Kelly's Career Ends in Flight After Faulty Marriage
J W Kelly, an architect and builder, married Rosa Wright in April then abandoned her six months later while she was pregnant. He returned to Williamsburg after six months with $1400 and a loaded rifle, fired upon Rosa's parents, fled, and was pursued to Milford. Moral warns against marrying strangers and urges hard questions before commitment. The piece also promotes Old Saul's Catarrh Cure and Dr Bull's Baby Syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kelly
Batavia
Williamsburg
Rosa Wright
Kelly
Beaufort
Cincinnati
Castle
Bob Donaldson
Wright
White
Milford
Clermont
Wright House
Glen Este Dance Celebrates Seventeenth Wedding Anniversary
A lively gathering at the Wolfer home near Glen Este marks Mr and Mrs Joe Wolfer's seventeenth wedding anniversary. Guests from the area join in dancing, a late lunch, and well wishes as the couple’s celebration winds down. Other local notes include school closure by J M Paul and a track incident at Apple's crossing with no injuries.
Startling Facts and Remedies Advertised for Nervous Ailments
The notice touts Miles Restorative Nervine as a cure for nervous disorders with testimonials from Alphonso Hemp ling of Butler Pennsylvania and others who reportedly gained weight and relief. It also invites trustees to save money on farm implements by contacting C M Long of Batavia Ohio who represents manufacturers in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Long
Batavia
Ohio
Rabid Mare Euthanized After Dog Bites Sparks Slaughter
In MAD MARE and Stonelick township a mare bitten by a dog showed hydrophobia and frenzy while worked. She was shot after no remedy could ease her pain. A general dog purge followed as authorities tried to stem the outbreak. The Courier earlier noted a girl bitten by a rabid dog weeks before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piercé
Stonelick
E.C. Patchell
Social Notes From Batavia And Surrounding Towns
George Moore of Linwood visited Sunday while Don Gatch of the Commercial Gazette was in town yesterday. Ed Purkhiser of Laurel spent Monday with relatives here. Miss Adda Hull of Williamsburg guest at Olney Branch. Mr and Mrs Dr Lin Moore of Cincinnati spent a pleasant Sunday in Batavia. Miss Georgia Davidson of Williamsburg guest at Forestville last week. C H Blanchard returns from two months travel and enjoys home. J A Sweet and wife of Flora Ill, formerly Clermont, visiting Marathon friends. Mrs A K Peterson visits sister Mrs J S Graves of Olney Sr who was recently in Williamsburg. Walter Kain, Cincinnati insurer, will move his family there this week. Blanchard family moved to Mooreville for schools, now back suburban villa in Batavia. John Hill of Milford, elected justice of the peace for Miami township, in town Monday and commissioned. Friends of B F Moore of the Sixth Auditor’s office, Washington, regret his serious illness confined to his room for weeks. The tragic death of his youngest child has greatly aggravated his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adda Hull
Williamsburg
Olve Branch
Lin Moore
Cincinnati
Batavia
Georgia Davidson
Forestville
A. K. Peterson
J. S. Graves
