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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1898

Page

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Pride of the Pedagogs Institute Highlights Lectures and Ball Game

A detailed report of the Pride of the Pedagogs Institute outlines T P Goodwin and Cummins lectures on history civics and reading, with sessions on pedagogy grammar and geography. Evening programs feature John Temple Graves and Kentucky Colonels Institute entertainment. attendance includes 175 members and 100 associates.

T. P. Goodwin Columbia Cummins Institute Powell Anna Pattison Treasury Prof. Cummins Desert Hatfield George Kentucky Colonels Institute John Temple Graves J. 8. Gifford Batavia Mary Cowen New Richmond Cronin Heizer Ladie Tillie Purcell Alice Townsley Emilie Weidinger Atlanta D. Lee Fitzpatrick

New Richmond Considers Water Works and Electric Light Bonds

Frank Talley discusses a proposed $30,000 bond issue to fund water works and electric light plants in New Richmond. A two thirds vote is required. lights at 16 candle power would cost 25 cents monthly, water for a six room house at $2.50 annually.

New Richmond Ita Frank Talley Batavia Talley

Reverend Bell Fined for Unlit Bicycle Lamp in Adams County

In darkest Adams, Rev Edson Bell, longtime Presbyterian pastor, helps Manchester improve morals under strict ordinances. He is fined $5 for riding a bicycle without a lit lamp after prayer meeting, paid promptly. A Highland County claim of a 12% year old citizen is likely a county-boosting hoax.

Edson Bell Presbyterian Church Adams County Manchester Robert Burns Bell Highland County Highland Papers

Veteran jurist Cox retires after long Cincinnati career

The sketch honors Judge Joseph B. Cox on leaving the circuit bench at age 71 after 15 years on the common pleas bench and 14 on the circuit. He is praised as a grandfather of the bar, with vast memory, society ties, and offers to continue as counselor.

Ciermont County Grant David Swing Thomas Morris Wim. Howard R. W Henry ©. Corbin Philip B Swing John M. Clarke J. M. McGrew Hulick General Pattison Joseph B. Cox Circuit Bench United States Common Pleas Circuit Court Springdale Glendale Oliver Perry Moreton Indiana California Old Hickory Harrison Cincinnati Hamer St. Clair Anthony Wayne Northwest Territory Lake Region Fifth and Mound Streets Northside Mill Creek Valley E. W.kittredge Cox Judge Davis Joseph

Pleasant Batavia Event Delights Local Audience

A large Batavia audience enjoyed a Friday night program by local youths. The show opened with an orchestra overture and soloists Miss Mary Cowen W. E. Potts and W. R. Walker, with Allen Glaney delivering a refined reading.

Batavia Mary Cowen W. E. Potts W. R. Walker Allen Glaney Percy F. Jamieson Alio M. J Kain Walkerer Jadiea James Allen Ashburn Eldon Lane Carl Griffith Eddie Baum Percy Stymets Frank Stagg Lizzie Blanchard Nannie Dimmitt Bessie Denham Marie Dennison Nannie Moore Trila Griffis Carrie Kennedy Messrs Frank Davis Edward Q. Crane J. 8. Griffith Harry EK. Q. Crane A. M. Dimmitt John P. Robin Lockwood

Sermon Prompts Reflection on Psalm Text

The Felicity Times notes Rev Dan Richards will preach from a scriptural verse about why God should be mindful of man. It cites Psalm VIII 4 and questions whether the paper is neglecting its Sunday school duties in reporting the sermon.

Felicity Dan Richards

Journey of Batavia Hospital Corps to Fortress Monroe

A Batavia U.S. Hospital Corps detachment details their August journey from Fort Thomas Kentucky to Fortress Monroe Virginia. The letter notes departures, train stops at Huntington Kanawha Falls Gordonsville Richmond and arrival Monday noon. It lists detachment members from Clermont County and mentions hospitality scenes and local notables along the way.

Fort Thomas Fortress Monroe Cincinnati A. C. Needles W. R. Hall Steward Raikes Third and Walnut Grand Central Depot Huntington W. Va Kanawha Falls Boston Fayette Kanawha River New Gauley Gordonsville Richmond T. H. Stovall Clermont County GrorGar D. Spraeger U.S. Hospital Corps

Democratic Convention Nomination Contested in County

Delegates from townships gather to nominate county officers amid a tense pace and delayed ballots. Edward Stump wins Recorder on eleventh ballot as Purcell chosen for commissioner and Witham for infirmary. coroner James Hillen nominated as term nears end. Resolutions praise Chicago platform, Spain war stance, and unity.

