Melrose Abbey and Holyrood trip by EpWard Hill Gelvin
Edward Hill Gelvin describes visits to Holyrood Palace Melrose Abbey and Dryburgh Abbey near Edinburgh. He notes Mary Queen of Scots history ruins Arthur's Seat and moonlit Melrose views, and mentions Scott relics at Abbotsford and Dryburgh burial. He plans a Christmas tour of Ireland and southern England.
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Holyrood Palace
Mary, Quen
James V
Holyrood
Darnley
Mary
Rizzo
Arthur’s Seat
Melrose Abbey
Scott
Melrose
Melrose Station
Edinburg
Scotland
David I
Knights of Old
France
England
Europe
Abbotsford
Dryburgh Abbey
Walter Scott
Venice
Selkirk
Italy
Egypt
Rob Roy
Abbott
Dryburg Abbey
Ireland
London
Shakespeare
Epward Hill
Gelvin
Windy Night Concert Blows Through Market Street
A gusty Monday night delivers a continuous wind concert with roaring, shrieking, and whistles. Spectators remain silent as windows rattle and tin roofs squeak, leaving earth shivering and a jagged tin roof fragment outside an office on Market Street. Kline's remains open for holiday goods.
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Market Street
Owensville Man Sentenced to Life for Incest and Assault
Riley Workman of Owensville appeared before Judge Parrott and a regular jury on charges of incest and criminal assault involving his 12 year old stepdaughter Lucy Dumford. The testimony proved conclusive and resulted in hard labor in the penitentiary for life. Workman, 24, married and illiterate, faced a brutal case with key testimony from the victim and an eyewitness.
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Riley Workman
Owensville
Parrott
Lucy Dumford
Workman
Dogs Attack Woman on Florence Avenue Bridge
Anna Burns of Cincinnati was mauled by dogs while crossing Florence avenue near the C P W railroad bridge on Monday. Two men who arrived fought the dogs away and rescued the woman. Her wounds were dressed at a nearby drug store as residents aided her in securing her torn clothing.
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Anna Burns
Cincinnati
Florence Avenue
Clermont timber for English ships and 250 vessels
John Elton, in charge of a saw mill at Simm's Station near Goshen, is cutting ship timbers for 250 English vessels. Large timbers require three cars for transport and measure 18 inches square. The timbers go from Simm's Station to Quebec and then to Old England, reinforcing Britain's hearts of oak with Buckeye oaks.
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John Elton
Simm’s Station
Goshen
England
Quebec
Old England
Buckeye
Curing the Blues Through a Week of Gunning
The Philadelphia Times relays a man’s cure for blues by a week of gunning in the hills with a gun and two dogs. He leaves the city, wears old clothes, and after roaming streams and rocks, finds relief as nature’s vast scale alters his view and mood.
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The
Philadelphia Times
Batavia Lecture Course Promises Entertaining Oddity Evening
The Batavia lecture course opens Friday December 22 with Spillman Riggs delivering a humorous lecture followed by a songs and whistling program. Riggs receives high praise for reading singing and whistling with a lively repertoire including Swinging in the Grapevine Swing and popular whistling solos. Tickets go on sale December 14 at Beck's pharmacy with season tickets priced at 1 and children prices 50 cents to 15 cents.
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Batavia
Ops
Spillman Riggs
Riggs
Gale
Beck’s
Candle Decoration Adds Flair to Home and Entertaining
The article notes the candle revival as a home decor trend from paraffin candles to decorative designs. It highlights how tinted candles, silk or paper wrappings, and emblematic decorations enhance rooms for tea, dinners, and receptions. It cites New York events where decorated candles impressed guests and points to shops offering ready decorated candles. The Decorator Tynac Ferree of Williamsburg is mentioned as a pleasant caller.
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New York City
City Council weighs bond vote for Batavia water project
With $29,000 needed and $18,850 on hand, Batavia faces a council decision whether to call an election to issue more bonds for water system improvements. Wells tested by fire engine showed little flow, while trustees consult the State board of health about East Fork water viability as the 19th century closes.
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State Board of Health
East Fork
Batavia
Steers Sold Near Walnut Hills Average 1209 Lb Each
Charles Pease sold seven head of steers last Saturday to Mr. Williams of Walnut Hills. They averaged 1209 pounds each and brought 5 cents per pound, totaling about $120.
