Brown Explains Vote On Cuban Resolution
Hon. Seth Brown explains his vote in the House on the Cuban resolution. He cites Senate recognition of Cuba as a Republic as non partisan, contends recognizing the Republic strengthens alliance in the war, and notes overall support for President and war measures. He asserts the final House form still aims at Cuban independence and that Congress will sustain the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Wickersham
Jamestown
Seth Brown
House OF Representatives
Washington, D. C
A. Wickersham
Ohio
House
Senate
Cuba
United States
Republic of Cuba
Foraker
Thurston
Quay
Chandler
Callinger
Dingley
Republic of
Congress
Republic
Island of
Sera W. Brown
Golden Wedding for John and Mrs Barr at Fairview Farm
Mr and Mrs John Barr of Fairview farm celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary this evening with old friends invited to a fine dinner and a proper celebration of the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barr
Fairview Farm
Death of a Clermont County coroner in Dayton
Dr. Lee Corbin aged 43, formerly of this county and brother of Adjutant General Corbin, died in Dayton last Sunday morning from Bright's disease after months of illness. Born in Laurel he had been serving his second term as Montgomery county coroner. He leaves a widow and seven children. Mr. and Mrs. Corbin left for Dayton to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Corbin
Shadrach Corbin
Corbin
Dayton
Bright
Laurel
Montgomery County
Clermont County Sailor Joins Cincinnati Company for Revenge
H. W. Smith of Lorado formerly served on the Maine and was mustered out before the vessel exploded. He enlisted in Captain Cook's Cincinnati company last week and aims to avenge his old comrades against the Spaniards. He may be promoted to noncommissioned officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Maine
Captain Cook
Cincinnati
H. W. Smith
Lorado
John Cook
Washington
Smith
Williamsburg chair makers buy 25 acre timber tract
White and Dillman of Williamsburg closed a deal with John A. Kitne of Cincinnati for a rear of Afton woodland. The land, measured by Adam Kline thirty years ago at 1000 dollars, covers 25 acres and sold by the Kline heirs for 550 dollars cash. Timber may be used for saddle trees for U S cavalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Uncle Sam
Ladder Superstition Affects Passersby At Bunn Drug Store
The Courier observes a dozen people passing a ladder propped against the Bunn drug store wall and notes how many would be ruled by the old superstition. Two thirds ignore fear while others avoid walking beneath it, showing varied beliefs among professions and ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunn Drug Store
Amelia High School Commencement Highlights
Amelia high school held commencement in city hall last Friday. The program featured 22 numbers with nine graduates delivering orations and recitations. Bellstedt orchestra provided music as diplomas were presented after Rev. Brokaw opened and Rev. Hays closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia High School
Uncle Sam
Lowell Bennett
F.isechiah
Ralph P. Leeds
Harriett Hutson
Elizabeth G Ferguson
Clime
Gertrude Lytle
Man killed on C P and V near Sardinia identified
A man killed when struck by a train on the C P and V road near Sardinia is identified as George Bowers of Marathon after his brother confirms. The victim, who walked along the track ignoring signals, attempted to cross in front of the engine and died instantly. The body was buried as Joe Reis of Portsmouth before being exhumed for proper identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sardinia
Joe Reis
Portsmouth
Stee
George Bowers
Marathon
Reis
Coincidence in Jury Panel Drawn Equal Across Groups
The Wilmington Journal notes a striking split in the Martin jury pool with six from Richland and six from Marion, and six married and six single among other even divisions. The piece raises whether the verdict will mirror this 80 way balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Journal
Martin
Richland Township
Marion
Old Hampshire Chronicle Reaches Williamsburg Visitor
