Three Circuit Decisions Highlight Hodges and Jones Trials
The Circuit court announced Friday decisions in three cases, granting Mrs. Hodges a change of venue, reversing the Thomas family mistreatment case for a new trial, and reversing the Jones case on most defenses but allowing a new trial due to potential juror prejudice. The Burke-Staten case remained undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodges
Jones
Burke-Staten
Hodge
Cherrington
Ironton
J. R. Woodlief
Clark
Chillicothe
Russel
Jruryman
Fourth Circuit
Batavia
Young Attorney H. L. Britton Wed Blanche Peterson
H. L. Britton a Cincinnati law school graduate with high honors marries Miss Blanche Peterson in a ceremony on Thursday April 20 1998 performed by Rev J W Magender at Wesley Chapel Cincinnati. The couple later return to Williamsburg to reside at the Britton homestead after a short honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Britton
Cincinnati Law School
Blanche Peterson
Williamsburg
J. W. Magender
Wesley Chapel
Cincinnati
Prent
Britton Homestead
Township boards to hold regular meetings under Workman law
Section 8920 of the Workman law requires township boards of education to convene regular sessions on the third Monday of April June August October December and February at the usual election locations or nearby to conduct business. Special meetings may be called by the clerk president or any two members with written notice to each member.
Weekly market report for week ending April twenty second
The market closed strong with 2004 bhds offered and 447 bhds rejected. Actual sales totaled 157 bhds for cripte and 1417 bhey. Globé first, then Bodmann Cincinnati Walker Morris Miami dominate the week’s record with Brown furnishing 298 birds including old stock from 93 to 18 cents and new stock from 4 to 18 cents. Highest price reached was 2 for 1 bird of new Blue Grass. Brown district tobacco figures averaged above the six of other districts.
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Globé
Bodmann
Cincinnati
Walker
Morris
Miami
Bodmen Cincinnat
G A R Post Delegate Mixup Ends In Gentle Ribbing
Comrade Glancy, chosen as a Monterey post delegate for the Hamilton encampment, misread dates and traveled on April 15 with gear and funds. He reached Hamilton on April 16 to find no parade or headquarters, only street noise and mockery from fellows. He returned home after realizing the error, and the post plans to replenish his canteen for future duty.
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G. A. R. Post
Monterey
Glancy
Hamilton
Williamsburg Banker Plans Oil Development Push
Banker Lockard of Williamsburg with a Chicago pushing firm believes oil and gas exist abundantly in the Williamsburg area. He trusts tests will confirm the resources and says the company will begin operations in June with strong leverage to develop the town’s resources.
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Lockard
Williamsburg
Chicago
Orlando McAdams Dies in Missouri Hotel Tragedy
Orlando McAdams aged about 58, manager of the Midland Hotel in Kansas City, died after a short illness from a severe cold. Born in Clermont county, he was highly regarded for integrity and genial manners. Remains to Williamsburg for interment.
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Orlando McAdams
Midland
Kansas City
Missouri
Clermont County
Columbus
Williamsburg
Recant law changes spring elections for Justices of the Peace
The General Assembly met last week in Troy New York where Ray Swain denounced Calvin as a scoundrel in unparliamentary terms. The piece notes a spring election shift for JPs and mocks writers and punctuation in playful fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray, Swain
Troy
New York
General Assembly
Calvin
New Boston Mill Owner Aims at Wife in Cincinnati
Christian Fallon of New Boston, a miller, traveled to Cincinnati after his wife left him. He carried a loaded revolver and attempted to shoot her at the Kratzer home before being taken to the station house. A letter found on him outlined plans to shoot his wife and himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Fallon
New Boston
Henry Kratzer
Eastern Avenue
Cincinnati
Belle Long
Kratzer
Far-Away Georgia Wedding Celebrates Olive Pease
The Courier notes the Savannah News report of Olive Pease and Albert Reppard marrying at 213% Abercorn Street Savannah. Rev C E Dowman officiated with S I Baggett and Miss Stella Perse present. They depart for a Florida trip and will reside in Sumner Georgia with Reppard at Columbian Lumber Company.
