Two Hillsboro Candidates Face Election Limits Challenge
Hillsboro turmoil grows as Garfield law limits campaign expenses for two candidates. Probate judge nominee O H Hughes and commissioner candidate Warren Morrow say they overspent. totals trigger potential voiding of the election and Governor appointment if certificates cannot be issued. Democratic committee argues shared costs and misallocated deficits.
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Hillsboro
0. H. Hughes
Warren Morrow
Garfeld
Morrow
Hughes
Board of Elections
Democratic Executive Committee
Executive Committee
Messrs. Morrow
Boy Arrested for Boot Steal Receives Lancaster Home
William Smith of New Richmond was arraigned before Judge Breeding for stealing two pairs of boots from a Valley City store. He confessed claiming cold feet. The judge placed him in a Lancaster home until he comes of age or good behavior prompts discharge. He is fourteen, colored.
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William Smith
New Richmond
Breeding
Valley City
German inventor unveils double barrelled gun for both sides
A German designer creates a swivel dual barrel gun that fires two directions in one motion. An expert hunter could shoot a dog and a flock of quail with a single blast. The device also allows targeting ground game or birds from trees, promising efficient meat hunting and sweeping quail patches.
Mugwump Sews Politics and Punishment in Pennsylvania Court
A Wilkes-Barre Republican converts to the silver cause and is called mugwump by the Times editor. The editor is arrested for provoking a breach of the peace, then discharged as the mugwump wins costs. The term uncited by Webster and ridiculed by rival politicians.
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Pennsylvania
Wilkesbarre
the Times
Webster
The Old Silver Dollar Sparks Reader Recollection
The exchange piece praises the silver dollar and its symbolism from the Liberty head without necktie to the spread eagle design. It notes readers may enjoy the nostalgic coin as a cherished connection to the nation and history.
Adams County Dance Sparks Social Upheaval in Jacksonville
Brown County News recounts a clash in Jacksonville Adams county as young people hold a dance in the Odd Fellows hall despite local opposition. Twenty church women remove chairs lamps and a stove while the crowd borrows more items to continue the event. A minister who lent the cookstove is attacked in the backlash.
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Adams County
Brown County News
Jacksonville
Odd Fellows
The Coming Man Social At M B Church
A pleasant social hosted by M B church ladies in former White and Heinr ichi rooms last Friday night featured sewing and bonnet trimming contests with men among the contestants. Dale Parrott won a prize of puff powder, Quinlan Leonard earned crimping irons, Allen Glancy received hair pins, and George Keen and Chris Dietz competed in trimming with humorous results. A doll’s willow cradle went to Dietz. luncheon proceeds and receipts were satisfactory. The Presbyterian event at Judge Hulick’s residence was postponed due to heavy rain. many attended later, with receipts around seven dollars.
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M. B. Church
White
George Keen
Chris Diets
Mr. Keen
Chris Dietz
The
Presbyterian Church
Judge Hulick
No Salaries For Wilson Children's Home Officers
The Wilson Children's Home board in West Union sits in a partisan deadlock since last spring over the superintendent. Democratic members back reelecting T. W. Ellison while Republicans oppose him. Republicans have blocked Ellison's salary and Ellison refuses to certify payroll, leaving staff unpaid as law offers no remedy.
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Wilson Children’s Home
T. W. Ellison
Ellison
Turkey carving mishap injures Amelia man
George Black of Amelia cut wood for Thanksgiving and swung his axe which struck his foot. The deep gash required ten stitches. His appetite for turkey was ruined, and he stopped carving for the day.
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George Black
Amelia
Amelia Woman Seriously Burned In Dinner Table Accident
Miss Bertha Bethymer of Amelia suffered severe burns to the face and hands after a draft blew her dress against a stove at R Osborn's residence. The burns are serious but not life threatening and do not disfigure.
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Bertha Bethymer
Amelia
R. Osborn
Last of the Vallandighams Leaves Lisbon Family Mansion
A Toledo item notes the Vallandigham family leaving Lisbon Ohio after 1807 occupation of a mansion. Much furniture sold at auction including London made piano once owned by Mark Hanna ancestor. The article mentions Clement Vallandigham and ties to Major William McKinley lineage.
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Vallandigham
Clermont
Vallandigham Fund
Toledo
Clement Vallandigham
Clement L. Vallandigham
David McKinley
Wm. McKinley
Revival At Williamsburg M E Church Attracts Big Attendance
A revival at the Williamsburg M. E. Church, led by Pastor Rev. William Fulton with assist Rev. Ewing of Florida, draws strong crowds. Attendees have testified and sought salvation, with services described as highly interesting and fervent.
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M. E. Church
Williamsburg
William Fulton
Ewing
Florida
Supreme Court Finds No Vacancy in A B C District
The court ruled there is no vacancy after Judge Collings moved districts and must complete his unexpired term. The decision leaves Mr Pearson without a judge in the district.
