Clermont Man Killed by Blow After Saloon Fight
A Fulton saloon brawl ends with Nelson Ellis of New Richmond fatally struck by Koetter, a plasterer from near Williamsburg. Ellis fights, knives are drawn, and Koetter knocks him unconscious, leading to death at home from a fractured skull and brain injury. Koetter is arrested as investigators note Ellis’s deteriorating temper and alcohol abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Feldkamp
Nelson Ellis
New Richmond
Frank Dillingham
Shep. McMullen
Williamsburg
Koetter
Ellis
Dillingham
McMullen
Blis
Flames at Felicity Lose Livery Stable and Horses
Fire on Main Street opposite town hall destroyed the Waterfield and McGowan livery stable and adjoining property killing eight horses and damaging carriages and equipment. Frank Powell barely escaped. townspeople saved nearby buildings but many losses occurred. Insurance totals and fire history in Felicity noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Waterfield & McGowan
Frank Powell
Bethel
Waterfield & McGahan
Thomas Donald
South Bros
Waterfield
Donald
Main Street
Town Hall
Felicity
Clermont
Clermont County's New Jail and Sheriff Residence Plans
The article describes the proposed Clermont County jail and sheriff’s residence to be built on Main Street with a 42 foot frontage and 20 prisoner capacity. It details design features such as a free stone facade, a sheriff’s bay window, iron park fencing, two stories plus basement, nine rooms in the residence, and amenities like furnace heating gas lighting and hot water plumbing. Groundbreaking is planned for February with completion by October 1 1891 and contractor Anson Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Market Street
Anson Wilson
General Perin a Prominent Clermonter and Army Officer Passes
Army and Navy Journal reports Colonel Glover Perin assistant surgeon general US Army retired died at his St Paul home December 15. Born in Ohio, he joined as assistant surgeon December 4, 1847, served in the Mexican War and Civil War, medical director Cumberland, rose to colonel and assistant surgeon general July 2, 1834, retired November 17, 1887. Henry C. Corbin praises his forty years of service and exemplary conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy Journal
Glover Perin
U. S. Army
St. Paul
Ohio
Department of the Cumberland
Department of
Dakota
Ruger
Perin
Clermont
George H. Thomas
Grant
Navy
Medical Department
Army
Bethel’s Big Boom Dedicates New Improvement Building
A December 24 dedication drew a large Bethel crowd to the Bethel Improvement Company’s new building. Judge J B Swing delivered the dedicatory address. a banquet followed and an eight eight band played on the upper floor. A Christmas fair featured tables of wares, and Captain Burke spoke with recitations and music continuing the festive events. The Knights of Pythias plan a program this evening. celebrations close tomorrow night with broad community benefit from the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Improvement Company
J. B. Swing
Burke
Knights of Pythias
Waterfield troubles cascade after fire and debts in Felicity
Geo E Waterfield of Felicity endures ruin after a house fire and mounting debts from speculative tobacco ventures and a country store. Creditors urge a receiver. Utter Adams Co and Brooks Waterfield Co of Cincinnati back mortgages while suit moves in Cincinnati and Clermont courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Waterfield
Brooks
U.S. District Court
Frazier & Roudebush
Clermont
Waterfield
Felicity
Pike Sales and U S Court Prizes Listed
Commissioners award contracts for free pikes in sections of Franklin School House and Williamsburg Bantam districts with low bids. The U S court awards include $4,000 to Top General Cowen and various fees to attorneys and officials totaling several thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin School House
Thomas Don- Seins
Franz & Cowgill
Preestearate
Williamsburg and Bantam
Franz & Cows
J. M. Gregger
U. S
Sage
United States Court
Philadelphia Investment Company
Ohio & Northwestern Railroad Company
D. Gray
Wm. D. Gray
B. B. Cowen
John H. Simons
Christmas Evening at Union Chapel Honors Sunday School Leader
