Mayor Milstead’s bid to oust Lt Stevenson sparks city debate
The Times reports Mayor Milstead attempted to remove Rev W C Stevenson, lieutenant of Company K and pastor of First Baptist, amid a growing dispute. Captain George Batterson defends Stevenson, saying he would resign only by choice, while authorities deny a formal move to oust him. Local officials, including Col C A Thompson and Mayor E E Corn, were involved in an inspection visit linked to the case.
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Times
Milstead
W. C. Stevenson
First Baptist Church
George Batterson
Company K
Stevenson
Co. K
Professon
Geo. A. Batterson
Batterson
Col
C. A. Thommpson
E. E. Corn
Ironton
Portsmouth
Stevensay
Half of Allen Chapel debt raised says Times
The Times misreported the debt fundraising for Allen chapel. Only $250 was raised on Sunday, not $500. When the remaining amount is collected, the total debt will be cancelled by outside subscriptions Pastor Wilson expects to receive.
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Allen Chapel
Wison
Watkins Bound Over In Ashland Case
Ashland Kentucky reports painter Al Watkins formerly of this city charged with bigamy was bound over to court in $1000 bail. He could not furnish bond and was jailed in Catlettsburg while maintaining his innocence, calling the case a put up job.
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Ashland
al. Watkins
Watkins
Catlettsburg
Golf Notes Open Tournament This Saturday
The golf course is in excellent condition and ready for players and caddies. Polish your clubs and enter the men's opening tournament on Saturday of next week.
Williams Bound Over in N. C. Plasterer Assault Case
Theodore Williams the Negro plasterer who assaulted Mrs. Love proprietor of the restaurant opposite the N. & W. depot Sunday was bound over to common pleas court in the sum of 400 by Mayor Milstead this morning. Williams failed to give bond and was taken back to his cell.
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Theodore Williams
Youth Released After Compromise in Parentage Case
Perley Rickey of Jefferson township faced a parentage charge filed by Olive Tritt. The youth was freed after a compromise in Squire Hall's court with Rickey posting bond for child maintenance.
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Perley Rickey
Jeffersontownship
Olive Tritt
Squire Hall
Rickey
Remains of Joseph Frederieck Arrive in City
Remains of Joseph Frederieck arrived on the B. O. SW Monday evening. Relatives were admitted to view the body. The funeral was held at St. Marys Church this morning.
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Joseph Frederieck
C&O changes schedule to speed Cincinnati trips
The C&O updated its timetable effective noon Sunday June 14. Morning fast No 1a will run earlier to 5:00 am arriving Cincinnati at 8:00 am, cutting delays for riders transferring to C&O St. L and B&C S-W lines. Morning accommodation No 8 shifts to 11:10 am for a 45 minute shorter run, while evening No 18 arrives Cincinnati at 6:40 pm. In Cincinnati, a property owner sued the City and Suburban Telegraph over poles blocking curbing and sought injunction and removal. The court ruled property owners hold rights to street centers unless public travel needs prevail, ordering pole removal and ground restoration.
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Cincinnati
St. L
Ferms
Portsmouth
Condemnation Suit Over Sciota Brick Co. Right of Way
Norfolk and Western Railway seeks a right of way through Sciotaville for a double track. Sciota Fire Brick Co. and individuals Rideout and Styles contest timing and authority of the filing and argue foreign corporations lack Ohio property-taking rights. Judge Sikes presides with Bannon for the railroad and Holcomb Miller Ball for defendants. The case will be submitted on brief after reconciling March filing date with March eleventh authorization.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
Sciota Fira Brick Company
George Rideout
Nancy Styles
Sciotaville
Sikes
Larry Bannon
Fire Brick Company
A. T. Holcomb
Edgar Miller
Judge Ball
Osborne
Rideout
Styles
Ohio
Bannon
New Residents Move Into City House on West Fourth Street
Mr and Mrs BE Wet and family have moved to the city, renting a cottage on Mast Third street near West Fourth street where they will reside from their boarding place. Mr Wiel operates the window trimming at Eastiar clothing on Cullicathe street.
