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The fire at the Gilbert Grocery Company building, located at 50-54 W Second 2nd Street, Portsmouth, Ohio, started on October 22, 1910, around 12pm. The building was burnt to the ground by the following day. Undetermined origin of the fire, which is believed to have started on the fourth floor.
Colorized photo image of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Certificate of Commendation Award presented to the Scioto County Memorial Post 3714. This award was recognizing and appreciating the local V. F. W. post for its support and programs in V. F. W. affairs.
Colorized photo image of award certificate. The Democracy Award was awarded to the Scioto County Memorial Post 3714, Portsmouth, Ohio by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary. Officers signed the certificate and has a stamp with the V. F. W. of the United States burning torch emblem.
This is what we believe to be my grandfather's grandfather John Hudson married appox. 1861 to Celia. My grandfather was raised by the Hudson's due to my grandfather's mother passing after childbirth. Father unknown as yet. The photo is a reproduction so I don't have anything to go by.
Black & white photo image. An unidentified resident searches through the rubble after a tornado leveled his house late 4/23. Five persons are believed dead from the tornado in this rural southern Ohio community.
