02 Apr 1890
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1890
Page
1
Courier reporter visits a Goshen area home to interview Louisa Levy, a girl in trouble after an alleged relationship with Ertle. Fathers and trustees face scrutiny as neighbors describe cold parental behavior and a harsh response from authorities. Louisa is under guardianship, to be jailed in Batavia, with her stated motive and mental state questioned.
The Clermont county resurvey and double map set are finished with precise outlines of every property holder’s real possessions. Led by J N Lathrop and colleagues from Connecticut and Michigan, the team produced ink and muslin traced editions in Batavia, praised for fidelity and engineering skill.
The Supreme Court of Ohio at Columbus affirms the Clermont county circuit court judgment in Ella A Varley versus the Board of Education Miamiville School District. No penalty is assessed. Defendant in error to recover costs. special mandate to Clermont common pleas to execute the judgment.
In a curious case a wealthy Clermonter, last seen with family and children, vanishes between two days and remains missing for thirteen years. A friend in Cincinnati finally encounters him but he declines further contact as legal actions unfold through the courts.
The court case covered three days of testimony about Mrs. John Glenn struck by a horse and carriage at the Bantam fairgrounds in fall 1888. The widow sought damages for her husband and children. the jury disagreed ten to two for plaintiff.
In Batavia a dog who guarded property and loved children is recounted as an aging companion whose death came after a humane attempt to end his life. A separate note reflects on water power from a past saw mill and contrasts old, steady streams with modern floods and economic pressures.
The record lists multiple civil actions and routine matters. Cases include Amassa W. Gates versus Wm. A. Gates et al to sell real estate, Ella B. Davis versus Howard Malott a bastardy action, and J. A. Oscamp versus Mary Oscamp with official stenographer ordered. Dismissal of G. B. Snyder & Co. versus Robert Little, Jr. with plaintiff’s costs awarded.
First Methodist will hold morning Sunday school at 10 30 with responsive reading singing and an address by the pastor followed by an 7 pm sermon by Dr Weeks on The Resurrection the Antidote to Death from Philippians. Easter programs planned by Presbyterian and U B churches also promise special music and observances.
A wild looking man approached the work site in F. J. Roudebush woods near Boston and built a fire, stripped, and slept in leaves until a posse captured him. He will be taken to Batavia. he is a stranger who could not provide an identity or account of himself. Everyone is urged to wear shoes. a local store advertises Boots and Celebrated Douglas Shoes. Grand Millinery Opening announced for Mrs. Carrie Kennedy in Batavia on Easter styles. Mil ford Ward club defeated Pattison club’s slate.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.