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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1890

Page

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Amusements in Clermont County Social Scene Ahead

Community notes describe meetings and programs across Clermont County including Wayne Township Teachers Association Newtonsville January 25 Edenton, Epworth League New Richmond January 2, C L S C New Richmond January 4, joint Fairview Palestine entertainment January 18, Sabbath school oyster supper Chile, upcoming marriage Mary Kline and Hubert Johnson in Chattanooga, rural dramatic club formation and Batavia Damon and Pythias production planned.

Moore's Fork Wayne Township Clermont County Newtonsville Edenton Epworth League New Richmond Dr. Windsor Georgia Kincaid Cornelia Short Cora Hawkins Mary Nichols W. A. Davis Dr. Holderfield Emma Haussermann Eva Robb Caesar F. A. Roberts D. E. Fee Lizzie Ward Bessie Bates Fairview and Palestine Societies B. F. Zugg Chile Effa Callon Anna Hall Lou Sanders Edna Altman Mattie Shinkle Bertie Zugg Messrs Charles Heizer Elda Howe Joseph Homer Prather John Tatman Harry Brown Mary Kline Corbly Amelia Hubert Johnson Chattanooga Tennessee Rural Providence Damon Pythias Batavia

Bell Ringer Harmed as Church Bell Flew Wild

Frank Hartman rang a German church bell for the first time last Sunday. A rope twist sent the heavy bell swinging wildly, lifting him toward the ceiling before he fell to the floor. He survived but vows not to ring again. Moral warns against rope play.

Frank Hartman Mr. Hartman Hartman Anow

Smell of Blood Sparks Ferocious Attack by Horse

William Stevens of Mt. Pisgah narrowly escaped injury last week when a horse reacted to the scent of blood. The animal became frantic, striking and biting as Stevens, the hog butcher, tried to defend himself and flee the stall. He was bruised and shaken but escaped in a desperate effort.

William Stevens Mt. Pisgah Eanimal Stevens m

Batavia Building and Loan Association Declares Eight Percent Dividend

The Batavia Building and Loan Association reports a prosperous year ending with an 8 percent dividend and ample funds to loan. New board of directors includes George W. Temple C. B. