The Drom Major Arrest Shocks Goshen Community
R B Hant a Goshen tailor and drama instructor is arrested in Chattanooga on a serious charge alleged by his daughter Grace a young teacher. She accuses him of months of illicit acts threatening her life as he fled to a hotel and faced magistrates denying the charges. He was jailed as drums sounded and investigators pursued the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B Hant
Goshen
Chattanooga
Hunt
Grace
Mason
G. AR
Snowy February storm and revival meetings draw crowds
February weather records a four inch snow fall with damp heavy flakes on Saturday night into Sunday morning yet worshipers packed churches as revival meetings proceed. The fourth session led by Rugh L Nichols featured The Value of the Soul with Chatterton, Bly and Judge Davis. Louis Hicke esq will lead next Sunday's 3 pm talk inviting all men and boys to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamieson
Robinsom
Judge Davis
Edison Lockwood
Louis Hicke Esq
Avelind
All for Love in Loveland Street Brawl
A love triangle ends in a street scuffle between two girls vying for a young man's affection. The clash grew loud with words and small-area combat, leaving hair, ribbons, garters, and buttons scattered over a block as onlookers separated them. The swain watched from a window and withdrew his interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
Court hears tale of saloon-keeper father and drunken horse supper
A Cleveland court heard a little girl describe her father a saloon keeper who fed a horse at the table causing chaos. The horse knocked a mug, toppled the table, burned its tail, and escaped as the father allegedly attacked the girl and a lamp, with police arresting him after many prior detentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Monterey Meetings Bring New Accession Numbers
Rev Bell preaches in Monterey Thursday night and the meetings yield twelve to fourteen accessions. On Sunday the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered and new members publicly received. The article urges nourishment to prevent sickness and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla for poor appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Monterey Thursay Hight
United Brethren to Hold Batavia Quarterly Meeting
The presiding elder of the United Brethren church arrives this Saturday to conduct a 7 PM quarterly meeting. Sunday services begin at 10 AM with communion at 11 AM. A roast feast is planned for 3 PM that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Batavia
Loveland Board of Trade Organized and Leaders Named
A Loveland board of trade is organized with Ervin Maxwell as president Theodore Sengstak as first vice president A N Paxton as second vice president and A B Brook as treasurer The society aims to promote trade and business and attract manufacturing giants to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
Ervin Maxwell
Theodore Sengstak
A. N. Paxton
A. B. Brook
Batavia Artist Will Scott Gains Noted Engraving Skill
Batavia native Will Scott son of Edward Scott of the Batavia jewelry store has mastered engraving on metal including gold and silver. He is praised as a favored young man in Batavia and demonstrates exquisite work with the graver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Scott
Edward Scott
Batavia
Farmer’s swine sales record spans thirty-one years
In the Waynesville Gazette a local farmer shares a thirty-one year record of swine sales totaling $84,78,50,. 2. He notes peak pricing of $1450 per hundred pounds in 1664 and a low of 42:86 in 1878, illustrating market fluctuations and personal sales history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesville
Fox drive near Teal Oaks attracts crowd of 1500
A fox drive last Saturday near Teal Oaks drew about fifteen hundred spectators. The foxes were not captured as three of the Fox family were startled and escaped. Attendees enjoyed the event and another drive is likely planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tealows
County bill calls for killing untagged taxed dogs
C W Gray of Fayette County introduces a bill ordering the killing of all dogs not properly collared and tagged as paid. The assessor would get one dollar per dog killed and be fined 200 dollars for each unkilled dog. The bill lacks provision for laundrying the collars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W.gray
Fayette County
Whisperings of love and a church punishment
A girl named Ina whispers in church in Morgan township and is fined five dollars and sentenced to ten days in jail. She is taken to Portsmouth where authorities face public outrage and secure her release after pressure from citizens and commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iona Crabtree
Morgan Township
Beloto County
Portsmouth
Presbyterian ladies to host afternoon tea at Mrs Judge Nichols
The ladies of the Presbyterian society will hold an afternoon tea at Mrs. Judge Nichols residence on Friday from 2 to 4 o clock. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Society
