Dark horse wins infirmary plum amid political clash
The Clermont infirmary board surprised longtime workers Hillin Gomier and Harlow by appointing Perry Robb of Williamsville over them after four weeks of delay. The move prompts criticism of party leaders as the Democracy digs its own grave ahead of next fall elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Robb
Williamsville
Dear
Robb
Hillin
Gomien
Harlow
Gomier
Easy Street
Clermont
Renowned Attorney Charles Blackburn Faces Terminal Illness
Attorney Charles Blackburn, a prominent and imposing figure in the state legal scene, has been diagnosed with Bright's disease and palsy, leaving him nearly helpless. Doctors say his life is limited, drawing sympathy from a wide circle of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Blackburn
Bright
Whisker Trim Turns Grim in Xenia Tale
An elderly Xenia man let his daughter trim his whiskers. After several snips the blades pressed into throat flesh, causing a painful wound that required patching. The tale echoes a German boots anecdote about unexpected snifters.
Naval Officer Williams Commands 52 Marines Aboard Baltimore
The Baltimore’s lieutenant Williams remains aboard on a cruise through Iloilo with orders lasting to October 15, 1900. He leads a company of 52 marines, a large seamanship unit praised as a premier command aboard the ship famed for Manila Bay action and tagged the Lucky Ship by sailors. He holds No. 21 among marine first lieutenants and is unlikely to be promoted immediately due to strict marine corps rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dion Williams
Williams
Baltimore
Uncle Sam
Honolulu
Manilla
Iloilo
Manila
Williamen
Marine Corps
Manila Bay
Williame
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Lowell's Letter on North Bend History and Romances
Lowell Roudebush writes from North Bend Ohio on January 31 1899 praising Virginia for Northwest Territory ideals and highlighting local birthplaces of presidents with nods to Benjamin Harrison and Ulysses S Grant. He describes Symes Harrison burial grounds Fort Hill and Spring Grove connections noting romance tragedy and science interest in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bend
Ohio
Courier
Virginia
Great Northwest Territory
Hamilton
Clermont
Benjamin Harrison
Grant
John Cleves Symes
Miami
Ohio Hills
Waters
Crescent
J. Scott Harrison
Benjamin
Gen
W. H. Harrison
Symes
Symes and Harrisons
Spring Grove
Big Miami
Ft. Hill
Harrison
Lowell Roudebush
Republican convention in Lebanon ends with discord over rules
A Warren county Republican gathering at Lebanon Court House debated primary rules and potential delegate conventions. Tensions rose as ex Republicans challenged former allies with sharp exchanges, a chair was nearly used as a weapon, and the vote to restore old primary rules passed. Party unity remains a concern as factions clash over strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Lebanon
Court House
Scoville
W. Probasco
W. Snook
U.S
Lot Wright
W. C. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Mr. Wright
Wright
Thompson
Two Policemen Foil Midnight Highwayman Tale
Two city officers in citizen clothes encountered a robber at midnight in a sparsely used alley. The stout greenhand tried to hold them up but the pair overpowered him and walked him to the station, ribbing him for his ignorance of urban police methods. Clermont’s Posey Curliss is highlighted among local cops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermonter
Clermont
Posey Curliss
Sergent the McMillen
Felicity
James Mount
Posy Curliss
Afton
Frank Bamber
Batavia
Orson Williams
Bantam
Tribute to Robert Burns as Jackson Sun poet praises 140th birth anniversary
A Jackson Sun writer under initials T. M. honors Robert Burns on his 140th birthday era, praising Burns as a genius with heart and satire that exposed falsehoods and aided poverty. The piece compares Burns to Byron and Scott and laments limited full name disclosure while celebrating the poet’s enduring Scottish spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Sun
Robert Burns
T. M
Byron
Moore
Scott
Gorse
New G. A. R. Commander Succeeds Col. Sexton
Captain W. C. Johnston becomes commander of the G. A. R. after Col. Sexton dies in Washington. Johnston, 56, a native of the county and resident of Norwood, enlisted in the 89th Ohio and served with honor. The office of commander in chief now sits vacant for the first time, with senior and junior vice commanders set to fill higher ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Sexton
W.C. Johnston
Washington
Captain Johnston
Cincinnati
89Th Ohio
Norwood
George B. Johnston
Clermont County Teachers Institute Sets February 18 1899 Program
The forty ninth session of the Clermont County Teachers Institute will meet at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church on Saturday February 18 1899 at 9 45 am. The morning program includes devotional exercises music by the Williamsburg Grammar School paper preparation of the teacher discussions on centralization township high schools and non essentials in branches. Afternoon sessions feature miscellaneous business a mixed quartet an address on imitation and imagination education and other talks by local educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Teachers’ Institute
