Remarkable Juror Recalls Family Ties Across War Divides
G W Palmer, nephew of ex Governor John M Palmer, a Marathon juror, recounts a sprawling family saga from 1840s Illinois to Civil War service. He learns six brothers fought for the Union and two for the Confederacy, with three Union brothers killed at Antietam and others maimed. In Fayetteville and Marathon, his large family scattered, yet he later recognises a Batavia granddaughter, Mrs Day Worstell, confirming kinship. The meeting brings poignant joy during court recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Palmer
John M. Palmer
Illinois
Marathon
Petit Jury
Mr. Palmer
New York
Cincinnati
Fayetteville
Ohio
McClellan
West Virginia
Camp Dennison
Antietam
Palmer
Batavia
Mra. Day Worstell
Mac
al Childres
Batavia Longstress Wins Her Way At Florida Chautauqua
The Florida Chautauqua Assembly opens a nine week session from January 29 to March 31 with scenic beauty and lectures. Cincinnati's Louis Bloom Concert Company features Batavia contralto Miss Mary Ellen Teal who is praised by the press for several solos, starting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Chautauqua Assembly
Louis Bloom
Cincinnati
Mary Ellen Teal
Miss Teal
State School Commissioner Clears Batavia Schools of Charges
A letter from Ohio State Commissioner E A Jones confirms Batavia high school remains classified as first grade and endorsed by Ohio State University. The Batavia Board of Education asks local papers to publish the communication to quell false reports from the Clermont Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Batavia
OnIo
Clermont Courier
Board of Education
Batavia Village
Clermont Democrat
Batavia High School
Clermont County
Ohio State University
E. A Jones
Common School
J. I. Kipp
G. 8. van Horn
Frank White
E. K. Parrott
Loui8
Buerkle
Blaze on Teal House Roof Averted by Quick Action
A passerby warned of smoke from a chimney sparking dry shingles at the Teal House on Sunday night. Frank Binkley climbed a ladder, the hose was used, and after soaking the roof the danger passed. A brisk wind could have worsened the fire if not stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Teal
Frank Binkley
Fair Board Reorganizes with New Officers
Clermont County Agricultural Society elects B Gardner as president G W Burke as vice president A S Johnson secretary J O Rapp treasurer. General Executive Committee includes Gardner Burke Roudebush Wyatt Turner. Grounds Printing Auditing Finance committees listed with key names. Department superintendents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Clermont County Agricultural Society
Batavia
B. Gardner
G. W. Burke
A.S. Johnson
J. O. Rapp
B. B. Gardner
G. M. Roudebush
G. W. Wyatt
Isaac Turner
Gus Iuen
John Cover
A. C. Hutchens
Walter Day
A. 8. Johnson
G. L. Mead
Theodore Dennis
W. R Frey
Walter Miller
W. R. Frey
Pleasant Social Event Marks Mrs. Crane's 70th Birthday
A January 27 surprise party at Mrs. Elizabeth Crane's Mt. Holly home honors her 70th birthday attended by 25 friends. Guests enjoyed elegant dinner and music with remarks from Hockett Miley and thanks from Mrs. Miley. Local board notes recount retirements and next fair dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Crane
Mt. Holly
Behymer
Hockett
Miley
Nash
Smith
Bissantz
Applegate
Cleveland
Rhodomer
Abbie Crane
Messrs
Fire at Lindale Destroys Barn and Losses
On Saturday evening the barn of Mrs. Cynthia Slater near Lindale caught fire from an unknown cause and burned completely. A valuable team owned by Emmet Slater, farming implements, utensils, fodder, hay, corn, and other stock were destroyed. Total loss estimated around 1200 dollars with 300 dollars insured on the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Cynthia Slater
Lindale
Emmet Slater
Common Pleas Docket Includes Foreclosures and Trials
In common pleas court Judge Parrott the docket lists Nattle Nichols versus Rosanna Walters for foreclosure with damages claimed at 50 dollars. Anna Hill versus Perry Hull for alimony and injunction. Other matters include sale confirmed and sheriff ordered to convey real estate, and distribution ordered in Geo Neftzer versus Wm Neftzer. State versus O N DuBrus with plea withdrawn and special plea allowed. Anopa Hill versus Perry Hill temporary restraining order. Frye versus Houser costs awarded. Frye versus Bolander amended petition allowed within 20 days or case dismissed. State versus James Davis and Jacob Fishback both guilty of carrying concealed weapons. Fishback fined 200 dollars and committed to Cincinnati workhouse until paid. Neftzer versus Neftzer distribution ordered. Loaf Neftzer versus Geo Neftzer settled and dismissed. Haworth versus Kendle dismissed. Carpenter partners versus Smith judgment revived. amount seven hundred forty dollars and costs. execution awarded. State versus John Smith pleads guilty. jail until paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anopa Hill Ve
Perry Hill
Mary F. Frye
Thomas J. Houser
O. L Bolander
State
James Davis
Jocob Fishback
Cincinnati
Geo. Neftzer
Wm. Neftzer
Loaf Neftzer
Frank Haworth
Mary Ann Kendle
Avid L. Carpenter
John L. Carpenter
Partners
L. H. Smith
John Smith
Marriage Licenses And Wills Listed In Local Notices
A mix of marriage licenses and probate items appears, naming James Wilson to Missouri Broadus, both Felicity, and several executors and administrators for estates including those of F. M. Oxley, Leroy Frazier, J. H. Hamilton, Newton Corbly, Mary Custer, and Cora Oxley. Also notes a cremation directive and a literary promotion for McClare's February issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
Missouri
Broadus
Felicity
Pussy Wants A Corner Fur Trade Venture In Clermont Ohio
