Vale Bandle Last Shoot Decides Clermont County Medal
The twelfth Bandle Shoot at Williamsburg on April 5 ended with Gran Bunyan and Merrick among top scorers. McNutt wins second prize hunting suit after three wins, while M. J. Swing receives the medal though Gran Runyan previously wore it. Unclear details note spectators, local participants, and celebratory remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gran
Bunyan
Merrick
Runyan
M. J. Swing
M. F. McNutt
Local Social News and Weddings Spark Community Buzz
Miss Annabel Sargent and Leeta Burke visited with Mr and Mrs Kennedy last Sabbath. Grace Hathaway travels to Cincinnati to see her mother and sister. Lyda Ferguson returns from Anderson Indiana and plans to relocate there. Local merchants plan store extensions amid a perceived business boom. The community mourns J W Kain with a Sabbath funeral. his passing ends a long era in Clermonts hotel scene. A new baby joins William Widmeyer’s family. Lillie Hageman wed John Foster at Cedar Grove in a quiet ceremony. The district readies for school close on April 27 with student entertainments forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabel Sargent
Leeta Burke
Carrie Reynolds
Harvey Hamilton
Messrs. Temple
Grege
Tatman
G. H. Kain
John Kain
Batavia
J. W. Kain
William Widmeyer
Phil Walker
Columbia
Lillie Hageman
John Foster
Cedar Grove
James Hageman
Simeon Gobiet
David Swing
Chicago
Mathews
New Vienna
Samuel Miller
Harry Miller
G. E. Hageman
Cincinnati
Gus. Hageman
Walnut Hills
Katie
Robert Foster
New Richmond
T. G. Foster
M. E. Snell
Kate Lytle
Estelle Norris
Williamsburg
Samuel Cobb
Clermont
Kain
Main and
Third
Black and
Hines
Elizabeth Ellis
Ager
Dan Kain
Uri
Presbyterian
Albert Pardonner
Midletown
Mary Tice
Sardinia
J. M. Goodwin
Bethel
Philip Phillips
Felicity
Anna Sargent
Lizzie Reed
Pearl McKibben
Ada Foster
Edna Aultman
Anna Crane
Etta Fee
Ollie Page
Elmer Hutson
D. L. Fitzpatrick
Otis Milner
Frank Ellsberry
Charles Davis
James Fitzpatrick
Morris Ujrey
Lenla Burke
Alice Kennedy
Charles Durham
Argelae
Lou Ellsberry
Mack Morrow
Brown
Columbus
Allen House
Capt. Burke
Leila
Wyoming
Henry Hannah
Georgetown
Thompson
Adams
Oswego
Baptist Church
Captain Burke
Election results bring town happiness and change
The township celebrates a clear election outcome with residents noting improvements and community activity. Changes include James Homan building a home, James Reynolds moving to Cincinnati, Ira Waddell relocating to Asbury and M Reed taking post office duties, and various local social visits and gatherings.
Popular Clermont attorney Hugh Llewellyn Nichols profile
This tribute highlights Hugh Llewellyn Nichols born March 25 1865 in New Richmond. A Cincinnati Law School graduate and partner at Nichols Nichols he married Louisa Stirling in 1887. A Democrat Presbyterian and determined businessman he resides on Main Street Batavia and is seen as destined for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Llewellyn Nichols
New Richmond
Lincoln
Valley City
Cincinnati Law School
Prcfile
Nichols & Nichols
Louisa Dean Stirling
W. B. C. Stirling
Batavia
Main Street
Our New Magistrates Vote Totals in Goshen Township
Abstract of votes polled for justices at the recent spring election in Goshen Township. Results show Kemp and Applegate leading in multiple precincts with various minor candidates noted as declining to run. Local reports include social visits, weddings, and community notices from Bethel, Williamsburg, and surrounding areas.
Electric Bitters praised by doctors and druggists
WD Salt a Druggist of Bippus Indiana testifies that Electric Bitters cures rheumatism after six bottles. Abraham Hare a Bellville Ohio druggist calls it the best selling medicine in two years. Thousands back the claim that Electric Bitters cure liver, kidney and blood ailments. Available at J B Walker Williamsburg and W R Walker Batavia for fifty cents a bottle.
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Bippus
Ind
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
J. B. Walker
Williamsburg
W. R. Walker
Batavia
Seed potatoes and garden seeds advertised in Williamaburg
Joseph Walker of Williamaburg Ohio advertises a wide selection of seed potatoes garden seeds and canned goods with dried fruits prunes at 21 pounds for 1.00 and 5 cents per pound. He claims his prices cannot be equalled elsewhere and urges immediate purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight's
Williamaburg
Joseph Walker
Ohio
Sensational Milford Shooting Ends in Far-Reaching Turmoil
A Milwaukee area tragedy unfolds as James Paine, a colored laborer, shoots his wife fatally in bed with O'Hara a plasterer. Paine escapes then surrenders the next day. O'Hara is missing. The wounded wife remains gravely ill with little chance of recovery.
