Winter wheat prospects and political notes from December 10 1902
A clerkly roundup notes good conditions for winter wheat across the country and favorable 1903 prospects. It covers Judge Jelke affirming constitutionality of a municipal code, Senate moves on the Statehood bill, tariff stance, and a Cuba related congressional inquiry into Major Estes Rathbone. Also noted are Tomas Bracket Reed’s death and a critique of state lottery winner lists and federal revenue surpluses, with satirical commentary on taxation and wealth.
Thomas Nast Dies in Ecuador at 62 While Serving as Consul
Thomas Nast renowned cartoonist and Harper's Weekly figure died in Guayaquil Ecuador where he served as consul general He was born in Bavaria and was 62 years old at his death marked last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomas Bracket Reed
Washington
Portland
Maine
Congress
New York
Thomas Nast
Harper's Weekly
Guayquil
Ecuador
Bavaria
Death of Darwin M. Sargent at 76 in Felicity
Darwin M. Sargent aged 76 died at his Felicity home last Wednesday December 8 1902 from a stroke of paralysis at the home of his son in law George P Printy. He was stricken Monday Funeral services were held in the M E church Friday and drew a large attendance. He was held in high esteem by friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin M. Sargent
Felicity
George P. Printy
M. E
School Board selects Moore to fill vacancy
At Monday night’s meeting the school board chose John L. Moore to fill the death vacancy of Joseph Beck. The action was well received. The town council did not appoint to the waterworks board and postponed the decision until January first when the whole board is expected to be reorganized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Moore
Joseph Beck
Centennial Day to be Observed by Ohio Schools
On February 27 Ohio schools will observe Centennial day with a public program to be offered around January 1. Buckeyes are urged as decorations and should be obtained promptly. A preparatory study of Ohio history is planned with a synopsis to be printed soon. Children are expected to participate eagerly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
Morgan
Reat
Bboys
Ohio
Nervousness and female health linked to cure methods
An old advertisement argues nervousness in women signals disease and praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for restoring regularity, calming nerves, and improving health. A testimonial from Miss Blanch M. Bracey describes relief after five months of using the remedies. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are also cited.
Coal famine fears grip New York and other cities
The report notes a coal famine in New York where coal is scarce to bucketfuls and relief seems unlikely. It contrasts conditions with Ohio and cites widespread distress among the poor and middle class, with some cities like St. Louis New Haven and Indianapolis affected or threatened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
New York
St. Louie
New Haven
Connecticut
Indianapolis
Not Appreciative Enterprise Seeks Gratitude
David Drevan of the New Richmond Independent is enterprising and prints a half tone cut of a residence. Instead of praise he faces criticism over a tree obscuring the view and a tin sign marring the exterior. Drevan vows to continue well meant work until appreciation follows. Other editors have faced similar conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Drevan
New Richmond Independent
Drenan
Batavia’s Beauty Marred by Crooked Pavements and Mud
The piece laments Batavia as the prettiest town in the world yet plagued by uneven ramshackle pavements and muddy roadways. It argues for new bonds to fund better sidewalks and curbstones aligned with modern design, promising near paradise if improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Free school books to be furnished in Xenia township
The Xenia township board of education met Saturday and decided to provide free school books to the public in township schools starting January 1, 2003.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xena Herald
Board of Education of
Xenia Township
Heart Disease Cured by New Remedy Offers Free Course
Advertises 18 heart remedies and a $4.00 course for heart disease treatment by Dr. Miles. Claims dramatic wins over traditional digitalis, cites testimonials from H A Ashburn and others, and offers a thousand free testimonials and free treatment before writing Franklin Miles, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
