Jones Denied New Trial in Parricide Case at Georgetown
In Georgetown circuit court Judges Russell, Cherrington and Clark deny a motion for a new trial in the State of Ohio vs Edward Jones. The case, moved on error from Brown County, upheld a prior verdict and orders execution by hanging on April 27. The report notes costs and family tragedy amid public interest. A later editorial mocks knee trousers ballot rules and mocks Kansas suffrage tactics affecting Ohio voters.
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Georgetown
Russel, Cherrington and Clark
State of Ohio
Edward Jones
Brown County Common Pleas
Collings
Circuit Court
Clermont
Jones
Columbus
Tee
Ohio
Kansas
Double roof compromise marks Williamsburg house design
In Williamsburg a house shows two distinct roofs as a result of a husband and wife compromise. Mrs Reese, formerly Dickwall, preferred one style while her husband favored another, and they settled with each keeping their own roof. The odd yet cozy house stands as a mutual agreement rather than a showcase of trend.
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Williamsburg
Reese
Roudebush
Dickwall
Churches Sunday Draws Strong Attendance Across Town
On a sunny spring day worshippers filled Presbyterian M E United Brethren and colored churches. Sermons praised by congregations. Lord's Supper planned. Rev Gilbert Austin preached at M E church after Rev I Page fell ill. Music impressed. Helms choir led by Miss Mary Cowen performed Benedic anima mea.
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Presbyterian Church
St. John
Isle
Patricia
Christ
St. John the Divine
Belt
Norma
Mary Cowen
M. E
I. Page
Gilbert Austin
Wilmington
United Brethren Church
Schwab
One More Bantam Death By Own Action
The article records the death by self-harm attempt of Harry Williams, a Bantam blacksmith. He drank laudanum after a Sunday morning bout of contraband-tampered illness, was found in distress, and survived after medical intervention. It contrasts treatment norms with New York practices.
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Harry Williams
Bantam
New York
Arbor Day pledges trees and school affair notes
Article urges Arbor Day on April 27 with tree planting for all ages and schoolchildren. Highlights include trees shade for life, birds’ homes, beauty, and fruit. mentions Major Sam West visiting, Batavia High School commencement ball planned for April 7, and local notices on funerals and millinery.
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Batavia
Batavia High School
Bellstedt
Old Batavian Passes After Long Useful Life
Mrs. Malvina Bryan relict of David C. Bryan, veteran Clermont auditor, dies aged about 85 in Batavia. Born in Philadelphia in 1800, she lived in Batavia most of her life, hosting gatherings and raising a large family. The funeral was conducted at Carrie Kain’s residence by Rev. Robert Ely, with many older residents in attendance.
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Batavia
Malvina Bryan
David Chester Bryan
Clermont County
Philadelphia
Charles Moore
Charles A
Lindsley C
D.C. Bryan
Main Street
Mr. Bryan
M. L. Bryan
Melancton Bryan
Francina
Augustus
Eveline
Beulah
Rosa
Bryan
Armacost
Eva
Peterson
Pt. Pleasant
Francina Boles
Carrie Kain
Robert Ely
New York
Indiana
Law and Lunacy Clarifies Insane and Lunatic Status Bill
Judge Breeding of the Probate court seeks to define the terms lunatic and insane by a bill he asked Senator Paxton to advance. The measure aims to settle guardianship scope for all mentally unfit persons, noting current practice only names lunatics for guardianship. The piece mixes editorial whim with several local items and notes Hood's Sarsaparilla and other miscellany.
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Judge Breeding
Probate Court
Senator Paxton
Webster
Death of Homer McLain long-serving Clermont official
Homer McLain deputy auditor of Clermont county Williamsburg native and longtime Democratic leader dies after illness at 2 p m aged 72 born August 7 1841 son of pioneer William McLain married Sarah Stratton with three children funeral in Williamsburg M E church drew large attendance including nearly 200 Masons and 100 G A R members tributes from Rev Fulton Byron Williams and others.
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Homer Mclain
Williamsburg
Courier
William McLain
Clermont County
Homer
Democratic
Williamsburg Township
John W. Davis
M. E. Church
Fulton
Williamsbug
Sarah Stratton
Washington D. H
Afton
William 8. Atchley
George Beacham
WA. Kain
Byron Williams
John W. Lane
Rev. Walker
Newly elected council organizes. Fishback to lamp duties
The new council met in session with Mayor Archie Tatman presiding. Committees were formed and bills discussed. An ordinance approved paying Marshal Fishback 80 dollars monthly for street lamp lighting and related duties. oil to be supplied by the marshal. A. B. Stymers was named janitor of city hall.
