Forty-third C C T I session closes with praise and plans
The August to August report details a Clermont County Institute gathering with devotionals, talks on narcotics and literature, certificates discussed, and a vote on next session host. Leaders Williams Cross Johnson McKinney and Felter praised. Felicity chosen for 40th session with Col. Copeland lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Williamsburg
Dell Nichols
McKinney
Holick
Porter
C. H. Porter
A. B. Johnson
Williams
Anna Hill
Milford
D. N. Cross
Johnson
Cross
F. L. Day
Pres. Robinson
Felicity Times
Robinson
Dion Williams
West Point
Supt. Williams
D. N. Jones
Adams County Institute
Clermont County Institute
Clermont
H. E. Chatterton
Kennedy
Kate Ort
Carver
Green
Lincoln
le Boutilier
Avondale
A. L. Carnes
G. W. Felter
Institute
Marguerite
Miss Perin
Mr. Mendenhall
Georgie Thompson
Mt. Auburn
Harvey Buntin
Cincinnati
Tom Moore
G. W. Witham
Chatterton
Bertha Dennison
Tobas
T. J. Dial
Centerville
Minnie Maloy
Ivy
Woolly West tale of Dale Cowen and Ft Peck life
Dale Cowen ex Indian Agent at Fort Peck speaks to the Courier about life among the Sioux Yankton on a 6,000,000 acre reserve. He details housing logistics, schooling for 90 children, and nightly cold with 58 degrees below zero. He notes farm allotments, cow and corn economics, and plans for future departure to Helena, Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Cowen
Far West
Cowen
Fort Peck
Missouri River
Montana
Seeda, &c
Missouri
Fort Peek
Mr. Cowen
West
Helena
Fitzwater Fire devastates Main and Front grocery store
A blaze at 2 a m last Thursday destroyed the Fitzwater Bros. grocery and hardware building on Main and Front streets. Indications point to incendiarism. A reward of about 300 is offered for the arsonist. The fire exposed equipment failures and a keg of powder stored inside, prompting calls for a volunteer fire company and safer storage practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzwater Bros
Fitzwater
Griffin House
Ohio
Dayton
Amazon
Cincinnati
The House of Hartman Old Pioneer Family Reunion
A reunion of Hartman Roudebush Pages McAdams Brickers and Hutchinson descendants of an emigrant family from central Germany to America is described. Speakers included C. J. Hartman and Rep. Holmes. Williamsburg bands provided music. next meeting planned for August 1800 in Williamsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
America
New Amsterdam
N. Y. City
Philadelphia
Clermont County
Hartmans - Roudebushes - Pages - MceAdams-Brickers
Hutchinsons
C. J. Hartman
Sutherland
Hines
Representative Holmes
Williamsburg
Monterey
Williamaburg
Goshen Defeats Batavia in Weekend Baseball Game
On Goshen grounds, Goshen defeated Batavia with a 9 to 4 score after a mid game rush. Key plays included a home run by s Burger and hits by Holmes Sprague and Leever. Umpire Brunaugh officiated. The Marathons and Amelias are set to play on Batavia grounds next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Batavia
Pbs
Holmes
Burger and Spragues
Burger
Leever
Brunaugh
Seven Foot Blacksnake Killed by Lindale Man
A large blacksnake terrorizing Lindale residents for years was found hanging from a tree limb last Saturday and killed by Jacob Denham. The reptile measured seven feet. Nearby notes discuss deafness cures and announcements from F. J. Eney Co offering remedies for catarrh with circulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindale
Jacob Denham
Batavia Democrats Name Delegates for Dayton Convention
In Clermont county Batavia hosts a Democratic gathering selecting delegates and alternates to the Dayton convention. Old-timers attend with Judge Ashburn as chair and Frank Roudebush among the veterans. Tensions flare between Colonel Windsor and Dr Spencer while Andy Miller seeks a true delegate role. A Campbell endorsement resolves the event with multiple committees chosen and adjournment follows roll call and retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Court House
Dayton
Ashburn
Mr. Selden
Frank Roudebush
Stonelick
Jim Crosson
Wayne
Nathan Anderson
Jackson
Adam Leever
Harvey Paxton
John Dennis
Miami
George Beachem
Williamsburg
Campbell
Co. A
James Crosson
Wayne William Glancy
William Holderfield
Pierce
F. P. Witham
Union
William Page
Big Four
J.R. Reynolds
Billy Barr
Andy Miller
Mr. Miller
Windsor
Clermont
Dr. Spencer
Colonel Windsor
Spencer
Cleveland
Fisk
Clermont County
James E. Campbell
Ohio
Ohio Democracy
County Vets Convention Opens in Batavia
