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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1902
Page
6
In East Liverpool Ohio on November 29 the wholesale whisky house of Meredith and Co. was seized by revenue officers and placed in charge of Deputy Collector Frayer. He declined comment beyond confirming the seizure. Investigations reportedly uncovered long standing irregularities and violations of revenue laws.
Miss Mary Maloney daughter of J C Maloney Belfont iron works superintendent was attacked by a colored man in a dark Fifth street spot in front of the Presbyterian church. The assailant struck her with a club stunning her then fled. She reached FE F Moore’s home for aid. William Glasso, colored, was later arrested on suspicion.
Fire badly damaged the home of Mrs. John T. Wamelink on Woodland Hills avenue Friday evening. Mrs. Wamelink, ill, was rescued by servants. The house is also the home of Miss Anna Wamelink who is to wed Mr. Ernest Lanihan Saturday night. Much of the bridal trousseau and many wedding gifts were destroyed.
Columbus. William T. Cope former state treasurer and 66 died at his home after a paralytic stroke last Friday. He served as state representative and was well known statewide. He leaves a widow and two sons Dr. Harry Cope of Columbus and Edward Cope a banker of Cincinnati.
Gov Nash announced the Ohio commission members for the St Louis Louisiana Purchase exposition. The appointees include W F Burdell Columbus Representative Edwin Hagendback Urbana Senator David H Moore Athens David Friedman Caldwell L E Holden Cleveland Newell K Kennon St Clairsville and ex Congressmen M K Gantz Troy all listed as Republicans or Democrats.
Chillicothe Ohio moves to mark the 100th anniversary of Ohio’s constitution with a bronze memorial tablet unveiling in the morning and a afternoon address by Daniel J. Ryan on The First Constitution.
James McGowan, a night watchman at the Produce Exchange building in Toledo, was attacked by a large rat that leaped at his chest and attempted to bite his nose, timing lasting several minutes.
B Frank Dunan, 74, a Lima craftsman born in Pennsylvania and a door and sash maker for over 50 years, died of a sudden apoplexy as he entered his dining room. He survived only a few minutes.
Columbus Ohio November 29 The National Ice and Fuel Co with capital stock 75000 was incorporated Friday. Incorporators listed Edward C Pistner Percy Andrae William C Geis George Hoadly Jr and Oscar Stoehr Found with threat cut Lima Ohio November 26 L G Hamilton a bartender found at cousin Clarence Bennetts home Tuesday morning with his throat cut he was taken to hospital physicians say not mortally wounded Pruggist sudden death Batevia Ohio November 26 J L Beck druggist of this place died suddenly at his place of business while filling a promotion He came from Springfield and was well known to Cincinnati
A Thanksgiving penny giveaway drew a thousand newsboys and onlookers to Race Street in Cincinnati. The manager distributed 7500 new pennies from the Philadelphia mint amid mud, quarrels, and police efforts to restore order.
In Springfield Ohio on November 28 the First Congregational Church and the Ohev Zedukah congregation held a joint service after a destructive fire. Worshippers chose the Hebrew church as a temporary meeting place until a new building could be erected, reading from the Hebrew prayer book and singing from the Congregational hymnal.
Youngstown Ohio November 27 Josephine Gassman a vaudeville artist is expected home with her husband J C Sullivan and four children. She toured the country with a singing sketch using the little darkies. She adopted the children after failing to secure their parents consent to travel. Six months ago she lost her voice and retired from the stage and now must support the children until they are of age.
Alfred Caldwell sues his brother Ruby for luring Valen tine Caldwell from Alfred’s home claiming damages of 20000 dollars. Valentine has disappeared as the case unfolds on the Columbus farm dispute filed November 27.
Ohio State and Indiana played to a 6 to 6 tie in Columbus on Thursday afternoon as the field became a mud bath. Both teams scored in the first half on straight football with goals kicked, while Ohio State fumbled away several scoring chances.
Cincinnati reports a surge of marriage licenses with License Clerk Ford Bader noting a record stampede. On Wednesday 48 licenses were issued and Thursday’s tally surpassed prior records as the city moved toward Thanksgiving. At the same time Cincinnati recorded its first snowfall triggering winter weather conditions.
Capt. Pershing journeys with 60 men from Cape Vicara to Illigan across Mindanao, meeting Moros in Madaya and Marahui and offering arbitration between Nato and Docaputan tribes. A Ladrones cruelty incident harms friendly natives, while Philippine agriculture stalls due to a lack of field animals and funds for imports.
The 1905 annual report of Secretary of War Elihu Root reviews Cuba and the Philippine insurrection. It calls for a general staff as the army’s most pressing need, criticizes the top command structure, and notes strong personnel but poor coordination across services.
In Escanaba Michigan on December 1 Pat Downey a deck hand on the steamer Maryland died instantly after a scuffle on the deck while unloading coal at the St Paul dock. George Beird suffered a broken collarbone and Joe Malarkey a severe scalp wound.
Milwaukee December 1 report shows the northern woods season closed with 14 hunters killed in Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan and at least 11 others shot and seriously wounded.
A boiler at Swift and Co. boiler house blew apart on Saturday. Thirteen people died and many others were injured or missing as huge boilers were launched through the roof. Emergency crews battled the aftermath across the site.
In Philadelphia on December 1, banker and society figure James B. Markoe died in a runaway accident. Footman Clarence Dunbar coachman George Tomlinson and pedestrian Harry Grady were seriously injured while attempting to halt the frightened horses.
Milwaukee native Uriel B. Smith who fathered Milwaukee’s first white child passed away Sunday in Chicago at his daughter Mrs. C. A. McDonald’s home. He came to Milwaukee in 1886 and lived to age 91.
Hamburg December first German painter Christian Allers a Capris resident who allegedly bore responsibility for charges against the late Herr Krupp has been arrested at the Swiss frontier and is under custody.
Washington dispatch notes the Senate opening with brief sessions and plans a light week. Key topics include statehood for Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona labor antitrust tariffs and Cuban reciprocity. The House also convened briefly with focus on the coal strike commission bill and trust legislation.
Chicago reports that over the next five months the Southern Pacific will invest more than 100000 to colonize lands in Southwestern Louisiana and Southern Texas. The decision was made at a general Harriman lines representatives meeting held last week through Sunday night.
A majestic deer consigned to Mrs. McKinley in Canton, Ohio, passed through Milwaukee on its way to the widow of the martyred president. A Canton hunting party in northern Ohio dispatched the animal. Caracas appoints Velutini as minister plenipotentiary to France to renew ruptured relations since 1894.
William Wilkins senior partner of William Wilkins & Sons bristle and hair factory died Sunday night at his Baltimore home aged 57. The firm operates a branch in Chicago.
A romantic, moonlit scene unfolds as a man and maiden under a starlit sky exchange whispered vows of love. He vows wealth, while rivals claim he earns only $75,000 a year, prompting the bride to demand a nickel or quarter in a witty exchange.
Case No 18977 David M Bye Midland Michigan says three months of severe pain in hips back and right leg ended after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He credits quick relief of the cause rather than masking pain and endorses the remedy as best for kidney ailments. Free trials offered by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY and pills sold by druggists 50 cents a box.
A promotional note from P. S. Eustis urges readers to request brochures on Nebraska farming prospects and the Corn Belt. It promotes cheap land, healthful climate, abundant churches and schools, and easy terms for buyers. The item notes cheap excursion tickets and trips for 80 people to visit Nebraska, with contact through the B. and Q. Railway office in Chicago.
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