Injunction Sought Over C G P Railway Track Laying
Eugenie Horner wins injunction against the C G P Railway Company to block track laying on Dumont and Carrel streets. The suit says tracks would run above street surface shrinking access and blocking 100 feet of traffic and entry to Horner property. Judge Smith questioned the injunction. Swing and Morse represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenie Horner
C.G. & P. Railway Company
Dumont and
Carrel Streets
Damont Street
Swing & Morse
Smith
Williamsburg Sentinel 1818 15th volume details and death of Boone
The October 8 1818 Williamsburg Sentinel issue reveals an 1818 established paper in Clermont county Ohio with sheriff sales led by C Lindsey and H Raper. It reports Boone’s death in Missouri with a rifle in hand and lists local ads for tavern debts coroner elections and building lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M., W. le Rue
Louisville
Kentucky
Williamsburg
C. Lindsey
H. Raper
D. C. Bryan
Nicholas Sinks
Sentinel
Daniel Smith
Job Stockton
Williameburg
Clermont County
Congress
Ohio
Samuel Shaw
Zane Finn
Zane
Neville
Young People Picnic in Snell's Woods Maple Grove
Country youth plan a Saturday picnic in Snell’s woods near Maple Grove with games athletic sports and dancing. Afternoon events lead to an evening dance with good music and refreshments on the grounds inviting all attendees for a delightful day.
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Snell's Woods
Maple Grove
Rural mail delivery debate echoes from Clermont county
A column argues against free rural mail delivery in Clermont county, claiming country life benefits from visiting the post office and noting special delivery at 10 cents can cover essential needs. It urges residents to form a petition to Congress for any change. The piece favors country methods over city style conveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Brother
Hildebrandt
Post Office Department
Batavia Native Jacob Kline Seeks Rural Life in Kentucky
Jacob Kline, a Batavia native and son of the late Adam and Mary Kline, travels with Batavia friends to Concord Kentucky. He farms near Concord with his sister Mary handling the household and dairy. The pair, readers and naturalists, share books music art and science. Kline lectures on agricultural topics and informs farmer institutes while enjoying simple, contented country life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Kline
Batavia
Adam and
Mary Kline
Kline
Concord
Mies Mary
Wild Man Appears Near Lebanon Sparks Search
Lebanon papers report a fierce looking barefoot man resembling a beast, seen near Kings Mills and the South Lebanon narrows. Residents fear an escaped inmate from an asylum as search parties comb the area after he allegedly shouted a threat at James Bowyer and vanished into weeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Fusion
Kings Mills
James Bowyer
Bound to Be Married Dispatch From Columbus
Florence Orebaugh aged 16 telegraphed from Cincinnati that she and Ben Magrew contractor were married. She is daughter of E G Orebaugh former editor and now real estate man and sister of a leading local businessman. Parents had earlier forbidden calls and learned of the marriage only after the telegram arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Florence Orebaugh
Cincinnati
Ben Magrew
E. G. Orebaugh
East High School
Young Magrew
Trembling Trestle Disaster Cuts Freight Trains
A high trestle near Peeples collapsed under a double-header freight train with 32 coal cars. One brakeman Robert Foley of Portsmouth died instantly. Conductor McArthur and Engineer J S Davis gravely injured. Fireman Dade Brown survived. Dave Norman with jaw injuries. two hoboes missing. Repairs estimate about 40000 dollars.
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Peebles
Dave Norman
Churches Gather Under Summer Heat At Batavia
A large Batavia congregation attended multiple services across Presbyterian, U B and Second M E churches. Revivals, choirs, and soloists highlighted the day with prayers for church growth and a new parsonage slated for repair.
