27 Apr 1892
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1892
Page
1
A Lebanon resident found a freshly amputated human finger in his dog's meal, noting a well shaped nail and clean cuticle. Coroner Carey investigates as the town questions whose hand the finger belonged to and where the rest of the body is.
Mrs L H Richards wife of Prof Richards of the Lebanon school died after a coal oil fire exploded while she attempted to light a stove with embers in the morning. The incident caused horrific burns and sparked widespread grief among friends and local citizens.
Milt J. Clarke, prominent Lebanon attorney and father to a bright boy, dies after a revolver accident during a playmate’s activity. The column urges caution with coal oil and pistols, praises local events, and notes Milford’s upcoming musical banquet for the Episco pal church.
Col. J B Truett of Aultman Miller Farmer's Supply House reports Ohio Kentucky and Indiana wheat in excellent condition despite winter stress. He notes 2% old crop held by farmers influenced by alliances and prices fallen from 96 to 8 cents, while praising Kentucky bluegrass land Indiana White River valley and Ohio Miami and Scioto bottoms as fertile regions.
John Lolo a veteran Robinson show clown, survived a tiger and leopard attack in Montreal while quieting them. He suffered scalp wounds and weeks of recovery but has since regained health and leaves the ring to work as auditor and property overseer. He plans to continue in show life until retirement.
Advertises Clermont Normal at Amelia Ohio promising thorough teaching and examination preparation for teachers and high school pupils. Highlights instructors with experience, courses in mathematics languages literature pedagogy and penmanship, one tuition covers all, enroll now with supervisors McKinney Swine Clark.
J O Fuhr's hardware store in Williamsburg Ohio hosts an exhibition of the New Process and Quick Meal Gasoline Stores products. The display highlights innovations in fuel products and related hardware.
A Cincinnati incorporation created the Harmonial Spiritual Society to promote spiritual phenomena and certify mediums and ministers. Wealthy Higginsport residents Charles and Oliver Williams join with Miss Bessie Duvall of Georgetown, plus two deceased incorporators John Quincy Adams and Le Grandeur.
In Clermont County the total expenditure for educational purposes reached 4076 dollars 14 cents. This figure reflects the district’s annual funding for schools and related educational programs.
Felicity Times endorses Edge Hulick as a vigorous healthy candidate for county nomination. The piece calls Clermonters to support him, portraying Hulick as genial and capable in pursuit of the sought political post.
New Richmond Independents report Batavia judge G W Hulick visited town yesterday as a candidate for Congress. The Independent News endorses his bid, citing his qualifications and high standing.
The document outlines election steps with electors chosen on November 8 and meeting January 10 1898. Electors vote for President and Vice President, electoral votes counted February 8, and inauguration March 4. It names Blaine as the likely president.
An expert butter maker from Mt. Pisgah finds butter must sell for more than twenty five cents per pound to equal earnings from selling milk at three cents per quart. Another Pisgah dairywoman with exact accounts sets butter at thirty three cents per pound to realize the same income as from milk sales.
The article follows Mr. Cochran of Salt Air as he pursues his wife after she elopes with Mr. Sells. It notes Cochran's despair, Mrs Cochran's new affair, and the widowed dream of happiness dissolving as Cochran travels to Bethel in search.
The legislature allocates 25 000 dollars for a seventeen foot bronze monument. It will stand before the Ohio building at the fair, then move to Columbus to face the capitol. Life sized figures of Grant Sherman Sheridan Chase and other Ohioans surround a granite shaft with Cornelia on a pedestal and an inscription.
George Gardner, Higginsport school director, was arrested for illegal voting after leaving Kentucky to raise a crop and returning to vote in a vacancy election he claimed was temporary. The dispute has ignited local interest as lawyers anticipate further action.
The Portsmouth Times denounces funeral thanks and formal resolutions of respect in newspapers. It argues kindness shown to mourning families is a natural duty, not a merit requiring public acknowledgment, and warns against posthumous “whereases” and “resolves.”
Three rural youths at a circus were lured by a slick vendor selling candy packs that promised cash prizes. Each paid 25 cents per pack and chased draws claiming dollars or blanks, then lost and borrowed to return home. The warning is to avoid bets on others' games and value honesty and thrift.
An old notice touts Syrup of Figs with health claims and lists 80 cent and 1 dollar bottles. It also advertises 30 day sale on Jump Seat Surry models with graded prices and reductions on buggies wagons and carts from Strreme & Moors, along with dealer notices from E. B. Scott.
The Charleston Cincinnati and Chicago line known as the Three C s gains renewed interest with Samuel Hunt and the Chief Engineer planning a walk of the uncompleted route from Marion North Carolina toward the Ohio river. Traders expect Eastern capital to back the project after surveys and route decisions.
A Goshen dispute over rent escalated to a moblike confrontation as a widow Mrs Swank rents property from Mrs Hitesman. A young man, said to be a son or employee, made improper advances, was confronted by the widow and her brother. The brother horsewhipped Hitesman, the youth confessed, and the crowd dispersed with calm restored.
The article urges teachers to seek advanced training at Bethel Normal, highlighting a larger program with seven salaried instructors and five departments. It promotes higher certificates, county examiner instruction, and diverse courses including music, bookkeeping, stenography, and elocution, inviting inquiries to Swrr. 10, W Tarrell, Newark, Ohio.
W H Apple formerly of Olive Branch now in Ashland Kentucky has patented a device that records steam movements in engines. The pencil trace on the dial is highly accurate and aims to prevent accidents. Apple is praised as a skilled machinist. The payroll of the Robinson Circus Company is $6,000 weekly, employing about 600 people including 9 ladies. A large Batavian- and country audience helped set up for Monday's exhibition. A revival with a cowboy preacher in New Richmond draws crowds. Clermont County News notes on schools, certificates, divorces, and local improvements. The Union Township board endorses the Boxwell law for high school tuition. Clermont county makes public buildings and yards more attractive. King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba entertain Batavia crowds at John Robinson shows. Simmons Liver Regulator is widely used with no doctor bills.
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