Moscow Hunt Fails to Secure Game Despite Large Gathering
The Moscow hunting meet last Saturday drew few hunters from Cincinnati and yielded no foxes, rabbits, or other game. The event turned into a social day with a large hunt dinner, bringing together many neighbors despite the low turnout and missed primary objective. Farmers nearby lament continued depredations as locals speculate the varmints originate from Kentucky or roam by night.
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Moscow
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Thanksgiving Sermon Led by Mixed Denomination Ministers
Mise Margaret Titus, formerly of this place, preached the Thanksgiving sermon in Avon Illinois. The services in the opera house were conducted by a Catholic minister, a Dunkard and two Methodist ministers, with Mise Titus identified as a Universalist.
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Mise Margaret Titus
This Place
Avon
Illinois
Dunkard
Mise Titus
Opera House
Christmas Eve Services and Preparations Announced
The schedule includes sermons for children at 10 30 p m and 7 p m for Christmas preparation. Elder Mason will preach and administer the Lord's Supper. A second quarterly conference follows. The welcoming committee meets Friday evening at Miss Anna Belle Hopkins's residence.
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Brother Mason
Anna Belle Hopkins
Wrestling match in Bussman's hall Boston set for December
Joe Zidgiel the Ohio champion faces George Gurderley Jr the Fairmount strangler in a Graeco Roman contest at Bussman's hall Boston on Saturday December 22. Prize is 50 dollars and the match is best three of five falls. All sport fans expected to attend.
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Joe Zidgiel
Ohio
George Gurderley Jr
Fairmount
Ex Senator Pollard Sinks From Consumption in Ohio
Ex Senator Pollard a prominent Southern Ohio Republican and Deaf and Dumb Asylum steward sinks with consumption in Columbus. Native of Adams county, he is highly esteemed statewide. A sneak thief stole $20 from Auditor John Davis’s residence while the door was left unlocked. A 1756 deed on sheepskin concerns land in Latin involving Hiram Moore’s ancestor. George Lemons and the Harsha Monument Co. craft a shepherd dog sculpture guarding a double-barrel gun as a monument to a dog-loving young man.
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Pollard
Ohio
Columbus
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Adams County
John Davis
Hiram Moore
James C. Moore
Hiram
George Lemons
Harsha Monument Company
Herald
Lemons
Size of Texas Compared to Europe In Churchman
A Churchman paragraph imagines Texas so vast a lake could hide France on an island in its center. It adds England Ireland Scotland and Wales could be placed anywhere within and still not be suspected for two months by strangers.
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Texas
Churchman
Republic of France
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Assembly at New Richmond Dance by Tacoma Fishing Club
The Tacoma Fishing club of New Richmond plans a year end dance at city hall in New Richmond on December 31 with Bellstedt providing the music. Invitations are extended to those invited and the club promises a refined event with fine music and refreshments. Ayer's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a remedy for dyspepsia.
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Tacoma
New Richmond
City Hall
Bellstedt
New York
Campaign of county seat bragging sparks Batavia vs Felicity
The Felicity Times editor Fletcher Day laments plans for a fire proof public records building at Batavia while Felicity favors a county seat there. Local letters urge Clark County residents to embrace Batavia growth and eventual annexation of Felicity as community pride grows.
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Fletcher Day
Felicity Times
Felicity
Batavia
Brother Day
Times
Tournament of Melody at Mt Carmel draws crowd
Great musical and literary event highlighted by the Tournament of Melody at Mt Carmel. The Christmas Gazette notes editorial skill and typographic charm, praising public spirit and contributions while saluting the community’s cultural efforts. The paper records a death and extends sympathy to the family, and mentions local political figures and a roast-pig lunch planned for Christmas week.
Fox Hunters Club to Open Christmas Week Hunt in Ohio
A Batavia Fox Hunters' Club will inaugurate a five day Christmas hunt featuring dogs from Col. A. B. Whitlock of Kentucky and T. L. Anderson of Cincinnati.entries come from Brown Highland and Fayette counties with events at Four Mile grounds Stonelick Elklick Olive Branch and Sugar Camp under Thomas Glancy Esq.
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Fox Hunters’ Club of
Batavia
Ohio
Col
A. B. Whitlock
Boone County
Kentucky
T. L. Anderson Eeq
Cincinnati
Thomas Glancy
John Jenike
Henry Ballenger
Brown
Highland
Fayette
Stonelick
Elklick
Olive Branch
Sugar Camp
Thomas Glancy Esq
Promising Young Artist Walter Owen Edwards Dies
Walter Owen Edwards aged 20 years 3 months 14 days died December 12 1894. He worked for the Kline Engraving establishment in Cincinnati and lived in Newtown with his parents William and Ellen Edwards. A highly regarded Clermont County resident he had recently begun to gain professional skill and was buried in Newtown last Saturday.
