Fourth Circuit Bench in Session Opens in Hodge Case Docket
The Fourth Circuit sits in for the ill Ohio judges with Daniel A. Russell presiding and four other justices. Four cases are listed including the Hodge case over venue change for Clermont Agricultural Society and Louisa Hodges, with long litigation since 1887 and three dying attorneys named Townsley, Ashburn, and Cowen. Also on the docket is the will construction in Burke vs Staten and other filings including incest and parricide actions, divorce, and foreclosure in the common pleas court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Circuit
Smith
Cox
Daniel A. Russel
Pomeroy
Thomas Cherrington
Ironton
Milton
Clark
Chillicothe
Hodge
Clermont Agricultural Society
Louisa Hodges
The
Agricultural Society
Collings
Hodges
J. R. Woodlief
Fair Board
Circuit Court
Woodlief
Louis Hicks
W. A. Townsley
Townsley & Woodhef
Ashburn
Ashburn & Hulick
A.T. Cowen
Burke
Samuel Ely
Fredda Idell Staten
Miss Staten
Ely
Mrs. Ely
George W. Thomas
State of
Ohio
Edward Jones
Common Pleas Court
E. T. Behymer
Justice Gatch
Francis F. Anderson
Catherine Anderson
Mt. Carmel
Wm. L. Wilson
James E. Jackson
Right of Way Dispute Along Ohio Turnpike Near Amelia
A Cincinnati restaurant keeper named Martin who bought the Ohio turnpike last year reports surveyors marking a sixty foot right of way. Villagers in Amelia are found encroaching on the corridor by three inches to ten feet, with no demand issued yet and residents unsure of potential action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
Ohio Turnpike
Georgetown
Cincinnati
Martin
Lowe elected moderator as Cincinnati Presbytery meets
The Cincinnati Presbytery, with 120 members, held session and elected Rev. Thomas C. Lowe moderator by a large margin as he nears retirement. Lowe, who will enter law practice, drew 88 votes to 18 for his opponent. others were absent. A fragment about medicinal agents mentions a fig syrup laxative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Thomas C. Lowe
Lowe
When Fish Bite Best and Moonlight Myths Debunked
A veteran angler notes fish bite patterns relate to the moon phase, with first quarter moon fishing described as best and days after last quarter through before the new moon as worst. He cautions overhours spent pursuing sport, urging practicality and prioritizing work and simple picnics over elaborate gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Manning
Parricide Jones Rumor Debunked On Self Harm Claim
A Columbus dispatch claimed Ed ward Jones attempted suicide to starve himself or use poison after choking risk. Locals doubt the tale, noting his insistence on life, demand for new trials, and fear. Report suggests an overdose of his asthma remedy rather than self destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Papers of Sunday
Columbus
Edward Jones
Jones
Mare Delivers Twin Colts Then Loses Them
A farmer named Andy Hauk living nearby reported his mare gave birth to two colt twins on Saturday. The foals were not strong and died within hours despite best efforts. Twin births in mares are rare and notable in this report.
