Tragic death of J. C. Bird near Goshen
John Bird a Goshen agricultural implement dealer aged about sixty died by self harm after suffering a spine ailment worsened by heat. He purchased rat poison and lozenges, then was found dead under a tree near Applegate farm. An inquest returned a verdict that death caused by rough on rats poison self-administered. Local notes report obituaries, church services, and county events.
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John
Bird
Goshen
Holmes
McCormic Reaper Company
Thore
Holmes & Berger
P.W. Applegate
Young Hunt
Hunt
Justice of the Peace
J.C. Bird
His Old Home Ex-Auditor Grahams Circus Visit
Ex-auditor Al Graham visited Wetter's circus in town last Friday his first return since his penitentiary sentence for misappropriating over one hundred thousand dollars. He led the parade at the head of the show amid cool reception and moody mood, but displayed temperance and earned occasional applause from performers and crowd.
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al Graham
Wetter
Graham
Know Thyself From Dust to Elements At National Museum
An exhibit at the National Museum lists the human body’s components by weight and element. It cites 154 pounds total with 96 pounds water, 34% fat, 84 pounds calcium compounds, and other elements including oxygen hydrogen nitrogen carbon and calcium valued at about $18,800 per body at current prices.
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National Museum
Meeting of Clermont C E Union at Mt Carmel
Clermont C E Union gathering at Mt Carmel drew large crowds across morning afternoon and evening sessions. The program featured addresses on Christian fellowship readings poems and papers on consecration and youth involvement with a focus on keeping Endeavorers engaged in church work. The next meeting is slated for Monterey on February 16. Hood’s Saraparilla ad follows.
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Johnson
Bro. Wells
Summerside
Misa Louise Parrott
Batavla
Gray
Dudley
Afton
Katherine Mergler
Maud Stall
Tabasco
James Hageman
Williamsburg
Blanche Walker
Robert Felter
Belle Béhymer
Georgia DeWitt
Miss Hall
Monterey
Fuhr
Hageman
Free Trade Debate Over Market License and Protection
A tale of a traveling huckster selling bananas and produce in the town square triggers a clash with a Democratic mayor over license fees and protection. The exchange analyzes free trade versus protection, arguing Americans gain from duty on foreign goods and urging foreigners to pay or move production here.
Portsmou th engineer narrowly escapes trap after dog alert
Frank Hulick, operator at Portsmouth, narrowly avoids injury when a heavy traction engine tender collapses while he sits on his bicycle. His dog alerts him by tugging and frantic gestures, allowing him to step away just before the weighted crane rails topple, crushing the wheel. Hulick survives unharmed and receives congratulations from friends.
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Frank Hulick
Portsmouth
Ife
Hulick
Local society notes include visits and moves across Clermont
Charley Tatman recovers from illness. Miss Della Finey visits Mrs James Kimbell. Marcus Lyle recovers from cholera morbus. Mrs Nichols new Batavia principal lives in Carter property. Dr Con Gatch builds a fence in Milford. Alma and Bessie McCright visit cousin Grace Hambleton. George Castlen and Daisy Wyatt guests of Miss Della Temple. Isaac Moorehead family revisiting near Williamsburg. Mr Collins rents Judge Hulick homestead. Mrs Lou Elston from Chicago on two week vacation in New Richmond. Miss Cora Griffis hosted by Miss Florence Pursell with luncheon and reception. Hi L. Barros opens Williamburg office. practice in Clermont and nearby counties. RE Brunk opens fruit and veg store near Clermont House. Watermelons and other fruits advertised.
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Alma
Bessie McCright
Jamestown
Grace Hambleton
George Castlen
New Richmond
Daisy Wyatt
Lindale
Della Temple
Isaac Moorehead
Highland County
John D. Moorehead
Williamsburg
Collins
Judge Hulick
Lou Elston
Chicago
Cora Griffis
Florence, Pursell
Felicity Fusillade Ends With Shot Wounding Bates
Sam Bolender, after loading his pistols, fired at Charley Bates at Felicity over a long standing grudge. A prior quarrel was settled years ago, then rekindled last Friday when Bolender, intoxicated, shot Bates in the side. Bates is badly injured but not fatally, and no arrests have been made.
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Sam Bolender
Charley Bates
Felicity
Bolender
Bates
Promotion at Cin co ti custom house to assistant custodian
In service of his Uncle Sam at the Cincinnati customs house he was promoted last week to assistant custodian with lighter duties and higher pay. The post carries duties such as purchasing supplies and tracking government property. Salary is 1400 dollars annually, eight hours a day. He is greeted with congratulations from many friends. Swing has long served in the department.
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Sam
Cinco Ti
Swing
Milford and Batavia Lawn Tennis Clubs Play Match
The Milford and Batavia lawn tennis clubs plan a mixed match next Saturday on Batavia grounds. A dime admission will aid Batavia’s club which is in debt for the fine grounds, and spectators may enjoy an afternoon of skillful play.
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Milford
Batavia
Mt. Holly Man Bruised as Carriage Crashes in Lane
Joseph Dugan and his daughter were en route to the Bantam fair grounds to decorate floral hall when a steam thresher traveling the turnpike frightened the horse. The carriage shattered, Dugan was severely bruised, his daughter escaped unharmed.
