Oklahoma land battle and the boomers fight for settlement
A long, polemical piece argues over Oklahoma’s title and the 160 acre preemption plan. It portrays cattle kings blocking land open to boomers, cites President Harrison, and notes April 22 as the landmark opening date for settlers to claim land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
United States
Washington
Babylon
Mr. Harrison
Harrison
Ohio
The
Oklahoma Association
Sam
U.S
Fair Land
Bulab
Paradise
O.K
Accidents and Fires Reported in Clermont Area
A sequence of incidents includes J G Armstrong struck by paralysis at 78, J F Hartman injuring his right foot with an axe, and a windstorm damaging Scott Bros mill, Milford. A fire destroys H C Kain’s house near town. Miss Nellie Day narrowly escapes a blaze at home. a belt line goal for Bethel Felicity Bantam Amelia Batavia discussed. Batavia graduates listed. dog-caused sheep losses in Clermont. Ohio tolls law passed. Clermont 1888 tax roll noted. 5th Ohio cavalry reunion planned. Griffis’ carriage stock showcased. Grant swearing rumors denied. death of Stanley Smith in Georgia.
Palmer Prostrated After Ecclesiastical Guilty Verdict
Willis Palmer former pastor of the Moscow and Point Pleasant M E church is found guilty of lecherous conduct by a nine member ecclesiastical court. He collapses, later revives a raving maniac, and loses memory his wife Etta Stein Palmer and four children face upheaval as he awaits next grand jury. The piece laments his fall from grace and the wreck of a once respected ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Palmer
M. E
Moscow
Point Pleasant
Church Society
Palmer
Miss Peterson
Etta Stein
Ironton
Adam Clarkson
Chicago
Loss of Sight and Life After Eye Operation
A Batavia child, three years old, underwent the removal of an eye to treat a cancer behind the socket. The operation eased pain and offered hope, but the cancer grew and reached the brain, causing death. The girl was the daughter of Mr. A. L. Johnson, with a mother who died soon after marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
A. L. Johnson
Lou Anne
Bucklen's Arnica Balmye Boothless Salve Ad
Bucklen's Arnica Balm for cuts sores ulcers and skin eruptions with money back guarantee. Price 2 cents per box. Sold by W R Walker Batavia NY B Walker Williamsburg Esrey and others. easy payments by B Hulick Batavia Omoharts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Walker
Batavia
Ane
B. Walker
Williamsburg
Esrey
Be, B. Hulick
Omoharts
Milwaukee Colored Folks Stir After Christmas Birthday Fight
A Milford crowd gathered for Thomas Fryes birthday when Peter Craig and Mary Boston attended a ride home. Craig allegedly pursued improper advances and was cut by a razor wielded by Miss Boston’s brother, Mr. Boston. Craig was wounded and Marshal Cooper arrested Boston, who escaped before proceedings. Boston’s razor was seized as contraband. Public sympathy sided with Craig, who denied excessive advances.
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Milford
Flour City
Thomas Fryes
Madisonville
Peter Craig
Mary Boston
Boston
Craig
Mr. Craig
Miss Boston
Marshal Cooper
Bodman Tobacco Prices Rise In Weekly Market Data
Weekly totals show 2661 hhds offered with 2176 new, up from 2383 last week. Buyers were free bidders across grades, with firmer prices and strong demand for old leaf. Brown County sales detailed with numerous lot prices and many at 16 to 17 cents for Brown leaf, plus various old Brown lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County
New Brown
Old Brown
Lady Evangelists in Batavia Hold Evening and Day Meetings
Mrs Van Holtz and her daughter visit Batavia, conducting multiple meetings at the M E church to urge repentance. Sessions run from 6 to 7, 9 to noon, 2:30 to 5, and 6:30 to 10:30 with strong attendance and deep interest. They briefly departed Saturday to attend a relative in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Holtz
Batavia
M. E
Massachusetts
Widow Seeks Eggs. Man Shoots Self in Butler County
William Johnson a widower living near Venice in Butler County died by self-inflicted gunshot last Thursday afternoon. He had returned home from the farm to instruct his housekeeper to search for eggs before supper. A mirror and looking glass were used in the act. death was instantaneous and the body found when the housekeeper returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Smith
Lebanon
William Rockhill
Madison
Georgia
John Kr. Smith
Warren County
Smith
Circuit Court
Mr. Smith
William Johnson
Venice
Butler County
Johnson
Local Precinct Election Totals Show Party Races
Trustee Charles Smith and Rep Dustin lead with 461 and 346 votes respectively. Treasurer Griffis and Heinrici tally 447 and 868. Justice W. W. Dennison and Sylvester Binkley receive 430 and 363. Assessor Batavia O. F. Marshall 342 and W. O. Malott 255. Bantam H. D. Ely and Amelia B. W. Smith run with no opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Smith
D. Q. Dustin
Griffis
Albert Heinrici
W. W. Dennison
Sylvester Binkley
Batavia
O. F. Marshall
W. O. Malott
Bantam
H. D. Ely
Amelia
B. W. Smith
Obituary notices and memorials from a 19th century paper
Obituaries and funeral notices record John W. Apple of Olive Branch dying aged 74 after a life on his family farm. Josiah Berger of Boston dies after typhoid pneumonia. Emma Dowdney aged 19 dies after dropsy with funeral by Rev Cheney. Bennie D Walker dies at seven months. Anna MacLefresh dies in Chile. James DeMar dies on Indian Hill. Ida Anderson Roudebush memorial resolutions from Batavia Sabbath school. church services noted for Presbyterian and Lord's Supper next week. local names include Cleveland, Holter, Hamilton, Dowdney, DeMar, Roudebush, MacLefresh.
