Destructive hail and wind devastate East Fork Valley farms
A severe Tuesday Wednesday storm ravaged Batavia and nearby towns. Hail and cyclone winds unroofed barns and houses, toppled trees, damaged crops especially corn tobacco and grape, killed cattle, and forced widespread losses across Mt. Carmel Belfast Newtown and Milford with the heat recording 106 degrees before the storm.
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Williamsburg
Batavia
Moore’s Mills
East Fork Valley
George Shafer
Belfast
John Shafer
Mt. Repose
Milford
Emma Moorhead
Conrad Shaffe
Rimpler
Registration of Physicians Under New Ohio Law
A law passed by the Legislature requires all practicing physicians in Ohio to register with the Board of Medical Registration and Examination at Columbus. Certificates may be earned by ten years of practice or via examination or a bona fide diploma. Dr. A. W. Ashburn heads Clermont County correspondence. The list shows physicians registered with about one third already applying. It is expected registration completes in six months and doctors view the law as protective and elevating. Midwives may also obtain certificates after examination.
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Kline
Miss Melle Stone
Dr. Bishop
Spring Street
Frank Brown
Philip Alexander
Afton
Elmwood
Charles Starke
Lyman Maham
Perkin
Fred Kline
Newtown
Miami
Astler
Charles Brown
Batavia Junction
Thomas Glancy
Mt. Carmel
Batavia
Board of Medical Registration
Columbus
A. W. Ashburn
Milford Thos
J. Mullen
New Richmond
C. Ireton
Merathon
William B.doadoo
Ccs
Amelia
Phillip Kennedy
Laurel W. F. Elleberry
Bethel G. G. Rutledge
Owensville
Randolph Rutledge
O Sees Edenton
John F. Coombs
John B. Cline
Cceescesserree
John L. Fomorin
Marathon
Wm. H, Alken
Felicity
Ees Batavia
C.L. Kennedy
TF Sahae Othr
Joseph T. Ricker
Clermont County
What Sixteen to One Means in Silver Coinage
A historical explainer tracing the sixteen to one ratio from bimetallism to the 1878 repeal of free silver coinage, the Bland and Sherman acts, and the push by mine owners to restore the old mint ratio. It outlines how silver value, market rates, and mint policy shaped the debate and the dollar's composition.
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New York Herald
Herald
William McKinley
John
Hamilton
Jefferson
Congress
Latin Union
Europe
United States
Treasury
Workmen Set Up Long Distance Copper Telephone Line in Batavia
About a dozen sturdy laborers arrived in Batavia to install a copper wire long distance telephone line. Poles from Michigan reach 30 feet with five buried, cross bars housing six wires. Workers board at local hotels and observe daily fasting for health. Line ready for conversation by early fall. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertises relief for weakness and insomnia.
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Batavia
United States
Michigan
Hard times free silver fishing at St Marys
John Kline of the Cincinnati Engraving Co visited Batavia with friends, lamenting free silver and inspecting unused Main street rooms. He noted St Marys reservoir fish as sluggish, contrasting bass in the East Fork for sport with the sleepy water at St Marys. Kline appeared well and enjoyed a quiet day among hometown hills.
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John Kline
Cincinnati Engraving Company
Batavia
Main Street
Kline
St. Mary’s Reservoir
Mr. Kline
East Fork
St. Mary’s
Odd-a Cleveland and a Batavia Sunday School Rally
Lew Adams at Ellis Island while at Chicago Democratic talks mutters Odd-a Cleveland. He faces possible resignation or apology after remarks about Cleveland. Rally of Batavia township Sunday Schools set for August 15 at Robinson's Grove Amelia with program by Amelia Orchestra and Sunday-school groups.
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Batavia Township
Robinson’s Grove
Amelia
Amelia Orchestra
Bohm Pee Sa
W. P. Jackson
Hong
Csivesees
W. P. Walt
Abunom
Cc Ccceneerrenses
Amelia Choir Bolo
Tds
P. Chatterton
J. F. Burnet
Eaton
County Republican Convention Names and Delegates Pace Race
Clermont county Republicans will name a single man to lead the ticket for Probate Judge, Auditor, Clerk of the Court, Prosecuting Attorney, Commissioner, Surveyor, Infirmary Director and Coroner. The Saturday gathering at the county seat is expected to be large with 98 delegates and numerous alternates from districts such as Amelia Batavia Goshen Miami Milton and Union.
