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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1881
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows a terse local ad note for a sale item or wear in advance with the name W. Pegg and a price cue of $1.50. The readable portion hints at goods or wear being offered ahead of a Wednesday distribution.
A collage of items reports floods in Illinois and Michigan, yellow fever in Havana, a rowing match in October, a Rochester mile in 2 10 3y, a fatal railroad collision in England, Grant buying a New York house, Creedmoor rifle meeting, Jewish persecution steps in West Prussia, temperance in Alabama, German harvests, weather predictions ending, a Richmond aisle landslide killing convicts, French harvest down, the Pope’s health and travel stance, a Washington County terror, a Peoria birth, Calcutta famine note, Alabama coal iron project, Russian navy suspensions, Star Route savings, and Bradlaugh injury fears.
Parker Adirondack guide who assaulted Mrs. Bull died from gunshot injuries while fleeing pursuers. The reason Chinese students were withdrawn from U S academies was their non admission to military and naval schools. The business district of Pawnee City Nebraska burned, destroying twenty four buildings including two banks and the Republican printing office.
In Sipe Springs Texas blacksmith Payne fatally shot a young man named Wood after Wood ignored Payne's commands and visited Payne's daughter. The incident centers on the deadly confrontation and the resulting death.
The blaze destroyed fourteen of her business houses, leaving three structures still intact. Local officials investigate cause and assess damage across the commercial block. Community, merchants, and insurers begin coordinating relief and recovery efforts.
Nathan Prettyman of St. Louis challenged Charles W. Curry over his attentions to Prettyman’s daughter. Curry knocked him down and repeatedly assaulted him, leading to Prettyman’s death.
A Providence Rhode Island special notes the dwelling of Dr William Bowen in Scituate was described as clock work. Bowen is identified as a strong temperance advocate.
Orville Grant brother of ex President Grant died in the New Jersey Asylum for the Insane near Morristown on the fifth. The report notes his three year confinement and his death in the asylum. A separate item mentions a Rome dispatch about the Pope possibly moving the Holy See to America. Another brief details Charles Webber a carpenter shooting himself in New York after being found with Ingersoll lectures on mean men.
Ex governor Bagsey of Michigan has died and left 5000 dollars in his will for a public fire water drinking fountain to be erected in front of Detroit City Hall. The bequest aims to provide free water to firefighters and citizens.
The battle over passenger fares peaked August 9 as first class tickets New York to Chicago sold for ninety five cents for two hours. Regulators attempted Grayson Kentucky but were repelled by the town marshal. Three Regulators died and four were captured.
Ireland recorded 259 agrarian outrages in July with four firings at persons eleven assaults twenty arsons seventeen cattle maimings one hundred fifty five intimidations and twenty five property injuries.
Edison plans to operate a telegraph device at the International Electrical Exhibition in Paris allowing four operators to transmit 1200 words per minute. The feat is described as truly astonishing and will attract wide attention.
The Board of Commissioners of the Cincinnati Exposition has received space applications from nearly four hundred exhibitors, signaling a likely record event this year. A cloud-burst in Central City Colorado caused heavy damage in twenty minutes. stones and debris swept streets, wagons were wrecked, and one life was lost.
In Richland County Illinois Dr Langdon set fire to a stubble field to burn it up. It burned up and nearly destroyed four farmers possessions before the blaze was halted. The dry conditions make such burning risky and discouraged.
Mrs Eliza Downs her infant daughter and mother arrived from England on the 6th in Jersey City New Jersey. While at the depot awaiting a train to Peoria where her husband works she was overcome by the heat and died that evening.
An official account describes the murder of Spotted Tail by Crow Dog as cowardly. Spotted Tail, slated to visit Washington as a Sioux Nation representative, was killed while mounted on his horse with no warning amid Crow Dog's jealousy.
George Wright, a passenger on the Wabash Road between Salisbury and Glasgow Missouri, was attacked from behind in a coach. One assailant struck him with a hatchet and the other shot him in the head, then both fled into nearby woods.
Pretoria dispatch reports the formal restoration of Transvaal to the Boers with a proclaimed South African Republic. Myaheer Bok, Secretary of State, and several officials sworn in as proceedings proceed orderly.
A Derby Royal Agricultural Society trial listed twenty entries with nine competitors. McCormick Harvesting Machine Company of Chicago took the first prize and gold medal. a New York firm won the silver medal. Drought wide in Europe and Asia. Nile low. Ohio Indiana Kentucky report poor corn yields after eight weeks without rain.
A Pine Ridge Agency dispatch reports Crow Dog, Rosebud Agency police captain, shot and killed Spotted Tail Friday afternoon around three. An ongoing feud preceded the act and Crow Dog has gone to Fort Niobrara while developments unfold. Further trouble anticipated.
