Three Years Term of Retirement for Peter Gaskins
A young man, Peter Gaskins, aged about twenty three, stands in court as Judge Davis sentences him for malicious cutting. He is sent to the Ohio penitentiary for three years with hard labor, no solitary confinement, marking a chance for reform after a brutal unprovoked assault on an elderly man. The judge cites bad company, intoxication, and unbridled passions as motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Peter Gaskins
Gabrius
Ohio
Sidewalk Assessments in Milford Court Ruling
In Milford common pleas the court ruled villages may assess for sidewalks to a percentage of assessed valuation. Mrs West may be charged on one frontage. Mrs Mellen taxed per lot. Mr Hiskey’s estate at 420 dollars faces 168 dollar sidewalk cost. Delinquents face 10 percent penalty.
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George Hickey
Emma B. Mellen
Elizabeth West
Milford
Common Pleas
Mellen
Secretary Carlisle issues new 100 million dollar bond
The Treasury announces a new bond issue of 100 million dollars in four percent thirty year coin bonds. Denominations start at 50 dollars, payable in coin at maturity, with four percent interest quarterly. Bonds dated a year earlier to match market values of earlier four percent issues. bids due February first at the Secretary of the Treasury.
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Carlisle
Secretary of the Treasury
Milford Masons Celebrate 76th Lodge Anniversary
Milford Masons marked the lodge seventy six year anniversary with a public gathering last Friday. Past Master A F Queal delivered a fine address as the lodge opened on the third degree and new officers were installed by Worshipful Master F M Clutter before a generous afterglow meal. The record notes the first Worshipful Master Silas Smith and last F M Clutter with twenty three officers in between serving one to three years.
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Milford
Religious meetings for men begin January at Jamieson's Hall
Beginning Sunday January 12 a series of religious meetings for men will be held at Jamieson's hall Main street led by prominent church members. The hour is 8 15 with music by the congregation church choirs and the Batavia quartet All men old and young are invited.
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Jamieson’s Hall
Main Street
Batavia Quartet
Clermonters Abroad at Hotel Behn Proves a Friendly Banter
Georgetown Gazette reports two guests, Tarp Rugh and James William, dining at Hotel Behn were complimented on their health and size. An ad style paragraph touts Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as the best remedy for colds and coughs and lists facial care products and Vaseline sold at Beck’s Pharmacy.
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Georgetown Gazette
Tarp Rugh
James William
Hotel Biehn
Ayer
Death of a Batavia Lady Ora Shipp 21
Ora Shipp, 21, died at her parents’ home Sunday afternoon of typhoid fever after three weeks of illness. A Batavia High School graduate and Cincinnati Art School student, she was admired for grace and talent in color work. She attended M E church and was buried from the church with class members placing flowers.
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Ora Shipp
Batavia High School
Cincinnati
M. E. Church
G. V. Morris
A Light in the Snow Ending Batavia Funeral
The funeral for a young girl drew a large Batavia crowd with the church packed and the road to the cemetery lined with carriages. Pallbearers included William Teal Oliver Tatman Robert Blanchard Ralph Homan Hanson Marsh and Albert Glancy. The class peers carried floral tributes and wore white as the white casket rested in the service. Schools paused for the hour of burial.
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Batavia
William Teal
Oliver Tatman
Robert Blanchard
Ralph Homan
Hanson Marsh
Albert Glancy
Percy Jamieson Opens Gynasium on Third Street
Percy Jamieson launches a gymnasium in the Third Street building north of Main with modern equipment and a pleasant evening retreat for young men. The historic structure once hosted a grocery, a Courier office, and later various trades, with many local figures tied to its past.
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Percy Jamieson
Third Street
Main
C. M.smith
J. L. Moore
Hon. &.W. Clarke
M. C
Washington
Mr. Smith
Courier
M. Jamieson
Thomas
Charles Fitch
Baxter Smith
Smith
Key West
Col
T. D. Fitch
Troy
Clermont Waifs: Two Moore Girls Sent to Industrial Home
In Clermont a probate court ordered Melinda 14 and Rosa 11 Moore of South Milford admitted to the Industrial Home at Delaware after an affidavit from their father Granville Moore. The home will treat them with cleansing, schooling, and work before possible placement, amid broader concerns over their upbringing and parental incompatibility. Dr. Ashburn certified no contagious disease and the girls move to their new home this week.
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Melinda
Rosa Moore
South Milford
Granville Moore
Breeding
Delaware
Little Moore
Ashburn
Farmers in Council in Williamsburg Meeting Plan
The Farmers' Institute holds sessions in Williamsburg on January 31 and February 1. A rich program is set to unfold and organizers expect a large turnout from attendees and participants.
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Farmers’ Institute
Williamsburg
Colored Cincinnati birth tied to war rumor
A Cincinnati report claims a colored girl gave birth last Saturday with a full set of upper teeth described as a sign of war, teeth allegedly supplied to bite cartridges. The piece suggests the baby was born with arms as part of the sensational claim.
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Cincinnati
The Deadly Air Gun Revisited
A prior Courier warning about deadly air guns is recalled as risk persists. A 12 year old, Port Fridman, was accidentally shot in the eye through a door keyhole while others fired the gun in a room. The piece urges enforcement or enactment of an ordinance and safer amusements for boys.
