Maple Grove Church faces presbytery review in Batavia
The Maple Grove M church seeks admission to the Cincinnati Presbytery after a long dispute that split members who formed a new church. A conference is set for Tuesday April 26 in the new building with delegates from Cincinnati churches and Batavia church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Maple Grove M
Cincinnati
Leonard
Pr. Taylor
Presbyterian
J. Straus
Batavia Church
Rudolph Neff
Second Presbyterian Church of
M. Jamieson
Squire Studer's Stumble Sparks Bastardy Suit
Ban village affair centers on Squire Studer a postmaster and JP as Mrs Jennie M Wilson widow accuses him of fathering her bastard child. He refuses further questioning enters recognizance with sureties A C Moore and Wm Hall for 300 until Batavia common pleas term while the unnamed child awaits christening and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Studer
Jennie M. Wilson
Mahlon Wilson
Ban
Tate Township
Dewer
Squire
Studer
Squire Mellen
Amelia
Mrs. Wilson
George Reese
Monroe
Clermont
Sonny
Ohio
John F. Mellen
Batavia Township
Papa
Grover
Maria Halpin
Residents oppose boom in Georgetown oil and gas boom debate
The Georgetown Gazette reports residents reject oil and gas development citing stinky gas and greasy oil, preferring to halt wells and rail activity while critical of Findlay and local newspapers. The piece reflects a town divided over boom prospects and environmental concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Findlay
Georgetown Azette
Ironton Shines With Growth and Community Spirit
The Ironton Register extols the town as a busy, prosperous center with active mills foundries railroads schools banks and churches. It lauds residents for hard work and civic pride claiming Ironton has more life and purpose than most towns its size and inviting new settlers to contribute to its honorable community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironton
Ironton Register
Howell Fee Wedding Becomes Large Felicity Event
The wedding of John W. Howell of Dayton to Miss Anna Grace Fee of Felicity drew a distinguished guest list and costly gifts. Rev. W. I. Fee conducted the M E church ceremony. The couple departed by steamer Boston to Dayton after a lavish reception.
Golden Specific Promises Drink Cure via Coffee or Tea
Claiming to temper thousands of drinkers, the Golden Specific Co offers a cure administered covertly in coffee or tea. The ad assures no harmful effects and guarantees cures, urging readers to request circulars and full particulars from 186 Race Street, Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Can
Golden Sproific Co
Race Street
Cinnati
Loveland Schoolhouse Burns in Major Conflagration
Loveland suffers its second major fire in months as the town’s largest school building, erected in 1874 and valued with books and furniture at about 23000 with 5000 insured, is destroyed. The blaze started in a defective flue, driven by winds and a coal-filled cellar, but teachers and students acted calmly and evacuated without panic. The fire left only four walls standing. plans call for a new building further down town. The janitor Mike Norton lost a pocketbook with 18 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
Clermont
M. T. Lewis
Albert Hill
Robert T. Martin
Philip Heisel
Milford
Mattie Dugan
Mike Norton
C N W extension contract awarded to Shanahan firm
D H Shanahan and J H McCarthy of the Louisville based Shanahan railroad syndicate hold the contract to extend the Ohio and Northwestern from Portsmouth to Gallipolis a sixty mile route praised for coal and ore districts. They plan rapid work with ballast and rail laying a large force and a tunnel through Flat Top Mountain is mentioned by others. The piece urges local effort to attract manufacturers and capital to build a true city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Shanahan
J. H. McCarthy
Shanahan Railroad Syndicate
Louisville
Ohio and Northwestern Railroad
Portsmouth
Gallipolis
J. D. Letcher
Warner Miller
New York
Aee
Olive Furnace
Gallia
Lawrence Counties
Ohio
West Virginia
Waterloo
Freeport
Waterloo Fields
