Ohio Admitted to the Union On February Nineteenth 1808
A Cincinnati teacher writer argues Ohio’s admission date is February 19, 1808. He cites congressional acts and court language from 1802 to 1804 showing Ohio became a United States state when Congress detailed its status and created a judicial district, with Judge Nash supporting the 1808 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Akels
Cincinnati
Times- Star
Ohio
Congress
U. S
United States
United States of America
A. S
Dunlop
Kentucky
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Jefferson
U.S
Tennessee
Nash
Union
Indiana suit over rescue saves wife from drowning
Marion Retherford and William Miller of Mier Indiana sue farmer David Higbey alleging he saved his wife from drowning. The case raises questions about motive and jurisdiction with roots claimed in Indiana and Central Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Retherford
William Miller
Mier
Indiana
David Higbey
Central Africa
Eclipse to Grace Evening Sky on 27th of This Month
The moon will be totally eclipsed at rising on the 27th, closing 1898 with a rare and wonderful spectacle. Astronomical observers and stargazers are advised to watch as the event marks the year’s final celestial show.
Physicians Appointed Medical Examiners for Soldiers' Pensions
Last week Clermont county named three physicians as medical examiners for soldiers' pensions. Dr. N. E. Bradley of Batavia, Dr. E. C. Ireton of Marathon, and Dr. J. D. Wakefield of Loveland were appointed to oversee pension evaluations.
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Clermont County
N. E. Bradley
Batavia
E. C. Ireton
Marathon
J. D. Wakefield
Loveland
Patterson sells Portsmouth Times to Harold and Newman
Hon J L Patterson editor and proprietor of the Portsmouth Times sold the paper to Harold and Newman of River City for $18,000. While editor he had fourteen fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Defender
Portsmouth
J. L. Patterson
Portsmouth Times
Mesers, Harold and Newman
River City
The
Times
Patterson
Spring Election Requirement Sparks Local Consternation
Secretary of State Kinney rules that justices of the peace may be legally elected only in the spring under section 581 of the Revised Statutes. The decision is creating consternation in multiple localities across the state.
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Kinney
Cincinnati Pawn Broker Solomon Martin Dies By His Own Act
Solomon Martin a 60 year old pawn broker at Longworth and Central avenues Cincinnati committed suicide last Friday morning. He was believed to have been driven to the act by worries over debts and was widely known across the state.
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Solomon Martin
Longworth
Central Avenue
Cincinnati
Clermonter Killed in Illinois on Track Incident
Edward Crane of Bethel was killed in Mattoon Illinois last Wednesday when a café vehicle ran over him as he walked on the track. He was 28 and a son of Albert Crane of Bethel. Remains were taken to Bethel for interment.
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Edward Crane
Mattoon
Illinois
Albert Crane
Bethel
Removal of Guardian Sought in Probate Hearing
In probate court last Saturday William Hunt sought removal of his guardian and estate guardian Fillmore Rose after hearings. Judge Griffith presiding with Daniel Murphy and Nicholas Nichols for plaintiff and Lewia Hicks for Frasier Hicks for defense. The plaintiff is a veteran with a pension and small estate. a decision was reserved.
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William Hunt
Griffith
Daniel Murphy
Nicholas Nichols
Lewia Hicks
Frasier & Hicks
Bunco Men Nabbed in Georgetown Robbery Case
A gang lured Hawthorn at Georgetown fair grounds and robbed him of $42. Dowling was convicted of highway robbery and jailed. Silbey was briefly arrested in Newport before release. Fechter was captured in Cincinnati and sent to Georgetown for trial.
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Georgetown Fair Grounds
Hawthorn
Greenhorp
Fechter
Sibley
Dowling
Georgetown
Silbey
Newport
Kentucky
Spencer House
Cincinnati
Teachers Institute Meet Agenda at City Hall
The program for the Teachers Institute meeting at city hall on Saturday December 17 starts 9 30 a m. with audience participation and round table talks on topics such as the teachers greatest good teaching geography and discussion value. Afternoon program includes music readings and an address on mentalization of the teacher with executive committee members listed.
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Teachers’ Institute
City Hall
Nana Arate Tei Sescee
Bailey
Gatch
Round Table
N. B
Mary Tatman
Amy Hoyes Nichols
Lincoln Life
Ge Sa
M.J. O’brien
Majorie Hulick
Mayme Teal
George M. Hammell
Irma Holter
O. M. Patton
W. M. Fulton
Dell Denham
S. L. Turnipseed
A. L. Clark
Court Matters in Southern Ohio Courts
Judgment for 201.47 in Southern Ohio Loan and Trust Co. versus James McMath et al. Several divorce decrees denied or granted. Contempt proceedings in Zelia Turner cases. New cases include partition and foreclosure suits with trials set for December 15 to 23. Dismissals list movements and docket changes.
