Protection Party gains across Democrats in 1888 lineup
A wave of party realignments shows Harrison and Morton drawing former Cleveland backers. Democrats in New York, New England, and beyond form clubs and endorse protection, while some notable figures resign from the party to back the Republican ticket. Greenbacks and labor leaders join the shift, citing Mills tariff and free trade opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morris
New York
H. A. Allen
Brooklyn
Harrison
Hill
Cleveland
Miller
Brice
E. A. Robbins
Buffalo
Mills
George Yellett
Baltimore
Third Judicial Circuit
State Court of Appeals of
Maryland
Morton
Yellett
Medina
N. Y
Harrison and Morton
Ridgeway
Orleans
Harrison, Morton
Protection
Wellman
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Democratic Committee
Hicksville Independent
Defiance County
Jewish Gazette and News
United States
Harrison and
James Buchanan
Indiana
Congress
George W. Hall
Grafton
N. H
Grover Cleveland
Jeff Davis
Jerry Murphy
Labor Committee
Battery District
East Side
Laconia, N. H
Democratic Executive Committee
Rochester
Volksblatt
Silver Creek
Chatauqua County
Harrison Club
Bradstreet Bros
Gardiner
Maine
Kennebec River
Free Trade Party
W. E. Robinson
Fortieth Congress
House
Connecticut
New York Mail Express
New York City
Blaine
Tribune
Hervey
Calkin
Tammany Hall
George Blair
A. F. Smith
Copperhead Thurman
The
University Press
Boston
Goshen Pioneer Perrine Applegate Dies After Runaway Crash
The Goshen township community mourns Perrine Applegate Esq a longtime prominent citizen. While driving with his son a frightened horse caused the buggy to overturn near the seventh anniversary celebration of his wife. Applegate died hours later from a brain concussion. The son escaped unharmed and the funeral was led by Rev Weaver with a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Township
Perrine Applegate
Mr. Applegate
New Jersey
Tle
Weaver
Prize Waltz Free of Charge at Cincinnati Exposition
Readership opportunity from The Clermont Courier inviting holders of a cutout to obtain a $150 Prize Waltz by presenting this slip at Smith and Nixon in Cincinnati between September 1 and October 27. The offer targets music dealers and teachers to call on the store or at Park Hall during the Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Courier
Batavia
Ohio
West Fourth Street
Park Hall
Smith & Nixon
Cincinnati
Instant death for contractor hit by Pan Handle train
A contractor named William Nichola of Goshen was struck on the track near Peachy’s Station above Loveland by the Pan Handle express. He died instantly, suffering multiple injuries. An inquest was held in Loveland before the body was sent to Goshen for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peachey’s Station
Loveland
Pan Handle Express
William Nichola
Goshen
Clinton
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
Tur Bear salve in the world for cuts sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin diseases. Guaranteed to give rapid relief or money refunded. For sale per box by Batavia and J B Walker, news dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
J. B. Walker
Clermont County Fair Preparations for 40th Exhibition
The Clermont County Agricultural Society plans extensive preparations for the 40th Annual Exhibition at New Boston from September 4 to 7. The fair features reorganized management, new grounds improvements, and robust entries, with officers listed and daily meetings announced. Entry deadlines, purses for trotting and pacing, and ticket prices are detailed, along with contact information for catalogues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Clermont County Agricultural Society
Retiring Executive Board Tops Institute Efficiency
The retiring Executive Board Messrs Swing Cross Porter and Rice preside over a record efficient Teachers Institute. Active teachers total 79 with 97 tactics and 16 associates and 84 honorary members. Treasurer reports institute fund 939 65 with 412 00 from teachers and attendees and 146 41 from other sources. Balance returned to County Treasurer 141 44 last year excess about 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