Judge ‘Nichols
Horse and Horse From Palace to Gutter
Two horses died in a single day near Bata via as election tensions rise. One derelict horse, once tied to George Baum's Palace Stable, changed hands through several owners then collapsed near a tombstone factory. Sheriff Teal’s horse also died, minutes after leaving the stable during a drive past McAfee residence, cited as heart failure amid hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace
Gutter
Batavia
Hamilton
Tombstone
George Baum
Harve Hamilton
John Livengood
Livengood
Teal
McAfee
Mack Jeffries
Probate Office Visit Reveals Marriage License Record
Courier reporter questioned Deputy Charley Whippy about any “unfortunate” cases yesterday. The deputy quietly presented the marriage license ledger and continued his work, quoting a Tom Hood poem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Whippey
Tom Hood
Tobacco market report from Cincinnati Ware House weekly summary
The Cincinnati Tobacco Warehouse Company notes mixed prices but rising activity for the week ending February 8 16. Sales were larger, buyers showed more interest, and the old stock is slowly decreasing while new crop offerings rise. Bright trash tobacco sells well above shipper marks and manufacturers are actively buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Tobacco Warehouse Company
Sale of Cattle and Farm Implements at Mppert Farm
A.W. Gilfillen offers five Jersey cows for sale at John M. Mppert's residence on Saturday February 22, 1806. Five head, aged two to six years, two are fresh, quality animals. Cattle to be sold on easy terms. Mrs Mppert will also offer a lot of farm implements and stock at the same time and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Gilfillen
John M
Jersey
Woman burglar in own home tries to reclaim child
In New York last Wednesday David Herz awoke to a figure at his table. He wrestled with the intruder until a crying child caused both to beg not to hurt the baby. The intruder proved to be his wife, who had left six weeks earlier. She was discharged by the magistrate in police court, with sympathy noted for a mother seeking her child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironton Register
New York
David Herz
Herz
Flowers Bloom in Spring Display at Moore’s Grocery
Rev Robert Big showcases hyacinths in Moore’s grocery show window attracting admiration. The fragrant display fills the large store with pleasant odor as flowers sell quickly and are restocked from a large stock. Fans of hyacinths are urged to view the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert, Big
Moore’s Grocery
Moore’s
Clermont County Farmer George W. Duckwall Assigns for Creditors
George W. Duckwall, longtime Clermont County farmer with a 200 acre Duckwall bottoms tract, assigned for creditors to Perry J. Nichels. Liabilities about 20 000 dollars, assets estimated under 15 000. Mortgages total around 10 000. No formal probate filing yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Duckwall
Clermont County
Duckwall Bottoms
Perry J. Nichels
Thomas C. Logan
Felicity
W.W. Prather
Hog dies in water bath during attempt to capture it
Frank Brown tried to corral a free roaming hog. The hog fled to a platform beside a water barrel used for hog killing and jumped in head first. The animal died without a sound, leaving Brown puzzled by the animal’s apparent defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown
Mr. Brown
Loveland bankers plan new city bank on Jackson Street
Loveland neighbors pursue rapid city status. Morton Hayner of Lebanon National Bank and his son Harry Hayner of Farmers Bank Clarkeville visited Loveland to finalize a new bank set to open on Jackson Street once furniture is in place, likely next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
Morton Hayner
Lebanon National Bank
Harry Hayner
Farmers’ Bank
Clarkeville
Jackson Street
Batavia Farmers Institute to Host Large County Meeting
The Batavia Farmers Institute, backed by State authorization and broad county support, schedules February 26 and 27 as two key days for a major gathering. The program promises valued lectures, music, recitations, and other attractions for farmers and the public, with wide welcome and strong community interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Farmers’ Institute
Clermont
England's naval strength compared to America
A New York Mainland Express writer argues Britain has 36 armored ships in service and 188 unarmored ships, while America has 20 armored ships and 2 unarmored. Britain leads in both current and future builds, with about four times as many ships ready for war and over twice as many under construction. Central and South American fleets could add about 80 ships, but Britain still remains stronger, as John Bull cannot spare fleets due to concerns about Russia and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Mainland Express
Great Britain
America
Central and
South America
Britaan
John Bull
Russia
France
Repentancre and Remarriage After Hillsboro Shooting
