Rockyford Jersey Auction Draws Buyers From Several States
Jersey cattle sale at Rockyford stock farm attracted fanciers from multiple counties despite cold weather. N. R. Morgan of New Concord led purchases for a substantial herd. buyers from Columbus Clarksville and Lebanon acquired numerous cows and heifers with prices ranging from $20 to $150. The old Bordwell herd, established 1870, featured prominently among lots with many animals sold on six month terms at six percent.
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Rockyford Stock Farm
N.R. Morgan
New Concord
Rockyford
Bordwell
Marion Hill
A. T. Dempsey
Columbus
Ida
N. R. Morgan
Grace Jordan
John A. Kelley
Clarksville
Sun Maid Erie
M. P
Kentucky
Silver-Claudilet
Ith
Heifer
Dilatush
Lebanon
Eric Alpheus
Lily Fry
Cow
Bull
A. Chamberlain
Belle Ethic
Miss Tingle
Joseph Marie
Owensville
Moscow
N. R. Morean
Joseph Eubank
Crescent Springs
Minas
L. M. Buerkle
Batavia
Clarinda
Rockyford 2d
Luke Raymond
King Alden
Columbia
Bell of Moscow
M. R. Morgan
Ethics Prince
L. P. Bradbury
Pomeroy
Stella
Minnie M. P. Ethlo
Corre
Mabel Martin
Thomas Thompson
Glen Este
Mary Jordan
Eric
Dita Leen
G. N. Roudebush
Newtonsaville
G. W. Felter
Wil Mamaburg
L. F. Hulick
Maud EB. Waterfield
O. Bordwell
Petite Raphael
J. L. Miller
Hillsboro
Thomas Thompson Glen Este
Cold day on which nothing was left
The fruit men report a last week cold snap has skilted all fruit, yet relief comes from Florida oranges and home grown melons. The writer urges cheer, noting future harvests will restore apples, peaches, grapes, pears and plums despite current losses.
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California
Florida
Nature
New Trial Bid in State v Edward Jones Before Brown Co Court
The defense seeks a new trial in State versus Edward Jones to be argued at Brown County Common Pleas Court on a date placeholder. If denied, the case moves to the circuit bench on a writ of error with likely execution pending, as Jones remains sentenced to hang. A separate ad notes syrup of figs claimed as a modern medicine from a named company, sold by a druggist.
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Edward Jones
Brown County Common Pleas
Jones
Chickens at issue lead to jail and trial in Batavia
A report from Batavia says Mack Taylor of Felicity was jailed after an interview with squire Altman showing he tampered with M. D. Ross chickens valued at seven dollars and one hen turkey worth one dollar. Senior Brothers & Bennett faced Judge Davis and a jury for misappropriation and await trial. Taylor is described as white with colored associates and was held on a one hundred dollar bond.
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Senior
Guy
Eppert
Cramer
Mack Taylor
Felicity
Batavia
Squire Altman
Mack
M. D. Ross
Senior Brothers & Bennett
Davis
Taylor
Steamer Peosta Returns From Winter Cruise in Icebound Docks
The steamer Peosta lies at her docks snowbound after a winter cruise. Crew to be paid and discharged, then overhauled and reshipped. She will be placed on wheels to join Coxie’s army and cover the White House from Rock Creek. Captain Lew commands. Alcidas remains mate. John Young seeks cook promotion amid scarce rations. Owners demand 75000 dollars for services and supplies before wheeling.
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Peosta
Coxie
Washington
Rock Creek
White House
Lew
Alcidas
John Young
Cook
Batavia Hosts Boxwell Law Examinations For Clermont Youth
On April 7 the youths from several townships gather in Batavia for examinations under the Boxwell law. Tests begin at 8 a.m. in the school building with stationary supplied. Clermont aims to be banner county as entries rise from prior years. officials hope 460 to 500 examinees. Batavia offers hospitality and educational benefits.