In New York on the eighth, William Gale, an English pedestrian, finished a feat covering 6000 quarter miles in 6000 consecutive ten minute segments. The fastest quarter took 2 minutes 7 seconds and the slowest 8 minutes 12 seconds. At the end he offered to bet 500 dollars against 1,000 that he could begin immediately and walk 500 miles in seven days.
In Yell County Arkansas a school teacher named Sturdevant was killed by a fellow named Burgess after an insult to a girl pupil. The tragedy occurred Saturday night following a debate at the school-house with no warning given. The report also notes rewards paid for information on shipments of infernal machines to Scotland Yard and the profits from their sale.
James Wetherell a seventy year old widower and Margaret Doherty a fifty year old widow were wed near Ottawa. A blaze began at 11 pm and burned until 2 am as the couple faced a deadly attack.
Morning incident as assailants broke in and demanded cash. Wetherell refused and fought them off, then was found dead at dawn with a crushed head. Local authorities investigate the fatal daytime assault along the roadside.
A western Darling ton County letter reports a remarkable lightning casualty near Hartsville. Twenty white road hands stood near J. H. Clyburn’s house when a lightning stroke killed four and wounded ten. Five of the wounded are gravely hurt and may die. no immediate storm is noted though heavy rain fell shortly after.
The Republicans of Virginia met in convention at Richmond. The Straight-outs withdrew to form their own convention while the Coalitionists stayed, endorsing the Readjuster ticket and adjourned. The Straight-outs adopted a platform and nominated a ticket, but the candidates refused to accept.
Reports note Guiteau has been in jail six weeks with no visitor showing kindness or offering aid. The text highlights that even the lowest criminals usually find a forgiving voice or support, leaving Guiteau seemingly孤独 and abandoned.
A boiler on a steam threshing machine at Henry Young's farm near Columbia DL exploded with about 130 pounds of steam. Five people were killed and five seriously wounded. The blast demolished the machine and scattered debris over a quarter mile while igniting surrounding wheat and straw. The boiler was nine years old.
In Cornishville Kentucky two men Dan Huffman and Tom Brown met after a long past feud. Brown shot Huffman in a saloon then Brown was found dead from a self inflicted or unknown shot. The killer of Brown remains a mystery.
In Benton Missouri on the Wabash Railway a man named Jackson stabbed Langford after insult. Langford shot Jackson in the breast and Jackson wounded Langford. both men likely to die from their injuries.
Fort Yates reports Sitting Bull reacts to Spotted Tail's murder by saying it fits a fool. He reflects on surrender versus warpath and warns that many young men may join him if he speaks. Two squaws were caught with ammunition in his camp on the 10th inst., signaling possible renewed trouble without more troops.
Judge James D. Colt of the Massachusetts Supreme Bench died by suicide in Pittsfield on August 9. The ill health motive is noted. the pistol fired at his right temple, the ball lodging in the ceiling and floor. Born October 8, 1816 in Pittsfield, he joined the Supreme Bench in 1865 and served in various offices, including Williams College trustee.
J B Osborne sexton of Fourteenth street Presbyterian Church New York was found dead in a small room near the minister study last Sunday in a highly decomposed state. Gas escaped from a disjointed pipe and investigators could not confirm if death was self inflicted as services continued and attendees were disturbed by a strong odor.
Oberlin Ohio faces a beer ban battle as hotels and two groceries start selling bottled beer. A correspondent notes intense pressure from both sides with a prohibitionist suggesting violent action to stop saloons. Churches reportedly debated anti alcohol measures.
In Fredonia Kansas a mob of about forty masked men attacked the jail to lynch two Hardin brothers jailed for Conners murder dated June 28. The guards were overpowered but a prisoner passed revolvers to a fellow inmate. Leader John Hoffman was shot by a prisoner as he battered the cell door then the mob fled, pursued by the sheriff and posse.
Mrs. Millard Fillmore, widow of the ex President, died in Buffalo New York. Her maiden name was Caroline McMichael she had previously married Ezekiel McIn tosh of Albany and after his death became the wife of the former president. She had resided in Buffalo since her second marriage. Her life history is summarized in the notice.
In October 1880 the President, who suffered paralysis and repeated attacks, underwent a major operation by Dr Agnew to create a new opening to drain a bullet wound. The procedure used an instrument passed between the ribs to reach the wound, avoiding obstruction from ribs. Recovery included rest and controlled fever, with hopes of no further pus accumulation.
Reports describe Nanara Faxs lit by electric lights and goop rains in Kansas and Nebraska. Attacks by Apaches in New Mexico, a daily paper for Dakota’s latest town, and a land bill clash between Parliament chambers are noted. A Florida execution, bank disturbance in Washington, and Mollie Maguires arrests in Pennsylvania are cited alongside a fiery mill blaze in St. Louis and a record heat wave across the Mississippi Valley. Foxed medical and political rumors wrap up with a Kentucky governor’s view on the President’s recovery and a controversial spinal theory.
