Circuit Court Judgements and Dismissals Noted
The Sprague circuit court with Judges Smith and Swing and Clerk Bannister adjourned after hearing motions. Cases include John Sprague v C P W Railroad dismissed. Emma J Gibson alimony and appeal bond cases continued. various civil actions continued or affirmed, with new common pleas cases listed for April 20 and parties in Milford and New Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Smith
Mswing
W. H. Bannister
C. Teal
Joseph Cox
Cincinnati
Swing
Batavia
Josera Cox
John C. Sprague
C. P. & W. Railroad Company
Court of Common Pleas
Emma J. Gibson
George Gibson
Gibson
Circuit
EB. Q. Crane
Catherine Metzgar
Florence McDonald
Laura A. Dew
Laura G. Bodman
Rutherford Dennison
Amelia Dennison
David Corbin
Maria Peppers
E. Q. Crane
Catharine Metzgar
Albert Schaffer
John Jarman
Swings
Grace Durham
John Perin
Cox
John Sprague
Arbor Day Call Urges Citizens to Plant Trees
Arbor day arrives on the last Friday in April urging every citizen to plant a tree or a row of trees as a civic activity and environmental gesture.
Milford man James Gordon jailed again after failing to pay fine
James Gordon, sentenced a month ago in common pleas to five dollars and costs and committed to the workhouse until paid, was released on his own recognizance. He failed to meet the payment terms, was retaken by Sheriff Teal last week, and sent to the workhouse to serve the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gordon
Common Pleas
Stand
Sutton
Milford
Teal
Chilean schoolmaster and Civil War veteran featured in Clermont County
B F Zugg of Chile is noted as the only soldier school teacher in Clermont county. He joined the army at 16 after being rejected at enlistment, served about two and a half years, then taught for 31 years in Chile and Felicity, never sleeping away from home. He remains a young looking man, about 52 years old.
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B. F. Zugg
Chile
Clermont County
Death of Stephen Wood of Newtonsville aged seventy
Friends recall Stephen Wood of Newtonsville who died about two weeks ago at age seventy. He was the third of seven brothers all serving in separate regiments during the Civil War and returning home. He left a widow and two grown children and was interred with military honors as a G A R member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Wood
Newtonsville
Ohio
John
Samuel
Amelia High School Commencement at Amelia Opera House
Commencement exercises directed by Superintendent Live will be held at the Amelia Opera House on Tuesday evening May 4. The program highlights all music by young women and features multiple orations, solos, duets, and the presentation of diplomas under the direction of Superintendent Slye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia High School
Live
Opera House
Amelia
Slye
Clermont
J. R. Powell
J. Kyle Fagin
Cornet
Grace Behlman
Edmond M. Lewis
Stephenson
Wilhelm
Ruth S. Perkins
Johnson
Behlmen
Alice V. Hall
Clara Stephenson
C. C. Kearns
Chas, W. Nash
Board of Education
C. D. Munsey
Lalla Stephenson
Eldorado
Louella C. Meter Blute
Batavia High School Baccalaureate and Commencement Plans
The Batavia high school will hold a baccalaureate sermon at the Presbyterian church on Sunday morning April 25 with special music. Commencement exercises follow April 25 at city hall at eight o'clock. Fifteen graduates to receive diplomas nine girls and six boys. The program includes orations essays recitations solos and music by the home orchestra plus a Cincinnati flutist and harpist. Regular exams begin Monday May 26.
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Batavia High School
Presbyterian Church
City Hall
Cincinnati
Man seeks relief over three year abandonment in color line marriage case
Anthony Long of New Richmond sues wife Mary in common pleas court over alleged gross neglect and a three year absence. The piece notes the tale recalls an old song about Lucy Long and mocks Long’s demand that his wife return, implying he seeks to end the marriage rather than grant her time.
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Anthony Long
New Richmond
Mary
Common Pleas Court
Anthony
Lucy
Lucy Long
Mr. Long
Milford High School graduates six girls and seven boys
The Milford high school class of this year lists twelve graduates. Female students include Elizabeth Philhour Edna White Pearl Armstrong Martha Scott Rose Bickmore Norma Scott Marion Oxley. Male students include Webb Rybolt Ed Coler Cline Smith Harry Miller Clarence Ragand Clifford Hill.
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Milford High School
Elizabeth Philhour
Edna White
Pearl Armstrong
Martha Scott
Rose Bickmore
Norma Scott
Marion Oxley
Webb Rybolt
Ed Coler
Cline Smith
Harry Miller
Clarence Ragand
Clifford Hill
Highland County man in trouble over circular mail fraud
James Armentrout of Highland County faces possible court action after sending a circular offering 2 000 to 3 000 distributors and requiring 25 cents plus a two cent stamp. He promoted Dodsonville Poultry Yard and claimed official positions to boost credibility. He mailed a contract and circulars to a correspondent, prompting a government investigation and a potential appearance before Judge Sage.
