Peculiar Plant and the Baby on the Farm Edge
Enos Atchley discovers a decomposed infant wrapped in clapboard on the edge of a furrow at the old Jake Workman farm on Deerfield road between Williamsburg and Owensville. Nighttime tracks suggest female help moved the body. neighbors report removal before dawn. No mother or father identified. mystery deepens as the community ponders the child’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Maham
Jake Workman
Deerfield Road
Williamsburg
Owensville
Enos Atchley
Mr. Atchley
Enos
White & Heinrici closes out stock with bargain flood
Massive crowds gather at the White & Heinrici store-rooms as the firm quits business. Calicoes and woolens sell at deep cuts well below wholesale, shoes hats and dress goods offered at strikingly low prices to clear shelves and benefit the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White & Heinrici
Cincinnati
W.&h
Mrs Paran Stevens Sideslip Tale On Fifth Avenue Stage
The Washington Post reprints a sharp anecdote about Mrs. Paran Stevens and a nimble rebuke of late stage manners. Bill Travers recounts a Fifth Avenue ride where she counted off passengers and challenged the men to stand, prompting Travers to offer his seat and respond with characteristic wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Paran Stevens
Bill Traver
Fifth Avenue
Union Club
Travers
Mrs. Stevens
Weather and farm reports mark a wet, slow week
Cloudy cool week with heavy rains on the 7th 8th and 13th and frost on the 10th 11th. Crops show improvement with wheat grass barley rye and clover growing. oats nearly sown. clover nearly fully up. early potatoes planted. corn plowing delayed by wet ground though progressing. some millet sown. pastures slow. stock not yet turned out. gardening active. fruit trees budding well apart from peaches. apple buds progressing in Clermont and Fayette counties. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as blood purifier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Clermont
Fayette
Tobacco Market Holds Firm As Weather Benefits Sales
The market shows stable figures from the prior week with moderate receipts as favorable weather keeps farmers busy. Some neglected tobacco advances, shippers express greater satisfaction for good lots, while very low grades and junked goods fetch weak prices. Old stock offerings are light and prices remain steady, with several excellent prices noted and sales closing firm.
Last Toll Gate In Warren County May Be Abolished
A movement in Warren County seeks to remove the final toll gate on the Lebanon to South Lebanon road. Lebanon & South Lebanon Turnpike stockholders favor joining the county, with law-required steps and public votes likely. If approved, commissioners appoint appraisers, the county funds culverts and bridges, and pike bonds cover remaining costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Star
Lebanon
Warren County
Lebanon & South
Arm injury yields seven thousand dollar judgment
A.N. Stoddard of Morrow and attorneys Bunyan and Stenley celebrate after the supreme court affirmed a $7,000 damages verdict against Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley Railway Co for an arm crush injury suffered while coupling cars. Interest will accrue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.N. Stoddard
Morrow
Messrs. Bunyan & Stenley
Supreme Court
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railway Co
Stoddard
Court of Common Pleas
J.S. Brazee
Circuit Court
Last Revolutionary War pensioner dies in Knoxville
Mary Brown of Knoxville Tennessee aged ninety one has died. Her widow Joe Brown earned a revolution pension after marrying in 18 hundred and eighty near age twenty. The note says the revolutionary war ended in 1788 and the final female pensioner would draw until 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mary Brown
Knoxville
Tennessee
Joe Brown
Arbor Day Planting Suggestions by Occupation and Person
A whimsical Arbor Day piece suggests which trees various people should plant next Friday. It matches trees to roles from Treasurer Kennedy to Judge Charley Whippy to teachers, merchants, and trades, ending with a reminder that individuals may choose their own tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
John Davis
Charley Whippy
George Beacham
Recorder
James Yancy
Sim Ellis
Clermont
Brown
John Grant
Chris Dietz
O. K
George Keen
Billy Baum
Ed Scott
Editors Battle Spelling and Grammar in Print
The Ironton Register notes editors grow immune to spelling slips after proofing yet still fear errors. A bungled sentence or word sparks outrage, while experience dulls reactions and shifts blame to the wicked type. Some editors avoid reviewing fresh pages to escape grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironton Register
Judging the Judges in Mt. Vernon Opinion
The Mt. Vernon Republican criticizes the Jones case calling courts a theater for farces and travesties of justice. It questions respect for courts when convictions are set aside by judges or circuits over minor technicalities and urges accountability for lawyers and judges alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Jones
Common Pleas Court
Circuit Court
Lady Bicyclists in Batavia Reach For Wheels
Batavia ladies are taking up cycling with several already owning bicycles. Notable riders include Mrs. Temple Townsley an expert, Miss Bessie Denham newly equipped and poised to excel, Mrs. Fielding Dial who plans to ride, Mrs. John Davis, Mrs. Ke. M. Bell, and Misses Mary Waesner and Mina Faul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Temple Townsley
Bessie Denham
Fielding Dial
John Davis
KE. M. Bell
Mary Waesner
Mina Faul
Zoo Gardens Attract Teachers And Visitors In Busy Year
The Zoological Gardens advertise early contact with their new offices at 214 Race Street for picnics and outings. Last week Indiana school teachers visited by special train from North Vernon and Prof H K Taylor’s Louisville school group toured the Zoo. The gardens boast over ten thousand dollars in new animals since last season, including two large buffaloes, with a big male tiger upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoological Gardens
