Democrats in Clermont Clash over Post Office Picks and Kicking Society
A Clermont county dispute over four Post Office appointments triggers political fury in Monroe and Edenton with threats of a kicking society in Batavia. Names include Mrs. L Sylvester, Wm Barr, Joan Bolser, Frank Schooley. Uncle John Turner and Joe Nichols figure in a heated fallout amid Democratic tensions.
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Batavia
Bond
Oliver Perry Griffith
Hugh L. Nichols
Grover
Edward Albert Lockwood
Stephen Cramer
John Wesley Davis
Thales Plato Breeding
Clermont
Laurel
Edenton
Newtonsville
Belfast
L. Sylvester
Wm. Barr
Joan Bolser
Frank Schooley
Brice
John Turner
Sylvester
New Richmond
John
Turner
Joe Nichols
Nichols
Monroe Township
Stephen
Hugh Perry
Edward
John Wesley
Plato
Monroe
Little Wayne
Barr
John Prickett
Prickett
Hatavia
Double Cut Ends Life of Old Teamster Near Batavia
A well known Batavia teamster and trader named Jake Worstell killed himself in a barn near Brazier. He had suffered heavy drinking after a pension began in 1883 and used two pocket knives to sever his neck, dying before found by his sister Amanda Gardner and neighbor Mr Becket. An inquest by Justice of the Peace Smith returned a verdict based on the facts.
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Batavia
Jake Worstell
Jake
Worstell
Brazier
Amanda Gardner
Cincinnati
Mr. Becket
Justice of the Peace Smith
Amelia
Local man jailed for break in Felicity home
Mack Taylor who claims Higginsport as home was in county jail Tuesday charged with breaking into Ann Lanham’s house at Felicity. The Odd Fellows celebrate their seventy fourth anniversary at New Boston Fair Grounds on the 26th. invitations extended to all with baskets welcome and good speakers.
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Mack Taylor
Higginsport
Ann Lanham
Felicity
Odd Fellowship
New Boston Fair Grounds
Charleston Cincinnati and Chicago Railways Unite in Major Deal
Consolidation completes a sale that places the Charleston Cincinnati and Chicago line under Samuel Hunt and a Southern investor group. The new scheme plans a fresh company to finish 800 miles linking Charleston to Charlotte, with construction advancing to Ironton and Portsmouth then a junction with the Cincinnati Portsmouth and Virginia line.
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Samuel Hunt
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Virginia
Charleston, Cincinnati
Chicago
Mr. Hunt
Charleston
South Carolina
Ashland
Kentucky
Blacksburg
Augusta
Georgia
Lancaster
Charlotte
North Carolina
Tennessee
The
Investment Co
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Hunt
Exchange of Securities
Ironton
Ohio
Aug Kellendar Leaves After Quiet Sale of Farm
Aug Kellendar who lived near Afton for ten years sold his farm and chattels on Monday in a quiet transaction and disappeared, leaving creditors disappointed and puzzled about his whereabouts.
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Kellendar
Afton
Gardeners and speakers feature in local vignette
Charley Tatman's garden and John Parrott's insurance agent appear among residents. Uncle Gus Moore visits the widows while Perry Griffith offers appointments. "Tubby" Hamilton is noted for his maiden speech when it happens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Tatman
John Parrott
Gus Moore
Perry Griffith
Fire Hits Jamieson Block In Main Street
A defective flue in the Jamieson block on Main and Third streets set fire to the roof Thursday morning. The bucket brigade stopped the blaze before the engine arrived. the Advance office on the second floor suffered minor water damage, other occupants escaped without loss.
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Jamieson
Main
Third Streets
Ohio fish and game bill tightens rules across state
Ohio lawmakers submit a bill banning inland fish catching by devices beyond hook and line, restricting black bass to June 15 through December 1, and prohibiting nets. It freezes minimum bass size at eight inches, limits bait, sets fines, and restricts hunting gear and methods. Exemptions include certain birds, aliens may hunt on their premises, and through-carrier transport of game is allowed.
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Ohio House of Representatives
Lake Erie
Maumee Bay
Maumee Bridge
Portage Bay
Oak Harbor
Sandusky Bay
Mud Creek
East
West Harbor
United States
Ohio
John Washbur 1 Pioneer Citizen Dies at 71
John Washbur 1 a longtime resident of New tonsville and last charter member of Ed enton Lodge F. and A. M. died Friday night April 7 at age 71. He was buried from Newtonsville M. E. church Monday afternoon with services by Rev. C. J. Wells. Masonic brethren and G. A. R. comrades attended the funeral.
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John Washbur
Newtonsville
Edenton Lodge
A. M
M. E
C.J. Wells
Masonic Brethren
Fire in Duckwall valley scorches fields and tobacco beds
Fire department responds to a Friday blaze in the Duckwall valley. The flames, started in a clearing on the Amstedt place and driven by high wind, spread over surrounding fields, destroying fences and timber and a tobacco bed. Two tenement houses on Moses Duckwall’s property were only scorched thanks to swift neighbor help.
