Batavia Brick and Tile Factory Planned Near River
A Batavia land proposal seeks eight acres between the depot and bridge for a pressed brick tile plant with daily capacity of 25 000 bricks and a copper shop employing about thirty. a shoe factory and cigar manufactory may follow. Key organizers include Anson Wilson Judge Hulick Frank White James Brown Joseph Bicking and John Orebaugh with an investment around 12000. The project promises local population and trade growth, cheaper materials, and new jobs as dirt is tested for suitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Blair
Blairville
Tasman
Messrs
Anson Wilson
Judge Hulick
Frank White
James Brown
Joseph Bicking
John Orebaugh
Moscow
Fire Fiend Burns Child in Oppossum Hollow Kitchen
A three year old girl left alone briefly in a house with a lit stove ignited straw and her clothing. She ran to the door as flames spread, the mother attempting to smother the fire but suffering burns. The child died the next morning after severe injuries. The report notes parental grief and includes an advertiser note on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from local outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pierce
Oppossum Hollow
Foreclosure of Ohio & Northwestern Rail Road Bonds Ordered
Judge Sage last Saturday ordered foreclosure of the mortgage bonds and sale of the road in the Investment Company suit. Marshal Simmons set the sale for March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio & Northwestern Railroad
Tug boat tsere bought for Cincinnati to Maysville towing
Alonzo Cushard E C Debruler and BE Debruler all of Moscow secured ownership of the tug tsere and will operate towing between Cincinnati and Maysville. They won the contract to handle all towing for Blair brick yard at Blairville, a sizable arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Cushard
E. C. Debruler
BE. E. Debruler
Moscow
Tsere
Cinecinnati
Maysville
Blair
Blairville
Clermont Boy Frank Larry Reaches Destination Safe
Frank Larry, once feared dead in Washington Territory snowfields, has arrived safely after a long journey. He traversed roughly 100 miles, much on foot through two feet of snow, bringing relief to concerned friends who heard from him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Larry
Clermont
Cincinnati woman shot by quarrelsome husband
Mrs. Kate Sigmund, long time keeper of a Cincinnati house of appointment, was shot Wednesday night by her drunken husband. He was arrested and jailed as the case goes to outcome. he had long depended on her earnings and is described as a loafer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Sigmund
Cincinnati
Brown County
Thieves Nabbed After Woolen Mills Robbery
The thieves Jim Calvers and Joseph Richmond were detained in Louisville last Thursday by Detective Crawford, transported to Cincinnati for identification, then brought to Batavia where they are jailed. They planned to ship stolen goods by boat to Cincinnati and await grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond
Louisville
Crawford
Cincinnati
Batavia
Marshal Fowler
Grand
Jim Calvers
Joseph Richmond
Death of prominent American engraver Frederick Juengling
Frederick Juengling a leading wood engraver died in Cincinnati from acute bronchitis after a long career in New York and Chicago area studios He worked with Harper Brothers Century Company and helped pioneer wood engraving for illustration He studied watercolor and oils at the Art Students League Cincinnati and led the association He earned a Munich 1882 gold medal and Paris Salon honorable mention in 1886
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Juengling
John A. Kline
New York
Cincinnati
Germany
Harper & Brothers
Juengling
Century Company
Art Students’ League, of
Munich
Township and Precinct Catechism in Local Terms
A humorous Q A list matches townships precincts with playful descriptions such as Felicity for happiness and Loveland for amour. It also notes Kemp's Balsam ads and a disruption at a Monroe township Democratic meeting leading to John Ross being bound over to court amid grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Township
John Ross
J. R. Clark
Squire Willis
Ross
A Feathered Cat Turkeys as Mouse Catchers at Elenor Farm
H C Derrick of Elenor farms houses a unique two legged turkey with a beak like a bird that acts as a rodent hunter. The bird stands by a mouse hole on one leg and uses a swift footed strike and a Judas kiss to capture mice. It has rid the house of vermin and follows Derrick afield. A Cincinnati hotel keeper offered $50 for the bird, but Derrick treasurers it as priceless and others seek such birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankee Doodle