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Southern Ohio Loan and Trust Company
James McMath
Daniel Brunk
George Guese
A. J. Allen
Nicholas Wolf & Son
F. Kennedy
Sallie Hendrick
Edgar Gardner
Zelia M. Turner
John L. Turner
Daniel Marsh
Mahlon Marsh Et al
John Farino
G. W. Irwin
Milford Building & Loan Company
Charles J
Allen Leming
Plazida Valentine
Anton Valentine
W. O. Maham
Samuel Miller
Erastus Hulick
Rapp Bros
Ward Courtney & Co
Bessie Workman
William Meek
Sunnecalb Divorce Decrees Granted After Adultery Trial
In common pleas court a divorce action from Sunnecalb versus Sunnecalb concluded with a decree of divorce and alimony for the wife after both sides faced adultery charges. The case notes a child born after separation, with wife testifying the child is hers. The court awarded alimony and also granted a separate absolute divorce to Leta Groshelm and Frank J. Groshelm with $2 weekly alimony. The couples married in Bethel about 12 years ago and have one child aged 11. The plaintiff is described as a daughter of the late Captain Orville Burke, a skilled elocutionist and musician. The defendant worked as a shoe cutter. the couple resided near Cincinnati after meeting in Bethel. The plaintiff now lives with her mother in Bethel.
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Sunnecalb
Common Pleas Court
Leta Groshelm
Frank J. Groashem
Bethel
Plaintiff
Orville Burke
Defendant
Cincinnati
Batavia Boy's Bright Path to Governorship Spotlight
Judge Peter F. Swing of Cincinnati, a circuit judge with four years left in office, draws Republican support for Ohio governor. The Hamilton County GOP backs his candidacy, noting his military service under Sherman, long Democratic lineage, prominence in Cincinnati politics, and strong judicial record.
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Peter F. Swing
Oho State Journal
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Philip B. Swing
United States
Ohio
Swing
Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio Cavalry
Sherman
Farm owner harvests 800 bushels corn from 12 acres
George Smith of Elk Lick reported a season’s harvest of 800 bushels of corn from 12 acres. The crop ping was handled by George Fitzwater. At a county commissioners meeting last week a resolution directed the auditor to notify all bondsmen for contractors who未 completed their turnpike contracts that the bondsmen will be held responsible for any county losses due to incomplete contracts.
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George Smith
Elk Lick
George Fitzwater
Acquittal in Hillsboro Murder Trial
Frank Snyder was tried in Hillsboro Common Pleas Court for second degree murder in the August saloon fight that killed Charles Hughes. The jury deliberated from Friday night to Friday morning and returned a verdict of not guilty.
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Frank Snyder
Charles Hughes
Common Pleas Court
Hillsboro
Ohio Professor Debunks Local Gold Hopes
Professor Lord of Ohio State University tests samples from Ohio and finds iron pyrites. He claims there is not enough virgin gold in the state to buy a cheap dinner, dashed hopes of neighbors who dreamed of easy riches from digging up gold.
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Lord
Ohio State University
Ohio
Doctor Dr France to visit Batavia Clermont Hotel
Dr France and Company chief consulting physician will visit Batavia at Clermont Hotel on Tuesday December 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to introduce their invention cured without taking medicine into the stomach and offer free consultation.
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France & Co
Batavia
Clermont
Republican State Convention Delegates Apportionment
The next Republican State convention will have 820 delegates, 38 fewer than the last in Columbus. Under one delegate per 500 votes with a 250 vote fraction, Sixth district counties receive Brown 5, Clermont 7, Clinton 7, Greene 8, Highland 7, Warren 7.
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Columbus
Brown
Clermont
Clinton
Greene
Highland
Warren
Sermons at Local Churches Highlight Sunday Services
Dr Bailey preached at the M E church with an eloquent sermon while Presiding Elder Dart led the evening service on Mary and Martha. At the Presbyterian church Dr Billman delivered a masterly sermon on There is none good no not one. The young choir provided excellent music though no evening services were held as Dr Hillman travels to Monterey for a revival with good promise.
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Bailey
M. E
Dart
Mary
Martha
Presbyterian Church
Billman
Hillman
Monterey
Bids Opened for New Richmond Light and Water Plant
City council opened bids last Wednesday for a light and water-works plant costing up to 30 000 dollars. Bidders from Cincinnati Dayton and other cities competed with local firms such as House and Fisher John Beat and Anson Wilson among the contenders. The award awaits council decision after reviewing bids from over fifty firms.