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Olive Pease
Batavia
Willie Bancroft
Savannah
Georgia Central Railroad
Savannah News
William Pease
Abercorn Street
Wesley Monumental Church
Albert Reppard
R. B. Reppard
C. E. Dowman
D. D
Wesley Church
Costs in Hodge and Jones cases outline county and state liabilities
Court records detail how juries and other expenses are allocated in the Hodge and Jones trials. The county pays most jury costs in Jones totaling 4239.42 dollars, with overall expenses reaching 4489.42 including attorney fees and prison aid. Hodge costs total 1521.39, itemized for depositions, witnesses, juries, sheriff and clerk fees, and numerous witness fees averaging low amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Jones
G. A. Frazier
Wm. Dennison
Dellie Steel
Bannister
Mystery of Miss Troy Vanishes After Drive
Miss Lena Troy of Nine Mile disappeared after a spring drive with schoolteacher Taylor. Police and the Troy family search Cincinnati and Norwood for a week with no trace. Lena is 18, 5 feet tall, 115 pounds, dark hair and blue eyes, wearing a light dress and fur-trimmed wrap. Authorities suspect foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Troy
Nine Mile
Taylor
Dunham
Miss Troy
Troy
Cincinnati
Norwood
Police Department of
Disbursement figures show township variances in relief funds
The report lists amounts distributed by township for the designated time, noting May warrants drawn Monday. It urges soldiers to apply to township committee chairs before the third Monday in May so claims are considered and levies settled.
Elephant Babe Dies from Cold Weather at Terrace Park
John Robinson’s elephant Babe perished Sunday morning due to severe weather. Despite whiskey and honey treatments, the creature died after a week of suffering and was buried at Terrace Park, costing $30 for the grave. Robinson, worth about $3 million, faced a relative loss akin to a cheap dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe
John Robinson
Robinson
Terrace Park
New York
They Will Look You Up Assessors on the Road Hunt Chattels
A list of assessors has begun a regional tour to locate and value moveable property and miscellaneous chattels for tax or valuation purposes. The effort targets property across multiple towns as part of ongoing enforcement. Local officials urge owners to cooperate and present records.
Personal notices from Clermont and Walnut Hills
Mrs Elizabeth Hulick of Walnut Hills is among relatives in Clermont this week. Joseph Ranson of the Davis Carriage Company spent Sunday with his family here. William McKeever of Williamsburg has recovered from a severe typhoid fever. Chaplain Dudley of the Penitentiary escorts murder Jones back to Batavia. Mrs George Hullok Jr of Walnut Hills visits Batavia relatives. Ella Teal of Cincinnati attended the Clermont Teachers Association meeting and was entertained by Nellie Leonard. Carrie Claypool of Delaware, a college roommate of Dr Sutherland's daughter, visits Williamsburg. she is a musician of rare skill. H H Hulick, traveling for Davis Carriage, rests for health. will resume next week. Rev Josefa Cook predicts Chicago will be seven times worse than hell this summer due to visitors from other cities.
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Joseph Ranson
The
Davis Carriage Company
William McKeever
Williamsburg
Misa Ella Teal
Cincinnati
Clermont Teachers’ Association
Nellie Leonard
Misa Carrie Claypool
Delaware
Dr. Sutherland
Wiliamsburg
Hulick
Josefa Cook
Chicago
Hell
Gus Wolf Gives Boy Suit After School Letdown
Last spring at the Hamilton House Gus Wolf promised a suit of clothes to a ten year old colored boy who failed to pass an examination. The boy hustled and passed with an average of 8, and yesterday brought his record to Gus who measured for a suit to be sent to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton House
Gus Wolf
Frank Jones
Wolf
Gus
Probate actions and marriage licenses reported
The will of Roman Spahr filed for probate. Rosa Washburn named guardian of Josiah Washburn. Caleb Laycock appointed administrator of James W. Wiggins and Benj F Nash administrator of Wm R Nash, deceased. Jane Hall of Jackson township adjudged insane and sent to asylum. Marriage licenses issued for George W Carpenter to Carrie Leming Josiah Wilson to Martha N Tizer Herbert L Britton to Blanch Peterson Robert Needham to Mary J Kain Jacob Young to May Beckett.