H. C. Derrick
Elenor
Turkey
Batavia
Mrs McNair Injured In Carriage Fall In Bethel
Mrs John McNair of Bethel was thrown from a carriage when a spirited horse turned a corner, the crash splintering the vehicle and breaking the driver’s shoulder. Also reported, the Standard American Merino Sheep Breeders Association met in Rochester last week and set point scales for Rams and Ewes including weights and wool yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McNair
Bethel
Standard
Pastime Movements in Society and Amusement Circles
A roundup of social events in New Richmond Amelia Clermontville and surrounding areas includes Foster Edwards hosting friends from Lindale and Amelia, a Baptist church fundraiser, Knights of Pythias and Epworth League programs, S R B Westpost bean bake, Uncle Tom's Cabin Company at city hall, and upcoming plays and apron socials. Also notes a February 18 performance of The Lost Letter and a February 14 program with multiple acts. A fraud warning about a swindle using a special pen accompanies notices of sales in Goshen Stopelick and Afton with starts at 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Edwards
Lindale
Amelia
M. Behureh
Presbyterian Ladies Society
New Richmond
Eva Robb
Burnace Moreton
Clermontville
Kitchen
Warren County
Jenkins
Wilmington
Ladies Benevolent Society of the Baptist Church
Wen Hancock
Harry Powell
S. R
Westpost
Milford
Sibert & Gibson
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Company
City Hall
Batavians
Ladies of the Christian Church
Town Hall
Knights of Pythias
L. H. Williams
Epworth League
Maria Castlen
Ly Oja
George Clark
George Castlen
Dollie Ketchum
May Nichols
Charley Shaw
Emma Haussermann
Daisy Nichols
Dena Hodges
Frank Roberts
W. G. Warner
Wi Ceeyese
Neal Short
Heber K. Day
Thomas Post G. A. R
Cincinnati
John W. Lowe
Operay Hall
Eliza M. Irwin
Goshen
Phebe R. McCormick
Olive M. E
Stopelick Township
Elizabeth Niles
William Allen
Deerfield Turnpike
Afton
McCormick
Miner Lorenzo Ireton Killed by Snow Slide in Idaho
Lorenzo Ireton, former county resident, died last week in Boise County Idaho when a snow slide buried him while inspecting mines. A veteran, he served in Company K 79th Infantry. His parents live in Blowville and mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo
Ireton
Boise County
Idaho
79Th Infantry
Blowville
A KICK ABOUT ROADS
The Grumbler deplores the Ohio law allowing counties to fund free turnpikes for local landholders. He recalls paying heavy taxes to build the Moscow and Felicity road, noting the burden falls on adjacent property owners and even noting past embezzlement. He argues reforms are needed to ease an overtaxed taxpayer burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Moscow and
Felicity
Books Campbell and School in Steubenville Gazette
The Steubenville Gazette criticizes Governor Campbell for clinging to Republican paternalism and advocates against state involvement in providing school books. The piece argues education alone, not state book provision, helps prevent crime and parries calls to expand state roles to clothing or rituals for indigent children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Steubenville
Dem
Booth
State should not run school book business says Governor
Athens Messenger argues against state manufacturing of school books as a means to lower costs. It warns such government involvement would intrude on individual enterprise and resemble demagogy, urging citizens to resist state expansion into shoes and clothing as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Campbell
Gossip and Hymn Books Surprise Dr. Ashburn
Dr. Ashburn recalls buying cheap hymn books in Cincinnati that he later learned were deluxe editions worth much more. The piece notes his musical talent, Mrs. Ashburn and Percy’s singing, and debates on dancing among church members, urging dances not to clash with prayer meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Russia
Ashburn
Quartermaster Duties Include Mule Euthanasia Tale
Frank White recalls a tale about a quartermaster’s varied duties from requisitions to aiding a muddy retreat. He narrates luring a new mule herd into a clover field and stabbing the animals to release wind, claiming the mules survived though never fully recovered. Joe Stagg reacts with disbelief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank White
Kentucky
Bowling Green
Joe Stagg
Milford election seen as circus amid Pattison vote fears