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Charles Pease
Mr. Williams
Walnut Hills
Ferree announces engagement of Cora to Jesse Miller
Mr and Mrs David Ferree announce the engagement of their daughter Cora to Jesse C Miller son of I Miller a wealthy farmer of Goshen The wedding is planned for the first month.
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David Ferree
Cora
Jesse C. Miller
Miller
Goshen
Notable Local Milestones for Two Jackson Township Citizens
Two Jackson township residents near a century mark are Avele Kilby Hartman, brother of T. D. Hartman of Marathon, who passes his ninetieth this week, and Col. John Johnson who will reach eighty nine next July.
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Jackson Township
Avele Kilby Hartman
T. D. Hartman
Marathon
Col
John Johnson
Saw-Horses Replace Saddle in Tightly Woven Town Wry
The Xenia Herald mocks youth, favoring saw-horses over saddle horses for young men. It laments grief among riders, notes coal and hosiery prices, and urges Brother Whiteman to see race tracks to understand youthful habits and labor.
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Xenia
Evening train strikes man on tracks near Oaks and May
An evening train to Cincinnati struck a laboring man about 60 lying on tracks near the Oaks and May Street tunnel. Engineer Ferguson attempted to stop the engine but the man died on impact. cause unknown. The man was identified at the morgue by his widow Mrs. Schelverie of Mt. Auburn.
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Cincinnati
Oaks
May Street
Ferguson
Schelverie
Mt. Auburn
Merchants Resist Church and Society Advertising Demands
An exchange notes that merchants in many cities push back against canvassers for church and society programme ads. The piece criticizes the demand as near blackmail and urges stopping payments to curb it. It argues legitimate ads yield five times the impact of programme advertising and labels the latter a snare.
The Mormons Reach Out in Adama Fayetteville Clermont
The Courier reports Mormon elders moving through Adama and Fayetteville Brown County then Clermont. They deny polygamy but teach it, claim Joseph Smith founded Mormonism with the plates found near Palmyra New York. They travel on foot wearing frock coats and seek converts amid local opposition.
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Courier
Adama
Fayetteville
Brown County
Clermont
Bata- Via
Joseph Smith
Brigham Young
Joan Smith
Palmyra
New York
Salt Lake City
United States
Joe Smith
Reduction of County Salaries Reported in Delaware Ohio
A lecturer from Delaware Ohio notes a push to reduce county officers salaries amid a thriving Farmers’ Institute scene. He observes drought on wheat and pest damage, growing farm groups, and improved farmer outlook. He mentions travel to Toledo and Napoleon, with four inches of snow in northern Ohio and a smallpox scare cancelling the institute.
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Oberlin
Crawford
Marion
Delaware
Farmers’ Clubs
Grange
Toledo
Napoleon
Henry County
Ohio
Infirmary Stack Crashes in Gale Damage Estimated at $100
A Tuesday morning gale toppled the infirmary chimney stack causing the slate roof to fracture and the cornice to tear. Restoration costs are estimated at seventy five to one hundred dollars to repair the damage.
Woman seeks aid after long trek to Cincinnati depot
A 50 year old woman named Mrs M A Irvin applied at a Cincinnati charity last Sunday night for food and lodging. She said she walked twenty miles from Amelia after losing her money and ticket at the depot and was sent back to Amelia on Monday after her needs were met.
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Cincinnati
M. A. Irvin
Amelia
Clermonter Abroad Letter From Edinburg Student
Rev Edward Gelvin brother of Mrs Fannie Corbin Nicholsville graduate of Lane Seminary pursues finishing course in Edinburg Scotland His letter for our column appeals to readers for its literary merit and its history interest It notes his view of Melrose Abbey by moonlight and invites readers to compare with the Lay of the Last Minstrel for double pleasure
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Edward Gelvin
Fannie Corbin
Nicholsville
Lane Seminary
Edinburg
Scotland
Walter Scott
Cantata at City Hall Presents Jephthah Cast and Scenes
A city hall cantata this Friday and Saturday features fall orchestral and piano accompaniment, elaborate costumes, a 40-voice chorus, and a cast led by Jephthah ruler of Israel. Roles include Iphigenia, Naomi, Adah, and a prophet, with Acts and scenes detailing loss, victory, and sacrifice.