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Duckwall Valley
Amstedt Place
Moses Duckwall
Urbana Beauty Hoisted For World’s Fair Statue
A glowing local tale claims Urbana hosts a singularly lovely girl rumored to rival an entire town’s charm. World’s fair commissioners allegedly sought her for America’s silver statue, while nearby Batavia and Clermont county offer many contenders, underscoring a boastful regional vanity.
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Urbana
America
Batavia
Clermont County
Arbitration awards compensation for Batavia railroad right of way
The arbitration panel F J Roudebush C E Rottinger and Frank White awarded compensation to multiple claimants for the P W and Batavia railroad change near the Batavia depot totaling 2750 dollars. Work begins immediately with a new depot and additional siding planned.
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F.J. Roudebush
Owensville
C. E. Rottinger
New Richmond
Frank White
Batavia
Batavia Depot
Roudebush
Rottinger
Mr. White
C. W. Pegg
G. W. Hulick
G. W. Duckwall
Katie Duckwall
Moses Duckwall
Personal notices and community mentions from Batavia area
A string of social and local updates lists Mrs J P Robinson visiting sister Mrs Hancock in Amelia and other guests, Miss Winnie Kell honored at Bethel, Miss Blanche Kain in Cinderella at the Pike Cincinnati, plus school and job notices for local residents and Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertisement.
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E. Q. Crane
Winnie Kell
Bethel
Katie Talley
Hotel Arms
Walnut Hills
Cincinnati
Rachel Smith
Smith's Landing
Pittsburg
QC. P. Patton
Moscow Public Schools
North Liberty
Boxwell
Wayne Township
Adams County
Blanche Kain
J. Edgar Kain
Pike
Will M. Fulton
Locust Corner
Fulton
Clermont area wagon bridge misidentified in notices
The Clermont Courier editors are urged to verify geography of Clermont county as the Little Miami River bridge lands on Hamilton county soil with Warren county line 300 yards upriver, per Loveland Enterprise. Leonard Lutz of Stringtown is sued for $5 000 for breach of a marriage contract with Mrs Berry near the locale. he is noted as wealthy in real estate and capable of repairing damages.
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Clermont County
Batavia
Clermont Courier and
Valley Enterprise
Little Miami River
Hamilton County
Warren County
Loveland Enterprise
Leonard Lutz
Stringtown
P. Berry
Explosion at Rex Mineral Water Well Shocks City
About 11 o clock Thursday a powerful blast rattled houses and shook hills near Walnut street. The Rex Mineral Water Well discharge pipes were plugged, causing the explosion. Fred Smith, honeymooning son of the proprietor, halted the water flow to save the venture and a young wife likely.
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Walnut Street
Moscow
Fred Smith
New Richmond
New Richmond News
Burgett hired to teach physiology anatomy at Bethel Normal
Prof O B Burgett, a noted teacher who has attended lectures at Ohio Medical College and the Kentucky School of Medicine, is employed by Bethel Normal to teach Physiology Anatomy and Narcotics effects amid ongoing costs and tuition stays comparable to similar institutions.
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O. BE. Burgett
Ohio Medical College
Cincinnati
Kentucky School of Medicine
Loulaville
Bethel Norma
Pleasant Easter Wedding at Zionville
A pleasant Easter wedding was celebrated on April 2 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas White in Zionville. Miss Mollie White wed Harry Lewis from Warren county near Lebanon, with Rev. Burdsel of Marathon officiating and an elaborate supper following. Attendees included numerous White family members and friends from Lebanon and Monterey.
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Thomas White
Zionville
Mollie
Harry Lewis
Warren County
Lebanon
Burdsel
Marathon
Emma
Lulu
Minnie White
James White
Bart White
Frank White
Tom and
Evert
John Johnson
Guston and Frazier
Charlotte Brunk
Lucas Griswold
James Brown
Virginia Brown
Monterey
Strained Ties Spark Cincinnati Night Out Tale
The piece recalls Dr. John Gaskins of Amelia and neighbor William alias Bill Judd. A Cincinnati pawnbroker, a watch, a reputation and whiskey figure in a tangled tale of woe. The old friends reportedly went on a jag in Cincinnati for a time.
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John Gaskins
Amelia
William
Bill Judd
Cincinnati
Matt
Government vs Carter case paused for October
William Carter faced a fraud pension claim charge before Judge Sage. With the government not ready for trial, the case was continued until October and Carter was released on bail. The piece criticizes officials for bluffing at taxpayers’ expense and questions the case’s merits.
