Rhodes Named General Manager of Clover Leaf Line
Transfer of President Samuel Hunt to receivership of Clover Leaf prompts promotions on the G P V. Rhodes takes general management of the Clover Leaf line while John C. Gleason becomes general superintendent and Stroupe is named superintendent of telegraph. The moves aim to maintain service and are described as popular and competent by readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hunt
Clover Leaf
Hunt
Rhodes
Gray
Toledo
John C. Gleason
Stroupe
Telegraph
Actor J K Pollard Narrowly Escapes Death In San Francisco Fire
At a major hotel blaze in San Francisco last week the building burned and many lives were lost. Hon. J. K. Pollard, former superintendent of the Deaf and Dumb asylum at Columbus, was a guest and escaped with his life by a narrow margin. Also noted: starting January 1 the Post Office will issue carmine colored stamped envelopes matching the two cent stamp, aligning with an international postal agreement. The government envelopes have long been green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucgy Baldwin
San Francisco
J. K. Pollard
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Columbus
Post Office Department
Courier
William Long
Monterey
Ohio
Polk
Lincoln
McKinley
Rural Mail Delivery Trial Near Xenia Gains Praise
The two month experimental rural mail route near Xenia covers 22 miles south of the city with six hours needed per trip. Roadside boxes allow the carrier to stay in the wagon, delivering and collecting without leaving. It is unlikely to be widely adopted outside densely populated counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenia
Rabbits Featured In Local Lore And Recipe Note
A Hillsboro dealer took in 1572 rabbits last week. A Batavia woman shares a cooking method baking rabbits with Irish and sweet potatoes pork and onions as a flavoring. The Highland county shooting is described as notably effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Highland County
Batavia
Summerside Creamery Success and Leadership
The Summerside creamery, started about two years ago, is in successful operation and profitable as a corporation. E. T. Stoddard serves as treasurer and manager, devoting full time to its growth, with expectations of continued flourishing and large dividends for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summerside
E. T. Stoddard
Hope for Old Adams County Boxers
The West Union Defender notes youths in Adams County turning from knives to boxing gloves and a punching bag. Town boys have raised a purse of several dollars to fund equipment, aiming to direct energy into boxing and foster future champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Adams County
Ingenious Yankee plates stone soles for boots
A Yankee devised a method to add stone soles to boots by coating leather soles with waterproof glue and clean quartz sand. The result is claimed to be flexible and nearly indestructible, giving a firm grip on slick surfaces. Some doubt the comfort and moisture absorption of such stone shoes.
Council debates crossing bill and street opening
At the council meeting discussion focused on paying a $16 crossing bill for the Weaver building to Hamilton House corners. Lindsley & Son threaten suit after payment was refused. A street opening from Mrs. McMillen’s residence to Beaver Terrace was considered with a committee to survey and report. A plan to repair the town hall roof was approved along with coal contracts for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton House
Long
William Wymer
Lindsley & Son
Keon Bror
Stevens
Death of F. M. Robinson Prominent Clermont Educator
F. M. Robinson died at his Dayton Kentucky home after a brief illness. He was in his 69th year and buried at Amelia M E Church with Rev. Brokaw officiating. A longtime educator and local institute founder, he later partnered in real estate with his son James in Cincinnati. He was the last of three brothers to pass within eighteen months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Robinson
Dayton
Kentucky
M. E. Church
Amelia
Brokaw
Clermont County
Teachers’ Institute
James
Cincinnati
John
Jasper
Noted Olive Branch Builder and Methodist Leader Dies
Peter Branaugh, aged 86, a prominent Olive Branch resident and long time Methodist, died at his home Friday night December 2 1898. Born in Perintown 1812 he shaped many local houses and helped build the M E church. He lived in Olive Branch about 46 years and was buried there on Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Branaugh