Gallia County
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Ohio River
Ironton
Flat Top
Elkhorn
Chicago Journal of Commerce
Walton & Evans
Wytheville
Inia
Pocahontas
Virginia
Mercer County
Pennsylvania
Batavia
Cleveland Demands Fair Hiring Practices in City District
Jimmy Campbell criticizes limited appointments in Washington with only two watchmen placed in Treasury and Interior. He cites a loyal Republican father and son, a non Democrat barber favored by Cleveland’s rival party, and a district riven by party loyalties. He notes M A Foran declining gubernatorial bid and hints at a Cincinnati Enquirer platform bid by Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Campbell
Cleveland
Washington
Treasury
Interior Department
Mr. Campbell
Boston Herald
Blaine
M.A. Foran
Jimirmy
Cincinnati Enquirer
Clermonters at Findlay Invest in Great Natural Gas Boom
The article surveys investor cash payments and liabilities among Clermonters at Findlay Ohio known as the City of Natural Gas. It notes a public meeting at the Probate Court room with B I Acra president and Harry Dennis secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermonters
Findlay
Ohio
Probate Court Room
Harry Dennis
M. Jamieson
James B. Swing
R. W. C. Gregg
Stephen Cramer
B. F. Acra
J. P. Smith
J. F. South & Co
Batavia
Allen Glancy
W.C. Gregg
Newton Kelsay
Edward A. Lockwood
K. W.C. Gregg
Kelsay
Edenton
Poor John Barkley Farm Sells to Stranger at Auction
The Barkley homestead and farm near Monroe township were sold at public auction to Peter Lemley of Bellsville Ohio for $8000. The auction followed a lengthy probate case involving John L. Barkley once treasurer of Monroe township. Lemley plans to hold the property idle, expecting value to rise in two years.
Propriety Medicines Gain From Tax Cut and Bigger Bottles
The revenue tax cut on Proprietary Medicines raises value for consumers and lighter load for home makers. Green's August Flower and Boschee's German Syrup now offer one fifth more medicine in the 75 cent bottle, while the 10 cent sample bottles stay the same. The author claims these remedies have the largest sales worldwide, with the larger bottle appealing to the sick across towns and villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Boschee
Insane farmer sent to Dayton asylum after court ruling
Louis Wellner of Gosh en township was adjudged insane by the Probate Court and placed in Dayton asylum by Sheriff Lloyd. He claims sins are unforgivable and asserts he cannot make restitution. A sharp intellect on general topics contrasts with his self destructive acts and belief that penitentiary fits him better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Wellner
Goshen Township
Dayton
Lloyd
Paradise
Mr. W
Willner
State Penitentiary
Builder Blair Receives Maltese Cross Souvenir
Mr J M Blair of Blairville shows a gold and enamel Maltese cross with U A B and the first National Convention of Builders date. The gift came from the Chicago Builders' Exchange as a token of esteem, amid playful notes about visiting Cincinnati and easing midnight law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Blair
Blairville
Cincinnati
Builders’ Exchange
Chicago
New Furniture Stock at D Roudebush Goshen Ohio
All young married people are invited to call at D Roudebush’s Goshen Ohio to inspect his new furniture stock including bedroom suits beds bureaus safes dressing cases marble top stands double lounges wardrobes and rockers plus imported chamber sets queensware glassware and more alongside hardware farm supplies and tobacco products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Roudebush’s
C. D. Roudebush
Goshen
Ohio
Crescent Opera Company shines in New Palestine show
The Crescent Opera Company stage in New Palestine April effort thrilled audiences and earned strong finances. Notable performances included Great Gawk singers, Dutchman, Out on the Sly, Rev Smith in stump speech, and The Reclamed Father scene. Local actors Ebersole Ward Fetzer Gaskins Wolf Holderfield Simmons praised. stage praised as best in Southern Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Palestine