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BE. Wet and Famiy
West Fourth Street
Wiel
Eistiarelothine
Cullicathe Street
Portsmouth Council Holds Special Meeting at Wertz Hall
Knights of Columbus prepare for a special gathering at Wertz’s hall. A big initiation is planned for June 28, with the candidate count now exceeding 55.
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Portsmouth
Knights of Columbes
Wertz's
Portamouth Elks Parade Highlighted By Band And Growth
The Portsmouth Elks celebrate a strong band performance with the PE band of twenty seven pieces and Drum Major Pratt. The town lodge, founded after 1891, is praised for charity work, inclusivity, and community impact, with a note they deserve the best the town can offer.
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PE E. C
Pratt
Elks
Lou Dice Graduates Through Many Institutions
Lou Dice has graduated from Portsmouth High School, Ann Arbor Law School, and West Point Military Academy. He also earned diplomas from the Ports mouth daily papers carrier force, his father’s livery stable, and a chewing gum school at the Grand Opera House. He plans to settle down and work in one of his learned fields. Uncle Sam to five years of service could propel him to brigadier general. After that he may practice law teach school run a livery stable or sell peanuts.
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Equippe Op Hient
Lou Dice
Portsmouth High School
Ann Arbor Law — School
West Point’ Military Academy
Carrier’s Force
Portsmouth Daily Papers
Grand Opera House
Lou
Sam
Permanent Residents Change Plans in Pharriess Portmouth
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Maher, who have been visiting Mrs Maher's parents Mr and Mrs A B Fuller, decide to remain in Pharriess Portsmouth. Mr Maher will partner with his father in law in the undertaker business.
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Lawrence Maher
Mrs Ferguson Trial for Alleged Poison Murder Begins
The trial of Mrs Marie Ferguson for alleged murder by poison of Mrs Katharine Wilson of Olive Hill was due to be called in Carter circuit court at Grayson today before Judge H G Kinner of Catlettsburg.
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Marie Ferguson
Katharine Wilson
Olive Ill
Carter Circuit Court
Grayson Today
8. G. Kinner
Catlettsburg
Mr George Pheal Takes New Post With Columbus Firm
George Pheal formerly with Reed and Jordan has joined Jones Water and Co a wholesale dry goods merchant based in Columbus. The move places him in a crucial role at the wholesale firm amid expansion in the Columbus market.
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George Pheal
Reed and Jordan
Jones Water and Co
Coluunbus
Trial Set For Shoplifter Albert Thompson In Andersons Case
Albert Thompson of Fourteenth street was arrested Saturday in Andersons store for shop lifting. He will have a hearing before the mayor tomorrow.
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Albert Thompson
Tstreet
Andersons
Home From College
Floyd Featler is at home for vacation from Jetta College with brother Bert soon returning from the U.S. universityzz
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Floyd Featler
Suaainér
Jetta College
Bert
Leichner Paints East Ninth Street Home in Light Green
Christ Leichner’s residence at 311 East Ninth Street is attractively repainted in a light green shade with white and dark green accents. He says he is ready to repair other houses with similar artistry where needed.
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Christ. Leichner
East Ninth Street
Christ
Taigineer Bratt Leads Street Paving Survey on Findlay Street
Taigineer Bratt and his assistants began today driving stakes and surveying Findlay Street for street paving work.
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Taigineer Bratt
Findlay Street
City mass meeting on flood relief poorly attended
A flood relief mass meeting at Sixth Street Church led by Mayor Milstead drew a weak crowd despite three sessions planned. Reporters and local figures attended while the mayor prepared to designate drop sites for contributions to aid flood sufferers in the West.
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Sixth Street
Milstead
Geo. D. Scudder
Wurster Brothers
Potter
Wilburn
Henry
Atlas
Elks Circus
Milsteadt
Yyp
Allen Methodist Lawn Fete at Court House Yard
The Monday evening event at Allen Methodist Chapel lawn drew hundreds and offered outdoor games, locomotive headlights for lighting, and refreshments run by church ladies. The social and financial outcome was described as a success with lively participation by all ages.
