Jones Jury Struggles to Seat Panel for Second Trial
News from Batavia reports Sheriff and deputies rode all night to summon a new venire of 50 names after exhausting an 88-name panel. Five jurors were seated from the first group, with further peremptory challenges and a 45-name venire pending to try to avoid moving the case to another county.
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Edward Jones
Jones
Davis
Leander Layman
Wayne Township
Henry Chapman
Franklin
W. ©. Housh
Washington
Andy Phillips
Farmer
Augustus Creager
Miami
F. M. Cary
Charles W. Pegg
J. R. Shaw
Michael Resinger
John Burner
James Bennett
J. F. Pidgeon
James Homan
George W. Howell
James Hanks
Homer Hahn
Charles Smith
Alex Swiney
Louis
Revenadier
W. R. Sells
Wm. Mansfield
Asa Woodmansee
Emil Houser
George Whittaker
Joseph Weaver
Gilbert Cox
Joe Fetter
R. D. Powell
G. W. Day
G. W. Good
J. J Irwin
L. A. Gorman
F. M. Fridman
Wm. R. Sells
John B. Turner
James Ackley
Batavia
Revival at Presbyterian church draws record crowds
The revival meetings led by Mr. Bell attract larger attendance than ever before with strong efforts and example. Meetings continue this week as several young people plan to join the church, and the congregation considers supporting Mr. Bell generously for his zeal and clear preaching.
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Presbyterian Church
Bell
Presbyterians
Infirmary Receives Poor and Wounded Veterans
John Newland and four children from Wayne township were admitted to the infirmary last week. One 17 year old boy can support himself. the others are helpless and will be sent to the orphan's home. Newland, an old soldier, draws 24 dollars a month but allegedly buys no groceries. A guardian may be appointed to apply his income to support. George Kayse from Amelia favors the infirmary, is badly wounded, and collects 12 dollars monthly. John Fay, another township veteran, is in the infirmary. he draws no pension because his wife Mrs Fay collects in his record. He protests he is the sole John Fay in his unit. An engineer blamed a collision as a case needing review. Much illness is blamed on an unordered overindulgence Simmons Liver Regulator claims to cure.
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John Newland
Wayne Township
Newland
George Kayse
Amelia
John Fay
Oliver Marshall Dies After Illness From Cancer
Oliver Marshall, son of Joseph Marshall, died Sunday morning after a long illness from stomach cancer. He married Miss Vella Brown and leaves a daughter. A Knights of Pythias and Masons member, his funeral was held today with burial in Union Cemetery.
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Oliver Marshall
Joseph Marshal
Vella Brown
Thomas Brown
Knights of Pythias
Masonic Brotherhood
Marshall
Union Cemetery
County Commissioners Adopt New Deed Record Indexing
At a recent meeting the board directed the county recorder to transcribe Deed Records Nos 10 and 22 and continue indexing under the new system. The board’s next meeting is scheduled for the 18th.
Old Loveland On Top Farmers Organize Institute
Loveland shows decade growth with new roads town hall and booming activity. March 8 and 4 host the first Farmers Institute with speakers on potatoes, ditching swamps, wheat, dairy, and farm economy. Local talent and papers accompany talks. officers listed. Secretary Bonham honored. Come to the Institute everybody.
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Loveland
F. A. Derthick
S.H. Todd
Institute
W. O. Thompson
Percgent
Bonham
Farmers’ Institute
Court Matters in Batavia and Nearby Dockets
A roundup of civil actions and court orders including contracts, foreclosures, and divorces. Notable items involve Smith Implement Co. versus E. T. Behymer, foreclosures against Mount and Penn, foreclosures for the Clermont Building Loan & Savings Co., and a dismissed state suit by McKibben against Franklin township. Bond posted for Perry South to appear, and various motions and rulings on security for costs and continuances.
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C. H. McNeil
Mary A. Penn
Ellen W. Williams
Sanford Williams
Andrew McKibben
Board of Trustees
Franklin Township
McKibben
Perry South
Otho Griswold
Logtown
Thomas M. South
Clermont Building, Loan & Savings Co
Hattie D. Moore
W. F
G. W. Roudebush
David Aible
Lewis J. Jones
Jones
Bennett
James Predmore
James Stewart
James E. Dailey
Board of Education
Amelia
William W. Reeves
Phoebe Reeves
John W. Lenin
Thomas Ganter
George B. Hill
Elmore J. Fagley
B. Q. Crane
James Conover
James Brown
Delilah Fox
Jacob M. Fox
Mathew Dugan
Thomas T. Heath
Hanover
W. Waldron
Stampede by hornets on the Atlanta Campaign told by veteran
A Clermont veteran recounts a hornet attack during the Atlanta Campaign that caused a chaotic retreat as Sherman’s forces pressed toward Jonesboro. He describes fleeing horses, panicked soldiers, and improvised rail repairs on the Macon Road while the hornets swarmed.
Howe granted new trial in Adams county murder case
Sylvester Howe, convicted of first degree murder in the killing of James Shaw, was granted a new trial by Judge Collings in Adams county circuit court Monday. The case originates from proceedings several weeks ago and hinges on issues raised during the fiat murder conviction.
