21 Jun 1890
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1890
Page
1
Readable poem recalls a couple walking at dusk through fields of wheat. The speaker describes a sweet evening moment, close companionship, and a vision of future sorrow and happiness as they walk together in a narrow path beside the corn and wheat. The scene emphasizes nature, evening light, and intimate emotion.
The Rural Field reports rain relief for farmers with tobacco tending in Adams Green and Jefferson townships. Miss Jennie Howell visits. Mrs. Henry Gayiing dies, sparking pension notes. Local oil drillers face delays. schools employ about $50 monthly wages. George W. Ryan & son lose $2,000 stock to fire. Squire Lockhart assesses land values. Nile section notes and transfer of several local persons.
A weather impreint postponed Rev Wehrle sermon previously set for Sunday night. The talk will now be delivered tonight, Saturday, due to inclemency.
The piece notes disputes among local editors over the saloon trade, announces two July celebrations, and mentions Waverly's livery-stable size, Emmitt selling cattle for 6100 to Pittsburg. It reports Ohio Southern adding trains, an excursion to Soldier's Home, church immersion at Crooked Creek, continuing rains but hope after a bow, praise for Portsmouth Times, plentiful strawberries, and local landowner Jobo Prather visiting.
A column of brief hometown items reports visits and guests in Sciotoville and nearby areas. Entries mention Dolph Benteim visiting Chas Schneider, Minnie Clark with Lucy Leichner, J. Brown returning to Kentucky, Mrs. Faulkner ill, Robert Leichner at home, and children at Chaffin's Mills. Also noted are Mr. and Mrs. Clutts at Children’s Day, Mrs. Smith and Mr. Faulkner visiting from Petersburg and Symnes Creek for a mother’s illness, and Mr. Munions’ arrival. Sebastian Delabar claims an eleven foot serpent carcass near Wait’s Station. Sam Gibson jailed again for past fines and alleged thefts from the poorhouse, chased by Constable Frank Hunter. Weather remark ends with rain aiding oats and corn but delaying corn work.
Henry Marting visited last week in Fred Mitten dorms. J J McCall came to town on Wednesday on business. A wedding occurred with Henry Widdebrook and Bertha Wente united by Rev Scheuak at 6 50 p m on Wednesday. They set off on a bridal tour to Cleveland and the lakes. Kate Mittendorf returned home from Quincy Kentucky last Friday. Rev Miranda Sears was in Portsmouth on business Friday. E J Bannon traveled to town Wednesday. Mrs Walter Padan visited several days last week. Fred Mittendorf left Thursday for Cincinnati for his sister Kate Bock’s funeral. Judge Bannon and Dudley Hutchins were here Tuesday on W F B Co business. A A Ferguson from Waverly was here selling organs and pianos. The B & C S W Railroad construction near here on the W F B Co lands south of town nears completion.
Weather notes rain hinders proper cultivation while the oat crop will be short. A green bug injures wheat heads. The stone and quarry business remains strong. Local illness is mainly flux. Lombardville G A R post forms a 12 piece band led by Prof J H Thomas. The cemetery is neglected and livestock wander over it. Residents defend game by barring non residents and game club members. Jacob Munnel is noted as a veteran.
Farmers have finished planting low bottoms and reapers will soon be heard in the land. A grand picnic is planned at Gregory's grove on the 4th with a balcon ascension in the afternoon. Church services occur at Clairville and Wesley chapels with Rev. Partlow and Rev. Rodgers delivering sermons.
Greenup Kentucky reporting on the Democratic convention details with motions, publication orders, and local social notes. Community happenings include visits, school assignments, and a Musicale at Daisy Ridenour's home along with church events and lodge postponement.
A critical examination of Portsmouth Ohio’s fire department questions equipment quality and funding. It laments underpaid crews, outdated gear, and misused funds, urging expansion with two new paid companies and stricter leadership to improve safety and insurance costs.
Murmurs rise among county Republicans over census enumerator appointments with one appointee covering two districts despite strong candidates for one ace. Democrats prepare for primary conventions at voting places on Saturday June 28 at 1 PM to select delegates for the county convention convening July 1 in Greenup 1800.
Hon E F Dulin named as Democratic delegate candidate from Greenup county for the Constitutional Convention. A Fleming county native with prior Legislative service, decades of legal practice, and a reputation for integrity. The report notes his long career, respect across parties, and strong qualifications for drafting Kentucky’s new constitution. Tygart Creek river level rose over six feet last Friday night and was on a high lowe r game Saturday morning.
An Old Portsmouth boy drafts a visual piece describing the world’s great building and other notable structures. He analyzes how strangers are treated and offers graphic glimpses of urban design, bridges, and architecture through his observations.
Three Portsmouth youths recount their first days in New York City after arriving at Grand Central and staying near Grand Union Hotel. They describe lodging in Brooklyn, crossing via bridge and ferries, and the iconic Brooklyn Bridge view from the promenade, noting vast brick and stone blocks across the city’s expanse.
In a brief notice from Cne SYR, a panel outlines a yearly discount for advertisements. It mentions Nonpareil type used for a square layout and a single charge for one line. The fragment hints at pricing and typesetting details.
A visitor extols the Statue of Liberty Ellis Island and the looming New York World Building near Governor’s Island. The piece notes Fort Columbus, Castle Garden, and Castle Garden’s immigrant role, plus city halls, courts, public libraries, and a courteous yet foreign-born police force. The author praises New Yorkers for hospitality during a promenade along the famed bridge.
Frank Boyer, recently back from the Southwest, proclaims Portsmouth good enough for him. He left Portsmouth eleven years ago, pruned the Old John Robinson World's Fair, and gained fame as the human cannonball. Twice daily for tenting seasons, he was shot from a cannon into the air. He then served five years in the regular army as a corporal and later worked with contractors building railways in Mexico and Texas.
Headquarters at Portmouth announces staff for the June 9 celebration. Medical Director is Dr A Titus and Chaplain Rev HL L Badger. Aides de Camp include C S Cadet De 8 8 Haderman Thor A Taylor John Peebles Frank B Kehoe Frank Carson Erastus Gater Simon Labold J C Horner C A Duerr. Grand Marshal C Milstead approves, with Saml Reed assisting.
Hon G W Comer, State Lecturer of the Farmers' and Laborers' Union of Kentucky, was a pleasant caller at this office a few days ago. He is described as a hustler and is carrying terror to the hearts of ringsters and bosses wherever he goes.
An old newspaper snippet extols Electric Bitters as a great alternative and tonic that restores health for kidney liver and stomach ailments. Fisher and Streich Drug Store sells bottles at 3 cents and 1.00 while a separate note mentions the river receding after rains and a physician endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with free samples.
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