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Batavia
Clermont
Banner
Captain John A Kline to Retire from Local Business
Captain John A Kline announces plans to retire from business in Batavia and may relocate his family. He is noted for his long service to the town, with a daughter and a fine family bloodline, and his name remains a local credit. The notice also promotes Ayers Cherry and Dihit Wromoltmnd as remedies for whooping cough and related illnesses.
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John A. Kline
Batavia Bia
Leaviim
Kline
Bia
Batavia
John
Josiah Wilson and the Wandering Wife Folklore
The piece satirically follows Josiah Wilson as his wife leaves again moving between Kentucky and imagined heavenly home. The old man remains calm, patient, and philosophical as tears and smiles echo through his troubles with a teasing sense of enduring romance.
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Josiah Wilson
Courier
Si Wilson
Josiah
Batavia Brick Works Promises Largest Local Enterprise
The Batavia brick works becomes the town’s largest venture with extensive buildings, a new hundred horse power engine, and many workers. Bricks claim to be finest in the United States and will fetch high prices as production stabilizes. promoter Mr. Collins is a savvy organizer expected to attract further industrial growth in Batavia.
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Batavia
United States
Collins
Controversy Hits Tennessee Normal School Board
The Lebanon Patriot reports ongoing legal fights surrounding Josiat Holbrook and agent GM Beall over a Tennessee normal school in Knoxville. Beall seeks money in chancery court while another suit accuses Holbrook of breaching a verbal college boarding house deal. An injunction shut a cheap boarding house, sending students back to the prior facility as further suits loom and enrollment issues rise.
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Knoxville
Lebanon
Josiat Hol
Erect Tenn
GM. Beall
GM. Beall ‘Continues With Unabated Fury. the Suit For the Money Due Mr. Beall
Chancery Court
Holbrook
Beall
Prof. Holbrook
The Farce of Life Lecture Opens Batavia
Howard Saxby the renowned orator and editor will lecture at Batavia City Hall on Saturday evening in April. The event, secured by the M E guild, promises a mix of pathos and humor as Saxby guides audiences between tears and laughter. The welcome to Batavia will be extended by organizers and locals alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Saxby
City Hall
Batavia
M.E. Guild
Saxby
Amelia high school commencement promises fine program
The Amelia high school commencement at Southern Clermont will feature Bellstedt's Orchestra. Graduates include Ethel M Hackett Will CO Lewis Otto CO Jackson Jane Thomas and John F Malick. Teachers listed are J B McKinney Minnie L Dugan Rhoda M Welch Harriet G Dean. Mat opening at David Thomas store.
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Amelia High School
Clermont
Bellstedt
Ethel M. Hackett
Will CO. Lewis
Otto CO
Jackson
Jane
Thomas
John F. Malick
J. 8. McKinney
Minnie L. Dugan
Rhoda
Social notes include visits and parties in Cincinnati and Washington
Mrs Auditor Davis visits sister in Cincinnati and Miss Shrofe travels from Newport to see Thomas Keen. Mrs Dr Ashburn hosts a ladies party on Thursday evening. Miss Grace Hambleton plans a Washington visit to Hon G W Hulick. Miss Kate Duckwall finishes a Washington visit and stays with Miss Grace Browning in Wilmington. Avehia Thibane and Moble Peterson visit Williamsburg to see Miss Peterson’s relatives. Mrs Judge Breeding hosts a party for Mrs G W Temple who plans moving week to their new home in Wales.
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Auditor Davis
Cincinnati
Shrofe
Newport Belle
Thomas Keen
Dr. Ashburn
Grace Hambleton
Washington
G. W.hulick
Kate Duckwall
Judge Hulick
Grace Browning
Wilmington
Avehia Thibane
Miss Moble Peterson
Williamsburg
Ex-Treasurer White Narrowly Escapes Trampling
P White former county treasurer was seriously injured while calming a horse controlled by James Hitch. The animal reared and trampled White before bystanders and a physician arrived. he suffered serious bruises but no fatal injuries. White is a well known Clermont resident and the incident drew concern from friends.