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Joseph Dugan
Mt. Holly
Bantam Fair
Floral Hall
Mr. D
Gatch Family Reunites in Milford Rich in Ohio History
The Gatchs, one of Ohio’s oldest families, held a reunion in Milford with Rev. Philip Gatch as founder. Attendees included A. M. Gatch, descendants of Candace Gatch, and widow Sarah Simpson’s family. Officers for the next year were named, and plans hint at a centennial ordination event for Rev. P. Gatch.
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Gatch
Philip Gatch
Ohio
Baltimore
Milford
M. E. Church
Candace
Philip
Thomas
George
Locia Garland
Martha Gest
Elizabeth Watson
Ruth Swing
Clermont County
A. M. Gatch
Pleasant Hill
Canduce
A. 5
Grant
John 8. Gatch
Madden
Simpson
P. B. Gatch
Joseph Gatch
J. 0. Speidel
Fannie Gatch
Con W. Gatch
P. Gatch
Woman 16 Weds 75 Year Old. Divorce Rumor Circulates
Mrs Josiah Wilson, a sixteen year old bride to a seventy five year old man, returns home to her mother as Josiah laments alone. Rumors say she may seek a divorce, grounds unclear since her husband also acts as father. Five days of events await at the Boston Fair next week.
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Josiah Wilson
Josiah
Tragic Adams County Death Shocks Community
A ten year old boy, Charlie Burns, is found dead by hanging at a barn loft after attempting to hang from a rope looped on a rafter. His mother had sent him to fetch the cows moments earlier, and neighbors seek a theory to explain the self-inflicted death amid a rural county’s grief.
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Adams County
Charlie Burns
Thomas
Burns
An Hour at the Fair a Batavian Reports Chicago Visit
A Batavia pilgrim returns from the world’s fair with impressions of excellent cheap accommodations and grand displays. He notes the Midway dances as faded and not worth a second look, praises the electrical display and lakefront fireworks, and describes the Auditorium spectacle as the grandest seen by 10,000 nightly attendees. He gives measurements of the fair grounds, comments on officials’ courtesy, and observes growing crowds and decay in grass plots. He highlights the Armour meat packing works as a year round site of industrial marvel and danger, detailing the slaughtering process and the rolling platform of death. He promises further notes on Howtow Fair starting September 4.
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Batavia
Lake Front
America
Batavia Town Hall
Liberal Art
Broadway
Wood Street
Ohio
Chicago
Armour Meat Packing Works
Fat Hogs Doff Kain Moves 500 Hog Shipment to Pittsburg
Williamsburg businessman Doff Kain recently sold and shipped over 500 hogs to Pittsburg in the last ten days. Four hogs totaled 6000 pounds and one individual hog weighed 600 pounds.
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Doff Kain
Williamsburg
Pittsburg
Ballot on Liquor Ordinance Maintains Law by Voters
At last Saturday's ballot the people voted 125 to 104 to keep the liquor ordinance in force. Treasurer Dudley collected this year's Dow tax totaling 1000. The State receives 380, the infirmary 890, and 1140 remains for the saloon townships.
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Dudley
Dow
Reunion of famed old regiment at Indianapolis hall
Arrangements are made for the reunion of the famous old regiment to be held in Indianapolis on Wednesday September 6 at G A R Hall in the Lorain building opposite the State House at the southwest corner of Washington and Tennessee streets. All are invited.
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Indianapolis
G. A. R. Hall
Lorain Building
State House
Washington and
Tennessee Streets
Clermont World’s Fair Returnees Report Strong Show
Local readers note most Clermont residents previously announced as attending the world’s fair have returned and praise the event as a great show. The current list includes Ed and Dale Parrott Horace Hamilton Percy Ashburn and Ralph Homan.
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Dale Parrott
Horace Hamilton
Percy Ashburn
Ralph Homan
Man Injured by Kick at Bantam Fair Horse Exhibition
A man employed by William Britton to tend the display horses at Bantam Fair was kicked in the stomach by a horse he was grooming. He was seriously injured and in a dangerous condition after the blow, with hopes of recovery uncertain.
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William Britton
County Juvenile Army Marches for Education Progress
The county readies a youth mobilization as 1,748 boys and 1,775 girls in special districts plus 8,283 boys and 2,992 girls in township districts total 9,798 children marching to combat ignorance. The speaker wishes health joy success and long life for the entire outfit through the chapter’s end.
Hillsboro Bank Failure Attributed To Robbery Says Receiver
Judge R M Ditty receiver of Citizens National Bank of Hillsboro cites robbery as the cause of failure. He estimates losses to creditors exceed 100000 dollars with stockholders facing 100000 in capital and 50000 in surplus plus 20767 64 in undivided profits and 60000 in assessments. He notes hard times affect only collection potential. Assets total 554327 58 with 22117 25 good, 80835 40 doubtful, 252320 98 worthless. Liabilities stand at 437324 05.
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Fayette County
R. M. Ditty
Citizens’ National Bank of
Hillsboro
Cincinnati Tobacco Market Shows Firm Prices Amid Large Stocks
The Cincinnati tobacco market reports a week of steady to slightly higher prices on better grades with continued large on hand stocks. Receipts by Cincinnati Warehouse and Farmers and Shippers are listed, with next week’s sales lineup. A local ad notes Phil Emrich’s tools and a Bantam fair event promotion closes the item.
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Cincinnati
Lat
Walker
Morris
Miami
Glove
Bodmann
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