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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1908

Page

5

Gas theft affidavits target two East Third Street men

An affidavit filed by Supt B J Crahan of Portsmouth Gas Company accuses Oscar Bowman and Frank Burke of tapping gas mains and connecting pipes without authority at 125 West Third Street. The charges allege unlawful severing of gas lines to steal gas, with warrants issued by Squire Byron. Possible penalties include a fine up to one hundred dollars or 30 days in jail.

B. J. Grahan Portsmouth Gab Company Oscar Bowman Frank Burke Ealt Third Street B. J. Crahan John Byron East Third Street Rome Crahan Gecar Booman Portsmouth ‘Gas Company Ostare Bowman Third Street Portsmouth Olan Bowmen Umm Osea Berean Frank Barke Portsmouth Gas Ca Portsmouth Gas Company Ohio Squire Brron

Funeral for Grover Cleveland Set for Friday

Princeton June 2 funeral arrangements for ex President Grover Cleveland have been completed. The service will be at five o clock tomorrow and private per Mrs Cleveland wishes. Messages of sympathy from distinguished men worldwide have been received by Mrs Cleveland.

Princeton Grover Cleveland Cleveland

Eighty Five Persons Feared Drowned in Darache Find

A township disaster near Darache yesterday left eighty five people missing and believed drowned after a mishap at a mission site. Rescue teams searched the area for survivors and authorities awaited confirmation from first responders.

Comune Spin Jine Darache

Mayors Proclamation Flags Half Mast for Ex President

Mayor Searcy issued a proclamation noting the death of former President Grover Cleveland. Flags on public buildings are to be displayed at half mast through Friday after the funeral, with concurrence of the Public Service Board. The order was issued in Portsmouth Ohio on June 25, 1905.

Searcy Grover Clawlands Fortsmouth Maphem Grover Cleveland Presid United States Assaan Hiss Ender Ilc Seargx Alayor

Had Brother in Portsmouth

Mrs Samuel Klemens of Worthington died Wednesday at 54 after a stroke. Her brother in Portsmouth plans to attend the funeral Friday afternoon in Lava?

Portsmouth Samuel Klemens Aiden Sels Worthington Yees Worthington Porte

Sherman Candidate Sees Growing Support in District Race

June 23 report notes Jas. Sloman, Republican hopeful in the district race, gaining comfort with constituents as Eagle Erie coverage mentions Manchester. The piece hints at war-related civic topics and the presence of district organizers amid changing membership in Cincinnati related circles.

Eveland Oni * Eagle Eerie Eric of Eagles Manchester Tusa Deebler Cincin

Opinion by Ellis on Liquor Laws

Columbus Ohio June 25 an Ohio attorney general opinion says if a city votes wet and a county votes dry the city becomes dry while the county stays wet if the reverse happens the city remains dry the Wooster city solicitor was first to seek interpretation of the Rose county bi cal option law the opinion is thorough

Columbus Wooster Rose County

Philo Boosts Man for Deputy Fire Marshal

In Columbia on June 25 State fire marshal W S Rogers faces a tough deputy marshal choice for the Eighth district covering Zanesville Mariatta and Tortmouth. Candidates include Llane Dover Philo Clark of Portmouth and KR B Brown of Zanesville with Governor Harris favoring a Democrat. Ongoing contention suggests delays in district action. Ollie Fessler leaves his barber shop position at Salyers.

Columbia W. $. Rogers Zanesville Mariatta Tortmouth KR. B. Brown Zanesvill Rogera Ohio Llane Ollie Fessler Salyers Barber Shop

Four Die Explosion Hits Boarding House in Fire

A blast in the Pabst Chemical plant on the ground floor of a two story building at 178 Haron Street killed Mary Nolan and three daughters of Jane Chings, and wounded more than twenty. The upper floors housed a boarding house and the explosion and fire caused multiple fatalities and serious injuries.

Chings Jane Irs Mary Nolan Haron Street Pabst Chemical Company

Glanders claims approved for payment in Oklahoma

Columbus O Tanne 23 The Daytunt horsemen who have claims aggregating over 13000 against the state for horses killed by the state hoard of live stock commissioners in the glanders crusade two years ago will receive their money within a few days. The legislative finance committee chairman and Auditor of State Gailbert approved this and other claims on Wednesday afternoon.

Columbus Tanne Gailbert

Ports mouth Golf Club Opens Saturday Afternoon

Invitations issued for the formal opening of the Ports mouth Golf club at East Portsmouth Saturday afternoon between 3 and 7 o clock. If rain, opening postponed to the afternoon of July 1. Grounds entrance on Endall Avenue two blocks south of Gallia Street.