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Milford
James Paine
Lookout
O'Hara
Ed. Hillman
O’hara
Cincinnati
Paine
Batavia
Curry
Dr. Curry
Reverend Porter Delivers Sermon at MBE Chapel
Sunday evening at the M BE Chapel Rev Porter D D preached an able sermon from the text Godliness is profitable in all things. Mrs Laura Burgere reported better. Phillip Arm wrong. Ed Jones sisters from Chicago and Peoria visited last week. A J Miller plans to move to Cleveland to enter hotel business. Goerns Thomas and bride begin housekeeping in the old toll gate property. May blessing crown their joys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Young
California
Sarah McLefresh
J. G. Prather
J Curtis
Maria Stickney
Laird
Samuel Rust
Clifford Woods
Rev. Laird
M. E
Bertie Rice
Maude Sterfield
Laura
Florence Clark
Sallie Rust
Bear Creek
Lou Sanders
Johnaville
Wesleyan Society
Chile House
Carrie Bushman
Florence Hurley
Laura Clark
Will Noland
Carrie Young
Oscar Sanders
Chester Phillips
Inge Sallie Rust
Maude Waterfield
Zella Prother
Emma McKinney
Berlin
Armacost
Isabel
Porter
D. D
M. BE
Laula Burgere
Phillip Armwrongee
Ed Jones
Chicago
Peoria
A. J. Miller
Cleveland
Goerms Thomas
Bride
Ney Ware
Ton
Misa
Maggie Titus
Barr
David Snyder
Walnut Hills
L. Martain
Joe Hall
T. Whittaker
Los Angeles
George Thomas
Hulda Brusik
Presbyterian Church
Rev
Gobiet
Clermont Directory lists township officers elected spring
Recap shows a slate of officials across Batavia Franklin Goshen Jackson Miami Monroe Ohio Pierce Stonelick Tate Union Washington Wayne Williamsburg with party affiliations Republican Democratic Prohibition. Indicates re election. Overall tally Republican 31 Democratic 59 Prohibition 1 total 91.
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Batavia
John L. Moore
R. Franklin
Arthur L. Clark
D. Goshen
John O'Connor
D. Jackson
A. W. Predmore
D. Miami
Newton H. Haywood
George B. McKinley
Ohio
Louis Golsch
Stonelick
John G. Stone
Augustus Rufflow
Tate
Daniel Finney
D. Union
Evan Hughes
David Furtong
D. Washington
Thomas Green
D. Wayne
Frederick Long
D. Williamsburg
George Hutton
Amelia
B. W. Smith
R. Bantam
Harry D. Ely
R. Batavia
John E. Moore
D. Bethel
James Fitzpatrick
D. Branch Hill
William B. Hutchinson
D. Felicity
Alvin Love
George W. Fagin
Robert Hunter
D. Laurel
Jacob Hodges
D. Locust Corner
George Trump
D. Loveland
James Creager
D. Milford
Andrew J. Sweet
Milford hack-driver John Simonton meets grisly railroad death
The body of John Simonton of Milford was found on the Little Miami Railroad near Plainville, mangled and unrecognizable except for his clothes. He likely wandered onto the tracks after his Monday trip and was struck by the New York Express near 8 o'clock, with another report saying he fell from a train at Plainville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Simonton
Milford
Little Miami
Plain
Newtown
Plainville
John B. Illen
New York Limited Express
Mountain Pink shines for Batavia amateur troupe
Batavia's amateur dramatic company delivers a strong edition of Mountain Pink with solid acting from Miss Bicking in the lead and a capable ensemble. Performances earn praise for Frank Hitch and Miss Glaney among others, while stage setting credits go to Lane and Stymers. Receipts totaling 179 over two nights are noted, with plans for a permanent society and a possible future play. The piece calls for a better local orchestra and criticizes the Cincinnati Orchestra's impact on some scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Miss Glaney
Miss Stagg
Belle Trafton
Arthur Carnes
Captain Bonnery
Harry Brunaugh
Jerry
Milt Kain
Seip
Messrs
John W. Lane
A. B. Stymers
Sam’s
Posen
Hearts of Oak
Cincinnati
Longest‑tenured Batavia business figures named
Mr. J H Hamilton notes Harvey remains in the hotel business for about thirty years at the corner. John Zurmuhle, likely the oldest merchant, has run Batavia’s shoe-making business since 1551 and in his current shop since 1853. Uncle Wes Kain of Williamsburg dies at about sixty eight, longtime Rain House landlord.
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Batavia
J. H. Hamilton
Hamilton House
Harvey
Main Street
John Zurmuhle
Wes Kain
Williamsburg
Zurmuhle
Hamilton
Milford and Miami Valley Meeting Called For Next Thursday
A meeting for all interested in Milford and the Miami Valley prosperity is set for next Thursday night at L A West's office. Mrs Con W Gatch is seriously ill with pneumonia. An election contest is reported and Branch Hill ballot box key issues arose when a table drawer was used to receive ballots before the key was found. William Tudor and Frank Smiser are the Republican and Democratic candidates for Justice of the Peace and Clark respectively. Cornelius McNelis of Fayetteville assigned to J B Tuen. Halsey Harvey returned from college last Saturday. L O Greene Camp No 264 Sons of Veterans was organized March 31 with officers named. Two building associations approved a new safe to protect books and papers. E L Harker’s remains were buried last Saturday. Beechhurst reading circle meets April 12.