Olney, Sr
Walter Kain
Blanchard
Mooreville
John Hill
Milford
Miami Township
B. F. Moore
Sixth Auditor’s Office
Washington
Otis Bushman
June Queen
Myrtle Moreton
Clermontville
Clara Lakin
Grace Armacost
Jane Queen
Carrie Schlotterbeck
Ermie Armacost
Geo, Peterson
Libbie Steelman
Libbie Bushman
Verna Simmons
H. Cooper
W. Pinkerton
John Wilson
Illinois
John Armor
Bethel
E. Q. Crane
E. Brown
Felicity
Tib Brown
Blain
Tennessee
N. Channel
G. W. Canter
Canter
Hickey
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Frank Hickey
Elmer Ely
Hamlet
Frank Justice
James Swick
Mary
Mattie Montjar
J.E. Black
Walnut Hills
Grace Crane
Oscar Snyder
Meeker & Wilson
Clover Creek Bridge
John Henderson
Doane
Amelia
Rosie Wilson
The
Presbyterian Church
L. W. Hitech
W. Ade
C.M. Edwards
Frederica Tharp
Emma Binning
E.C. Smith
Forest Hill
Ed Gardner
Levi Herget
Metropolitan Insurance Company
New York
Armacrost and Riley
New Orleans
Frank Powers
Aberdeen
David Pierson
Capt. Power
E.G. Brown
Baker
Maggie Baker
Alexandria
Kentucky
Lucian Dawson
E. L. Nichols
G. W. Castlen
Robert Thompson
Frank Cary
Joseph Kolb
Hopper
Elisha Hawkins
Maud Hartman
Marathon
Agnes Getzendanner
Dews
Elsworth
Columbus
J. 8. Bates
Will Brooks
Covington
W. A H. McCormack
Harvey Gates
Moscow
Ed Doughty
Bantam
Burroughs & Zurmohile
Johnson Crawford
Nd Doneham
Emma Kantz
Mobile
Alabama
M. H. Davis le
Judge Davis
Clara Cristier
Capt. Connor
Hannah Day
J. S. Bates
Kate Brickley
Alice McKee
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Cincinnati Presbytery
Second Presbyterian Church
Joseph Clasgens
Rey
A. K. Sargent
Harveysburg
J. D. Penn
Dr. Belt
M. Brown
Wilbur McClain
Dayton
Ed Moor
Pearl and Sycamore
Jones
Michigan
Nannie Dangghters
Mr. McClain
S. W. Stairs
John Feiber
Joe Ransom
Harry Bates
John Connor
Carrie Simmons
A Pleasing Sense of Health Promoted by Syrup of Figs
Advertisement notes health benefits of Syrup or Figs for cleansing the system and restoring strength, available in 50c and 1.00 bottles through leading druggists. Mentions Mulberry, local sales, funerals, visitors, and Farmers Alliance meeting at Mt Repose. Claims Ayer's Sarsaparilla cured a Richmond Va child with scrofula after years of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. King
Franklin Jr
Funeral Attended by Laurel and George Brown for Byron Pence
Laurel and George Brown, former resident, attended the funeral of Byron Pence. The item lists sick: Rachel Mofford over 80, John Boys and wife, Mrs Ed McLain and Clare Bain’s family. Lagrippe visiting, Mrs Wilhelmina Waeltz ill. It ends with a sales note for Dr Bull's Baby Syrup and Salvation Oil at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
George Brown
Little Byron Pence
Rachel Mofford
John Boys
Ed McLain
Clare
David Bainum
Lagrippe
Willhelmina Waeltz
Dr. Bull
Salvation Oil
Preserving Eggs and Home Food Safety Cautions
An 19th century column explains egg preservation methods amid rising egg prices. It covers fume-based preservation using sulphur, packing in oats, and barrel storage with lime and salts, plus cold storage and lime pickle recipes. The piece weaves in local notes about residents and events accompanying the guidance.