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Port Fridman
Fridman
Bloomers Debate in January Forum on Women Cyclists
Dr J Henry Garrigues argues that long skirts hinder healthful cycling and that bloomers offer a neat practical dress for women riders. He notes public indecency accusations, compares with bathing costumes, and urges men to reform trousers before judging bloomers.
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J. Henry Garrigues
Williamsburg High School Alumni Gather for Hudson Trip
The Williamsburg High School Alumni meet at Miss Anna McNutt's home. A program titled A Trip Down the Hudson guides guests from New York to Brooklyn with stories, a piano solo, and a brooklyn bridge tour. A luncheon closes the evening as they share memories and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg High School
Anna McNutt
Hudson
New York
Brooklyn
Bertha Holmes
Lida Hutchens
Stella Beacham
Flora Beacham
Ella Williams
Brooklyn Bridge
Britton
Charley Britton
DeGraff
Young Elk Lick Farmer Cleared in Self Defense Case
In State of Mcwethy v a young Elk Lick farmer was found not guilty after jurors ruled the cutting to kill occurred in self defense. Theodore Aultman was the wounded victim, struck by a deep dangerous knife stroke amid a dispute blamed on youthful passion and lack of judgment. J R Woodlief and William Dénnlson defended the accused.
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Mcwethy
Elk Lick
Theodore Aultman
J. R. Woodlief
William Dénnlson
Revival Meeting Sparks Unusual Attendance at Methodist Church
A revival in progress at the Methodist church draws unusual numbers. Rev Morris leads the meetings with an evangelist helping this week. Converts are being aroused by eloquent appeals and singing grows livelier as the regular choir blends with the hymns. All are invited.
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Methodist Church
Morris
Government report highlights cigars and tobacco figures
Official figures show a strong year for the industry led by Frank Rosenbush. Data include cigars in stock at January 1 1895 manufactured during year in stock later months revenue paid wages paid and tobacco production and sales details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rosenbush
Ecc Cereerer
Surprise visit from friends honors Rev and Mrs Fulton
A group of Williamsburg friends surprised Rev and Mrs Fulton at their home on Thursday evening bringing baskets and gifts. The gathering was a joyful, hospitable occasion with abundant good things and warm fellowship.
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Rev
Mr. Fulton
Williamsburg
Boston pair wed at Newtonsville home on New Year
In Newtonsville Ohio on January 1 1896 Rev J R Hunter of Boston united John L McBeth of Boston and Miss Jennie Smith at the bride’s home. A large gathering witnessed the ceremony and a splendid supper followed. Friends extend lasting happiness wishes.
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Newtonsville
Ohio
J R. Hunter
Boston
John L. McBeth
Jennie Smith
Kilpatrick Post 109 installs officers. Milton Lodge officers listed
At Kilpatrick Post No. 109 a regular meeting installed officers for the year 18% with Mustering Officer Court Smith presiding. New leaders include Commander D. R. Irwin and Q B Hill among others. Wives attended and a lunch followed. Milton Lodge I O O F installed officers led by N G A H L Glaze and Warden S Nolen. Lost voice recovered with Dr King’s Syrup of Tar and Wild Cherry. Becks Pharmacy offers the lung remedy. Hoop’s Sarsaparilla promoted for health.
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Kilpatrick Post No. 109
Court Smith
D. R. Irwin
Q.B. Hill
H. Miller
Jas, Cook
Geo
W. Myers
D. D
E. Moler
C. G
John Yeakey
K. B. Irwin
A. Morris
Sentinel
A. Snyder
Wm. F. Paxter
First Jail Lock Key Of Clermont County Found By Williamsburg Marshal
J P Frasier, Williamsburg marshal, guards the first jail lock key from Clermont county's pioneer jail. The relic sits with pride as a reminder of early enforcement history. Also notes Burglaries near Boude's Ferry by the McAlannah sisters and companions, with articles recovered in Kentucky.
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J. P. Frasier
Williamsburg
Clermont County
Mr. Frazier
McAlannahan
Clermont
Boude’s Ferry
Kentucky
Tobacco market advisory urges low cost marketing and quality packing
The Cincinnati Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Company urges farmers and shippers to market tobacco with minimal expense as curing methods shift to quicker uses. It warns packers against placing seconds in bogsheads and against side packing or lightening with inferior tobacco to preserve quality and maintain Cincinnati as a leading White Burley market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Company
Cincinnati
Mate to C P Vs monster freight engine arrives
The mate to the C P V’s monster freight engine No. 15 will be received from the south. The engine is en route and badly needed to relieve strain on the road. Engines have run continuously for months leaving little time for repairs. The new locomotive will allow shop repairs to proceed.
Death of Rev. J. C. Page Pastor of Batavia M B Church
Batavians mourn the death of Rev. J. C. Page formerly pastor of the M B church in Batavia. He left Batavia in frail health for Mechinniesburg with little hope of recovery and died Sunday. He will be buried in Mechanicsburg at Lovelock today. He was a noble Christian gentleman who served with patience fidelity and love.
