Gilbert in a Box Paints Boxes to Easter Hopes
Gilbert Thomas, a longtime helper at H Lindsley and Son, paints three front boxes with mixed colors at the store. His employer, Mr. Lindsley, is stunned by the rainbow display that resembles circus wagons. Gilbert explains he followed orders to mix paints and paint the boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Thomas
H. Lindsley & Son
Mr. Lindsley
Gilbert
M. Jamie
Uncle Henry
Oscar
Train Boy Clide Russell Arrested for Pocket Picking
Clide Russell, a B and O railroad train boy, was arrested at Loveland by Detective Crouse last Thursday on a charge of pickpocketing Miss Minnie Shopshire. Her purse held $2.50 and two railway tickets. He was brought before Mayor Hinderman for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clide Russell
Loveland
Crouse
Minnie Shopshire
Hinderman
G A R Posts and Funds Reported in Ohio
Captain E R Montfort of the Grand Army of the Republic reports 711 posts in Ohio with 25374 members in good standing. Post relief funds total 6915.87 dollars, and last year 4278.51 dollars were spent on disabled veterans widows and orphans. About 2000 dollars in special disbursements are noted. Quartermaster funds total 41011.89 dollars and other post property is worth 120987.81 dollars. Woman's Relief Corps attaches to 265 posts have aided posts and disabled veterans to about 10000 dollars. Sons of Veterans camps number 107 attached to posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.R. Montfort
Ohio
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman’s Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Judge W. 8. Giffen Wins Bench Seat in Butler
Judge W. 8. Giffen of Hamilton, elected to succeed Judge Cox, was introduced to the bench and bar last Thursday. Known as a popular Butler county figure who has twice carried the county against Democratic odds, he is described as a finished jurist in the prime of life. Judge Cox, 77, with 29 years on the bench and 14 on the circuit bench, drew a two year term in 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Giffen
Hamilton
Cox
Giffen
Butler County
Anniversary Dinner Marks 80th Birthday of Dr. N W Bishop
The 80th birthday of Dr. N W Bishop of Loveland was celebrated January 26 in Loveland at his son Dr L W Bishop’s home. Attendees included Dr L W Bishop Dr Preston Bishop Hon I N Walker J B Reed and Rev E Layport. Relatives unable to attend were two sisters Mrs Rev McMullen and Mrs Henrietta Anderson. A bountiful meal prayer and psalm followed as Dr Bishop recalled his frugal rise and longtime elder role at Murdoch Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Bishop
Loveland
L. W. Bishop
Riverside Avenue
West Loveland
Preston Bishop
Pleasant Plain
I. N. Walker
EB. Layport
Bishop
Murdoch Presbyterian Church
Delightful Prospect Birthday Entertainment at City Hall
The Presbyterian ladies aid society hosts a Washington birthday event at City Hall next Wednesday night featuring Mrs. Jarley’s Wax Works with Miss Cecile Hulick in costume, Clermont’s leading elocutionist. Also billed is star singer Miss Mabel Hunter whose voice brings wide acclaim. Admission is nominal and the full program promises exceptional entertainment with many other attractions to delight attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society
City Hall
Mabel Hunter
Death of Batavia Pioneer Ezekiel D. Duckwall
Ezekiel D. Duckwall died at his home on Sunday morning February 12 1899 in Batavia. Born in 1825 he helped run the Duckwall bottoms a major land tract below town. He left a widow and two children and had long suffered illness. His funeral was held at the M E church with Rev Bailey officiating under the Odd Fellows order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezekiel D. Duckwall
Batavia
Duckwall Bottoms
Odd Fellows’ Order
M. E. Church
Bailey
Sudden Death of Esteemed Local German Citizen
George Elion, 72, died suddenly last Saturday morning while smoking after breakfast. He was in good health and died without pain. He leaves a widow and four children, Mrs. Thomas Carter, Mrs. Kate Elton, George and John. Coroner Hillin found heart disease as the cause after an inquest. Burial was Monday at the U B church with Rev. Dunzweiler officiating amid severe weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Elion
Thomas Carter
Kate Elton
George
John
Hillin
U. B
Dunzweiler
River Captain Morris Dies in Newport Kentucky
Captain Lewis H. Morris aged 67 died at home of his son D G Morris in Newport Kentucky on February 5 1899 He commanded 53 vessels and was a popular river man Educated writer with five children Mary Armacost David G Webster M Badgley Amy Funeral February 7 at Neville M E church Rev J D Darling and Rev James McMath. buried Vesper cemetery Obituary notes his good character and quiet departure to a happy haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis H. Morris
Newport
Kentucky
D. G. Morris
Mary Armacost
Pleasant
David G
Courier
Webster M
Sunshine
Augusta Badgley
Williamsburg
Amy
Cincinnati
Neville
M. E. Church
J. D. Darling
James McMath
Vesper
Death of Whitmore Reed Aged 72 Near New Richmond