G. A. Frazier A. N. Paxton George Felter George Hibbits John Mullen Bart Maham Shafe Bowles Tate John L. Moore Pierce HW. L. Phillips Monroe Homer M. Hahn Wayne ULC J Wissel Stonelick C. N. Yerger Ohio PLS Day Miami A. W. Predmore Jacxson A. P. Applegate PolloWit Theodore Steelman M. Purcell Alvin Love Franklin S.ivester Gaskins Lit C. P. Witham Union Edward Stump Miami Township Mr. Stump F. M. Purcell Ohio Township Union Township James Hillen Batavia Homer Hahn Fitzpatrick Hahn Committee On Resolutions Chicago Spain Clermont

Notable Nuptials in Batavia Engage Society Favorites

Handwritten invitations announce the marriage of Edna Hulick to Allen Branaugh Nichols, set for September seventh eighteen hundred ninety eight at two thirty in Batavia Ohio. The ceremony at Methodist Episcopal Church will be followed by a reception.

Batavia Herman Hulick Allen Branaugh Nichols Methodist Episcopal Church Ohio Bailey Billman Presbyterian Church Cleveland Detroit Points North Judge Nichols P. J. Nichols Amburat College H. 8. Hullek World of Happiness

Doctor Barnes Recovers After Severe Surgery

Dr. Barnes, once in critical condition from disease and major operation, is resting easily. Doctors report favorable odds for a full recovery and improvement.

Barnes

New Richmond Considers $30,000 Water Works Bonds

The city council directed the mayor to issue notice of a special election on Tuesday September 6 to vote on a proposition to issue 30000 dollars in bonds for water works and electric lights.

City Council of New Richmond

Belgium Grants Free Rail Access to Newspapers

The Baltimore American reports Belgium has ordered all newspapers to have free use and enjoyment of every railroad. The government calls news gathering vital for national development and views a free press as more useful than a standing army.

Baltimore American Belgium

Pleasure Sailing on the 610 by New Richmond Businessmen

A group of New Richmond businessmen have bought a handsome steam yacht named Tons Goes to host friends on river trips to Belle Riviere. Owners include Frank Talley, George McMureny, John Resh, John Praden, and George Green. The vessel carries 20 passengers with four horsepower engines and a draft of about a dozen quarts and ten dozen pints.

New Richmond Lo Belle Riviere Frank Talley George McMureny John Resh John Praden George Green

Clermont Bay Promoted in Army Mail Station Move

Superintendent Holloway returned from Lexington Kentucky where a mail distributing station for the United States army camps is being established. Regiments from Newport News and Chickamauga are due to arrive making about five thousand men total. Bebhymer is appointed clerk in charge at Lexington with assistants to run the station this week. He hails from Locust Corner and is described as pleasant and popular.

Uolloway Lexington Kentucky United States Army Newport News Chickamwauga Lolloway A. L. Bebymer Bebhymer Locust Corner

Burglary at Blowville Strikes Several Homes

Burglars entered Blowville residences last week stealing various items. At Mr Kelly’s home they reached through an upstairs window and grabbed a ring from a waking child while choking her to keep quiet. The thieves fled after leaping from the window with Mr Doyle aiding. They broke a glass door at Mr Bennett's, lifting a small sum and missing $45 under the pillow. Miss Andrews lost $1.50 but kept a gold watch. Mr Brown saw $1 taken. At Mr Lyon’s, they found supper but not money, overlooking $5 and $150 in Mr L’s pockets. A vigilance committee is urged for the O Banion banks.

Blowville Kelly Doyle Mr. Bennett

Family Reunions Reported at Williamsburg Park

The Walker and Snell families held a reunion in Williamsburg park Thursday but rain prevented the planned program. Officers for next year include Barr president Moorehead vice president Innis secretary Irwin treasurer Snell Walker Fuhr W alker Irwin Parker Walker on the executive committee. Meanwhile the Bishop family reunion at Ichabod Bishop’s Bodman station home drew a large crowd with 107 at noon dinner and talks by L W Bishop Attorney W C Bishop and George P Bishop.

New Richmond Amelia Clark Treasury C. T. Jostin B. F. Swope Mary Robb S. L. Turnipseed Goshen A. L. Clark Carmen Wm. Fulton Milford Institute Cronin Walker Bishop Ichabod Bishop Bodman’s Station L. W. Bishop W. C. Bishop Batavia George P. Bishop Crosstown

Applegate Campaign Circular Sparks Debate Over Offices

A circulated circular from A B Applegate, candidate for Recorder, details his long service in multiple offices across several townships and his desire for another post. Delegates debated whether the manifesto reflected ambition or qualification, noting he did not secure the nomination and closing with a World War era reference to Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines and Spain.

A.B. Applegate Miami Township The Building and Loan Company Milford Goshen Miami Stonelick Batavla Tate Mr. Applegate Leech

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Supt. Cummins Recess Misa Georgia Thompson J. P. Cummins Supt Powell Georgia Thompson Enterprise Adams Dean W. Lenhart Howling Green Fort Monroe Virginia Sensible Law Clermont Bay
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