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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1904

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Tragedy After Coal Wagon Accident Injures Child

A three year old is severely injured after a coal wagon struck him as he tried to jump a gutter sidewalk near his parents home on the south side. He was moved to Park Hospital in doubtful recovery with a broken hip crushed finger and other injuries as doctors work to ease his suffering.

Jos Drs Berndt Neighro Deve Felix Haar Cuim Park Hostal Sam Geier Teor Colorado

Was Our Old Ferry The Great American Water Circus

The former C. & C. Ferry City of Portsmouth, abandoned by the railway, was bought by Trenton parties who hold a contract after Newman Water Uireus. Details on the sinking are unavailable. The Katie Mack sails from Trenton to Pittsburg to tow the show. E. M. Smith, ex Otway, becomes traveling rep for TL Taylor & Co dealer in sawed stone at Rarden.

Great American Water Circus Sim Pittsburg City of Portsmouth Trenton Newman Water Uireus Katie Mack E. M. Smith Otway TL. Taylor, & Co Rarden

Bird's New Home in Beattyville Purchases Local Property

G Noel and O traffic agent bought Tijis Meeks' Beattyville property after occupying it for months. Hal New Job follows as John Virgin starts work as driver for Portsmouths Brewing and Ice company.

He Noel Tijis Meeks Beattyville Hal John Virgin Portsmouths Brewing and Ice Company

Big Storm Causes Damage At Tong Tan Farm

Sied Scharffer of Tong Tan reported a Tuesday afternoon storm that struck his farm, bringing a load of strawberries and causing considerable damage. The account notes a second storm on Monday afternoon as well.

Sied Scharffer Tong Tan

To Be Pridesmaid at Miss Harold’s Ceremony

Miss Nettie Ross left for Cincinnati Monday to serve as bridesmaid at the wedding of Miss Birdie Harold, a prominent Youngstown queen figure. The event, noted as a social highlight, follows a day of local engagements.

Nettie Ross Cinceinnati Birdie Harold City Pigs Reign

Col Ross Flays Preachers At Colored Mutual Aid Meet

At Findlay street church a Monday night gathering of the Colored Mutual Aid group featured Col William E Ross attacking preachers and ministers after a spiritual healer from Georgia spoke. The clash led to heated exchanges and Ross's retreat, followed by more sharp remarks from Jo Bundy and others as tensions remained unresolved.

Colored Mutual Aid Genty Findlay Street Williams Georgia Wilsh J. White William E.' ‘Ross Ross Col. Ross Jo Tundy Drew-Selby Bundy

Ties of Typhoid Claims Young Man Warnock

Don Warnock aged 21 died after a two week typhoid illness at his parents home 565 East Sixth Street at 2 30 this afternoon. Survived by his parents two brothers William and Allen and sister Dessie. He was an industrious young man and mourned by a wide circle of friends. Funeral arrangements to be announced tomorrow.

Don Warnock John Warnick East Sixth Street William Allen Dessie

Springfield Movement Of Gales Family Involves Railroad

Gales family, now settled on Kendall avenue, plan to move to Springfield where Afr. Oakes heads the Detroit Southern Railroad division at its headquarters. Oakes previously served as head of the Portsmouth Street Railroad company.

Springfield Gales Kendall Avenue Lance Afr Oakes Detroit Southern Railroad Mr. Oakes Portsmouth Street Railroad Company

Enroute Home From Yellowstone Park Visit

Reverend Ih W Tar ettanya has completed his Yellowstone Park trip and heads homeward. The schedule notes a 14 day period with children nearby, and in the evening Rev. Mareetr will proceed to the great event.

Ih W. Tarettanya theiYelowstone Park Mareetr

McCall Farm Change Hands in Nile Township Deal

Attorney Frank B. Finney brokers a deal making Thomas Watking owner of the Henry McCall farm in Nile township. The property includes certain jetters and rents noted in the deed.

Frank B. Finney Thomas We Watking Henry McCall Nile Township

They Got Tired Toe Gibson And Jim Gitvhs Start Day

The towboat Jin Dodson fatigued crew as coal shoveling stretched the work. A Tuesday shift left engineers and workers weary after a long haul.