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New Richmond
Chattanooga
Louiaville
Pittsburg
Detroit
Philadelphia
New York
Cincinnati
Dayton
House & Fisher
John Beat
Anson Wilson
Havana tobacco import sent for appraisal in New York
The most extensive tobacco shipment yet came to New York public stores for appraisal last week. Eight bales weighed 75 pounds each and were invoiced at $1,000 or $15.08 a pound. The Havana wrappers carry a duty of $1.86 per pound.
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New York
Havana
A Dumb Girl Finds Her Voice in Curious Tale
A German girl habitually mute since infancy speaks after being hugged on a tandem ride by a young man. The event sparks speculation on how affection affects speech, with commentary on lovers and silence. In other news, Willam F. Pond is named port master at Mt. Carmel.
Batavia Band Concert Please Local Patrons
The Batavia military band gave a Friday night concert attended by townspeople despite severe weather. P F Jamieson organized and drilled the band with skill while Miss Teal In recitations and Miss Holterin songs drew hearty encores. Proceeds likely cover outlay and fund a public library.
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Batavia
P. F. Jamieson
Miss Teal
Contempt Hearing In Williams burg Divorce Case
Mrs Zella Turner appeared before the common pleas court on Monday charged with contempt. She is the divorced wife of John Turner formerly of Williamsburg township. The contempt arose from causing the arrest of her former husband for visiting their child, an act he had a right to undertake by court decree.
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Zella Turner
Common Pleas Court
John Turner
Williamsburg Township
Postwar Volunteer Totals Quiet Labor Market Changes
Adjutant General Corbin reports that over 100,000 volunteers were mustered out after the war, with the peak army strength at 11,108 officers and 263,609 men totaling 274,717. Regulars comprised 2,882 officers and 56,363 men. Despite large shifts, the labor market was not seriously disturbed and no significant inconvenience arose.
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Corbin
Mail Carriage Contracts Awarded Between Towns
Last week contracts for carrying the mails were set. W. M. Brevard of Huntington West Virginia is awarded from New Richmond to Batavia for 203 dollars and F E Smith of Washington DC is awarded from Batavia to Blowville for 208.96 dollars. Distances are similar. Last year Blowville paid 229 dollars and New Richmond 159 dollars. The contract starts July 1 1899.
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New Richmond
Batavia
W. M. Brevard
Huntington
West Virginia
Blowville
F. E. Smith
Washington, D. C
Postmaster Appointed for Urbana to Aid Children of Smith
Roger Murphy will become Urbana postmaster under an agreement that he appoints the late Mrs. Joseph P. Smith’s brother as deputy, while the deputy turns part of his salary to Smith children. The plan arose from mutual concessions after initial preferences favored a brother-in-law candidate.
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Roger Murphy
Urbana
Murphy
Joseph P. Smith
Joseph Smith
Texas
Confederate money fades as Union moves south
A 59th Ohio soldier forages in Tennessee and pays with Confederate scrip that the native refuses in favor of greenbacks. As Union forces advance, Confederate money drops in value to near one cent on the dollar, leaving few locals willing to accept it and the loyal old Tennesseean facing a costly lesson.
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Canal Dover
59Th Ohio
Tennessee
United States
Local court hears cases of midwives and physicians
In Cincinnati Judge Smith's court last Friday physicians and midwives accused of practicing without state medical board certificates faced hearings. Mrs Francis admitted guilt as a midwife and paid a $20 fine plus costs with a sixty day stay. Miss Kelch and Dr Walters cases were postponed due to absent witnesses. The piece urges a Clermont County board to certify qualified midwives and notes Columbus exams would ruin their earnings.
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State Board of Medical Examiners
Smith
Cincinnati
Francis
Mary Kelch
Walters
Clermont
Columbus
Death of Four Aged People Reported in Milford and Surrounding Areas
Four elderly residents have been reported dead. John George Hinken, 73, died at his son’s home in East Fork after a brief illness. Sarah Cox, 77, died at her Mulberry home, leaving no children. Joseph Marie, a Milford resident, died at home last Wednesday from consumption. Rhoda Corwin, 86, died Monday in Bantam. she was the Higbee family’s last survivor and widely beloved.
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John George Hinken
Mr. Gaume
East Fork
Mr. H
Milford
Sarah Cox
Mulberry
Joseph Marie
Rhoda Corwin
William Swick
Bantam
Higbee
Open Door Club Holds Spirited Meeting In Jamieson Hall
Open Door Club gathered despite Monday snow as M Jamieson presided. Attorney William R Walker delivered a sharp paper on whether for profit corporations serve the public. Notable participants included Judges Davis Parrott Breeding and others who largely favored the view.