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Allen Methodist Chapel
Court House Yard
Missing Man Prayer Meeting Theme At Christian Church
The Wednesday night service at the Christian church will feature the prayer meeting titled To Man Who Was Not at Prayer Meeting. The event typically draws a large crowd, including attendees who prefer not to be singled out or talked about.
Portsmouth Stove and Range worker suffers eye injury
Pete Schilling’s injured eye is healing after being struck by a piece of steel two weeks ago at Ports mouth Stove and Range. For a time it was feared he would lose sight in the eye.
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Pete Schilling
Portsmouth
Nickells Improving Postmaster Charles Nickells Shot
Charles Nickells of South Portsmouth, the postmaster who was shot some time ago, is steadily improving in health according to early reports.
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Charles Nickells
Portsmouth
Camp Rogers Reopened by Newton Bender and Charles Doley
Newton Bender and Charles Doley will depart Wednesday to Big Island to re establish Camp Rogers and resume activities at the site.
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Newton Bender
Charles Doley
Big Island
Camp Rogers
Negro man sent to infirmary for consumption
Ciarence Campbell, identified as a Negro, was sent to the infirmary on Monday due to a severe case of consumption.
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Ciarence Campbell
Miss Messer to Attend Epworth League Convention
Miss Mary C Messer of Dogwood Ridge will attend the Epworth League convention in Cincinnati as a delegate from Zion Church.
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Mary C. Messer
Dogwood Ridge
Epworth League
Cincinnati
Zion Church
Henry Denber Visits Friends in Huntington West Virginia
Henry Denber of West Sixth has traveled to Huntington West Virginia to visit friends. The trip appears casual with no stated itinerary or further plans.
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Henry Denber
West Sixth
Huntington, W. Va
Norfolk and Western Eyes Hocking Valley Link to Toledo
Toledo reports say Norfolk and Western officials push closer ties with Hocking Valley. Some expect a merger or strong traffic alliance as N and W engineers and executives survey Toledo docks and terminals and consider northern outlets and a Portsmouth to Toledo route.
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Toledo
Norfolk and Western
Hocking Valley
L. E. Johnson
N. D. Maher
Connors
Scioto Valley
George DD
Chapman
Robinson
Scioton Valley
Howking Valley
Portsmouth
Brawley Brothers Finish Curbing In Selby Addition
Brawley Brothers completed cement curbing and sidewalks in the Selby addition Monday evening. The owners praise the work as among the best in the city. They began a driveway for Levi D York Kelly and will start paving streets in the Selby addition on Wednesday.
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Brawley Brothers
Selby Addition
Levi D. York. Kelly
Sam AL Johnsons building rises on West Second Street
The new structure already has walls from adjacent houses as its frame. Brick removal will allow inserting joist ends, finishing with a handsome Webster variegated brick front.
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Sam AL. Johnsons
West Second Street
Health Improving for Late City Overseer John J. Musser
The former city overseer of the poor John J. Musser shows improving health while on vacation. The city abolished the office with new code, but the future of city charity dispensing remains unclear. Musser served as a capable official.
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John J. Musser
Daughters of Rebekah Host Social at Mill Brook Park
The Daughters of Rebekah plan a social and dance at Mill Brook Park Tuesday evening. Admission with refreshments costs 15 cents, with River City Orchestra providing music for dancing at extra charge.
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Rebekah
Millbrook Park
River City Orchestra
Christians to Contest at July Member Drive
The Christian Endeavor society of the church met to revise the roll and drop several names. The group plans a contest for members beginning the first of July, with attendance and participation requested from all members.
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Christian Endeavor Societies of the
Christian Church
Court Rusk social at Millbrook Park featured dance
The Independent Order of Foresters will hold a social and dance at Millbrook Park West Saturday evening. Tickets are on sale for fifteen cents.
