11 Jan 1893
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1893
Page
1
The piece extols sleighing as white ground decor and fun for children and adults. It describes McMillen's hill as a long packed incline for tobogganing, warns about bob sleds and spacing, and urges caution to prevent injuries during the winter pastime.
Felicity Times reports strong protest signed by Rev. J. F. Laird and others against Sunday funeral services in West Union Adams county clergy view Sunday funerals as improper while urging attention to Saturday shootings and criminal docket study to curb deaths.
Edgar Flynn of Indian Hill, a 54 year old bachelor with about 80 000 dollars and a herd of horses and cattle, was arrested by Cincinnati Humane Society officers after years of isolation. Described as disreputable and ragged, he received temporary aid and was sent home. The piece ends with a note praising self care and humane law.
Batavia L. Programme for Friday evening January 18 1808 to be held at Mrs Lane residence. Roll call. Reports from Greek Artista and Séulitors. Lesson Mrs Manning. Table talk Life and Character of Prides by Wm P Wolf. Illustrated lecturer Ancient Greece and Greeks by David K McDonald. Reading selected by Mrs Bell. Paper The Causes of the Destruction of the Acropolis by Mrs Ranson. Critic Mrs McMillen.
The high position and universal approval of the pleasant liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs highlight the qualities on which its success rests and please the California Fig Syrup Company.
Silas R. Hutchinson a former county commissioner died at his Miamiville home on January 5 at age 88. Born near his death site he served three years after election in 1864 and remained active, voting for Republican candidates since Adams era. Survived by a large family with State Representative Paxton among grandchildren, his death is mourned by friends and neighbors.
The second annual charity ball in Cincinnati stirs social tension over who leads the grand march. Society women spar for the role, while guests anticipate a graceful evening of charity and flirtation amid hopeful philanthropy. Also notes on a Catholic church fundraiser in Georgetown and local obituaries and community notices.
Batavia hosts a Uniform Bank ceremony by the Knights of Pythias with Col. E. A. Tucker leading the rite. Twenty nine youths were mustered, new officers named, a grand supper served, and members praised as the town’s pride and future promise.
The Ohio river froze from bank to bank last Sunday morning. By noon the ice broke and a dozen or so boys playing on the ice found themselves adrift on a single large cake. They escaped without accident, though the scene was startling and could have ended tragically.
A historical account describes electors meeting in each state to finalize the presidential result. Three certificates are prepared for delivery to an elector, by mail, and to a U S District Judge. Congress will count the votes in February in a joint session with possible objections from several states. Grover Cleveland and Adlai E Stevenson are announced as elected.
Mrs Mary Johnston of Walnut Hills visits Batavia friends for a few days. H L Nichols Esq travels to Nebraska on a several week business trip. Ex Auditor Harrisons entertainment postponed to Friday due to severe weather. Contractor H C Jeremiah of Tabasco plans remodeling J F Dial residence on Wood Street with work starting in March. Lindsley Sapp Esq brother of Commissioner R D Sapp visits Clermont after years in Seattle and will work in Chicago until after the World’s Fair. Miss Mary Cowen, invited by Dr Lockwood, sings at Wesleyan Avenue Baptist Cincinnati. Miss Emma Browning leaves Batavia for Marysville Tennessee to teach, seeks new advancement and is praised by friends.
A grim reminder of firearm danger unfolds as a 15 year old Winchester boy, Charley Thompson, suffered severe hand and arm injuries when a gun discharged during play. The piece notes recurring accidents among youths and underscores the gun’s danger, contrasting it with the boy’s vulnerable fate.
The World’s Fair Commissioners plan a county exhibit of Progressive Pupil work in Batavia on February 4. County students across sub districts, villages, cities, and high schools may submit drawings, photos, mineral collections, and crafted pieces. Winners advance to Columbus and Chicago.
In Monroe township various suits proceed including Elmer Zimmerman v Peterson et al partition and Mary Bass executrix v Slone foreclosure. Hester Clem sues The Smith Buggy Co for 500 dollars damages for allegedly wrongful suit, Edward Allery trustee sues H M and Mrs Hohn for 1000 dollars damages, Anna Johnson and husband sue Huey Lee for partition. Edward Lothrop sues Jacob Lillich et al marshal liens and sale of real estate. L W Carver et al sue Wm Belt et al for foreclosure. Damages claimed in Hester Clem case arise from alleged false representations by the company. Allery case involves alleged conversion of goods. plaintiff nonresidents.
A fragmented report lists multiple actions including W.OC Mullen versus Asile N DeGolyer with verdict vacated and new trial granted in an attachment suit alongside L B Moore versus Isabella Pierson and related parties with Brooks added as defendant, and a sale confirmation. State versus William Work centers on a shooting with intent to kill Pickelheimer at New.
Ezekial South aged 73 slipped on ice at his Plain Street home Wednesday night and sustained a broken thigh. Due to his advanced age the confinement may be tedious though not expected to be serious.
Frank W. Moore and Dave Judd, recently arrested at Amelia on suspicion of robbing the railroad station safe, faced no prosecution. They now talk of filing suit for $5,000 damages against the railroad company for false imprisonment.
Miss Wannamaker, daughter of the Post master General, is said to be a very scientific boxer. A man whose wife is a boxer in addition to her other accomplishments has the sorriest sort of a chance. Most women can knock their husbands out without any reference to muscle or science. All they seem to require is pluck and tongue.
Louisa Hodges vs Boston Fair Board seeks damages for personal injury. Plaintiffs lawyers Woodleef and Prather argued for change of venue. Judge Collings granted the motion on Monday, and the case will be tried in Hamilton County at a future date.
A columnist presents a curious estimate of how a 50 year old uses his days. It counts days slept traveled and amused, and tallies bread vegetables beverages and more as a statisical look at daily life, claiming approximate accuracy.
Names of bank directors and officers from First National Bank Batavia New Richmond Milford National Bank listed. Community notices mention Spiritu alism pamphlet offer concert by Ariel Ladies Sextette at Loveland city hall and a resignation by Rev T O Lowe from Avondale Presbyterian church. Also Hood's Sarsaparilla advertisement praised as truthful and prudent.
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