Milford Muddle in Delaware Postmaster Appointment
Milford Democrats erupt as Dr. George M. Shafer is named postmaster under Beica after a heated contest. Four rival candidates claim slates and remonstrances stall Shafer’s commission pro tempore, while supporters claim his integrity and backers accuse the party of backroom tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Shafer
Milford
Bricey
Shafer
Squire Applegate
Cleveland
A. Brower
William Murphy
An. A. R
F. M. Clutter
The
Valley Enterprise
Clutter
Dr. Shafer
Brice
Brower
Applegate
Murphy
Choen
Brewer
Pattison
Democratic County Committee
Clermont
United States
Two Generations Walk Main Street in Bloomingdale Visit
Two well dressed brothers John eight and David sixty six visited Bloomingdale yesterday. John is the town’s oldest resident while David, long a resident of Bloomington Illinois, is visiting his youth. David recalls the old Woorstell house and Spring street growth.
Country Cable Car Tragedy Kills Two Children
A traction engine in Martin's Ferry malfunctions on a steep grade as a group of children watches. The engine backfired and ran over six kids, killing two on the spot, one dying later, and leaving three severely mangled. The article notes the rural danger and local reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buch
Martin's Ferry
Ki Fei
Syrup of Figs Promotes Gentle Cleansing
A historical ad style note touts Syrup of Figs as a remedy for digestive distress and sluggish blood. It claims to cleanse the system gently, relieve headaches and fevers, and awaken sluggish kidneys to healthy activity without irritation.
Farewell Gift to Clermont Minister Rev G M Fulton
The Amelia and Union Chapel congregations honored Rev. G M Fulton with a gold Maltese cross and gold glasses from Epworth league members, followed by a silver water set from Miss Lillie Davis. The farewell sermon marked a moving end to his five years of service in the Amelia district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
G. M. Fulton
Amelia
Union Chapel
Amelia Church
Mr. Falton
Magher Dale Menley
McKinley
Epworth League
John Huninton
League
Lillie Davis
Fulton
Amelie District
Amelia girl bears twins. lover in legal binds
Anna Nolan of Amelia, once highly regarded, has twins by William Aichholtz of Elenor. The man, already married to another, faces bastardy suit filed Monday. If marriage cannot satisfy, bond or imprisonment looms, with compounding damages to be set in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Nolan
Amelia
William Aichhol
Local Headlines Tell of Odd Deaths and Oddities
Lawrence Simmonds plans a regular army promotion, while Tom Marshall dies at a Cincinnati railroad crossing. Twin babies near Portsmouth intrigue, a rat and terriers duel, an oak collapses in Paris. Mrs. Minch loses sight briefly then remains blind in one eye. The article catalogs strange events with wry, cautionary notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence B. Simmonds
Adjutant General's Office
Tom Marshall
Cincinnati
Tobacco Growers Organize to Defend Tariff Protection
The American Economist notes New England leaf tobacco farmers fear free trade threats. It cites the McKinley Tariff, details duties on foreign leaf, and reports a New England shift toward organizing the United States Tobacco Growers Association to oppose tariff reductions. It stresses national unity of protected industries and warns against harming others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Economist
New England
Connecticut Valley
Party of Protection
Connecticut
Party of Free Trade
United States
Washington
United States Tobacco Growers’ Association
New York State
Pennsylvania
Florida
Wisconsin
Ohio
Free Trade Party
Dem drummer doubts Democratic fate as party days drift
A Democratic drummer at the Hamilton House argues the party is failing to deliver on promises and risks losing influence this fall. Harvey voices cautious optimism while lighting his pipe as the exchange discusses party action and platform adherence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton House
Harvey
Hamilton
Democracy
Circus Attraction Delights Deformed Paralytic Visitor
Little Prazier, a deformed paralytic cared for at the infirmary, attended Reynold's circus last week. He watched a female snake charmer in the side show, who lavished attention on him, introduced him to her pets, dined with him, and had his likeness taken. The tale notes his surprise at the unusual reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Prazier
Reynold
Frazier
Tragic on-Duty Death of Albert Kizer
Albert Kizer, a Newtown brakeman, died when he fell from a moving box car on the P. O. W. road near Cohoon during repairs. Investigators found a likely cause in a derrick rope strike, with inquest by Justice Nichols determining death was instantaneous. His body was sent to Newtown for burial as sympathy pours in from his mother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Albert Kizer
