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Newspaper

Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1902

Page

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Fragmented account of church board charges and club incident

A garbled report describes a church board dispute over theft accusations and a man named Honey Pyles connected to a rotten area claim. The article mentions Rev Mr and Lord Stevenson, a ten-year Bigelow figure with a stuffed club, and efforts to modify or defend actions within the Ohio Canfer int Reva act. The piece hints at factional tension, damaged reputations, and long-term consequences for the community.

Lord Stevenson Aed Cerain Ohio Bigelow Bigelowge Honey Pyles

Conductors Demand Higher Pay From Norfolk and Western

Norfolk and Western conductors seek wage increases. A committee met with General Manager Johnson to present the demand for higher wages. The request has not yet been acted upon.

Norfolk and Western Johnson

Heston resigns as Washington chairman after move

John Heston the first chairman at the Washington section has given up his position. He and his wife left for Cincinnati on Monday to reside there.

John Heston the Washington Cincinnati

Greenup County Couple wed by Squire Hall Monday

Mary Smith and John William Trailer, a Greenup County couple, were united in marriage Monday afternoon by Squire Hall. The ceremony took place in Greenup citing traditional courthouse customs and local attendance.

John William Trailer Mary Smith Greenup County Squire Hall

Tobacco Fair Boosts Local Interest and Attendance

Fragmentary OCR confirms a tobacco fair event at Mays Saturday drawing local district attention. Text shows garbled phrases about entries, barley, and production but lacks clear names or outcomes.

al. Tobaléco

Fragmentary Phrase About Oscar and Prince Genealogy

A garbled OCR snippet mentions Oscar and a “Prince once Geniaday” with friends addressing him by a title. The passage is incoherent and lacks clear event, date, or proper nouns beyond the uncertain names. No verifiable news item or context is discernible from the readable text.

Oecar

Dart Powerful Preacher Ill Assists Rev J B Brethren Series

A restricted reading of the fragment suggests Rev J B leads a Brethren evening series with Dart aiding in the program. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Dart J.B. Rited Brethren

Hartis Family Pairs Leave Hastings For Toxreside

Mrs Burt Hartis and two others from Hastings are reported to have gone to a distant residence in the town of toxreside.

Jprain Disatehéerv Burt Hartis Hastings, Fla Toxreside

City committee reports progress on railroad and embankment work

At a committee meeting chaired by Funk, members including Matthews Milley Baird Hudson Bratt Buch Kelley and Kaps discussed railroad plans and embankment upgrades. A dispute between Funk and Matthews over the track height led to a temporary resignation threat, resolved with harmony. The group notes earth has been dumped along the embankment, the railroad will provide ballast but wants the track raised four feet, with no action yet from Trackman Trainer. Supt Copners to be consulted. North End pumping station machinery set for Wednesday. digging on the Tony Gut sewer to start today with brick expected from Serotoville. Project expected to take ten days. a bet on flood timing was made between Matthews and Funk.

Boa Hood Funk Matthews Milley My. Matthews Railroad Company Mishy EA Trainer Copners Ater Adam Buch North End Engineer Bratt Toney Serotoville Miller

Dump 47 Smiths palgon and the Barlow discount row

Fragmented account recounts council tensions over a dump project, two per cent discount allegations, and Barrow’s disputed authority. It notes Berthold’s suspected leadership, Murphy and Brodbeck involvement, and a deputy officer Ingalls detaining a hob0 artist, Guntav Bennett, who found work then relapsed into a spree.

Weather forecast eases fears of flooding risk

The report says no danger from ice and no high water expected. Officials and rivermen anticipate a general resumption of trade within a few days.

Capehart Parker Horse Collapses on West Street

A Capehart and Parker horse broke a wagon shaft this morning on West Street as it fell across the track just ahead of an approaching street car. The incident caused disruption but no injuries are reported.

Capehart & Parker Second Street

J B Bilnke Offers Finest Selection for Sunday Dinner

J B Bilnke provides a fine selection of meals for Sunday dinner with appealing options and customer convenience. The note highlights a varied menu designed to attract diners seeking hearty, traditional dishes.

J. B. Bilnke

Small's Verdict Agreed Upon on Record

A note states the verdict for Small's case was agreed upon and entered on record. The document records an official determination and the placing of the verdict on the docket. No further details are provided in the readable fragment.

N’'Smalls

Unclear OCR: Rail Workers, Ball, and Visits in Ohio

Fragments describe rail workers on the Scioto Vale division with a slide danger note. Mentions un employed workers receiving pay on Tuesday and a annual masquerade ball at Kendall's Friday. Gene Rit0n of the engineering corps on the Pacific division was home Sunday with his father Supt V A Rit0n. Supt D B Conners was in Columbus Tuesday on official business.

Kenown Stonin Scioto Vale Ley Gene Riton An. Engineering. Corps Pacn Ontas Supt V. A. Riton

Railroad plans threaten Long family graveyard

A railroad survey north of town uncovers Indian skeletons and eyes the Long family graveyard for track extension. The cemetery spans about an acre with thirty Long relatives buried there, including Isaac Noel’s son George Long, the janitor. Heirs oppose removal unless a fair price is offered. land purchase would cover cemetery relocation and related costs.

Sudze Bannon Rallsa Hhe Railroad Company Loug Long Tsaac George Isaac Noel

Deal for Armstrong land near Kenyon nurseries

Frank Rouse negotiates to close a deal on Armstrong land east of Samuel Kenyon's nurseries. The tract includes the large shale bank and extra land. Settlement expected within a day or two as terms for the proposed ready deal are finalized.

