Lone Fisherman Weeks Rescued After Suicide Attempts
John Oliver Weeks of Elk Lick attempted self harm after quitting patent medicines and turning to whisky. He first struck himself with a hatchet, then a maul, then cut an ice hole and jumped in. Rescued by Al Johnson and John Henderson, Weeks vows to avoid deep danger again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver Weeks
Elk Lick
3I Wilson
Mr. Martin
Batavia
Mr. Weeks
Mr. Week
al Johnson
John Henderson
Mr. Henderson
Mr. Johnson
Terra Firma
Royalty in the White House mocked by London papers
London newspapers ridicule White House etiquette under President McKinley. They compare protocol to that of the French President and note Mrs McKinley’s invitations taking precedence. Vanity Fair claims America can be more royalist than the king and wonders what Lincoln would say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
White House
McKinley
Vanity Fair
Lincoln
Deputy Auditor Mistakenly Returns to Old Home
Deputy Auditor Dimmitt moved from the Dr Wayland property on Locust street to the Griffith homestead on Main street. After an evening at the post office he wandered back to the old house by habit, finding the door locked and the cat and dog calmly observing the mistaken return before the trio headed to the new residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimmitt
Dr. Wayland
Locust Street
Griffith
Main Street
Len
Fire disrupts Presbyterian service in New Richmond
Sunday service at the Presbyterian church in New Richmond was interrupted by a fire started by overheated pipes. Members acted to fight the flames in their Sunday best until the fire department arrived, causing carpet and pew damage and shortening the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
New Richmond
Parks
Spite and Sanity Clash Over Durant Burial
The letter condemns those who refuse to bury Theodore Durant, a convicted murderer, arguing parents’ grief and Christian decency demand a simple interment. It laments insults to Sanitary rules and urges a respectful gravesite rather than segregation or sea burial.
Talk by a Teacher on Indiscriminate High-Priced School Apparatus
A teacher argues against costly school apparatus and charts bought via agents. He cites a globe and a manikin costing hundreds, notes missing parts and poor care, and records injunctions blocking chart purchases. He urges boards to evaluate benefits, seek fair prices, and hold sellers accountable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Education
Go West Young Man and the Kansas Marriage Rates
The piece discusses Kansas marriage law cutting probate rates to 1.50 while, for ministers, fees stay at 5 to 10. It notes preacher protest and cites Lou Howart of Buffalo visiting Batavia for a forthcoming marriage to Miss Belle Duckwall next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Howart
Buffalo
New York
Batavia
Belle Duckwall
San Jose Scale Threat to Fruit Trees Warned by Horticulturist
W R Ely, Fruit Commissioner for Batavia Township, warns in a letter from Coronet editor style that the San Jose Scale has damaged orchards in California and is now found in several townships. He urges thorough examination of nursery stock and growing trees, explains scale appearance and damage, and offers free microscope examination services for samples. Township trustees are urged to appoint fruit commissioners. January 10, 1898 Batavia, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Horticulturist
Coroier
State Horticultural Society
San Jose
California
Catawba Island
W.R. Ely
Batavia Township
Batavia
Romantic Marriage Unites Liston and Floro in Nebraska
Will Liston of Nebraska and Miss Josie Floro of Amelia wed on New Year’s Eve in Black Water State. Their courtship began years ago in this county and blossomed after Liston moved to Nebraska to teach and build a home. The couple married at 7 p.m. at Frank Liston’s home with Rev. Espley officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Liston
Nebraska
Josie Floro
Amelia
Blackwater
Mr. Liston
Miss Floro
Liston
Ohio
Josie
Frank Liston
Rev. Espley
M. K. Church
Burglary raid on Halington provokes alarm and pursuit
A masked intruder entered the home of station master J W Brittingham and knocked out Professor Charles Miller. He ransacked rooms, stole cash and a purse while attempted post office raid failed due to a guard dog. Local reaction warns residents of further danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halington
Charles Miller
Perse
J. W. Brittingham
Brittingham
Appalling Sudden Death of Lee Gorman in Columbus
Lee Gorman of Marathon died Monday morning in Columbus from lung congestion shortly after being appointed Senate doorkeeper. He served as postmaster under Cleveland and was active in Democratic ranks, leaving a wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Gorman
Marathon
Courier
Senate
Gorman
Columbus
Cleveland
SLEIGHING ACCIDENT LEAVES BOHEMIA TWOBLES INJURED
