Fisher's Fortunate Claim Sized as Wealth Ties Clermont Fisher Clan
A Wilmington postmaster and journalist named R. Fisher is expected to inherit a share of the estate of Adam Fisher, a German baron who died without a will. His Clermont and Clinton county relatives, among the region’s best known families, hope the roughly five million dollar fortune will be distributed to lawful heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Clinton
Clermont
East Fork
R. Fisher
Wilmington
Journal of
Adam Fisher
Clermont Fishers
Washington
Monroe
George
Samuel
Peter
John
David
C. R. Fisher
Barbara
Edmund Lindsey
Elizabeth
Thomas Slater
Mr. Fisher
Unclaimed letters at Batavia post office list
Unclaimed letters for week ending February 12 1891 at Batavia include Annie Farson Judge C H Moore Robert Perry and Jasper Vanhorn. These names appear in the overdue mail docket awaiting pickup or proper delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Annie Farson
Judge C. H. Moore
Robert Perry
Jasper Vanhorn
Washington Birthday Banquet at Kline's Hall
Do not miss the Washington birthday banquet at Kline's hall next Saturday night hosted by the Presbyterian church ladies furnishing society. Supper runs 6 to 11 with 17th century attire and modern salads and poultry, all for a quarter to fund the ladies fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kline’s Hall
The
Presbyterian Church
Heaven
Tragedy as shots wound messenger during home visit
A Portsmouth telegraph office message led to an attempted night call at Samuel J. Huston’s residence. Thomas Dellert was shot in the side and arm while Will Huddlem fled and Dellert lay unconscious. Inmates explained tramp harassment and a mistaken warm reception. Dellert is seriously injured and taken home for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Samuel J. Huston
Thomas Dellert
Will Huddlem
Young Dellert
Huddlem
Dellert
Public sales and notices from Williamsburg area farms
Local listings announce multiple 1891 farm stock and farm implement sales near New Boston Williams burg and Ban tam. Frank Mitchell William G Ely David W Heath and T K Winnedge schedule auctions with horses cows sheep wagons and plows. Advertisements tout Dr Buls Baby Syrup Old Souls Catarrh Cure and a J C Fuhr hardware Exhibit selling gas stoves wagons and farm goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mitchell
Loire Place
New Boston
William G. Ely
Williamsburg
David W. Heath
T. K. Winnedge
Bantam
Doctor N. B. Hill Nearly Drowned Crossing Flooded Creek
Dr. N. B. Hill, a Neville physician, narrowly escaped drowning when his horse fell through Maple Creek during a heavy rain. He was carried downstream but reached the bank and finished his country call despite the peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Hill
Neville
Maple Creek
Farmers Institute Set for Two Day Meeting
The Miami Farmers Institute schedules sessions February 23 24 with a full program of lectures papers and discussions on topics including Apple trees soils strawberry culture beekeeping farming finances and co operation. Offier elections and a social program with music are planned to engage farmers and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Farmers’ Institute
Alfred Shirer
Abner L. Frazer
Grant Gatch
Charles E. Thorne
J. W. Sleppy
Burglary and Fire Hit Goshen Holmes and Burger
Burglars broke into the Goshen store of Holmes and Burger on a Saturday night, stealing goods and about thirty dollars while a forced safe attempt failed. Separately, while the partners were away in Marietta, a barn on the Holmes estate burned, destroying stock and farm implements. insurance had expired, making it a total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes and Burger
Goshen
Marietta
Holmes
Batavia Teachers Receive Preparatory Reception
