The Greed of Gold A Prisoner Pleads Not Guilty in Forgery Case
A silver-haired prisoner pleads not guilty to forgery. His aged wife supports him in court as both face charges including perjury. The trial concerns Christopher C. Clark accused of making and uttering forged papers in a convoluted case with notes and trust schemes surrounding Rachel O. Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ais
Christopher C. Clark
Rachel O. Clark
Christopher
Louisa Covalt
George W. Covalt
Frank
Covalts
Geniah Covalt
Geniah
George, Sr
Charles Dunty
Commercial Gazette
Rachel C. Clark
Clarks
Davis
Williamsburg Township
Thomas Hogbin
J. W. Izor
W.L. Runyan
William P. Taylor
Stephen 8. Walker
Harrison Moyer
I. N. Morgan
James McDonald
Benton H.medary
Frederick Englage
George M. Dewitt
W. R. Demaris
Chauncy Rowan
Thomas W. Townsley
Perry Holland
Thomas Holland
Mashed Silk Hat Causes Laughs At Presbyterian Festival
A Batavia attorney attended a Presbyterian festival wearing a silk hat that ended up mashed after a chair collapse. A nearby young woman sat, the hat was crushed but she escaped unharmed, and onlookers laughed as the owner lamented the ruined hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
New Richmond Elopement Sparks Local Sensation
Albert Tolbert a 40 year old steamboat cook and Mary Ella Lee 17 eloped last Saturday morning on Ja Belle River and may wed in Cincinnati or Pittsburg. John Lee, Mary’s father, opposed the union as too many cooks in one family risk spoiling the broth. The couple’s whereabouts and future home in Pittsburg provoke local chatter as locals note Tolbert’s steadiness and promise of a good life for Mary. AWN Beneat Swede’s testimonial praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a child’s cold and croop with rapid relief.
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Albert Tolbert
Mary Ella Lee
Ja Belle River
John Lee
New Richmond
Mary Ella
Miss May
Lee
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Mary
Tolbert
Their Beautiful Feet. Who Shall Pose for Justice at World Fair
A history column discusses rivalry among American women to stand as the Statue of Justice in silver at the world fair. A 68 measurement test is described, including a humorous note about Napoléon Sarony and toe tests. The piece questions whether beauty can be fixed by such rules and endorses a straightforward American girl, with a local Clermont reference and a tangent about grave furniture costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Napoleon Sarony
New York
Sarony
Clermont
Brown County
George Lee
Carrolton
Kentucky
Lee
Cleveland
George
Lecture on the American navy delights Cincinnati audience
Byron Williams delivered a striking lecture on the United States Navy at the YMCA ball in Clermont, with a vivid stereopticon display showing the old and new navy. The talk pleased Americans and inspired pride in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Times Star
Clermonter
Byron Williams
Williams
Sheriff Temple Receives Gold Head Cane From Jury
A September term jury honors Sheriff George W Temple with a solid ebony cane topped by a gold head. The presentation at Clermont House notes his service, hospitality, and efficiency, hoping the gift becomes a cherished family heirloom and symbol of fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Temple
Clermont House
T. M. Willis
George W W. Temple
Midnight Mechanics Open a Safe at Milford
A trio of burglars visited Milford last Thursday night and forced open the Scott Bros mill safe using a lever to pull the knob. They secured only $10 and left their tools behind, likely interrupted by a noise, ending the attempt to raid other local establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Scott Bros
Building Association
Frank Scott
Laird Not Connected to Cincinnati Newspaper Plans
Reverend Laird, agent for a new Cincinnati paper, told his West Union congregation that the Enquirer, Commercial and Clermont Courier are not fit for households. The Courier presses aim for a readable local paper and will present a clean front, with minimal reference to Laird. Also notes a market salve claim and gift books at Bolt & Bora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laird
Cincinnati
West Union
Enquirer, Commercial
Clermont Courier
Courier
Chicken thieves raid Ashland hen roast and lose pocket book
A group of chicken thieves raided an Ashland hen roast, escaping with a pocket book containing $100. The owner was repaid later, and the episode echoes a similar 1840 tale where 21 geese were stolen from Mr White’s rookery with a gag about leaving a bag of copper coins and a quip about lovers relief. Also included is a Williamsburg W R C notice of a wedding in the corps home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
White
Betrayed His Trust The Rascality of a Tasted Clerk
Judge J B Swing loses several hundred dollars as Stephens a clerk at Swing Morse firm in Cincinnati embezzles funds amid gambling women and rum. Morse and Swing decline to prosecute, citing family concerns, leaving the firm to absorb the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Swing & Morse
Cincinnati
Swing
Frank Morse
Stephens
Beatty
Morse
Reciprocity Edition Prints For Advertisers And Readers
The paper notes reciprocal generosity with advertisers by printing an extra edition and twelve pages this week plus 1500 extra copies of the Courier. A call to readers invites entry in a cash prize contest for poems with prizes up to $100.