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Supreme Court
A. B.C
Collings
Pearson
Unknown Kentucky Disease Resembles Black Tongue
In Barren county Kentucky many people are stricken by a new disease resembling black tongue. Symptoms include leg and ankle pain, throat and chest inflammation, skin darkening, and a brown tongue. Very contagious with about thirty percent fatality. physicians suspect malignant erysipelas.
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Barren County
Kentucky
Commissioners impose open meeting rule for county contracts
In a special session last Tuesday the board adopted a resolution requiring county contracts to be let only at regular or special meetings at the county auditor's office. Several contracts for bridge repairs and masonry across Williams burg Jackson Franklin Tate Washington Pierce Twelve Mile Ohio Batavia Stonelick were awarded to local firms at rates per hundred feet or per perch.
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Mr. Johnson
B. F. Hutchinson
Williamsburg Township
F. M. Lindsey
Pierce Township
A. Mason
Ohio Township
D. L. Mabam
Batavia Township
Stonelick Township
A Conductor’s Temper Ends Damages Suit
Greene county court awards Rufus C. Guy six hundred dollars in a case against the P C and St L Railroad for ejecting him from a train between Xenia and Springfield. He could not pay his fare and claims the conductor refused offers to loan it. Testimony suggested the conductor barred payment efforts.
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Greene County
Rufus C. Guy
P.C. & St L. Railroad Company
Xenia
Springfield
Guy
Ohio State Board of Commerce Holds Third Annual Session
The Ohio State Board of Commerce meets in Columbus on Wednesday December 9. Topics include a 1898 Constitutional convention, veto power, judiciary, taxation, elections, municipal government, foreign trade, chambers of commerce, ship canal to the ocean, and related issues. Attendance urged for all who can attend.
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Ohio State Board of Commerce
Columbus
Chambers of Commerce
Turnpike railroad crossing near James Davidson residence urged to improve
Travelers express complaints about the new railroad grade crossing the Batavia and Williamsburg turnpike forming a junction with the old road bed near James Davidson's home. Observers say a little care would render the crossing passable, reducing inconvenience and danger.
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Batavia and
Williamsburg
James Davidson
Base Ball and Bomb Shells Gun for Pitching Balls
A new invention a spring gun pitches base balls over home plate without powder or dynamite in its charge. The device uses india rubber springs and aims for consistent throws. The item invites a comparison if football were played with bomb shells and ends with a provocative jab about population.
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India
Georgetown Gazette Praised by Republican Committee
The Georgetown Gazette notes a complimentary letter from the Chicago Headquarters of the Republican National Committee praising its late campaign. The letter says the paper’s name is recorded among editors entitled to high praise, along with twenty thousand other Republican editors nationwide.
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Georgetown
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Gazette
United States
Heck & Avery's Museum Features Noted Acts
The week highlights Allen's boxing and performing monkeys with mimicry shows including instruments grinding scissors and sword fights. Next week Nelle Pianka the famed animal trainer arrives with a den of performing animals in a one week engagement costing a thousand dollars.
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Heck & Avery’s Museum
Allen
Nelle Pianka
Messrs
Heck & Avery
Physicians register in probate court and midwife listed
Sixty two physicians have registered in the probate court as required by law. A midwife, Mrs Eliza Johnson of New Richmond, has also registered. All unregistered physicians and midwives face arrest. the full county total is about eighty physicians and the complete list will be printed when all are registered.
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State Board of Medical Examiners
State Board
Eliza Johnson
New Richmond
Thanksgiving services draw largest Presbyterian crowd yet
Last Thursday night the Presbyterian church hosted Thanksgiving services led by Rev. Morris of the Methodist church with Elder Lockwood. Mrs Belt played a superb organ voluntary, the junior choir sang, and Mr. Lockwood offered a stirring prayer. The sermon impressed attendees as the Venite Exultemus Domino and a grand anthem followed with flawless organ accompaniment.
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Presbyterian Church
Morris
Methodist Church
Lockwood
Dr Belt
Clermont Educator Harry E. Chatterton Seriously Ill
The Courier notes the grave illness of Prof. Harry E. Chatterton at his Lancaster home. He is a son of Ezra P. Chatterton of Williamsburg and brother of George P. Chatterton, Batavia schools superintendent, with a career in Wilmington and Chillicothe schools.
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Courier
Harry E. Chatterton
Lancaster
Ezra P. Chatterton
Williamsburg
George P. Chatterton
Batavia
Chatterton
Wilmington
Chiilicothe
George Chatterton
Peppermint Whisky Causes Fatal Reaction in Vigo
A Vigo veteran, celebrating Thanksgiving, drank 15 two ounce bottles of peppermint extract. He collapsed, vomiting and suffering severe stomach distress. The account mocks strong remedies, noting the danger of peppermint as a drink and joking about harsher poisons.
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Vigo
Ross County
Marriage of a Cler monter's Daughter in Sewickley
The wedding of Miss Wilhelmina Shields to James E. Umbatetter took place in Sewickley Pennsylvania last week at 4 o'clock. Miss Shields, heiress and sister to Mrs. Oliver and Mrs. Williams, will live in Edgeworth station. Rev Henry C McCook officiated assisted by Rev J L Reed.