Two progressive young men near Batavia started a new fur bearing animal operation on five acres. They rear animals for pelts selling at two to three fifty dollars each and sell an oil with remedial qualities. Stock includes a dozen pairs of the creatures. James Maham of Afton to recruit more. The animal known as putorius foetidus is also called polkat zorilla and European ferret. The project aims to improve financial conditions in the fur trade. success hoped with careful management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Batavia
Vanderbilts
Peter Gray
James Maham
Afton
Two Cents Per Mile War Prices Abolished
Ohio House passes a bill to reduce passenger fares on railroads to war price levels, arguing lower rates boost traffic and aid the people. Senate expected to concur. Dow law tax hike from 350 to 1000 is effectively killed by referral to taxation committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio House
Ohio
Senate
Committee On Taxation
Mrs Christy of Marathon Celebrates Tenth Birthday
Sunday relatives and friends gathered at Mrs Christy widow of Jonathan Christy Clermont county commissioner to celebrate her tenth birth anniversary. Despite the cold, attendees from a distance traveled to honor her in Marathon. Charles Johnson and Mrs Johnson, daughter of Mrs Christy, attended with meals and gifts. Joe Singe and wife from Lockland visited Batavia relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christy
Jonathan Christy
Clermont County
Marathon
Charles Johnson
Clermont
Mra Johnson
Joe Singe
Lockland
Batavia
Military Carnival at Cincinnati Armory Promises Pictorial World’s Fair Reproduction
Arrangements are underway for a military carnival and grand reproduction of the world’s fair at the Cincinnati armory on April 18. The event, led by Colonel Hake, will utilize the armory’s rooms and corridors to showcase attractions from the pike and the fair, offering fashionable diversion in the East. Molphing advertises for indigestion relief, with Bunn’s Drug Store selling Kodol Digestive Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Cincinnati
East
Fioe
Hake
Bunn
Hayslip brothers plead guilty to second degree murder
The Hayslip brothers, three weeks after killing a companion in Adams County, pleaded guilty to second degree murder and received life sentences. The court’s action ends the case, saving county costs and upholding the law while condemning the youths to long years of remorse and confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayslip
Adams County
Death of Mrs Dorothea Schobert Widow of Frederick Schobert
Mrs Dorothea Schobert aged about 90 widow of Frederick Schobert longtime resident of the town died Saturday February 3 1906 Funeral services were held in the U B church Monday by Rev Fischer Interment in Citizens cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea Schobert
Frederick Schobert
U. B
Fischer
Citizens’ Cemetery
Milford Knife Fight Leaves One Wounded in Neck
In Milford last Wednesday Barney Lynch and William Gash quarrelled and fought. Lynch drew a knife and slashed Gash in the neck, Gash being badly wounded. Both men were arrested and Gash was treated at home by the marshal for safety. The town has lately seen a rise in rowdyism and cutting incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Barney Lynch
William Gash
Lynch
Gash
Ohio State University to Open Summer School
The Ohio State University will open a summer school beginning June 25 aimed at helping teachers broaden their information fields and graduates pursue a first course of study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
Sporting Annual from Richard K Fox offers event records
The notice advertises a Sporting Annual compiled by Richard K Fox of Franklin Square New York. It covers athletics boating racing swimming cycling baseball football boxing and championships with reliable game information. It costs 10 cents plus a 2 cent stamp to order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard K. Fox
Franklin Square
N.Y
New Richmond Revival Draws Busy Congregation
A revival in New Richmond has drawn many to enroll in the heavenly army. Meetings ran from sunrise to 9 p m for several weeks, led by Rev. W J Dunn, pastor of the church, with strong interest throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond
Heavenly Army
W. J. Dunham
Pleasantly Surprised at Pleasant Surprise Dinner
Friends of Mr and Mrs Edward Nussbaum of Amelia surprised the couple with a Sunday gathering. A fine country dinner was served and the attendees included Peter Nussbaum and wife Henry Nussbaum and wife and daughter Anna Mr Wagoner and wife Mrs Havcock Mr Langhouser and wife and Mr Rousing and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Nussbaum
Amelia
Peter Nussbaum
Henry Nussbaum
Anna
Wagoner
Havcock
Langhouser
Rousing
Aged Woman Injured in Fall at Piqua Residence
An elderly woman, visiting in Piqua, suffered a severe fall while descending cellar stairs. She sustained a compound arm fracture, multiple broken ribs, and internal injuries. She receives nursing from her children and faces a lengthy recovery period ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fishback
Piqua
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clermont Juryman
Batavia Longstress
Indites
Professor Collins
Columbus
J. E. Colluins
Fair ‘Board
Proceedings
W. G. Day
Gus Tuen
Theodore Bennett
Mattie Chaney
Gates
John Rowan
Fairer Fair Grounds
Medaris
Rowan
Small Insurance
Common Pleas
NEW Castes
Nattle Nichols
Rosanna J. Walters
Mary Taborne
Anna Hill
Perry Hull
Wm. Neftzer Et al
Va. O. N. DuBrus
Japtice Paxton
Louisa Bonnell
Josephine Vandevaort
Sarah E. Oxley
F. M
Oxley
Francie M. Frazier
Will Annexed
Leroy 8
Frazier
Thos. L. Hamilton
J. H. Hamilton
Ve. T. L. Hamilton
Newton Corbly
Rich
C. Corbly
Newton
Aaron Corbly
Wm. C Coombs
Richmond
John Ranyan Corbly
Edith Daly
Mary Custer
Goshen
Florence Gillespie
Winter Ella Gillespie
Joseph Custer
Testator
Wm. W. Motelnger
F. M. Oxley
Alice Oxley
Alice
Wiltshire
Francie M. Oxley
Remaina
Cora Oxley
Sarah EB. Oxley
McClare's
Noah's
Clermont Farm
House
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