Crescent Opera Company
Emence
Oout
C. C. Ebersole
C. F. Ward
Rev. Smith
Louie Fite
Cora
Ella Knabb
Ella
Claire Snider
Frances Holt
Annie Smith
Jennie Ebersole
J. W. B. Carnes
Teachers receive eight month salaries in Batavia township
A listing shows Miss Apphia Robinson and many others in Batavia township districts receiving eight months of teaching at varying salaries from 0 to 50 dollars per month. Several districts report increases or new teachers, with notes on specific assignments and replacements. Bethel schools plan to retain their current corps under W B Cord’s guidance, while J A Hartman attends a national normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apphia Robinson
Lucy’s Run
Batavia Township
Thomas Davison
Summit
Albert Williams
Forestville
Charles H. Lockwood
J. A. Hartman
Fremont
Ohio Township
Hartman
National Normal
Lebanon
Bethel
F. KF. Swing
Mary Dunn
Mattie Altman
Anna Sommermier
Amelia
W.B. Cord
Trustees choose bid for M E church enclosure
The M. E. church trustees met to award the enclosure contract. J F Hannold of Batavia won the enclosure bid at 6035.59 with a 90 day option to complete, deadline set for November 1 1887 as work begins this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Messrs
J. R. Woodhef
W. B.C. Stirling
R. W. C. Gregg
Frank White
Batavia
Hannold
Doctor J T Ricker Injures Leg After Horse Throws Him
Mt Carmel physician Dr J T Ricker breaks a small bone in his left leg near the ankle when his horse started while mounting on his morning rounds. He expects a week or two of recovery and will continue to treat patients at his office despite the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Ricker
Mt. Carmel
Pensioners Added Since Last Issue
The following individuals have new pensions, increases, or restorations since the last publication: Eugene Van Briggle elicity Francis A. Drake deceased Cedron John 8 Windsor Goshen Israel N. Morgan Williamsburg Harriet A widow of Washington H. Manning Bethel James Moore Monterey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene van Briggle
Elicity
Francis A. Drake
Cedron
John 8. Windsor
Goshen
Israel N. Morgan
Williamsburg
Harriet A
Washington H. Manning
Bethel
James Moore
Monterey
Odd Fellows Celebrate 68th Anniversary at Owensville Fair Grounds
The Forty eighth anniversary event at Owensville Ohio will be held Tuesday April 26 1887 at 10 AM with good music speeches and a grand time. Visiting Lodges meet at Old Fellows Hall Boston at 9 AM. Procession forms at 10 AM from the Hall to the Fair Grounds. Speeches by Rev E Hern John S Parrott and others with music by Williamsburg band. Brethren to bring well filled baskets. By order of Committee Dr B R Laycock President J J Rapp Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellowship
Fair Grounds
Owensville
Ohio
Oold Fellows’ Hall
Boston
E Hern
Grand Lodge of
John 8. Parrott
Muale
Williamsburg
Marshall
M. J. W. Holter
BR. T. Laycogk
J. J. Rapp
Suits Filed Over Debts and Land Transactions
Mrs Busan W Hutchinson of Branch Hill sues A B Longle administrator to contest a claim of 3508.75 after trading stock for land in Rowan County West Virginia where title proved invalid. Anna Hay of Bantam sues Cincinnati Georgetown and Plymouth Railroad for 790 for use of land strip taken ten years ago and for dirt removed. Frank H Baldwin sues Cincinnati and Eastern Railroad for 19660 on a note. A second suit by James D Fullson against the same defendant seeks 16682 on another note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busan W. Hutchinson
Branch Hill
Longle
J. W. Sewell
Sewell
Rowan Oasity
West Virginia
Anna Hay
Bantam
Pease
Cincinnati, Georgetown
Closing Out Batavia Carriage Company Stock
The Batavia Carriage Company announces liquidation of all carriages buggies surreys buckboards harness and related goods. Sale ends by May 1 with the greatest bargains in the county. Tools and unfinished articles also for sale. buyers urged to call promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Carriage Company
Mail contract awarded for star route No 21818 Cincinnati to New Richmond