Olive Branch
Perintown
M. E
Warren County Fusionists echo party indistinction
In Warren County a Lebanon Democrat, Mr. Lingo, notes voters on a single reform ticket. A candidate visits his store, shakes hands, and is recognized only after Lingo realizes he has seen the stranger before. The remark highlights blurred lines between Republicans and Democrats amid reform talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lingo
Lebanon
Warren County
Mr. Lingo
A Score of Cats in Moore’s Store
Frank Knauer recounts having twenty cats once, likening them to milking-time soldiers marching to milk vessels. He says they thrived on milk and tin pans but later died from overfeeding and neglecting their natural diet, becoming extinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Max Moore
Frank Knauer
Sale of Griffin House Tavern Opens on December 17
The Griffin House tavern property with outbuildings and adjoining lots, built about 1820 and once run by Thomas K. Holleman and later George Griffin, is scheduled for sale on Saturday afternoon December 17 between one and two o'clock at sheriff's sale in partition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Benedict
Thomas K. Holleman
George Griffin
Sheriff's Salle
Death of Dr Joseph L Stevens Proprietor at Lebanon
Dr Joseph L Stevens a Lebanon sanatorium proprietor and former State Senator died in the prime of life. He led the National Normal University in Lebanon and was known for treating morphine addiction with high success. Born 1837 in Deerfield Ohio he graduated from Ohio Medical College and served as major surgeon in the Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L. Stevens
Lebanon
National Normal University
Deerfield
Ohio
Ohio Medical College
Kidnapped Goshen Girl Believed Safe With Relatives
Little Jennie Garrett, living with her Goshen grandparents after her mother’s death, was seized on her way to school last week and carried to Kalamazoo. Authorities suspect loving friends aided the abduction and will pursue contempt actions if she is found in the possession of those believed to detain her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Garrett
Goshen
Charles Coombs
Band Concert at City Hall Promises Public Benefit
Very attractive programme announced for Friday evening December 9 at the city hall. Proceeds go to purchase a public library. The band is described as of rare excellence with artists of recognized ability. Highlights include Bertha Teal March-Mardi Gras Parade Irma Holter Mountain Echoes Snap Shot Flying Squadron Club Gallop and other selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Teal
Irma Holter
Peter Aide
Batavia G A R post nominates officers for second term
Full attendance at Batavia G A R post meeting last Thursday night for officer nominations. Election and initiation set for next Thursday night. General Hurst lecture planned for the 17th with admissions 10 cents for children and 15 cents for adults. Captain Ferguson to arrange vocal music. Expected to be a pleasant and profitable season event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
G. A. R. Post
General Hurst
Charles P. Ferguson
Church Wedding Invitation for Lulu Fountain Avley and Wilbur Jones
Handsomely engraved invitations announce the marriage of Lulu Fountain Avley to Wilbur G. Jones. The ceremony will be held Tuesday evening, December 27, 1898, at eight o'clock, Wesley Chapel, Summerside, Ohio, for friends of the popular couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summerside
Isaac D. Turner
Lulu Fountain Avley
Wilbur G. Jones
Wesley Chapel
Ohio
Infirmary Expenditures Prompt Philosophical Notes
A Scioto county committee report on infirmary spending draws moral commentary. The remarks cite whisky and tobacco bills at 187.14 dollars versus fire and light at 95.76 dollars, arguing internal stimulation costs as much as warming and lighting the outside tenement and cooking food. The note ends by suggesting this view may reflect broader life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scioto County
Ladies Teas Reorganized by Presbyterian Aid Society
The Presbyterian aid society reshapes its afternoon teas with a small admission fee. Gentlemen may join with their lady friends for tea and a sandwich. The first event occurs at Mrs. Stephen Cramer’s home on Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Aid Society
Stephen Cramer
Golden-headed eagle shot on Mrs Brady’s Georgetown farm