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P. White
James Hitch
Mr. White
White
Clermont
Clermont auctioneer Tom Atchley nearly dies by own hand
In Clermont a well known Elk Lick auctioneer Tom Atchley attempted suicide after severe pain from a leg injury. A knife wound to the throat was halted by timely medical aid. six stitches were needed and recovery is hoped. He is survived by his wife, three sons and one daughter.
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Clermont
Clermonters
Walter Simmons
New Richmond
Henry D. Brazier
Brazier
O. P. Sullivan
Tom Atchley
Elk Lick
Atchley
Mr. Atchley
Court report lists multiple partitions and divorces in early 1900s case
Decrees grant conveyance of Lena Frey to Mary Goble with $2000 appraised estate. costs split. other cases include partitions, guardianship for Arthur Custer, divorce for Barbara Sears, and several foreclosures and calendar trial dates through April 9.
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Lena C. Frey
Mary E. Goble
Lena Frey
G. W. McMurphy
A. Kelly
John A. Kelly
E. Q. Crane
Arthur Custer
Joseph Custer
Albert Custer
Barbara Sears
Edward Sears
Wm. Anderson
C. P. & W. Railroad Company
Wm. Herbert
Thomas P. White
Nancy Porter
Batavia and Boston free pike bill faces new block
A bill affecting the Batavia and Boston free pike is again to be blocked, delaying travel until October. Election day weather is described as bright yet bitter, with an east wind chilling voters and affecting some candidates. Millions of women use Dobbins Blesirio Soap daily and endorse its quality and price.
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Batavia and
Boston Free Pike
Manslaughter Verdict in Murphy Case at Williamsburg
Oscar Murphy was found guilty of manslaughter after a two day trial over the shooting of Skeet Anderson in a Williamsburg saloon on March 1, 1892. Anderson, a quarrelsome figure with a violent history, had threatened to kill Murphy. Murphy claimed self defense. Prosecutors, led by the county attorney, prepared to argue a motion for a new trial as defense counsel Britton and Hicks defended Murphy.
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Oscar Murphy
Skeet Anderson
Williamsburg
Jacobs
Anderson
Murphy
Squire McLean
Wm. Britton
Frazier & Hicks
Burwell Britton
Election Echoes Shine in Ohio Townships and Cities
In Monroe Old Bury Franklin township Miami and Washington townships vote Republican tickets with few exceptions. Goshen North and South Stonebick Amelia Bantam and Jackson townships lean Republican. Little Wayne elects Joan Foster justice of the peace. Tats township sees a full Republican sweep. Homer McLean loses mayoral bid in Williamsburg. Ohio township and New Richmond vote straight Republican for first time in 30 years. Mayoral winner LL. M. Dawson tops by 152 votes.
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Washington Township
Goshen
John O'Connor
Loveland
Charley Canton
North
South
Stonebick
Amelia
Bantam
Jackson Township
Little Wayne
Joan Foster
Ohio Township
New Richmond
LL. M. Dawson
Popular jurist improves after winter accident in Mobile
The jurist, weakened by last winter's accident, spends winter in Mobile with wife and daughter. Agnes Wickerham, daughter of Hon. J. M. McGrew, and wife visit Mobile. The judge expects continued health gains and strength to return to form. Court adjourned yesterday. Judges Cox and Smith headed home. Judge Swing stayed with local friends.
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Mobile
Ohio
Agnes Wickerham
J. M. McGrew
Cox
Smith
Swing
Dry dispute ends in yard altercation in Clermont
Abe Gardner and Henry Kuntz clashed in a brick yard on Sunday over who caused the dryness of Clermont. Kuntz accused Gardner of fueling dusty, thirsty conditions. Gardner denied involvement. The pair exchanged sharp words, a brief scuffle ensued, and they were separated. No arrests.
