Two Bantam Men Try to Die in Despair Then Are Saved
Harry Williams a Bantam blacksmith and veterinary helper struggles with deep melancholy after repeated self harm attempts aided by laudanum and attempted drownings. Squire William Studer, a longtime justice of the peace, ties a neck cloth and nearly ends his life before his wife stops him. he survives with medical care and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Williams
Bantam
Williams
Squire William Studer
Rhodes Will Case Faces Protracted Legal Hurdles
An order from Washington directs the co executor of Judge Hulick to transfer the deceased’s personal property to Washington. The will remains unsettled, delaying any sale of the Elbe stored effects at Batavia. The estate includes paintings, household goods, and items tied to the husband and son which the will cannot govern. Complications involve a $1600 trust from the husband’s father, real estate purchases, and claims by Washington officers. Months may pass before clear distribution and rightful transfer occur.
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Washington
Hulick
Rhodes
Elbe
Batavia
Valuable relics of Charley Pease two ancient canes described
Charley Pease owns two highly valued canes with historic ties to his family. One cane uses timber from the flagship Lawrence of Commodore Perry’s Lake Erie battle and is carved from bird's eye maple with an ivory head. The second cane uses a whale’s jaw and also features an ivory head, crafted by an ancestor who was a mariner over 200 years ago. Medicinal note promotes Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co. for laxative use.
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Charley Pease
Commodore Perry
Lake Erie
Pease
California Fig Syrup Co
Drogeiste
Philosopher of Modest Visits Town Father of Two Reads Arithmetic List
John Cook, known as a gentle local figure, visited town with two children for a school math exercise. He mused on their chances, critiqued a large arithmetic list, and joked about careers from lawyer to teacher while noting Homer Hahn’s shift to agriculture and regional political shifts reflected in Wayne township’s dog fennel.
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John Cook
Boxwell
John
U.S. Treasury
Homer Hahn
Kickapoo
Bailiwick
Wayne Township
Tobacco Market Report Predicts Scarcity and Steady Prices
Receipts and offerings have been liberal with sales satisfying most sellers. Prices remain uniform, reducing rejections, as good tobaccos show potential for further gains due to small crop size. Red fillers are firm, lower grades weak, old stock mixed with some sweetness, while new crop risks sweat damage in hot weather.
White and Heinrici announce retirement from business
The firm discloses it will sell its entire stock in trade for cash as it dissolves. White and Heinrici began as clerks, built a large county establishment, and earned public respect for integrity and helpful credits to workers. They retire with comfort and public esteem.
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Courier
White & Heinrici
Messrs
Colored candidates in West Loveland election
The West Loveland school director race included a white candidate A B Hawley and three colored candidates James R Hindman Miles Johnson and Henry Estell. Miles Johnson won the election as the colored vote mobilized many women to polling places while sixty three residents were registered. Mrs James KE Reeves was elected school trustee in the Paxton district.
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West Loveland
A. B. Hawley
West Side
James R. Hindman
Miles Johnson
Henry Estell
Paxton
James KE. Reeves
Correction on election returns for Squire Short
Printing error omitted Democratic votes for Squire Short on two tickets. Locust Corner precinct shows 64 but should be 165, Amelia precinct 111 for a total of 266 votes from 209 cast in Pierce township. Short has been elected eight times in succession and will serve % years more, admired as an efficient public officer.
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Squire Short
Mr. Short
Locust Corner
Amelia
Pierce Township
Fugitive Murderer Arrested in New Orleans Case
Arthur Powers, who killed Ezekiel Martin in Aberdeen three years ago, was captured in New Orleans last week and will be brought to Ohio for trial in Brown county. Martin was a prominent Aberdeen citizen and steamboatman. Powers has strong Brown county connections.
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Arthur Powers
Ezekiel Martin
Aberdeen
New Orleans
Ohio
Brown County
Powers
Martin
Kid Glove Election Captures Mt. Carmel Directors Race
In Mt. Carmel special school district voters cast about 186 ballots on Monday. Women led the turnout, carrying gloves as elegantly as they carried ballots. The vote split with Long Term candidates Schimmeeler, Perin, Weymer and Ricker and Short Term contenders Johnson Voight and others, amid a spirited but orderly contest.