Messrs
Swing, Cross
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Severe Cold to Consumption
Mr W H Morgan a Lake City merchant suffered a severe cold with coughing and breathing trouble leading toward consumption. After many failed remedies he used Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption and quickly improved after about six bottles and has had no return. Trial bottle free at J B Walker's Williamsburg and W R Walker's Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Morgan
Lake City
Fla
Dr. King
J. B. Walker
Williamsburg
W. R. Walker
Batavia
Five to eight year old colts to be sold at fair
T H Gott of Williamsburg offers dark bay colts about 15 hands tall, well broken and tame, suitable for families. Exhibiting at the Boston Fair Aug 15 18. Also Monterey dealer Pats markets Star Lightning rods with 14 years' experience and reliability. WANTED horse age five to eight, 15 hands, color pool, travels well. contact H Dusrin Loveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Gott
Williamsburg
Joan P. Pats
Monterey
H . Dusrin
Loveland
Popular Clermont Monters James R Hicks of Amelia
A biography of James R Hicks of Amelia, born Newport Kentucky in 1850, detailing early work, start of business in 1876, postmaster under Hayes and Arthur, marriage to Anna Morse in 1885, one child, Mason and Bantam Fair involvement, Republican activism, religious ties to the M. E. denomination, and plans for an Amelia lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Hicks
Clermont County
Amelia
Newport
Willliam Pease
Clements Robinson
Bantam Fair Board
Masonic Order
J. B. Covert
Williamsville
F. & A. M. Lodge
Grant
Hayes
Arthur
Harrison
Anna B. Morse
M. BE
Oliver P. Morton
Universal Brotherhood of Man
Cause of God
America
An Interesting Clermont Teacher Writes from Colorado Springs
A Clermont teacher describes Colorado Springs as a healthful growing city near Pike's Peak. He notes wide streets, English settlers, Queen Anne homes, irrigation lawns, and new churches and a college. He reports securing higher pay teaching one class, passing an excellent exam, and plans to unite the Clermont Institute with success in mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Col
Horror Courier
Courier
United States
Pike’s Peak
Garden of the Gods
Glen Eyrie
Cheyenne Canons
Cheyenne Mountain
Deaf Mute Institute
Weat
Mt. Carmel
Clermont Institute
Electric Bitters touted as cure all liver and blood diseases
The verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters cure liver and blood diseases. W. D. Salt Droggiet Dippus Abraham Hare affirms strong results with several cases including rheumatism. Bottles sold cheap at J. Ro Walker's Drug Bars Williamsburg and W. Ro Walker's in Bavaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.D. Salt
Ind
Abraham Hare
Bollyiile
Ohio
J. Ro Walker
Williamsburg
Bavia
Local Brevities From Clermont and Hamilton Counties
Hamilton County Fair at Carthage this week and weather notes from General Humidity. Felicity Odd Fellows plan a grand entertainment next Friday and Saturday. Dolan of Lindale granted pension arrears. Pattison visits Batavia from Findlay. Lodges in Amelia and New Richmond to be established August 30 and 31. Prohibition rally at Amelia August 24 with Col N G Axtell speaker. Mt. Pleasant church hosts moonlight fete August 25. Drummers Day at the Centennial on September 15. Ledger items on local officials, auctions, and road plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Carthage
Weather Bureau
Colored Odd Fellows of
Felicity
T. Dolan
Lindale
John Pattison
Findlay
Batavia
Rebekah I. 0.C. F
Amelia
New Richmond
Col. N. G. Axtell
Connecticut
Mt. Pleasant Church
Franklin Township
J. A. Fee
John W. Lowe G. A. R. Post
Phil” Sheridan
Miles Bicking
Sentinel-Democrat
Mt. Sterling
Cincinnati Desiccating Co
Hartman
A. M. Lodge
Fayette County
Lewis
Washington Townships
Franklin
Cincinnati
Masonic Order
Auditor Temple
Hitch
Loveland Camp Grounds
Josiah Parker
Julia Beckler
Union Township
J. B. Cline
Athens Asylum
West
Clermont County
Loveland Town Hall