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City Hall
Jephthah
Israel
W. E. Potts
John C, Ashburnphagenia
Peesert
Chas
Belt Adah
Iphugenia
Mary
Teal Naom
Kleut
Cowen
Jamieson
Ferguson Elout
R. Walker Ibran
Prince
Dale K. Parrott Wileti
Roe Ders Lloyd Hulick
Arnold
D. K. McDonald
T. L. Hamilton Woonery
A. Ee
Railroad News From The P and W And Related Lines
Paragraphs show railroad personnel changes and events including a marriage of George N. Sawyer to Miss Gratigny a Cincinnati belle. Extensions of safety brake deadlines before the Interstate Commerce Commission, station agent changes on the C G and P line, coal awaiting high water at Pittsburg, and new freight payment rules. Captain Bob Agnew resigns as queen city captain with James Duppy named successor. Oscar Stevens loses a finger coupling cars. Charles Hine resigns and B W Fenton named Central Superintendent. Fenton’s past roles listed and current duties noted.
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George N. Sawyer
T. D. Rhodes
Hunt
Miss Gratigny
Cincinnati
Board of Interstate Commerce
Edgar Ludy
Georges Town
Yice
Salt
Pittsburg
Co. P.& WY
Bob Agnew
Charles Hine
Mr. Fenton
Findlay
Ft. Wayne
Western
Portsmouth
Virginia
State and other court actions summarize several cases
State versus Mary Bowie pleads guilty to illegal sale of intoxicants and receives a 25 dollar fine ten days in jail and costs with jail time suspended. A J Allen treasurer versus John M Pattison records judgment for 208 dollars costs waived. E C Patchel versus county commissioners settled and dismissed. record waived. Clay Larkin case continued to next term. Luella Brophy versus Luella Belle Conley decree in partition. A Stunikamp versus Austin Goldsber demurrer to cross petition. New cases include Lalu Drummond versus Lucien Drummond divorce for gross neglect Gideon B Durham versus Loretta West construction of will H C Brown versus Walter Miller to quiet title.
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Mary Bowie
A. J. Allen
John M. Pattison
E. C. Patchel
Clay Larkin
Luella Brophy
Luella Belle Conley
A. Stunikamp
Austin Goldsber
Lalu Drummond
Lucien Drummond
Gideon B. Durham
Loretta West
Will
Clermont County Teachers Institute Fiftieth Session Details
The Clermont County Teachers' Institute schedules its fiftieth session at city hall in Bata via on Saturday December 16. Activities begin at 10:00 a.m. with devotional exercises led by Rev. H. W. Bailey and a morning program featuring geography papers, papers by Amy Nichols, Mary Tatman, Marguerite Ashourn, Winifred Edwards, and others. Afternoon includes a session on home and school relations, vocal and instrumental items, a flower drill, a life’s times exhibit, and miscellaneous business. Additional entries promote Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin available through John Bunn Batavia and Jas. R. Hicks Amelia.
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Clermont County Teachers’ Institute
Ecity Hall
Batavia
H. W. Bailey
Belle McDonald
Amy Nichols
Mary Tatman
Marguerite Ashourn
Winifred Edwards
Drazle Anderson
Linwood Basket Flower Drill
Girls of
Life's Times
Mia
Richards
Drowning Tragedy Tells of John Harrison at Moscow
The body of John Harrison, drowned while crossing the river in a small boat, was recovered and taken to Grant's Lick for burial. He could not swim as the boat sprang a leak and sank, and two companions failed to rescue him. He was a well regarded young man and his death shocked the community. Also notes the death of Miss Jeanie Kyle in Monterey after a crippled life. she was raised by her grandmother and buried from her home.
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John Harrison
Moscow
Grant's Lick
Jeanie Kyle
William Kyle
Monterey
Holiday goods display in Batavia store advertises books
In Batavia next Saturday a store promotes a holiday goods display offering books, Christmas cards, candies, and a school examination paper. It promises a fine show window exhibit and a $10 lamp for measuring pills, while urging readers to try Dean's Ointment for piles at 60 cents.
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Batavia
Dr. Bunn
Dean
Eclipse Moon Tonight Hailed, Weather May Spoil Show
A total lunar eclipse is expected Saturday evening with phases starting at 6 45 and totality at 7 25 The spectacle could be delayed or canceled if fog storm or blizzard or electric conditions persist The piece credits Mark Hanna for the planning and potential responsibility for any changes.
