Young Felicity girl dies after unlawful liaison
Maud Beach aged nineteen from Felicity died in Cincinnati after a life marked by hardship and social stigma. She traveled from hotel dining rooms to a troubled home life and childbirth, with peritonitis cited as the cause of death after a rapid decline. The piece also notes community remarriage celebrations and a string of local deaths in Madisonville, Batavia, and Loveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Maud Beach
Felicity
Chile
Samuel McAuley
Cincinnati
Seymour
Quails Found After Woman Craves Quail Meal
Mrs. David Irick of Huntington County Indiana wished for quails while her husband objected as illegal to kill them. Six dead quails were later found after a collision with the house, leading to debates about heaven sending them versus providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah
David Irick
Huntington County
Indiana
Irick
Cleveland World
Youth and Age Answer a Sudden Death in Loveland
A twofold tragedy unfolds in Loveland as David M. Whitten aged 50 dies at home after a quiet afternoon reading, leaving a wife and three children. Nearby, six year old Johnny Walters drowns after slipping on a riverbank, while a companion watches in sorrow and grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
David M. Whitten
Earth
Johnny Walters
Johnny
The Barber Sells a Dying Horse for Eighty Cents
Frank Jones a colored barber of this place sells his horse to a buyer for 80 cents after a stubborn trade. The horse dies en route and the buyer pays 1.50 to bury it. Jones keeps smug reserve and vows only cash shaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jones
Jones
Turning the Button in Nash Case Reversed for New Trial
The circuit court reversed findings in State vs Nash on error over admissibility of prior crimes evidence. Nash gains a new trial and must be reindicted after Gardner’s decoy role at Amelia Apple hen house. Jurors found Nash guilty though the act of turning the button determined burglary only if Nash or Gardner did so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Gardner
Apple
Amelia
Circuit Court
Cox
Thomas J. Mailen
George
Common Pleas
Leaming
Mullen
Court
of Common Pleas
Common Pleas Court
Joseph Metz
Francis Sullivan
Hartman
Orebaugh
Ohio
Seccession at Worthington Lodge Rocks Craft Masonry
The Worthington Rite and a Worthy Lodge withdraw from the Grand Lodge amid internal disagreements. They outline their reasons in a formal statement signaling a split within craft masonry and set a course for alternative affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington
Grand Lodge
Awful Gardeners Advice and Other Batavia Notes
A humorous column offers mock gardening tips urging dry plots and early hoeing while joking about killing neighbor chickens and praising dog distractions. It also recalls W. P. Fishpack of Indianapolis discussing past janitorial duties at a Batavia Presbyterian church. Fishpack is Master Commissioner of the U S court for Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Fishpack
Indianapolis
Batavia
Presbyterian Church
Thomas Morris
Fishback
Annie Grant
Hutchinson
Kansas
U. S. Court
Indiana
Court Matter Includes A Reduction In Mullen Learning Case
Circuit Court actions recap with a $600 cut in the Mullen Learning case and new matters listed. Defendants include Duckwall, Colter, Archer, Smalley, and others. several divorces, foreclosures, and administrator appointments noted as the court adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine A. Duckwall
Sallie Colter
James S. Archer
John Winspear
Dana A. Smalley
Sarah J. Smalley
Newberry
Hoover & Co
Franz
Charles Bliss
W. J. Geer
Tin plate artifact underlines American tin craft
A Laurel resident Daniel Bohl presented a tin plate dated 1891 bearing inscription about American tin plate and a McKinley bill reference. The plate from St Louis Stamping Co carries lines claiming U S production capability and denouncing Democratic claims of ruin from tin imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Bohl