Presbyterian Church, Williamsburg
N. R. Walker
Williamsburg Grammar School
Clermont County
Township
Prin
P. Cummins
Cincinnati
Brankeasaieet
Dosia Kain
W. N. Hailman
Dayton Trio
Behymer
DeWitt
Kain
O. M. Rae
Dell Denham
M. Fulton
A. L. Clark
L. Urnipsoed
Tobacco Market Frost Bites Receipts and Prices
Cold weather reduces weekly tobacco receipts and sales with overall poor quality though some excellent leaf appears. Two hogsheads at Morris house sell for 18.25 and 20.00, while old stock remains high and major buyers include large manufacturers with active bidding from smaller firms. Sales rotate from February 7 with Globe Bodman Morris Cincinnati Miami noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris House
Globe
Bodman
Morris
Cincinnati-Miami
Anti Lynching Law Faces Setback in Illinois Case
The Champaign county lynching of Click Mitchell and nearby Roscoe Parker case prompted a 5 000 liability rule for counties. Relatives sued Champaign county for five thousand dollars but the court instructed the jury that bystanders lacked unlawful intent, and the jury ruled for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Click Mitchell
Champaign County
Off
Roscoe Parker
Adams County
Mitchell
Clinton County Cuts Patronage to Foreign Stationers
The Clinton County commissioners withdraw patronage from foreign stationery houses and assign work to home printing establishments to save money and keep funds local. The note says the example should be followed widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton County
Boston Fair Board Elects New Officers At Batavia Meeting
A Batavia gathering of the Clermont County Agricultural Society elected new officers and department superintendents. The Boston Fair known for its county exhibit will offer larger premiums. Next fair on Owensville grounds runs August 28 to September 1 with J. Patton and J. Shaw among leading officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Fair Board
Batavia
Clermont County Agricultural Society
Ohio
Hgriggre
John W. Patton
Bethel
John C. Shaw
Nice Trormpor
J. O. Rapp
Owensville
John Rowan
Blowville
C. Bordwell
G. M. Roudebush
W. H. Miller
Gates
George Singsor
B. Myers
S. B. Myers
M. Roudebush
George W. Burnett
Bennett Behymer
J. B. Clemons
G. H.P. Page
J. C. Rapp
A. P. Roudebush
John B. Armstrong
Speed
E. D. Prather
P. A. Teal
G. H. P. Page
Jenny Derry
G. Smyser
Association
Court Matters and New Civil Cases Listed
New and ongoing court matters include Bertha A. Smith v Malington Smith divorce and alimony, Foster v The Lockland Banking Co dissolution application with EK Holmes as referee. Advertised appearances May 10 1899 at Atchley House Williamsburg to show cause why dissolution should not be granted. Other items: various judgments and settlements, trial docket dates February 20–28 1899, and partitions, guardianships, and security for costs orders across several cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha A. Smith
Malington Smith
T. G. Foster
Lockland Banking Co
EK. B. Holmes
Atchley House
Williamsburg
James
Archer
Eugene R. Hancock
Ludwick Evanshine
Mary
Taft
James Moorehead
Evaline Snell
James McMath
William Phillips
A. D. Barrow
Joseph Davis
A. J. Allen
Oscar Gaskins
Lincoln
James Robinson
John Fishback
John Baltzhizer
Harry Martin
M.G. van Camp
J.B. Swing
Co. P. & W. Railroad
Action For Money
Soloman
Fridman
Abrams
Fletcher
Hedrick
Gregg
Manning
Ralls
Myers
Hurley
Boyd
Britton
McAdams
Ross
Kirgan
Jones
Grate
Bickmore
Atlas National Bank
Master
Woodlief
Duckwall
Gaynor
Will Et al
van Camp
Citizens National Bank
Lebanon
Chas. Fenton
Robert T. Bonsell
R T
Bonsell
Frank Snyder
Mary E. Snyder
John Burger
Isaac Heywood
David Irwin
Geo. Hill
Elizabeth J. Bicking
Frederick Plodateadt
Cage
Atlantic Cable Celebration Remembered by Clermont Teachers
In 1858 the Clermont County Teachers Institute celebrated the supposed Atlantic cable laying with bonfires rockets and music. C N Browning wrote a poem sung by the glee club and readers seek fuller names of singers while editors recall the event and its brisk preparations and mixed success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Browning
Clinton Republican
Messrs
R. W. Clarke
William Howard
G. W. Hulick
Judgé Ashburn
Mr. Browning
Glee Club
Bert Everson
Francina Bryan
Boles
London
Ohio
Eva Bryan
Armacost
Indiana
Russel Smith
Lowell H. Smith
Colorado
Republican
The
Canton
Europe
Clermont
Institute Glee Club
W.©. Sargent
Batavia
Ladies give wax works show at city hall on Wednesday
The ladies furnishing society of the Presbyterian church presents Mrs Jarleys wax works at city hall on February 22. Citizens portray figures such as Uncle Sam George and Martha Washington and Miss Cecil Hulick acts as demonstrator. Proceeds benefit the society with a luncheon following the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Presbyterian Church
City Hall
Jack Hoerner
Flora
John Bull
Pickwick
Bardell
Ally Sloper
Mr. Jarley
Cecil Hulick
Jarley
Council Moves to Cut Peddler License Fee
A Monday night council meeting approved a resolution to repeal the current license ordinance and reduce the license from 1.50 dollars per day to 50 cents enabling peddlers to operate wagons within town limits.