Calvary Social Notes Include Visits and Local Event
George Brown of Portsmouth visited relatives this week. R Barnes and wife from Chillicothe are visiting his father. A horse owned by James Lemar was cut by a wire fence. Nellie and Maggie Buchanan called on Mrs. HE Adams. Mrs. Julia Turner hosted Mrs. Harvey Hannah for supper. Agnes Hoffman and Maggie Buchanan visited Nannie Gaffillen near Moscow. Mary Coffman returned home near Salt Air. Sunday visitors included Annie Moyer A D Hopkins and wife Alice Turner Cleve Neal Jessie Fee and J B Mears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary
George Brown
Portsmouth
R. Barnes
Chillicothe
James Lemar
Nellie
Maggie Buchanan
HE. A. Adams
Julia Turner
Harvey Hannah
Agnes Hoffman
Nannie Gilfillen
Moscow
Mary Coffman
Salt Air
Annie Moyer
A. D. Hopkins
Alice Turner
Cleve Neal
Jessie Fee
J. B. Mears
Miles Pills Offer Quick Biliousness Remedy at Williamsburg Opening
A historic advertisement promotes Dr Miles' Pills as a nerve based cure for biliousness, liver and stomach issues, piles, and constipation for all ages. It notes 50 doses for 25 cents with free samples at Dr J Bunn and a Spring and Summer opening hosted by Mrs Irene Walker in Williamsburg on April 28 and the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew
Miles
Irene Walker
Williamsburg
Swayne’s Ointment Claims Tumor Removal In Most Cases
Advertises Swayne’s Ointment to treat moist lesions with intense itching and swelling. Describes night-dominant symptoms, potential tumor formation that may bleed and ulcerate, and asserts the balm stops itching, heals ulcers, and removes tumors in most cases for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Dr. Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Keep Your Shoes On Till May Says The Paper
This old timey admonition warns boys not to go barefoot as pneumonia and grippe lurk beneath cool stones and grass. It notes yearly child deaths from cold feet and urges waiting until May to expose tender feet, while joking that boys will resist and kick at the advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grippe
Tragic Batavia Child Dies After Street Accident
Emily Moore five years old, of 930 French street, was fatally struck by a vehicle while playing in the street. She died around 6 pm after all efforts to save her. Coroner to investigate. driver absolved of blame. The article notes the family’s sorrow and recalls the girl as bright and loved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
French Street
Emily
Washington Star
B. F. Moore
Court docket items and foreclosures list in May term
Court actions include foreclosure decrees for Franklin Fridman and Nathan Anderson cases, temporary injunctions, partitions, and deed set aside motions. Tax sale orders, cancellations, and satisfaction of judgments appear alongside new case Lydia A. Lewis vs Elisha Rose. Jury lists to be drawn next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. McKeever
A. H. Peterson
John Mathias
Fifth Ward B. & L. Co
Carrie A. Monroe
Benjamin Biles
Charles D. Summers
Smith Ware
Ella B. Marks
Sylvester Marks
Franklin Fridman
Evaline Bartlow
F.C. Butler
Michael Mahoney
F. W. Roudebusch
Andrew
Sallie
Ida Curtis
Bertha Conn
Leyi M. Colthar
Lewllyn J. Evans
Western Education Society
Grafton M. Wharton
Nathan Anderson
Matilda Kugler
George M. Keating
Annie
Emma Halley
Martha Bradbury
Rebecca Griffin
Sanford Neal
John M. Goodwin
Lydia A. Lewis
Elisha Rose
Sylvester B. Marks
Charles D. Sommers
Jury clears Keys in Kentucky case verdict not guilty
The jury returned a verdict of not guilty in the Keys case in Kentucky yesterday. Keys alleges Rusk is the guilty party. Bantam and Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson entertain relatives from Illinois. John Armor and family from Bethel were recent callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keys
Kentucky
Rusk
Salt Air Celebrates Miss Nott Eighteenth Birthday