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Sylvester Howe
James Shaw
Adams County
Collings
Gigantic ear of corn drawn from a farm garden
Judge Hulick found an 18 inch ear of corn in his corn crib. Every grain was perfect and packed. He noted the ear contained 907 grains. He used the find to test local lawyers' agricultural knowledge, marveling at nature's abundance in Ohio.
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Ohio
World Fair Exhibit Draws Wide Batavia Attendance
Batavia prepares for a multi township children’s world’s fair in the school building with manuscripts maps drawings and carvings on display. The Clermont schools strive for distinction as the C. C. T. A. holds a 1 pm program at City Hall featuring papers recitations vocal solos and an address on teaching with a 9 am setup deadline and a 10 am to 12 pm public viewing.
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Batavia
Clermont
City Hall
Feud Over Chickens Sparks Local Legal Clash in Batavia
A dispute near Batavia centers on ownership of several chickens between H L Kincaid and John Laycock after a visit from New Richmond. Laycock faces possible grand jury action for alleged theft while a judge weighs bond or recognizance and the case raises calls for court reform. Local notices adorn community life with a tea, religious services, and a district elder in trouble over age and propriety.
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H. L. Kincaid
John Laycock
Batavia
New Richmond
Laycock
Buried Alive for Life at Ohio Penitentiary
A Columbus convict George Jones sentenced to life in solitary confinement for murder planned to stab guard Gundy in the prison chapel. A long knife, hidden by Jones, led to confinement. McCune who forged the knife faces punishment. Other notes include local sales, Homestead trial updates, a murder in Scioto County, and church services ahead of Newtonsville meetings.
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George Jones
Columbus
Gundy
Jones
Gandy
Cock McCune
Loudon
McCune
New Richmond
Taylor Collins
Carl Richardson
James Culver
Charles Malloy
Louis Hicks
Davis
Meeting Programme for February 10 1893 at Mrs Dial’s Home
Roll Call asks for a Greek god name. Mrs Ranson leads Lesson. Table talk covers Political Trouble in France. David K McDoonald delivers Memory Drill. Miss Ema Townsley performs. Critic is Mrs Woolley.
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J. F. Dial
Ranson
France
David K. McDoonald
Ema Townsley
Woolley
Examination in Highland county yields twelve failures
Eighteen applicants were examined for teaching certificates in Highland county. Twelve failed. The test occurred on the 18th of the month. The day registered 18 degrees below zero. One candidate was a hired man earning 13 dollars a month.
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Highland County
Ohio bill seeks five year insanity ground for divorce
The Ohio Legislature considers a measure to create a five year insanity ground for divorce. Some observers argue marriage itself is irrational, but proponents face criticism from traditionalists who remain opposed to changes in marital law.
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Ohio
Measles Outbreak Eases in Lebanon Schools
Superintendent Lukens reports recent measles and whooping cough cases have nearly cleared in public schools. Earlier outbreaks hit primary and second reader grades, but now most rooms are short only one or two pupils.
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Lukens
Lebanon Gazette
Wagner Sleeper Run Between Portsmouth and Cincinnati
The P and W road adds a Wagner sleeper for Portsmouth to Cincinnati service to serve the early train and depart Portsmouth at 1 30 a m. Passengers may take the sleeper at 11 30 p m or when the through train reaches Portsmouth. The move aims to greatly convenience travelers.
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The
P. & W. Road
Portsmouth
Cincinnati
Cincinnati leaders plan half million boulevard linking suburbs
Leading citizens of Cincinnati’s suburbs met in Wyoming to arrange a boulevard project costing about five hundred thousand dollars. It will connect Avondale Bond Hill Carthage Wyoming Park Place Woodlawn and Glendale. A bill to authorize construction will be introduced in the legislature.
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Cincinnati
Wyoming
Avondale
Bond Hill
Carthage
Park Place
Woodlawn
Glendale
Aberdeen Justice of the Peace John Purdon Marrying by Bill
A report claims Aberdeen resident John Purdon is marrying couples using only the authority shown on a two dollar bill. Brown County papers deny the tale. Purdon, a former 59th Regiment officer known as Lieutenant Purd, Purd, and John, is a justice of the peace who requires licenses and proper formalities for marriages.
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John Purdon
Aberdeen
Brown County
Purdon
59Th
Appointment notice signals Clermont Democrats' fate inMcMahon era
In Cleveland's first term Clermont County gains were noted and Aaron Cleveland received offices. A engraved appointment to General McMahon’s inauguration staff goes to Hugh Nichols of this place. Nichols accepts, following General Corbin’s nomination. he and other civil officers will serve mounted in semi uniform.
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Cleveland
Clermont County
Aaron Cleveland
Clermont
Nichols
Corbin
Allen Glancy Returns from River District Installations
Deputy District Grand Master Allen Glancy completed a tour installing newly elected lodge officers in Neville Chile and Felicity. He praised the Brethren’s warm support and Odd Fellowship’s prosperous growth, noting the task was well-supervised by the ladies and carried out with his usual efficiency.
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Allen Glancy
Glancy
Fis
Odd Fellowship
Neville
Chile
Felicity
Clermontis
Bill Would Allow Township Assessors to Kill Unpaid Dogs
A satirical piece describes Mr. Winn proposing a bill to empower township assessors to shoot dogs whose taxes aren’t paid and to shoot the taxpayer if property is concealed. The proposal mocks officials who would enforce tax collection with deadly force.
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Winn
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