Conferring Past Master at Kamer Lodge Boston
A Friday afternoon ceremony at Hamer Lodge New Boston conferred the degree of Past Master on Robert Magee with J L Marsh and J H Hall directing. An evening installation followed with officers named and a grand banquet, music, and speeches. Visiting brothers included E Q Crane and William Vance. James South noted as an original member. A Hillsboro Gazette editorial on firearms laws accompanies the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Boston
Hamer Lodge
Robert Magee
J. L. ‘Marsh
J. F. South
J. H. Hall
A. Daugherty
F. Apgar
Harrison Quater
J.W
T. A. Mitchell
Rb.g. Pattison
B. Daugherty
J.D
A. T. Mitchell
John Apgar
James Moyer
Boston Choir
Beautiful Lillies
Old Cottage Home
Sweet Happy Home
J.L. Manh
A. T. Marsh
E. Qcrane
Rev. Hunter
Raymond Daugherty
E.Q. Crane
Felicity Lodge
Harvey Johnson
Joseph Glancy
William Vance
Clermont
Hamer
James South
Petition to buy Alfred Holbrook’s old Lebanon home
A circulating petition seeks funds to purchase the former home of Alfred Holbrook president of the Normal University at Lebanon. He turns 80 on February 17, 1806, and friends plan to present the deed that day. Over 100,000 students have been educated under his guidance. donations should go to Lebanon National Bank with A. H. initials on the envelope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Holbrook
The
Normal University At
Lebanon
Holbrook
Lebanon National Bank
A. Hi
Court Matters and Verdicts in Ohio and Cincinnati
A roundup of court actions includes guilty verdicts for Ohio v Gaskins on an attempted killing, and assault with intent to kill findings in Ohio v Kelly. Several cases set for January 7 or continued, including Dackwall v Cincinnati Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Co by default for 2638 dollars, and various real estate probate matters. New cases list holdings involving Wells & Co., Troth trustee matters, and transfers in Lynchburg bank creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Peter Gaskins
Christopher Binder
C.P& W. Railroad Company
F.J. Roudedush
Daniel Brunaugh
Isma Troth
Florence Barr
Frank White
Soldiers’ County Relief Commission
William Hulschultz
John Kelly
Kelly
Loveland
Cincinnati Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Co
E. D. Dackwall
Onase Vanosdol
Wm. Britton
Harvey E. Jenkins
Joseph Jenkins
Elizabeth Jenkins
Harvey E., Jenkins
Robert Fulton Trisler
Milford B. & L. Co
John M. Evans
Jacob T. Hodges
Caroline Idlett
GC. Myers Et. al
R. J. Wells & Co
Stevens
J. B. Isma Troth
Lynchburg (Highland Co
Florence Anderson
Edward Cowquill
Samuel Davidson
Squire Jenkins
Wiliamsburg
Holiday talk and railroad notes in Felicity Times
The Felicity Times notes Christmas and New Year customs while detailing local plans. Uncle Jim Yaney and Frank Jones will operate on steamers between Cincinnati and New Orleans, with other locals taking maritime posts. The piece also highlights Judge Hulick’s naval affairs committee appointment, engine maintenance, rail crew changes, a wedding, and infrastructure work on a high trestle near West Fork Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Yaney
Main Street
South
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Loth
Frank Jones
New South
Portsmouth
Bob Thomas
Joseph Kraus
Cross
Sam Brooks
West Fork
Shultz
Howard Silcott
Echo From the Jury Box on Jones Case Verdict
A Jones juror defends the deliberations and outlines the three ballots leading to a murder in the second degree verdict. The letter, published by Brown County News, counters reports of bias and asserts all jurors weighed testimony impartially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County News
Jones
Air guns condemned for danger to children in village streets
Village marshal notes a local ordinance bans airguns in streets and alleys with penalties for violations. The writer argues airguns menace children and should be destroyed in bulk to prevent injuries to todlers and urchins alike.
