“The Scioto Valley Railroad Company are changing the color of their passenger cars from their former dirty red to a beautiful olive, with gilt ornamentation. A train of cars of the new color will soon be ready. In the shops are three cars undergoing the transition, No. 8 first-class, No. Continue Reading
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RA Bryan’s Mapping of Scioto County
“The mapping and platting of Scioto county, which RA Bryan has been engaged in making for the past year under contract with the Commissioners, is to be completed the 22nd of this month. The work costs $3,100″
A Gang of River Pirates Plunder Sciotoville
“A few days since Marshal Williams received a letter dates March 12th, from Marshall Munshower, of Ironton, stating that a certain boat had left Ironton and was then probably down about the limeworks. A few days later the Captain received another letter from the same source, stating that the boat Continue Reading
In Remembrance of David Hammond Danner
“In loving memory of David. H. Danner, who was born March 6th, 1884, and departed this life February 1907.” “Just one year ago today he left is. Oh, how sad our hearts were then, but God in his wisdom saw fit to call him home.” “A precious one from us Continue Reading
Henry Duncan Killed by a Rock Rolling Off of the Kentucky Hill
“Henry Duncan, of Carter county, Kentucky, a member of Company F, 22nd Kentucky Regiment, started for the reunion Wednesday morning, in company with a neighbor, and met his death in a tragic way, in sight of this city where he was joyfully expecting to meet his comrades and friends.” “They Continue Reading
Tragedy Mars Pleasure Trip on Ohio River
“Three persons, including a mother and daughter, were drowned and three others had a remarkable escape from a similar fate, when a motorboat capsized in the Ohio river one mile east of Sandy Springs about 8:15 PM Monday. The bodies were recovered.” “The dead were: Mrs. Russell Kennedy, 57, her Continue Reading
Smallpox Nurse Expelled from Portsmouth
“Alice Wymer, a smallpox nurse from Ironton, ame down to the city this week, but as soon as her presence in town was known, she was sent back there by order of the Board of Health.”
River Searched for Man’s Body at Vera Junction
“Harry Johnson of Nauvoo appealed to county officers today to search for his father, Frank Johnson, 69, of West Side, who has been missing since March 19.” “William Spriggs of Dry Run told county officers that he saw Mr. Johnson walking toward the Scioto river bridge.” “Apprehension that their father, Continue Reading
Youth Killed While Visiting Friend’s Home
“A 16 year-old boy was killed Saturday afternoon when a pistol apparently was discharged accidentally and his companion is being held by city police for investigation.” “Pearl Collins, 16, of 3040 Gallia street, died in Portsmouth General hospital at 2:10 PM about 40 minutes after he was shot in the Continue Reading
August 1872 Ohio River News at Portsmouth, Ohio
“River News.- The river raised since our last issue enough to float the Telegraph, but at this time is falling rapidly.” “The Mountain Belle has entered the Portsmouth and Guyandotte trade, under the command of the veteran boatman, Captain Jack McAllister, James Patterson is in the office.” “The Andes has Continue Reading