05 Aug 1885
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1885
Page
1
The Clermont Courier announces likely advance terms for its publication, priced at $1.50 per year. The notice identifies Courier Publishing Co as the publisher and indicates standard yearly subscription pricing.
Omnibuses at Cohoon link to trains for Stonelick New Boston Monterey Cynthian Vera and Mt for Mt connect to trains to New Mepe Georgetown Higginsport Rip At Sardinia lines join Columbus Manyl for Mowrytown and connect to North Liberty West Union Manchester At Batavia Junction Fast Express connects to Xenia Dayton Springfield Columbus and east Portsmouth links to Hamden Ashland Ironton and more C W B and Chesapeake & Ohio lines noted with obsolete spellings and errors.
Special correspondence from Sanaroca describes General Ulysses S Grant's final hours at Mount McGregor. The account notes his struggle with a long illness, the family at his side, and the moment he signaled to lie down before dying, with Mrs. Grant, their son Fred, and all three daughters-in-law nearby.
A detailed account of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant dying at Mt. McGregor in July. Describes bedside vigil by Mrs. Grant and family, the final words and gestures, and the last photograph by John Gilman. Notes Grant’s calm acceptance, his writing aids, and the postdeath guard by Wheeler Post G A R.
A long obituary notice details Ulysses S Grant's death at Mt. McGregor, his emaciated condition, cremation plans, and burial in Central Park with a national monument fund. It notes his Navy and Army service, 500 certificates signed, and the final interment date set for August 8 with locations at Albany and New York City.
The article discusses illegal policy and lottery operations in the city, noting high profits for backers and widespread public impact. Police announce raids to commence on August 1, urging dealers to close and outlining potential penalties. It laments police reform efforts and highlights social harm from gambling. Also reports the death of Miss Ella Badgley at age full adulthood, with funeral details and local weather mentions.
New York reports Queen Victoria's daughter Beatrice Mary Victoria wed Henry Maurice Battenberg at St Mildred's church Whippingham near Osborne Isle of Wight. The ceremony, simple and secluded, marked the eighth child’s marriage in a royal line noted for its strict proprieties and distant elegance.
Special correspondence from New York describes Hell Gate as a treacherous rockbound channel between Long Island and the East River. The piece recalls ships ashore, early Dutch names, and the peril of navigating the rapid waters where a single misstep could end in disaster for mariners.
The Courier decries pervasive grumbling about weather luck and wages while warning of the Policy lottery’s ruinous lure. It details the Colorado and Kentucky schemes, daily drawings at noon and six, office presences, 20 percent commissions for policy writers, and the three-number bets known as the gig saddle among other names.
Legal notice of sale for a 100 acre tract in Clermont County's One Inch Township. Property appraised at 7666 dollars. Terms: one third cash, one third in one year, one third in two years with 6 percent interest. Sale conducted by administrator and attorneys Swine & Lennin. July 20, 1898.
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