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Walter Owen Edwards
Kline Engraving Establishment
Cincinnati
Newtown
William
Ellen Edwards
Clermont
Bird of Beauty and Modern Miracles at Portsmouth
The Portsmouth Press last week highlights extraordinary exhibitions titled Bird of Beauty and Modern Miracles performed at Portsmouth. The items promise consolation for the afflicted and showcase remarkable feats reported by the local paper.
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Portsmouth
Dedication of Anelia M E Church With Solomon Ceremony
The New Mutiodist Episcopal Church at Anelia was dedicated with Solomon ceremony and ex pastor Rev A N Spahr preaching. Rev W P Jackson A N Spahr and 8 A Sherman led services giving church to trustees including Frazee Hicks Hall Penn Moon Nash etc. Music by Prof George P Chatterton and Mrs Della Nichols blessed the morning and evening services. The $3000 church is debt free and praised for beauty and effort of local people led by Rev William P Jackson.
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M. E
A. N. Spahr
Greenville
W. P. Jackson
A. Sherman
Benjamin Frazee
James R. Hicks
William G. Hall
E. G. Penn
J. L. Moon
Lafayette Nash
Charles Nash
Joseph Dawson
Joseph Thomas
Jerusalem
George P. Chatterton
Batavia
Della Nichols
Chatterton
Nichols
M. A. Penn
William P. Jackson
Mrs Mary Hafer Swing Dies in Batavia at 71
Mrs Mary Hafer Swing widow of Philip B Swing former U S District judge dies at home in Batavia after lingering illness in her 70s. She daughter of late Owen T Fishback and elder of Clermont common pleas. A founder of the local Presbyterian church she was a devoted member with many friends and regrets. She leaves
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Will
Chas. W. Dawson
Detroit
Mary Hafer Swing
Philip B. Swing
U. S. District Court
Batavia
Owen T. Fishback
Clermont
Electric Lights Move For Batavia Townwide System
A Batavia movement seeks electric light service using the brick yard engine. The Brick Yard Company plans a proposal to the city council, aiming for prompt approval. The piece urges brighter streets to attract growth and visitors and to revive the town under better lighting.
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Batavia
Brick Yard
Brick Yard Company
Ohio
Clermont
Pensioners of 1812 and Revolutionary War Widows
The 1891 pension report lists 45 War of 1812 veterans with two from Ohio, seven from New York, and one from Pennsylvania. Revolutionary War widows total 12, none in Ohio, with Tennessee and Virginia providing seven. Ohio has 99,887 pensioners earning 14,787,191.54 dollars, while Pennsylvania and New York have 89,378 and 89,642 pensioners respectively with corresponding sums. Ohio leads in total pension dollars despite more pensioners overall.
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Commissioner On Pensions
Ohio
Joseph Drouillard
Galliopoliz
Oren Fallet
Sandusky
New York
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Virginia
Vermont
Henry Speidel Declines $5,000 Offer for Judge Swing
Henry Speidel owner of the famous pacer Judge Swing, honored for his success at fairs last summer, declined a $5,000 offer. The horse will race in the 2:12 class next season, with Speidel patting the animal on the neck in gratitude.
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Henry Speidel
Judge Swing
Thanksgiving Morning Concert Promises Delightful Close
A Salt River region program is set for Thanksgiving morning with Zar-Bu wrwnes- as promoter. Friday evening concert is billed as a top- year closer, handled by a capable manager. The event is expected to attract a large audience. Hood's Sarsaparilla is endorsed as a blood purifier for skin conditions like salt rheum.
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Artisle
Hood
Miami Township Farmers Club Institute in Newberry
The annual institute will be held in Newberry January 14 and 15 with Messrs. Shirer and Longenecker from the State Board of Institute Lectures assisting. The meetings grow in popularity and, with local talent secured, another successful series is expected.
