World of Ideas at Felicity Teachers Institute 1889
The session chronicles the XXXIXth Clermont County Teachers gathering at Felicity from July 7 to August 9 1889. It covers morning and afternoon programs with music addresses critiques arithmetic physiology literature and debates on schooling methods. Highlights include Col Copeland talks on snobs and snobbery and several recitals by students with awards announced by judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
J. McKinney
A. B. Johnson
Dial
Institute
Col. Copeland
J. Davidson
A.T. Marsh
J. W. Hutchinson
Robinson
Tarbell
Brown County Institute
Prof. Williams
Zelia Prather
Bethel
Cole
Eugene Dial
Swing
William
Strickland
Kellogg & Co
Quarry
F. A. Lush
Locust Corner
Donovan
Neville
A.B. Johson
Williams
Milford
The Elixir of Life and a French Doctor’s Secret
An aged French-born recluse in Jackson township tests Sequard’s elixir on himself. After injections he regains youth like a twenty year old, with renewed vigor, appetite, and playful antics. The hired man loses his job as the transformation astonishes all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
France
Tyre
United States
Brown Sequard
Jacques
Harrison
Jeanette
Jeanet
Dr. Sequard
Paris
Clermont Lady Missing After Shipwreck Off Brazil Coast
The Wilmington Journal reports Miss Emma Combs of Clermont County aboard a New York to Buenos Aires vessel that caught fire July 3 off Bahia Brazil. The ship carried cotton and rum and most passengers were rescued. a Chattanooga minister aboard said the vessel was lost but he was safe at Bahia. Authorities hope all passengers, including Combs, survived and await further news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Combs
Clermont County
Miss Combs
New York
Buenos Ayes
Argentine Republic
Mendoza
Andes
Brazil
Bahia
Chattanooga
South America
Unfortunate Clermont Boy Rumored to Wander
Everett Corbin of Clermont County is described as mentally deranged and at large after escaping from guardians and nurses. The Enquirer notes his past as an art studio operator in Chicago and staff member on Gen. Crook's Sioux commission, with concerns he may head toward the Sioux campaign site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Enquirer of Sunday
Everett Corbin
Sioux Country
Young Corbin
Chicago
Crook
Beer quality remark in European letter to the Commercial
In a European letter to the Commercial Mr Halstead claims from his experience that the average beer in Berlin is no better than that in Cincinnati or Milwaukee. The remark suggests a comparison of beer quality across cities and cites familiar associates to support the view.
Aged Utopia resident recalls coronation bugle tale
John Cheyne, longtime resident of Utopia and former barracks band member, owns a brass bugle that sounded the revielle for the Yeomanry of the Guard during Queen Victoria's 1837 coronation. The instrument by Robert Douglas sits in Columbus. Cheyne, now 74, arrived in America in 1841 and has lived in Utopia for 37 years as a house and sign painter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cheyne
Utopia
Queen Vic
Cheyne
Yeomanry
Windsor Castle
House of Parliament
Britaan
Ireland
India
Prince Albert
Robert Douglas
Peth
Scotland
State House
Columbus
America
Tippecanoe
Post Office Window Legend At Utopia Stamps Rates
A curious saying over the Utopia post office window lists stamps at 2 cents 3 cents and 4 cents with phrases Stamps Licked and Stamps Licked and stuck. The legend humorously implies locals hurry past details of postage while praising their town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utopia
Pavements Replace Gravel Walks in Town Streets
The city reports widespread adoption of new pavements on Main Street and surrounding blocks. Free stone, brick and flagging replace rough gravel paths, with many properties laying or planning complete frontages. Also notes Alaska voyage observations and a mining report from Treadwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Griffin
Main Street
Thomas Boyd
Albén Heinrici
Fielding Dial
Judge Nichols
Pauline Wayland
Steve Cramer
Williams
Methodist Church Society
John Tatman
Weaver- Teasdale
J. L. Moore
Judge Hulick
L. R. White
G. L. Swing
Joseph Bicking
North Street
John Young
Charley Griffis
Captain Townsley
L. A. White
Spring Street
Dan Hamilton
Gregg
Stirling & Moore
Market
Spring
Lorene Townsley
Gregg, White
Worstell
Bradley
Icebergs and a Loyal Letter from Alaska Voyage
A private letter to Mia from Samuel Titus recounts a Yosemite trip then an Alaska voyage aboard the steamer Ancon starting June 12. The Inside Passage features snow capped peaks and timbered fjords with brief stops at salmon canneries and towns including Juneau Sitka and Port Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Samuel Titus
J. M. Stewart
Los Angeles
California
Southern Pacific Railroad
Sacramento
Portland
Oregon
Tacoma
Washington Territory
Alaska
Seattle
Port Townsend
Victoria
Nanaimo
Juneau
Douglas Island
Chileat
KiIsnoo
Sitka
Farmer Hurled From Wagon as Oats Overturn in Felicity
J. J. Goslin of Felicity was injured when a wagon loaded with oats toppled in the road last week. He was bruised and nearly choked but survived with no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Goslin
Felicity
Electric Bitters Promise Quick Digestion For Dyspepsia
Advertising copy touts Electric Bitters as the cure for digestion problems and liver ailments. It argues many seek the product to obtain relief and lists W. R. Walker and J. B. Walker as sellers in Batavia and Williamsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Walker
Batavia
J.B. Walker
Williamsburg
Compulsory Education Law Takes Effect January 1 1900
The Portsmouth Tribune outlines the new compulsory education law. It requires children aged 5 to 14 to attend at least twenty weeks annually. Children 4 to 16 who cannot read or write English must attend half days or evenings until they can read and write simple sentences. Employers and corporations share responsibility for violations, and first and second class cities appoint truancy officers to handle cases.
They Will All Be Remembered
Ohio State Journal notes enemies spread lies about the pension office and a committee’s findings appear favorable. Corporal Tanner continues to push for pensions for all in need, blocked by Cleveland’s veto of the disabilities bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Journal
Tanner
Clevelands
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertises relief for cuts burns sores rashes and skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund. The ad lists W. R. Walker Batavia and J. B. Walker Williamebare as originators and promotes per box pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tak
Salys
W. R. Walker
Batavia
J.B. Walker Williamebare
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clermont County Teachers
Eva White
New Richmond
Annie
FE. E. Hutson
Ananias Brown
Enoch Arden
W. A. Davis
Lillian Davis
Lizzie Ward
Gussie Curry
Olive Branch
Birdie
Mamie Hopkins
Amelia
Alice Hall
Belasco
O. L. Fitzpatrick
W. Billanning
Georgetown
Oskamp & Notting’s
Emma Hopkins
Sequard
Clermont
Wilmington Journal
Yeomanry OF the Guard
Clermenter
Queen Victoria
Glacier Bay
Ube Ucean
Fairweather Range
Mt. Grillon
Bellevue
Ohio
Chilcat
Fiteen
Yukon
Mt. St. Elias
North America
Treadwell
Portmouth Tribune
Bucklen
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