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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1895

Page

1

Hulick Attacks Gold Bond Plan in House Speech

Judge Hulick indicts the $65,000,000 three percent gold bond proposal as unwise and secretive serving foreign capitalists. He argues American coin bonds should be protected, cites premium costs, and blames tariff reform for the crisis, urging opposition to the resolution.

George W. Hulick Congress West Virginia Wilson Carlisle Tts August Belmont & Co Rothchilds and Morgans Europe Mr. Speaker Mr. Wilson Speaker

Fox Chase Ends In Safe Fox Capture Last Friday

A lively fox chase drew 28 dogs from the kennels of Lew Buerkle Tom Glancy Frank Ballinger Rufus Walker and H Kain. The fox was earthen after about two and a half hours and roughly twenty miles of running. Spectators watched from Duckwall bottoms and nearby fields as the hounds pursued the quarry in a scenic, obstacle filled course.

Lew Buerkle Tom Glancy Frank Ballinger Rufus Walker H. Kain Buerkle Glancy Tatman Gregg Fred Gomier Salt Run Olive Branch Duckwall Moses Duckwall

Curious Arizona mining agency idea highlights odd global mix

A Batavia hair and toilet goods seller received a letter from Arizona miners asking for agency rights. Investigating, the man found the region sparsely populated and mining focused, making cosmetic sales seem unlikely yet money was sent for goods. The incident underlines how diverse customers exist everywhere.

Batavia Arizona

Washington birthday quiz exposes gaps in figures of note

Judge G L Swing asked fifteen passers by on Washingtons Birthday to name the year of George Washingtons birth. Editors and professionals misguessed widely, with five guessing, five unsure, and five wrong by decades. The noted birth year is 1702 with some letters suggesting February 1. The piece laments shallow historical knowledge among professionals and public figures.

G. L. Swing Washington

Election laws for ladies voting in school offices detailed

Secretary of State Taylor outlines how women may vote for school directors and boards, including eligibility, registration for city sisters, nomination procedures, petition requirements, separate ballots and poll books. Voters are instructed to enter, sign, mark an X, fold and hand ballots to officials.

Taylor United States Board of Education Board of Deputy Supervisors Mey County Board of Deputy State Supervisors

Buell hailed for Shiloh role in National Park plan

A Washington special defends Gen. Don Carlos Buell as hero of the Shiloh battle and argues he should head the Shiloh battlefield on the National Park commission, noting his late arrival saved the field and that true heroes were Army of the Mississippi. It also mentions Belradt taking charge of a Milford hotel.

Washington Don Carlos Buell Battle of Shiloh National Park Commission Buell Army of the Ohio Army of the Times Star Pittsburg Savannah Shiloh Field Nelson Army of the Mississippi Park Commission

Petticoat Politics In Batavia Voting Debated

A Batavian social observer estimates 260 to 280 male voters and similar female numbers, predicts more ladies may vote as a novelty but doubts it improves outcomes. He foresees higher election costs, more booths and tickets, and doubts any positive impact from women’s turnout. He remains skeptical yet curious about the first time voting.

Batavia

Will codicil shows husband consenting to wife's will

Oliver Wheeler Rhodes, living in Washington DC, signs a codicil to the May 10 1894 will of Sophia Rhodes, confirming his and Eugene Rhodes rights and waiving further claims. The document names witnesses A N Robinson A C Glancy and Louisa B Glancy. It notes provisions for paintings bric a brac and other ornaments inscribed with the name of the donor.

Sophia Rhodes Germany Courier Washington Washington Institution Oliver Wheeler Rhodes Hutchinson Kansas District of Columbia Eugene Rhodes O. W. Rhodes A. N. Robinson A.C. Glancy Louisa B. Glancy

Coffman Mission Benefit Box Auction Draws Crowd in Cincinnati

Change in Cincinnati members attended a rare auction sale of boxes for the Coffman Mission benefit held last Saturday night at the Grand. Miss Pauline Hall led the event and visited the floor with Mayor Caldwell and President Glenn. Auctioneer Major J. B. Wallace offered boxes at premiums to top bidders including Albert Lackman at 125 dollars premium, and others such as A Bradley, F A Laidly, Sol May, J M Glenn, H G Coffman, and R W Wise. About twenty seats were sold at regular price before the sale ended, drawing satisfaction from all.

Cincinnati Coffman Mission Grand Pauline Hall Glenn Murray Caldwell A. Bradley J. M. Glenn F. A. Laidly Sol May H. G. Coffman The Mission R. W. Wise

Our Weather Promises Bright Spring and Abundant Harvest

The notice forecasts an early, delightful spring following a March lunar eclipse. It predicts plentiful crops, a long pleasant fall, and an excellent fishing season from April through midsummer with unusually abundant birds and flowers. It ends with a call to happiness.

Tax dispute over John V Jack residency in Ohio case

Auditor Walker ruled John V Jack not an Ohio or New York resident for tax purposes. Evidence showed Jack held $50,000 loaned in the county for six years, with George W Carey as agent to return funds within ten days. A 50 percent penalty would raise the total to $446,000. expected county tax about $10,000. The matter may go to common pleas or federal court on appeal.

Geo. W. Carey

Veteran Medals Issued to Soldiers Who Re-enlisted

Veterans who re-enlisted for three years in 1864 received 30 day furloughs two months pay and a bounty, aimed at boosting Civil War recruitment. Many were married men eager to see families, and though the war ended early, they continued with their original units. Among recipients are many from Clermont.

