“Annie L Becker vs. William G Becker. This case was heard Tuesday and decree granted. The prayer of the petition was based upon willful absence and extreme cruelty. The defendant is now living in Cincinnati, and the testimony developed the revolting fact that the defendant was in the habit of Continue Reading
1890
John Rose v. Elizabeth Rose
“Joseph H. Brant, guardian of John Rose, versus Elizabeth Rose. The petition alleges that Rose was married to defendant in Pike county in 1885, at that time being very weak in mind and body; that he is now an imbecile; that on divers occasions the defendant has committed acts of Continue Reading
Sarah Kelly vs. Patrick Kelley
“Sarah Kelly vs. Patrick Kelley. Petition filed July 18, 1890. Petition alleges gross neglect and extreme cruelty and maltreatment, and that he has separated from her and no longer cohabits with her. The petition is for alimony, and not for divorce. Defendant denies in his answer all the allegations of Continue Reading
Portsmouth: Shoe City
“Portsmouth is developing into a shoe manufacturing city. About 600 persons are now employed there in the making of shoes. More establishments are to be started. The lesson is this, that energy and enterprise are bigger things in a town than natural resources. –Ironton Register.”
Charley Larkin Avoids the Poor House
“Charley Larkin isn’t going to the Infirmary and his friends are not unhappy. There is nothing like steering clear of a poor house.”
Daniel Hoobler Dies at the Infirmary
“Daniel Hoobler, an aged inmate of the Infirmary, died Monday morning, and was buried Wednesday in Greenlawn cemetery, where he owned a lot. Revered Slutz conducted the funeral services.”