Leopard Attack at Terrace Park Ends in Tragedy
Young John Robinson of the Robinssons troupe attempts to calm a leopard after it escapes into Terrace Park. The beast mauls him as bystanders attack. Robinson dies from wounds though others intervene. The leopard, valued at $2,000, would have been kept as a trophy if not for the fatal encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinsons
Terrace Park
Clermont County
Miami
Church
Leopard
John Robinson
Robinson
Big Foot Burglaries Plague New Richmond and Batavia
The Courier notes a series of burglaries in New Richmond and Batavia blamed on two intruders a big man and a little man. They entered houses by windows around 3 to 4 a.m. sought money and valuables but left with little taken, then moved between towns by daybreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond
Batavia
Courier
New Richmond Independent
Mrs. Lindsey
Market Street
Official figures clash over Clermont Jones trial costs
Brown County News quotes an official denying Clermont county totals. Local records reportedly show Clermont spending over 4 000 and Brown county claiming totals exceed 26 000. The unnamed official challenges the Browns to inspect the books while community notes mention an upcoming M B Guild entertainment fundraiser at month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Courier
Clermont
Jones
Clermont County
Brown County News
Brown County
Troe
Curiosities of Bethel Collector Showpieces From the Past
W. M. Scott of Bethel displays relics ranging from 180 year old hares to a 1728 coffee mill, a 150 year old London flintlock pistol, and a revolution horn dating to 1780. He hosts lively talks on history while a Sun editor’s note debates whether youths should seek wealth in cities or wait for opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Scott
Bethel
Ohio
Headley
Valley Forge
London
Bunker Hill
Bredwell
Yorktown
Scott
Made Him Quit Coughing: Sentry Poison Mix-Up
Captain William Sinks of New Richmond, serving as a hospital steward, prepared a medicinal mix for a coughing sentry at a post hospital in Indiana. The sentry refused, but was forced to take it and later claimed it was poison. An inquiry found the medicine had been meant for the coughing patient but was given to the wrong man after misidentification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Will Sinks
New Richmond
William
Indiana
Sinks
Coit Cleared of Murder Charge in One Case
Col. Coit, whose trial stretched weeks, was last week cleared of murder in a single case and faces possible charges in one or two more. The proceedings are described as a farce, contrasting the treatments of Pills versus Simmons Liver Regulator. The ad notes it as pleasant to take and claims relief from constipation biliousness sick headache and dyspepsia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Coit
Simmons Liver Regulator
Simmons Liver
Lea
Pleasant Path Turnpikes Bids Opened At Clermont
Clermont commissioners opened bids for free turnpikes including Batavia and Back Run and Lindale Laurel routes. Bidders listed include J F Hill W R Picklehimer John Patterson Hartman Burkle McKay and others with varied per foot and overall prices. several sections had bids rejected after awards were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Batavia
Back Run
W Pickzehimer
Hartman
Barkle
Perry Se
B Glancy
Burkle
JF Hill
J A Work
Geo Brown
Picklehimer
Oscar Bersios
John Patterson
Lev
Fillegar
Dan Hillen
A. M. Jeffries
Asser McKay
Filmore Ross
Homer Mabam
Fred Burkle
A. Cramel
Wright Sprague
Aud. Houck
W. R. Picklehi
Mer
Lindale and Laurel
J. W. B. Carnes
J. W. Fisher
L. H. Nichols
Sam Bolender
A. Cramer
M. Burkle
Perry Rohmer
B. Cowguill
E. L. Fagin
T. M. Cowguill
Oscar Gasking
John Smith
A. G. South
Stillwell
R. S Ferguson
F.M. Benjamin
Gardner
B.N Henderson
Bete
J. E. Shaw
Bec
F Hutchin- Jas White
Son
Per Rod
H B Lanham
Mutch’son
Aices
Hartman’s
Perry, Rohmer
F Hutchinson
McKendrie
Meyers
M Cowguill
N Armstrong
B Cowguill
Fulton Hanna
F Hannpah
Pewee
D Ross
McGraw
W Ross
Gregor & Day
J W Ross
South Milford
G W Butler
M Brazier
E South
T M Cowquill
Fred Burgle
GS Roy
HI Robertson
F Nachrae
J A Boyce
W Pickelhimer
Bullskin Turnpike
Armstrong
Hicks
Hiram Smith
EH Hall
D Bavis
Gregor & Oere
Julian Hurley
Frank Jones
Hartman’s School
J. B. Glancy
W. R. Picklehimer
Roy. McKendree
Fulton Hannah
J. F. Hill
Lindale
Laurel
Cedron
D. E. Bavis
No Shadow Seen As Groundhog Foretells Early Spring
The report notes no shadow was cast last Sunday when the groundhog emerged, due to dim light and a lack of reflection in a glass mirror and stove furnace. It concludes the creature remains convinced that spring will come early.