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William Carter
Sage
Carter
Court Actions Requesting Various Civil Matters
New cases listed include Isadora Griffith versus Solomon Bolender for $200 plus 68 interest since September 1891. Samuel Clark executor of John Johnson sues Wm Myers for $292.53. Louisa Afspring seeks divorce and alimony from Wm Afspring. Sarah Cox sues H S Brown et al for partition and equitable relief. Mt Carmel Lodge No 190 S C O F sues John G Slone for foreclosure. Amelia Building and Loan Co sues Austin and Mary Davis for foreclosure.
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Isadora Griffith
Solomon Bolender
Samuel Clark
John Johnson
Wm. Myers
Louisa Afspring
Wm. J. Afspring
Sarah Cox
H. S. Brown
Mt. Carmel Lodge No
John G. Sl
Juries Drawn for May Session as Court Opens
The names were drawn on Monday for the grand and petit juries. The session begins May 2. An ad notes the Evolution of medicinal agents shifting away from old herbs and draughts to liquid laxative Syrup of Figs. Verify it is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company and sold by leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Company
Normal at Georgetown to frame program for teachers and trainees
The Georgetown Normal will arrange curricula with focus on teachers and future educators. Beginning and advanced classes cover key subjects, with review options for returning students. It promises strong facilities for graduates, undergraduates, commercial and shorthand students, aiming for lasting permanence and high value for patrons.
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Georgetown
Bethel Normal Offers Free Oratory and Reading Session
A Bethel Normal School announces a second session of instruction in Elo cution and Reading free of extra charge. Leeta B. Grosheim leads the department with strong recommendations from Professor Pinklay's school of oratory.
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Bethel Normal
Leeta B. Grosheim
Pinklay
School of Oratory
Farmers Pure Seed Company Organized In Hillsboro
Farmers Pure Seed of Hillsboro organized under state law with capitalists and businessmen. The firm aims to place pure seed wheat with farmers on a share basis. W S Atchley of Williamsburg named as county rent agent to distribute wheat. W Born as agent to assist.
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Hillsboro
Atchley
Williamsburg
W. Born
Teachers urged to join South Western Ohio Normal School
Readers are invited to enroll in the South Western Ohio Normal School at Georgetown Ohio with a session beginning April 26 1808. The notice promises improved teaching methods and strategies for handling pupils tardiness attendance and discipline under energetic instructors.
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Ohto Ormal
Georgetown
Ohio
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Goshen Township
Athens
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H. F. Wortkamp
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W. T. Elrod
Moone & Houlion
Hulbert Brock
Sixth and Vine Streets
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West Union
John Rowinson
Circus
Council
Richmond
Wiitlnam Lochren
Minnesota
James Glancy
George Maham
Highland County
Sarah Calahan
Lorado
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William Cramer
B. and O
Loveland
A.J. Temple
Lindale
Charles Nold
Adams
H. C. Jeremiah
Tabasco
Grand Lodge of Ohio, F. & A. M
Brown and
Clermont Counties
John Davis
Thos. G. Boldwwell
C. P.& W. Road
J.c.mcmahan
Batavia High School Alumni Association
P. F. Jamieson
Altona
Tom Coulter
the Treasury
Washington
John B. Brawley
Pennsylvania
Poin M. Offutt
Glenn
Race and
Fifth Streets
Dr. Offutt
Mineral Springs
C., P. and W
Smith Grimes
Olive Pease
Squire William Pease
Albert Reppard
Holmes & Burger
Goshen
Peter F. Swing
Conkling
Indian Hill
Miami Township
Judge Swing
Mt. Carmel High School
Summerside
M. BE
Messrs
Robert Cohoon
Harvey Jones
Daniel Mergier
Willie Hanlon
George Hatfield
Anna Hall
Ruth Hill
Lena Osterholts
Courier
Alneas
ODD Fellows
cPa Y
Messrs, Bernstein & Copeland
Bernstain & Copeland, P
Egga
Frep Bomaver
Stirling & Moore
Mary Garland
Olive Branch
James Murdock & Co
Wm. Betts
Hood
Frank P. Hamiron
West Seventh Street
Elm
Lutz
Grand Jury
John Carns
James Bennett
Rererereere
Pierce James Emery
Miami
Charles W
Page
Franklin McK
Barns
W.H. Watkins
Ashington
Alex Redwood
John Brunner
Rilo
Portera
Batavia Wright Sprague Williamsburg
Clifford Lee J. . Shaw di
Atea
Lewis Gravenbacher
Tate James W. Weaver
Augustus Stark
Petit Jury
J. F
Cchtie
Stonelick
Sebastian Hoag Stonelick
Orn Miller
Miami A
Michael Kessinger
Batatavia
James Homan
G. B Davis
Ats
W. F. Crane
Peta
Batavie
W. F. Cramer
C. L. Handers
Frank
Gerward
Adeeed
E. Thompson
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