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Roman Spahr
Rosa Washburn
Josiah Washburn
Caleb
Laycock
James W. Wiggins
Benj. F. Nash
Wm. R. Nash
Jane Hall
Jackson Township
George W. Carpenter
Carrie Leming
Josiah Wilson
Martha N. Tizer
Herbert L. Britton
Blanch Peterson
Robert Needham
Mary J. Kain
Jacob Young
May Beckett
Bank Draft Mixup Hints at Duluth Cashier’s Hair Shade Change
The Ripley National Bank, dealing with all Duluth banks, drew 1000 dollars and was stunned to receive a 10000 dollar New York draft by mistake of 9000. Bank officials in Ripley corrected the error quickly, but the incident caused the Duluth bank cashier to lose several shades of hair in embarrassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley National Bank
Duluth
Minn
New York
Ripley Bee
Crop Report Notes Weather Impacts Across Crops
The report for the week ending April 22 cites wheat on undrained lands damaged by wet but improving rapidly oats doing well though slow in growth grass slow from cold early sown tobacco in Clermont large as a pin and in good condition fruit largely escaped frost damage except cherries and peaches on lowlands early potatoes and corn coming up some potatoes rotted by wet corn planting to resume with warmer weather continued cold winds may injure fruit in bloom.
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Clermont
Time to use standard railroad time in public matters
The Lebanon Patriot notes that the public may choose their own time for daily life but in public proceedings the law requires actions at a stated hour to be reckoned by standard or railroad time. The article explains the interpretation of the new law limits.
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Lebanon
Clermont county bond bill authorizes court house repairs
The measure to issue twenty thousand dollars in bonds to repair and rebuild the county court house has passed both houses and become law. The three county commissioners, the probate judge, clerk, sheriff, and one court-appointed citizen will supervise the project. W. W. Pennell of Brown county serves as bookkeeper to the sergeant at arms. He stands on the White House porch waiting for Grover Cleveland to invite him to the Treasury Department and the Third Auditor.
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Clermont County
Common Pleas Court
W. W. Pennell
Brown County
White House
Washington
Grover
Treasury Department
Legislature OKs $100 Fine and 60 Day Imprisonment for Bicycle Taking
A bill passed the Legislature imposing a penalty of 100 dollars and sixty days in jail for taking a bicycle without permission. The measure aims to deter theft and provide a clear legal consequence for such acts.
Odd Fellows Day Observance Across the Nation
The 74th anniversary of Odd Fellowship is celebrated today nationwide. The text notes general celebrations and emphasizes caution in purchases of related cures and remedies, warning against highly concentrated preparations and urging careful selection of products.
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Odd Fellowship
Bantam Couple Wed In Simple Village Ceremony
Josiah Wilson aged 70 and Miss Martha Tivis aged 16, both of Bantam, were married in Bantam on Saturday by Squire Tudor in a quiet village ceremony.
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Josiah Wilson
Bantam
Martha Tivis
Squire Tudor
Homan Wins Adrian Scholarship for Top Yearly Average
Ralph Homan earned the Adrian Scholarship last Friday morning for posting the best yearly average. Ora Shipp followed closely in the standings with a strong showing.
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Ralph Homan
Adrian
Ora Shipp
Indiana couple Cora and Wheat marry in a quirky dispatch
A dispatch notes a marriage in Indiana between a man named Cora and a woman named Wheat, joking about offspring. It also reports Hulbert and Perin from Clermont building a stylish English pattern coach in New York, to be put on the road soon. The coach features a black body on yellow gears, weighs 2850 pounds, and cost 3509 dollars.
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Indiana
Cora
Wheat
Messrs
Hulbert
Perin
Clermont
New York
Batavia Youths Plan Tennis Courts and Club House
The young society people of Batavia have rented the field beside Mrs. Ashburn’s residence to build two tennis courts and a charming club house. Expenses are shared by the young men, framing the project as a local improvement.