Toe Gibson Jim Gitvhs Saturdas Seth Jin Dodson

Painting Property Accusations Arise In Local Case

A local dispute alleges Amber Brolmey and Grice damaged property during a painting project. The claim contends they did the work without proper authorization and caused loss to the claimant. Court records show the case moving through preliminary proceedings.

Sust Amber Brolmey and Grice

Advice to the Soldiers at Hang ing Heel Camp

Col Thompson and Major Corn praised Co K for rapid response and steady guard duty after arriving. Thompson urged soldiers not to retaliate to jeers and to remember they are soldiers in citizen clothes. He said they were sent to quell a disturbance, not as strike brokers, and to remain neutral while fight continues peaceably. Major Corn urged those with narrow minds to feel pride in diligent duty and impartial conduct.

Col. Thompson Major Corn Co. K Short Corn

Portsmouth Delegates at State Sunday School Convention

Portsmouth and Seiota county delegates attended the State Sunday School convention in Lima starting Tuesday. Attending from the area were Revs J D Herron G T Freund George Yebter Frank Jones Mesdames Jesse Johnson and Jesse Alien Miss Eliza Waines Mrs Frank White plus Messrs George T Sethy S O Titus and Judge Trayry Ball unable to go due to business. Miss Nannie Lea Frazer who leads plenary work in Kentucky will visit from Louisville Sunday to address the bi monthly city association meeting at All Saint's Church. The meeting is expected to focus on primary teachers' work.

Portsmouth Seiota County Lima J. D. Herron G. T Freund George Y%ebter Frank Jones Jesse Johnson Jesse Alien Eliza Waines Frank White Qeorge T, Sethy S. O. Titus Trayry Ball Nannie Lea Frazer Kentucky Louisville All Saint’s Ehareh

Dam in Bad Shape Threatens State Dam Inspection

Dam in Chillicothe area is described as weak and nearly washed out with only room for a wagon to pass. Superintendent Warry Morris was to inspect the condition by telegram, and authorities warn of serious risk if the structure fails.

Warry Morris Canary Belesy Chillicothe

Local anglers recall a weekend fishing outing

Aevse Range WE J and Frank Emrick fished Monday afternoon on Brush Creek with their horse Teck Fricht. They heard a local farmer mention Tad Tiowalk while Miss Ton Thanael from East Flew eyaW Street returned Sunday from a trip in Cincinnati with nine friends.

Aevse Artar Frank Emrick Brush Creek Enamnans

The Greyhound Boatman Defends Drowning Incident

Pilot Tom Rousch testified that the drowning of Wm. Clarke, called a possible accident, blamed Rowich for a delay and stated Hollin faced preliminary hearing with grand jury bound over and no bail. Rouseh claimed crew actions were reckless but not criminal amid habeas corpus efforts for Hollin’s release.

Tom Rousch Mosday Wepie Wm. Clarke Rowich Marc Hollin Wits Wasianter Lo Linon whi‘Teo Ray Hicnston Hollie

Fine program renders June 1 parochial school exercises

The program for Trinity Redeemer parochial schools commencement on June first lists choruses and concert numbers. It includes solo pieces by Agnes Seidel and Charlotte Callahan, recitations, two piano duets, diploma conferring by Rev J E McGuirk, and addresses by Dr Thomas P Hart, with multiple orchestral and chamber selections by Schubert Barnett Liszt Moszkowski and Saint Saens among others.

Trcly Redeemer Parochial Schools Weigenlied Cj . Drimkeller Austins Doyle Agnes Seidel Rosé Flannigan Wanderer Schubert Elaine Barnett Schumann Germany Charlotte Callahan Emma Ackerman Beethoven Franz Liszt Georg Kruger Cathering Distelrath J. E. McGuirk A. Taubert Nannie Flack Elizabeth O'Rourke Song of the Sword Margaret Behierman Anna O'Leary Viotti William ST. Burkel Tavanese Louis Grege Martha McGu Tere Duprato Mignon d'Hardelot Lachey Lochr Tiance Macabre Poeme Symphonique Saint Saens Georg Kroger Mies Cathrine Distelrath

Prominent Lawrence County Educator Dies by Suicide

Personal crisis reports say Tronten Q and Miss Tizae Evans, a school teacher, suicided over concern for her mother. She was active in Lawrence county educational affairs. Also: Floyd Wineler, the Dermott man, lost a fee in a railroad accident. resting well at Park hospital. Jacob Geyer, the boy run over by a wagon, is improving and expected to recover.