Batavia plans a full day of activities for a teachers reception on Saturday February 28. The program includes vocal solos declamations flag drills and a lecture Measuring by Gold or The Money value of Education by Supt. N H Chaney with students from Batavia schools performing in morning and afternoon sessions. An executive committee led by C J Swing Miss Anna Ranson and J E Ockerman invites a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
J. P. Shultz Bercise Song
Batavia School
D. Peeatey
W. H. Alrey
Mary Lane
Mary Cowen
Foi
Cecil Hulick
N. H. Chaney
Washington
D. H
Frank White
C. J. Swing
Anna Ranson
J. E. Ockerman
Court Proceedings Record From New Richmond
Court matters include verdicts in several cases such as A A Dorsey vs Lock Padget and Elizabeth Roudebush vs M Theresa Burdhe with substantial sums. The State vs Thomas Whitfield saw separate and special jury actions while Whitfield’s accomplice case and McGrayson adultery plea are noted. A deputy appointment and new appeals are listed with several partitions and filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Dorsey
Lock Padget
Louis Mehner Co
A. K. Peterson
Wm. Myers
the Royal Insurance Co
B. N. Stockton
Same
State
Thomas Whitfield
W.C. Mullen
A. A. DeGolyer
Elizabeth Roudebush
M. Theresa Burdhe
Aliie Gilmore
Mary L. Smith
Kate Golsh
New Richmond
A. T. Cowen
Stenogrpher
Mary McGrayson
Martha
Allen
Henrietta Bernheisel
Dickinson, Bishop & Co
J. B. Kline
Sheriff Keen
Mack Jeffries
Roll call of English rulers to Henry II era review
Names of English rulers up to Henry II listed in roll call. The review covers English history and notable figures alongside unnamed students and instructors. The meeting occurs at Mrs Ranson's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Henry II
Anna Ranson
Cora Griffis
Miss Carter
David K. McDonald Miglis
Dv Chars
Miss Townsley
Exchange Notes and War Harvest of Headlines
Infirmary directors seek pensions for four veterans among the county's insane residents, listing Victor Pool Henry P White Nora Wilson and Robert Fry with Charley Thompson receiving 12 dollars monthly but remaining in the infirmary. A War of Extermination to purge sparrows drives Clay township to appoint two captains and eleven marksmen per side with a scalp bounty. Belle Smith, famed portraitist, stays in San Diego seeking health while maintaining a New York studio and lucrative practice. Mary Finley, daughter of Rev James Finley, dies at the infirmary after frostbite treatment from Waynesville care. she was 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our County
Victor Pool
Ohio
Henry P. White
Nora Wilson
Robert Fry
Charley Thompson
59Th
Georgetown
Clay Township
John Hogan
M. J. Noel
Portsmouth Tribune
Clermont
Belle Smith
San Diego
California
Miss Smith
New York City
Mary Finley
James Finley
Ohio Penitentiary
Waynesville
Lebanon
Joint teachers session at Cherry Grove school building
The Union and Anderson townships teachers plan a Saturday meeting at Cherry Grove School on February 21 at 1 p m with a program including music papers on language physiology teaching and a sub district school debate. Also features community notes on papers and local church events and oil production data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Anderson
Cherry Grove
W. J. Strouse
E. A. Simmerman
F. E. Swing
B. B. Hughes
H. H. Glaze
W. H. Alrey
T. B. Mattox
Chester Davis
Florence Mundell
The Lottery of Love in Neville and Clermont
A young Neville woman answers a matrimonial ad from Texas and travels to the Lone Star State with hopes of marriage. The man proves untrustworthy, fleeing with other claimants, leaving her to return home to Clermont. The tale warns to count the cost before marrying unknown partners and to avoid risky investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Wardlow
