Corpse Wanted Turns Live Man At Funeral Parade
A West Woodville tale recounts William Leever staying alive after a planned funeral for the husband of a Blanchester widow. The empty hearse rode off as the alive man declined burial, declaring the scene a western joke while the widow and crowd looked on. A Owensville Ladies Aid program followed with music and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Leever
West Woodville
Mr. Leever
Blanchester
Wayne Township
Au Revoir
Far West
Leever
Fox Drive Varmint Hunt Announced Across Ten Mile Square
A massive fox drive is set for December 15 inviting all citizens to join. The designated square runs from Calvary Cross Roads through Collier farm Big Indian Pt Pleasant Moscow and back to Cavalry Cross Roads with lines under veteran captains. Any animal inside the borders will be treated as fair game and a Courier reporter will patrol the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Cross Roads
Collier Farm
Big Indian
Pt. Pleasant
River Road
Moscow
Cavalry Cross Roads
Prof Chatterton Performs In Ottawa Thanksgiving Entertainment
Prof Chatterton spent Thanksgiving at Ottawa where he conducted a musical programme at the opera house. The program featured the operetta The Obstinate Family and the farce A Box of Monkeys. He sang several solos between scenes and received hearty applause for his strong voice and melodic style. He was praised in the papers for his performances and enjoyed a delightful visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Chatterton
Ottawa
Opera House
Loveland Diamond Robbery Suspect Arrested in Columbus
Charles Williams linked to a Loveland diamond theft was arrested in Columbus on Saturday. A small amount of diamond jewelry was found in his possession. He will be held for identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Williams
Loveland
Columbus
Respite of Jones and new trial details noted
The Courier reported two weeks ago on Jones respite and assignments for a new trial along with other case matters. Cincinnati dailies dated Sunday December 1 carried this wire news in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Jones
Cincinnati
Syrup of Figs Preferred by The Modern Mother
The Modern Mother notes her children improve more with Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative and find it more acceptable than other remedies. The true remedy is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Thanksgiving Celebrated in Bata with Union Services
The town of Bata observed a national and state prescripted holiday with closed businesses and open churches. Union services at the Presbyterian church featured grain symbols, a Belt recital of Trovatore, and a sermon by Rev. George Morris. Evening Methodist services supported missionary efforts. Families shared festive meals amid bright, communal joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Presbyterian Church
Belt
Trovatore
George Morris
Bell
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Missionary Society
Decca Loses Suit Over Villa Decca Estate
Marie Decca failed in her suit against husband Francis Leon Chrisman for Villa Decca ownership. Court finds Chrisman funded the villa and earned the money through magazine writing. Decca had spent thousands on souvenirs and run debts before meeting him. Chrisman plans divorce action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Decca
Decca
Francis Leon Chrisman
Legaal
Chrisman
Paris
Prof Silber to Visit Batavia for Eye Examinations
Prof H Silber of Cincinnati will be at the Clermont House Batavia on December 10 11 and 12 offering free eye examinations with his new eye tester. He will stay in exclusive ladies rooms and will present a full line of spectacles and eye glasses. He is widely known and accepts patients without recommendations. Office hours are 8 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 8 pm at Clermont House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silber
Cincinnati
Batavia
Clermont House
Hursday
Clermont
Prof
H. Silber
West Seventh Street
Ohio
E. W. Costello
Vine Street
Walcom
J. J. Werner
Meeker House
Williamsburg
Georgetown Enforces Sunday Laws Limiting Work
Georgetown residents face Sunday restrictions under the decalogue though not opposing work entirely. All businesses, including saloons, close on Sunday as enforcement tightens the local observance.
J K Hartman Visits Linwood Cincinnati and Cedar Farm
J K Hartman of Cedar Farm Jackson township spent several days with relatives in Linwood Lockland and Cincinnati last week. Dr Silber famed optician will be at Clermont House from the 16th to the 12th intermixed period. Miss Juliett Perkins hosted her class on Thanksgiving with an elegant dinner and a pleasant time. Attendees included Harriett Hitch Eva House Mamie Teal Josie Sapp Grace Brown Dorsey Moore Bessie Smith Elisabeth Hoerner Bessie Homan Thomas Hulick Olive Hulick Frank Hitch George Avey and Willie Keen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Hartman
Cedar Farm
Jackson Township
Linwood
Lockland
Cincinnati
Silber
Clermont House
Juliett Perkins
Harriett Hitch
Eva House
Mamie Teal
Josie Sapp
Grace Brown
Dorsey Moore
Beasie Smith
Eliszabeth Hoerner
Bessie Homan
Thomas Hulick
Olive Hulick
Frank Hitch
George Avey
Willie Keen
Goshen
J. N. Robins
Prof
Turnipseed
Mabel Cramer
W. BR. Frey
Eva Bishop
Longview
Maggie Stewart
Charles Karns
George Randall
Eva McVollum
Joe Hall
George Elliott
Edward Connely
Adam Dull
Burdsall Chapel
H. E. Armacost
Mabel Hill
Minnie Jones
Jessie Johnson
Beulah Applegate
Ruth Osborrn
Stella McNutt
Fannie Nichols
E. H. McNutt
Elizabeth Roudebush
Newtonsville
Perry Township
Blanchester
Union Stock Yards
Jones
H. Anderson
Marathon School
Greenberry
Baid 8All Chapel
Lorain Marsh
Boston
George Hill
Minnie Roudebush
Frank Joseph
J. Day
A. Orebaugh
Reader Wall
al Christy
Milford
Horace Mendenenvhall
WalJnut Hills
Mike Breen
Russelville
L. A. Gorman
Marathon Sunday School
Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve Heal Ailments
H Clifford of New Cassel Wisconsin recovered from neuralgia rheumatism stomach and liver issues after three bottles of Electric Bitters. Edward Shepherd of Harrisonburg Virginia healed a long running leg sore with three bottles of Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio cured five large leg sores deemed incurable after one bottle of Electric Bitters and one box Arnica Salve. Sold by Dr John Bunn Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clifford
New Cassel
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisonburg
John Speaker
Catawaba
Bucklen
John Bunn
Batavia
Batavia Post 740 Calls December Meeting for Officer Election
All members in good standing are urged to attend the next Batavia Post No. 740 meeting on Wednesday December 12. The date fulfills the constitution for electing officers and full attendance is desirable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Post No
Reckoning Fines and Lucky Printing Marriage Tale
The McClannahhan girls finish jail terms and work off fines at the building, showing improved appearance since Batavia experience. Sam Stairs of Dover Kentucky wins a record string of fat take, marries a $156 wife who buys him two printing offices, bride valued at $85 and groom at 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClannahhan
Batavia
Sam Stairs
Dover
Death of Georgetown Lawyer David G. Devore
Prominent Brown County attorney David G. Devore died at his Georgetown home on Thursday in the %th year of age. He long practiced with Thomas L. Hamer and remained a leading figure in the bar even after retirement. His body was laid to rest in Red Oak cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David G. Devore
Brown County
Georgetown
Thomas L. Hamer
Red Oak
New Boston Ideals Present Holiday Entertainment
The New Boston Ideals under the ladies aid society promise a December 21 holiday program featuring music recitations and the Little Society Play in one act. Elocutionist Miss Emma Combs, a Boston School of Oratory graduate known for character sketches, will perform popular readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of
Owensville
Franz Behr
Airey and
Freschard
New ‘England
Mary Crate
Sulks Lucent
Camille Roudebush
Bobolink—Bischof
Reta Estete
Nonie Alrey Beaty von Koetland
Jenny Freshard
Emma Combs
Jeannette Durand
Mary Freschard
Kaffeeklatach
E. Schmithot Adeline von Lindau
Clara Freschard
Marion Lee
Jessie Marsh Dorothy Green
Nonie Alrey Hester Beacon
Emma Roudebush
Boston
Ladies’ Aid Society
Boston School of Oratory
Anson Wilson Seeks Little Rock Government House Contract
Anson Wilson, who completed the Newport Government buildings to officials' approval, has bid $119,000 for Little Rock Government houses. He faces about one hundred rivals, but his past work and noted conscientiousness give him a favorable position with officials evaluating bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson Wilson
Newport
Little Rock
Arkansas
Wilson
Amelia tops Cleemont county building boom with landmark store
In Cleemont county a rebuilt landmark near the Methodist church rises after last July fire. Veteran merchant W G Hall began there in 1849 and the new store, praised for abundant light from an open front and high side windows, opens by December 10 with old patrons and new friends urged to visit. Special inducements offer to reduce stock before moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleemont County
Amelia
W.G. Hall
Billy
Hopkins
Maize Themed Thanksgiving Party At Williamsburg
The Excelsior Club of Williamsburg hosted a maize themed Thanksgiving evening at Miss Anna McNutt’s home on Front street with invited guests. The night featured a progressive conversation on maize with husk invitations, decorated rooms, guitar and violin performances, a luncheon using corn in various forms, and continued socializing into the late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Club
Williamsburg
Anna McNutt
Frontstreet
Messrs
Arwine
Thomas
Winter goods and services advertised in Williamsburg area
A jumble of local ads promotes winter merchandise and services. Listings include millinery at cost, jewelry and watches repairs, tailored suits, fence machines, poultry, liquor, ceme tery work, eye examinations, cough syrups, and hotel lodging. Notable names: G L Knight, J OC Funt, John Mayer, Dr Silber, Hancock & Griggs, Kain's restaurant, Dobbins Soap Mfg Co, Dr Belt, James M Hutchins, Celillo, J B Lewis Co.