Whitmore Reed died at his home near New Richmond last Thursday while eating breakfast. The septuagenarian had battled grippe in recent days and died within minutes of being stricken. A well known county resident, he was 72, and his brother Knos Reed also resides in the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitmore Reed
New Richmond
Reed
Knos Reed
Death of a Patriarch Nathaniel Paxton Dies at 77
Nathaniel B. Paxton of Loveland Heights died at his home last Wednesday night from heart disease in his 78th year. A longtime Loveland resident, he leaves two sons A N Paxton and George W Paxton, three brothers T B Paxton James Paxton and Robert Paxton, and two sisters Mrs Sarah Clark and Mrs Eveland. Funeral Sunday at 1 from his late home with interment in Miamaville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel B. Paxton
Loveland Heights
Loveland
A. N. Paxton
George W. Paxton
T. B. Paxton
Cincinnati
James Paxton
Camp Dennison
Robert Paxton
Death of son of Fifty-Ninth veteran noted
Friends of Homer Higgins mourn the death of his oldest son aged 26 at Bloomington Illinois last week He had recently married and worked as an electrician The deceased was remembered as a capable recruit and an aid to Colonel Dick on the 50th regiment staff
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Higgins
R. H. Higgins
Revenue Service
Bloomington
Illinois
Ill Wind Brings Five Hundred In Ross County Suit
Latta Morrison faced a breach of promise case with Miss Marie Shively in Ross county common pleas. He wooed her, they became engaged, then he withdrew and was found in contempt after failing to respond to the suit for damages. The jury awarded $500 to the plaintiff amid claims of offensive conduct and rumored mixed race views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross County Common Pleas
Latta Morrison
Marie Shively
Marie
Sait
Ross County Fruit Growers’ Association
Court Matters and Land Disputes Highlight Ohio Docket
The docket lists multiple court actions including confirmations distributions and elections to take involving Thomas Leffingwell Isaac Redrow and Bertha A Smith. It notes a divorce action James Abrams partition decree a burglary plea by T E Hill with 18 months hard labor and a land dispute over 28 rods with a roadway lacking significant value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Leffingwell
Isaac Redrow
Bertha A. Smith
Malangton Smith
John Fishback
John Baltzhizer
Albert Schaffer
John Jarman
Jarman
Burman C. Prickett
Stephen Prickett
James E. Abrams
John H. Abrams
State of Ohio
T. E. Hill
Spencer
Goshen
Augustus Freschard
John Claude Gerrard
Missing prize rooster sparks Clermont hunt
Mrs. John Orebaugh, a prominent Clermont poultry breeder, arrived from Cincinnati with a first premium rooster. After stopping at the post office, the sleigh horse pulled away to Rapp's corner, and the five dollar bird flew off. The owner offers to trade for six blooded chickens if the rooster is returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Orebaugh
Clermont
Cincinnati
Orebaugh
Rapp
Lincoln’s Birthday Poem Reflects Quiet Birth in Wilderness
The piece recalls February 12 1809 the birth of Abraham Lincoln in a settler cabin as Napoleon dominates world news. It contrasts a humble family scene with grand political strife abroad and links Lincoln’s birth to blessing nations through time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
S. J. Underwood
Times-Star
Cincinnati Horse Market Prices Report
Last week’s cold weather slowed rapid horse sales at the Union Stock Yards with prices holding steady. An auction sale is set for February 16 and a high class exclusive sale for March 29. Readouts show Coach at 26.60 to 40, 800 to 140, and various horses ranging from 65 to 170 in value with Saddle and Southern lines noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Union Stock Yards
Fragmentary Western hotel brag turns to cold snap
The Ohio State Journal quotes a New Yorker asking a Colorado man about hotel profits. The man says profits exist with a saloon silver mine and other attached ventures, but adds the cold snap and grippe illness paused operations as temperatures hit zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Journal
New York
Colorado
Christmas Dinner with Kanaka Natives at Honolulu
Will Schwalle describes a Christmas feast in Honolulu with Kanaka hosts. Dishes included roasted pig, poi from taro, raw crabs and fish, and sweet potatoes served on the floor with fingers. Festivities lasted three days. beverages ranged from pop and beer to gin sherry and swipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Schwalle
Brown County
U. S
Honolulu
Georgetown
Fire destroys cottage in Williamsburg
A frame cottage on Second Street in Williamsburg owned by George R. Carter burned last Friday. Loss estimated at $800 with $400 covered by insurance. Neighbors saved the summer kitchen and woodshed adjoining the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Carter
Second Street
Williamsburg
Ice Rescue at Muskingum River Tragedy in Marietta