Close of Higginsport Record Ends After One Year
The Higginsport Record dies after a year of operation due to a narrow field bounded by Brown county and Kentucky, insufficient paying readership, and limited news. Advertisers failed to boost virality. Brown county readers rely on Georgetown and Ripley papers. The editor pens a column obituary in the final issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginsport
Brown County
Kentucky
Georgetown
Ripley
The
Record
Printing errors tag deputy supervisor name in city papers
The city papers misprint the deputy supervisor name Miles Bicking in multiple spellings such as Miles B King and Miles Bu King. The confusion reflects typographic struggles with an illegibly written and unfamiliar name while Dr. Thomas Electric Oil advertisement follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Bicking
Hcquirer
Miles B. King
Ohio State Journal
Miles Bu King
Columbus
M. Mileybicking
Tragic Canoe Accident Claims Young Doctor in Miami River
The Miami drowning tragedy ends a promising life. Dr George Otto Hoffman of Cincinnati, seen withAlexander when their canoe capsized near Epworth Heights, sank and could not be saved. Coroner Hillen ruled accidental drowning as Hoffman left a widow and two children grieving in Indiana.
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Miami
George Otto Hoffman
Cincinnati
Epworth Heights
Alexander
Indiana
Hillen
Loveland
Illness and death of prominent Clermont farmer Uncle Charley Starks
The article reports the critical illness and subsequent death of Charles Starks age 76 77 near Elmwood a leading Clermont farmer known for his honest character and community service. It notes his marriage to Elizabeth Croshaw in 1850 with three children and a funeral arranged by the Odd Fellows. Other notices mention deaths of Mrs. Ann Favret and Mrs. Jane Kyle and a large barn fire on Rufus Walker’s farm with $2400 insured value.
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Charles Starks
Charley
Elmwood
Clermont
Mr. Starks
Elizabeth Croshaw
Augustus
Melle
Seth Hutchinson
Batavia Cemetery
Rufus Walker
George Mount
Batavia
Tomato leaf spot warning from Ohio Experiment Station
The Ohio Experiment Station warns tomato growers to watch for tomato leaf spot amid wet weather likely to fuel outbreaks similar to 1898 and 1900. Spraying with Bordeaux mixture every two to three weeks could yield large returns if moist conditions persist. gardeners and truckers should start spraying for downy mildew on muskmelons and cucumbers, with treatments every five to ten days from now if a late yield is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Gardners
Milford Reopens Sundays After Blue Law Boycott
The Courier notes a shift from a cloistered Sunday to an open one as Milford residents rebel against blue laws. Council votes unanimously to end further Sunday closures, leaving shops and streets wide open with a sense of a progressive town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Milford
Sisters Reported Unfit for Sanity. Bond Sisters in Court
Belle Bond 28 and Elizabeth Bond 38 of New Richmond were examined in probate court Monday for insanity. Belle had been confined previously and released to her mother, later showing more signs of insanity. Elizabeth became affected as well. Both were found unfit and will be sent to the asylum for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Bond
Elizabeth Bond
New Rirchmond
Death of Loveland Conductor Nim Whalen
The paper reports the death of Nim Whalen a veteran B and O railroad conductor from Loveland who served in the 1st Ohio cavalry. He left a widow and several children. His funeral was held in Loveland and his remains were taken to Chillicothe for burial. The article also notes Traction Company permission to erect poles on Dumont street to connect C and G traction lines with the Cincinnati Traction line.
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Nim Whalen
Loveland
Chillicothe
1St Ohio Cavalry
Traction Company
B. of P. 8
Dumont Street
Slayers Sought in Ora Smith Death Case in Ohio
Report outlines the Loveland river death of Ora Smith with two companions, one missing suspect Kimball. Coroner Hillen defers to Hamilton county authorities. witnesses Bowyer and Cramer offer limited testimony after a quarrel near the Palmer residence and a slingshot blow. A special campaign offer appears on page eight.
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Miami River
Milford
Ora Smith
Mainville
Warren County
Loveland
Young Smith
Smith
Hillen
Leslie Bowyer
Ode Cramer
Palmer Residence
Remington
Kimball
Hamilton County
Rail and Wire Show Rapid Transit Growth in New Richmond
New Richmond expects street car service to Cincinnati within two weeks while heavy steel lays near Hamersville and culverts advance toward Olive Branch. The C G P builds three fills over pipe and culverts as overhead wires go into place toward Mt. Washington. A C G P car on the Columbia to Coney Island line draws 2500 to 3000 spectators. Curt Wilson leaves C G P for L N system as conductor, moving family to Louisville.