A golden headed eagle about six feet wingspan was killed on Mrs Brady’s Georgetown area farm last week. The note states eagles are common with thousands reportedly available from Uncle Sam at ten dollars each, though they are hard to capture and measure under an inch from tip to tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Georgetown
Sam
Bethel Youth Wounded In Hunting Party Incident
Cassius Fisher, a well known Bethel young man, was seriously wounded last Thursday when about fifty shot struck the right side of his head. The injury is feared fatal as his condition remains grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassius Fisher
Bethel
Blanchester Postmaster Nominee Recommended
Hon. Seth Brown backs L. M. Riley for Blanchester postmaster. The choice is well regarded by Blanchester residents and the local press. Wilber A. Miller marries Miss Lucy Snider. Bert Comba weds Miss Laura Taylor. Charles Daufau to Miss Cecilia Yeager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Brown
L. M. Riley
Blanchester
Mr. Riley
Wilber A. Miller
Lucy Snider
Bert Comba
Laura Taylor
Charles Daufau
Misa Cecilia Yeager
Sudden Death of Georgetown Public Official
John Carrigan aged about 65, tax inquisitor for Brown and Clermont, died suddenly at his Georgetown home last Saturday morning while preparing breakfast fires. His wife notified others after missing his call, and neighbors found him deceased on the kitchen floor. Carrigan was a well liked, quiet gentleman with a long local service record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carrigan
Georgetown
Brown and Clermont
J. J. McCoy
Wilmington
Isaac Wood
New Vienna
Harry
Ben South
William Cantrill
New Antioch
Lew
Prohibition and Union Reform groups on ballot fate
The Hillsboro News Herald reports the Secretary of State vote shows the Union Reform party led by James A. Graft surpassing the Prohibition party by about 3000 votes. With 1 percent of state votes needed for ballot access, Prohibition and Social Labor are shut out unless by petition. Union Reform gains a ballot presence and emblem next year. Nearby items note Ellis Pence’s arm injury at Mt. Sterling and a horse theft chase ending with Lew Cantrill jailed, as McCoy’s horse is recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Party
Union Reform Party
James A. Graft
Social Labor Party
Hillsboro News Herald
Ellis Pence
Mt. Stirling
Ellis
Hold On To Your Tobacco Agricultural Correspondence
An editorial urges farmers not to ship tobacco to the market, arguing it leaves them paying high costs and accepting low prices. It warns against inducements and says keeping tobacco in barns avoids expenses and preserves gains. A curious find reports a $13.88 tax check found in 1893 by ex-Treasurer Wescoat recovered in 1898. A third item describes NYC bank clearings showing large volumes settled with minimal cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Clinton County
Court House
Gaskil
Wescoat
Samuel McFadden
Adams Township
McFadden
Weacoat
Raven
New York City
U. S
After Forty Years A Kansas to Ohio Love Reunited in Old Age
A Clermont Warren county reader story from Fort Scott Kansas describes Noah Frybarger and Emma Masters who, after decades apart and multiple marriages, reunited and wed on Thanksgiving Day at Mrs McCollister's home in Oswego. The tale shows enduring love persists despite time and distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Warren County
Fort Scott
Kansas
Noah Frybarger
Emma Masters
Miss Masters
Noah
McCollister
Fryburger
Meally
Illinois
Milford Town Has Two Marshals Amid a Quiet Easing
The town of Milford remains steady and well behaved, needing marshals only because a foreign element occasionally visits. The current difficulty stems from a minor misunderstanding that will soon be resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Iit
Johnston Receives War Department Clerkship in Washington
Lewla Johnston of Moscow son of Robert L. Johnston is appointed to a War Department clerkship in Washington D C with a salary of 1000 dollars annually. He is described as a bright popular young businessman and is receiving widespread congratulations as a Christmas gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewla Johnston
Moscow
Robert L. Johnston
War Department
Washington, D. C
Mr. Johnston
Mrs Lucy H Parker Dies in Cincinnati After Teaching Career