Zoological Society
Race Street
Indiana
North Vernon
H. K. Taylor
Louisville
Zoo
Counterfeit Ten Dollar Note Found in Subtreasury Shipment
A highly convincing ten dollar national bank note from the Third National Bank of Philadelphia was found last week among a Covington bank consignments of several thousand dollars. The note's execution, paper quality, and general look matched real currency, marking it as one of the era's most dangerous counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank
Third National Bank of Philadelphia
Covington Bank
Alumni Meeting at G A R Ball Jamieson Building
All alumni are requested to meet Monday April 20 at 8 p m at the G A R ball Jamieson building. Important business to be transacted and the constitution and by laws requested. By order of president R P Groves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Ball
Jamieson
Groves
Reward Offered for Arsonists in Meyer Bolomon Fire
The National Board of Underwriters offers a reward for detection and conviction of anyone responsible for the March 25 fire at Meyer Bolomon premises. The reward is valid until April 10, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Underwriters
Meyer Bolomon
Jones Fifth Trial Set at Brown County Common Pleas
The fifth trial of Edward Jones is scheduled for hearing in the Brown county common pleas during the current term that began yesterday. Attorneys at the Batavia Gallery advise a two week engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Jones
Brown County Common Pleas
Jones
Local Citizen Severely Injured After Carriage Accident
James Leonard, a prominent resident, was riding to Tabasco to fetch his daughter Nellie when his horse spooked by a tire object. Leonard was thrown, broke several ribs, Nellie freed the horse and stopped it. He is recovering at home with Dr. Ashburn’s care. Leonard is about 60 and has frail health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Leonard
Tabasco
Nellie
Helbrech
Ashburn
Leonard
Indicting an Editor Sparks Adams County Case
Sam Davidson editor of the Adams County New Era has been indicted by the grand jury for libel against the county prosecuting attorney. The charge also alleges he bribed voters as part of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Davidson
Adams County
New Era
Reverend Shamon of Oroomiah Addresses Presbyterians
Rev Babilla Shamon a Nestorian Christian from Oroomiah Persia spoke to a large audience at the Presbyterian church last Sabbath evening. He plans to return this summer to preach the Gospel to his fellow countrymen in that distant land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babilla Shamon
Oroomiah
Persia
Presbyterian Church
Council praises street work and new Spring Street crossing
The council completes another cross ing on Spring street at Third street and has laid gravel for filling and grading the street ties. Citizens praise the council for attention to town needs and commitment to public satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Street
Third Street
Five-Tramp Gang Attacks Express Wagon Driver Near Loveland
A group of five tramps near Loveland attacked express wagon driver William Owens and partner John Ramsey after a goods delivery. Ramsey escaped with $10. Owens was captured, searched, and cursed for no money. Marshal Hill led a posse in pursuit. four escaped, one colored man was captured and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
William Owens
John Ramsey
Ramsey
Owens
Marshal Hill
Reverend Bell Installed as Pastor in Batavia
The Presbyterian church of Batavia will install Rev Edson M Bell on Tuesday evening May 7 at 7 30 presided by Rev Wm McKibben D D of Walnut Hills who will preach and pose constitutional questions Rev D W Parks and Rev C L Work D D of the First Presbyterian church Cincinnati will deliver charges to the pastor and people They are appointed by Cincinnati Presbytery for this service Public invited and services expected to be interesting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson M. Bell
Presbyterian Church of
Batavia
Wm. McKibben
Walnut Hills
D. W. Parks
C. L. Work
D. D
First Presbyterian Church of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Presbytery
Graduating Exercises at Mt Carmel High School
The Mt Carmel high school holds graduation on Friday the 29th at the M E church. The class of 1895 has one member Miss Bertha J Teal who will deliver an oration and address. Prof S T Dial will deliver the address. The school is managed by D Richards with George B Hatfield and Miss Agnes Walker as assistants. Class motto Being not Seeming colors White flower White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel High School
M. E.church
Bertha J. Teal
S.T. Dial
Lockland Schools
D. §. Richards
George B. Hatfield
Agnes Walker
Free Stone Pavement Plan From Station to Bridge
A movement seeks to lay a handsome four foot wide free stone pavement from the station to the bridge funded by public subscription. Stone will be supplied free from Ports mouth quarries by the CU P. W. Railroad Co. The project aims to ease travel and create a pleasant promenade, with a grove already along the old path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
CU. P. & W. Railroad Company
Taps Called For Nighttime Curfew On Batavia Youth
The Felicity Times urges sounding taps each night at a set hour to keep children under 16 indoors. It claims after dark street time harms education and character and demands home confinement within lit areas. It laments few Batavia children seen on streets after dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felicity Times
Batavia
Saloon Faces Closure in Dry Symmes Township
In Symmes township a Remington saloon keeper, William Bruner, is accused of selling liquor against dry statutes. He claimed to offer mild drinks. arrest followed and a heated trial ended without a fight. The case was continued with likely enforcement of Ohio law.