A Hillsboro shooting between Jud Patton and Charles Woodmansee led to Patton’s divorce. Patton and Woodmansee’s wife later reconciled and remarried after a brief encounter and license. The item ends with an editorial moral and a testimonial for Simmons Liver Regulator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Hillsboro
Jud Patton
Charles Woodmansee
Paying for Pavements
A Friday evening city hall concert draws a distinguished local audience to support a fundraising music program. The program features multiple vocal and instrumental pieces performed by named local artists, with admission set at 25 cents and 15 cents for children under twelve. Profits go to a paying fund benefiting public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vee
Paine ii Seni H Yan
Cule Misa
Eoile Hallok
Bolo
Geo PR. Cnatterton
Code Dices
Renee PF
Jamieson
Insane Wife of Keytown Woman Triggers Sheriff Ride
Mrs Olive Green wife of George Green of Keytown is declared violently insane under certain conditions and was last week moved by Sheriff Teal and a deputy to the infirmary awaiting transfer to the insane asylum. On the trip she smashed a window and caused disturbances, with the sheriff returning scarred. The restraint cost eighty six dollars at Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Green
George Green
Keytown
Teal
Athens
The Family Album Charity Entertainment at City Hall
The Methodist ladies of the M. B. church present The Family Album at City Hall on Thursday evening in February. Admission is 20 cents for adults and 15 cents for children, with proceeds aiding the church. Mr. Everett of Covington, Ark, will conduct the performance. Belfast lodge organized in Highland county last Friday with forty three charter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B
City Hall
Mr. Everett
Covington
Belfast
Highland County
Married in Last Week List and Hillsboro Insanity Remark
The last week saw George Rules wed Kate Smith, George W Walmer to Rebecca Bloomer, Edward C Iensel to Estella Foster, Samuel McGrayson to Maggie Stroup, and Samuel Lebeau to Katherine Osterholtz. Charles Emery of Hillsboro was sent to the asylum for insanity amid a quip about people knowing others' actions most of the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rules
Kate Smith
George W.’almer
Rebecca Bloomer
Edward C. Iensel
Estella Foster
Samuel McGrayson
Maggie Stroup
Samuel Lebeau
Katherine Osterholtz
Ripley Bee
Charles Emery
Hillsboro
Corrigan Brothers At Freeman's Theater
The Corrigan Brothers present a romantic drama at Freeman's Theater with high priced, sought after performances. A new orchestra enhances the show, and reserved seats are available alongside 10 20 and 80 cent admissions for this engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrigan Brothers
Freeman’s Theater
A Manifold Injustice In Circuit Coit Case
Hillsboro Gazette notes that Coronel Coit’s Circleville trial spurred a state Senate bill. Current law shifts jury fees for change of venue trials to the trial county, while other costs stay with the indictment county. The proposed measure would make the indictment county pay all costs, a change highlighted by the Pickaway county jury fees in the Colt case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronel Coit
Circleville
State Senate
Colt
Pickaway County
Worthy Poor Fund Jeopardized by Bank Failure
The Farmers National Bank failure at Portsmouth endangers the John T. Wilson fund of about 25000. Trustees struggle to define who qualifies as the worthy poor, with boards unable to reach a satisfactory determination, leaving the fund largely untapped and at risk for an indeterminate period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers National Bank
Portsmouth
Worthy Poor Fund
John T. Wilson
Adams Conanty
Boc
Colonel Boone Animal Show At Heck & Avery Museum
Thousands visit Heck and Averys New Museum for Colonel Boone’s animal troupe. The act features savage lions and a large pack of Alaska and Siberian wolves, drawing continuous applause in the main hall. Next week Milo Carter, the lady with the horse’s mane, debuts in Cincinnati as the era’s greatest hirsute wonder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heck & Avery
New Museum and Family Theatre
Colonel Boone
Milo Carter
Cincinnati
JoJo
A Very Liberal Lady Card Seen in West Virginia
Fragmentary handwritten certificate on nickel bound card shows a lady’s note about permitting a drummer to see certain ladies. The writer scorns popular manners and the card remains prized by the bearer. the piece hints at social norms and flirtation in early West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceredo
Wayne County
West Virginia
Ena
Doug
Multistate Equity Actions and Probate Appeals Listed
A series of legal notices include Ezekiel Slade versus George W Duckwall for 832 dollars and others such as Armour versus B W Armour for foreclosures with liens around 108.71 dollars. Additional cases involve Lindsley and Son versus B Duckwall for money, Schobert versus George and Kate Duckwall for 200 dollars, and assignments in trust for creditors of B W Salt. Also noted is an appeal from probate court over the last will and testament of Aaron Apgar and other civil actions including replevin and property disputes with local organizations and companies referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezekiel Slade