Laurel
Courier Office
Chattanooga Steel
T Aar
St. Louis Stamping Co
America
Alliance expresses thanks for fair Ohio publication
An Adams County Alliance committee from Monroer Township thanks the Courier editor for an impartial article about an Anti Alliance opponent from Kansas. The letter dated April 9 1891 praises the paper that carries their grievances and urges brethren to support its fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monror Township
Adams Co
Srr
Alliance
Kansas
T. W. McGoonery
W. W. McHenry
Histronic Society presents Bunch of Keys to packed audiences
The Histronic Society staged Hoyt's comedy A Bunch of Keys on Thursday and Friday with a strong cast. Singing and dancing drew praise, Little Miss Bessie Johnston impressed with the Highland Fling and earned an encore. Gross receipts of 179 will fund hall embellishment after expenses. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Histronic Society
Hoyt
Bessie Johnston
Marks Divorce Trial Reveals Personal Turmoil
Mrs. Eila K. Marks seeks a divorce from Sylvester Marks in Loveland after a 1986 marriage. Testimony cites cruelty and unprintable personal details, while the defense points to property issues. The case, heard by Judge Davis, includes testimony about a long relationship in Columbus and a $15,000 settlement. A Washington marine band tour and a child labor bill are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eila K. Marks
Sylvester Marks
Davis
Loveland
Columbus
Frazier, Roudebush & Hicks
Hulick and Nichols
Death of a Batavia Lady in 83rd Year
Mrs. Maxie Teasdale died suddenly at home Monday of congestion of the bowels. Born May 1858 in Eaton Ohio, she was 82. She joined the M E church at nine and was faithful to the end. She married Simeon Teasdale July 4 1879 and mothered four children. The funeral is today at 2 PM. An appropriation of 700 dollars for decorating the State house in honor of General Sherman was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Afton
Jennie Eulass
Batavia
Jacob Taylor
Milford
Robert McClare
Miami Township
Loveland
Illinois
Clermont
West
Mia
Maxie Teaseale
David Whitten
Johnny Walters
Awell
Maxie Teasdale
Eaton
Ohio
W. H. Fyffe
M. E. Church
Simeon Teasdale
State House
General Sherman
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Madisonville
Benjamin Behymer
Withamsville
Wm. J. Behymer
Ben
Fanny
Old Clermont
G. M. Shott
First Baptist Church
Uncle Ben
W. J. Behymer
B. Behymer
F. A. Behymer
Carthage
Malinda Gray
B. F. Gray
J., Hatfield
Alice Hatfield
G. W. Losh
Death In Loveland
Richard III
Dom
Awful Gardners
Ward Ho
Trump the Chickens
Stirling
Moore
Common Pleas Business
Johnson J. Armstrong
Cyrus Gaskins
John C. Gaskins
Young Gaskins
Sebastian Sutton
Nancy Willey
Pierce’s Hollow
Athens
Maria Duftet
Mary P. Weaver
Charles P. Nash
Rosa Beard
Charles E. Wichter
Roda F. Tyle
Liewllyn F. White
Belle Short
Elisha Hancock
Schustine Schuy
Ora L. Malot
Ella J. Aageman
New England Lodge No. 4
State Lodge
Grand Lodge of
Blue Lodge
Bue Lodge
Russia
Grand Lodge of Ohio
Grand Lodge of Hio
Dan W. Wright
W. M
Justin Pinney
Dock Patchen Jr
C. P. Walker
Williamsburg
M. E
Schultz
W. C. Wood
Bethel
Knoxville
Tennessee
Moscow
Joseph C. Brown
C. N. Hewitt
Clarence Sells
Rosa Wilson
E. B. Scott
P. M
John Antram
Wilmington
Batavia High School
J. P. Shultz
Chckens
British America
Mrs Bradley
D. K. McDonald
Cora Griffis
Rabelais
Daniel Eltzorth
Hills Station
Geo. Richards
William Marsh
Hulick
Galion
Geer
Clermonters
Ee House
Ens
Dudge
Yioto
Offihe &. KR
West Woman's Relief Corps of
G. A. R. Hall
Bazar of Nations
Relief Corps
Batavia Township
Franklin
Seage
Reese Monroe
Washington
Pierce Tate
Union
Miami
Hood
Mrs. Marks
Sylvester
Marine Band
Maria Decca
Georgetown
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