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Sewickley
Pennsylvania
Misa Wilhelmina Shields
Thomas L. Shields
Amelia Neville Shields
James E. Umbatetter
James B. Oliver
Halsey Williams
William L. Jones
East End
Miss Shields
Edgeworth Station
Umbatetter
Pittsburg
Henry C. McCook
Philadelphia
J. L. Reed
Shields Presbyterian Church
Reform bill targets women wearing male garments in Alabama
A cartoonish critique mocks Representative Timberlake for proposing a bill making women wearing shirt waists bloomers or other male attire a misdemeanor. It ridicules penalties and questions motives while comparing to Ohio theatre dress rules and calling Timberlake a timber-head.
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Alabama
Timberlake
Ohio
Timber-head
Bass Wood
Christmas Advertising Page Announcement
The Courier announces a Christmas ad page on December 16 and 23. The notice promotes attractive displays as effective for showcasing local dealers and boosting business and revenue.
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Courier
Arctic Weather Kills Hogs In Town Butchery Boom
The cold snap in the Northwest like a cold front impacted a town as 125 hogs were slaughtered Monday night. Hog owners butchered the animals in frosty air with plans for chops, lard, sausage, backbone, roasts and side meat for Tuesday.
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Northwest
Weyler
Pathe Joins Bethel Shoe Firm as Stockholder Leader
P A Pathe, formerly superintendent at Cincinnati Shoe Co. Bethel factory, becomes a member and stockholder in the Bethel firm and will stay as general superintendent and buyer. W J Hodge becomes assistant working with Pathe. The factory runs at full capacity producing a popular line of shoes and shows bright prospects.
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P. A. Pathe
Cincinnati Shoe Co
Bethel
Mr. Pathe
W. J. Hodge
Wheat price hits one dollar in early campaign brag
The piece recalls Cleveland era promises of a dollar wheat, noting actual prices mostly around 50 cents. It contrasts with McKinley slogan of good times and reports No. 2 red wheat at 1.00 in Toledo, 0.91 in New York, 0.85 in Chicago, and 0.90 in Batavia.
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Cleveland
McKinley
Toledo
New York
Chicago
Batavia
Why Deeds Should Be Recorded Vitals and Guidance
Reasons to record deeds within six months to protect against fraud and priority disputes. Unrecorded deeds risk liens, loss of loans, and increased costs if lost. Keeping a complete chain of title requires recording all deeds. Also mentions emergency medicine and cherry pectoral as a remedy for croup and whooping cough.
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Ayer
Not Yet The Call To Arms Across The Atlantic Ocean
A poem by Emil Sutro of Philadelphia in the New York Sun echoes American patriotism urging aid to rebels in Western hemisphere conflicts. It questions isolation, contrasts tyrants with liberty, and urges timely action against foreign rule and for hearth and home.
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Emil Sutro
Philadelphia
New York Sun
Washington
Spain
France
Columbia
Agaip
Fire destroys Harvey Smith's barn at Henning's Mills
Fire last week leveled Harvey Smith's barn at Henning's Mills along with six horses owned by Theodore Witt and several wagons. The barn stood at $500 with Witt facing about $800 in losses. no insurance coverage was held.
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Harvey Smith
Henning's Mills
Theodore Witt
Witt
Notable figures and events in Batavia area news
A mix of historical anecdotes and local notes covers Dr. John C. Warren's anatomy memoirs, a collection for the Presbyterian church, medical visits in Batavia and Cincinnati, a revolver accident, property moves, a new Cincinnati newspaper, political oddities, a local postmaster contention, a mansfield guardship appointment, a powder accident, a pumpkin poisoning incident, and a weather and social scene with weddings, visits, and revival meetings.
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Hood
Wilson Children’s
West Union
Vallandighams
Clermont County
A Clermonter
Bowwling Green
Jones
Wood County
Boyd Griffery
Christian County
Bryan
J. H. Braptorp
Winchester
Benning
MILIA
Harriet Myrick
Front Street
Morrie
Thomas Dwight
John C. Warren
Harvard
E. M. Bell
Monterey
Silber
West Seventh Street
Cincinnati
Barker
Hamilton House
Frank Bryan
Walter Kain
Fourth Street
Broadway
Spring Streets
Welc
Cincinnati Record
Cincinati
Brunaugh
Harry
Summerside
Nicholas Scott
West Woodville
Norwood
Charles Sprague
Mansfield
Harry Holden
Dr. Holden
WillHameburg
Aberdeen
Brown County
Paris Green
Laurel
Grace
Emma Browning
Dixon-Carnes
Romer
Mart Corbin
Russel Simmons
N. N. Simmons
Philip Kreas
Fred Yochum
Anna
Charley Nort
Mia
Frank Paeltz
H. Kalbfus
Ella Parkliser
Slater
Mattie
Belle Kennedy
Mise Nellie Kennedy
Misa Ada Nichols
Bantam
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