On a frigid Friday night with the thermometer at twenty below, a hole was cut in the Muskingum at Marietta and three people, a woman and two men, were pulled from the icy water as a religious ceremony conducted by Rev. Wharton of the Christian church was attempted. The event blends faith and action in a perilous rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Wharton
Christian Church
John Davis Dies in Prison After Typhoid Fever
John Davis, sentenced to twenty years for murderous assault on Judge Markley in Georgetown, died last week in the penitentiary after about one year served. His remains were given to a medical college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Markley
Georgetown
Record Cold Snap Hits Across Creek and Town
A major cold spell left the creek area at 20 degrees below zero last Thursday morning and town temperatures between 18 and 18 above. Daytime highs stayed under ten degrees, nightfall registered 12, with 21 in town overnight and 82 along the creek, the coldest on record for this climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Klondike
Charley Jones Fires First Gun at Caloocan Battle
Charley Jones of the Monitor Monadnock, leader of the long range rifle turret, fired the first gun in the battle of Caloocan on Friday February 8. In that engagement Filipino forces were defeated with heavy losses. Jones is a young colored man, oldest son of Frank Jones, a town barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Jones
Farming implements sale on H Cover farm near Monterey
Buyers may find the latest farming and housekeeping goods at the H Cover farm sale two miles east of Monterey on the Milford and Chillicothe turnpike Thursday February 23. The event offers top quality stock and easy terms. Goshen shoot results include Adam Dull first prize and Frank Bray consolation, with several others earning prizes. Allen Groves and William Dill managed the event as about twenty five sportsmen participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Cover
Monterey
Milford and
Chillicothe
Goshen
Adam Dull
Frank Bray
M. J. Elliot
Emmett Myers
Isaac Felter
William Dill
Samuel Leever
J. Gross
Allen Groves
Pension Examiner Osborne Departs for Pittsburg
Osborne leaves for Pittsburg last Saturday to take up a new post. His successor is D. C. Arnold of South Bend Indiana, about 45 years old, long in the service and well regarded by the press. He will be warmly welcomed by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Pittsburg
D. C. Arnold
South Bend
Indiana
Death of Wilmington graduate during college stair fall
Miss Ethel Sparks aged 19, a Wilmington high school postgraduate, attempted to slide down the balustrade at Wilmington college last Friday. She lost balance, fell about twenty feet, and died several hours later from injuries. Con Tom Teal promises a royal welcome at the new Teal House to Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Sparks
Wilmington High School
Wilmington College
Con
Tom Teal
Teal House
Batavia
Clermont Band Concert Postponed to February 25
The Clermont Military Band concert scheduled for last Saturday night is postponed to Saturday evening February 25 due to severe weather. Organizers urge attendees to adjust plans and attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
New Law Seizes $5 Deposit Before Jury Demand
Courts require a five dollar deposit prior to demanding a jury trial, a measure paid in several cases under protest as it cannot be recovered if no trial occurs. Attorneys plan a test suit to challenge the right to retain funds not used for advance costs amid record low temperatures and frigid Ohio mornings.
Fire causes quick alarm at James Robinson home
A passer-by reported a small self started fire at James Robinson's residence Monday evening. Inmates were alerted to the new heating setup and the volunteer fire service, sparked by the grate, was promptly mustered out. The family was at breakfast when the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robinson
Oldest Batavia Lodge member dies aged 85
Ezekiel Duckwall buried yesterday after 49 years in Batavia Lodge I O O F. He was the second oldest member, with Daniel Holter of Olive Branch as the oldest charter member now living. Lodge records show a fine venerable patriarchal history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezekiel Duckwall
Batavia Lodge
Daniel Holter
Olive Branch
Holter
Lodge
Castles in Baltimore Heirs Face Multi Million Claim
Grimes family of Adams county seeks a vast fortune in Baltimore. Davidson Grimes reportedly leased 160 acres near Baltimore before moving, now the city’s business district, claimed worth millions. Heirs must prove identity as lawyers in Cincinnati and the East push for swift settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes
Adams County
Batimore
Davidson Grimes
Baltimore
Cincinnati
December Collections Distribution of Funds Figures of Interest to Tax-Payers
The report outlines December collections and how funds were distributed, highlighting amounts of revenue, allocations to municipal services, and figures of interest to taxpayers. It notes variances from prior periods and explains where surplus or shortfalls occurred.