Young People Plan Grand Dance at Bussman Hall
Owensville and vicinity prepare for one of the largest dancing assemblies at Bussman's hall on Tuesday evening February 14 Mardi Gras night. Music from Cincinnati and an elegant supper will be served. Everyone is invited for a delightful evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville
Bussman’s Hall
Cincinnati
Farmers Institute Set for February 17 in Williamsburg
Williamsburg farmers will host a two day institute on Friday and Saturday February 17 with an ambitious program of addresses discussions recitations music and lectures by L J Rondebush C E Bradfute and other speakers including several women. The program promises high interest topics for farmers and a large attendance is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Obituary notices from Warren County and surrounding area
Francis Fry aged 71 died at home in New Richmond January 1899. Mary Ayers 69 formerly of the county died January 27 at Sweet Wine Hamilton County heart disease. Lucinda McCann wife of David McCann died January 28 in New Richmond. James Turner of Lebanon died January 31 1899 aged 4 years the oldest citizen of Warren County. David Hare died February 8 1809 at Lindale aged 84. M Long sealer of weights and measures for Clermont County reports few scales short weighted but many in need of repair. He offers services to repair and overhaul scales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Fry
New Richmond
Mary Ayers
This
Sweet Wine
Hamilton County
Mt. Moriah
Lucinda McCann
David McCan
James Turner
Lebanon
Warren County
Eri
David Hare
Lindale
M. Long
Clermont County
Mr. Long
Tramp Asks for Trousers During Batavia Visit
A tramp sought food at a Batavia home last week and, after ample meals, asked for a spare pair of trousers. The ladies, blushing at the request, refused and he left, unaware of the embarrassment caused by his remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Oldest Subscriber Maintains 63-Year Courier Ties
David Kugler of Goshen, age in his eighties, visited the Courier last week to renew his subscription for 1800, marking 63 continuous years as a reader. He recalled riding a blank Courier paper from Cincinnati to Batavia at age 17, an early mode of delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kugler
Goshen
Courier
Kugler
Cincinnati
Batavia
Camp Fire Story to Be Told by Colonel Allen at Goshen Post
Kilpatrick Post No. 189 G. A. R. of Goshen invites Colonel Theodore F. Allen of Cincinnati to visit and present his camp fire story Six Hundred Miles of Fried Chicken and Blackberry Pie. He will recount the 3000 Union cavalry units from Ohio Indiana Kentucky and others eating through six hundred miles of fried chicken and blackberry pie during Morgan and Dute In invasion of Ohio. Allen, captain of company 1 7th Ohio cavalry Clermont county, is well known locally. The lecture promises vivid Morgan raid recollections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilpatrick
Goshen
Theodore F. Allen
Cincinnati
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
John Morgan
Bazil Dute
Allen
7Th
Ohio Cavalry
Clermont County
Pacer Unties Itself. Glancy Loses Wagon Goods
Allen Glancy bought a new horse and tried the pacer on Wednesday morning. The horse, untyed, wandered freely through the village while the wagon was loaded with packages for many customers. The ride delivered goods in convenient places but left the wagon wrecked and broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Glancy
Mr. Glancy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hillin, Gomier and Harlow
Wilhameville
Lowell
Strid Old Lebanon
Ting
Hawthorne
A Clermonter
Teachers’ Institute
Clermont Teachers
C. N
Browning
Atlantic
Normal Institute
Air—E Pluribus Unum
Iron Horse
Field
Morse
Cooper
Charming Entertainment
Clermont Military Band
Mardigras
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