H. A. Ashburn
Redding
Cal
Jas
Adams
Magnolia Ave
Chicago
Meneer
H. E. Bennett
Monticello
Ind
Franklin Miles
M. D
LL. B
State Street
Ill
Batavia Courier
Batavia Ladies Minstrels Urged for Holiday Fundraiser
The piece commends organizing minstrel entertainment by Batavia's talented young women for holiday proceeds benefiting the poor. It notes local talent in music singing acting elocution and suggests a well managed show with end men interlocutor and witty banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Adams County Kissing Trends Move Church Meetings
The Adams County Record notes kissing occurring at weekly prayer meetings in Adams County, a shift from prior riot and violence. Rev. Henry Brown reports more oscultory conduct than amens, with oil lamp seats vacant and dim corners filled. He demands more lamps and louder amens or risk sex segregation or resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Henry
Brown
Scott's Emulsion Promises Blood Health for Teen Girls
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a cod liver oil based blood restorative for pale and weak young women. It claims the product cures a “peculiar disease of the blood” and offers free samples, with mailing details for Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Drs
Nedy & Kergan
Stein
Kennedy & Kergan
Cerua
Court Actions Highlight Petty Larceny and Public Notices
State v Toomes J Zogg arraigned for petit larceny found guilty 80 days jail suspended on good behavior. Other cases continued to next term. Shriner v Jacob Brothers confessed judgments totaling 60.04 10.25 28.05 19.24. Shelby divorce decree granted custody to plaintiff. Public notice on non-resident publication ordered. Carrying concealed weapons guilty 80 days jail fine 23 costs jail term remitted on good behavior. New cases include Bonner Banoner v Hancock et al partition and real estate matters. The piece closes with an anti X-mas note warning about the term X-mas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toomes J. Zogg
Zogg
State
Chilton Jacobs
John Dillman
Shriner Vs
Jacob Brothers
Carrie E. Shelby
William Shelby
Mirian R. Deeley
Alice H. Hunt
Blaze
Albert Martin
James Marshall
Legal Notice to Non-Residents in Deeley Heir Case
Marian R. Deeley filed a Clermont County Ohio Common Pleas petition December 8, 1902 seeking dower rights in two Ohio properties. several heirs and devisees named, including Harles R. Deeley and Julia Jeannette Patterson, are cited as defendants and must answer by January 9, 1908. The notice details vast land parcels in Clermont and Hamilton counties and states Marian is not entitled to dower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harles R. Deeley
Laura H. Deeley
Haskin A. Deeley
Windsor Hill
Baltimore
Maryland
Julia Jeannette Patterson
Albert F. Patterson
Calle Real Ermita
Manilla
Philippine Islands
Richard W. Deeley
Marian R. Deeley
Court of Common Please
Clermont County
Ohio
Clermont
Darel DeBenneville
Williamsburg
New Boston
George Haskell
Haskell
John Wood
Wood
Miami Purchase
Hamilton County
Avid
Josephine Grosvenor
Winton Place
Marian K. Dee . Piatti
Lypioy
Attys
State of
Charles Beier
Asia Brier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tap Clermont Courier
the Clermont Publishing Co
Batavia, Ohio
Jelke
Circuit Court
Murphy
Senate
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Quay
Standard Oil Company
Estes G. Rathbone
Cuba
Palma
Mark Hanna
Cincinnati
Teeter Board of Life
Pioneer
MR. Beck
Nial
Free School Books
Lady Minstrels
THE
Adams County Way
Pearl St
Delsipa E. Bonner
George Banoner
James K. Hancock
Wilmina Daugherty
Lucinda Clark
Christina J. Runley
Anna Stampifrey
Christina
Xenia Christenia
Xerses Christerxes
United States
Vetter
Vetter Dyspepsia Remedy Co
Cleveland, O
County of
Hamilton
Towehip
Millcreek Township
Common Pleas Court
Sarah V. Robbins
Justin F. Robbins
Dogibaing
Sarah V. Robbing
Choice Railroad
Et Street
Cinti Gas and Electric
CHAS
Buddeke & CO
Union Trusteee
N.W. Cores and Walnut
Emmceinduxchange
Chicago Board of Trad
Parmerw
B. H. Knapp, Pars Sresnere
Associated Press
Globe
Mississippi
Weekly Gazette
Jan. I
Charles 8. Wood
Said County
William H. Beckat
Edwin ©. Ely
Nichols & Nichols
Alt’ys
Jor
Langdale
Main Street
Milford
Stirling & Moore
Undertakers
Euge
Arpa
Field
Else Beok
Iuen
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