31 Aug 1892
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1892
Page
1
A local editorial argues against panic over an anticipated cholera arrival in the United States. It counsels calm, warns of fear weakening and details protective measures, including diet, water boiling, nitro-muriatic acid mixes, and hyperdermic injections, noting past success in saving lives and urging preparation without alarm.
Burley tobacco growers met in Cincinnati to regulate next season offerings. A six person shippers committee will confer with Warehousemen to set uniform daily offerings, due to the crop’s expected small size.
An advertorial style note extols Syrup of Pigs as a pleasant safe laxative for women, saying it acts gently on kidneys liver and bowels and remains the favorite remedy under all conditions. It also mentions Charley Wells selling buggies phaetons harness at honest prices.
A visitor to a Cincinnati fishing club camp near Loveland asked for food and was housed by the boys. A pearl handled revolver valued at 18 dollars was stolen. The thief was arrested in Cincinnati and brought to Loveland for grand jury action. Marshal James Hill detained him and he awaits Clermont county grand jury. A second case netted Nathan Penn, a night thief from Hungry Hollow near Miamiville, who stole a silver watch and a pocketbook with 35 cents. He was captured near Galena City and bound over to the Clermont county grand jury in 300 dollars bail. he remains jailed.
W C Pinkham a Loveland farmer and writer under the pen name Jotham Winrow died after paralysis. Born Nantucket Feb 18 1810 he was educated and prominent in Clermont County Ohio farming and literature. He left a family and is remembered for his modest temperance and generosity. Funeral held at family residence with Rev W S Acomb officiating.
A Batavian with a head for figures argues that a sixty year old has only twenty years of active life left. The essay counters cynicism, saying life spans all phases from youth to middle age and old age, each with joys and duties, and concludes that no moment should be spared to preserve the full fabric of life.
Mise Elodie Smith Townsley of New Richmond Independent died at her home on Friday in Batavia township at age 20. The funeral was from her residence in New Richmond conducted by Rev. Vance, with many relatives and friends accompanying her to Batavia cemetery. She was famed for beauty and sweet character and had suffered for weeks before passing peacefully.
John Garland of this county, once linked to a diamond theft at Alex MacDonald’s Clifton home, is reported to have entered the residence again and been arrested. Garland, connected to respectable circles, may face imprisonment as authorities pursue the case. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as restoring strength and appetite.
Babyland for September is a clever issue with pretty pictures playful jingles and child friendly stories. A Rhyme for Baby's Fingers offers gentle verse to captivate a mamma and charm baby. Published by D Lothrop Co Boston at 50 cents per year per issue.
The fire at the C P W shops in Ports Mouth last week disrupts rail road traffic and trade. The Portsmouth Board of Trade commits 10000 dollars toward rebuilding, with work starting immediately and rapid progress planned. temporary repairs will address urgent needs in the meantime.
A Clermont cadet depicts life at the United States Military Academy. He contrasts a single pitched battle with a year of cadet service, highlighting the grueling routine, discipline, and endurance expected of West Point cadets.
A first person reminiscence from a plebe at West Point describes the four year course and the rites of passage. It details the homesickness phase the double stepping bayonet sits and the chu chu drill along with swimming molasses qualification and the peculiar honor code and skinning system managed by upperclassmen.
A critical view of agricultural fairs condemns balloon ascensions with a female flyer as spectacle. The piece argues such acts thrill crowds while risking danger, noting the dog accompanying the ascent and the crowd’s money driven enthusiasm over traditional exhibits.
Brown County voters have longstanding Democratic dominance but now face a sensational tale of a giant black snake with diamond eyes and golden rings on its back. Reported near Camp Run on the 25th by McBeth and Sullivan the creature measures about thirty feet long with one foot beam, feeding on sheep and pigs, leaving sow-like tracks, and drawing crowds as organizers plan its capture for the Brown County Fair.
Richard M Robertson was tried before Squire Nichols for misappropriation in starting a business. He was held for appearance before the grand jury in default of $1,000 bail. The notice ends with an advertisement for Larrabee's Rheumatic Ointment claiming cures for sore throat and rheumatic pains at 25 cents. Joe & Brown Ding Co. Baltimore.
Little Eldon Lane, kept indoors by illness and a broken arm, found an unloaded revolver in a yard. He attempted to disassemble it when the gun fired, injuring part of his left hand. He remains determined to recover, while the piece notes no moral, despite the near-tragic mishap.
George Johnson filed for relief against Wayne township trustees and Andrew Rogers. The court granted a restraining order upon the plaintiff's application and an undertaking of $200 was provided.
The Neville school district board failed to agree on a primary department teacher and called on commissioners to decide. Two applicants, Emma Jones and Chapman, were considered, and the commissioners awarded the position to Miss Emma Jones.
Friday night the widow Anna Griswold of Lorado heard a strange dog howling around her house. The next morning a dead dog floated in the well, and she realized coffee had been brewed with well water. No ill effects were reported beyond mild growling from drinkers.
The Anderson township Harvest Home Association held at Coney Island last Saturday, the largest yet, with over 15,000 on the grounds. Many Clermonters entered exhibits and won premiums, amid diversions and celebratory spirit. The event was praised as one of the year’s finest farm product exhibitions and a grand success.
Citizens at a West Union meeting formed a committee to negotiate with directors for a required subscription. The town relies on its rich commercial production and stone quarries, which could fund the subscription many times over, making the railroad likely to proceed.
Barney Noble, recently released from the penitentiary, was arrested in Cincinnati on Monday for disgraceful conduct. The judge, Gregg, fined him 200 dollars and ordered six months in the work house, labeling him crazy and dangerous and a threat to women and children.
Tobacco market in Cincinnati opened strong with 277 bhds offered the week, up from 2457 bhds last week and 2091 bhds in the prior year’s week. Trashes sold at record highs, prices rising through the week though late week demand lagged supply. Receipts were good and offerings very large with upcoming sales planned for the fourth and fifth weeks. Brown district supplied 173 hhda at 4.44 to 4.204 per unit, near the week’s peak prices.
The Cincinnati Enquirer previews a Sullivan versus Corbett boxing clash. It argues both fighters are exceptionally strong with Corbett showing rapid hands and footwork in a Madison Square Garden exhibition. Predictions favor a match unlikely to exceed eleven rounds.
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