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Symmes Township
Remington
William Bruner
Ohio
Whistler and Moore War Echoes in London Art Duel
A New York Sun piece notes a playful clash between painter Whistler and novelist Moore. Whistler plans a portrait of Moore likely to provoke contempt, while Moore counters with a novel depicting Whistler. The column suggests both may gain from the rivalry, with art and literature competing in a long running public duel. Low offers at Batavia Gallery for two weeks.
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New York Sun
London
Whistler
Moore
Whistier
Beaides
Low
Batavia
Baum Declared Batavia Township Treasurer by Draw of Lots
In Batavia township a deadlock over treasurer between William Baum and Christian Dietz was resolved by lot. Twenty two sealed envelopes held two names. after three draws Baum was declared treasurer, with 22 blanks and one Dietz envelope found in the过程. Dietz accepted the result charitably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
William Baum
Chris Dietz
Bantavia
Bantam
Amelia
North
Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Election
Christian Dietz
Herbert Kain
Edward Parrett
Kain
Pat- Trott
Dietz
Baum
We Still Live Blows Away Winter Blues
In the Atlanta Constitution a springtime cheer bursts through a blizzard tale and a farmer’s loss. The verse recalls harsh weather, hope returning with violets and sun, and a note that fruit crops survived. The speaker bids farewell to the old season and greets renewal as blossoms fly.
Jones Returns to Jail after Asthma Turbulence at Georgetown
Edward Howard Jones is back in jail at Georgetown and vocal about suffering from asthma He plans to focus on his Olive Branch vineyard after release and restoration of citizenship A sentiment remains that Clermont county and Ohio should apologize and grant a pension for his troubles tied to the accidental shooting of his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Howard Jones
Georgetown
Olive Branch
Clermont County
State of Ohio
Mt Holly Schools Close After Pleasant Term and Energetic Program
Mt Holly schools closed last Friday after a pleasant and successful term with an afternoon programme and a packed evening crowd. Teachers E E Sommermier and Eva Turton credited themselves and the pupils for the success and received many gifts. Sommermier plans to enter the Cincinnati college of pharmacy next fall, while Turton is re employed for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Holly
E. E.80mmermier
Eva Turton
Sommermier
College of Pharmacy
Cincinnati
Miss Turton
Boston high school commence ment to be held at Busmann's ball
The first annual commencement of the Boston high school will be held at Busmann's ball Owensville on Friday evening May 8 1895. Music by Batavia orchestra. Reserved seats cost 15 cents and general admission 10 cents. Tickets on sale at A T Roudebusch store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Busmann’s Ball
Owensville
Batavia Orchestra
A. T. Roudebusch
Extra pension examiners to aid Clermont claims work
Two additional pension examiners, totaling four, will visit Clermont within two weeks to assist in examining claims. The notice mentions limited theater showings at Batavia Gallery for two weeks and promotes Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as a remedy for throat and lung ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Ayer
Fire destroys W. R. Sells barn at Felicity
Barn of W. R. Sells in Felicity burned last Sunday morning with a loss around 600 dollars. Cause undetermined. The property was insured in the Ohio Farmers. Meanwhile Batavia baseball players with local help rented White Lot on Broadway for seating and spectator access. Excursion trains carried seven coach loads from Portsmouth to Cincinnati at one dollar round trip. 265 Portsmouth starters and about 200 onward passengers. Crew aided comfort. trip reported greatly enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Sells
Felicity
Ohio Farmers
Portsmouth
Cincinnati
Liverymen Deplore Bicycle Boom Hurtting Business
Liverymen complain bicycles ruin their trade as youths shift from hiring carriages to cycling for Sunday outings. They warn stable horses idle, awaiting new demand while cycle makers profit. The piece then speculates a future flying machine may replace bikes, predicting Americans will seek speeds of 120 miles per hour.
Lecture on Alaska by Mrs Devore at Presbyterian church
Mrs Devore spoke at the Presbyterian church on her missionary work in Alaska with a large audience attentive to a descriptive talk. The lecture was free, accompanied by music, and refreshments raised about ten dollars served by the church’s young ladies.
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Enos Atehley
Hood
Forestry Day
Jokh
Law
Lawerrcons
MT. Carmel
Atlanta Constitution
Jone
Boston High School
Base Ball Grounds
Batavia Baseball Boys
Broadway
Alaska
George Wirtha
Milfort
Belstedt
Eugene Dial
THE
Pension Bureau
Felicity Masons
Odd Fellows
Brown County
Higginaport, Feesburg and
Frank Moore
Upper Wood Street
Randolph Rush
New York
Baltimore
Kentucky
M. Bs. Guild
Louis Hicks
T. Sreellacy
Lima
Bila Kline Spellacy
Bethel
Carey House
New Richmond
Paul
West Union
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