Newtown
Coheen
Kizer
Misthead
Batavia
Moore
Squire Nichols
Cohoon
Young Kizer
Justice Nichols
Cohoon Station
Kiser
B. Nicnolls
J. P
Ben Quinn Killed in Railroad Collision Near Chillicothe
Ben Quinn a brakesman on the B and B 40 road was killed when an engine exploded while in motion at Rorabel near Chillicothe. The engineer was thrown about a thousand feet and the wreck piled freight cars above his body. Quinn’s remains were brought to Loveland for burial after a large funeral service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Quinn
Loveland
Rorabel
Chillicothe
Young Quinn
Fire Destroys Helter Home Kitchen Start
An alarm at 10 30 last Saturday night drew the fire department and neighbors to the Helter residence occupied by Mr Davis. The blaze began in the kitchen from a defective flue and smoldered since six o clock. Mr Moore, examining the remains of Young Kizer the railroad victim, gave the alarm awakening the sleeping residents. Firemen and citizens quickly halted the fire before it became a conflagration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Moore
Kizer
Missing Hose Reel Leaves Fire Engine Useless
Last Saturday night the fire alarm rang and the engine was brought out but the hose reel was left behind. Citizens in the city should man the engine, drag ropes, and reel, and those far from the scene should report with buckets. Three men pulled the engine, but the reel and ladder wagon were not included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cty
New Richmond Rebuilds After Recent Fire
The Joneses begin rehabilitation in the burnt district of New Richmond. Idle workers found employment clearing ruins and new streets will be improved. The Springer House insured for 6000 dollars will be rebuilt three stories high, with completion hoped this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond
Springer
Knights of Pythias Plan 40th Anniversary Parade in Cincinnati
The Knights of Pythias organize a mammoth celebration marking 40 years since their border in Cincinnati on the 28th instant. About 10 000 members are expected, with 4 000 in June wearing the superb uniform. Batavians under Captain John Young will attend led by Frank Crane George Baum John Applegate Lou Berkle Max Moore Tom Hamilton B W Bavinger M J Kain Geo Lemon W H Banister A B Stuments A Tatman Geo Binkley and Albert Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Organization of the Border
Cincinnati
Order
Batavians
John Young
Frank Crane
George Baum
John Applegate
Lou Berkle
Max Moore
Tom Hamilton
B. W. Bavinger
M. J. Kain
Geo, Lemon
W.H. Banister
A. B. Stuments
A. Tatman
Geo, Binkley
Albert Johnson
Fish Kill on Miami River Marshes Milford Area
Mayor Adama reported hundreds of dead fish floating on the Miami river at Milford on Wednesday morning. Local men and boys gathered the corpses for food while authorities investigate possible dynamite destruction and pursue vandals with Cuyter Club Cincinnati notified for action. The Boston Fair opens with a services day and a promise of a superb starting showcase.
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Miami River
Milford
Adama
Radms
Cuyter Club
Cincinnati
Fire at East Liberty Destroys Mrs Gutnon’s Home
A fire in East Liberty burned the brick residence of Mrs. James Gutnon on Monday afternoon. The blaze started in the summer kitchen, discovered by Commissioner Sapp’s daughter who rushed help with water. The home housed two families, Boles and wife and paralytic occupant Gurnon. most furniture was destroyed, but insurers Ohio Warmers covered the structure.
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James Gutnon
East Liberty
Commissioner Sapp
Sapp
Boles
Ohio
Commuters Stranded By Axle Break Near Mt Crab
Commuters riding the early city train were delayed for hours yesterday after an axle broke on a passenger coach near Mt Crab. Box car accommodations were provided but many passengers chose to wait for a later service.
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Mt. Crab
Welcome visitors and locals mingle in Batavia scenes
Will Kain and wife visit Walnut Hills in Batavia. Al Baum repairs M E church furnaces at New Richmond. Mrs Elia Spellacy and her children visit her mother Mrs Kline. Al Ashburn from Queen and Crescent RR enjoys time off with Batavia friends. Charley Silcott, Batavia native now blacksmith in Connersville Indiana, stops by. Mrs Edwin Perkins and daughter Birdie of Washington stay at Perkins homestead after two weeks at the Chicago fair. Samuel Walker, old 50th man from Georgetown visits Batavia and meets army pals. John Gleason CO P W rail dispatcher from Cincinnati visits on business. John Cook of Modest visits and gifts a bouquet. Uncle Dick Reynolds visits daughter in Linwood. Hood’s Sarsaparilla promoted. G A R festival in Court House yard with music and refreshments. Batavia Fair opening announced for next Tuesday.