The Olive Branch party rides with Isaac Shinkler in a sleighing outing that ends in a wreck on a snowy turnpike. The two belles are saved by an undertaker's helper. Shinkler and horse suffer injuries and heartbreak, but the girls survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Shinkler
Olive Branch
Shinkie
Shinkle
John Halbisch
Frightful Tragedy In Williamsburg Youth Kills Himself
Charles Atchley aged 26 and son of D W Atchley a Williams burg leader shot himself last Wednesday evening in the presence of his mother sister and brother in law. He had been temporarily insane though no prior notice. After dining he rose sat a while then placed a revolver to his left temple and died instantly with blood and brains in the sitting room. His father a former United States gauger and brother in law of L Terhune and Link White attended his burial last Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Atchley
D. W. Atchley
Williamsburg
Young Atchley
United States
L. Terhune
Link White
Wiliamsburg
Just Reward to a Clermenter for Long and Honorable Service
Colonel Henry C. Corbin U S A receives an early promotion to Adjutant Generalship of the army to be bestowed in February. His career began as a volunteer at age 21 and rose from lieutenant to colonel in the regular service. Corbin is described as strong, disciplined, and a loyal Republican. His appointment follows Adjutant General Beck's retirement at 65, with about seven years in the new post before retirement at colonel pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Corbin
U.S. A
Army
Corbin
Clermont
Beck
East Batavia Woman Breaks Arm in Porch Fall
Mrs. Charles Hulick of East Batavia slipped from her porch Friday evening and fractured her arm between the elbow and wrist. She suffered intensely at first but is now comfortable and expected to recover quickly. She has the sympathy of many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hulick
East Batavia
Batavia Orchestra Plans Grand City Hall Concert
The Batavia orchestra has arranged a grand concert at city hall on the 28th instant featuring duets solos and the mandolin club. Prof G W Chatterton will sing with Mrs Charles Belt as accompanist and Prof Joseph Sardo of Cincinnati will be a soloist, a leading violinist with strong local appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
City Hall
G. W. Chatterton
Charles Belt
Mandolin Club
Joseph Sardo
Cincinnati
Clermont
Details of Marriages and Name Transfers Listed
Charles H Kunz and Miss Lillie Lewis. Thomas Quinn Ashburn and Miss Frances Marshall Fee. Dimmitt H Merrill to Grace A Leever. Conrad Welch to Miss Eva Flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Kunz
Lillie Lewis
Thomas Quinn Ashburn
Frances Marshall Fee
Dimmitt H. Merrill
Grace A. Leever
Conrad Welch
Eva Flora
Letter Addressing Brooklyn Postoffice Names
Guidance for correspondence to Brooklyn and other towns before consolidation with New York. Do not address to New York city. use the town name that had its own postoffice prior to consolidation. Postoffices remained separate from city governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
New York
Farmer escapes wreck as horse runs off embankment
John Robinson, a county farmer, was driving on Linton road Saturday morning when his horse bolted after a train. He leapt from the wagon just as it plunged down an embankment. he escaped injury, but the wagon was wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
Linton Road
Ayers Named Consul to Argentina After Senate Loss
Dr. J. M. Ayers, Republican Senate candidate in the 2d-4th district who lost to H. L. Nichols, was appointed consul to Rosario Argentina. The post pays $1,300 per year. Ayers previously served as consul at Peru and Brazil and was noted as a veteran in Harrison administration times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Ayers
Senate
H. L. Nichols
Roesario
Argentina
Ayers
Peru
Brazil
Harrison
Baum Appointed Batavia Postmaster After Allen Cowen
William H. Baum is appointed postmaster at Batavia replacing term ending incumbent Allen Cowen. The popular choice receives many congratulations. J Wright Holter, son of Colonel M. J. W. Holter, wed Ming Mal Webb of Connersville Indiana on November 22 1897. The Couriers wishes accompany the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Baum
Batavia
Allen 'S. Cowen
Billy
J. Wright Holter
M. J. W. Holter
Ming Mal Webb
Connersville
Indiana
Courier
Milford Masons elect and install chapter officers
Milford Chapter R. A. M. elected officers Thursday night and, by special installation, installed them the same evening. Names listed include High Priest B. McGrew, King A. F. Queal, Treasurer Galen L. Cline, Secretary J. B. Loen, Guard G. Murphy, Stewards P. Atwood and O. B. McGrew, and trustees P. Atwood, A. F. Queal, J. B. Tuin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
R. A.M
B. McGrew King
Bhai A. F. Queal
Collins Crete
Jacob Ackley P
Cece Coe
George W. Gateh
Cccuse Oo
PY Atwood
Wy Sleppey Guard
Ners Ooooyl
Murphy
Atwood
B. McGrew
McGrew
J. Paxton
George W. Gatch
A. F. Queal
J. B. Tuen
Newspaper plan funds three months of education for the poor