A large gathering of army veterans met in Batavia on Saturday for business and social time. Dr Morris chaired and W H Fagley served as secretary. Captain David Thomas and Comrade Atwood resigned, Col Howard became president, with W H Fagley as secretary for Clermont County Veteran Association. An Encampment date set for October 3 at Amelia. Kilpatrick drum corps named official drum corps. A joint committee from the Mth and County associations was formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Court House
Dr. Morris
W. H. Fagley
David Thomas
Atwood
Col. Howard
Clermont County Veteran Association
Amelia
Kilpatrick
Mth Association
County Association
Railroad contract ties Ohio and Northwestern to Court Street depot
The Ohio and Northwestern railroad company signs a three year agreement with the Cincinnati Lebanon and Northern to use the latter’s track between Idlewild and Cincinnati with depot and yard facilities. A third rail is installed and two new commuter trains begin August 11 between Cincinnati and Batavia and Cincinnati and Newtown. The Court Street depot, served by the Walnut Hills cable road, is described as highly convenient with frequent service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio and Northwestern Railroad Company
Cincinnati, Lebanon and Northern Railway Company
Idlewild
Cincinnati
Ohio and Northwestern
Court Street
Batavia
Newtown
Walnut Hills
Everett Corbin Heard From After Dakota Report
Mr Shadrach Corbin of this town received a letter from Gen Corbin Chicago last week stating Everett had been heard from and was on his way to Dakota. The General telegraphed to parties on the line to secure and care for him until arrangements for removal to Chicago. The anxiety of his parents is greatly relieved and it is probable he will be safe with friends in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Cowen
Nebraska
Chicago
Shadrach Corbin
Gen. Corbin
Everett
Dakota
Special train to Conquest of Mexico show in Cincinnati
The Ohio and Northwestern railroad runs a late night special from Cincinnati at 11:id p.m. on Saturday August 24 after the exhibition. Very low rates include admission and aim to give Batavia residents and Clement county citizens a pleasant campus visit. The spectacle is described as grander than ancient empires and a premier attraction this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Clement County
Mexico
Ohio
Rairoad
Cincinnati
Babylon
Rome
Merc
Thief Breaks Into Williamsburg Home During Absence
Mrs Evaliné Van Horn of Williamsburg reports a window entry while she attended church last Sunday. A pocket book with 11 dollars was stolen and the book dropped on the floor. The widow laments the loss and notes the thief appeared familiar with the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evaliné van Horn
Williamsburg
van Horn
Downfall from Drink Lands Dill in Cincinnati Work House
Thomas M. Dill of Lockland was sent to the Cincinnati work house for 26 June for drunkenness and abusing family. Despite education and refinement, his decline is attributed to excessive drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Dill
Lockland
Cincinnati
Electric Bitters Promises Cure All Diseases of Liver and Blood
Well known remedy Electric Bitters praised for curing liver and kidney complaints pimples salt rheum and other blood disorders. Claims malaria prevention and treatment headache constipation and indigestion with guaranteed satisfaction at 50 cents to 1.00 per bottle from J B W Williams Burg Batavia. Boston prepares for large fall visitor arrival with expected rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B
Williamsburg
Witor’s
Batavia
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Felicity
P. J. Carmicheal
John Cronin
A. L. Clark
Felter
J. W. Linning
Mayor Day
Wilbur Strickland
Bethel
New Richmond
Carmicheal
Loveland
Mr. Day
T. L. Simmerman
Felicity. Mr. Day
Col. Copeland
Hattie Olmstead
Kate Moore
M. Elizabeth Perin
D. Lee Fitzpatrick
8. Houser
the Woolly West
Red Man
Socilety
Solu
Tion
the House OF Hartman
Batavia Goshen
Marrre
F. J
Eney , CO
Toledo
Vention
Considera
Col. Holter
George W., Temple
J. H. Fairman
Col. Windsor
George Rymal
A. B. Jones
George Temple
Capt. H. W. Sutton
W.H. Fagley
Dr. Medaris
County Vets’ Convention
Bata
Portsmouth Tribune
Everett Corbin
Pittsburg
Friends of River Improvement
Henry Clay
Ohio River
William Yost
Goshe
Drfine
Electric Bitters
Boston
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