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Will Kain
Walnut Hills
Batavia
al Baum
M. E
New Richmond
Edwin Perkins
Miss Birdie
Washington
Perkins Homestead
Chicago
Letter from Rev. Ely on populist schemes and taxation
The Courier prints a breezy August letter by the Rev. Robert Ely criticizing the Single Tax theory and populist writings, arguing taxation would burden farmers and raise prices. A Batavia note from 1808 and local ad lines for Phil Emrich shears appear amid the readable fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ely
Epiror Courier
Batavia
Brown County Wheat Sells Cheaply Amid Berry Prices
Wheat sold in Brown county last week at 460 per bushel while blackberries went for Sc per gallon, highlighting unusually low grain prices compared with fruit.
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Brown County
Batavia to vote on repeal of liquor sales ban
On Saturday the people of Batavia will inform the council via ballots whether they want repeal of the ordinance prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors within corporate limits. Ballots will be cast at the usual election sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Batavia Corp v White Liquor Case Ends with Fines
The case charging illegal liquor selling by Batavia corporation v White was disposed last Thursday. Mayor Bishop overruled the motion for new trial and sentenced the accused to pay $85 in fine and costs and to serve fifteen days in the Cincinnati workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Corporation
Charles White
Bishop
Cincinnati
Passing of Pioneer Louisa Dimmitt Dimmitt Widow
Louisa Dimmitt widow of Moses Dimmitt Felicity died yesterday morning and was buried from her son Frank’s residence today at 10 o clock. Born and raised in Felicity she lived in Clermont politics where her husband served as county auditor in 1856 57.
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Louisa Dimmitt
Moses Dimmitt
Felicity
Frank
Clermont
Louisville Man Killed Crossing Miami Railroad
James Butler aged fifty of Louisville was killed at Miamiville last Friday while attempting to cross the Miami railroad. He became fastened in the track and could not free himself in time to escape an approaching train. The remains were taken to Love land where an inquest was held by Coroner Applegate and then sent to Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Butler
Louisville
Miamiville
Miami
Love+land
Applegate
Tying Up a Circus Discharged Performers Sue for Wages
Henry L Sage and J Cookie, performers in Reynolds circus at Portsmouth, sued for 105 dollars wages claimed as due after being discharged for over drinking. Reynolds deposited the money in bank and continued the show, the claimants seeking to tie up the business. Reynolds asserts he does not owe the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Sage
8. J. Cookie
Reynold
Portsmouth
Mr. Reynolds
The Twelfth Regiment Veterans to Be Welcomed at Lebanon
Elaborate plans mark the reception of the 12th Ohio veterans in Lebanon next Saturday the 29th. Company OC hailed from Clermont and was led by the late Captain Watts McMurchy. Many Clermont residents served in other companies. A full program and a camp fire are planned with dinner at the Odd Fellows temple and a G A R ball in the evening.
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12Th Ohio
Lebanon
Clermont
Watts McMurchy
Agnostic critiques answered by capable writer
The Clermont Courier defends its columns by presenting a new author who counters Agnostic criticisms of Scripture. The piece portrays the opposing view as incoherent and the rebuttal as effective, claiming objections are explained away and the defender’s work is thorough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironton Register
Clermont Courier
Williamson Faces Financial Collapse After Departing Loveland
Mon Williamson once left Loveland to practice law in Portland Indiana and after a visit to Bata via has fallen into financial trouble. He has retired from his field due to debts with income unable to cover expenses. His wife stayed to close accounts selling household goods to satisfy obligations and plans to join him. He was known for many fine points but erratic in business methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mon Williamson
Loveland
Portland
Indiana
Batavia
Williamson
Advice on magazine writing and rejection handling
An extended guidance piece warns writers not to rely on editors for sympathy, stresses magazines entertain and inform, and urges patience with rejections. It cautions against blaming editors, notes publication limits, and suggests refining style and diction rather than forcing fit with every outlet.
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Milford Muddle
BEICA
Main Street
John
David White
John White
David
Bloomington
Illinois
Eliza Kain
Woorstell
Spring Street
L. BR. White
Woorstell House
GOLD
Portamouth
Paris
Kentucky
Jacob Minch
Charmer
John Davis
Richmond
Mibnigat
Knights OF
Elia Spellacy
Kline
al. Ashburn
Queen and Crescent Railroad Company
Charley Silcott
Connersville
Samuel Walker
Georgetown
W. R. Walker
John Gleason
John Cook
Modest
Dick Reynolds
Kiino
John Sprague
Linwood
Epicure
Hood
Court House Yard
Batavia Peat
W.R. Exy
Phil Emrich
Ninth
Junelius
the Twelfth Regiment
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