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Archie Tatman
G. H. Kain
E. W. Buvinger
Fishback
Max Moore
Lindsley
Battin
Poisoned by mad dog virus reaches terminal stage
A Clermont farmer, Warner of New Palestine, bitten by a mad dog days ago, lies dying as physicians and family gather. The same dog infected nearby livestock, prompting the destruction of stables and culling of horses and cattle. Nearby neighbors report more livestock deaths. The dog is likely dead. locals fear spread of the disease.
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Warner
New Palestine
Thomas Bradbury
Nine Mile
Trey
Local Tailoring Firm Gains New Half Interest Partners
Rome Murphy acquires a half stake in the Thornton Perkins merchant tailoring firm. The two young partners, popular and energetic, plan to boost business and expand operations, highlighting sewing machines as a key growth driver. Rev. William Carson, formerly of the local Presbyterian church, will lecture in Batavia on Infidelity for the Christian Endeavor Society at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening. A hearty welcome is expected from his former congregation.
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Steve Purkises
Byron Williams
Clermont House
Steve
Rome Murphy
Thornton Perkins
William Carson
Presbyterian Church
Harrison
Christian Endeavor Society
Batavia
Brother Carson
Mrs Corbin in failing health amid hopeful rumors
A circulating report claimed Mrs H C Corbin was improving and to recover, but a letter from Ger Corbin warns there is no permanent relief and she awaits her summons with no hope of recovery. The news saddens many and will cause deep regret.
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H. C. Corbin
Ger. Corbin
Arrests in Wilmington Net Two Clinton Suspects
Clinton Republican James Head and James Reno were arrested in Wilmington after a sheriff’s alert for breaking into a house twelve miles south of Hillsboro. Sheriff Stout, Constable McLain, and Hillsboro marshal coordinated transport to Hillsboro by early Wednesday.
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Clinton Republican
James Head
James Reno
Hillsboro
Wilmington
Stout
McLain
Ten Cents for a Scent Game at East Church Social
A new game in the East draws interest among youths. Six young ladies stand in a row, one bites a onion chunk. A man pays a dime to guess who bit the onion. If correct he kisses the other five. if wrong he kisses the onion holder. Revenue potential noted.
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Ripley Bee
Saxby Lecture Captivates City Hall Audience
The Saxby lecture at city hall drew a refined crowd on Saturday night as Howard Saxby delivered Farce of Life. His eloquence and gentle presence impressed, with praise for a future return and the speaker’s respected reputation.
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City Hall
Howard Saxby
Saxby
Terrace Park Council Breaks Up Line With Milford
Terrace Park council cut telegraph wires to Milford after disputes over a proposed telephone line by Mr. Fee. The council objects to crooked poles and seeks general service open to all citizens, including Bell telephone access. Fee is asked to rewrite and await council action.
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Terrace Park
Milford
Fee
Councel
Marketing ad offers cheap drug sales at Roxportroiy OHWAS BELT
Read and save money with a limited time drugstore offer. Buy Hood s Sarsparilla Goodie's Sarsaparilla Ayer s Sarsaparilla Pain s Celery Compound at reduced prices until noon April 25 184. Only one bottle per kind per customer. Watch this space for weekly bargains.
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Red Stockings
Paddy
Limerick
Mike Connell
Mike
Alles Carter
Clifford Gatoh
Costa
California Fig Syrup Company
Sam West
L. A. Gorman
Marathon
Towh
George
Hood
Madeline
Congress
Parrott & Griffith
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Griffith
Grayton Nichols
Tom Moore
Phenix Mills
Moore
Ayer
H.C. Speidel
E-C. Harding
N. A. Scott
William R. Fee
Boston Eair Board
Court House
John Young
George Binkley
Jim Wallace
Wilson
Hill
Ben Butterworth
Breckenridge
Buncombe
Breck
Ben
Sterling Moorg
Will Hulick
Dr. Hulick
Mear
Belle McDonald
Clara Zurmahe
Carrie Hannold
Edna Hulick
Harriett Hitech
Grace Brown
Dott McCaslin
Laura Jenike
Susie Moore
Martha Wiley
Mary B. Swing
Stella Orebaugh
Cecil Hulick
James Ashburn
Charles Stagg
Dale ‘Parrott
Nelson Cramer
Frank Davis
Lon Buon
Buiswa Converse Stracvr
Moorehead
Minnesota
Chicago
Miss Craig
Newport
Kentucky
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Oscar Murphy
Tudge Davis
NEW Firm
Sreerau Parces
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