Frank Rouse Armstrong Land Samuel Kenyon Nurshries Big Shalg Bank

Movement to form State Sunday school association grows

After State Convention work to spark interest in forming a State Sunday school association proceeds apace. J. T. Farmer has addressed a number of Sunday schools on the subject and spoke before the United Brethren church last Sunday.

State Sunday School Association J. T. ‘Farmer United Prethren

Imp s Sister Leads The Har Nert Race Stock Gossip

In Scioto Gazette notes on former Well kidney citizen and the horse interests of the Har, Dan Barne, with Imp as queenly model. The filly resembles Imp’s sister, 15.2 hands, white blaze, built like the old mare, tested 2 quarters in 23 seconds four months ago. She is entered in about 15 stakes for two year olds on Eastern tracks and may recall Tiny’s success when she starts. Will be sold at spring sales in the East. Topgailarit and Pendling Scioto to be sold unless privately bought. price set at 10,000.

Harmade Dan Barne Den Columbus Mr. Wirsch Mike Tiny Thoroighbreds Kirsell Tarness Madison Square ‘Garden Kentuccky Imp Topgailarit Pendling Scioto Brown

Distressed Family Seeks Help From Local Donors

A father out of work and a mother ill, with five children sick in bed, face severe hardship with little food and worn bed clothes. Charitable people who visited the family have begun relief efforts, asking for money clothing and food. Contributions may be sent to Dr. J. F. Edwards or to Mesdames Forace Lecte James Patterson J K Duke E I Clare and others assisting.

J. F. Edewards

Mrs. Matie Ferguson Heads South for Exposition Visit

House manager at the Biggs departs Tuesday morning for a trip to the Carolinas. She plans to visit the Charleston Exposition during the journey.

Matie Ferguson The Biggs Carolinas Charleston Exposition

Baptism Views Prepared for Public Issue by Rev Cornelius Foster

Reverend Cornelius Foster plans to issue a publication to present his views on baptism to the people. The prepare phase suggests a formal statement or tract aimed at influencing public opinion on a religious practice.

Cornelius Foster

Lost Two Fingers In Mill Accident

W I Biely a sawyer for T Locte Cols planing mill accidentally cut off the ends of two fingers on his left hand Tuesday while at work on the planer. He received first aid at the mill and was later treated by a local physician.

W. I. Biely T. Locte & Cols

A Hunting Dog Captures Crow in Scioto Bottoms

Teamster Albert Aner's dog captured a fine specimen of a crow in the Scioto bottoms Monday, according to local notes on wildlife.

Albert Aner Scioto

Pension Granted to Captain Gillilan for $17 Monthly

Captain C Gillilan has been granted a pension of seventeen dollars per month. The action formalizes support for his service and provides steady remuneration. The record notes the specific monthly amount and the recipient’s rank.

C. Gillilan

Funeral Services Held for Te R Aesion Rus

Funeral rites were conducted for Te R Aesion Rus with family and friends in attendance. Local clergy led a brief service at the community church before interment at Riverside Cemetery. Pallbearers included several former coworkers and neighbors, reflecting Rus’s years of service to the town.

Local Goods Arrive At Offaere Street Store

The gospel carette arrived Monday at Offaere near Main Street offering a variety of goods. Shoppers report Stahler's big store stocks with quality items and broad selection.

Offaere Mar ‘Street Stahler’s

Chaotic OCR fragment prompts unclear coronation query

A fragmented OCR text references a coronation, a president, and unrelated interjections. It appears to be garbled dialogue about attending a coronation and reactions, with stray phrases about Spaniards and fasting. No coherent event or individuals can be confirmed from readable content.

Edward’ Wu San

They Forget That Our Fathers Built a Nation

A stark national reminiscence laments that rulers ignore key historic touchstones. It recalls Concord Road, Bunker Hill, Valley Forge, and Warren as core symbols of American independence. The speech accuses leaders of forgetting the English who burned and sacked the capital and derides contemporary flubbeyism.

Concord Road Bunker Hill Old Valley Forge Independence

Portmouth Man Accused of Desertion in Divorce Case

Mrs Rowe reports her husband a stone cutter with N. W. constr work near town, last seen months ago in Portsmouth. They married in Ashland but he has mistreated her and drunk heavily. Police may charge Rowe with failure to provide after investigation shows he is not living with another woman.

Has- Ha Portsmouth Rowe Ashland Chillicothe

McCloud Lands Position in Chicago Bank

Bentley McCloud son of Mr and Mrs Charles L McCloud formerly of this city now of Chicago has secured a post in the First National Bank of Chicago, a leading institution with four hundred employees and strict examinations for applicants. The move is hailed as a high compliment amid stiff competition.

Bentley “McCloud Charles L. McCloud Chicago First National Bar of Treasury Lyman J. Gage MelCloud Me-Cloud

May Unite River City band joins Young Men's Social club

An effort to interest the River City band in the Young Men's Social club has been announced. A meeting is set for tomorrow evening to decide if the band will identify with the Social club, which would henceforth be known as the River City club while retaining social features.

River City Band River City Club

Mrs Mary A Clark Returns Home After Illness

Out again is Mrs Mary A Clark of Chillicothe street after a three weeks illness. She received medical care and has recovered enough to leave home, resuming daily activities.

Mary A. Clark Chillicothetreet

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