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Institute of the
Miami Township
Modern Mother Prefers Syrup of Figs for Gentle Laxative
The Modern Mother reports her children improve with Syrup of Figs when a laxative is needed and find it more acceptable than other remedies. The true remedy Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. Hanpsowe Towels Napkina Table linen Splashers Doylies and Throws offered at Dennis & Teasdale Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Hanpsowe
Dennis & Teasdale
Batavia
Christmas Season Event Card Highlights Across Cities
A string of social events gathers readers: Zarzuela Club shows in Boston on December 21, Bussmann’s Hall hosts a special dancing party on December 27, and church entertainments in Bantam and Mt. Carmel. Summerside hosts an oyster supper on New Year’s Eve, Euclid University decorates December 21 to 31, and a Cantata of Santa Claus appears at the Universalist church. The Graeco Roman Wrestling Match takes place in Boston on December 22, Bussmann’s Hall, and the Tacoma Fishing Club holds its second annual ball in New Richmond on December 31.
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City Hall
Zarzuela Club
Boston
Bussmann’s Hall
Presbyterian Church
Bantam
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Summerside
Euclid University
Santa Claus
Universalist Church
Mt. Carmel
Bussmann’s
Tacoma
New Richmond
Multiple Civil Cases Listed From Local Docket and Widow Seeks Military Records
A series of court entries names parties such as Wm. Preble, Henry Westcamp, Earl Kirkpatrick, and Ezekiel Pollock with docket references. Amounts owed include $292.57 and $84.72, plus a $300 claim with interest from April 1898. A request from Mrs. S. C. Davis, widow or mother of James H. Davis, seeks his military records. </s> Oranges offered at 12 cents a dozen at Glancy's Grocery.
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Wm. Preble
Henry Westcamp
J. N. Aultman
Franklin Township
Earl Kirkpatrick
Milford
Louis Adams
Trilla Pollock
Adella K. Vanosdol
A. G. Smith
John Ferris
Elias Ehler
Benjamin Brookfield
Isma Foote
Florence Barr
A.C. Norris Ve
Chas. W. Wilson
Squire Nichols
Batavia
C. Davis
James H. Davis
H. N. Talley
Howard
Davis
Barry
Illinois
Auctioning Bachelors At Local Bazaar This Week
Loveland Register notes a humorous bid to auction bachelors at the Bazaar and French Market next Thursday and Friday. The town teases about the ample young men in the area amid lively market events.
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Loveland Register
Square Yard
United States
Maysville Prisoners Released Over Food and Treatment
Aberdeen Journal reports Maysville prisoners were released on their own recognizance last week due to poor food and mistreatment. They voluntarily appeared at the city quarry each morning to work out their fines.
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Aberdeen Journal
Maysville
The Deviltry of Jesse James Misprint Noted
Wilmington Journal comments on a printer’s blunder in the Democrat last week where Rev. Bennett’s sermon title The Divinity of Jesus Christ appeared as The Deviltry of Jesse James. The note hints at the misread trend of the mind and asks where the proofreader was.
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Democrat
Jesus Christ
Bennett
Jesse James
Soldier Samuel Fiste Bleeds as Horse Kicks in Stable Accident
Samuel Fiste, veteran of the 11th New York Infantry, was injured Friday evening when a horse kicked him in a stable after entering the wrong stall. A shoe cork penetrated his eye, shattered the roof of his mouth, and broke his cheekbone. surgeons and a dentist are treating him.
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Xenia
Samuel Fiste
Gallant 11Th
J. H. Harbine
Fiste
Tobacco market report shows stronger weekly prices and rising demand
The Cincinnati Tobacco Warehouse Company notes a firmer general market with high prices for old bright tobacco and improved bids for new. Receipts increased due to stripping, buyers eager, with several lots sold at notable gains across Cincinnati and Bodman, Morris, and Globe houses. Anticipation grows for a larger market next year.
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Cincinnati Tobacco Warehouse Company
Cincinnati House
B. Bosworth
Scott County
Globe
Louisville
Bodman
Cincinnati
Morris
Miami
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M. E. Church
Pollard III
DOG and Gun
Ayer
Tournament of Melody
Eugene Dial
Glen Rose
Fif University
Actions
Jeremiah
Allen Glancy
G. L. Smith
Dial
Surdo
Bellner
Rhode Island
Roas
J.C. Higgenboth
Amelia
Bethel
Bird OF Beauty
the New Mutiodist Episcopal Church
Anelia
Solomon
Rath Distributing Company
Amelia, Ohio
Rath
Sohio Gas and Oil
ATLAS
Pensioners OF 1812
ROG
Rolla
Dunn
New Jersey
Facta
KH. B, Scott & Son
Springer
County
Farmer's Club
Ezekiel Pollock
Chase Vanosdol
Glancy's
Wilmington Journal
Glancy Grocery
W.G. Hall
John Mayer
Williamsburg
J. J. Werner
Clermont House
Meeker House
Buerkle & Knauer
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