Two Daughters Wed In Christmas Eve Nuptials
In Newtonsville on December 26, 1885 Philip Emery’s home hosted a double wedding for his daughters Sarah and Elma. Rev. J R Hunter of Boston officiated as each daughter wed Charles Jane and William Work respectively. A large guest list attended a festive reception and generous gifts followed by a banquet supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Emery
Newtonsville
Sarah
Elma
J. R. Hunter
Boston
Saigh
Charles Jane
William Work
How to be happy by living well and staying temperate
A dated exhortation advises happiness through goodness and discipline. It urges subscribing to the Courier, joining church and Republican party, cultivating temperance and charity, avoiding gossip, and social guidance for singles versus married couples. It links wealth to happiness and poverty to indigestion, urging constant work, reading by lamplight, rising early, and rest to prevent regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Church
Republican
Miss Mary Cowen Honored For Music Aid At Seminary
In Stanford Kentucky Miss Mary Cowen, teaching at the young ladies seminary, is praised for her music service at the Presbyterian church. Local supporters raise 40 to buy a Christmas gift as thanks, and she replies with gratitude. A January thaw linked to colds prompts mention of Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford
Kentucky
Mary Cowen
Young Ladies’ Seminary
Clermonters
Presbyterian Church
M Rn
W. H. Higgins
Ayer
Community notes from United Brethren and local events
The United Brethren Church hosted a well attended event with kids receiving packs of nuts candy oranges and bananas and gifts for teachers and leaders. John Gerhart a Loveland brakeman injured his hand requiring amputation to save his life. A Henry Rhineheart property sale near Lindale was postponed to January 8 due to bad weather. Frank White named to soldiers relief commission replacing the late William Hulschultz. board now two Democrats and one Republican with meetings monthly at $2 per day plus mileage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
John Gerhart
Loveland
Henry F. Rhineheart
Lindale
Mr. R
Robbers Target Christmas Store in Moscow Break-In
Burglars entered Joseph Love druggist shop at Maw by a cellar window on Christmas 9 night and stole a nickel and dime jar of about $20 plus three revolvers and two shot guns valued around $100. Williamsburg hounds began tracking on December 25 but a heavy rain may have hindered the hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Love
Maw
Williamsburg
Moscow
Love
Evening Leap Year Party Hosted by Miss Harriet Hitch
A pleasant Leap Year party gathers at Miss Harriet Hitch of Wood Street this evening. Invitations extend to numerous young ladies and their gentleman escorts including Dorsey Moore Julia Perkins Bessie Homan Stella Orebaugh Susie Moore Belle McDonald Grace Brown and others. Gentlemen invited include Charles Stagg David Kirgan Will Keen Tom Hulick James Ashburn Frank Davis Quin Leonard Paul McCaslin Will Kirgan Everett Shipp Allen Nichols Dale Parrott John Maleck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Hitch
Wood Street
Dorsey Moore
Julia Perkins
Bessie Homan
Bessie Smith
Stella Orebaugh
Susie Moore
Belle McDonald
Grace Brown
Eyan House
Cecile Halick
Edea Hulick
Mamie Jeu
Ethel Hackett
Carrie Hanold
Josie Sap
Christmas Riot in Loveland Ends in Bloodshed
A Loveland Christmas celebration near the railroad park turns violent as seven Cole men and several Clements brothers clash with razors and clubs. Old man Cole is nearly killed, others suffer head wounds and scars. warrants issued for the disturbers amid a tense scene. In separate news, a House bond bill amends the resumption act to allow 3 percent coin bonds redeemable after five years and payable in fifteen, with greenbacks reissued. bonds first offered at U S sub treasuries, plus a three year debt certificate option up to 50 million dollars to meet deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa
House
United States
Local Store Joke Between Neighbors Over Slang
A humorous vignette unfolds between Henry Fuhr senior partner and Allen Glancy as they open shops. Fuhr learns American slang from Glancy and misinterprets phrases, leading to lighthearted exchanges about feeling “out of sight.” The piece portrays friendly neighborhood banter and cross language misunderstandings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fuhr