Prices Rise for New and Old Tobacco in Local Market
Cold weather trimmed receipts yet prices held firm across the tobacco market. Total offerings 1358 hhds with 639 new and 714 old. new tobaccos sold well with strong demand for high quality, old leaf also advancing. Weekly sales 1004 hhds with rejections 349. receipts 768 hhds. Average prices: new $6.26 and old $9.96 per 100 pounds. Next week sales lineup listed for Cincinnati Miami Globe Farmers Shippers Bodmann Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati-Miami
Globe
Farmers’ and Shippers
Bodmann
Morris
Weather Prophet Skepticism Echoes In February Fears
The writer questions Kral Hicks's weather predictions and notes his forecast for a flood ridden February, while dismissing the idea of reliable forecasts. The piece ends with a biblical flourish about the wind and fate.
Mt. Carmel Church Hosts Grange Hall Entertainment
The Mt. Carmel Universalist church plans an entertainment and social at Grange hall on Saturday evening February 2. The Squonkum Limekill club presents the pantomime Wanted A Wife and a Negro Minstrel as attractions. Admission is 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
Open Door Club meets despite severe weather
Attendance was down Monday night but those present enjoyed a learned paper by Dr Belt on God Man and State. The discussion afterward was animated. Judge J B Swing is slated to speak next and Joseph I Beck serves as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belt
God
Man
J. B. Swing
Joseph I. Beck
Belfast Couple Wed in Judge Nichols House Ceremony
John Flora and Rena Hill of Belfast were married at Judge Nichols residence on February 14 1899 in a ceremony conducted by Rev Billman. The groom is described as a thrifty farmer and the bride as a daughter of a Belfast farmer. Congratulations followed from the judge and his companions as the couple departed contentedly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flora
Rena Hill
Belfast
New Officers Installed in Milford Westpost 8 R 8S
The Milford unit of 8 R 8S Westpost installed J A Jones as Commander C C Hill as V G W Armstrong J V J M White as Adjutant T M Shumard Q M A F Queal Chaplain J W Hill Surgeon G W Gatch U D A Brower S M R Conklin O G C L Greene A F Queal and A Brower as Trustees R B Jones delegate J W Hill alternate Next regular meeting February 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G
C. L. Greene
A. F. Queal
A. Brower
R. B. Jones
J. W. Hill
Death of Malinda Hubbard at infirmary at 115
Malinda Hubbard, born in Virginia in 1781 and once a slave, died last week in the infirmary at age 115. She gained freedom under the amnesty proclamation and spent her final twelve years in the infirmary after being left alone and aged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malinda Hubbard
Virginia
Fire destroys west end saloon and restaurant
The saloon and restaurant at the west end of the bridge owned by Chris Boose burned to the ground last Wednesday night after the night man left a gasoline stove burner running to shield pipes from cold. Loss valued at $1200 with no insurance. owner plans immediate rebuilding under a ten year ground lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Boose
Marriage Licenses Listed for Multiple Couples in City Notices
Frank Birk of Middletown and Katherine Burkle aged 81 and a grocer born in Cicily Italy obtained a license with ceremony by N Cover. William Starks, 21, farmer from Moscow with bride 18 from Pt Isabel had a license and ceremony by Rev Slager. Walter Snider 27 from Manila Clermont County and Zina Elliott 24 from Goshen, daughter of a farmer, wed under Rev Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Birk
Katherine A. Burkle
Cicily
Italy
Middletown
N. Cover
J. P. Williiam Starks
Hester Johnson
Moscow
Isabel
Rev. Slager
Walter W. Snider
Zina M. Elliott
Manila
Clermont County
Grocer Faces Oil Trust Pressure Sparks Price War
A New Vienna grocer resisted Standard Oil agents urging him to switch to their product. After two visits the grocer stood firm and sparked a price war. Independent Oil firm backs him though the trust may prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Vienna
Standard Oil Company
Coil
A Few Cold Weather Hints and Local Notes
Public safety note advises cautious fires and lamp handling during extreme cold. Skipping hazardous practices to prevent fires. Local ice harvesters Liga Henrik and Frank Knauer report twelve inch thick clear ice. Mrs. Joan Bunn mourns loss of two hundred pot plants due to a base burner fault. Miss Ema Cantwricat, evangelist, arrives in Bata via this evening for meetings at the MFB church with Rev. Dr. Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liga Henrik
Frank Knauer
Ema H. Cantwricat
Batavia
MFB
Bailey
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Grand Army
Judge Giffen
Dean
Ross County
Lincoln’s
Horse Market
SPORT
NEW Pension Examiner
Balance
Tom
Castles
Terest
Bohooir Cacy Fis
Teeelacdeuce Cane Ine
Kral Hicks
Sero
Church Entertainment
ST. Valentine
Milford
Kbire
Vienna
Sillshoro Gazette
Joan Bunn
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