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James Armentrout
Highland County
Armentrout
Foraker
Dodsonville Poultry Yard
James A. Armentrout
Miss Campbells Will Probated In Ban tam Estate Divided
The will of Miss Jane Campbell of Bantam probated after her death by self harm provides: bequest to John Fagin per deceased brother, $1 to each of Nancy Moore’s two children, $1 to Catherine Campbell’s son, and equal shares of all remaining real and personal property to Jennie Blaine Ellen Terwillegar Nancy Fagin and Robert Campbell. Jennie Huling receives $100 and executrixes Jennie Huling and Nancy Fagin bond posted. Personal estate valued at 2530 dollars real estate 221 acres about 5000 dollars. Will dated March 10 1897 witnessed by Charles S Huling and A J McNair. A J McNair attorney.
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Jane Campbell
Bantam
John
Fagin
John Campbell
Nancy Moore
Catherine Campbell
James Campbell
Jennie Blaine
Ellen Terwillegar
Nancy Fagin
Robert Campbell
Jennie Huling
Charles $. Huling
A. J. McNair
Bond
J.C. Tatman
Wendell Kline
Fred J. Kline
A.J. McNair
Weather Clerk Sparks Exchange Extracts In Across The Wire
Ripley Bee notes opponents of better roads and a port against railroads. The People's Defender cites a Portsmouth reporter praising a milliner for stocking up. Hillsboro News Herald: 135 teachers attended the Saturday examiners session, a record. Rainsboro reports a possible velnef canal coal discovery near there, with a porous oil-saturated stone sample noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro News Herald
Rainsboro
Assessors elect hear annual address by Auditor Davie
In town last Saturday the assessors elect received their books and papers and listened with patience and decorum to Auditor John W. Davie’s annual address. He instructed them in their duties with eloquent and pathetic language. The boys gave three cheers at the end and then went on their several ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Davie
Missing horse and wagon in rag trade transport
John Anderson and Dr. Dennison of Amelia rented a horse and wagon used by William Judd to haul rag merchandise to Cincinnati on April 5. Judd and the vehicle have not been heard from since, prompting Cincinnati Chief Dietsch and aides to investigate. Judd previously stole a horse in Allen Cowen's cutter, suggesting the rags may now be worthless and the horse likely gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anderson
Dr. Dennison
Amelia
William Judd
Cincinnati
Allen Cowen
Judd
Bologna
Portsmouth Youth Wins License for Clermont Marriage
A Portsmouth suitor in love with a Clermont girl sought a marriage license to avoid Batavia stopovers. Judge Griffith requested age and servitude affidavits. an endorsement from a Portsmouth contact affirmed the couple are old enough and have long known each other. The license was issued and all parties are described as happy.
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Portsmouth
Clermont
Griffith
Contracts Awarded For Bridge Repairs In County Session
At the last session of the Commissioners contracts for bridge repairs were awarded to Augustus Elmer for tavia bridge pier work and abutment, George W. Brown for Wayne township masonry, A Bigham for retaining wall and culvert, William Belt for Franklin township wall, Pattison Bros for channel clearing in Washington township, E B Cowgull for clearing and Clover Creek bridge work, and Charles Bushman for maintaining river road light at Coxe’s culvert during repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Elmer
Caetavia
George W. Brown
Wayne Township
A. Bigham
William Belt
Franklin Township
Pattison Bros
Washington Township
E. B. Cowgulll
FE. B. Cowgulll
Clover Creek
Charles Bushman
Coxe
Deputy Sheriff Buvinger Injures Finger With Sock Incident
Edwin Buvinger, a deputy sheriff, broke his finger in a odd accident last week while adjusting a sock. He pushed fabric over his heel causing the finger to snap at the joint. He plans to order rubber hose from the fire department once he can sign his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Buvinger
Mr. Buvinger
India
Fire Department
Examinations Test 146 Teacher Applicants Last Saturday
At the teachers certifying exam last Saturday 146 applicants perspired over peculiar questions. Many are teachers already holding certificates who must be reexamined to keep their schools. some are new applicants. In Cler mont there are three teachers for every school. Many youths seek schools in other counties where records are fine and promotions prompt.
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Clermont
Sunday observance marked at churches and schools
Next Sunday is Esterday due observance of which will be made at the churches and Sunday schools with special services music and decorations. The Presbyterian church will not have flowers but will be dressed with bright flowers and plants. The sermon is prepared to greet the joyful spirit of the sacred holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Ladies of the M. KE to hold luncheon and sale
The annual luncheon and sale by the ladies of the M. KE will be at Charles Ferguson’s store room at the foot of Malin street this Saturday evening. Admission is five cents and includes luncheon. Dainties for Easter dinner tables will be sold at very low rates.