February Table Talk offers new recipes for housekeepers
The February issue of Table Talk highlights many kitchen recipes in the Housekeeper's Inquires including Dainty Cakes for Afternoon Teas Creole Recipes and Sauces for Meat and Fish. It also lists new books for the Housekeepers Library and invites readers to request a free sample copy from Table Talk Publishing Co Philadelphia Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Table Talk
Housekeepers
Table Talk Publishing Co
Philadelphia
Court Docket Entries from Miami Township Proceedings
Transcript appeal before Squire Blackburn lists James Brown versus William Scott. Foreclosure action James Jarman versus Thomas C Logan. Credit case Cale Jones against William and Mary White for $500. Armilda Tatman versus McClannahan for $626.22. Attachment in Delcina E Bunver versus Charlie W Wilson. W P Cramer versus Arizella M Cramer divorce action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brown
Wm. Scott
Squire Blackburn
Miami Township
John Jarman
Thos. C. Logan
Cale Jones
Mary White
Armilda Tatman
McClannahan
Delcina E. Bunver
Charlies W. Wilson
W.P. Cramer
Arizella M. Cramer
Monterey Trio’s Derby Hat Oath Ends in Frosted Flowers
The planned marriages of three Monterey girls to three Newtonsville suitors are called off because the men cannot obtain orange blossoms in time for Derby hats due to Florida frosts. The piece notes the union would have been notable but mirrors ordinary shifts as women increasingly lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Newtonsville
Florida
Eye patient regains sight after specialist operation
Mrs. R F Rush of this place had rapidly failing eyesight and could not obtain glasses. Dr Ashburn referred her to Dr Sadler who last Saturday performed an operation on the eyes. The procedure promises complete restoration and eyes stronger than in fifteen years. She remains in Dr Sadler's private hospital until she can return home in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Rush
Ashburn
Sadler
Six Men and One Older Cripple Seek Work in Batavia
Six young men and one middle aged man trudged through rain and mud to Batavia and were taken to city hall. A fire, meals, lodging and breakfast were provided before they continued wandering in poor prospects but with hope for better days ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Fletcher Day Spars With The Courier Over Public Works
In a sharp local exchange Fletcher Day of the Times criticizes The Courier for urging a court house and water works in Fellcity. Day accuses the piece of political maneuvering and calls for a vote on improvements, urging readers to back county pride and public utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Day
The
Times
Felicity
Court House
the Courier
Jones
Huris
Brother Day
Batavia
Mt Carmel Farmers Institute Plans For February Meeting
The Mt Carmel Farmers Institute program for February 10 and 11 features opening exercises, farming topics, and discussions on fruit culture soil fertility and farm profits. Notable names include M Johnson G R Johnson W W Farnsworth E C Ellis Ayer Boyce and Capt W H Fagley with music and literary segments throughout both days. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised to purify blood and relieve rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Williamsburg
Mt. Carmel
M. Johnson
Ellis
G. R. Johnson
W. W. Farnsworth
John Ayer
Pure Blood
B.C. Ellis
Orchard Management
W. W. Farnaworth
E. C. Ellis
Brown County Sermon Prize Winners Named
A Boston sermon association offered 600 in prizes for four best sermons from about 900 entries. Four papers won the prizes: Rev. G. R. Wamdewater Bt Andrew NY Rev. C. J. Wood York PA Rev. E. Campbell Belle vue PA and Henry King Hannah Lexington MA, son of W H Hannah of Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sermon Association
Boston
Massassachusetts
G. R. Wamdewater
Bt Andrew
New York
C. J. Wood
York
Pennsylvania
E. Campbell
Bellevue
Henry King Hannah
Lexington
Massasachusetts
W. H. Hannah
Georgetown
Dollar Time or Doom Enduring Weapon Debate
In a interview Dr Jameson argues strong arms alone fail against massed firepower stressing ammunition limits and the need for accurate small arm fire over heavy guns. He notes even fortress magazines cannot stop rapid infantry fire and warns armies in the field must avoid wasteful volleys and rely on disciplined aimed shooting.
Farms and Fruits Tales Told at Williamsburg Institute
The ninth annual Farmers Institute session in Williamsburg convened at the Presbyterian Church despite rain. Lectures covered air and soil health, education on farms, vegetable physiology, water for plants, and taxation. The evening program supported the Christian endeavor with a $22 benefit, and farmers pledged to return in a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Institute of Williamsburg
Presbyterian Church
F. W. Walker
Fulton
W. A. Kellerman
Isaac Redrow
Kellerman
Juliette Buchner
Christian Endeavor Society
Kate Felter
Edith Shafer
Chatterton
Canter
Daily
Grigs
Ethel Walker
Jessie Dewitt
W. C. Thompson
C. E. Bratton
J. C. Henderson
George Medary
L. B. Taylor
Isaac Titus
Adai Durham
Local talent concert at city hall to aid pavement fund
A Friday evening program at city hall features Batavia quartet with three numbers including Larboard Watch, vocal solos by Mrs. Belt and Prof Chatterton, Angel's Serenade violin solo by P F Jamieson, readings by Halick Keen and Lockwood, and a violin piano trio. Admission is 25 cents with all proceeds to pay the pavement debt to the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Batavia
Charles Belt
Professor Chatterton
Angel
P. F. Jamieson
Cecile Halick
George A. Keen
Allen Lockwood
Sunday Afternoon Meetings at Grand Army Hall
The third in a series of Sunday afternoon meetings drew a crowded audience at Grand Army hall. Simeon G. Teasdale led a talk titled How to Live after opening with What a Friend we have in Jesus and prayer.