Crowding the Columns Advertisers Claim Space
The Courier notes advertisers take most space this week while visitors fill columns. It highlights improving business and country recovery from a blow, pledging continued news and politics in attractive form for $1.26 yearly as the cheapest and best paper in the State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Batavia Law Student Takes Columbus Exam Amid Not Guilty Verdicts
D K McDonald, a rising Batavia lawyer in Judge G L Swing's office, attends Columbus exams this week and is expected to pass. In Ohio vs J C Higgin the jury finds not guilty after three hours deliberation. In Ohio vs J C Higgin the jury again returns not guilty for selling to a habitual drunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. K. McDonald
Batavia
G. L. Swing
Columbus
Ohio
J. C. Higgin
Same
G. Fleck
Local notices and sales in Batavia and Williamsburg Ohio
Advertisements from Batavia and Williamsburg list Santa Claus greetings, millinery and coat sales, barber and tailor services, new store openings, jewelry offers, dentist visits, and a reward for a stolen lap robe and whip. The items include holiday goods, prices, and schedules for travel and courtly services across Clermont County in early December 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Scott & Son
Ohio
Santa Claus
Local Akron saloon registers youths to curb underage drinking
In Akron saloons require all young men to register in a books for verification against poll-books. non appearing names are denied service. Local social notes report on residents, visits, illnesses, and Thanksgiving activities across Perry township, with multiple mentions of church events and small-town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
The Best Salve Sold by Dr. John Bunn
An advertised salve promises cure all skin ailments including cuts, bruises, ulcers and fever sores with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold by Dr. John Bunn in Avia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bunnatavia
Thanksgiving and social notes from local church and residents
Thanksgiving services at the Baptist church led by Rev. D W Parks. Catholic church fair planned Mon Dec 16 through Sat 22 at Opera House. Various local residents and visitors mentioned with family gatherings, weddings, and social events. New postmaster Charlie Itinger began duties last Saturday.
Local Social News and Visits Highlight Weathered Gathering
Thas selving services were held here with large attendance despite poor weather. Visitors included Vv, Hemphill and his wife, Mr and Mrs Gus Hawthorne and son, plus Miss Katie. A family dinner at Bunyan's gathered nearly all his children except Mrs W McKeever of Cincinnati and Pearl White who was injured by scissors. Mrs Dennis visits her son at Vanceburg. John Hutton and family were in town Sunday. Mrs Harlow visited her parents in Owenaville. Protracted meetings continue at Burdsall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
D. W. Parks
Walter Burroughs
Cora
Cincinnati
Will Cooder
The
Presbyterian Missionary Society
William Nichols
Tom Hall
Arthur A. Nichols
Archie MacNatt
Batavia
Harry Shaw
Albany
N. Y
Grant Mollyneaux
R. A. Mollyneaux
D. Lee Aultman
Jacob Light
DE. Hire
D. EB. Roberts
Anna Furgeson
Mayaville
Herkiah Lindsey
Clifton
Dodson
Edwin House
Emma Folke
Lyman House
Elia
Amasa House
Miss Wiegel
Miss Evans
New York
Dr. Evans
Kire, Grant
Kentucky
Captain Hiatt
David Roberts
Everet McDonald
John Mollyneaux
Will McDonald
Miami University
Will Housh
Jennie Bushman
Wee Bering
Ed. Doughty
Will Burdsall
Mt. Washington
Nell
Katie Day
Lizsie Ward
Charlie Itinger
Thas Selving
Hemphill
Gus Hawthorne
Sonemes
Katie
J. C
Dennis
Vanceburg
Jobn Hutton
Sanay
Irs
Harlow
Stark
Owenaville
Burdsall
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Part
Carl Bgr
Rivasta
Miss Roudebush
Schleiffarthee
Aa Freschard
Lucy Percemst
Mamy
Edwards
Misses Freschard
Sweet Jephyrs
Mozart
Alrey
Sidney Carton
Charles Dickens
Freshhards
Sybil
Helen
Tarpeia
Gigantes
Hermes
Graces
Sirens
Solace
Creon
Antigone
the Fates
Paul Thurman
FOX Drive
Newspaper Enterprise
Brown
NEW Boston Entertainment
Hood
S Hood
Kain
W. Q. Hall
G. L. Knight's
Jeweler
Margaret Salt
Salt Air, C
J. OC. Funt
Michael Shadrack
Belfast
East Milford
J. C. Fourr
W.G. Hart
John Mayer
HANCOCK & GRIQ@Gs
G. L. Kyigut
A. M. Moors
Hert Medicine Company
Springfield
Clermont County
King
Kaurman’s Liquor Store
East Pearl Street
Dobbina’ Soap Mfg. Co
Philadelphia
Dr. King
Dr. Belt
Dime Museum
Springer
James M. Horcarns
Stair
James M. Hutchins
C.apriots
J. B. Lewis Co
Avon
Mass
Boot and Shoe Reporting Co
O. K
Batavia, O
Irene Walker
Dennis & Teasdale
D. K. Peterson
Millard McNutt
National Normal School At
Lebanon
William Justice
Willimsburg
G. L. Knight
M. J. Kain
Main Street
E. B
Scott & Son
Elgin, Waltham
Geo
N. Engert
Milford Jeweler
Marathon
Chase
Adam Vance
Owensville Ohle
Ayer
Lee Gorman
Lide Anderson
Jasper Philhour
New Richmond
Crosstown
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