Mrs Mollie Robinson of Williamsburg sent a copy of the Hampshire Chronicle dated December 3 1789 to this office. The paper is among the oldest genuine periodicals in the United States with rivals like Ben Franklin's Hartford Courant and the New Hampshire Gazette dating back to 1766. The Gazette has been run by Batavia born Winfield Smith who recently sold it to pursue Cuba war correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Robinson
Williamsburg
Hampshire Chronicle
Springfield
Massachusetts
Ben Franklin
Hartford Courant
United States
New Hampshire Gazette
Winfield 3. Smith
Cuba
Mra. Robinson
Neville youth hurt in bicycle dog race accident
Ossie McCoy of Neville rode with his dog Friday evening when a neighbor’s dog darted into the path. He was knocked unconscious after hitting the ground twenty-one feet from the collision and suffered severe bruises. His bicycle was badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossie McCoy
Neville
Young McCoy
Three Rural Burglars Caught and Jailed in Williamsburg
Citizens in Williamsburg faced repeated thefts as George Hytman’s house was robbed. Three men were captured. Henry Richards led deputies to Richard Richards and Theodore Gates. Richards surrendered after a dramatic arrest with a pitchfork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
George Hytman
John Wilson
Poleloek
Henry Richards
Benton
David- Son
Richard Richards
Theodore Gates
Griffith
Richards
Wartime Verse and Ballad Recital From Batavia Page
An archival piece reproduces war era poetry and a Civil War ballad. It recounts a Batavia woman Francina Bryan later Mrs Boles, and notes a 1868 furlough visit by John Latch who popularized Just Before the Battle Mother. The piece frames the verses as relics of a past war with historical memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francina Bryan
Boles
London
Bryan
Branaugh
John Latch
8D Brigade
Ohio
Dell Hulick
Dayton
Reveille
Goshen Board Captures Longtime Superintendent for Lue Schools
Prof. SL Tarnipseed of Williamsburg, formerly Goshen superintendent, has been captured by the Goshen board of education and will next year assume charge of Lue schools in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Goshen
Goshen Board of Education
Parsonage Plan For Second M E Church Purchased
The trustees of the second M E church bought the Wilson property adjoining the church from Dr L W Bishop. They paid $50 for the brick house and will convert it into a parsonage, calling it a most attractive and desirable home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FE
L. W. Bishop
Wilson
Surgeon Dr. Percy F. Ashburn Seeks Volunteer Service
Dr. Percy F. Ashburn, already a leading Ohio surgeon, intends to expand his expertise by serving as a surgeon in the volunteer service to gain new fame and laurels. He is described as young, ambitious, and capable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy F. Ashburn
Ohio
Milford man raises 75 healthy chicks from 76 eggs
W. W. Duckwall of Milford shows poultry success by placing 76 eggs under hens and hatching 75 chicks. He incubated eggs with two moth-balls in each nest and turned them daily for 18 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Duckwall
Milford
Patriotic Ba tavians Meeting Invites Dr Curtis Speaker
A patriotic meeting of Batavians and others is planned at the town hall. Dr Curtis of Avondale church, noted for his knowledge of the Cuban question, is invited to speak. An answer from him is awaited. Home speakers, band and martial music will support. Posters will announce the date and other plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Avondale
Town Hall
Runaway at Burg Injures Man and Damages Wagons
A team owned by Heber Hutchinson ran away in Williamsburg after being left unguarded. The horses struck Elias Duckwall’s wagon, tossing him from his seat and under the horses, but he sustained only bruises. Both wagons suffered damage and the incident was noted as a moral blow to the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber Hutchinson
Williamsburg
Elias Duckwall
War Call Issued For Batavia City Workers
City officials including the Batavia Fire Department chief and Water Works superintendent announce that all men in their departments may enlist in the Cuban Spanish Key West and United States war. They promise full pay and subsistence and quarters while away and a vote of thanks upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
100th Anniversary Celebration for Mrs. Mary Waits