Embellish Your Gardens With Flowers and Fruits

The Livingston seed firm of Columbus Ohio presents a spring catalogue boasting flowers fruits vines and vegetables. The firm is famed for liberal fair dealing and seeds sold as represented at surprisingly low prices. Citizens are sending orders for spring and summer plantings. Send for catalogue to Columbus Ohio.

A. W. Livingston Columbus West Ohio

Proctor Appointed Lebanon Postmaster at $2000 Salary

Mrs Mary V Proctor editor of the Lebanon Patriot is named postmaster of Lebanon at a salary of 2000 dollars per year The announcement hails her executive ability good looks and genial manners and notes the appointment as a victory for the newspaper community and a gesture by the President and Senator Brice.

Mary V. Proctor The Lebanon

Sudden Death Of A Pioneer Of Williamsburg

John Park a Williams burg gunsmith and pioneer citizen died suddenly at home on Friday evening aged 70 years. He was father to a large family including Quincy Park now in the West who served with the Ohio 229th Infantry. Park had a long reputation as an expert gunsmith and left a clean lifelong record. His sudden death followed a healthy Friday morning in the yard. He leaves behind President Holbrook of the National Normal University and others contributing to Educational Growth articles on grammar forming part of a new English grammar project.

John Park Williamsburg Quincy Park Ohio 229d Presipent Holbnook The Nation Normal University

Blacksmith Injured After Horse Kicks Goshen Workman

Richard Cholap a Goshen blacksmith was kicked by a male horse while shoeing it last Saturday. He suffered a broken left leg below the knee and severe internal injuries as the horse reared and fell backward. The victim is alive but in terrible suffering and may not survive.

Richard Cholap Goshen

Blacksmith Severely Bitten While Shoeing Horse

Harry Williams of Hulington was badly bitten by a horse he was shoeing on a $25 wager. The shoeing was completed and the bet won, but Williams suffered a severely wounded hand.

Harry Williams Hulington

Mt Gilead Ordinance Bans Front Saloon Screens and Noise

Mt Gilead city council passes an ordinance requiring removal of saloon window screens and bans music singing jingling of glasses tipping of glasses and any whistle sounds. Patrons must drink in silence standing in view of street pedestrians.

Mt. Gilead Ohio

The Forum for March Vol 19 features four timely articles

The March issue's lineup includes The Business World vs. the Politicians by J H Eckels Comptroller of the Currency Our Blunder ing Foreign Policy by Henry Cabot Lodge The Constitutionality and Justice of the Income Tax by E R A Seligman and The Antitoxine Treatment of Diphtheria by Dr L Emmett Holt, noted as a leading child health expert.

J. H. Eckels Henry Cabot Lodge E. R. A. Seligman Columbia College L. Emmett Holt

Wealthy War ren county man injured in hog driven incident

John Newberg of War ren county was seriously hurt near Loveland East when his horses, startled by a drove of hogs, dashed along the road and into a fence. One horse broke a leg and was killed. Newberg fractured his shoulder on impact. The carriage was wrecked. He is cared for by neighbors and expected to recover.

John Newberg Warren County Loveland East

Batavia Missionary Society Blank Requests Astonish Adams Co Citizen

In Batavia a missionary society sent blanks asking recipients to list items to aid their work. Adams county resident filled it with a typewriter fountain pen razor shaving brush and mug. Ladies protest the request but suggest even a strop for the thief.

Batavia Missionary Society Adams County Jay

Poisoning at Madison Square Garden Dog Show

A mystery assailant poisoned food in a cage of eight toy dogs at a New York dog show last week. A $1000 reward was offered for the arrest, with editors calling for severe punishment for harming animals and children.

Madison Square Garden New York

Will and Meredith Mingle in Wyoming Wedding

Will and Meredith of Springfield married on the 21st at Wayne Avenue M E church in Wyoming. Rev. J F Marlay officiated with Rev C W Barnes assisting. Bride wore white satin, guests filled the church, couple to tour the South. Meredith is brother in law to Mrs Jennie Meredith of this place and a noted Springfield Republican.

Will &. Meredith Springfield Misa May G. G. Palmer Wayne Avenue M. F Wyoming J. F. Marlay C. W. Barnes Lockland Meredith South Jennie Meredith L. R Waite Clermont

Christian Endeavor Meeting Entertainment at Miss Peebles Home

About sixty members of the Christian Endeavor Society of the First Presbyterian Church were entertained at Miss Margaret Peebles residence with music cards a brief address by Dr. Tappan and light refreshments. The Portsmouth Tribune notes public sentiment on cards in church socials while the West Union Defender criticizes card use in youth societies as inconsistent with Christian example.

Christian Endeavor Society First Presbyterian Church Margaret Peebles Tappan Portsmouth Tribune Christian Endeavor West Union

Terribly Injured Brewer’s Worker in Tennessee Accident

Charley Buvinger, a carpenter and brother of Deputy Sheriff Ed Buvinger, was severely injured in Tennessee while repairing a brewery. A plank over a boiling beer vat collapsed, plunging him into the liquid and scalding his face and shoulders. He is not in danger but will remain confined to his rooms for some time. Ho o d s Sarsaparilla is advertised as aiding recovery.

Charley Buvinger Ed Buvinger Tennessee Bavinger

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