23 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1896
Page
1
Five children of Chester Bordwell were injured when runaway horses dashed toward a ford near Rockyford. Emma suffered a head concussion and deep bruising but four siblings were later reported recovering. the family doctor cautioned about Emma's serious condition and uncertain recovery.
Mr Brown, expert accountant for Adams County, reports a shortage of about 18000 over sixteen years. Auditors, treasurers, commissioners, clerks, and judges are linked to overdrafts and errors totaling around 16000. West Union papers note Brown’s methods reveal ignorance of legal printing prices.
Among Courier supporters from Amelia are A F Ely and James Coulter who renew subscriptions annually in December. Invitations announce Miss Julietta Alice Vose and Thomas L Simmerman to wed at First Lutheran Church in Springfield on December 1 1896 at 4 30 PM with a reception at 71 West High Street at 5 PM.
A humorous tale recounts Hobbe Smith, famed pension advocate, now practicing law in Georgia. He appeared for Mrs. H L Henson charged with kissing hugging and pocketpicking after a doctor offered to accept a kiss as payment. The judge dismissed the case citing impractical antics and suggests readers consult Ayer's Almanac.
A New Richmond hack, an hour late, battled adverse winds and a wrecked bridge. At the ford the team stalled, debated transit, and after a party vote lay on the table. Passengers walked as the driver urged action, later reaching Batavia for aid while the stranded horse fretted at the road’s middle.
Arrangements are underway for a street car line from Linwood to Bethel over the Ohio turnpike. Ham Allen’s old six horse omnibus route is recalled as the test drive by B F Harrison and Mr Martin to estimate costs. Motive power undecided but electricity not planned. Suburbs of Cincinnati may soon surround the city.
Five travelers seeking lodging were given quarters by Officer Young with a luncheon and care. Among them were an umbrella mender and wife, two bricklayers, and a laborer, praised for their gratitude and neat appearance. Batavia is praised for relief efforts aiding stranded wanderers this winter.
A Wilmington woman, Mrs Harvey, died after a fall while washing dishes. Her husband James Harvey, present nearby, was jailed on murder charges as investigators weigh whether the injuries came from a fight or a fall. Coroner and sheriff pursue grand jury action as evidence remains circumstantial.
The Courier records the death of Christian Gotlieb Seitz of New Richmond who died suddenly Monday morning after resting from exertion. A leading merchant and public-spirited citizen, he faced late business reverses but was beloved for his integrity. He leaves three sons and a daughter. funeral time is not yet fixed.
Dispatch from Salt Lake City dated December 16 reports Patrick Coughlin was executed in Sage Hollow Utah for the July 80 1895 killings of Deputy Sheriff Thomas Stagg of Echo Utah and E A Dawes of Evanston Wyoming. Only officials relatives and press were present.
The Christmas week list names John F. Roseman and Mary Monjar Lucy Carver with Charles L. Kennedy J H Good Mary Sprathing and Sophia Gardner Thomas Ellis Gardner and Sophia Gardner. Last year saw thirteen licenses issued. Kennedy and Allen run the county’s only strict cash business and report record cash receipts for the period.
The article stresses preparation for farming success and promotes Ohio Farm Institute programs funded by per capita tax. Clermont county will host three institutes under state control plus two independents, with Batavia hosting a January 6 and 7, 1897 meeting anticipated as one of the county's best.
A ragbag of humor and tragedy from early 20th century notes: magician Herman near death in Rochester due to heart disease. a Butler County fur farm using cats and rabbits. Cleveland politics and Grover Cleveland mockery. a Kentucky couple to marry at 98 and 101. a Wisconsin railroader dies after turpentine mishap. birth of a tiny Camden baby described in exaggerated detail. Franz murder trial visuals in Dayton. Pearl Bryan mystery hints. Christmas gift exchange by Washington couple. single woman seeking Missouri postmaster job. Nebraska corn busker sets high bushel rate. Missouri colt sold cheap. Kentucky turkey taunts with McKinley button. Macon Georgia dog impoundment by electricity. Cincinnati marriage to an unruly husband and impending divorce. closing appeal for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
CountyTreasury sees strong tax payments from individuals and firms as last day of collection passes. Major contributors include Pennsylvania Railroad Company at 3400 dollars and Baltimore & Ohio at 1200 dollars. Mortgage and deed counts for 1895 and 1896 show shifts in local property activity.
A Sunday incident in Cincinnati involved a colored man ejected from the Fountain Square parquette after paying for seating. The man sued for damages, but a judge sustained a demurrer. The State Archaeological and Historical Society purchased 108 acres near Lebanon with Fort Ancient remains.
Heck and Avery present the Edison Vitoscope series with exclusive New York views and a vaudeville lineup led by Dick Riley and Marie Walton as local exhibitors claim unmatched motion picture projection. Included notes on nearby events, plus brief society and business items.
The Columbian Extension Reading Circle announces its permanent location in the Glancy block with meetings led by Mrs. Della Nichols. Members are asked to answer roll call next Monday night with questions from Joan Holland, in a pleasant and profitable program.
James Reynolds of South Lebanon sued the railroad after being ejected with his son near Morrow on a return trip. The common pleas held against damages, the supreme court reversed, and the case returns for judgment on damages. A Batavian man awoke to a dawn train scare and a disrupted morning as the engine thundered by. Joe Homan faced the early hours with a Bible, pipe, and patience.
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