The 100th anniversary of Mary Waits widow of Charles Waits a War of 1812 veteran will be celebrated at her home near Baywood on Saturday April 3 The event will feature old time and modern music and singing with exercises and entertainment and guests are urged to bring baskets for a day of pleasure and profit to the aged hostess and her guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Waits
Charles Waits
Baywood
Daughters of Rebekah Lodge Installed at Mt Crab
Williamsburg team installed a 15 member Daughters of Rebekah lodge in Odd Fellow's hall at Mt Crab. Large attendance plus a elegant luncheon marked the ceremony. Officers will be installed within two weeks by Williamsburg workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Rebekah
Mt Crab
Williamsburg
Odd Fellow’s
Wil Hamsburg
Return to the Main Street Muster of Veterans
Thirty seven years ago this month a line of patriots in red shirts and dark trousers stood in front of the courthouse to enlist as the first volunteers for war. Mothers wives and sweethearts watched with tearful eyes as the young men marched away to fife and drum amid memories of loss and glory. Now the call to duty rings again and the veterans of that bright line are few, while new youths gather to answer the same banner and staged debates hover over the looming conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Adams County Judge McMannis Accused in Bribery Case
Charles Lewis swears that J O McMannis offered him ten dollars to vote for him as sheriff in Adams County Ohio last fall. McMannis arrested and bonds set for his appearance. William Cooper also arrested on charges tied to the Maier bribery case and witness Albert Moore. Local sentiment shows strong political tensions amid corruption exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Mason
West Union
Adams County
J O. McMannis
Charles Lewis
Ohio
J. O. McMannis
McMannis
William Cooper
Albert Moore
Moore
Cooper
Maier
Clermont Teachers Hold Fourth C. C. T. A. Meeting
The Clermont County Teachers Association met at Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church on April 23, 1898. Officers were elected, six new members enrolled, and reports praised nature study and literature while next year’s meeting was set for Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Mt. Carmel
America
Spurier
Alice Seitz
John Heiser
Cincinnati
Henry Barnerd
John Morris
Covington
Two Accidents Reported in Williamsburg
On the Williamsburg school grounds last Tuesday George Dillman and a younger comrade played with sticks as swords portraying American and Spanish soldiers. A slip struck Dillman in the left eye threatening its destruction. Dale Ashton accidentally spilled scalding water while exploring the kitchen and suffered severe burns to the arms and shoulders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
George Dillman
Dillman
Little Dale Ashton
Flag incident at Kline block sparks town fury
In Warsaw a Spanish flag flew from the Kline block jack staff causing anger and threats of war. Dr James Manning, visiting from the Kline building, and other residents condemned the act. A patriot later tore down the flag as townsfolk debated the prank and its implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Wasp
Kline
James Manning
Warsaw
Gilbert Thomas Inn
Walker Hotel Opens in Sixth District with Modern Comforts
The Walker Hotel debuts on Tuesday May 4 promising twenty five fully furnished rooms all with home comforts and modern conveniences. An experienced staff plans a grand opening amid a courtroom and school events likely to draw a crowded reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Hotel
Sixth Congressional District
Williamsburg and Batavia Relief Corps Hold Pleasing Visit
The Williamsburg J. H. Jenkins Relief Corps and Jesse Ellis Corps of Batavia welcomed about forty guests last Thursday. A flag drill impressed attendees, luncheon followed, speeches praised the fellowship and bonds of fraternal communities, and the note urged more such gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Jenkins Relief Corps
Williamsburg
Jesse Ellis Corps
Batavia
Williamsburg Corps
I Via
Batavians
Moat
Post
Williamsburg Indies
Death of Lt Colonel Olmstead in Civil War unit
