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Newspaper

Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1919

Page

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Madison Leads In Excellent Crop Report Of Oil Fertility

A damaged Arkansas agricultural bulletin notes Madison township tops Lake County in oil fertility and crop value. It cites 1914 figures for field corn, sweet corn, hay crops and apple production with Marlton and Nile townships following in various categories. The report, audited for the state board of agriculture, highlights livestock counts and fruit tree totals across multiple townships and lands in the county.

Madison Madison Township Altstrie Strota Depids Arsistor Roy Coburn Sehile Yarrieny Annod Valles Nile Township Unibar Igrong Sul Mattson Busliola Cobt Creal Tnyenshin Labacen Nile Marlson Secont Ord Wroom Mailton Aldekous Swith Selamn

Children Party at York Park Promises Joyful Day

Readable lines describe a children’s party at York Park with rides games prizes and a petting activity. Organizers invite families to bring children and note the event benefits from Mothers Club and church support with volunteers and local leaders listed as organizers. Deer Park views highlighted as a park asset with the event emphasizing welfare and community involvement.

York Park York Ihe Marhor

Memorial service for departed Wush members set for afternoon

The W. OL W. Memorial service to honor departed members is planned for this afternoon at Groentowns. Officials will lay wreaths and hear brief remembrances for George Kal, Davel Wolbeosik, and others, before funeral attendees proceed to the cemetery.

Colles Hod Meemenny Uisteree

Falls Off Fence Fractured Elbow Incident Reported

A man sustained an elbow fracture after falling from a fence on Sixtieth Street. The mishap occurred Thursday evening near the rear of a residence, with witnesses noting a sudden loss of balance. Virgil Fawfer allegedly offered a suggestion following the accident. The injured party was attended to by local medical staff.

Virgil

Sub price rise hits Covington saloons during shortages

Relic for her int Cov ington tohase no majority at the saloon. Increase in the cost of product per barrel from 15 to 50 cents forced saloonkeepers to raise prices.

Covington Kyl

Attendance at Services by Knights of Pething

Sunday services are to be held by the Knights of Pething at the Manal She at Seveaih amd Gay etreyt. The Kalstits will Rally promptly at maareh to the chive Ire Sogep Verh. Weal Cas ss Me a BIRTHS Mazol. Mr and Mrs Ylsin Schofield welcome their son born to the Feaances Maaicth of Colum as Frida Mer anil Hea Sch were former residents of the city.

Knights of Pething Ylsin Schofield Columas Anil

Girl Scouts Dive Plan Amid Scout Event Chaos

A garbled notice describes Girl Scouts joining a river swim event with Scouts. It mentions Miss Marve Swear as chair and a five o clock start. Names Tolan Atkins and others appear, but many details are unclear.

Ship orders approved amid chaotic wartime logistics

The document outlines Navy and port actions approving shipping orders, transfers, and personnel movements connected to wartime supply lines. It notes vessel transports, distribution of apparel and equipment, and duties at various depots and stations, with references to associated officials and locations.

Fragmented Portsmouth Scene Described in Erratic Chronicle

An OCR fragment from a Portsmouth page depicts a chaotic street scene with mentions of a Feliceman, chased individuals, a revolver route, street vendors, umbrellas, and assorted crowds. The garbled text names places and events but lacks clear sequence or complete details.

Graves Decorated By Railway Brotherhood Members

Four organizations plan a memorial grave decoration at Greenlawn cemetery starting at 9 40 this morning with a parade from Yeabamentoall to Greenlawn. The event includes a service at Munky duited Her led by Pastor Wolfe. Special committees and members from each group will decorate graves and place 256 flags before the ceremony concludes.

Brotherhood of Railway Hecarilo Lin Giarés Greenluwe Greenlawn Ol West Gontay Munky Wolfe Chute Everett Wilke CG. Mercer Ape Moar J.C. Meter Areail E. Steed Dea Moore Metef Ror Sampson Musiliace Sirs Etta Beemler Mes Viola Parwer C. & Murtin

Tax collection total reaches 54110.05 in two weeks

The two week tax collection closed at 54110.05 according to Treasurer Dods. Funds counted Saturday noon show the total, with the final close of books set for July 16 when the collection period ends.

Union township man freed after grand jury delay

A Union township man released on bond regained liberty Saturday after a stray voyage into the jail and a court stage setback. The individual, identified as Bard, faced charges including threats and public agitation, with an earlier hearing halted by the grand jury.

HA Rant Union Township Trlave

Retained Office To Remain In Local Courthouse

The notice states the office will remain in the current building after an absence of repairs. The magistrate will hold daily duties in the office and conduct general mercantile business. The family seeks a new home while awaiting final arrangements.

Sanite 3 Givens Bition Squire Art

Frankin Teenie court notice of boy held for crimes

Fragmentary text reports a youth named Charles Craberer, age 13, detained by local authorities after alleged bogus purchases and thefts in an unnamed city. The notice mentions a Franklin Teenie court, a suspected theft of a necklace, and a pending transfer or action seven days after detention.