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Council
William Baum
Albert Heinrici
Albert Lane
John W. Kain
John Hillin, Jr
John Elion
Olive Branch
Union
Batavia
John W. Apple
Mr. Apple
Acenas M. Cleveland
Amelia
Francis C
Samuel L
William H
Eva A
A. H. P. Holter
Elizabeth C
Daniel Hamilton
M. E. Church
Josiah Berger
Boston
M. E
Goshen
Emma Dowdney
Ninteen
D. D. Cheney
Miss Dowdney
Ida Anderson Roudebush
Presbyterian Sabbath School
Carate Swing
Lockwoop
Kate Mansfild
Scrap of Paper Saves Life Revival on Dr King's Discovery
A derelict scrap of wrapping paper led a gravely ill woman to Dr King's New Discovery. After taking samples and full bottles, she recovered from consumption and gained strength to 140 pounds. Requests for fuller particulars via stamps to Fort Smith and Batavia drugstores. Agnes Sutton returns to Delaware College after vacation. Georgetown votes on local option. saloons prevail 6 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Fuller
W. H. Cole
Fort Smith
W. R. Walker
Batavia
J. B. Walker
Williamsburg
Society Notes Highlight Spring Socials and Weddings
The piece catalogs local social events, including Mrs. Charles Wolfe hosting Miss Kiedle at Amelia, Marion Myers tea for the Presbyterian choir, Martha Washington Centennial Tea plans in Amelia, John Sprague to wed Carrie Reynolds, Rev and Mrs. Weaver donation party in Goshen, Miss Anna Vance’s sixteenth birthday surprise, and a social evening with music games and luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wolfe
Miss Kiedle
Amelia
Marion Myers
Goshen
Pesbyterian Church
Miss Anna Vance
Williamsburg
Miss Anna
Lou Hutchinson
Crane Wedding Anniversary Social Highlights
Invitations drew over fifty guests as Mr and Mrs Crane hosted a sunny day reception with open doors and a bountiful dinner. Miss Abbie Crane led service, guests enjoyed music and a final chorus, and presents ranged from decorated dishes to linens and keepsakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane
Dinin
Abbie Crane
Jessie Bennett
Emma Hesse
Mina Whitaker
J. H. Wageman
George Butler
Mrs. Swing
Mr. C
Fearful Wayne man found dead after church sighting
Thomas Barnes of Wayne township reportedly feared white caps after leaving a church. He disappeared and was found the next morning with a bullet to the heart. a revolver was found with four empty chambers and his clothing scorched. A letter to Miss Sarah Bodson warned she would never see him alive again. Post mortem by Squire Mathews concluded death by own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Barnes
Wayne Township
Sarah Sfodson
Squire Mathéws
Electric Bitters Boost Health Credit and Local Notices
An old newspaper fragment highlights Electric Bitters as a lifesaving tonic for kidney liver and stomach ailments with local shop prices. It also mentions Judge Davis with a water spaniel and Nellson Applegate buying the Hodge farm for 8475 dollars, linking local figures and events in a compact, period tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Walker’ Deng Store
Batavia
J. B. Walker's
Wik Hamaburg
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Tux
Nantucket
Ppydia Thompson
John G. Armstrong
J. F. Hartman
Scott Bros
Milford Manufacturing Co
Manufacturing Co
Burg
H. C. Kain
Horace Robinson
Nellie Day
New Richmond
Bethel
Felicity
Bataata
Opera House
Della Temple
Pearl Leonard
Lida Avey
Hattie Kain
Trilla Griffis
Michael Groves
Charles Ehrnsberger
Clermont County
Legislature
Clermont
5Th Ohio Cavalry
Dayton
Charley Griffis
Main Street
Fred Grant
Gen. Grant
Bucklen
Arnica Balye
BRO
Bodman Tobacco
the Lady Evangelists
Kline
Batavia Township
J. Barrron
University of Michigan
Britton
Brown
Bennie D
H. W
Nina Walker
Bennie
Anna MacLefresh
Chile
Wood Cemetery
James DeMar
Indian Hill
the Hill
Presbyterian Church
Agnes Sutton
Delaware College
Georgetown
Society Notes
Womans’ Relief Corps
John Sprague
Carrie Reynolds
Richard Reynolds
Cheney
Donation Party
W. F. Crane
Holly
Tusalr
Judge Davis
Nellson Applegate
Hodge
Applegate
Jupen Cox
Judge Swing
Judge Smith
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