Tronten Tune Tizae Evans Lawrence County Beth Floyd Wineler the Park Hospital Jacob Geyer Alenal

The Gibbons Literary Club Last Social Session

The Gibbons Literary club will hold its last social session of the season at St Marys School Hall Thoratay evening. Programs include solo and vocal performances by Frank Kelley Miss Anna Pfeiffer Miss Lary Pishop Janws Jones and Miss Bertha Mantle with readings by Masme Wait Nana Bishop and Frank Kelley. Officers for next season will be announced at the meeting. The Intermediate Endeavor society of Christina church plans a Coney Island outing Saturday afternoon under chaperone Miss Tlatsie Bertram. They are asked to meet at the church at six oclock.

Gibbons Literary Club St. Mary's School Hall Thoratay Frank Kelley Anna Pfeiffer Lary Pishop Janws Jones Masme Nana Bishop Bertha Man Christina Church Wil Pienie Coney Island Tlatsie Bertram Onswelock

Wilde Lost Out in Ashland Portsmouth Baseball Club Collapse

The Ashland Independent reports Gus Wilde and partners lost about $1,000 as the Ashland Portsmouth team disbanded due to poor patronage and unaffordable salaries. It notes Ashland and nearby towns fail as baseball towns, cites a proposed two-team salary or de-operative plan, and mentions Joe Reineger and Harry Alemany amid the breakup details.

Tae Ashland Independent Ashland Maysville Wilde Portsmouth Navy Joe Reineger

Dislocated Shoulder Slows Solano Republican Foreman

J. C. Musser, foreman for The Republican office and brother of City Auditor Fillmore Musser, formerly from Portsmouth, dislocated his left shoulder last Friday while adjusting the clock at the office. He stood on a bus covered stool that slipped on the paper covering, but his condition is improving and he expects to resume work soon.

Solano Republican Suisun Solano County California Portsmouth Fillmore Musser J. C. Musser Republican Masser

Secret Marriage License Granted to McGuire and Milhuff

A marriage license issued Tuesday afternoon to Edward McGuire and Margaret Milhuff suggests the couple wished to keep their marriage quiet as the Tiernsee was stored in the marriage record.

Edward McGuire Margaret Milhuff

Pratt and Prick Leave Harbison-Walther for Alabama Jobs

William Pratt and Terry Prick, two Harbison-Walther employees, left Wednesday for Alabama where they have secured employment at a bi plant. Their families will not join them until a later date.

Alabama William Pratt Terry Prick

Train wreck near Detroit Southern in June incident

A derailment occurred four tiles north of here this afternoon on the Detroit Southern line. Fireman Lycan of this city and Conductor Pritt of Washington, D. C. were fatally injured in the crash.

Trenton Earine Caboose Detroit Southern Here Lycan Pritt Washington, D. H

Damage suit against railroad over lost belongings

Attorney Peatly presides over a damage suit against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad by Tony Black, a colored employee from Livers, alleging loss of household goods in a move from Pittsburg. The claim references the major Baltimore fire that destroyed railroad offices. A moving company is relocating one estate asset to Gallia park extension area near Millbrook.

Peatly Tony Black Livers Jaan “Po OM Black Pittsburg Baltimore Smith Tamber Company Lev DL York Eettsae Millbrook Nirk Gallia Nike Ar Jing

PoC C Band Plans Milbrook Park Summer Dances

The P. C. C. band has decided to host a dance at Milbrook Park soon with plans to stage a summer series if successful. The organizing committee includes W. T. Larry Howe, Carl Spreeder and Larry Gatewood. advertising committee members are Sanford Luck, Clifford Rigney and Eustace Stevens.