Neville
Texas
Clermont
Cleveland Baking Powder Company Wins Army Contract
Bids for supplying baking powder to the U S army were opened in New York and awarded to the Cleveland Baking Powder Company after a thorough analysis. Commissary General Dubary sanctioned the evaluation, calling the result a high tribute to Cleveland’s merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
New York
Cleveland Baking Powder Company
DuBary
Cleveland
The Home Insurance Company of New York Shows Strong Figures
The annual statement highlights cash assets of 1,192.58 and a net surplus of 1,404,505.22. Earnings reach 607,000 with 300,000 paid as dividends. Unearned premium fund stands at 8,709,812. The Home adds 187,000 to surplus, affirming its status as a leading, reliable underwriter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Home Insurance Company of
New York
Wall Street
Workhouse Sentences and New Trial Granted in Burglar Case
Mary Lt. McGrayson received 90 days in the workhouse, a $200 fine plus costs, while Albert Nelson faced a $20 fine and 20 days in the workhouse with costs. Judge Davis granted a new trial due to Whitfield's absence during the jury charge. An advertisement promotes A Lady's Perfect Companion Paineless Childbirth promising guidance and physician endorsements, with ordering details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lt. McGrayson
Albert Nelson
Davis
Whitfield
Local Visitors and Movements Highlight Small Town Roundup
W Kincaid travels to Brown county for Granite and Marble Works. Sam Powers returns home from Virginia. Harveysburg resident Linton spent Sunday with friends. Bruce Kirgan of Cincinnati visits relatives. Dr. Jones moves office to Mrs. Kincaid’s Front street home. Harry Bates came from Batavia for Sunday. Mrs Harry Wollowly of Walnut Hills visited C W Short. Miss Jennie Ketchum returns from Newport visit. Harry Ketchum at Wilmington. Mrs Mont Shaw and daughter of Mentor stay with W Reed. Mrs Ezra Towner of Cincinnati visits sister Mrs John Hunt. Arthur Drake of Higginsport engaged in town business. Rev J G Tunison of Cincinnati preached at the Baptist church. Fred Moser of New Orleans visits his parents. Miss Gail Denham visits Walnut Hills. Mrs Anna Rice moves to Clermontville. New Richmond Dramatic Co presents A Celebrated Case Thursday through Saturday. Miss Kate Green visiting Cincinnati. Mrs Hannah Day and daughter Nellie in Cincinnati. Rev D W Parks of the Presbyterian church conducts protracted meeting at Nicholeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Kincaid
Brown County
Granite & Marble Works
Sam Powers
Virginia
Mr. Linton
Harveysburg
Bruce Kirgan
Cincinnati
Dr. Jones
Kincaid
Front Street
Harry Bates
Batavia
Harry Wollowly
Walnut Hills
C. W. Short’s
Jennie Ketchum
Newport
Kentucky
Harry Ketchum
Wilmington
Mont Shaw
Mentor
W. Reed
Ezra Towner
John Hunt
Arthur Drake
Higginsport
J. G. Tunison
Baptist Church
Fred Moser
New Orleans
Adam Moser
Fred
Gail Denham
Anna Rice
Clermontville
New Richmond Dramatic Co
Kate Green
Hannah Day
Nellie
D. W. Parks
The
Presbyterian Church
Nicholeville
Post G A R to Hold Grand Entertainment in Boston
The Captain Wm. Alrey Post G A R No 806 of Boston will host a Monday evening program at the town hall on February 23 featuring addresses music and a portrait presentation of the late Captain Ulrey by a former comrade Admission is 25 cents for all over 12 years and 15 cents for those under 12 Proceeds benefit the Post All are invited by committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Alrey
Boston
Town Hall
Ulrey
Local notes and visits fill community page notices