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Mt. Carmel
John Schimmeeler
Artemas Perin
Satceon
Nicholas Weymer
J.T. Ricker
George Johnson
John Voight
New Richmond Youth Dr. Roberts Graduates Med College
D M Roberts, son of New Richmond progressives, graduated with honors from Ohio Medical College last week and obtained a responsible position at Good Samaritan hospital. He is nephew of Judge Frank and Auditor John Davis, an avid student and wide reader likely to excel in medicine.
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D. M. Roberts
New Richmond
Ohio Medical College
Good Samaritan Hospital
Dr. Roberts
Frank
John Davis
Burglars Rob Norton and Casey Store in Loveland
Burglars broke into the Norton and Casey store in Loveland at 2 o’clock last Monday morning. They shattered a large pane of glass to gain entry and carried off shoes and dry goods valued at about $300. No clues found.
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Norton & Casey
Loveland
Goshen to Welcome Chaplain John Lazer Apron String Show
Chaplain John UH Lazer, noted poet singer satirist and humorist, will give an entertainment at Goshen on Saturday evening April 13 titled Your Mothers Apron String. The nationally known speaker ranks with John B Gough and is praised by the press nationwide. Locals are urged to attend for a rare treat from a celebrated orator.
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John UH. Lazer
Goshen
John B. Gough
Parents blamed in coroner's Mead case ruling
Coroner Corbin of Montgomery County issues a lengthy ruling condemning the Hatton Christian Science operators for letting Lelia Mead suffer without proper treatment. He also implicates the parents as accessories and urges penalties for unauthorized healers, while calling for physician-led reform ahead of the next legislature.
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le Corbin
Montgomery County
Mead
Hattone
Christian Science Quacks
Lelia Mead
Corbin
Repute
Jurors drawn for April term scheduled to begin Tuesday
The grand and petit jurors were drawn on Monday to serve for the April term which begins Tuesday, April 80. The grand jury will sit that day and the petit jurors are to report on Tuesday, May 7.
Correcting the returns on Loveland election tickets
Loveland correspondent reports corrections to last week’s figures on the Loveland corporate ticket. The Citizens ticket did not win. Republicans and Democrats held conventions and nominated straight tickets. a petitioned citizens ticket included one new name. Ballots show mayor J Shearer and others with party labels and third-party marks.
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Loveland
Corporation
Citizens
J. Shearer
H. Clinton
Ind
C. Malott
H. W. Brock
H.W. Brock
W. W. Brock
G. M. Keeting
A. N. Paxton
Wm. Johnston
Marshal
J. J. Hill
R. T. Martin
J.J. Hill
Cornell
J. KR
Broken Engagement Delights Batavia Maidens in Drill
The Batavia military company of young ladies, once coupled nightly for weeks in Easter entertainment in a neighboring town, learns their services are no longer required. Milford residents had looked forward to the show, but transportation costs and other expenses likely led to the cancellation.
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Batavia
Praying Against a Woman Triggers Libel Suit
A Los Angeles city librarian sues a California clergyman after he publicly prayed for her cleansing and worthiness, calling the act libel. The court rules the prayer was not privileged since spoken in earshot of mortals, condemning the preacher’s vindictive method.
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California
Los Angeles
Intendo
Scamp
Nine Foxes In One Hour At Locust Corner
Squire Short of Locust Corner pursues chicken breeding and rival Fox, who stole a Plymouth Rock mother hen and 15 chicks. Fox captured next day in her den under Dr Trease’s carriage house, eight cubs trained. Locust Corner fox hunters recover brood and set a record without dogs or horses.
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Squire Short
Locust Corner
Brother Fox
Squire
Polis
Plymouth Rock
Reynard
Dr. Trease
Daughter of Harry Brock Burned by Upset Kettle
A Loveland girl, daughter of Harry Brock, suffered severe burns to her face and neck when a kettle overturned Monday night. She endures intense pain as medical aid is sought.
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Lile
Harry Brock
Loveland
Bethel Village Appoints New Lady Directors
Clerk Floyd administered the oath of office to Ruth Goodwin and Mary D Crane for three years each and to Mrs FE D South and W K R Thompson for two years, resolving a prior election dispute.
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Floyd
Bethel Village
Ruth Goodwin
Mary D. Crane
Fe.d. South
W. KR. Thompson
Free stone arrives at Batavia station for public sale
Four car loads of free stone have arrived at Batavia station and will be offered at prices about as cheap as ordinary flagging. The stone will be sold at rates that let almost anyone obtain a splendid free stone pavement, noted for its neat appearance.