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Grand Army Hall
Jesus
Simeon G. Teasdale
M.E. Church
P. F Jamieson
Rev. Morris
B. F. Acra
Joseph Bicking
J. 8. Parrott
Hugh Nichols
Prof. Chatterton
Miss Mary Wamaley Loses Hand in Farm Accident
In Liberty township Miss Mary Wamaley picked up a dynamite cap with fuse on a kitchen floor and lit it. The blast mangled her right hand, later requiring amputation of the thumb index and a finger. she was recovering in the afternoon and doctors planned further care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Coleman
Dre. Coleman
Osborne
Miss Wameley
Ohio Assembly member pushes marriage license price hike bill
Mr. Gray of the Ohio Assembly introduced a bill to raise marriage license fees from 75 cents to $2. He is not viewed as a public benefactor, and some suggest a premium on marriages and a license reduction to 25 cents would better serve the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Ohio Assembly
Installation of Oleander Encampment officers leads to Feb county league meeting
District Deputy Grand Patriarch Dr. Frank P. Hamilton installed W. O. Robinson as chief Patriarch John Zurmuhle as high priest Andrew Hauck as senior warden L C Dietz as junior warden Joseph Bicking as scribe Albert Heinrici as treasurer Friday evening. A BB game oriented meeting is set for Amelia on Saturday February 15 to organize a county league with representatives invited from Batavia Williamsburg Goshen Amelia New Richmond Bethel Felicity and Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Hamilton
Oleander
W. O. Robinson
John Zurmuhle
Andrew Hauck
L. C. Dietz
Joseph Bicking
Albert Heinrici
Amelia
Batavia
Williamsburg
Goshen
New Richmond
Bethel
Felicity
Moscow
Pegg in Town Visiting Batavia Sister
Hon. C. W. Pegg of Batavia is in town visiting his sister Mrs. E. J. Fisher. Pegg is described as a man who becomes more attractive with age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Republican
C. W. Pegg
Batavia
E.J. Fisher
Owensville Man Kills Self in Blanchester Despondency Cited
Lewis LeGrand 31, an Owensville resident and longtime barkeeper for Andy Debord in Blanchester, shot himself in the temple with a .38 revolver last Thursday night. Despondency from hard times is believed to have prompted the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis LeGrand
Owensville
Andy Debord
Blanchester
Bank to open in Lebanon next month
President Hayner of the First National Bank of Lebanon organized a bank in Love land with a large meeting at the city hall. Prominent citizens will take the stock and operation is expected to begin by the first of next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayner
First National Bank of Lebanon
Loveland
Mrs Melle Robinson Dies in St Louis at 85
Mrs Melle Robinson nee Bamber former Batavian resident dies at home in St Louis on the 28th of consumption aged about 85. She was wife of James Robinson a carpenter. Burial from the Catholic church at Owensville on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melle Robinson
Bamber
St. Louis
James Robinson
Owensville
Britton Buys Blood Hounds From Louisiana
William Britton of Williamsburg received six fine blood hounds from Louisiana, including a savage bitch and five dogs. He believes the pack, after training, can trace most anything, even to the deficit in the National treasury, a tough job for financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Britton
Williamsburg
Louisiana
Cramer Seeks Divorce from Arizella
W P Cramer of Stonelick township asks for divorce from Arizella married Sept 1890 with one child Servetus. He alleges indiscretion influenced by several named men at multiple Stonelick locations. Defendant now lives in Highland county. alleged bad conduct from July to October 1895. Plaintiff represented by Nichols and Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Cramer
Stonelick Township
Arizella
Servetus
Cramer
Highland County
Nichols & Nichols
Yale's Newest Devil's Action Returns for Seven Night Run
The engagement starts Sunday at Fountain Square with seven nights of performances. Seats went on sale last Sunday as C. H. Yale promises many surprises for visitors this season. He notes unprecedented changes, including new acts, ballet elements, music, costumes, and scenery across the first and second acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Yale
Fountain Square
Yale
Death of an Aged Lady Brimmer near New Richmond
Mrs. Charlotte Brimmer widow of Richard Brimmer died at her son Richard's home near New Richmond on Tuesday at age 70. A native of Virginia she came to Clermont with her husband in the sixties. The couple once ran omnibus lines and later was a Washington mail contractor. Survived by four children two married daughters in Washington Mia William Worstell of Batavia and Richmond at New Richmond. Interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery Batavia.
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Charlotte Brimmer
Richard Brimmer
Richard
New Richmond
Virginia
Clermont
Washington
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Coit
Fort OF Clermont
W. H. Fagley
W. W. Farpaworth
A. Boyce
Muale
P. Bennett
Pranning
Cence W. W. Farnsworth
Hood
Liamsburg Institute
U. B
Clermonters
Clermonter
Fountain Theatre
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