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Clermont County
Republican Party
Amelia
A. A. Eppert
B. B. Cundiff
C. W. Thompson
A. M. Kirgan
Jasper Malick
J. KF. Edwards
John Pease
Barton Kearns
Rev. W. Jones
Jno
Wm. Stalls
G. W. McNair
B. I. Hitech
Thane Carley
Gias Cnowmnel
C. Rapp
Batavia
North
Frank Knauer
Jos IT. Koin
Wright Brown
E. B. Scott
Ciarry McAfee
T. G. Curliss
Daniel Brunk
George Davis
South
Frank Brown
Chas. Miller
Mr. Long
John Burr
M. J. W. Holter
Juo. Applegate
Chas. Anstead
Edward Rush
P.O. Alexander
J. L. H. Barr
Franklin
Felicity
Wm. Moore
J. H. McMurchy
W. P. Mefford
Chas. Jennings
Geo. Printy
Fred
Wheels in Old Warren and the encyclopedia gag
In Warren county an elderly man resisted an encyclopedia salesman. He warned against any girl riding a wheel and threatened punishment, showing a blunt, humorous stubborn streak. Franklin Connect of New Athens offers thorough, cheap, safe catalogs.
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Franklin Connect
New Athens
Fashionable Ladies and Attractiveness Across Nations
A brief social note contrasts Japanese and American fashions in beauty rituals. It describes Japanese women gilding their tis and American women relying on older men to enhance attractiveness, illustrating differing styles between countries.
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Japan
America
Georgetown Girl Defies Bloomers Ban in Moral Stand
A Georgetown girl whose parents opposed bloomers vowed not to wear anything if she could not wear bloomers. The parents reportedly submitted to her stance in the interest of morals, with a warning she would not exercise if denied.
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Georgetown
Warren County Saloons Tax Details by Township
The Warren county liquor saloons total thirty establishments taxed at 350 dollars annually each. Nine in Turtlecreek township, nine in Franklin township, three in Hamilton, four in Salem, one in Wayne, four in Deer field township. Total tax 310600 dollars. Turtlecreek saloons in Lebanon and Franklin township saloons in Franklin city.
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Warren County
Turtlecreek Township
Franklin Township
Hamilton Township
Salem
Wayne
Deerfield Township
Turtle Creek Township
Lebanon
Franklin City
Attorney General Rules Local Papers Fail Legal Publication
Ohio's attorney general says a newspaper must have general circulation to satisfy legal publication requirements. Papers serving only two thirds of county post offices or with 400 to 500 circulation are not general circulation papers. Advertisements and notices may be published illegally, risking legal trouble.
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Ohio
Gold backed mortgages spark silver debate in Ohio
The Hillsboro News Herald cites alarm among moneyed interests over free silver. A Columbus mortgage mentions gold payments and a local citizen seeks a government post to distribute silver in a future district. The editor claims Populists push misperceptions about free silver.
Let Us Be Pastoral and Happy
The author urges staying home to enjoy simple pleasures like the East Fork murmur, moonlight on the Donald, fishing, swimming, biking, and raspberry vinegar while debating politics. Rejecting trips and riotous living, the piece promotes frugal, peaceful domestic leisure.
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East Fork
Reunion of the Seventy-Ninth Ohio Members
The 70th Ohio will hold its annual reunion at Linwood on Tuesday August 11. Welcome by Hon Howard Ferris with Hon Seth Brown responding. A quote from a child about pills appears, mentioning Dr. Ayer's Pills and a playful remark about needing pillars rather than another dose.
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Ohio
Linwood
Howard Ferris
Seth Brown
Let the Sun Come In HM Tronton Register
A reflective piece praising sunshine and its effects on growth and sweetness in nature. It contrasts sun and rain, noting rain can dilute produce and hinder ripening while sunbeams foster growth, honey, and ripening corn. It closes with cautious optimism that sunlight will prevail in time.
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HM Tronton Register
Imagination Sparks Call to Ban Disease Pamphlets
A Xenia Republican column quotes a prominent physician urging arrest of anyone distributing public pamphlets on illness. He warns hypochondria stems from such literature and recounts a patient driven to sanitarium by reading pamphlets. He urges parental control and education to prevent youths from reading harmful medical self-diagnosis material.
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Xenia
Reunion of Sons of Veterans at Crane's Grove Bethel
A reunion of the Sons of Veterans of Brown and Clermont counties will be held at Crane's Grove Bethel on August 2 with speakers Col. L Vern Williams Rev E McCue and James Tarbell. Music by Bethel band and special rates on C G and P. Members of Batavia Lodge No 104 F and A M are asked to meet at 10 o'clock a m Friday August 7 1800 to attend the funeral of Brother DeGarmo of Lindale.
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Sons of Veterans
Brown
Clermont Counties
Crane's Grove
Bethel
Col. L. Vern Williams
Ripley
Rev. E. McCue
Cincinnati
James Tarbell
Georgetown
Bethel Band
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M. Sapp
Frank Denkinger
Carey Cushard
Lewis Manning
C. P. Chatterton
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C. L. Terhune
Lev Griwold
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