A humorous look at long distance courtship in the far north where nights last six months. A young man brings gifts like peanuts and gum drops to keep the romance alive as he waits months for the next visit. The farewell is bittersweet with plans to write many letters before sunrise.
The text explains a doomsday style algorithm to determine the day of week for dates across 1800 to 2199. It uses division by four, adding year quotients and day counts, with leap year adjustments and a final division by seven to map remainders to weekdays, with century-specific offset rules.
Donn Pratt in Washington Capital criticizes Bookwalter Buckwalter's nomination at Columbus. He likens supporters to a lust for money and mocks the Democratic rank and file as driven by brute force, corruption, and bought delegates. The piece portrays a chaotic scene with mobs, rail tickets, and bribes.
Peck's Sun of Milwaukee comments on John W. Bookwalter's Democratic nomination letter for Ohio governor. It lauds its language and structure but notes it leaves questions about free trade versus protection, temperance stance, and civil service and convict labor positions. The piece criticizes the Sun for portraying party leadership as a figurehead.
A San Francisco Chronicle report from July 22 quotes Senator Miller urging strict measures against Chinese labor. He advocates treaty ratification as a key step and says Garfield supports further amelioration of the Chinese issue on the coast.
A Democratic candidate for Ohio governor quoted insultingly about decorating soldiers' graves, saying he had no money for such purpose in the presence of ex-Federal soldiers after remarks about "blank Dutchmen" in the country.
The excerpt cites J W Bookwalter noting he has not yet cast his first Democratic vote. It includes two dated statements from August 17, 1880, and September 30, 1880, reflecting his political abstention history.
The Cleveland Herald reports on General Steedman’s reputation and Mr Bookwalter's letter filled with numerous however insertions. It condemns reliance on corporations and monopolies, questions convict labor and liquor plans, and calls for careful tariff debate while noting party leaders will still pursue offices after the election.
The Ohio campaign hinges on national trust in President Garfield as Governor Foster backs the Administration. Bookwalter’s opposition centers on his Hancock vote, not party but disdain for Garfield, framing a contest between loyalty to the Administration and anti Garfield sentiment in the state.
The Brooklyn Eagle quotes a dialogue where a man declares his agnosticism, while another insists he is a Dimmycrat as they discuss trust and confidence on the frontier between faith and doubt. The exchange blends humor with political identity in a vivid frontier tone.
Eee socials, popular across the West, are noted as events where young men are expected to pay admission fees, reflecting a social scene that emphasizes cost for participation and entertainment.
The Ohio press split over Pocketbook Walter's tariff letter, noting the economic basis for national policy and the need for balanced legislation. The piece suggests Hancock’s local stance lags in impact but signals lasting political stakes, with calls for a seven column explanation in the Jacksonville Courier.
The Toledo Telegram reports that Bookwalter, a Republican by claim yet a Democratic nominee in Ohio for governor, cast his lone Democratic vote last fall to oppose Garfield. He denounces his nomination as a condemnation of the incident and laments the party’s choice as the worst possible candidate in Ohio.
The Kokomo Tribune surveys world literature, arguing greatness rests on tranquil minds and lists famed authors by country. It contrasts England and Italy with Spain Germany France and Greece, notes American shortfall, and frames the medieval era as a misunderstood prelude to a renaissance of thought.
Thomas Salter born to wealthy Montreal parents pursued a jewelry robbery with burglars. He testified against them, was convicted of perjury, and imprisoned at St. Vincent de Paul. Fellow convict Dan Everett plotted revenge, stabbed Salter, then killed himself to avoid hanging.
The Clermont Courier advertises legal and transient ads at 1.00 per ten lines for first insertion and 0.50 for each additional insertion. Annual reductions apply to yearly advertisers. Business cards up to six lines cost 66.00 per year.
A Detroit area style chronicle notes multiple local incidents. Daniel R Hearn of Bellefontaine is adjudged insane while Bellefontaine homes report gas at $1.50 per 1000 feet. Numerous sunstroke cases around the 5th and 6th instants are logged along with a fatal sand bank collapse near Unionville.
The tale recounts Mr. Skid building a spring powered man figure to slay a troublesome goat. A red handkerchief draw, a hoop skirt misfeed, and a stray circus use yield comic chaos. The apparatus vanishes, and the narrator hints at a country editor target.
A garbled reminiscence recalls Long John Wentworth once riding in a wagon when a wagging stranger teased him to drive faster and keep quiet. The anecdote highlights his fame as a Chicago man known for humor and frontier bravado.
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