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J. C. Page
M. B
Batavia
Mechinniesburg
Mechanicsburg
Lovelock
Clermont County Teachers' Association Holds Session
The Clermont County Teachers' Association plans a regular session at city hall on Saturday the 18th featuring a program with BODE 52 singing a chorus Banner of the Free and Simple Experiments for Common Schools. The event includes discussions on methods, assistance to the executive committee, and school science topics. A Sabina man touts a thief-catching paper method and King's Tar and Wild Cherry Syrup is advertised at Beck's Pharmacy.
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Clermont County Teachers’ Association
City Hall
Bode
Teachers’ Association
Joe Davidson
Fred Bishop
John Slye
John Cronin
OU. M. Patton
B. Bolenbaugh
Banner of the Free
Batavia High School
Hoskinson
Zanesville
Cosmopolitan Introduces Color Lithography and New Covers
The Cosmopolitan expands to an extensive lithographic plant capable of printing 320,000 pages daily. The January issue features a water color by Eric Pape illustrating Robert Louis Stevenson’s last story and a new lithographic cover by Paris artist Rossi, promising a fresh surprise each month.
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Cosmopolitan
Eric Pape
Robert Louis Stevenson
Cosmopolitian
Paris
Rossi
Manilla
Ice on East Fork Inspires Joyful Skaters and Murky Health Ads
Last Saturday the East Fork froze to a glassy sheen inviting skaters of all ages to glide along the stream. The scene mingled festive edge with glossy reflections as youths laughed and old skaters admired their mirrored faces. Ayer's Sarsaparilla promotes clearing the skin of poisons carried by impure blood, advertised amid the ice pageant. A note on local men reportedly swearing off last Wednesday appears but holds little significance.
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East Fork
Sanday June 12 to feature Reutz Smiley Burlesque Company
Manager Salisbury will inaugurate the combination system this week at Sanday with the Reutz Smiley novelty burlesque company noted as the best on the road. The show promises handsome ladies and living pictures with admission set at 10 20 and 30 cents.
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Salisbury
Sanday Mrutince
Reutz-Smiley
Lady and the Lion Attraction Draws Cincinnati Visitor
Miss Anna Binekis of Cincinnati watched Maximilian the lion tamer last week and fell in love. They plan to marry on Saturday in the lion's den as the Tidian Squaw Brass band performs its final week. The theater offers superb scenery and talent.
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Anna Binekis
Cincinnat
Lis Gnner
Maximilian
Smaturday
Leon's den
Taree Wre Ding Alirdes Tions
Monroe's 1925 Message On European Interference In Hemisphere
President Monroe asserts in December 1925 that the United States will not tolerate European interference in the Western Hemisphere. He states that while the US does not interfere with existing colonies, it cannot permit a European power to oppress or control newly independent governments. The tone warns against any interposition seen as unfriendly to American peace and safety.
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United States
Clermont girl Harriet Wayland reads for Chicago journal
Miss Harriet Wayland of Clermont works as a reader for a major Chicago literary journal. She reviews manuscripts, detects plagiarism, notes grammar and style, and decides which works are accepted or rejected. The role is described as responsible and profitable with final authority in publication decisions.
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Harriet Wayland
John Wayland
Chicago
Grammer
Royal European Vaudeville at Fountain Square Theatre
Next week Fountain Square Theatre presents Royal European Vaudeville, touted as the finest vaudeville company with stars from America Europe and Australia. Led by Maimselle Flossie and Henry Carman the show boasts top talent and a syndicate from New York City backing the production with plans for exotic acts and novelty performances.
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Fountain Square Theatre
Carman
Royal European Vaudeville
America
Europe
Australiia
Ma’imselle Flossie
Fingland
Daintiest Eccentrique
Hieury Carman
Royal European Vaudeville Syndicate
New York City
Amerten
Amusements and local notices in Batavia region
A column laments lack of touring troupes and urges reliance on Clermont county groups Goshen Owensville Batavia for home produced entertainment. Mentions soap ad and a New Year visit to Mrs W E Towner near Afton with a social gathering. brief reference to diphtheria concerns and a medicinal pill.
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Clermont
Goshen
Owensville
Zarzuela Club
Batavia
Histronic Society
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Beck's
Batava
Clermont Waifs
Dustrial
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Amelia Odd Fellows
Milton Lodge I
N. G
Nolen
Warden
Hugh Weat
J. W. Smith
V. G
W. Fy ‘Apple
V. G. W. B. Woodruff
I. G
Ed Mehl
C. W. Coleman
C. Hudson
B. Cord
L. Nash
Simmons
King’s
Gale
Book's
Price Ee
Miss Louise K
Parrott St Neha
W. M. Fulton
W. C. Robinson
Sabina
Dimmitt
Late Literary News
Freeman's Theatre
Heck & Avey's New Museum
Monroe
Congress
Beck's Pharmacy
W. E. Towner
Afton
New Lyear
Elizabeth Jenking
Mra
James Ewing
Sylvia
Clint Mefford
May
1. Curtis
James Gliney
W. Hf
Becket
Wil Bellison
Charles Moyer
J. McAtea
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