Poc. C

Captain Brooker Plans Family Trip After Sunday Visit

Captain Jake Brooker of the steamer J. O. Cole spent Sunday at his Gallia street home. Mrs. Brooker left with him Sunday evening to make a trip together.

Jake Brooker J. O. Cole Gallia Street

Beckham on Top at Democratic State Convention

Louisville observers report Johnson has withdrawn and Governor Beckham will serve as temporary chairman at the Democratic state convention in Louisville at Jawa p.m. The event centers on Beckham taking leadership duties during the gathering.

Beckham Louisville Jawa P.m Johnson

Big Four directors declare dividends for six teams

Philadelphia June 8. The Big Four board of directors for Pittsburg Cleveland Cincinnati and St Louis declared a semi annual dividend of two per cent on preferred and one and a half per cent on common. Directors elected all the officers.

Philadelphia Pittsburg Cleveland Cincinnati St. Louis Pennsylvania Company

Martial Law Declared in Teller County Colorado

Acting Governor Linggett proclaims martial law in Teller county amid miner unrest in Victor. The Record urges miners to end the strike as chances of victory fade. Three Victor officials resign. Police Magistrate Gibbons jailed after refusing to resign. Attorneys warn and deportations reported. about two hundred union members detained.

Denver Colo Linggett Teller County Victor Record Oficial Oagan Western Federation of Miners Justice of the Peace Thomas Murphy Tobin Gibbons Frank J. Hangs Eigar

Appointment of Kentucky revenue chief deputy

Gets Fine Job. Marry R. McEldowney has just been appointed chief deputy revenue collector for the Seventh district of Kentucky with headquarters at Lexington. He was appointed against the protests of machine Republicans. Mrs McEldowney before her marriage was Miss Stella Flowers of this city and is a daughter of Henry Flowers, the veteran shoemaker.

R. McEldowney Kentucky Lexington McEldowney Stella Flowers Henry Flowers

Scalding Accident Kills Twin Koy Baby

One of Farmer John English's twin koy babies fell into a tub of boiling hot water below South Ports mouth on Tuesday. The child suffered severe burns over the back chest walls and both arms. The mother witnessed the accident and Dr. Tenri Halderman treated the child. the prognosis was extremely serious.

John English Portsmouth Tof Tenri Halderman

Frank Dill of Portsmouth Dies in Bradford

Frank Dill, once a Portsmouth cigar maker, died suddenly at his Bradford home from heart failure. He left a wife and three daughters and was related to the Wise and Dill families of the city.

Frank Dill Ward Portsmouth Bradford Bracht Dnessige Dill

Opens Shoe Store on Galin Street by Frank Mathews

Frank Mathews opens a new shoe store on Galin Street during Vacaday evening. The shop features a modest yet fine line of shoes for beginners in the business.

Frank Mathews Apenter Galin Street

Local terminal moves prompt general posturing at East Parts mouth

A Usantifiul Jason has been laid out with grade walks surrounding it in front of the N. and W. after billing at the East Parts mouth terminals. It will recy Ir add in the general amerrence fot the place.

Divorce Requested After Twenty Five Years of Marriage

J T Stiles seeks divorce from Forest Stiles in Grant County Kentucky citing 1903 separation after a quarrel that led to her leaving with household goods clothing and the children. He requests custody of Martha Ann Forest Estelle and Cecil aged 17 14 12 and 10 months respectively.

the Commercial Tribune J. T. Stiles Ton. Girevit Forest Stiles Portsmouth Martha Ann Forest Estelle Cecil Stiles Sle Maysville

Slated by conservatives for vice presidency

Washington reports claim John R. Slate or similar name is under consideration for the vice presidency by Republicans and Democrats, with debate over party backing and possible nominations. The item notes partisan rumors and speculation from officials.

New York Washington John R Ale Lean Ig

Homeward Bound Trains Carry Virginia Polytechnic Institute Students

Two special trains carrying Virginia Polytechnic Institute students bound for the World’s Fair pass through tonight on their return trip home. If awakened near midnight do not fear an attack by Tudians.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Ridley County Health Note Promotes Ripans Tablets

Doctors find a good prescription for mankind. The five cent packet suits usual occasions. The family supply covers a year. AH druggists sell them.

Ripans

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