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Courier
Mandamus and Court Proceedings In Clark Case
Supreme Court mandamus items list postponements of two murder trials and various court actions. Guardianships and partitions are noted along with demurrers, judgments, and continuances affecting Clermont and surrounding counties. The Clark cases face continued hearings with bond details and challenges to jury drawing.
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Harry N. McFarland
Lulu F. Lindsey
Hugh L. Nichols
Luella Hill
Ann Brady
Cooper Insurancy Company
A. B. Applegate
G. W. Boutell
Smith Implement Co
G. W. Clem
State of Ohio
Perryth
L. G. Griswold
Logtown
Bond
Thomas South
Josephine Lyle
L. W. Bishop
Benjamin Hopkins
Supreme Court
City OF Columbus
A. D
Circuit Court
Clermont County
George W. Whittaker
B. N. Stockton
Court of Common Pleas
D. A. Rees
Stockton
Caroline Fuchs
Jacob Phoeumer
J. H. Millinder Lumber Co
New Richmond Furniture Co
Clark
Tosjary
Frazier & Hicks
McLean
C. ©. Clark
Frank Roudebush
Chauncy Boun
Abel Boun
State
George Nichols
Edward Jones
Cable
Murphy
James Anderson
Williamsburg
Nash
Brown ships cattle to England from Newport News
Georgetown Gazette reports Charles E. Brown of Mt. Crab sold 147 fat cattle averaging 1500 pounds after shipping them to London aboard a vessel from Newport News. A second herd is due in England soon. Rumors of seafaring mishaps by Elmer Kincaid and Charles Kennedy are dismissed as idle. Brown has also shipped hogs to Philadelphia.
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Charley
Georgetown
Charles E. Brown
Mt. Crab
England
Brown
London
Newport News
Virginia
Elmer Kincaid
Charles Kennedy
Sardinia
Phila
Reemergence of State Bank Currency Debate Prompts Billing Harts Plan
The article argues that Harter has introduced a bill to revive State issue currency and repeal the 10 percent tax on such currency. It criticizes Democratic support for policies viewed as curbing wildcat money and links these moves to principles of state sovereignty. It also notes expectations from Southern Democrats about removing the tax and hints at broader Democratic gains as a policy shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iNew York Press
Harter
Clermont Teachers Enjoyable Session at Moscow
Wet weather limited attendance but over thirty Clermont County teachers gathered at the M. E. church in Moscow for a day of talks and papers. J E Ockermann Batavia and J W Jones Manchester led sessions on the teachers course of study and U S history teaching. The meeting added twenty two new members to the association for a total of fifty three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Teachers Association
Moscow
M. E. Church
Charles W. Briggs
Bolenbaugh
J. E. Ockermann
Batavia
J. W. Jones
Manchester
Jones
Clermont
U. S
Thurman Trees
Laurel
Charles House
Clifton
Mary Shelley
Ruth Moreton
E. E. Williams
Ohile
New Richmond
Bethel
Mary Robb
Institute Board
Chicago
Ockerman
Trees
Williams
Inez Johnston
O. M. Patton
Sudden Death of Williamsburg Painter Frenchy Gardner
Leopold Gardner known as Frenchy a painter aged 58 died suddenly in Williamsburg yesterday while at work. He was industrious skilled and well liked by friends and acquaintances.
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Leopold Gardner
Willliamsburg
Frenchy
Williamsburg
W. R. Corps Elects Officers At Amelia Meeting
The W. R. Corps of Amelia held its annual election. Elected were Eva White as President and Eva White again as Delegate. Bertha Thomas named Vice President and Bertha Thomas as Delegate. Other officers include M Nash as Vice, Jennie Bleck treasurer, E Cundiff chaplain, F B Reeves conductor, G Rose guard, F G Penn tallying officer, M Struff alternate.
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W. R. Corps
Amelia
Eva White
M. Nash
Bertha Thomas
E. Cundiff
Jennie Bleck
FB. Reeves
G. Rose
F.G. Penn
W. B. Moan
B. Thomas
M. Struff
Swindling Insurance Scheme Reappears Locally
A stranger poses as an insurance agent to sell fake farm property policies, collects premiums, and vanishes. If a claim arises, the policy proves nonexistent, exposing a long standing fraud pattern. The notice also mentions Syrup of Figs marketing and holiday goods at local shops.
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Jess
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Howard Chapman
James Leonard
H. O. Purkhiser
J. W. Connelly
Josiah Burdsal
Henry Helmering
C. J. Work
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P. A. Hall
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J. M. Willis
Barefoot Boy
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Midnight Mechanics
Ibia
Bolt & Borr'a
the Ladies OF the
W. R.C
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Lib
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W. A. Kain
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al Kain
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