W. J. Hayes & Co
Cleveland
Spitzer & Co
Toledo
Albert Netter & Co
Hayes & Co
A. J. Rogers
Olive Branch
Pike
Earl Shipp
J. A. Shipp
D. D. Cheney
Earl
Union Cemetery
Walter
Payne
Ohio
Sons of Veterans
Capt
Santmyer
Hamilton County Infirmary
Clermont Board
Cincinnati Custom House
Courier Office
Joseph Hannold
Loveland City Hall
Court notes from Judge Cowen last week proceedings
Judge Cowen held court on Monday and Thursday. Settlements include C Austran & Co. v G A Kelley dismissed without record. Ruth v Fitzwater awarded $50 for support. Several cases dismissed at cost or with allowances. Verdict of 744.25 in John Sprague v Ohio Farmers Insurance Co. sustained. appeal noted. Court adjourns Sept 1 with final bench appearance after October Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowen
C. Austran & Co
G. A. Kelley
Ruth
Samuel Fitzwater
Fitzwater
Thos. Malott
Minor
B. C. White
John Sprague
Ohio Farmers Insurance Co
Clara Perrine Et al
L. T. Sims
Guardian
Huldah Armstead
Thos. J. Hopper
EK. B. Gardner
William Grange
David Crabbs
Sule
Circuit Court
House of General Grant Birth Sold for Centennial Attraction
Michael Mirsch sold the birth house of General Grant to Columbus buyers for 4000 to feature at the Ohio Centennial. They likewise seek to move the birthplace of General Sheridan from Somerset Perry county O. to attract visitors. The Pt. Pleasant building may be permanently gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Grant
Michael Mirsch
Columbus
Somerset
Perry County
General Sheridan
Pt. Pleasant
Grimes Hardware Store Ad Promises Safe Goods and Low Prices
Prospective buyers are invited to visit C C Grimes at Felicity Ohio for a new hardware and tinware store offering Gasoline or oil stoves Cooking crocks and stoves and ranges Barb wire plain wire fencing clothes wringers and general tinware. Prices guaranteed to beat Cincinnati bargains. May 90 19 Felicity Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Grimes
Felicity
Marble and granite monuments by J. W. Jordan Williamsburg
J W Jordan of Williamsburg makes and installs cemetery monuments tablets and other cemetery work. He fulfills contracts to the letter with quality lettering and workmanship. Request a postal card to view specimens and compare prices, which are low for Southern Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Jordan
Williamsburg
Ohio
Blacksmith Stand and Shop with Four Acre Property
A good blacksmith stand, shop and tool and a comfortable residence with four acres of land is for sale. The owner wishes to dispose of the business for private reasons and notes August 1 as a date. Located at Salt Air under the name MCKIBBEN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mckibben
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Protection Party
Jefferson, Pa
Benj. Schenck
John Riley
Chappaqua
Republican Club
Glen Falls
J. B. Barnaby
Providence, R. I
Democratic National Committee
Pownal
Bennington
County
Vermont
Chatham
Tilton
John D. Carson
Dalton
Mass
Cleveland and
Thurman
Perrine Applegate, Esq
Bucklen
New Boston
Clermont Fair Association
A. F. Queal
Milford
Jerome Tice
Elenor
Joseph Custer
Z. South
Newtonsville
H. Cover
D. W. Atchley
R. D. Sapp
Baldwin
L. H. Medaris
W. D. Rapp
Owensville
J. W. Christy
Marathon
Otis Dudley
Aston
C. Bordwell
J. W. Duckwall
J. J. Burns
Gates
J. H. Burns
Pike's Peak
Clermont
William H. Everhart
Norwood
Harrison and Hovey
City Hall
Frank Whitley
Springfield
Hunt & Joe
A. B. Brockeland
Hurst-Richert Co
W. H. Merrill
P. W. Skillman
Dirt
Madisonville Marble Works
Freestone
Thos. Gibson &N
Chas. Beckman
B. F. Ertel
Wilts Cornice Co
Isaac D. Knoll
A. J. Clark
Carney Bros
Madisonville
Whitley
Court House
Colonel Howard
Mr. Hicks
James B. Swing
Voters Home Industry Club of
Lincoln Club
Joseph Davis
Perin’s Mills
Stonelick Creek
Democratic Congressional Committee
Gibson House
Morrow
Enquirer
James E. Neal
Greene County
John B. Iuen
Cornelius MeNelis
Geo
W. Hardy
James MeNelis
Fred Binning
Hiram TD
Tone
Mary B. Henderson
Reuben White
Od C
Elizabeth Moyer
Geo. H. Gregg
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