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Rusk
Order of Foresters
Millbrook Park West
Christian Science church gains city members
The Christian Science church in the city reports rising membership as promoters claim growing interest will lead to broader prosperity once people learn what it stands for.
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Christian Science Church
Ytts
Miss Alethea Briggs Health Note from Clay Township
Miss Alethea Briggs of Clay township is reported to be suffering from heart trouble.
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Alethea Briggs
Clay Township
Plasterers Union Meeting Delayed by Charter Hold Up
Only union work expected as recently formed Plasterers union meets after delays in charter arrival. Discontent rumored over rival nonunion group, but organizers say no cooperation with nonunion work. Marsh's hall on Ofmnere street to host tonight's meeting inviting all journeymen plasterers.
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Plasterers Union
Marsh's Hall
Ofmnere Street
Five Dollar Bill Lost on Government Square
Kennedy of 903 Ofmnere street dropped a five dollar bill on the government square Saturday evening. He will divide it literally if the money is returned to him.
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BE. Kennedy
Ofmnere Street
Government Square
Miss Frances Gault Visits Washington Ky Return
Miss Frances Gault paid a social visit to Dr and Mrs W E B Gault and returned today to her home in Washington Kentucky.
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Frances, Gault
All is Peace Local Carpenters Elect Officers
Local Carpenters Union No. 437 held its semi annual election at Brushart's hall Monday evening. Wurtaugh W. Kehoe was elected president Tell Smith vice president Henry Kress financial secretary J. Fowler treasurer George W. Zeth recording secretary. Officers to be installed in July. Twelve new members admitted, membership over one hundred. Union officials say no general strike is likely despite fears. Wages small increase granted by most contractors.
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Carpenters’ Union No. 437
Soicera
Brushart’s Hall
Wurtaugh W. Kehoe
Tell Smith
Henry Kress
J. Fowler
George W. Zeth
City Council to reexamine license ordinance Wednesday
The council will revive discussion of the general license ordinance at the next meeting amid expected changes. Reports claim many licenses are set too high or practically prohibitory, while Cincinnati circuit court ruled a temporary stores license fee of 300 dollars as prohibitive though not nullifying the whole system.
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Cincinnati
Circuit Court
J. GC. Uhland
New York
Parks Under The Ban On Unfair List In Ironton
At a special Labor council meeting in Ironton Beechwood park was placed on the unfair list and Lawrence Telephone Company was cited for hiring non union musicians with no apparent willingness to settle. Clyffeside park also added to the unfair list and the council will inform Ashland council of the move.
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Labor Council of
Ironton
Beechwood Park
Lawrence Telephone Company
Camden Company
Clyffeside Park
Ashland Council
City to hear paving ordinances for streets Wednesday
The board of public service was notified that the paving ordinance for North Waller Fourth and Ofmaere streets would be ready for presentation to the city council Wednesday night. An effort is being made to have the Market and Findlay street ordinances also ready.
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Board of Public Service
North Waller Fourth
Ofmaere
City Council
Market
Findlay
Local Elks urge turnout for Portsmouth circus prize drive
A Chillicothe Gazette note reports several local Elks plan to travel to Portsmouth for the Elk circus. The event features a driving horse and runabout as a prize offered by the Portsmouth Lodge of Elks, with organizers aiming to attract a crowd and make the trip worthwhile.
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Chillicothe
Portsmouth
J V Moore Opens Branch Restaurant on Gallia Street
J V Moore launches a branch restaurant in the Maxwell building on Gallia street to operate during the Elk circus week, offering food services to circus attendees and locals.
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J. V. Moore
Gallia Street
Maxwell Building
Flying Dutchman Found Near Circus Grounds
Professor Johnson, described as the man with a merry go round, arrived by train from Lucasville on Monday afternoon and was located near the circus grounds.
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Prof. Johnson
Lucasville
Condition Improves For Mrs Milhuff After Critical Report
Mrs Thomas Milhuff, once listed as critically ill, shows marked improvement today and is no longer considered in a serious condition. Local hospital update notes her status has improved significantly since yesterday.
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Thomas Milhuff
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