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Claude
Mark Hanna
Milford Soldier Found Insane Granted Temporary Infirmary Care
Mathias Mearn of Milford, a veteran of the regular army, was examined for insanity before the probate court last week and pronounced insane. He received temporary accommodation in the infirmary and was moved to Dayton yesterday.
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Mathias Mearn
Milford
Ile
Dayton
Inmates to Devour Hog Ration Revealed in Adams Co
The Adams county report states 47 inmates are to be fed a yearly ration of 57 hogs weighing 250 pounds each. The plan specifies one pound of pork per inmate per day for the year, with details attributed to local notices and named residents in Newtonsville and Williamsburg.
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Adams Co Mary
Inty News Democrat
Brown
Infirmary Inmates Approved for Removal to State Assizes
A recent order from the Saueanthor.dia cee tmnands directs that inebriated or directed inmates of infirmaries be sent to State asslues. Judge Grilli ordered an examination of the inmates at its price and 17 were deemed efficient and will be removed as soon as accommodation is provided.
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Grilli
Washington Centennial Memorial Planned in Schools
The George Washington Memorial Association asks police to suspend school recess on December 31, centennial death anniversary for a memorial program at Ty won. A seven minute ceremony will include a brief tribute to George Washington’s life and character.
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George Washiygton
Washington
School of
Ty Won
Gorge Washington
Physicians of the Pranve Midis Cal Treatienre Co Visit
The France Physicians of the Pranve Midis Cal Treatienre Co will make their regular monthly visit to Bitavea Paesdav on November 4. They will hold a private meeting at a Motel and offer treatment for private and special diseases of men and women. Confidential and skillful therapy is emphasized.
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Tne
France
Pranve Midiscal Treatienre Co
Bitavea
Fog and fire veil Clinton avenues in old town tale
An extract recalls a misty scene where darkness and smoke obscure streets near Beah, with barred light barely reaching a few feet. Elders remember waves of pale crowds in boyhood near the river, the memory of a city praised by Clinton Republenantes.
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Nenta Gazette
Clinton
Londo
Clermont gold brick rages in local talk and town clocks
The Clermont area is described amid references to a gold brick era and booming towns like New Richmond Bethel Williamsburg Milford. The piece jabs at local papers and politics, mocks rumors, notes a runaway accident involving Jeff Hildebrandt, and hints at weather and public discourse with a satirical tone.
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Clinton County
Jeff Hildebrandt
Clermont County
New Richamond
Bethel
Williamsburg
Milford
Clinton Cottery
Local Notes and Visits Round Olive Branch Community
Olive Branch reports Dr. John Hulick and wife returning to Springfield after an extended visit. Visits include Mr and Mrs George Nichols at Mt Washington to see brother John Nichola. Dorcas Society holds an interesting meeting and supports their work. Mormon Elders have done back door missionary work recently. Miss Vina and Ellen Hall visited Mrs M J Hulick, Mrs Banard of Pinville guests of John Watkins family. Anna Watkins sidelined by injuries from a fall. Quarterly meeting planned for next Saturday and Sunday. Sabbath School preparing a Christmas tree arrangement.
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John Hulick
Springfeld
W. Y. Holick
George Nichols
John Nichola
Mt. Washington
Dorcas Society
Charlie Avey
Cincinnat
Sarah Aves
Vina
Ellen Hall
M.J. Hulick
Mra. Banard
Pininville
John Watkins
Anna Watkins
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Bonnie Scotland
Queen Mary, Darnley
and Rizzo
Kline
Clermont Timber
Tynac Ferree
Council
Clermonter Abroad
Jephthah’s Daughter
Gilead
Jephibah
Jephithah
Eleni
Naomi
Jehovah
Clermont County Teachers
Institute
Caldwell
John Bunn
Jas
R, Hicks
John C. Moorehead
Farmer
Mary L. Fry
E. T. Lane
Charles W. Snell
Lizzie Young
Wiggonsville
Wm. R Carr
Newtonsville
Grossnickel
Txsan Gabo
George
Lalatmen
Walt
Cleremont
Silmington Republican
Marsh
Olive Branch
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