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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1897

Page

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New Richmond Hosts Clermont County Teachers Institute

New Richmond welcomed the 47th session of the Clermont County Teachers Institute with a grand opening in an opera hall. President Richards led, Rev. Baker gave devotions, and a large audience heard addresses on the value of teaching and civic government as active members from numerous townships enrolled for sessions and exams.

New Richmond Clermont County Teachers’ Institute Richards Lea, Wy Lee Fitzpatrick Weidinger N. J. Baker M. E.church J. H. Dodson The Christian Church Dr. Brumbaugh A. T. Marsh Felicity Moscow Thomas P. Pierce Bethel D. Lee Fitzpatrick Tillie E. Pursell N. Richmond Lucy Binkley Afton W. A. Davis Mary L. Robb N. Richmon Bertha V. Currier Della Nichols Batavia Julia Long Laura Jenike Albert Nesbitt Monroe Lindale W. O. Robinson Lillian Robinson Harriet Hitch David Kirgan Pierce Amelia Lorin Goodpasture Wayne West Woodville Daniel Lair Edenton Nettie Emmons Salt Air Tate O. M. Patton Loveland G. B. Bolenbaugh Stanley Fregg Franklin Neilie Hannah C.n. McGraw Washington J. V. Wagcal Span New Palestine Ethel Wood John Cronin Perintown W. J. Bergerly N- Richmond Mary Davis Cedron Chile A. Joslin W. E. Simmerman Adah Hawk T. H. Trees Isabel Glen Este Lizzie Stevens Dell Denham Belle McDonald Mt. Carmel A. L. Clarke Carrie Tatman Cecile D. Hulick Elmwood Elizabeth Conner Ohio Maria Sturges Cora Griffis R.G. Howard Zella Howard Agnes Walker Mary McGee Owensville Anna Johnson Iva Peppers Minnie Wilson Nellie Butler Hamlet Grace Dugan Birdie Buntin Belle Behymer Williamsburg Carrie Buntin Lizzie Eulow Laura Kennedy Laurel Ernstine Brown Florence Crane Jennie Buchanan Ella Bethymer Lella Bennett Wilhamsville Williamsville Eva Lindsey Kaile Trisler Maple Anna M. Riggs

Hill road compromise permits P V People carriage access

Commissioners at yesterday’s meeting favored withdrawing injunctions after railroad interests agreed to secure the thoroughfare. The plan calls for cutting Perkins Hill with temporary passages for vehicles and a final permanent fix satisfactory to officials and the public.

Reward Offered for Pheasant Killers by Columbus Commission

The fish and game commission of Columbus offers 25 dollars for information leading to a conviction of anyone killing ring-neck Mongolian or English pheasants before November 15, 1900. They promise repeal of the rabbit law at the next Legislature session. Squire Hann and J D Meek were in town on Monday.

Fish and Game Commission of Columbus Ohio

Delightful Reunion at Nichols Home Near New Richmond

A large Clermont family reunion honoring Thomas Nichols on his sixth birthday gathered at the Nichols homestead near New Richmond. Robert Nichols, once absent thirty years in Oklahoma, attended with his wife, joining other kin for a grass picnic dinner. C N Browning of Wilmington spoke, with remarks from Hugh L Nichols, Judge P J Nichols, and Robert Nichols. songs by young ladies closed the event with hopeful notes of future meetings.

Clermont Nichols Thomas Nichols New Richmond Robert Nichols Thomas West Oklahoma L. H. Nichols C. N. Browning Wilmington Hugh L. Nichols P. J. Nichols Tie

Director Smith Aims to Boom American Interests

A bulletin from the Bureau of South American Republics profiles Hon J P Smith former local official as director. Interviews in major papers praise his energy and plan to boost American interests abroad. He printed a new tariff bill in four languages and leads a bureau serving 18 governments and more. He is drafting a Alaska handbook noted as a strong presidential appointment.

Bureau of J. P. Smith Smith New York Mail and Express Washington Post St. Louis Globe Democrat the Mail and Express Pan American Congress Blaine North South Central America Alaska Simith

Gold Pure and Cold: Klondike region and Alaska lore

Historic overview traces Klondike gold rush interest to Alaska, notes early discoveries and explorers from Vitus Bering to Russian and Spanish ventures. discusses Alaska’s geography, fur trade origins, telegraph era attempts, and a snapshot of Juneau with about 2,000 residents and 20 saloons.

Epstok Klondike Alaska Vitus Behring Gulf of Kamchatka Mount St. Elias Pacific India Juan de Fuca Straight Sitka Unalaska Cook Beliiing Sea Western Union Telegraph Company San Francisco Amoor Siberia Alasks Al-akshak United States North American Commercial Company Behring Sea Yukon Jeneau

Burglary at Burg McNutt’s House in Williamsburg

Late Friday a window was pried open at G. A. McNutt’s residence. A burglar entered, found eight dollars in trousers, and fled after a failed attempt to abduct Miss Anna McNutt. A shoeless man seen on the road and a Batavian traveler linked to the crime. The report includes Alaska geography and 19th century notes, ending with a note that the item continues next week.

G. A. McNutt Williamsburg Anna McNutt Burg

Gas, water, power, and streetcars in Ohio towns

The News Herald notes contrasts among Blanchester, Lebanon, Wilmington, Batavia, and Upper Sandusky. Blanchester lacks water, Lebanon lacks lights, Wilmington has both but no business, while Batavia has neither. Upper Sandusky touts an extensive gas mains, Hillsboro has full utilities and commerce, yet Batavia’s streetcars are presented as a decisive card.