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L A. West
Milford
Miami Valley
Con W. Gatch
Branch Hill
William Tudor
Justice of the Peace
Frank Smiser
Clark
Cornelius MeoNelis
Fayetteville
J. B. Tuen
Halsey Harvey
L. Greene
Sons of Veterans
Tord
Joseph Sanders, Jr
W.A. Ward
Daniel W. Murphy
A. J. Jones
Charles Shaw
Ellsworth Rice
Frank Fisher
Eugene Jones
R. McGee
Ward Stevens
Eugene Shumard
Emly W. Queal
Chapin
Consolidation of Two Normal Schools Opens at North Liberty
The Southwestern Ohio Normal and North Liberty Academy and Normal School join to form a twelve week session at North Liberty Adams county starting April 17 1888. Pupils may enter anytime with tuition for the term ten dollars. Rooms and boarding available. apply to Principals J E Copps Cherry Fork or Isaac Mitchell Georgetown Ohio.
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Southwestern Ohio Normal
North Liberty Academy and Normal School
North Liberty
Adams County
Ohio
J. E Copps
Cherry Fork
Isaac Mitchell
Georgetown
A Woman's Discovery by a County Lady
A county woman credited Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption with dramatic relief after seven years of illness. She suffered a three month cough and insomnia until a single bottle brought sleep and claimed a miraculous cure. Mrs. Luther Lutz named. Free trials offered by local druggists in Shelby and Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W.C. Hamrick & Co
Shelby, N. C
J. B. Walker
Williamsburg
W. R. Walker
Batavia
Consumption cured recipe offered by retired physician
An old physician claims a simple vegetable remedy can cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and all throat and lung ailments plus nervous debility. He will mail the recipe free in German French or English with directions from Wyss 10 West Block New York to any requester.
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Rgo
Barn Fire Destroys Squire Murphy's Farmstead
A large barn on Squire Murphy's Middletown farm along the Newtonville Goshen road burned Thursday night. The blaze, cause unknown, destroyed farm implements, a buggy, wagons, two horses and feed stored inside. Tenants Preston Ferree faced a heavy loss as contents were not insured. barn insured with Ohio Farmers via Logan's agency. Pianos and organs instruction books at Halick Bros Batavia advertised.
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Squire Murphy
Middletown
Newtonnville
Goshen
Wayne Township
Preston Ferree
Ohio Farmers
Logan's
Local notes and social rounds in Batavia district
Mr Holly Nicholas Corbin and family moved to Gano Butler county last week. Several attending events include Mountain Pink by Batavia Histrionic Society and a wedding in Cincinnati. A saw mill and houses boost town growth. many visits and travels noted in Batavia and surrounding areas.
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Nicholas Corbin
Famiily
Gano
Butler County
Blanche Wiltsoe
T. L. Herget
C. J. Swing
Hannah Prickett
H.C. Fagin
Chile
Mountain
Batavia Histrionic Society
Christian Chapel
A. Whippy
J. A. Paul
Emma Teal
Fio
Haworth
Mountain Park
Batavia
John L. Jones
Annie Gerson
Hain Ion
Mr. Dolt
Ella McGuire
Alya
Carrie Martin
Edith Bagby
Cincinnati
Ha Teal
Queen City
Pat Hayes
Local families note moving, school reorganization gains praise
Carrie Wortendyke of Hamilton visits her mother Mrs. Jones as two local youths depart. Stella Holter returns to Pt Isabel for spring classes. Mt Carmel teacher roster organized under M J Holter with Leona Curry secretary. Dr Mulloy moves back to Mulberry. medical graduate Codie to take position at Cin. BNO Dir. Gonoway.
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Carrie Wortendyke
Hamilton
R Robert Jones
F. S. Jones
Stella Holter
Pt. Isabel
Schwab
Lillie
Cincinnati
Carrie Avey
Mt Carmel
Eugene Din
Ella Avey
Bert Avey
Viso
T. B. Mulloy
Mulberry
Medical College of Cin- Bno
Gonoway
Codie
Amelia E G Penin named honorary Ohio Exposition commissioner
Amelia E G Penin is appointed honorary Commissioner of the Ohio Centennial Exposition to be held in Columbus in September and October. The article lists local social visits, school director elections, and community updates from Amelia including visitors from Columbia Texas Cincinnati and Cinim ati with several residents moving houses and hosting gatherings.
Biggest Bargains in Williamsburg at W A McKeever
Williamsburg shoppers find a full stock of groceries provisions and tobaccos at W A McKeever on Main Street with other seasonable goods. The ad notes W A McKee Hamsburg Ohio and mentions WALL paren window glass paint varnish and house decorating goods at D B Walker's Wet Olive.
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Williamsburg
W. A. McKeever
W. A. McKee
Hamsburg
Ohio
Walker's
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