The U S hth Contractors Davis Moore Co of Wilhomsburg Kentucky won a mail service contract for star route No 21818 from Station C Cincinnati via California Sweet wine and New Palestine to New Richmond and back six days weekly. The bid covers July 1 1887 to June 30 1888 with daily departures from Cincinnati 615 am arriving New Richmond 900 am depart 300 pm arriving Cincinnati 616 pm. Nearby notices promote wall paper paints tobacco cigars and assorted goods at discounted prices in Batavia Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
California
Sweetwine
New Palestine
New Richmond
Davis Moore & Co
U. S
Cincinnnati
Commencement Exercises Set for Mt Carmel High School
The first graduating class of Mt Carmel High School will hold commencement at Mt Carmel FM church next Thursday evening April 22 at 7 o clock. Rev Edward Lane Long to deliver invocation. Students perform essays songs duets and a valedictory by Ennnie Forbes. Diploma presentations follow with choir pieces and benediction by D D Barr superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtt. Carmel High School
M. FE
Edward Lane Long
Florence Mundell
Florence Ginther Fassay
Della Hill
Lizzie Alden
Bertha Kyle
Cora Simmons
Etta Brown
Forkennie Forbes
D. D. Barr
Peter Snyder C. P.cross
John Phillips
Ard of Education
Hill Brothers Leading Agricultural Dealers in Milford
Important to farmers Hill Brothers of Milford are rapidly becoming the leading dealers in agricultural implements. They stock a large assortment of plows harrows cultivators hoes and garden tools and are agents for the Chamson reaper mower and binder offered on reasonable terms. Get their prices before purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Brothers
Milford
Chamson
Obituary for Mrs Eliza A Edwards of Newtown
Mrs Eliza A Edwards wife of Edward Edwards Esq of Newtown died Friday April 16 at six AM in her sixty seventh year. She was buried from the family residence Monday at ten AM. She was mourned by many friends and relatives in the county for her estimable character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza A. Edwards
Edward Edwards
Newtown
TASTY MILLINERY FOR THE SPRING
Mrs. T. D. Carter offers a large stock of Spring Millinery on Mainstr atavia with stylish new designs. She invites friends to inspect the selection and compare prices before April purchases, noting her work is tasteful and up to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Carter
Mainstratavia
Bargains at Northern Clermont Store Offer Deep Discounts
Our Spring stock is complete with two floors of bargains. Substantial suits cheaper than old ones, Hercules overalls at low prices, carpets with 100 patterns, 44 pieces of translucent China ware for $3, glassware at low cost, and tumblers sold at 3 cents each. Store advertises the cheapest goods on earth.
Tobacco Grower Notice From Okteke Dennis
Important notice for tobacco growers. Okteke Dennis of Williamsaburg offers to receive orders for video and will travel to any part of Sler- Front counties upon call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okteke Dennis
Williamsaburg
Agents Wanted to Sell Nursery Products in Wilmington
A Baltimore-style recruitment notice invites reliable temperate and industrious men to sell trees shrubs flowers and nursery products for the Wilmington Ohio Nursery. Business reported good pleasant and profitable. apply to Leo Wells & Son in Wilmington Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington, Ohio
Leo Wells & Son's
Clermont Normal School to Hold Six Weeks Institute
Professors D N Cross and F E Swing announce a six weeks Normal and Review Institute at Bethel starting May ward. Tuition is $6 for the term or $1 per week, with Bethel hoarding at $2.50 to $3.00 weekly. The program targets Clermont county teachers and high school pupils, promising lasting value and prompt correspondence for enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Cross
Moscow
F. E. Swing
Bethel
Clermont County
Cross
Union County
Centra
Swing
Felicity Notes Include Church Dedication and Local Appointments
