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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1882
Page
2
In a Clermont County focused column from Batavia Ohio editors in Florida debate district loyalty and the legitimacy of Clermont's vote for Seventh District representation. James Campbell asks the Supreme Court to disfranchise Clermont County regarding H L Morey while criticisms target Mr Campbell and the White House politics mixing religion and power.
The article denounces James Campbell as unfit and greedy for office for demanding the Clermont county election certificate be awarded to him over Mercy L. Morey. It argues the public choice favored Mercy L. Morey and mocks Campbell’s factionalism and ambition.
Georgia Senator argues to abolish the revenue system claiming illicit distilling in his state is high while arrests are low. He cites Second District figures 150000.5 gallons returned with 500 illicit stills seized and many shootings, versus Illinois Fifth District with 24001345 gallons and no arrests and six illicit stills seized. The senator says in Georgia it is all shot and no cider.
The Supreme Court heard James E. Campbell against Henry L. Morey over the certificate of election in the Seventh District. Arguments centered on whether the Canvassing Board could merge votes for Henry L. Morey and H. L. Morey, and if Congress or constitutional rules dictate who is entitled to the seat. The case adjourned without action and will resume next term January 2. the Board signed its report and the governor will issue certificates to MacKinley, Morey, Murray and Warner.
Correspondence notes the near-subscription of fifty thousand dollars needed to start a National bank with S. W. Waterfield as key motivator. It also reports social events including Mrs. Armacost's wedding attire and obituaries for John Lane and Aunt Huldah Fry, plus local health notes and school closure.
A wounded boy in Lindale is reported with non serious injuries from an accidental shooting last week. The town seeks youthful escorts for local lyceum events at Concord and Mt Pisgah. Mrs Burridge returns home after visiting relatives. Two surprise parties occurred at Miss Wyatt and Miss Welch households. Erie Wyatt visited from Amelia. Major Rathbone and wife hosted by Colonel Wyatt. Charles Temple, now visiting his old Illinois hometown, is recognized by former neighbors after years away.
Boonville and nearby Loveland scenes include Lt Splint and Miss Evergreene escaping a buggy mishap, pumpkin patch pride, a nose injury from a log incident, and Thanksgiving jokes among Democrats Republicans and Greenbackers. Clerical services, temperance talk, and plans for camp stools for Sahara tribes add local flavor.
A hometown update notes Squire Hardin shipping hogs on the C and E R R while a rising tobacco market cools. Miss Dora McCollum attends Blanchester, Idelbert Miller studies at Butler University, and Miss May Franklin resides in Hillsboro. Commissioners divide Wells farm near Concord. protracted services end with steady church growth under Rev. Cole. A prowling party targets Wm Becket’s home but only salt is taken. Sim Cox Reeves move a saw mill to Concord. Lakemires may court a local fair damsel. illness swirls around Mrs Joek Homan and Charles H Weaver. Ducks and dairy plans continue as W Beekmann adds dairy structures. Rain Run navigation discussed and corrected from boats to pike.
G H Sapp returns from Washington Indiana. Uncle David Simpkins finds his missing turkey back at dinner a week later wearing a different outfit. He then receives a new suit for his seventy fifth birthday as family jokes abound. Warren Glancy visits relatives in London. Protracted meeting to progress at the M I church.
A week of services led by Rev Rowman with Rev Singer assisting yielded few new converts. Miss Eva Hill remains ill, and Miss Lollie Larkin suffered facial bruising after a wood sticking incident. The Friday thermometer stood at zero. Raphus Packer died with his body recovered in the Ohio River at Cincinnati last week.
A concert at the M FE Shurch is planned for next Tuesday, December 26, to benefit the church. Tickets are 2a-CENTS.
Weekly Amelia items track foundation work for a new canning plant near the old fifth wheel factory, a cow death from entanglement, skating at Judd’s pond, a Taurel oyster festival to aid Laurel M. E. church, candy pulling at Mr. Bradley’s, rail delays on the C G and P, school gatherings, and a revival in District No. 8. Also noted are traders in fish, post office activity, temperance petitions for prohibition votes, railroad hopes, accidents, and local humor.
Sabbath school workers prepare for Christmas events led by Mrs. Will Simmons. A cantata Timmanual will be performed, a Christmas tree and a Santa Claus gift exchange are planned. The quarter meeting began on the 16th with services by Rev. De Lee Aultman and Elder Smith on the 17th.
The Rev Mr Mittendorf and Miss Rosa Meyer wed at the bride’s home near Willowville on Thursday the 14th with Rev Schwab of Batavia officiating. The ceremony at 10:30 a.m. was followed by a grand dinner prepared by Miss Carrie Beagle for 55 guests. The couple left for Dayton Ohio and received many presents including silverware and household items. The Batavia brass band played at the reception and Laura Hunt travelled to Pekin for a brother-in-law’s funeral.
Last Sunday William Canter escaped injury after three shots near Mt Olive church. W I Winters was arrested, waived examination, and bound over to court on a five thousand dollar bond. Ed Was sings at home, while Grandma Keily recovers. A Mt Olive protracted meeting adds members. a Poplar school lyceum is planned with Charles Boys slated to speak. Rev Dalby to lead Baptist meetings starting next Sunday.
Nathan Anderson remains confined to his room with a severe cold treated by Dr. Mendenhall. A new saloon keeper arrives at the village and lodges at the new hotel, completing Mrs. Whitaker’s happiness. George Snell senior narrowly escapes death after a limb from a falling tree strikes his head. G W Bingaman travels South to visit a sick aunt. H Anderson stocks sixty hogs and expects to raise a similar number this winter. Jacob Moyer shows improvement after illness. Wim Applegate sells his Main street residence to Hiram Heberd who will move in March. Mrs. Pugh’s temperance lecture proved an intellectual treat to attendees.
Col Wm Nash moves from West Loveland to the east side of the river. Miss Cora Snider of New Lexington visits Miss Josie Yodd. Mrs Sarah Black narrowly escaped drowning crossing the Little Miami on ice, rescued by her son. John R Anderson of Baggs Wyoming on a short visit. Charles Peachy sells cattle stock in the West and returns home. Captain T Spinner of Company B injured his ankle at the last meeting. Mr T Brown of Symmes is dangerously ill. Protracted meeting starts next week. Rumor says Franklin Hardwick will marry a Cincinnati heiress. Mrs S J Nichols hosts Miss lis of Dodsonville. William Nichols seeks Edwin Salt farm negotiations.
The Clermont County Probate Court reports settlements filed for administrators executors and guardians. Listed are WR Page Orville Burke W Howard Moses B B Conrad Chris Laub A L Lefebre John Joseph Jr Wm W Smith Joseph T Whittaker J H Wood Charles Robinson Ruth P Davis Lilie M Davis Albert S Davis William T Cramer Adaline Osborn with statuses partial final and dates noted. Judge James B Swing dated December 18 1882.
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