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Batavia
Easter Sunday Music at Presbyterian Church
At the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning special music and singing for Easter Sunday will be rendered. The music service will include magnificent organ selections by Mrs Belt and anthems by the choir with a solo by a choir member. The sermon has been specially prepared for the occasion.
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Presbyterian Church
Tobasco special school election outcome with Masters win
John Masters, a Republican, defeated Eugene Thompson from the Democratic faction in Tobasco's special school election held Monday. The race centered on whether teacher salaries should stay at current levels or be reduced, with Thompson supporting keeping salaries and eleven women casting ballots.
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Tobasco
John Masters
Eugene Thompson
Masters
Thompson
Cincinnati rider sets bicycle record to Bata via
Adelbert Bunn rode from Fifth street Cincinnati to his father's drug store in Bata last Saturday, a 26 mile trip in about two hours twenty minutes. It is claimed as the fastest time ever made from Cincinnati by horse or wheel, despite a mile long hill on the route. On a level road the time would be shorter.
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Adelbert Bunn
Fifth Street
Cincinnati
Batavia
Third Annual Amelia High School Commencement
The Amelia High School holds its third annual commencement at the M. E. church in Amelia on Tuesday evening April 28, 1895, starting at 8 p m. The program includes the graduating class orations and a performance by Herman Bellstedt and his orchestra. Admission is 25 cents with reserved seats. tickets are sold at I Thomas' store.
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Amelia High School
M. E
Amelia
Herman Bellstedt
I. Thomas’ Store
Over the fence is out and back into the race
Walter Goodnow and Miss Davis, Epworth Heights society figures, were thrown from their carriage when their horse bolted after a baby wagon with a baby aboard. Rescued by bystanders, the incident leaves unresolved questions about possible legal action against the baby or horse.
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Walter Goodnow
Miss Davis
Epworth Heights
Old Mill
Nan Davia
Charleston
South Carolina
Muncie's Monthly Magazine Secures Front Rank Status
Muncie s Monthly Magazine solidifies its position in journalism with a half million circulation. The issue features superb illustrations and stories by distinguished writers, backed by fine typography and a people's price of 10 cents per number.
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Muncie
Vaudeville Week at Fountain Square Theatre Opens Sunday Matinee
Manager Anderson announces a full week of high class vaudeville at Fountain Square Theatre. The program features premier talent including The Nelson Family and Lew Hawkins with a no objectionable content policy and daily matinees at standard prices.
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Anderson
Fountain Square Theatre
Nelson
Lew Hawkins
Alice Raymond
Lillie
Allen
Georgie Lengard
Harbecks
DeBaux
Eddie Geguere
Blanche Boyer
Bailey
Mary Dawson
le Petite Freddie
Roger
Belle Dolan
Lebanon Blacksmith George A Allen Charged With Forgery
George A. Allen a leading Lebanon blacksmith was arrested on forgery charges by the Lebanon National Bank cashier. The alleged amount involved is 100. He is a newlywed son in law of John A Thompson and was noted for his poor handwriting and wavering paper quality observed by Mr Oglesby.
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George A. Allen
Lebanon
Lebanon National Bank
Allen
John A. Thompson
Oglesby
Elder Elk Lick resident Josiah Wilson badly hurt in wagon fall
Josiah Wilson aged Wincksmith of Elk Lick suffered three broken ribs after a wagon load of fodder tipped and jolted him on the road. The frail veteran, long troubled, faces a slow recovery due to his advanced age and the injury.
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Josiah Wilson
Wincksmith
Elk Lick
Moore divorce case moves on amid reported neglect
Coffman Moore of Amelia, once enlisted, was mustered out as her husband after filing for divorce in Clermont County for willful absence. later, Mrs Maiolma W. Moore obtained a divorce in Hamilton County for gross neglect. In other news, Scott Harrell, Terrace Park gravel pit night supervisor, suffered a severe cut over his right eye when a switch lever slipped last Saturday. he was treated and sent home to Columbus.
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Coffman Moore
Amelia
Clermont
Scott Harrell
Terrace Park
Bis
Columbus
Ayer’s Hair Vigoria Endorsed for Youthful Look
An advertisement claims baldness ages one and promotes Ayer's Hair Vigoria as the solution. It asserts the product suits both women and men, outperforming all other hair dressings and preserving a youthful appearance.