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Jamieson
M. Jamieson
William R. Walker
Judge Davis
W. E. Potts
A. T. Johnson
H. L. Nichols
Dr. Bailey
H. P. Brunaugh
Allen Nichols
Frank Roudebush
W. C. Bishop
G. W. Hulick
William Dennison
Judge Parrott
Judge Breeding
David McDonald
William W. Dennison
Benjamin Franklin
W. E. Potta
Albert Grifich Given $50 Fine for Assault verdict
Albert Grifich, found guilty of assault and battery last week, was sentenced on Monday to a $50 fine plus court costs.
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Albert Grifich
Plea Counts Down In Common Pleas Year To Date
The year to date filings in the common pleas court show 180 cases, down 47 from the same period last year, marking the smallest docket in many years.
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Common Pleas
Bai
Infirmary Board Seeks New Superintendent
The infirmary board plans to appoint a new superintendent with several Democratic politicians casting interest. Dudly Day of Goshen John Hillin of Batavia Fred Gomier and Uncle Frank Acra are named as hopefuls with bets and guesses about the outcome and possible dark horse candidates.
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Goshen
John Hillin
Batavia
Fred Gomier
Frank Acra
Burns Almanac and tobaccos in the Commercial Tribune
The column blends a Burns tribute by C. H. Collins with a tobacco market overview. It recalls Burns poems and Scottish imagery, then reports active buyers for tobacco with prices up to 14.25 and notes the crop’s expected quality and warehouse stocks for January. Bert Neasrtt visited Batavia, hosted by John Orebaugh and locals.
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C. H. Collins
Hillsboro
Commercial Tribune
Robert Burns
Mail Sack Cat and Thefts In Aberdeen News
A male cat jumped from the Aberdeen mail sack and will be remailed. A thief stole pants from Dr Hough but fled. pants were recovered near Muberry Street bridge with a small rubber box and about $1 missing. South Dakota adopts referendum to allow petitions to challenge laws. A Thanksgiving sermon notes America as a Christian nation.
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Adams County
Aberdeen
Maysville
Loewale
Mallo
Hough
Night Watch
Muberry Street
E. Bardsall
Free bus service planned from Fosters to Lebanon parade
A. Kreckler of West Elkton promotes a free bus route from Fosters through South Lebanon and King's Mills to Lebanon, offering a round trip at no cost to patrons. Local merchants back the venture as a promising boon for the city. A Midland passenger train derailed near Barber Bridge after crossing O’Banionville, with passengers spared from injury in a miraculous incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Star
A. Kreckler
West Elkton
Fosters
Lebanon
South Lebanon
King’s Mills
Lestres
The
Star
Loveland Register
Midland
Critique of crime images in newspapers sparks moral warning
In a letter from the Ironton Register era, the author decries violent newspaper illustrations showing a man firing at a woman. The piece argues such images corrupt youth, inflame crime, and undermine citizenship, urging readers to avoid papers carrying them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Cassy
Journal of the American Medical Association
Local Residents and Visitors Attend Sunday Gatherings
Walter Doughman of Cincinnati spent Sunday with his parents here. Miss Maggie Brown of Moore's Fork visited Ethal Lyon Sunday. Owen Hazleton returns home for winter from Monroe. Various guests visited neighbors including Mrs Anna Barr and Amanda Berger, Isaac Long and wife of Laurel, Kemper Losey and wife of Newtonsville. Prolific local movements include Prof. J C Little’s trip to Columbus and Frank Young’s engagement near Aurora Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Doughman
Cincinnati
Maggie Brown
Moore's Fork
Ethal Lyon
Owen Hazleton
Monroe
Anna Barr
Amanda Berger
Isaac Long
Laurel
J.C. Jordan
Kemper Losey
Newtonsville
Mabel Cramer
Josiah Prickett
Columbia
J. C. Little
Columbus
John Chaney
Stanley Sulth
Wesley Friend
Branchester
Evenine
Frank Young
Aurora
Indiana
Harry Locry
Newtonnville
Misa Rea Armstrong
George Wood
Abba Mullen
Woat Woodville
Rev. Hunter
Rey, Vallon
Woomile
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NEW Pension Board
Clermonter
Croop
Dr. Thomas
Bunco
Teacher's Institute
Willam F. Pond
Mt. Carmel
Star Routes
J. P. Smith
Open Door Club
Burns
Scotia
Lang Syne
Ayr
Bonnie Doon
Devon
Bert Neasrtt
Lindale
John Orebaugh
People
Leharen
iTrenton Register
South Dakota
Ironton Register
Edenton
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