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M. KE
Grid
Charles Ferguson
Malin Street
Clermont County Teachers Hold May Meeting in Batavia
The Clermont County Teachers Association will meet in Batavia on May 1. A highlight will be an address by Hon. C. T. Carson commissioner of common schools. Teachers are urged not to miss this event.
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Clermont County Teachers’ Association
Batavia
C. T. Carson
Common Aboole
Chillicothe
Senators and anglers headline local notices from Ohio papers
In Wilmington Journal a senator weighs a new job with 500 letters daily and a proposed auto reply. The Xenia Gazette reports river catfish fortunes with a 72 pound behemoth near Hamilton caught by William Kinnikin. West Union Scion notes H L Fenton’s civil service reform bill winning broad support and a push to open offices to capable Republicans.
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Xenia Gazette
Miami
Dayton
Hamilton
William Kinnikin
West Union
H. L. Fenton
Ohio
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Hillsboro Republican Reports Bond For Pease In Rape Case
Henry Pease the colored man was bound over to the grand jury in Hillsboro by Squire Maddox in 400. Pease could not post bond and remained jailed. The girl Carrie Larter testified with physician Dr. Lindsey of Xenia backing the case. Isaac Groves, a colored horse doctor, is also named in the testimony for a similar offense.
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Hillsboro
Henry Pease
Carrie Larter
Squire Maddox
Pease
Lindsey
Xenia
Isaac Groves
Toy gun hazards in Wilmington claim several youths
The article notes repeated youth gun incidents in Wilmington, including a shoulder wound from a gun in Louis Jones’s hands while playing with Gerald Brann and Bert Ballard. Brann was aided at home near the cemetery gate after the bullet lodged in his shoulder. the outcome remains unclear.
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Clinton Republican
Wilmington
Flobert
Louis Jones
Gerald Brann
Bert Ballard
Padtown
Young Brann
Jones
Hannes Miara
Dra
Green
Wire
Curious farm oddities amuse Miami township readers
Two strangers arrive to relieve the rainy spell while a Milford farmer reports an elephant faced pig born last week with a long upper lip and oversized ears. A six legged lamb from Mr. Wilson of Repose hops about on two legs when tired, prompting jokes about Congress and wool protections. Memorial services shift to May 31 if May 30 falls on a Sunday under local G. A. R. rules.
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Lytle Hill
Milford
William Wilson
Repose
The
Winchester Mayor Elect Downey Inaugurated Despite Ousting Mayor
Last week in Winchester the outgoing mayor failed to swear in his successor, though he swore at him. T. CG Downey is the mayor elect and was properly prepared for oath by a notary. The Winchester government remains intact.
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Winchester
Masters
Bethel High School Prepares Elaborate Commencement
Bethel schools plan an unusual commencement with five graduates and musical numbers. State school commissioner Y. T. Corson will give the address, promising a delightful Bethel evening.
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Bethel
Y. T. Corson
Question List on Education and Civics From 19th Century Text
Review items cover UC C T A meeting details education reformers Pestalozzi method and math problems with loans, time, and rates. Includes geography questions on United States latitude longitude Batavia Hudson Bay and Labrador, and questions on courts spoils system and Clark campaign results.
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United States
Batavia
Strombol
Tulare
Shagta
Barcelona
Hudson Bay
Labrador
British Isles
Ohio
Yivers
West Point and Anatomy Review Questions
A list of pale questions covering anatomy nerves digestion and respiration including the glossopharyngeal and pneumogastric nerves posterior nares muscular fiber and spinal gray matter plus questions on sight near and far focusing and organ functions. Also includes alcohol narcotics grammar and rhetoric prompts with examples and practical aims for students preparing for high school admission.
Cincinnati Presbytery Meets in Williamsburg and Local Notices
The Cincinnati Presbytery will meet at Williamsburg on Monday evening, April 19, with 125 delegates and 125 alternates from 63 churches. Advertisements note JM. Walker & Company as new Cincinnati dealers offering wholesale farm goods at 222 and 224 East Third Street and Governor Bushnell attending the Grant Monument dedication. Various local items include marriages, a cuff button photo service, a judge's son, a quartz of city news, a curfew debate, and remarks on April weather.
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Cincinnati Presbytery
Williamsburg
JM. Walker & Company
Smith Implement. and Buggy Company
East Third Street
Cincinnati
J. M. Walker
Wilson Hahn
Plainville
Clermont
Namitton
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Hood
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Halleck McAffee
Lucinda Dumford
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People’s Defender
Georgetown Gazette
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UC. C.T. A
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Dean
Geography
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West Point Military Academy
Alcohol and Narcotics
Grammer
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Grant Monument
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Bantam Fair Board
Mattie Day
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