Fox chase thrills at Batavia meet with fourteen hounds
A damp Christmas morning hosts the finest Fox chase yet as fourteen hounds date a brisk hunt near Batavia. Reynard the fox outpaces the pack, holed in a log near Mrs. Glancy’s residence, winners to be decided at a later sight race in Batavia.
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Four Mile Grounds
Batavia
Thomas Glancy
Nancy
Lead
L. B. Ballinger
Drive
Dart
Chas. Bowles
Fleet
Col
A. B. Whitlock
Thurman
Gregg
John Jenike
Grover
Trinket
C. Harry—Spot
Tan
Lou Buerkle
Carlot
James Weaver
Reynard
M. Hodges
Elklick Hills
Greenbriar Church
Batavia and
Williamsburg Pike
Summit School House
Mayham
Stonelick Hills
Boston Pike
Perintown
Wm. Glancy
Messrs. Whitlock
Elbert Glancy
George Gregg
H. B. Kain
R. W. C. Gregg
John Young
Mack Jeffries
Stonelick
Chicago reformer touts free lunches and liquor aid plan
A Chicago woman promotes a scheme to abolish liquor with free lunch counters and billiard attachments. She claims many preachers back her idea and envisions lectures from a lookout chair behind the bar. The plan aims to reform the homeless by temperance talks after socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Court records lien to repair debt in Ohio Northwestern case
A recent filing in U S district court directs the railroad receivers to pay Simrall and Mack seven thousand one hundred fifty four dollars and thirty four cents for repairs on the Ohio and Northwestern line. The ruling supports an Ohio Supreme Court decision and establishes that such repair or construction debts have priority over bonds mortgages or other debts as a lien on the railroad property. The funds will be paid from the railroad proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. District Court
Ohio & Northwestern Railroad
Simrall & Mack
Thomas A. Hardman
Philadelphia
Supreme Court of Ohio
French Norman horses shot by angry farmer
A herd of fine French Norman horses belonging to M Pavey strayed into Proctor's field near town. The farmer fired bird shot at the animals, wounding but not killing them. They are under a veterinary surgeon’s care and the owner is being assisted.
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M. Pavey
Washington D. H
Proctor
Christmas Eve Program At M E Church
Christmas Eve program at the M E Church featured prayer by Rev Morris, songs, music, and recitations by children. Packages were distributed to the youngsters as delighted families filled the church for the holiday event.
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Morris
Death of Charles Heine Noted in Cincinnati Firm Founder
Charles Heine formerly of Heine Roudebush and Robinson, Cincinnati, died suddenly at his Cincinnati home. He was well known in the county with a large local trade, and many friends mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Heine
Heine, Roudebush & Robinson
Cincinnati
Christmas Greeting Note at Williamsburg Parsonage 1801
A Christmas morning note found in the M. E. Parsonage at Williamsburg bears a greeting to Brother and Sister Fulton. Dated December 25, 1801, the message wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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M. E. Parsonage
Williamsburg
Fulton
Washington D. H. Citizens Still Sore Over Shooting
The Washington Court House residents remain resentful after the neighbor shooting. The piece argues public sentiment favors the militia and notes similar force used in Chicago, while urging empathy for locals' perspective and questioning justice versus necessity.
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Washington Court House
Washington
Chicago
D. H
Lighting for Batavia Could Boost Homes and Growth
The Courier argues for building an electric light plant in Batavia to attract residents and outsiders. Interviews show strong business support and favorable conditions. Once built, the plant would illuminate streets at midnight like daylight and provide cheap lighting, prompting civic push and enterprise.
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Batavia
Bourgeon
Courier
Just for Getting Married These Young People Face Overhaul
The tale follows Fred Bosserman son of a wealthy Colerain farmer who aims for ministry at Dayton seminary and Nina Haisley daughter of a Mt Airy dairyman. Their clandestine marriage in Covington outruns family and church norms, drawing scrutiny at Bethel in February. The pair's bold love challenges authority and sparks local gossip.
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Fred Bosserman
Colerain
Bosserman
United Brethren Church
Theological
Dayton
U. B
Mt. Airy
Nina Haisley
Covington
Kentucky
Bossman
Nina
United Brethren People
Bethel
A Clermont Lady Wins Fame on a New York Journal
A Clermont woman earns recognition in a prominent New York newspaper highlighting her success. The item notes local pride and the broader reach of her achievements through the journal.
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Journal of New York
Holiday Visitors Arrive With Meg Merilles In Clermont
Clermont readers learn Meg Merilles, a New York World writer, spent a week in the area with her kinsman Hiram A. Moore and news note her daring journalism. The item lists many locals visiting or hosting relatives including Nellie Eaton, Anna Ranson, and Kate Hulick, and notes several Columbus, Cincinnati, and Batavia connections.