Mrs Lucy Herron Parker died at her Cincinnati home last week aged 74 or 75. For many years she taught at Wesleyan University and guided numerous Clermont residents. Known for her gentle disposition and patient care, she leaves one daughter and no other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Herron Parker
Cincinnati
Wesleyan University
Clermonters Honored as National Farmers Congress Delegates
Lowell Roudebush of Stonelick and Charles Miller of Batavia were chosen by Governor Bushnell to represent Southern Ohio at the National Farmers Congress in Fort Worth Texas during the week of January 15 1899. Delegates total sixteen hundred and are expected to be the largest gathering of farmers for a similar purpose in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Roudebush
Stonelick
Charles Miller
Batavia
Bushnell
Ohio
National Farmers’ Congress
Fort Worth
Texas
General Hurst Lecture Priced For Public Benefit
Admission to General Hurst's lecture on the 17th is set at 10 and 15 cents to allow broad access. Despite low prices, the event promises superb illustration with maps and mirrors and offers a rare civic treat for listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Hurst
Hurst
Cincinnati Tobacco Market Sees Stronger Week Prices Rise
The Western Tobacco Journal notes advance prices climbing for better grades with gains up to 3 cents per pound. Week totals show about 200 hbd of market tobacco, improved quality, broader bidding and an average yield near 10 cents, while old stocks shrink and demand from manufacturers remains steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Western Tobacco Journal
Will probate blocks Corwin Sage from control of estate
The will of late Judge George R. Sage probated in Lebanon cuts Corwin Sage from central control of the estate. Executors Thornton M. Hinkle and J. W. H. Lewis are named without bond. Mrs Sage receives household silverware and income from residue. Carrie Burros gains a $5 090 life policy. upon Mrs Sage’s death, half the residue’s income aims to support Corwin and wife, with distribution rules on eventual principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Sage
Lebanon
Corwin
Thornton M. Hinkle
J. W. H. Lewis
Ala
Carrie Burros
Knight Templars and Masonic Mutual Aid Association
Apple yields boost Clermont area farmers in Orleans County
Farmers face a bumper apple harvest with Orleans County output reaching about 880 000 barrels worth roughly 660 000 dollars at prices from 2 to 3 25 dollars per barrel. Carrollton Barre and George P Culver lead production while John A Dibble sold at peak price to a western buyer. D S Beck shipped six carloads to Finland as the county seeks stronger foreign markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Orleans County
New York
Alviou Deput
Ovieans County
Nike
Carrollup
Barre
George P. Culver
John A. Dibble
Russia
D.S. Beckwith
Finland
Open Door Club debates Philippines annexation and expansion
BEYOLD THE OPEN DOOR. The Open Door Club met at Jameson’s bail Monday night with many gentlemen present. Judge Griffith presided as discussion on the Annexation of the Philippines showed mixed views, generally in favor of expansion while Democrats split. Next meeting features Attorney William R. Walker on Are Corporations a Beneficial or Otherwise to Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameson
Griffith
The
Philippines
Nichols
Messrs. Hulick
Bishop
Parrott
Breeding
Dennis
Belt
Jamieson
Whippy
Lockwood
Walker
Bailey
Billman
Roudebush
C. B. Nichols
William R. Walker
M. Jamieson
Turks face trial for poultry thefts in local court
David Fitzwater and Samuel Miller were indicted for taking pullets turkeys and chickens outside their property but within their business. Miller was tried this term and found guilty after a midweek to Friday session. Fitzwater's trial was postponed to next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Fitzwater
Samuel Miller
Nichole
Itzwater
Miller
Aften
Whillamsburg
Maby
Fitzwater
Witzwaters
Sporting Evens at the Brick Yard Thursday
An event with shooting and raffling for turkeys rab bits and other small deer will be held at the brick yard on Thursday December 22 at 8 oclock. James Lewis will conduct the altar and all will be done in good order. All lovers of sport should attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lewis
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Gleason
Summerside Creamery
Old Adams
Dean
Kalamazoo
Grand Army Boys
Golden Eagle
Hunter
Clinton
Georgetown News
Clermonters
Corwin Sage
Beyold
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