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New Richmond
Cincinnati
Mt. Washington
Olive Branch
Columbia
Coney Island
Curt Wilson
Curt
Louisville
Tobacco Market for Week Ended Friday August 1 Prices Steady
The tobacco market held steady with slightly smaller offerings than last week. Desirable leaf sold readily with generally satisfactory prices while common stocks moved quickly. color remained scarce and outside bids strong for a few cigarette wrappers. Crop reports show a short season but good progress in early planted areas with local rain shortages noted in some spots. The 1 600 birds averaged 7 068 per hundred pounds, 1 760 birds at 6 80 and 862 at 5 04. daily averages ranged from 6 54 to 7 22 to 7 195 to 6 29.
Mitchell as Labor Leader in McClure's August Issue
Lincoln Steffens portrays John Mitchell as a modern labor leader who treats labor as a commodity. He argues Mitchell's aim is to control labor output and position himself to sell mining labor like Rockefeller sells oil. The piece highlights capital's role in shaping labor and anticipates Mitchell's future success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Steffens
McClure
John Mitchell
Labor
Steffens
Labour
Rockfeller
Havemeyer
Mitchell
Adams County Horse Vanishes After Plunge Into Creek
The New Era reports Henry Edgington of Wagsoners Ripple lost a valuable horse Monday evening. While plowing near Brush Creek the horse fell into a twelve foot hole and drowned after being pulled from the water with a boat and rope amid a crowd of 25 watchers.
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Adama
Henry Edgington
Wagsoners Ripple
Edgington
Brush Creek
Jani
Batavia Shuts Out Edenton in Seasonal Opener
In Batavia last Saturday Edenton was blanked 4 to 0 in a standout pitching duel. Irwin excelled on the mound, Potter caught brilliantly, and Batavia’s infield and Heilmel’s running grab backed the effort. Edenton’s squad, led by a solid pitcher, were gentlemanly and welcomed back, while Batavia hopes rising attendance sustains the club’s finances ahead of a home game against Milford next Saturday.
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Batavia
Edenton
Irwin
Atie
Datavia
Tia
Alos
Dade
Potter
Heilmel
Jordan
Lesider
Will Bo Agato
Bitivia
Pieageil
Milford
Buerkle
Captain Ballard Receives Commission and Marries
Captain Robert T Ballard former Philippine volunteer commander of scouts is commissioned as lieutenant in the regular army with honorary captain title. He wed Miss Grace Browning daughter of C N Browning in a quiet ceremony as Quarterly meeting approaches at the Second M E church with Rev T J Ferguson officiating. Miss Grace Hulick visiting Owensville this week.
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R. T. Ballard
Philippines
Dame Fortune
Volunteers
Wilmington’s Fair
Batt
Courier
Mias Grace Browning
C. N
Ellen Browning
Batavia
Ballard
Hummel
Clinton County Democrat
Mies Browning
Republicap
T. J. Ferguson
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Palestine
Ohio River
Daniel Hawkins
Andrew Dickey
Miley and
Armatrong
David Morris
A. Raper
Daniel Kain
Thomas Kain
Daniel Boone
Daniel Boon
Eptieman
Boon
Missouri
Col. Boon
Altting
Jos
Thougande
Fergus Moorehead
Sarah Townsley
Batavie
Joseph Raper
Margaret Waits
Ezekiel Hutchinson
Thomas Brown
Bethel
C.D. McManaman
Man
Warren
Robert Foley
Brakeeman
Portsmouth
McArthur
J.S Davis
Dade Brown
Davis
Brown
Mr. Mc
Gill
Presbyterian Church
Billman
Belt
Harry Branaugh
U. B
Frank
M. E
Love
Little Zion, Colored Baptist
Luther
Ann Favret
Claude Favret
Owensville
Jane Kyle
Rail and Wire
Cr Greek
Hamersville
Tne
Amelia
Railroad
Pennsylvania
Sen ‘Centa
Captains OF Industry
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Adams
Grace Hulick Io
George Hewall
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