Salt Air resident Miss Anna Nott marked her eighteenth birthday with a Saturday evening gathering attended by many young friends. A theft occurred at Edward Canter’s home as meat was taken by thieves. Elijah Tatman and Oliver Fitzpatrick visited a sick relative, William Johnston, at Felicity last Saturday. Miss Effie Tatman plans to enroll at Amelia Normal School. George Taylor and William Tatman recently received a large tobacco shipment. The school election went smoothly with John Pattison elected director. Sunday visitors included Will Rush from Batavia and Mrs. David Rush from Springfield, plus Cliff Fitzpatrick of Batavia at his father’s, C J Swing and family, John Tatman’s party, Henry Hackman at Twelve Mile, and Cliff Salt with wife at Bantam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Nott
Edward Canter
Elijah Tatman
Oliver Fitzpatrick
William Johnston
Felicity
Effie Tatman
Amelia
George Taylor
Wm. Tatman
John Pattison
Maggie Salt
M. Hibbeta
Will Rush
Batavia
David Rush
Springfield
Cliff Fitzpatrick
C.J. Swing
John Taylor
John Tatman
Henry Hackman
Twelve Mile
Cliff Salt
Bantam
Painless childbirth guide endorsed by physicians
A pamphlet advertising a book titled Painless Childbirth promises pain free childbirth and guidance on morning sickness swollen limbs and other pregnancy discomforts. It claims physician endorsement and offers descriptive circulars and confidential letters via FRANK THOMAS & Co. of Baltimore Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Thomas & Co
Baltimore
Forl Proclaims Low Prices on Goods in Williamsburg
A Williamsburg seller named J. B. Walker markets himself as offering quantity quality variety and the lowest prices. He emphasizes he will outsell all competitors with his goods and business approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Walker
Williamsburg
O. & N. W. Plans Early Morning Cincinnati Train
The O. & N. W. road will start an early morning accommodation train around May 1 to Cincinnati arriving at 8 a.m. and departing at 6 p.m. The company will shorten all passenger train times and strive to make travel on the line speedy safe and pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Horse theft and sightings puzzle Milford area
Clark Bunyan of Milford reported his horse stolen from a stable after an entertainment night with J F Jordan in Eden ton. Hor searchers tracked the horse toward Milford before the trail went cold as authorities in the county and state are urged to find the thief named Holly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Bunyan
Milford
Edenton
J. F. Jordan
Mercurial Poisoning Remedies and Local Furniture Ad
Victims of mercurial poisoning may despair but 8. 8. 8. is claimed as a vegetable remedy for all forms of mercurial rheumatism. The ad touts testimonials and dispatch in removing mercury from the system. Also notes Joseph Pichel's New and Second-hand Furniture at 45 Gilbert Avenue Walnut Hills Cincinnati with Saturday event mentioning Whitcomb Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pichel
Cincinnati
Ohio
Gilbert Avenue
Walnut Hills
Post Office Square
Walnut Ilils
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Old Saul
Glen Este
Clough
Joe Wolfer
Merry Makers
Wolfer
Kate
Manda Roye
Anna Behymer
Ellen Gauche
Nellie Kettler
Mary Specker
Mary Stadmmiller
Messrs
John Specker
John Stadmiller
Eugene Berger
Andy Behymer
Harvey Hamilton
Archie Tatman
Alphonso Hempling
Butler
St. Vitus
J. R. Miller
Valparaiso
J. D. Taylor
Loganport
Ind
H. A. Gardner
Vistula
John Bunn
George Moore
Linwood
Don Gatch
Commercial Gazette
Ed Purkhiser
C. H. Blanchard
J. A. Sweet
Flora, Ill
Marathon Friends
Ble
Edison
Ineventor
New Jersey
Courier
Jonathan Norris
Wolf, Ohio
Batavia High School
Joseph Clare
Newport
M. E. Sabbath-school
Steubenville
Hood
Hamilton House
A. H. Davis
George Wincis
Giovanni Batista Ziano
James Griffith
Knights of Batavia Lodge K. of P
Billy Fee
Burlington
Eva Keys
Ruk
New Richmond
Opera House
Jennie Curry
Laura Davis
Florence Pursell
Mary Reed
Helen Short
Ayer
Tom Hamilton
Wm. R. Walker
W I’. Richards
C. H. McNutt
Chas. Nash
Birdie Gatch
Harry Ketchum
Con. W. Gatch
Bishop Joyce
Dr. Henderson
Lemuel Teasdale
Franklin
M. J. Katn
Hoerner
Milt
Court Report
Common Pleas
Mr. Holly
Jemima Pierson
E. C. Smith
Gertie
Lucy Hair
Lindsle
Geyser and Son
Peter Groh
R. Titler
Oakwood
Whitcomb Riley
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