Local Ohio politics and Batavia notes from Clermont era
A Clermont County Batavia page covers Ohio electors meeting in Columbus, campaign tensions around Harrison and Cleveland, journalist moves, and critique of judicial and party conduct. It highlights Clerk Hodge and Hodge related controversy, plus local reactions to Republican and Democratic actions and calls for legal redress over perceived partisan misdeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Clermont County
Ohio
Batavia
Batavia Men Cleared In Defrauding Case At Cincinnati
The United States case against Edward Zimmerman and Edward Day ended with their discharge after witnesses failed to prove they were underage or illegally voting. Prosecutors and witnesses conflicted, while defense cited Zimmerman’s long residence and Day’s infancy. The proceedings highlighted local political tensions and partisan blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Edward Zimmerman
Edward Day
Hooper
Euce
Cincinnati
Randolph Rush
Frank Acra
William Worstell
William Mattox
Daniel Hamilton
Frank Hodes
Mr. Rush
Zimmerman
Batavia
Bruce
Rush
Woodlief
Swing
Bunn
Dan Hamilton
Frank Hodge
Matt
D. G. Dustin
John Pohlman
Henry
Pohlman
E. A. Lockwood
Hodge
Lockwood
George Gelvin
Hill
Neville
W. R. Walker’ Drug Store
J. B. Walker's
Wiklamabarg
Protracted Meeting Opens as Local War Heats Up
Milford notes include Mr and Mrs Sgt Boys returning home after visits. Protracted meeting at M E church led by Rev Williamson. Bartlow hosts an enjoyable evening with local youth. John Cheyne Jr upgrades his home. The Pennsylvania Tramp returns. A postoffice war flares between Rural and Smiths Landing. strangers warned to refrain from remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utopia
Boys
Milford
M. E
Williamson
F. M. Bartlow
John Cheyne &J
Pennsylvania
Smith’s Landing
Local Social Notes and Wedding in Edenton Area
Miss Hattie Cramer of Edenton visits Miss Mollie Ingle and others while Fry farm land changes hands with Stogden and Z Dickinson buying parcels. Deputy Sheriff Kain visits Batavia area schools. Cary Hoggett and Min Lulu Prickett wed at U church with Emma Hoggatt as bridesmaid and a reception at the bride’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Cramer
Edenton
Mollie Ingle
Tommy Templin
Brough Johnson's
Maggie Flicher
Tom Kelly
James Kelly
James Crosson
Fry
5. Stogden
Illinois
Z. Dickenson
Emma Jones
Cincinnat
Kain
Batavia
Cary Hoggett
Min Lulu Prickett
F. H. Bahn
U. Church
Gus Obra
Emma Hoggatt
Clover
George Wood
Effie ‘Tribble
George
T. W. Townsley
Hannah Boman
David Earhart
William McNeland
Turnpike Notice for Milford Kilonton and Woodville pikes
Notice sets a meeting at Gate No 2 on the turnpikes the Second Monday in January 1880. Superintendent ROWARD RODERTS and President Aston OF THE STOCKHOLDERS oversee the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Kilonton
Woodville
B. BR. Hid
Roward Roderts
Aston
New Richmond Fire and Community Notes
A night blast in New Richmond shook buildings and frightened residents as an attempted blowing up of a tailor shop caused damage but no injuries. The item lists numerous local social events, visits, marriages, appointments, and community updates including Mrs. Justice and Mrs. Williams improving, a wedding tour, a new United States Express agent appointment, and planned town hall completion in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond
Dave Robb
Victor Lodge
K. of P
G. A. Borden
Miami Steam Fire Company
Clifford Hannaford
Cincinnati
Birdie Law
Mt. Auburn
A. A. Leever
Walter M. Lacy
Johnston
Numerous updates from Milford and vicinity report visits and social events