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New York
Clermont County
Clermont Lady
Meg Merilles
Hiram A. Moore
E. D. Moore
H. A
Amelia
Nellie Eaton
California
Fox Chase Etiquette Rules for This Week
The piece outlines playful rules for fox hunting events spanning today through the week. It covers conduct in the field, attire, equipment, and behavior—prohibiting red clothing except on the nose, banning guns, urging practical gear, and giving humorous cautions about hounds, fences, and spectators while urging participants to endure and enjoy the chase.
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Red Riding Hood
Signs of hard times reduce social and business activity
A long summary notes widespread financial strain with few marriages licenses, limited court litigation, sparse Christmas goods, and reduced church and social events. It cites idle men on streets with unshaven faces, shrinking advertising calendars, and a belief that better days will come only if the Republican party regains control.
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Republican Party
Otway Quarries to Boost County Markets on CP Road
Otway, a small town on the CP and V road, advances as its building stone quarries expand. The CP and W extend a track into the quarries to ease shipments, drawing workers and increasing orders as operations ramp up.
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Otway
Coons Cause Young Man to Fall From Tree in Peebles
At Peebles natives of the area, known for coon hunting, report a young man climbed a tree to dislodge a coon. He cut the limb, fell thirty feet, and was mauled by pursuing dogs. The injured man is Newton Wilkerson and is expected to recover from bruises and dog bites.
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Peebles
Newton Wilkerson
Three Stallions Sold at Sheriff Sale in Brown County
In Brown county three stallions from Simeon Grimes and others were auctioned at Dunn and Richards livery stable. The sale raised $81.50 total with purchasers named J W O'Hara, Lee McBeth, and M G Swope. Mrs Hatfield's mortgage claim will receive little after costs and fees.
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Brown County
Fifth Street
Georgetown
Sheriff Wood
Sheriff's Sale
Dunn & Richard’s
Simeon Grimes
Lewis Township
Grimes
Matilda Hatfield
Byrd Township
Shire
J. W. O'Hara
Winford
Montgomery’s
Windsor
Lee McBeth
Gossip
Bay
Buckeye Boy
Damn Cockspur
M. G. Swope
Toby Bryan Leads Madison County Democrat Since 1856
Toby Bryan, longtime head of the Madison County Democrat, has refreshed the paper with improved typography and makeup. Born to leading publication, the paper grew from a small start in 1856 to a prosperous, widely read Democratic paper under his steady leadership.
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Toby Bryan
Madison County Democrat
Toby
Bryan
Democrat
New Mail Contracts Awarded to John Davis Carrier
John Davis, Batavia and New Richmond proprietor, secured the mail contract between Batavia and New Richmond with intermediate stops and to Cincinnati from New Richmond. Fifteen bidders competed but his bid was the lowest and best. Davis promises best mail and passenger service yet on the route and is noted as highly accommodating.
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John Davis
Batavia
New Richmond
Cincinnati
Davis
Christmas Eve Toys At Church Delight Local Children
The church hosted a Christmas Eve program for many youngsters and their families. Costs were lower than in past years yet the enjoyment remained high. Rev Bell received a fine chair, Mrs Bell the organist a token, and the janitor Charles Prints and his assistants were remembered with gifts.
The Pastor Sits Down After Church Delights
After a children's entertainment at the Presbyterian church Rev Bell and his wife were visited by the ladies of the old society. They replenished the parsonage with delicacies and a large modern easy chair. The gesture brought joy to the preacher and his family and all contributors.
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Bell
Presbyterian Church
Old Society
Pension Rule Lets Widow or Children Receive Soldier’s Accrued Pay
A pension department ruling states accrued pension from last quarterly payment until death may be paid to the widow or, if no widow, to surviving minor child or children. If neither widow nor children exist, payment may go to legal representatives. The ruling also applies to widows’ pensions, at their death to the minor children.
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Pension Department
Springer House Promises Comfort and Style in New Richmond
For home comforts and elegant entertainment visit the Springer House in New Richmond. The town along the Ohio river is among the handsomest, and with the hotel adds a delightful setting for a vacation or even a full season.
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Springer
New Richmond
Ohio River
Syrup of Figs Proclaimed Pleasant Laxative for Children
A mother notes her children improve more with Syrup of Figs than other laxatives and find it gentler and more acceptable. The true remedy is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California Fig Syrup Co
The Turkey Bird Parade Through Clermont and Adams
A drove of 500 Christmas dinners, fine fat turkeys from Clermont Brown and Adams counties, marched in a stateley parade under three men. They traveled about four miles an hour, selecting camp each night and resuming the line at dawn. In Cincinnati they are consumed in full dress at receptions and dinners. The turkey, though lacking in sense, shows rare good taste.
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Clermont Brown
Adams
Stateley
Leutenant
Cincinnati
Bethel Home Wedding Joins Olin Fagin and Mary Swing
A noon ceremony at Charles W. Swing’s Bethel residence united Olin Fagin and Miss Mary E Swing daughter of C W Swing and niece of Hon G L Swing. Rev Marshall officiated with relatives and friends present. The couple will begin housekeeping in a new home after a brief honeymoon. reports mention widespread illness among children but no fatalities.