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Batavia
Murderer Jones Reacts in Court Cell After New Trial Granted
Jones jumped and struck his head on the low ceiling, then sang and danced in his cell despite the murder of his son. He seemed blissful, as if the crime never happened and the path home remained clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Circeuit
Amelia High School Commencement Highlights May 8
The annual commencement at Amelia High School will be held on May 8. Five graduates are listed: Miss Harriet Dean, Miss Lida Moore, and Messrs. Irvin Nash, Albert Coombs, and Roy House. The programme notes no flowers will be permitted, a wise rule to prevent heart burnings.
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Amelia High School
Harriet Dean
Lida Moore
Messrs
Irvin Nash
Albert Coombs
Roy House
Night Falls on Wilmington as Lamps Fade and News Fights Darkness
In Wilmington street lamps are gone and the electric plant idle. The town sits in darkness while three local newspapers strive to enlighten readers, backed by oil wagons, stars, and the moon. Owls roost on dead lamp posts as mourners wander with lanterns seeking a gas company or a capable electrician.
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Wilmington
Horse Thief Near Milford Outbreak of Panic
Griffis rented a horse to a party that failed to return on time. He notified Cincinnati police and found the rig in his carriage house upon return while the driver slept. Goshen and Stone Lick Township Horse-Thief Detectives say the rider likely drank and forgot the lane.
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Griffis
Milford
Cincinnati
Goshen
Stonelick Township
Lane
Moore's clerk injured when horse bolts from delivery wagon
Peter Waesner, a Moore's clerk, suffered two broken ribs and other bruises after the horse pulling his delivery wagon bolted and struck a tree. He was carried home by friends, rested several hours, then returned to duty. Several children in the wagon escaped unharmed.
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Peter Waesner
Moore's
Little Louise Bitten by Sheriff’s Collie
Six year old Louise Hicks, daughter of Attorney Louis Hicks, was playing with the sheriff’s collie last Thursday night when the dog seized her arm. Bystanders intervened and prevented serious injury though she was badly frightened. The sheriff, Temple, plans to return the dog to the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Louis Hicks
Sheriff Temple
Atrocities in Delaware Spark Outrage Across States
An editorial notes graphic crimes in Delaware with a list of accused names including H Farran London Ohio and Harry Belt Kenton. Five victims plan to sue for 100000 damages after dismissal from college. Arrests and releases on 200 bond shown as misused, urging serious punishment.
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Delaware
H. Farran
London
Ohio
Harry Belt
Rev. Belt
Kenton
W. Phillips
Rochdale
Ralph Harrold
William Innis
Columbus
Pete Adama
Highland
C. Lumer Welch
Walter Evans
Cambia
California Fig Syrup Company Laxative Promoted
Advertising copy touts a liquid laxative that replaces old herbs pills and draughts and claims the true remedy is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company. It states the product is for sale by leading druggists and similar outlets.
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California Fig Syrup Company
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Township Boards OF Education
Mechanics Institute
Mechanic’s Institute
Martin Jamieson
Hetsan
Georgia Thompson
Loveland
Presbyterian Church
Anna Ranson
Bessie Griffith
L. Barker
S‘ellion
Sir Edward
Mr. Barker
Mary Cowen
Mt. Washington
Eaterbrook
Boston
Georgia
Soldier’s Relief Fund
Temple
Dudley
Cabbell
Dennison
Henry Householder
Olive Branch
Township
Renee Eke
Franklin
Onroe
Ohio Thee
Pierce Ee
Union
Wayne
Stonelick Pee Eeee
Jackson
Reese Ees
Seathnenens
Buck Ague
W. B. Fithian
Ameliarian Cowthoys Bantam Batavia C. E. Durham
Henry Bergman Branch Hill
Henry Gibbs, Jr
Felicity George Cristy
Cesc van
P. Smith
North Browke
M. Smith Bee
North Union
J. W. Wilson
North Washington
John Slade
Broadwell
T. Warren
South Union
Charles Airey
Amos Little
Booth
T. Morehead
Elizabeth Hulick
Walnut Hills
Chaplain Dudley
Penitentiary
Murder Jones
George W. Hullok, Jr
H. Bradley
Park Avenue
Simmons Liver Regulator
Crop Report
ODD Fellows
Jone
Amelia
Charles
Little Louise
Delaware Deviltry
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