A Christmas gathering at Union Chapel featured scholars and friends of the Sunday school with music and recitations. Superintendent B. F. Moyer received a water pitcher from Miss Lillie Davis on behalf of the school, and he expressed gratitude in brief remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Chapel
B. F. Moyer
Lillie Davis
Moyer
Georgetown man facing forgery arrest in Cincinnati
Pascal Lang of Georgetown, tied to scandalous doings and multiple engagements, was arrested on Vine street Cincinnati last Thursday night on a forgery warrant by J. M. Markley. Lang claims the scandals will be exposed with time. Also referenced is Mike Sells of the fifty-niners, now a president of the Carette company in Washington, which markets a large chauffeured vehicle with $250,000 capital stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pascal Lang
Georgetown
Vine Street
Cincinnati
J. M. Markley
Lang
Mike Sells
Washington
Carette
Case Promises Interest in Petter Wagle vs Erin Cole
A common pleas case shows more parties beyond Wagle and Cole with potential claims. If any equity remains for either side, details and amounts will be reported as affidavits support the extended record. The narrative aims to educate readers for the new year and highlights affidavits. Mellin's Food is promoted as scientifically prepared infant and invalid nourishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petter Wagle
Erin Cole
Common Pleas Court
Wagle
Cole
Ten Mile Valley Local Notes and Visitors
Ten Mile Valley reports visits by Mr. and Mrs. John Cramer and daughter Lizzie Spaner to Ban tam relatives. James Nash hosted Christmas dinner for guests. A. Fessler and Tillie Fessler visited relatives here Sunday. Locals plan to attend Bethel fair and New Year’s dancing. Lindale’s John Herget called on relatives Tuesday. Mary Hancock of Rockport Indiana visits her mother Mrs. Mary Behmer. Levite stays but will return home soon. Bellymer attended Mr. Ward’s funeral at Locust Corner. Christmas tree at Mt. Pisgah drew many. Flora Green killed a green snake over two feet long. Charles Green to erect a large barn and bought Mine Nannie People’s farm. Miss Jessie Colter’s class received a fine treat. Levite Handcock of Newtonsville returned home after a week’s visit. Furniture and hardware ad reads in city paper.
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Ten Mile Valley
John Cramer
Lizzie Spaner
Bantam
James Nash
A. Fessler
Tillie Fessler
Bethel
John Herget
Lindale
Mary Handcock
Rockport
Indiana
Mary Behymer
Levite
Bellymer
Mr. Ward
Locust Corner
Mt. Pisgah
Flora Green
Charles Green
Nannie
Jessie Colter
Levite Handcock
Newtonsville
Loth
Sycamore Street
Cincinnati
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Fulton
Them
Mindwnee
Dr. Bull
Ayfap
Paul
Clermont County
George Hecht
William Perry
Daniel Kain
Ba'avia
Clermonter
Henry C. Corbin
Chicago
Simmons Liver Regulator
Halington
D. D Richardson
Bert Thomas
Glen Este
Jessie Murry
Alex. Dunn
Mary Dunn
Nicholsville
Davie Homan
Minnie Pattison
Chile
Warren Sargent
Belmont
Kentucky
G. W. Rice
W. Whiteman
Kate Henry
Covington
John Tatman
Donley
Homer Prather
Harry Brown
Fred Rice
Wesleyan University
Delaware
Robert Tugg
Brooksville
Wm. Nolan
Covingtons
Samuel Burt
Emma McKinney
Stella
Blade Hoover
E. C. Goslin
Aurora Indiana
Ake
Elda Howe
Ennis Howe
Sallie Rust
William E. Rice
James Tone
M. B. Church
Kemp
George E
Batavia
John E. Davis
Davis
Currys
Con. Bain
Courier
The
William Ferrer
Eastwood
Joan Mossy
A. H. Peterson
Peterson
G. W. Dlulick
Allegy Browning
Georgia
Macon
Pike Sales
C. B. Mathews
Grand Jury
Ecsiey
Union Township
Spence Malott C
Henningsb Dee Verdevsvene
James Cramer
Wayne James J. Turner
Jackson John Watson
Franklin R. D. Sharp
Esaals
J. H. Dobson
Miami
George H Use
Leander Daugherty
Nets
Tate
Thomas Windsor
Chris Homan
A. W
Jordan
Wayne George Chaney
Ted Jackson
Goshen
Samuel Shane Rowan Lytle, Jr
Petit Jury
J. D. Swope
Serer Ee
Franklin John Friend
Stonelick
John Dumford
Henry Gibbs, Jr
Foghat Bus
A. J. Kilgour
Wrens Pie
Pabaris
M.D. Ross Sebee
Franklin Pee
Bastyevens
Batavia Ira John
Bay WU Ib Icel Ie Partead
Tray
Mellin
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