13 Dec 1893
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1893
Page
1
The tale follows Harry Pate from Clermont county to Danville Illinois where he and a partner kill Henry Helmick. After a chase and jail, Pate and Sires are hanged in Danville while two others receive life terms. The piece closes with a moral about dangers of crime.
Report details W R Dugan a Sioux Falls businessman wounded by a pistol shot in Loveland. Miss Clark the young woman involved is said to be enamored with Dugan, while her mother opposes the match. The Courier wishes Dugan a full recovery and suggests a future with prudent guardianship. It notes Chamberlains Pain Balm as a remedy and lists local druggists offering 60 cent bottles.
Cler mont witnesses report for duty but are sent back over a prosecutor's failure to serve the jury panel on defendant Jones. The case is moved to December 26 with costs estimated at 800 to 1000 dollars for Clermont, as Hartwell Cabell retires and Wiley Young assists Dennison.
The Society of the M E church at City presented a Friday evening program featuring readings by Miss Katherine Duckwall of Milford. Vocal solos by Misses Mamie Hissem Walnut Hills and Mary Cowen Batavia drew praise, with Mrs Hulick and Mrs Ehiers on instruments and a popular vocal quartet including Chatterton Jamieson Hulick Ferguson. Jamieson’s violin solo earned applause before the evening closed with the cantata Fairy Land performed by numerous ladies and misses.
The newspaper notes Belt's drugstore offers a wide elegant stock of Christmas goods at low prices including manicure sets shaving kits silver back brushes and more. A festive sales push highlights ample displays and crowd interest at the store.
Marcus Lopinsky a 27 year old clerk from Moscow was fatally kicked by a horse in the yard behind A E Wolf Co clothing store as he tried to catch the animal with an ear of corn in his hand. He died within minutes and his funeral was held in Cincinnati.
Brown highlights the unusual sheriff Wood of a county who served papers in Batavia for the Jones case using a hanger-on as a subordinate. Wood had been elected years ago, and though not following the unwritten law, his action is presented as a record for his constituents.
Harry Pullen aged ?, living with his parents in Lebanon, was shot and killed by burglars early Monday. The family suspects intruders surprised him downstairs. father Mr. Pullen fetched a revolver but the culprits fled. Warren county offers 500 dollar reward. Lebanon city council 800 dollars for the murderers. The notice also advertises various goods and local services.
Artemus Reeves, jointly indicted with Edgar Nash for stealing a load of wheat from the Louis Nash barn near Amelia, received a three year penitentiary sentence at the February 1992 term. On Friday last Governor McKinley pardoned Reeves, citing circumstantial evidence and his prior good character.
Homey Batavia notices include social visits and health updates. Mrs James Kimbell of Cincinnati stayed with Batavia friends. John K West returns from a broken leg. Captain John Kline plans Christmas in Batavia. local businesses advertise holiday goods, clothing and a big Christmas sale. a Batavia male quartet concert is announced with local performers.
Protracted meeting is in progres at th Pres byterian church by Rev. Parks. Miss Lilia Kincaid has returned home after spending several days in New Richmond. Elston Tatman, of Michigan, is the guest of relatives here and Salt Air. Dillard Ross has purchased the Jacob Hodge farm and takes possession in the spring. Mrs. Lidda Lewis, of Wilhameville, the guest of relatives and friends. Visitors-Mrs. J. Bryant at Mr. Idlett's, George Corbin and family, at W. P. Corbin's, Henry Grote at J. Ernest's, Carrie Jackson at Minnie McMurchy's, Mrs. Elia Hodges, Belle McNair, Lina McLain and Mrs. Lewis at g. H. Jackeson's, Wren Rienhart at home. Hugh McNair has been appointed postmaster at this place. Jacob Grans has purchased a farmer Thomas Hare for his son Fred, and is building a house on it. Henry Rienhart and family entertained relatives from Mt. Crab and Pt. Isabel, Sunday, Thomas Brannon has returned from the city.
Local notes report Henry Hartman of Blanchester elected Clinton County prosecutor and moving to Wilmington. Typhoid deaths, family funerals, burglar attempts, sick residents, musical events, bridge delays, club meetings, and a Chamberlain cough remedy anecdote interweave with stray mentions of sermons, dances, and community visitors across several towns.
Baldwin and Bebeymer family moved to Glen Este. Mrs. Amelia Teal and two daughters Mamie and Mabel returned to Summitt Indiana after visiting here. G Stadtmiller visited Clough. Freddie and Clarence Hey spent time with relatives at Willowville. Heir care ad promoted by Ayer Hair Vigor. George Channell left for Texas to join brother Albert. George Freshman hosted brother and niece from Butler county for Valentine. Ade suffers blood poison in left hand from erysipelas after a bruised thumb. Presbyterian church repairs underway. Oscar Ade home from Iowa visiting. Mrs. Mary Parker of Cincinnati spent Thanksgiving here. Elmer Ely and wife shopped in Cincinnati. Mrs. Elizabeth Burroughs slowly recovering from bronchitis.
APlain statement from New Market Mann Simmons Liver Regulator cured my over complaint and palpitation of the heart after other remedies failed. I began taking 8 L R according to the druggist, available in powder or liquid. The powder can be taken dry or made into tea.
Mrs. Phebe Wood is sick at home near town. Rev Price of Laurel visits Will Davis friends and contemplates Denver trip. Glen Burke shows an arm in a sling after vaccination. John McNair entertains Michigan kin. J P Wittmeyer transacted business Friday. Wash Tasman from Salt Air precinct guest. Charles Pride loots wool and rags. mayor Behymer pays 15 dollars and costs with twenty days in workhouse. Richards and Sargent merchants rushed last week. A C McKibbins the butcher dressed twenty two hogs three beeves and one deer Monday.
The ad proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier that cures severe catarrh and notes catarrh can lead to consumption. It urges taking the product before it is too late and claims Hood's Pills purge with no pain, priced 25 cents.
Mr. Pisgah buys D Hancock's groceries stock store and lot. Williamson family occupy Cox dwelling opposite. Uriah Butler horse entangled in rope halter and rescued by neighbor. Mrs Bond dwelling on Twelve Mile burned November 24 due to defective flue. Mr Houser on business trip to Cincinnati. KE Warren welcomed back to Clermont Athens neighborhood. Cyrus Dean heard from near Cleveland Tennessee. lives on farm near Cleveland Democrat switched to Republican last twelve years. Funeral for Mrs Mary Lillich Sunday December 10 at Pines. large turnout. Services today. Adair River Nick of Cincinnati visiting the Hayfords. Protracted meeting led by Rev Price continues with nine accessions.
A reader notes Syrup of Figs provides gentler, pleasant laxative relief for children than other remedies. The product is manufactured by the all Fig Syrup Company and marketed widely as a safe, effective option for kids.
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