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Abe Gardner
Henry Kuntz
Clermont
Mr. Kuntz
Mr. Gardner
Mr. Kunts
Shiloh Anniversary Reflections and Temptation Parables
The passage marks the 82nd anniversary of the Shiloh battle and recalls youthful soldiers’ endured horrors. It contrasts aging burdens with the temptations faced by leaders like Ulysses Grant and Col. Breckenridge, then ends by praising Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and strengthener.
Hopkins and Estate Versus Malott Case Comes Before Court
The circuit bench heard the case of Maria Hopkins against Beulah Pease and G W Felter as executor of Wm Hageman estate, with Elia D Malott and others named as defendants in the action.
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Maria Hopkins
Beulah Pease
G. W. Felter
Wm. Hageman
Elia D. Malott
Popular Port of Cincinnati official faces rough reception
Henry Lemon, newly named collector of the Port of Cincinnati, is praised in Newtown yet teased by local youth. He enjoys the appointment but laments many pending duties and the likelihood of criticism no matter what he does.
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Henry Lemon
Cincinnati
Newtown
Ohio
Dentist from Newtonsville Visits Cincinnati Hotel
Dr. Anderson of Newtonsville visited Cincinnati and stayed at the Columbia hotel with three companions. He wore a diamond pin, which two McCoy Kentucky men and one Welsh did not wear. In the morning Welsh wore away the pin, noting departure time with a gold watch also taken from the McCoys.
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Dr. Anderson
Newtonsville
Cincinnati
Columbia Hotel
McCoy
Welsh
McCoy's
Bethel youth released after six days in jail
Edward Zugg of Bethel was fined 1500 for assaulting his father and jailed until paid. Audited release followed after friends argued insolvency and possible errors. The youth, bright and scholarly, is about to enter high school and is praised for debate prowess and potential to recover his name.
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Edward Zugg
Bethel
Justice
Davis
April Weather in Ohio Sees Wide Temperature and Rain Ranges
Historical weather for Ohio over eleven years shows mean temperatures around 50 degrees with April 1891's 52 for warmest and 1884's 48 for coldest. Record high 95 on April 17 1891 and low 10 on April 19 1987, plus 10 inches typical precipitation and 6.37 inches max in 1898. Southwest winds dominate as cloud patterns vary.
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Ohio
Astrological Portraits Tell Of Girls By Birth Month
An old prediction assigns a character to girls by birth month. January suggests a prudent housewife with melancholy yet good temper and fondness for fine clothes. February marks an affectionate wife and tender mother devoted to dress. March calls a frivolous chatterbox and connoseur in gowns.
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Jane
Mary
Irregular Tobacco Market Report From Cincinnati Leaf
A Cincinnati Leaf Tobacco Warehouse report notes a volatile week with fluctuating prices from buyers and sellers. Low grades hold value while medium grades ease. demand for fancy grades is scarce and old tobacco offers are uneven in price amid cold damage to plant beds and fruit.
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Cinsinnati Leaf
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Rocky Ford
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I Drogglate
Ayers
Glancy Grocery
Mardi
Judge Breeding
G. W. Temple
Court Report
John Farivo
M. Hauser
Johnston J. Armstrong
Cyrus Gaskins
Henry D. Kellum
Chas
P. Hall
Ida B. Hall
Loveland Mutual B. & L. Co
Allie B. Mendenhall
Gee
Stockton
Louis Dreiling
H. Ryan Va
John Well
Allie L. Cooper
William Cooper
John A. Jones
Hannah M. Warter
Geo
C. Green
C. KE. Bresler
Lon Gelvin
Monroe Old Bury
Franklin Township
Miami Township
Tats Township
Ed Conrey
Coxey
Homer McLean
Judge Cox
Shiloh
Ulyanes
Caprean
Fair Madeline
Col. Breckenbridge
Hood
Circuit Court
Dibner
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