Portsmouth Golf Club East Portsmouth Endall Avenue Gallia Street

Judge Grants Divorce to Heinisch Amid Appeals

Judge Blair on Thursday awarded a decree of divorce to Heinisch from Louise Heinisch after more than three years apart. Alimony and property settlement were deferred for further briefs and testimony. Mrs. Heinisch indicated she did not contest the divorce, having lived apart for over four years.

Blair Mstave TI Neinisch Reenl Louise Nes Judie Blair Attomes Newman Weinrach Tenniseh

Grand Jury Set to Work in County Court

A new grand jury convened in Judge Blair's court Wednesday morning. Prosecuting Attorney Barry Miller said its focus would cover inmates in the Webb murder case, Reason Thomas burglary, Noah Lost burglary, Samuel Caldwell stabbing, and John M. Clary. Foreman Dustin Gustin was sworn. the panel includes Harris Flail, Frank White, Philip Bauer, Marion Temple, John Sampson, W. T. Montgomery, Sampson Eckhart, Jolmathan Erwin, W. T. Ware, John Cape Dart, Otto DiGrem, Tangay Tackman, Thomas O’Neal, TLW Glaze. it is expected to finish by Friday.

Gillen Bliiir Varry ‘Miller Ita Labers Webb Homas Noah Smanel Caldwell Johm Af. Clary Ynpe Dustin W. Gustin Sher Harris Flail Frank White Philip Bauer Marion Temple John Sampson W. T. H. Montgomery Sampson John Adevander Sundas Ruins Warren Lowia Wyant William Rickards David Lyons Will Bromo Bindar Warman Juan Lewis Wyant Ag Itov Thoms Kent Kinkey William Alar Rivkey Mr. Bull Jol T Mickman Sidasper Dever Thomas Prown Sumer Thoma

Ohio Magazine Goes Into Receivership

The Ohio Magazine published in Columbus by Webster P. Cuntington and others has fallen under a receiver. Publication will pause while creditors are paid in full and subscribers receive rebates for prepaid subscriptions. The magazine was a breezy, nonpublicly supported publication.

Ohio Magazine Columbus Webster P. Cuntington Me Ohio Magazine

Shoemakers' three straight wins spark fan chatter

In a lively note from the era, readers discuss Portsmouth versus Tamcaster, Millbrook dinner plans to see the Cops and Lawyers tussle, and ask how long the Shoemakers’ winning streak will last. Weather and shoe bargains at Lehman’s hint at daily routines and local commerce.

Millbrook Portsmouth Tamcaster Ohio West Va Indiana

Epworth League at South Webster Program Notes

Epworth League at South Webster held a June 23 24 convention with devotional sessions, reports from district and other officers, mission addresses, and special papers. The event featured election of officers, treasurer report, and notes on future meetings at Trinity church Portsmouth.

South Webster H.C. Gannett C. Gannett FTRB Winters W. C.D. Garrick General Discu J. T. Waugh F. Guinn Charles Martins Methodist Tlome Rev F. Gillilan Epworth League Huth Dackson M. M. Waller Florenée Wagner Lillian Davies GC. Swan Junior League W. C. Correll Offeers Addrosa Hey J. W. Atkinson Third View I. B. Nackay W. C. Cornell Ati Trinity Church Portsmouth

Fragmentary 19th century notes on crops and residents

The fragmentary article reports corn crops being small for the time, a new binder bought by Morton Brame, and social events including a dance by Frank Spriggs. It mentions Charles Brown passing through Smithville, Robert Geburn's Sunday climbs, and inquiries about an attraction. Neighbors recount damage and assessments.

Morton Brame Frank Spriggs Tloyle SCH Charles Brown Smithville Robert Geburn Robert Jusuply Savrith Hsja Ch Brame

Oswego News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Travel

Oswego notices bustling with annual travel and visits including Al Onpy and Pete Losvenguths, Jolt Smith and wife returning to Portamonth, Nora Smith enjoying Cinccinnuiti dinner, James Darnell's Hokey trip, and Wall Williams at Speck's. Wheat crop praised, neighbors Erin Penn and Lillia Berndt seen late home, Abraham Oppy brings life insurance, Meek Penn recalls last winter, Suttons return from a Trondheim trip with good roads noted.

Buuday Serioul Wuder al Onpy Pete Losvenguths Oscar Mindy Suday Bog Charles Tiger’s Avery Charlie Jolt Smith Portamonth Routiyés Jehu Nora Smith Cinccinnuiti James Darnell Swite Hokey Sunday Wiliam Penn John Sehaffar Arouth Iast Witk Wall Williams Dalm Speck Lillia Berndt Aliss Noan Smith Emaline Penn Abraham Oppy Insi Meek Penn Ile

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