Jas H Jackson plans branch associations for Southern Ohio Loan and Trust after illness at McClelland house. Wellington Vaughn in Missouri caring for a gravely ill mother. Various locals engage in farming visits and family events. A Dramatic club show Massmates is set for February 21 at the Presbyterian church. Protracted meetings led by Rev McKibben and Rev Richards, plus other social and business updates. An advertisement invites readers toward medical cure for weak and debilitated, with a sealed book from Dr Parker’s Institute in Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. H. Jackson
Southern Ohio Loan and Trust Company
McClelland
Wellington Vaughn
Missouri
W. Conley
Morgan
Frank Beatty
Cincinnati
P. W. Appleg Te
Prof. Turvipseed
Frank Rodgers
Miss Lake Leever
de Funiac
Parker
Medical and Surgical Institute
North Spruce Street
Nashville
Tennessee
Moscow Circuit Meeting and Local Events in Moscow
The Moscow circuit holds its next quarterly meeting at the MBE church on February 21 and 22 led by Rev. J. M. Mason. The King's Daughters present Among the Breakers and Seeing the Elephant at the town hall on February 20. Other notes include invitations to the Lincoln banquet in Toledo, local visits, a lyceum debate on Republican downfall, illness updates, a marriage in Aberdeen, and two boys planning travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
MBE
J. M. Mason
Society of the King’s Daughters
Town Hall
Allo
R. L. Johnston
W. E. Fisher
Toledo
Frank Powell
Felicity
Mollie Mason
Fairmount
Indiana
A. G. Turnipseed
Sant
Goshen
Lew
Hal Manning
Arden Andrews
Lillie Cusuard
Kate Barker
Stella Prather
Laura Andrews
Stepstone
Kentucky
Lyceum
Our Republic
Marvy McMath
Peter W. Stark
Miss Rose Stark
Aberdeen
Squire Beasley
Howard Green
Almida Mosser
Cincinnati
Tacoma
New Mexico
G. W. Purkiser
EB. L. Morgan
Ray
Bellevue
B.C. de Bruler’s
Carrie Green
George Wilson
Kemp's Balsam Recalled By Grateful Homer Customer
A.M. Kibbe of Homer writes that four years ago a severe cold resisted ordinary remedies until Kemp's Balsam was used. After several bottles the medicine cured him and restored his health enabling him to return to work. He recommends it to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Homer
N. Y
A.M. Kibbe
First National Bank
Homer, N. Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fisher
Clermonters
Martha Washington
Bu1
J. C. Fuhr
Stirlioy & Moore
Persia
Africa
Peru
Germany
Italy
China
Egypt
Shibet
Greece
Europe
America
Siberia
Alfred Shirerekeereure
Jerome Tice
Charis E. Cael
Ww. R. Fitzwater
J. P. Harrison
W. R
Goshen—Holmes
Burger
Clermont County Teachers
B. C. Runyan
Charles Sabine
C. Whitenack
Wayne Township
Mary Tomlinson
Charles Sprague
G. W. Witham
Union Township
W. F. Koudebush
Marion Chaney Et al
Teachers’ Association
J. P. Surry
Urbana Citizen and Gazette
Citizen and Gazette
Citizen Office
M. Jamieson
J. B. Ir
Wayne County
George P. Holter
Olive Branch
Norfolk & Western
Pauline Legos
Lizzie Favret
Enquirer
Him
Amelia
Hattie Dean
Frank Moore
Colonel Kirgan
Hamlet
Eden Davis
Chicago
Elmer Hulick
Charley Winans
M. E
Allen Moore
Captain House
Wes Doughty
Link Robinson
Carrie Cole
Mina Cundiff
Ella Dyle
Clough
Charles Ross
Tusculum
J. H. Sommermier
Achsad Johnson
Lee Beall
Mary Davis
Young Men’s Christian Association of
E. L. Walker
R. G. Blackburn
Charles Holland
Charles Jennings
Dan S. Richards
Stanley Gregg
Walter L. Simmons
Sun Vapor Light Co
Canton
Kansas City
George W. Anderson
Memphis
Herman Hulick
Jacksonville
Florida
David Tarell
Hunt
Ohio & Northwestern
Woodward Brothers
Perintown
Simmons
City Hall
Schwarts’s Bakery
Frank Thomas & CO
Baltimore
G. A. R. Entertainment
W. F. Leever
Wilbur Custer
Charles Heart
Shelbyville
Ind
Minnie Wainwright
Deliver
Tom Frybarger
J. Chatterton
McKibben
Richards
Charles Lgever
Dr. Andrews
Weaver
Pleasant Plain
George Dellinger
Isaiah Betts
Newonnville
Tom Day
T. PB. White & Son
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