“Mrs. Ellen Bragg, a white woman, residing in the shady precincts of Fifteenth street, called at ’Squire Shakespeare’s court Friday morning, and swore out a warrant for the arrest of Aaron Thomas, a very black man, on a paternity charge. Aaron was notified of the move, and after thinking it Continue Reading
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The Notorious Bragg Woman Revives from Death
“Saturday afternoon about 4:30 o’clock a messenger dashed into Coroner Davidson’s office at the corner of Gay and Second streets, and informed that gentleman that his services were needed at the residence of Aaron Thomas, a Bucktown citizen living on Fourteenth street.” “On the way out the messenger informed the Continue Reading
Deathbed Confession Reveals Murders Near Yellow Bud
“An old man named Joshua Clifton, living near Yellow Bud, recently died and on his death bed confessed to having assisted in the perpetration of several horrible murders in that vicinity years ago, and for which innocent parties were made to suffer by the law. He also led a reckless Continue Reading
Tragic Death of George Anderson Shocks Portsmouth Community
“The remains of George B. Anderson were brought to this city Tuesday night on the N. & W. Attorneys Walter and Frank Warwick, of Cincinnati, and their mother, accompanied the remains.” “The body was taken to the Anderson homestead on Gallia Street, and from there the funeral was held this Continue Reading
Civil War Veteran Nathan Purtee Dies at Hoffer Hill
“Nathan Purtee, a respected citizen of Rarden township and a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home at Hoffer Hill Thursday noon. He was 63 years of age and his death was due to heart disease. He had lived in and about Rarden for many years, and followed Continue Reading
Six Times: The Tragic Death of Newlywed Jacob Kugelman
“The dead body of Jacob Kugelman was found in the north lumber yard of the Leet Planing Mill Company at a few minutes of 12 o’clock Saturday morning, a horrible gash in his throat and a bloody razor lying by his side telling all too plainly the manner in which Continue Reading
Respected Baker and Civil War Veteran, Adam Pfau, Dies After Long Illness
“Adam Pfau, the baker, one of the best known and most highly respected German citizens of the city, died Thursday afternoon after a long illness with liver and stomach trouble. His death has been momentarily expected for several weeks and for the last few days he has been unconscious. He Continue Reading
Powder Explosion at Mt. Carmel Injures Two Men
“Some Democrats in the vicinity of Mt. Carmel voting precinct, Madison township, while ratifying the Presidential election recently, had two pounds of powder which they intended to discharge from a hollow casting of a cane mill, when some sparks from a stump hard by, exploded the powder, badly burning Joseph Continue Reading
John Canaan Captured: Murderer of Joe Gentil Arrested After Months on the Run
“John Canaan, who murdered Joe Gentil at Hanging Rock on the evening of July 4th last, was captured by Sheriff Ward of Ironton at Manchester, Adams County, Saturday morning. He was taken over to Peebles and brought to this city on the night C., P. & V. train and then Continue Reading
Death of Mrs. Alena Stanfield, Wife of Portsmouth Barber
“Mrs. Alena Stanfield, wife of George Stanfield, the barber, died Sunday morning at half past ten o’clock. She had been sick over three months with lung trouble. Deceased was 22 years old. She was married two years. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock.” The Headstone of Continue Reading