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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
8
The article notes Lantz being named head of a local school amid board discussions. It mentions Prof. Vhenas and several teachers, along with the Friendship initiative and pupil focus at Upper and Middi. The report reflects community leadership changes and education plans.
Fragments describe a man named Hin, a veteran, and relatives in Fortsmouth amid a midweek event. The text mentions a fall season, a parade, and a public gathering near a paint site, with sparse details about a spree and a related schedule or incident.
Official notice stating appointment actions in the estate of John Walsh of Aclowsee Ohio. Dated 1908, signed by the administrator.
Local sale advertisement lists multiple items including a four room house with good roof, a galley CD test roof, 50 alread and timonsi timbers, located at Otway Ohio with Thomas Robcon as address. Mentions sale terms, trade offer, and inquiries to Margaret Wanary for more information. Also lists a driving horse valued at 1000 pounds and a dark iron trot mane.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a memorial arid social activity at Buena Vista. No clear names, dates, organizations, or outcome are readable. Further readable text needed to produce a confident card.
Columbus June 17 Nelson Ki Anders of Portsmouth passed the state bar exam and is now licensed to practice in state courts. Blake adopts granddaughter in probate court Edna Rooker five years old legally adopted by grandfather J C Amire of Lucasville. Parents Mr and Mrs Allen Rooker separated two years. mother living with her father. Rooker lives on a farm near Chillicothe. he consented to the adoption.
TL Aasserley and C A Crates surrender real estate and plan to run a grocery store at the Ninth and North Walker street corner. The space is being remodeled into modern quarters and will offer a first rate line of groceries to the public. Both have extensive experience in the grocery trade.
The market page shows opening wheat and corn quotes with multiple delivery months and price fractions. Contracts include Sept and May for wheat, July and Sept for corn, with several fractional prices listed.
A sweltering day as the government thermometer at Dr Schirrimann's office hits 91 degrees. A light breeze provides the only relief from the heat while Deering Binders and Mowers are advertised at Stahler's.
An N. and W. box car loaded with lumber caught fire on a siding near the Peebler Brick plant Wednesday evening. The company’s fire extinguisher engine was masked to the scene, but the cause and final extent were not clearly reported.
An unclear account describes a fall in darkness involving Audonéx George O. Newman and Eb ma, with injuries and a lengthy period of distress. A separate note mentions a Goo Screen Door at 88 Stahler's and vague references to paceline and cover events.
Land owners near Bottom Land hope to finish planting this week. A wagon caravan moves back and forth to the plantation as teams work. In Old Kentucky Gus Voters of Vaneburg retires home after two weeks work with uncle and aunt. He will be joined by cousin Master Joe Wine ail. Santiago’s first outing is this week with Dr Coxner of Vaneebu at a camp on Kinnicun ick. Master Morse Lloyd of Portsmouth and Master Gus Voiers of Vanceburg may join the party.
Congressman Henry Bannon, returning from Chicago Wednesday night, predicted that art would be nominated as the Republican convention dragged on. He said he would leave to attend to affairs at home and did not plan to stay until the end.
Passage notes describe a man named Lin sustaining a fractured arm during a mishap at Randling bricks and a plan to transport the injured to Maysville by steamboat, with prior mentions of Tartsmouth and Cincinnati.
Boessinger the Gay street fish dealer plans to move to Columbus with his family as his daughter Sirs Willian Dahler of that city remains in poor health to be near her. Harold Byron and Fred Gordan leave for Beaver to spend weeks with grandparents Mr and Mrs G M Gordan amid church and home notices from Pend Hun.
Bids received Thursday for Gravel road work in Madison township were irregular and not regular. One bidder, Allen Stockham and James Siginong, offered the lowest price at one cent less than rivals. other bids were rejected or found invalid. The proceedings noted bids filed but not regular and mentions Exomiles and waste basket items as part of the bid review.
Webb is held without bail on a murder charge in the case involving big Sig law owner Morgan of New Boston. The prisoner waived examination and was ordered held for the September grand jury. Sheriff Gillen and Cecil S. Miller attended. the wounded man appears to be recovering slowly as officers expect no immediate action in hot weather.
The planned sale of the Gale of the Dawson Neat store in Turley building stalls over appraised fixtures value. Charles Griswell, the prospective buyer, argues the fixtures are priced too high. Negotiations involve Cincinnati parties. appraisers were Ed Welen George Schmidt and James Wei Smith. Dawson intends to restart small town groceries and may acquire a Brown County farm if the deal closes.
June 12 report from Kicgo notes a letter from Vice President Pairb revoking earlier support for a candidate. Delegates clash over Cummins and Fairbanks, with New York caucus failures and California delegation veto moves shaping a tight VP race. A telegram from Secretary Loch confirms Roosevelt not backing Cummins. Interstate shifts include Sherman supporters, Knight hopes, and a note on a California vote. Herbert Montgomery heads N W trip eastward to Oregon.
Gray the Quaker Health teacher promotes Quaker Herb Extract at Wurster Bros drug store 449 Chillicothe Street. Customers report rapid relief from rheumatism stomach disorders and chronic pain after five days, with cases including a long suffering woman, a mother and a long time patient improving daily. Sample bottles offered, express shipping available and daily demonstrations with pictures at 8 pm.
President Wigel of Massilon announces committees to report during the conference opening Friday evening. Delegates and officers from multiple cities including Canal Dover Larnin Mansfield Cleveland Elyria and Sandusky will participate in credentials inland missions foreign missions synod Sunday Schools young people's societies district reports and travel expenses with election of officers and newspaper reports noted.
G M Warder has disposed of his property at the corner of Eighteenth and Waller streets to D W Thacker of Mt Sterling Ky for 2500 dollars. The property includes a storehouse and two dwellings. Warder is negotiating with Thacker and AW Pollard for his grocery stock as well. He plans to move to Colorado early next spring while ill with a rheumatic complaint. His wife is recovering slowly from illness. A big smoke sale of clothing starts Saturday in the Market street room next to Sprys pharmacy, formerly Bruce Hoobler. Will Burke, superintendent of the Lloyd Adams shoe factory, is ill with typhoid fever and worsened Wednesday but somewhat improved Thursday. Buggies and Harness at Stabler’s.
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