George W. Duckwall
W. Drake
Charles Ferrisse
John
Malvina B. Armour
Henry Lindsley
B. W. Salt
Aaron Apgar
Cincinnati, Wooster & Columbus Turnpike Co
Charles EL. Kennedy Et al
Junction
Marion Manufacturing Co
Ve. Chas
Pickiebelmor
Burglary Suspect Placed in Ohio Penitentiary
A burglar traced from the robbery site to his home in Blanchester was found with stolen goods and is now confined in the Ohio penitentiary. The report notes he will be held where no dogs can reach him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blan~ Chagter
Ohio
New Richmond to Build Foundry by 72 Feet
New Richmond will host a new foundry 03 by 72 feet with construction material now arriving. W. H. Binton & Co. own the project and the works will employ about 75 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond
W. H. Binton & Co
Mrs Chris Jenike Receives $1000 Legacy on Brother's Death
Mrs Chris Jenike of this place inherits $1000 from the death of her brother Jesse Strimple a veteran whose pension was recently increased to $24 monthly and includes back pay. This will make him independent in his old age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris. Jenike
Jesse Strimple
Death of a nonogerian widow in Clermont county
Mrs. Bragdon a widow of Withamville died at her son Frank's home last Sunday at age 93. She was buried at Mt Moriah Cemetery the same day. A long time Clermont resident, she was well known and highly regarded for her strength and faculties in old age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bragdon
Withameville
Frank
Mt. Moriah
Clermont County
Virginia man arrested for peeping near college grounds
The piece notes a Virginia arrest for peeking at collegegirls near their campus and contrasts it with Ohio where appreciating beauty is joked about, ending with a playful line about even a cat looking at Grover Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Thomas
Ohio
Capsar
Grover Cleveland
Dorsey Moore Hosts Valentine Heart Party Invitation
Miss Dorsey Moore issues a pretty hand made invite to her young friends for a St Valentine heart party on February 14. The two heart shaped leaves, hinged with ribbon, feature a hand painted title page and bright flowers, embodying a charming, craft made invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey Moore
St. Valentine’s
Miss Dorsey
Williamsburg Odd Fellows Install New Officers
The Williamsburg I D O F lodge installed officers Tuesday evening January 2 led by D D G M J E Innis of Angolia Lodge 281. New officers include N G H J Fuhr V G Samuel Cobb Per Sec J J Holden Rec Sec Chas Hoffman Treasurer and others. A luncheon followed with visitors C Dietz Batavia Ben Waite Bethel and W O Robinson Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Innis
Angolia Lodge
Williamsburg
N.G
H.J. Fuhr
V.G
Samuel Cobb
J. J. Holden
Chas, Hoffman
D. W. Atchley
J.C. Fuhr
T. M. Moorehead
N. G
James Rice
C. OC. Rose
R. S
V. G
D. Walker
L.S
Frank Weaver
Wardee
John Bowen
Philip Schwall
Harry Moyer
J. Davidson
Joe Davidson
Clifford Rose
H. W. Walker
C. Dietz
Batavia
Ben Waite
Bethel
W. O. Robinson
Surprise Party Honors Nesbitts Twentieth Wedding Anniversary
A large Lindale gathering celebrated Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Nesbitt’s 20th anniversary. Mrs. H. DeGarmo organized the event with Clermont cooking, music, and singing provided by Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. DeGarmo. Attendees included numerous couples such as Mr. and Mrs. J. Warren, Mr. and Mrs. T. Treadway, and many others, all expressing thanks for a memorable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Nesbitt
Lindale
H. DeGarmo
Basgeta
Clermont
Edwards
DeGarmo
J. Warren
T Treadway
Valentine
C. Edwards
G. DeGarmo
Mra
J. Armstrong
WcDonough
W. Stickle
Dolen
Holmes
H. House
Ent J. Butler
Butter
Confession Demands in Pearl Bryan Murder Case
Jackson tells Chief Dietch details of Pearl Bryan murder including disposal of the head and chain of events by Walling and others. He says he shipped the head to Kansas City in a band box after various acts of violence and abortion. The report notes the sensational, inconclusive testimony and ongoing examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Dietch
Pearl Bryan
Ohio
Dayton
Walling
Chief
Kansas City
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All For Love
Childiah
Monterey
Hood
United Brethern
Board OF Trade
FOX Drive
Robert Young
Mr. Young
Miami
Batavia Farmers' Institute
England
Simmons
James Nowland
Carrollton
Missouri
Beeen Ee
Allen Lockwood
W.T. Teal
Kennedy
Stonelick
Washington
Pierce
Union
Peter
Hillsboro Gazette
Felicity Times
Heck & Avery’s New Museum
Tre Batavia Knights of
Pythias
NEW Richmond Enterprise
ST. Valentine Party
ODD Fellows
Suprise Party
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