Mrs A E McMurchy visits Batavia relatives while Wellington Dickinson and family guest at E Towner. Miss Daisy Dews returns home from visiting friends as New Richmond taffy club gathers at May Kincaid’s. Several local occurrences include church notices, weddings at Clover and Laurel, a library start at Camp Dennison, and the Milford bank declaring a three percent semiannual dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. McMurchy
John Dimmitt
Batavia
Wellington Dickinson
E. Towner
Daisy Dews
New Richmond Taffy Club
Mias May Kincaid
Partridge
Lockland
Wagner
M. Riggs
Columbus
Wheeler Collier
Rev
T. J. Melish
Episcopal Church
Cincinnati
James Rodgers
Loveland
Miss Vornhols
M. BE
Frank Williams
Cincinnati Hocking Valley and Huntington Railroad
Beechhurst Reading Circle
Francis May Heidt
Charles Adams
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ehe Glermont Courier
Weonsapay
Courier Pus
Isgine Congo
WC Gregg
James
Hulick
Pekina
Ben. Hopkins
Indianapolis
Harison
Harrison
Cleveland
Halstead
John Strimple
The
Commercial
Advance
Strimple
Clermont
Smething
Hadge
Moore's
Richmond
Dastardly
Bantam
Clifford Justice
Elizabeth Williams
E. Q. Crane
Elk Lick
Katie Duckwall
Delaware
Ed. Smith
Mt. Holly
Elmer Ely
William Justice
Bethel
Dr. Ayers
Feesburg
William Clark
Harrison and Morton Club
Harvey Cornell
Cornell
Harrison and
Morton
H. A. Reed
Pittsburg
Penn
Charles Porter
Tabasco
Ed Bishop
Williamsburg
Charles Manning
Harry Hubble
Covington
Wm. Metzgar
Ada Foster
B. C. Fewell
James Larsh
L. M. Johnson
Will Sargeant
M. P
Bethesda
Polly Hopper
Five Mile
Mt. Moriah
Prof. Goodwin
Indian Hill
Etta Hoffman
Will Burger
Hattie McCameron
John Cummins
Chillicothe
Joe Norton
United States Express Company
Smith
Michigan
Joe Lockwood
Wolff
Wolff & Randolph
Philadelphia
Pisgah
al. Evanshine
Mt. Washington
Ludwig Evanshine
Tessie Eppert
Uriah Butler
Pierce Township
Dr. Mott
Mt. Pisgah
C. P. Hayford
Joseph Surry
Thomas Lillich
Long John Ewing
Harry Vaughn
Ohio Battery
New Orleans
Louisville
Christian Church
Thomas Donovan
Locust Corner
Thomas Terhune
Greensburg
Indiana
Prof
Morland
Academy
H. Trease
J. P. Duckwall
Leonard Crane
Eminence
Dr. Weiss
Dr. Trease
George Duckwall
George L. Talley
John Short
Lovett
W. W. Duckwall
Kate
J. He
Lizzie Short
Miamivile
Henning’s Mills
Laurel
Charles Hoover
Anna Kaltenbach
Tobis Marsh
George Sutton
Lexington
Lyceum
Tommy Wilson
Death's Door
J. W. Mott
Lindale
Gus. A. Worz
Hamilton County
John Elmit
Nicholsville
J. L. Glascock
Mr. Pugsley
Hillsboro
Sigmon
LEGAL
Clermont Common Pleas. Order OF Sale
John D. McKeever
F. M. Pursley
County of
State
Astone
N. McLean
C. Felter
Crane
Felter
DrRton Iog
J.C. Tatman
Joan K. West
Parrott & Griffith
Administrator's Sale
Probate Court
State of
John Woodford
Noah Tompkins
Tompkins
Indian Creek
M. Purkiser
Purkiser
Aarge
David Light
de Rees
w.Inut
C. W. Page
John Page
Frazier & Roudebush
Kock’s Plasters
Writ Pills Giolar
Iron 1 Bitters
Right’s Pills & 8
Milford and
Thomas Ceal
Stonelick Township
Said County
Said Road
Stonelick Creek
Thomas C. Teal
E. C. Patchell
Batavia and
Stonelick
Patchell
Rh. D. Sapp
Batavia Township
Amelia
Williamsburg Township
Tate Township
Washington Township
Moscow
Isabel
Monroe Township
Nicholaville
Pt. Pleasant
Mth
Haarelsandary
Clermontville
Union Township
Mt. Carmel
Deveeaner
Ith
Miami Township
Miamiville
Newberry
Sonra
Belfast
N. Anderson
Deintistry
F. A. Ayer
Garfield Place
White House
Broadway
Lower Market
Cincinnatlio
Cherifa
Clermont Common Pleas
Hester Elston ET AL
Thomas J. Snead
Robert Snead
John Light
Hio
Susapna
Union Street
Union
James Green
Esd
Pea
L, M, Dawson
Sherife's Sale
Charles L. Buckanan
ADMR
David Crabbs ET AL
Towit
Isnowa
John K. West
Mortage
Charlotte Bools
John Bools
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