Fuhr& Wageman
Allen Glancy
Young Fuhr
Glancy
Mr. Glancy
Allen
Henry
Ury
Haritia
New Richmond Burglaries Pervade Evening Crime Spree Reported
The Courier recounts burglaries in New Richmond with bloodhounds failing to trace the thieves. A hand car vanished and was found six miles below town, while three other houses on Sycamore and nearby were entered with minimal items taken. A hat was taken from John Prigge, and August Prigge’s residence yielded little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond
Henry Clasgens
Pension Money Shielded in Court Ruling
Judge Jackson of the United States Circuit Court freed Benjamin F Morgan a U S pensioner who had pledged his pension certificate as security for a store bill. The court ruled pension money cannot be attached or levied upon, releasing Morgan while noting the soldier acted in bad faith and the dealer should have known certificates cannot be negotiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
United States Circuit Court
Benjamin F. Morgan
U.S
Morgan
Prosperity Drives Man in Poughkeepsie to Suicide
A 40 year old man in Poughkeepsie, New York inherited $800,000 and killed himself, a tragedy blamed on the burden of wealth. The writer notes how many suffer poverty on New Year’s Day and suggests a sermon on wealth and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkepsie
New York
Batavia Masons Elect Officers and Install New Lodge Leaders
The Batavia lodge No. 104 F. and A. M. installed officers including T. Johnson worshipful master and others such as A. Tatman J. Micking and J. Young trustees. Worried note mentions Woopner a leading mail contractor who secured the contract for carrying mails in Boston last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offoers
Batavia Lodge
Towards
A. B. Stymonte
Tyler
Woopnrer
United States
Boston
Massachusetts
Christmas edition shines in Ironton Register with engravings
E 8 Willsox prints Christmas edition on plate paper illustrated by eighteen pretty children including a colored child. Weather lifts river aiding coal boats. Fountain-Roslow Midgets touring under Robert Fulgora with top billed acts such as Apollo and Jester making America debuts. Matinees daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willsox
Ironton Register
America
Apollo
Adonis
The
Wire
Jester
Trish Pantriloquist
Gehue
Alhambra
London
Christmas Reunion and Local Notices Parade in Wyoming
The text lists Christmas and holiday gatherings across families and towns, including the Frank Robinson family reunion at Dr. A C Moore’s home in Wyoming with Mrs Anna Gaskins. It notes marriages, visits, and social events, plus a school examiner’s report, a life certificate for Prof John Slye, and local lodge activities. It also mentions Christmas travel, guests from Cincinnati, and community entertainments at Amelia and Restville with various residents and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robinson
Frank Robinson
A. C. Moore
Wyoming
Anna Gaskins
George Herget
B. Canter
Baptist Parsonage
George Swope
Norwood
Hizer
G. Smith
Fairmont
Mary Kline
Louie Ulery
Cincinnati
J. Armstrong
L. Boden
Linwood
D. Boden
Susie Robinson
Batavia
H. Haycock
Cal Mansfield
Walnut Hills
John Robinson
W.W. Kirkpatrick
Chile
Turkey
Howard House
L. D. House
Reed Hutson
Lebanon
Dayton
John Slye
Ohio State Board of School
Alberta Eppert
Wallut Hills
George Jones
Ulster County Gazette
Kingston
New York
Samuel Kreer
Wiley Miller
Winchester
Jackson
Amelia
Whitcomb Riley
Charles Kearnes
Frits Thomas
Betta Dean
Jane Thomas
Bee Mra
James Rust
Lillian Brown
Summerside
Mia
Harry Robinson
T. L. Wyatt
Gladys Eppert
Lima
Henry Myers
Withamville
Ludlow
Kentucky
Sycamore Street
Sella
Brown Counties
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Boston Masons
Kamer Lodge
Ressen Crime
Hillsboro
Common Pleas
Probate Court
Young Electrician
Nelly Stevens
Nelly) Smethurst
Jim.Dial
Wes
Chas
Fiona Kurxe
William Applegate
Mt. Crab
Williamaburg Tued
Felicity Times
Judge Hulick
Congressional Committee On Naval Affairs
Reed
House of Representatives
Hulick
Duane
Echo
United Brethren Church
New
Britten
Old Adams
West Union
Cele
Jerusalem
Col. Ingersol
Fountain
Roslow
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