Imige Gani Calumbus Autores Charles Craberer Ahd Elty of. Keore Sette

Architect C. Taylor Opens Portsmouth Office

Architect C. Taylor of Gincinngui has located in Portsmouth and rented the office in the First Nation Building. Meade local work continues as furniture shipment proceeds and business arrangements are in progress for the firm.

C. Taylor Gincinngui Ginelomath Mwe Portsmouth Ee Las Yaslor Acters Ocupied I’ Jere Theatres Ber Bascomider Fire and Fire, Insurance Aginity Meade Taalue Bs

Assumed Name Case Tangles in Rose Yard Incident

An entry records an assumed name for Mr and Mrs W M Osmarer and George M Matthews linked to a Rose Street yard dispute. The note mentions Chester Osmoyer accused of stealing cherries from Ninth Street, detailing identification confusion and a court action related to the yard dispute.

W.3. Osmarer George M. Matthews Rose

Bidgenoss Nominated for Scioto County Elections Board

John D. Bidgenoss is recommended by the Democratic Executive Committee to fill the deputy supervisor of elections vacancy in Scioto County after William N. Gablerman resigns to seek the Democratic mayoral nomination. Bidgenoss is described as thoroughly familiar with election laws and experienced in surveying precincts.

John D. Bidgenoss Board of Elections John E. Rilgonons Third Street Democratic Executive Committee Deyuity Scioto Wiliam N. Gablerman Mey “Guhlyecata Bidpeaves Faeries Ely

Missionary To Africa Will Speak Today at First Christian

Herbert Smith, returned missionary from Africa, on furlough in the United States, will preach at the First Christian Church this morning and evening, and will address Mig Bitty School at Tad nom. He recently joined by Charles R. Oakley in Indianapolis, noted for missionary work. Mrs Oakley, returning from Dalyanawalls, will accompany. Public invited to hear him.

Herbert Smith Africa Unitel Tad Nom Charles R. Oakley Smith Indianapolis Dinkles Dallynawalls Mith Adant

Will Meet To Pass On Children's Home Plans

County officials schedule a session to review bids and pass the plans for a new county children’s home. The committee aims to open the project room for construction following bid evaluations and final approvals at Coast House, targeting completion with the home fully operational.

Eee Bel County

Army Life II Memory Army Life II Memory

A fragmentary report notes a son of Mr and Mrs Jeane Gainer of Walnut Street Fort Worth was mustered into service and stationed at Camp Dix then Camp Snersna for discharge. Sgt Gainer served in a machine shop and prior to service worked in local shops at XN w shops.

Sorgrant Wilder Wick Gardner Kloo Ag No & W Caterice Errfice

Resim Work George Knunest Retreat From Jarish Co Home

A fragmented report notes George Knunest leaving the Jarish company residence and directs him toward Adoigh Iitgeth's location for discussion. The text is garbled but indicates a retreat from the home and a recommended next stop.

Resim George Knunest Jarish Co Das Adoigh Iitgeth

Territory Is Widened by Woodmen Leader Tour

District Deputy Roy NeElhaney arrived Saturday from Lexington where he spoke on Woodcraft. He will cover thirty five counties, mainly in the southwest, to expand lodge work. He also visits regions in Kentucky and West Virginia near the Ohio River.

Roy NeElhaney The Woodmen of the World Efint Ington Mr. McElhaney Ater Southwateca Hin

Lucasville Storm Strikes as Portsmouth Hunkers Down

Storms deluge Lucasville and Portsmouth area causing downed limbs and trees. West Side reports significant wind damage and heavy rains with property effects noted as the storm passed through yesterday into early afternoon.

Portsmouth Sui

Twenty-Five Years Ago in a Patchwork Dispatch

Twenty five years ago the Wiltelm Dachirr party spent weeks in European countries then sailed to New York. Theobald and Jenking Wises led a group with Renfer and Datcher camping near Sofolo river by Texasville. An Ohio Tiling Act meeting in Abita drew local delegates including Warster and Nicolet from Los Angeles who secured a license for a hit on a remote 1000 pound sea monster and Professor Lou Shackins of the Hose Dancing Academy in Columbus operated a dancing school in Secl's hall.

Wiltelm Dachirr Sieed New York Jaeee Snake Theobalil Uarre Jenking Fielleran Wenh Renfer Ard Datcher Abita Warster Cullifeathner Clacturthl 3 Nicolet Los Angeles Lou Shackins Hose Dancing Academy of Columbus Secl

Remembering Historic Local Events From Market Street to Portsmoutt

A garbled page recalls past happenings around Market near Third Street, a toll gate near Trepantic bill, the Chrys Sisters in town, a school adjournment, the Dawht Fiihat cigar store rise, a 73-hone Warner sighting, a public sale on Market Street, tents worn by many men, Peter Revere opening Gh Flew Taek, and references to the City of Portsmouth canal Duncan and Wilhelm opera building.

Messvye College GAN Third Srepes Brat Kign Chyrrs Incr Warner Honet Trace Park Marked

Picnic Is Big Success at Local Park Event

A chaotic but lively picnic drew many locals to the park for races, games, and a peanut contest. Notable participant Marine and Frank Cotopa led the activities while spectators cheered the 32 inch prize car display and a girls’ game drew crowd interest. Several officials oversaw the event as families enjoyed a day of outdoor recreation.

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