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Andy Hauk
Appointments of District Teachers for 1893 94
Partial list from Special District and Township boards shows teachers for Batavia Monroe Williamsburg Ohio townships with assigned months and salaries. Not all districts reported. some vacancies listed. next issue promises fuller record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Township
John Good
W. M. Fulton
W. O. Robinson
O. Weaver
N. G. Cover
W. H. Groves
C. E. Smith
E. E. Sommermier
Eva Turton
John L. Marsh
John Groves
Anna McLean
E. C. Ely
Michael E. Groves
Neville
B. T. Davis
Emma J.reahm
Monroe Township
G. E. Donivan
Viola Nichols
O. W. Cann
Emma M Carns
J. W. B. Carne
Andy Denham
Lizzie Stevens
Effa Fagin
W. ©. Turton
O. F. Johnson
Daisy Nichols
Williamsburg Township
C. E. Bratton
T. B. Davidson
J. W. Hutchinson
Miss Etta Strickland
Henry Bowen
Harry Mgyer
Innis
J. M. Davidson
Ohio Township
Charles House
Chas Weir
R. G. Howard
Narrow escape after bank topple sends buggy over edge
Max Syler narrowly survived a fall from a bank above Talley’s Ford when a shying four year old colt plunged the wagon over the bank into a pond. The horse landed on its feet and both man and mount were largely unhurt except for minor scratches. the buggy was wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Syler
Talley
Ford
Batavia
Mr. Syler
Mr. Blanchard
The Ink Fountain Advertising in a Country Paper
The article extols advertising in country newspapers as a powerful sales tool. It argues that well displayed ads attract country customers to city merchants and highlights examples from Cincinnati traders and Lebanon’s Lingo hardware column of locals drawing crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Lingo
Lebanon
Lebanons
Big Duke the Dog Spurns Master After Ohio Move
A large dog owned by George Baum greets his master Al with a growl after being shipped to Ohio in a crate. The dog, once closely attached to Al, now ignores him and shows no fidelity, as Al recalls the reunion with disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Duke
Ohio
George Baum
Far West
George
Union Sunday School Convention In May Consideration
A Monday night meeting at the Presbyterian church discussed plans for entertaining delegates to the Union Sunday School convention likely in May. If not arranged in advance, the event may move elsewhere. Bethel hosts a county wide M E Sunday schools meeting the same day. Methodist withdrawal from the union leaves Presbyterians to host if held here. No action was taken and another meeting is planned later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Union
M. E
Bethel
Batavia High School Holds Commencement Ball at City Hall
The Batavia graduating class hosts a regular commencement ball at City Hall on Friday evening April 21. Visconti and Russia provide the music and the event is described as a very fine dance. The gathering serves as consolation for the temporary abolition of graduating exercises in non-conformity with wage rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia High School
City Hall
Visconti
Russia
North Stonelick assessor breaks both arms in fall
Peter Smith of North Stonelick, newly elected county assessor, fell from a hay mow on Sunday morning and broke his right arm. His left arm was already in a sling, forcing him to resign from the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Smith
North Stonelick
Official township officers of Clermont County roster
Official roster of trustees clerks and treasurers across Clermont County townships. Listings include Batavia Goshen Franklin Monroe Oxford Union Wayne Williamsburg with multiple names and party affiliations. The fragmented text presents candidate names and positions for each township clerk treasurer and trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Township
J E Moore
O Weaver
R Smith
A Tatman
Chris Dietz
L Ware
Ferree
John Sutton
Williamsburg
A McNutt
O Curtin
Atehley
Lerk
H McNutt
Reasurer
K Peterson R. Trussaete
Harlow
Weet
Mathye
L Ireton
Arbitration Award Sparks C P and W Road Dispute
The C P and W road shows reluctance to change the site after a board of arbitration set awards for several parcels in Clermont county. Kate Duckwall 1.02 acres 900 dollars, M Duckwall 0.62 acre 609 dollars, Geo Duckwall 200 dollars, G W Hulick 0.08 acres 650 dollars, C W Pegg 0.87 acres 400 dollars. The company objects to the figures as disproportionate to actual values and plans to delay. Deeds are ready and will be forwarded. drafts for the award sum are requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Courier
Kate Duckwall
M. Duckwall
Geo. Duckwall
G. W. Hulick
C. W. Pegg
Hulick
Clermont County
Tragedy and local notes from Batavia to Loveland
A Batavia family endures multiple deaths as a daughter of Louis Griffis dies after childbirth following her husband’s typhoid death. Funeral details and local society notes appear alongside weather effects, a medical case, and community updates from Clermont county towns and Amelia.
Knater and Buerkle Awarded County Ice Contract
Knater and Buerkle were yesterday awarded the contract to furnish ice for the county building until next fall when the ice will furnish itself.