Charles W. Page visited friends in Cincinnati last week. The new M E church will likely be dedicated May 26 with Dr. Payne of Delaware to preach the dedicatory sermon. Miss Nida Waterfield of Wesleyan College is home for vacation. Reading Circle met at John A. Dugan’s. J P Myers receives five thousand dollars for his cottage on West Main once a gas or oil vein is found. Mrs. Anna Dugan opens a millinery shop at EF Knowles’ Market Stand. Master John Brannock ill with Beverly? Felicity public schools to close next week. Thomas J. Donald sold personal property at auction. A J Brookover adds improvements to his livery stable. Franklin township Sabbath school union postponed to third Sabbath next month at the Christian church near Rural. T O O F anniversary April 26 to be a big affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felicity
Charles W. Page
Cincinnati
Dr. Payne
Delaware
Nida Waterfield
Weslyan College
John A. Dugan
J P. Myers
West Main Street
Alice Porter
Louisville
Kentucky
Owell-Fee
Anna Dugan
EF. Knowles
Market Street
John Brannock
Thomas J. Donald
A. J. Brookover
Franklin Township Sabbath School Union
Christian Church
Rural
Public School Exercises and Local Notices
The article notes the closing exercises for public schools in Wicks Hall next week with performances including a drama Divorce on the 24th and recitations on the 27th and 28th to raise funds for a school organ. It lists Sunday visitors and various local residents, certificates awarded to Anna Perrine and Chas Slade, and mentions improvements and health updates among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Hall
Dwight
Kansas
Jennie Thomas
Marietta
Wicks Hall
Mr. Chadwick
Cincinnati
J. R. Hicks
Chas. Hall
W.G. Hall
Chas, McNeill
Chilicothe
E. G. Penn
Watson
Anna Perrine
Chas. Slade
Jennie Taylor
Lida Doughty
Milford council lists officers and committee appointments
The Milford corporation names officers led by Mayor A West and Clerk Mrs Seth with treasurer Frank Scott and marshal James Powers. Committees cover Light Streets Ordinances Auditing Rules Public Property Taxes. The year starts with 612.46 on hand and 27.30 in bills. Local real estate moves and school updates are noted along with a funeral in Milford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Corporation
A. West
J. I. Brunson
Charles Bremer
John C. Hommeyer
H. G. Murphy
W.C. LeFebre
Paul Schleyer
Murphy
Branson
Hommeyer
Bremer
LeFebre
Schleyer
Brunson
Dr. Belt
Frank Scott
William Murphy
Atrick W. Guilday
South
Milford
Milford Home Building Company
Milforduilding and Loan Association
Hit
Reading Circle
Pattison
Lizzie Thompson
Duluth
Minnesota
Frank Mears
Frank Harding
Terrace Park
Florence Hill
Lilian Cline
Perin’s Mills
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maple Grove Church
Cincinnati Presbytery
Squire Studer
Father Weller
Howell—Fee
John W. Howell
Anna Grace Fee
Thomas . Fee
Fee
W. I. Fee
Howell
Neville
Frank
Mary Applegate Howell
Applegate
Miss Fee
William Fee
Brown County
Maine
Felterty
Mr. Howell
Dr. Haines
East Loveland
C. & N. W. Extension
Ashburn
Mattox
Pano W. F. Roudebush
Geo. W. Hulick Lf
A. Frazier
W. B. Lloyd
Chas. W. Pegg
C. P. Griffith
W.r.alker
John G. Prather
Tease Sogan
L. Mead
Scott Logan
John Barkley
John L. Barkley
Monroe Township
Captain Powers
Aberdeen
David Moreton
Monroe Sessos
T. M. Willis
Peter ©. Lemley
Bellsville
Monroe County
Milton
Herman &. Hulick
Afton
William E. Rice
Chile
Beach Grove
Washington Township
Frank Boys
J. FE. Innis
Carter’s Corner
Williamsburg Township
Harry Moyer
Rain Run
Alonzo Goff
Ashton
Willamsburg Township
Winnie TH
Stonelick
Stonelick Township
Alice Jenkins
McKeever
Leonel B. Dixon
Jenny Lind
Pierce Township
Anna Hulick
Teal’s
Union Township
C. C. White
Forest Hill
O. W. Robinson
Albert Marsh
Elmwood
THE
Batavia M. E. Church
DR. Ricker
C. F
Hamilton Common Pleas
Eagle Anchor
Phoenix
Tansill
W. R. Walker
R. Walker
Mt, Carmel
Edwards
Clermont Normal School
B. Smithers
Bowen
Clifton
C Gaskins
Palmer
A. B. Cleveland
W. B. Cord
John Miller
Owen Beck
Chas. Davis
Leeta Burke
F M. Robinson's
Paulina Frox
Rudolph Fink
Gottlieb Archholts
Milford Cemetery
H. Frank
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