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Charles W. Swing
Bethel
Olin Fagin
Mt. Halthy
Fruit Commission
Mary E
W. Swing
G. L. Swing
Marshall
Bethel M. RE
A Rising Clermonter
Lieutenant Julius A. Penn of the Army stationed in Omaha visits his mother and sister. He serves as instructor at the academy there and trains a class of 150 boys in uniform. He enjoys the place and will return to his post before the year ends.
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Julius A. Penn
Army
Omaha
Rev Addison Hite Dies in Peebles After Long Service
Prominent Methodist minister Rev Addison Hite of southern Ohio and Clermont county died at his Peebles home last Wednesday at age 84. He served in Peebles and for 23 years at Sinking Springs, a pioneer in the state Methodism. Catare a is a constitutional disease, Hood s Sarsaparilla is a constitutional remedy. it cures catarrh, give it a trial.
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Addison Hite
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ohio
Clermont County
Peebles
Sinking Springs
Hood
Pension Granted to Oliver Storey with Back Pay
Oliver Storey formerly of Co D 59th regiment was granted a monthly pension of 80 and 2600 in back pay last week. College boys Frank Davis and Allen Nichole of Amherst College Massachusetts and Lon Bunn and Dale Parrott of Hanover College Indiana spend holidays at home. The constitutional validity of the new jury law is under challenge in the Supreme Court after Brown county judge Collings ruled it unconstitutional in a minor criminal case. Brown county prosecuting attorney will appeal.
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Oliver Storey
Co. D
59Th Regiment
Frank Davis
Allen Nichole
Amherst College
Massachusetts
Lon Bunn and
Dale Parrott
Hanover College
Indiana
Supreme Court
Brown County
Collings
Brown
Hint to Hunters: Rabbit Eyes Glitter in Sunlight
An experienced hunter notes rabbits always face the sap and slowly turn, so hunters should search fields with the sun at their backs. This position makes it easier to spot the eyes of rabbits in bushes glinting like diamonds in sunlight.
Village Case Dismissed Over Insufficient Offense
The Batavia village case against Chas Heerner, moved from the Mayor's court to the common pleas, was dismissed Saturday as the complaint failed to show a violation of the village liquor ordinance.
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Batavia
Chas. Heerner
Pardon Application Filed for Marton Britton
Highland county papers publish notice of Marton Britton seeking a pardon after a life sentence for shooting his brother in law. Observers recall the shooting involved mental illness, supporting the likelihood of favorable consideration.
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Highland County
Marton Britton
Britton
Punishment for bad taste in stockings
The Courier laments Miss Eva Dorley of Boston Indiana who suffered an adaptation of both legs after wearing red stockings. It argues white stockings are the proper choice and mocks red hosiery as dangerous to a young woman’s feet.
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Eva Dorley
Boston
Indiana
Courier
Santa Claus
Widow Sarah Hutchinson Stephens Dies in Lebanon at 78
Mrs. Sarah Hutchinson Stephens widow of Aaron Stephens died at her Lebanon home last Wednesday at age 78. Born in Clermont county in 1816 she moved with her parents to Warren county and has lived there since. She leaves two children Harriot Satterwaite of Martinsville Indiana and Hon Joseph L Stephens Democratic candidate for Congress in the Sixth district last fall.
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Sarah Hutchinson Stephens
Aaron Stephens
Lebanon
Clermont County
Warren County
Harriet Satterwaite
Martinsville
Indiana
Joseph L. Stephens
Clermont Visitor Describes Local Criminal's Rope Shortage
A Clermont man visiting Columbus last week notes Edward Jones of Clermont keeps his levees and offers holiday courtesies while the criminal, living high on the fat of the land, lacks comfort yet desires a rope. He adds the man has received more rope and less hanging than any other criminal alive.
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Clermonter
Columbus
Edward Jones
Clermont
Preacher Attacked for Gambling Illustration in Sermon
Seventeen-century style critique targets Rev James Warden at a Winchester revival. The preacher used a cards pack to demonstrate the three card monte trick during a temperance sermon, drawing sharp objections for perceived humbug.
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James Warden
Winchester
Curious but Fatal Accident on B&O Railroad Near Pleasant Plain
A freight train on the B&O line broke in two near Love land. As it neared Pleasant Plain the engineer signaled for brakes and Daniel Gall, 20, of Chillicothe and known in Clermont, stepped forward to set them. Unaware of the break, he fell between cars and was run over, dying instantly. he was the sole support of his family.
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Loveland
Pleasant Plain
Daniel Gallbreath
Clermont
Chillicothe
Contract to a clermonter awarded for Atlanta exposition
Anson Wilson of this place won the contract to erect the Manufactures Building among five exposition structures in Atlanta. His bid was 36000 dollars. The Atlanta Constitution notes Wilson’s prominence as a builder with a Cincinnati base and recent work on Fort Thomas Kentucky barracks.
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Anson Wilson
Atlanta
The
Atlanta Constitution
A. Wilson
Cincinnati
South
Fort Thomas
Kentucky
Little Rock
Arkansas
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