This certificate documents the founding of the Bailey Post 164 of the Grand Army of the Republic in November 1881. It was named in honor of George Bailey, who organized the Kinney Light Guards, which eventually became the 1st Ohio Volunteer Infantry (O.V.I.), Company G, also called the Portsmouth Guards. The certificate, which measures 14.5 by 20.5 inches (36.83 by 52.07 cm) shows water damage, presumably caused by a flood of the nearby Ohio River. It lists the twenty original members of the organization. Following the Civil War, numerous veterans' organizations sprang up around the country. The Grand Army of the Republic was one of the largest and most influential.
Clear bottle with white print logo and green and white label. Vertical line pattern around bottom of neck and base, noted as 10 Fl. Oz. bottles by Grapette Bottling Co., Kingston, Portsmouth.
Tan, canvas bag with some loose stitching and stains. Front, "Smoke the Buckeye Stogie Manufactured by Fred Doerr's Sons, Portsmouth, Ohio"
Fred Doerr came from Germany to Portsmouth in 1847 at the age of 14. After learning the tobacco trade, he opened a factory on Front Street in 1850. He died in 1895, and his sons continued.
Glass salt and pepper shakers, painted red and white with accents of pink, yellow, green and blue. According to the Portsmouth Times, this salt and pepper shaker set was a second place prize for the ladies' throwing contest at the Grocer's Picnic on July 13, 1911. The Hansen Furniture Company was located at 97-103 West Second (2nd) Street.
Blacksmith Christy Hare made this tomahawk tobacco pipe for pioneer settler Joseph Miller (1762-1845). It measures 6.5 by 14 inches (16.51 by 35.56 cm). Miller kept the tomahawk, which he used as both a weapon and a pipe for smoking tobacco, with him, even when attending religious services. He reportedly battered the bowl of the pipe while attempting to shoot a bear in a cave. Joseph Miller was a scout for the federal government, exploring the Northwest Territory and fighting American Indians. He was one of the earliest residents of Gallipolis. Miller was reportedly involved in one of the last fights between settlers and American Indians in Ohio. After the signing of the Treaty of Greenville established peace between the settlers and the American Indians, the government no longer needed scouts. Miller moved to Lawrence County, where he farmed and hunted.
Cream color ceramic commemorative plate with pink image of the First Christian Church building at Third (3rd) & Gay Streets in Portsmouth, Ohio. The building is shown as it appeared after the educational unit was completed in 1931 . Because the Gay Street widening project required the razing of this building, the last service was held on October 29, 1972.
Small glass milk bottle from Ideal Milk Company in Portsmouth, Ohio. Ideal operated in Portsmouth from 1932 to 1973. The Portsmouth City Directory lists William F. Kinskey, President at 1037 10th (Tenth) St. Portsmouth.
A clear Ideal Milk Company bottle. Red writing on bottle. Ideal operated in Portsmouth from 1932 to 1973. The Portsmouth City Directory lists William F. Kinskey, President at 1037 10th (Tenth) St. Portsmouth.
Navy blue with gold scroll work on outside. Clamshell opens to yellowed silk with logo and "J. F. Carr. Diamonds, Jewelry, 424 Chillicothe St., Portsmouth, O." Imprinted in blue: 1910-1931 at Chillicothe location.