Blanchester Lebanon Wilmington Batavla Clermont Courier Upper Sandusky Bryan Hillsboro Batavia News Herald

Pretty Garden Party at Stevens Residence in Batavia

The largest lawn party in Batavia for years was hosted by Mr and Mrs William Stevens on Thursday NE A compliment to Miss Clara Stevens of Kingston NY sister of the host she has visited Batavia for about three weeks The grounds glowed with flowers and lights about eighty invitations were accepted in person A refined luncheon concluded the evening as guests praised the hosts entertaining skills

Batavia William Stevens Clara Stevens Kingston New York

Emma Rowan seeks divorce amid furniture seizure

Mrs. Emma Rowan of Love land filed for divorce from Wilsie Rowan claiming cruelty and abandonment. A writ of replevin by Wilsie’s father seized household goods valued at $500, while attorney C B Cranston prepares actions against James Hindman for removal and against D W Rowan on a mortgage bill of sale. The Clermont divorce case and Ohio State Fair coverage follow, detailing local legal actions and fair festivities with electric night illumination and fireworks. Ephor Lockwood returns from a lakes trip reporting an enjoyable excursion.

Emma Rowan Loveland Wilsie Emma Cranston D. W. Rowan Tealon Witnamae Thom D. W. Runyan Clermont

Marriage of Katherine Corbin and William Parsons

The Army and Navy Journal reports the marriage of Miss Katherine Corbin daughter of Colonel H C Corbin Adjutant General's Department and William Usher Parsons a New York attorney of Hornblower Taylor Miller. The couple will honeymoon a few weeks then reside in New York. The ceremony is set for 4 30 p m September 7 at Governor's Island Chapel with only family and close friends invited.

The Army and Navy Journal Katherine Corbin H.C. Corbin Adjutant General's Department William Usher Parsons New York Hornblower, Taylor & Miller Yale Governor's Island

Republicans Take Pike County Court House Control

The West Union Defender reports the last Democratic official in Pike county court house surrendered his post and retired, leaving the building under Republican control for the first time. County Clerk Melride also surrendered his office to Levi Moore. The piece hints Brown county may follow suit, stating Republicans hope Brown goes Republican this fall.

West Union Defender Pike County Court House Melride Levi Moore Brown County

Injured Child in Modest Scene Sparks Alarm at Home

Little Grice, daughter of Captain James Scalthorpe, of Modest, was severely scalded last week when her father accidentally overturned a kettle of boiling water. Her injuries may prove fatal. Clermont invention notes report. County Liberty party convenes in Swing's hall Bethel on Wednesday August 75 at 1 o clock p.m. All members and others who believe in direct legislation urged to attend. Emmons is chair, Doby secretary.

Little Grice James Scalthorpe Clermont. County Liberty Party Swing’s Hall Bethel Cincinnati Joseph Volz Sixth Street Mr. V

National Family of the Flag formed in Columbus

A new society named National Family of the Flag appears in Columbus offering protection and aid to Union soldiers and their families. The group’s capital stock is not listed. Private Dal all heads the project. A wooden trestle near Winchester, linked to the old U. S. and E. K. road, is replaced by a steel span after a 1884 death and a prior 1885 fall, with the bridge near Winchester once seen as London-like.

Columbus W. K. McGill U.& EK Joseph Chambers Winchester London

By These Fruits Ye Shall Know Them

Fragmented OCR text lists individuals Rey Rottoson Meeks and others accused of hateful actions and violent aims. It mentions they advocate total annihilation of others and conspire against a group, with unclear specifics and names.

Rey Bie

Milfords Defeat Boston Team In Close Ball Game

A large crowd from nearby towns travelled to Boston to watch a Saturday game between the Milfords and the local squad. The match was hotly contested with fine exhibitions of skill, and the Milfords led at the end. Rome Murphy and Alfred Livengood of this place formed the battery for the Boston boys.

Boston Milfords Rome Murphy Alfred Livengood Boston Hoys

Eighth Clermont Endeavor Union Convention at Lindale

Lin dald hosted the eighth annual Clermont Christian Endeavor Union convention last Thursday. Attended by many young people, the program featured preacher addresses and musical numbers including solos duets and choir singing. Lindale citizens welcomed visitors for a pleasant and profitable day.

Clermont Christian Endeavor Union Eld Lindald Lindale

Batavia Junior Ball Club Swept By Goston Nine

The Batavia juvenile baseball team traveled to Goston last Wednesday to play a local club. The Goston squad dominated from start to finish, winning 25 to 7 as Batavia exited with a humbled showing and lingering questions.

Batavia Juvenile Baseball Club Goston Goston Boys Toston Boys Batavians

Lawn fete honors Kate Linory in Monterey visit

Mrs. Henry of Monterey hosted a August 1 lawn fete for Kate Linory of Kinulle Illinois with lighted grounds and tables of ice cream and cake. The event left Linory with fond memories and friends with warm recollections from the Sackler State. Burglary attempts were reported in Elmwood with entries at G A McNutt and Hulick Runyan homes. A shoeless man near Carter schoolhouse is linked to the Hulick Runyan break in where provisions and shoes were taken. Citizens urged to guard premises and remain vigilant.

Elmwood G. A. McNutt Carter Abram Hulick Runyan

Introduction of Mongolian pheasants to Ohio draws praise

Walter Kain, county game warden, reports from the fish and game commission that about October first pheasants will be released across Ohio to stock the woods for hunting. The birds are hardy and weigh about two pounds in maturity, with rich plumage, promising future sport for hunters.

Walter Kain F Ish and Game Commission Ohio

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