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Ayer
Men operate well driving machinery in Jamieson block area
Men with heavy equipment for driving wells arrived in town and set up in the rear of the Jamieson block on Main Street, continuing to work at the site.
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Jamieson
Main Street
Pleasurable Excursions at Low Rail Fare This Summer
The Pennsylvania Lines announce low rate excursion tickets to numerous destinations from May through August. Destinations include Baltimore Omaha Chattanooga Cleveland Roanoke and Boston with versatile routes to Niagara Falls Montreal Thousand Islands St. Lawrence and more. Public general sale. inquiries to F Van Duzen, Chief Assistant General Passenger Agent, Pittsburg.
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New England States
Atlantic Seaboard
Lake Region
North
Rocky Mountains
Wonderland
Mississippi
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
American Medical Association
Decatur
Ill
German Baptist (Dunkard
Pittsburg
Presbyterian German Assembly
Meridian
Miss
General Assembly Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Omaha
National Jr. C. U. A M
Chattanooga
Tenn
International Convention of Epworth League
Cleveland
National Republican League
Roanoke
German Baptist Meeting
Baptist U. P. Union
Asbury Park
Boston
Christian Endeavor Convention
Denver
Col
National Educational Association
Knights Templar
Atlantic City
Cape May
Long Branch
New Jersey
Missouri
Niagara Falls
Montreal
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence Rapids
White Mountains
Hudson River Territory
Long Island Sound
Newport
Narragansett Pier
Nantucket
Cape Cod
New York
Keystone State
Susquehanna
Juniata
Alleghenies
Johnstown
Washington
Oyson
Sone
F. van Duzen
Irvington Postmaster Hope Follows Railway Appointment
Shelby, a Newport, Kentucky man, has been appointed freight and ticket agent for the Cincinnati Ports mouth and Virginia road at Irvington six miles from Winchester. He fills the vacancy created by the death of Robert M. Foster who was Irvington’s postmaster. Residents petition Washington to have the new appointee named postmaster at Irvington.
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Wim. II
Shelby
Cincinnati, Portsmouth & Virginia Road
Irvington
Winchester
Newport
Kentucky
Robert M. Foster
Washington
Foster
Circuit Court Decisions Remand Several Cases for New Trials
The report states J. C. Higginboth, plaintiff in error, won against the State and the case is remanded for a new trial. Albert Miller, plaintiff in error, defeats Clermont county commissioners with a remand for a new trial. The Board of Education of Stonelick township, plaintiff in error, loses verdict and the case is remanded for a new trial.
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J. C. Higginboth
Common Pleas
Albert Miller
Clermont County
Boralof Education
Stonelick Township
Mary A. Mitchell
Witlin
Crayon Portrait Frauds Brought in by Train
Wilmington officers arrest two suspects on a wanted notice, identifying them on arrival at 2 23 pm train. Constable McLean confirms the men Davis and Fennell, caught with a crayon portrait of a lady and a fifty two piece dinner set premium.
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Veuil Arrestvu
Womien
Wilmington
Wm. McLean
Davis and
Fennell
Kohl and Middleton's Musee Theatre Opens Week of Attractions
Cincinnati venue announces week starting Monday April 8 with Miss Ida Austin posing bronze statues amid a lineup including Fred Rober P J Kenyon Etta Van Allen Higolettis Murphy Bowers Muth Emma Galles Vananner Barton Cramer N S Willand Carrie McAphee and others. Halls open at noon and shows run from 1 p m daily.
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Kohl & Middleton
Musee Theatre
Cincinnati
Ida Austin
New York
Fred Rober
Sampson
P. J. Kenyon
Mile Etta van Allen
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Modest
Grand Jury
Lewis Fitzpatrick
Tate Tate
George Herbert Perry
Holland
Williamsburg
James Leming Stonelick
B. F. Nash
Pierce James Hogan
John Sutton
As Wayne
Castien
Samuel Cover
V. H. Gregg Franklin
Pp. O. Alexander
Pierce
S. M. Gaskins
George Wyatt
John Abrams
Petit “Jury
Jacob Wolfer
Stonelick
Samuel Leever
M. W. Elliott Goshen
Edward Jones
Henry Westcamp
Board of Education of Felicity
Nine Foxes
Bethel School Board
Amelia Sclilools
Muncie’'S Monthly
Circuit Court
Fayette County Herald
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