A Milford observer recalls a chaotic election day as Pattison faces a tough Senate bid. Liquor interests and prohibitionists allegedly unite to back Pattison, while a local saloon association secretary lends support. The scene highlights tensions between prohibition and democracy in Ohio politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Pattison
Senate
Curbstone
Cincinnati
Saloon Keepers’ Association
Ohio
Local Social Notes From Hamilton County Visit Highlights
William J. Stickel and wife return from several days among friends in Hamilton county. A child of E Lindsey is sick with pneumonia. Rev. A J McElwain expected to begin a series of meetings at the Baptist church. Mrs Tibbets of Cincinnati visited with Mrs Leeds and Mrs Parker of Clermontville with Mrs K A Coombs. James H Butler has returned to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Stickel
Hamilton County
E. ©. Lindsey
A.J. McElwain
The
Baptist Church
Tibbets
Cincinnati
Leeds
Parker
Clermontville
K. A. Coombs
James H. Butler
City
Carpenter
Milford
A. Syser
Batlavia
Frank Davis
Diptheria
Andrests
Universalist Church
Conner
Mary Johnson
Jleuuie Forbes
Monterey
G. BR. Gater
G. R. Gates
Summerside
Dr. Roberts
Tuk Best Salve for Cuts and Sores
A claim for a salve that cures skin injuries and conditions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold by Dr. John Biun, Batavia, and J. B. Walker, Willinnia burg, for 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Biun
Batavia
J. B. Walker
Willinniaburg
Dead in His Cups New Richmond Youth Dies After Drinking
Frank Folk of New Richmond, age 22, drank a pint of alcohol at noon and died within the hour. The case is cited as a warning to boys against improper drinking, noting the fatal dose and reckless bravado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Folk
New Richmond
Common Pleas Court dispositions and local notices
Court opened with Judge Davis. Heard cases including W F Rondebush against Hedger with pendency notice, Harmon Prewing against Dacy lien adjustments, Beck versus Smith with dismissal and sale of estate interest, Estella Long against Charles Long alimony set at 25 dollars in 15 days, and injunction adjustments. Multiple February hearings listed. local notices mention Mt. Carmel lecture, town social updates, and obituaries for G A Gates and others with residents visiting and illnesses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
W.F. Rondebush
John Hedger
Harmon Prewing
John C. Dacy
Drucilla Beck
John W. Smith
Estella Long
Charles S. Long
Same
Frank E. Harry
W. W. Smith
Mary M. Waits
W. D. Waits
Thomas Teal
John Tatman
W. Hy Buchanan
Munday
Local items from town and county notes
Wright Prickett left for Kansas City Missouri. Emerson Thompson of New Orleans called on us. G W Sly, late war veteran, granted 25.00 monthly pension plus 750.00 back pay. Wilber Cramer returned from two years at Waverly Kansas. Lorren Goodpastor skies to Sapp farm. Miss Jessie Johnson of Blanchester visits the Grimes home in town. Mrs N J Prickett visiting son in law Mr W Bright at Midland City. telegraph operator Mr B Bright at same place. Laura Thompson visiting Midland City with the Skillmans. Republicans to choose postmaster today. Kelasay withdraws. Whitenack attended Cincinnati civil service exam. School progress under T F Lyons and D A Ferree. teachers praised. Next township meeting at Newtonville on the 22nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Prickett
Kansas City
Missouri
Emerson Thompson
New Orleans
G. W. Sly
Wilber Cramer
Waverly
Kansas
Lorren Goodpastor
Sapp Farm
Jessie Johnson
Blanchester
Lee Grimes
N. J. Prickett
Wm. Bright
Midland City
Laura Thompson
William Skillman
Henry Garrison
Isaiah Doughman
Kelasay
Whitenack
Cincinnati
T. F. Lyons
D. A. Ferree
Newtonville
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Chamberlain
Northwestern Hotel Reporter
Des Moines
Towa
John Bunn
Irwin & Cobb
Williamsburg
Blair Brick Works
Fielding
Jackson
Old Hickory
Amy
Branch Hill
Loveland
Laurel
Locust Corner
Stonelick
Price Co
Omic
Clermont Courier
Hezekiah
Bucklen
Richmond
Common Pleas Court
Cales Dak
George A. Johnson
John A. Gardner
J. A. Oskamp
Mary Oskamp
Rosa Hulsmeyer
Henry Hulsmerer
Mooruary
Jos. Whitaker
Edward Wood
Jacob W. Fishback
Philip Bishback
Geo. W. Cook
Chas
A. Sprague
State of Ohio
J. R. Conover
Emme Schaaf
Wiliam Ware
Albert W. Lewis
Elizabeth A. Lewis
John Allen
Ezekiel Slade
Peter Detar
John Chimier
Robert McClure
W. Rowan
Frank Williags
Augustus Iueno
George AT Leaning
Juenus J. Mullen
Edward F. Noyes
A. West
W.C. Mellen
S. A
Mt. Carmel
Govell
Edenton
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