Willis & Sons have been selected by the officials of the C. P. & V. to photograph the bridges, tunnels, cuts, curves and other picturesque scenes along that popular line. Willis & Sons now have some of the finest stereopticon views that were ever placed before a set of lenses Continue Reading
Sad Errand: Mother Brings Child’s Remains Home to Portsmouth
“Mrs. Robert Blair, of Atlanta, Georgia., arrived in the city this morning, bringing with her the remains of her thirteen months’ old baby, which she brought here to bury in Greenlawn cemetery.” “Mrs. Blair was a former resident of Portsmouth, her maiden name being Caroline LeGrand, and she is the Continue Reading
Body of 8-Year-Old Willie Cooper Found in Twin Creek
“Upper Twin Creek, in Nile township, was the scene of a sad drowning Friday morning, about 9 o’clock, little William Cooper, aged seven years, losing his life.” “The little fellow, who was the son of Robert Cooper, attempted to cross the creek in front of his home on a foot Continue Reading
Missing Civil War Veteran William Blair Vanishes From Portsmouth
“William Blair an old soldier, has been mysteriously missing from his home since Saturday night and there are not the slightest traces as to his whereabouts.” “Blair is a veteran of the civil war and draws a pension. He received his money Saturday morning and at the same time received Continue Reading
Death Came to Jesse Monk With the New Century
“Jesse Monk, young man and main support of a widowed mother, met death in a frightful manner on the morning of the first day of the New Year and century.” “Seated on top of a wagon load of baled hay he tried to pass underneath the cross bar of a Continue Reading
1959 Glenwood High School Class Play
A picture purchased from an antique store in Portsmouth, Ohio, that was determined to be the graduating class of 1959’s class play at Glenwood High School in New Boston, Ohio. Only seven names were written on the back and not in an order that would identify the particular person, aside Continue Reading
A Face to Keep the Mice Away
On the reverse: “If you have any rats in your garret and want to get rid of them now is your chance.”
The Obituary of Elijah Parker Rogers
“Elijah Parker Rogers, age 75 years, 1 month and one day, died Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at the home of his son, Franck Rogers, of Chesapeake, O. The end came after an extended illness with Bright’s disease.” Three sons and four daughters survive: Francis of Chesapeake, Pearl of California, Nathaniel Continue Reading
Jacob Walker of McDermott Dies Suddenly
“Wednesday evening, about five o’clock, Jacob Walker, of McDermott, died suddenly at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Lou Wheeler, of South Offnere street. Mr. Walker had been in bad health since August last and had been spending a week with his sister, where he could more conveniently receive medical Continue Reading
Sandy Lewis Arrested for Drunkenness
“J. Q., better known as “Sandy” Lewis, got tired in the sun Tuesday and sat down on Gallia street to rest. A policeman arrested him for being drunk and “Sandy” holds forth at the city prison. He says he is going to sue the city for false imprisonment.”