Drowned at White River Tragedy and Other News
A party from Wheatland to White River endured a fatal accident as a skiff capsized. Three young ladies named Wallace and a Miss Lillis were drowned. Miss Lillis survived. Two bodies recovered with search ongoing for a third. Also notes on a steam fire engine and a spotted leopard in the express office, plus local reports from Anderson and crop notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River
Cintiimati Gazette
Vincenxea
Ixv
Wheatland
Wallace
Matin
Lillis
Miss Lillie
Ss. Plank
Parson
Erie
Penn
Tether
Dai
Rendy
Tim
Dency
Evansville
Gompactiy
Seenieee Express
Grrarr
Local notices and obituaries mix in Perry County archive
Fragmented obituary notices and civic notes recount deaths of Leggett and Kenton residents, a Perry County survey of coal vein thickness, and discussion of Cincinnati annexation in a 19th century Ohio newspaper. The piece mentions towns Youngstown Perry county Zanesville and Painesville with familiar names and dates.
Clifton Annexation Debate Reflects City Highway Decay
The article outlines Clifton’s annexation fight amid decades of neglected roads in Cincinnati and suburbs. It notes debt, proposed improvements, and political maneuvering as residents protest or support ties to the city, with meetings in Clifton and Avondale featuring local figures and arguments about governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Avondale
Cincinnati
Sanna
Camp Washington
Alderei Eee
Jones
Bie
Ts Joes of
al Og
Colonel Jones
Clifton Bene
Exebpecoe
Balloteen
Avon Hall
Tnek
Roffin
Robert A. Johnston
Power of Council to Modify a Paving Contract
A court ruling affirms the city council may adjust a paving contract within its jurisdiction. The decision limits unilateral changes and emphasizes proper process in contract modifications for public works projects.
Judicial taxation ruling on officers and jurisdiction
The text discusses a 19th century case about tax assessment power and the jurisdiction of officers. It notes that even if an officer acts as a judicial act, improper performance cannot render the assessment void. Mentioned are references to Hill 130 and Barb. 138 and various cited authorities. The core issue is whether the statute authorizes a general tax assessment and if a flawed execution invalidates the levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swaneen
Alleghanies
Widoth
Aoe Ee
Christ
Speeta Poteriana
Etienne
Sup
Hill
Denzin
van Ranoclodrag
Wilteck
Van_ Renselear
Harris
Albany
Common Pleas
Hammond
Iheeiaignane
Elliot J
Swartout
Batt
Cary
Curtis
Fielder
Serene
Therte Lange
Ntff
Congress
Ereke
United States
Ieee Nicholeve
Saitat
Pepeeet
Toy Amimndovic
Ntic
Joe
M. Sea
Hoefer
Joe Lytle
Avril
Beth
Hegeane
H. H. Tinkex
Court of Common Pieas
Cox T.yate
Cox
Ohio
Judes
Indiana items reveal scattered notes and misprints
A jumble of Indiana notes covers South Bend population hints, old battles, local votes, and aging figures. The text mentions Lafayette, Bedford, Evansville barber incident, and a Semi Centenary celebration, with scattered names and dates amid garbled OCR.
Local notices and community events in SaTURDAY May 14 1870
Fragmented OCR notes describe a May 14 1870 community gathering on Fourth Street and notices about a fraternity celebration. References mention White Mills Distillery ownership change, a court permission, and the county commissioners visiting McMillan Street protests. A bail amount of 500 dollars is listed for an individual charged with neglect.
Cincinnati Horticultural Society Meeting Notes Insect Control
At the Cincinnati Horticultural Society on May 14 in Apollo Buildings President Graham chaired. The discussion covered curculio control in orchards with various claims about phosphorus odors and smoke deterring the pests, plus remarks on Colorado potato bug and insect warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Horticultural Society
Csief
Apollo
Fifth and
Walnut Streets
Graham
Graham and
Winkel
Colorado
Court Reports on Worthington v Rogers Case Details
Fragmentary court narrative outlines judge Storer’s opinion in a litigation between Worthington and Rogers. The record references a demurrer to the plaintiff's reply, a petition filed April 8 1867, amendments in 1868, and a contract dated March 27 1864.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vachel Worthington
Rogers
Storer
Gorton
Covington Suburban News Highlights April Citizens and Incidents
The April total collected was $2070 while census enumerators James Biggs Frank Wolcott and William are named for Kenton County Ki County. Local events include a school picnic to Orange Grove a railroad suit adjournment due to Judge Menzies illness and Sheriff candidate Wm E Ashbrook declining to run. A fire at a Dewnoes area and a church incident are noted along with street accidents and civic meetings about water works and railroad stock subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
James Biggs
Frank Wolcott
Wiliam
Ki County
Christian Church La‘School
Orange Grove
Ae Hurshry
Menzies
Wm. E. Ashbrook
Kenton County
Giana
Beiter
Robinson
Beateh
Harrison County
Cate
Uty
Tod
Vorkspeare Age
Patrick Moone
Arris Modney
Pees
Newport
Campbell County Court
Dora
Seaman Ee
George Brimstone
Rendre Sen
York
Arabas Heme Council
Frank Berk Pon
Geeren
Carey el
Aonea
Christi Church
Toeb
Aanal
Nous
Oert
Esac Panies
Berry
Shesteak Beatin
Opal
Tindomach
Pa Slaton
Mitaetates
Biney
Beg
Pt Cincianati
Rotte Gitiine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Datly. Gazette
Anderson
And
Anpusson
Inp
Sean Weer
Woodter University
Weester Republican
T .N. Stoddard
Natural Sciences
G. Eiskwood
Ondak-Mo
Stee Vonaeen
McYee
Colin
Ohio State Lab
Thirtyone
Tenninane
Theological Seminary
Satchel Smith
Wilmin
Wen Hemaijehage
The
Tenenoes
Toni Denen
Youngstown
Painesville
Youngsine
Zanesville
Leggett
Mr. Leggett
Charles Waddell
Kenton
Nashers Ete Eenes
Portsmouth
Wes
G. Henry
Christi
County
Seoulars and Religious Press
Thompson
Paul
Eas
Cape May
Danner
Ryan & Os
Carolina Prem
Sanat
Coumletaly
Pemm
Bets
Marlow Ui
Gowan
Cush
Lal
Mae An
Bob
Timi
Indiana
South Bend
Tom “Aten
Captimscatton
Oraw
Supreme Court
Baiee
Tippecanoe
Fort
Sirensus
Montpeville
Allenconn
el House
Bedford
Point
Ah Bake County
Spolis Sentinel
Soeur
Ieee ‘White
Jhb
Nowland
Hamilton
Home News. A
Bardi
Sean
Asonic Fraternity
Mides
Notwood
Sharpsburg
White Mills
Ar Bi. Fowler
Chunty
McMillan ‘Street
B.rayden
Price
Keller
Urculio
Bire
Bickham
Pete
Jane
M.mcwilliams
A. E. Gneuwax
Solio
Jeckaoo
Eatantonss
Semoine
Richardoon
Enae
Ieee
Milayry
Ammonis
United States Circuit-Court
Fey Cisas
Ted
Tate Court
Suburban
Cumminesville
Berthern Ch
I. PB
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