An officer of the Fiftieth Ohio inscribed as a veteran of Camp Ammons Ripley Pikelou Shiloh and Battle Creek died April 1 in Tuckertown New Jersey after resigning for health. He left Columbus Des Moines Portland and finally Tuckertown. among the original field officers he was last to depart. Major Howard succeeded him. several other officers were promoted to field rank, leaving only Frambes and Adjutant Holter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olmstead
Camp Ammon
Ripley
Shiloh
Battle Creek
Bar
Columbus
Ohio
Des Moines
Portland
Oregon
Tuckertown
New Jersey
James P. Fyffe
William Howard
Howard
Cauies
Col
Olmsteinl
I. M Lewis
A. Cyfe Cheshey
N. J. Barber
8. C. Garedoo
F. Wither
Feld
Col. Frambes
M. J. W. Holter
Batavia School Board Selects Teachers for Next Year
The Batavia school board met with all members present to choose teachers for 188% The board received 26 applications for vacancies. John Gifford was chosen superintendent on the first ballot along with several teachers including Della Nichols and Lilian Robinson. The Williamsburg corps was retained except Prof S L Turnipseed, who resigns to Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Bard
G. A. Frazier
John &. Gifford
Della Nichols
J. W. Kirgan
Lilian Robinson
Ella Helbisch
Cora Griffis
Adah Leonard
Ella Townsley
Gifford
Kirod
Lindiana
California
Montana
Indiana
Ohio Mexican War Veterans postpone meeting to September
M Jamieson presiding officer notes that many senior members are ill or feeble and over seventy, some over eighty. The Ohio State Association of Mexican War Veterans moves the Batavia meeting to September to coincide with G A R events in Cincinnati on September 8 and 9. A headquarters ball will be arranged in Cincinnati with location details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Jamieson
Ohio State Association of Mexican Volunteers
Ohio State Association of Mexican War Veterans
Columbus
Batavia
Cincinnati
Ohio
James N, Smith
Unfortunate man collapses on Main Street in Erie
A stranger on Main Street near Fourth Street collapses unconscious. Clayton Nichols and Joseph Larkin aid him. A physician restores consciousness. A note on his clothing identifies John Tull of Pennsylvania traveling on foot from New Orleans, with epilepsy and a head injury from a fall. he is cared for by local citizens and sent on his way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Fourth Street
Clayton Nichols
Joseph Larkin
John Tull
Pennsylvania
Girard
New Mexico
New Orleans
Tama Chrstian
M. E.church
Ways and Means plan Tax and Bond Proposal to Finance War
The House Ways and Means committee backs a war funding package including a beer tax of 1 per barrel yielding 25 million dollars a bank check and commercial paper tax mirroring 1860 law to yield 10 million a coffee and tea tariffs 3 cents per pound and 10 cents per cent on tea an internal tax on stocks of coffee and London offices in the United States to raise about 5 million and a hoover revenue tax on manufactured goods to yield 15 million total about 118 million. It also calls for authorizing a 500 million dollar bond issue to be sold at post offices and public depositories in 50 increments and Treasury certificates to cover current expenses if revenues fall short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Teans Committee
House
United States
Treasury
Tickets for Batavia High School Commencement May 3 1898
Tickets for teachers graduates and resident ministers to Batavia high school commencement sold in Superintendent's room April 2 1898 at 3 80 p m Tickets to the public on sale Beck's Pharmacy from 9 00 a m on April 20 1805 Commencement May 3 1898 at 7 30 p m Prices 20 cents Walker Hotel will be open to guests next Tuesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia High School
Beck's
Tueasday
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Seth
Brown
Clermonter
Clermont
Dr. Wood
Amelia
Florence Gran Solo
Louis C Hopkins
Farmer and the Wheel
Raymond Trump
Etta Brute
Bellstedt
Boys In Blue
Sly
Fred Whitaker
Camden
Emma Higdon
Bellvue
Clemantine Agrew
Kittie Archer
Edna Witham
James Harbeson
Nellie Brown
Mr. Healthy
Ora Bennett
Cherry Grove
Clara Burroughs
Stella Carey
Nettie White
Margaret
Bessie Makepeace
Rebe
Marie Moore
W. Scott Smifh
Hellman
Share Boles
Martha Gillman
Moore’s Fork
Mr. Boles
Richard
Jimmy
Chokus
Widder
Sam
Ducky
Stark
M. E. Church
City Hall
Dale Parrot
Charles Stagg
James Ashburn
Muale
Surdo
Burg
Rebekah
Old Adams
Tih Fiftyy
Corps of
Teschers
Wiliamsburg
S. L. Turnipseed
Tak Walker Hotel
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