Tragic Pedestrian Killed by Freight Engine at Batavia Junction
William D. Hill of Newtown was struck and killed on the Ba tavia Junction track last Thursday morning by Little Miami freight engine No. 244. The accident occurred as Hill stood near the rails, with emergency crews responding promptly to the scene. Authorities investigated the incident to determine factors leading to the fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Hill
Newtown
Batavia Junction
Little Miami
Mrs Woorstell Nearing End At Batavia Home
Mrs. Woorstell, among Batavia's oldest citizens, lies gravely ill with age and infirmities. Her children and grandchildren travel from distant points to be with her in these final hours.
Williamsburg High School Commencement at M E Church
The Williamsburg high school will hold its commencement at the M E church on Friday evening April 21. The class includes Flora Bee cham Belle Behymer Renie Felter and Maggie Sprague. A special F and AM meeting in Batavia on Wednesday April 26 will drill in Ritual led by H C Jeremiah district lecturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg High School
M. E. Church
Flora Beecham
Belle ‘Behymer
Renie Felter
Maggie Sprague
Brethren of
F. and
A.M
Batavia
H.C. Jeremiah
Week closing sales show market gain in poultry trade
The week ending Saturday April 15 sees strong buying and rising poultry prices. A total of 1,250 birds sold with Bodmann as top buyer. Brown supplied seven boxes of new and eighty of old stock with prices for new 4 to 17 4 and old 9 to 18. Highest price 26 14 for Owen county goods. next week lineup includes Bodman Cincinnati Walker Morris Miami and Globe trading dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bodman
Cincinnati
Fee
Moltie Lie
Lee
Globe
Bodmann
Owen County
Walker
Morris
Miami
Early Morning Marriage in Batavia Elopement at Bethel
A Batavia couple William Herron and Bertha Davis eloped from Simeon Weaver and Tamas Applegate farms to Bethel after obtaining a license. The ceremony was performed by Ham the minister just at dawn while local dawn rituals sounded, and the pair celebrated marriage with coffee before returning to their rural lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Herron
Melvin Smith
Simeon Weaver
William
Bertha Davis
Tamas Applegate
Weaver Estate
Miss Bertha
Bethel
Allen House
Applegate
Local Social Notes Highlight Batavia Visitations
Miss Bessie Kidd of Cincinnati plans a Batavia summer. Charley Lush of Locust Corner visited Batavia Saturday. Deputy Treasurer Archie Tatman departs for a two week Southern trip. Mrs. John Davis, wife of Auditor Davis, spent part of last week with her husband at the Hamilton House. Miss Hattie Ravis returned from Linwood after a delightful month with her sister Mia Ed Nash. Rolly Anderson, formerly in this office, now with a Hamilton printing firm, visited Batavia friends last week. Mrs. T O Tealy received a surprise party from friends Friday. Remi W Lane of Batavia has won a position with Harper & Bros in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Lush
Locust Corner
Batavia
Archie Tatman
John Davis
Auditor Davis
Hamilton House
Hattie Ravis
Linwood
Mia
Ed Nash
Rolly Anderson
Hamilton
Remi W. Lane
Harper & Bros
New York
Lane
Also Mentioned on This Page
Circuit Bench
George Thomas
Parricide Jones
Twin Colts
Hearth
Simmons
Star
Courier
Union Sunday School
Clermont
County
Monroe
Jobhn
P Corbin
Phillips
H Fridman
G H Bushman
Dillon
F Hausermann
M Pursell
C Nerger
W A Shaw
Tion
A Clermonter
Louis Griffis
Springfield
South
Griffis
C.8. Griffis
Trilla Griffis
Willamsburg
William I. Fee
Cincinnati Hospital
Jos. P. Smith
Ohio Society, Sons of the American Revolution
Hicks
Terrace Park
James E. Robinson
John B. Robinson
Witt Rush
al Baum
West
Portland
Oregon
Vapor Heating Company
Loveland
Howard Saxby
Clifton
Walnut Hille
Ad Mission
R. A. Johnson
Moscow
John A. Kline
Masonic
Bessie Kidd
T.O. iTealy
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