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette announces a bold initiative in its weekly edition offering to cover all expenses for a three month college term for any needy young man or woman unable to pay for education. The card requests a copy of the weekly edition to obtain a full explanation of the plan and details of eligibility and submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
The
Commercial Tribune
Elizabeth Johnson Granted Divorce in Hamilton Common Pleas
Mrs Elizabeth Johnson was granted a divorce from Campbell Johnson in Hamilton Common Pleas last Saturday. The couple, married ten years, have relatives in Batavia. The divorce was granted on the ground of neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Johnson
Campbell Johnson
Hamilton Common Pleas
Batavia
Ham to Lecture on The Snollygoster In Politics at Amelia
Under K of P auspices Col H W J Ham will lecture January 17 at Amelia town hall on The Snollygoster In Politics. Readers are told he is the most unique lecturer in America, rivaling humorists and orators in speed clarity and style. Admission 2 and 35 cents Platard R Hick's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Lodge
Amelia
H. W. J. Ham
Colonel Ham
America
Mark Twain
Wm. M. Evarts
George Francis Twain
Senator Ingalls
Milwaukee Brewery Plans 97 Foot Wide Exhibition Glass
A Milwaukee brewery intends to exhibit a giant beer glass at the Paris World's Fair measuring 97 feet in width and 5 feet high. The project aims to showcase brewing scale, though local skepticism remains about feasible consumption during the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Paris
Cincinnati
Probate court app for Mi en O Care liss admission
Application filed Monday in Probate court seeks admittance of Mien O Careliss of Afton to the asylum at Athens. Evidence shows the applicant is violently insane and 67 years old, married, and has been placed in a strong room at the infirmary pending admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mien O. Careliss
Afton
Ins
Esylito
Athens
Bhowius
Daioh
Ealison Concert at City Hall to Benefit Ratayi Bowling Club
The Ealison Concert Company offers a phonograph entertainment at City Hall on Thursday evening for the Ratayi Bowling Club. Admission is 15 cents, and the program features songs of the day, talk, stories, and popular airs performed by top bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ealison Concert Company
City Hall
Alimony case, Buerkle vs Doin BLL in Water township
In a contested alimony matter Bertin Crane vs Edward Crane, the couple in Water township face abandonment and neglect charges with two children involved. The court records reference stock sale prices in London and detail various cattle and horse auctions with specific prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buerkle
Doin
Bertin Crane
Edward Crane
Wate Township
Mens
Mid
Local couple wed in private M B Church ceremony
Charles Kunz and Miss Lily Lewis were married Sunday evening in the M B church after services. The private ceremony was witnessed by a few confidants. Kunz, a three year army veteran, is son of Henry Kunz who runs mills at Mooretielu. The bride is daughter of the late Andy Lewis and Kunz will live near the mills and work there. Sunday school officers were elected at the M E church with Jolneon as superintendent and Miss Stella Oreborough as assistant secretary. Rumor says a new Republican paper may start in town around March, but the News-Herald remains the active local Republican paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kunz
Lily Lewis
M. B
Bailey
Kunz
Regular Army
Henry Kuntz
Mooretielu
Andy Lewis
M. E
My BE
Donen
Jolneon
Belle Marsh
Aliss
la Ninera
Mareh
News-Herald
News Herald
Highland County
News
Hera
Coroner Dispute Over Inquest Jurisdiction Sparks Letter
Charles Heasee of Hamlet protests that inquests were held within five miles, not the ten miles allowed for a coroner’s territory. He argues his rights to duties and rewards were ignored and threatens action to stop the usurpation. Jesse defends recent inquests and notes coroner coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Heasee
Hamlet
Jesse
Hesse
Has the Courage of His Conviction
In an open letter from Parkersburg Captain William Kirk denies wholesale pension fraud among United States pensioners. He cites a government inquiry during Cleveland's administration as support and offers $1 cash for each proven Wood County pension fraud case. He frames the sensational reports as old rebel rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
William Kirk
Kanawha River
United States
Cleveland
Wood County
Klondike
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Theodore Durant
Durant
Earth
Chase of
Epistor Courigrr
Sam
Man
Horace Greely
Kansas
Auli
Eton
Charles
Lumbus
Young Cermenter
Batavia Orchestra
LEAP
Wright IS All Right
Milford Masons
John Hance
Jackson Turnpike
Owensville
Asylum
Phonographic Entertainment
Madison County Stock Sales
Weieht
Guo
M. BK
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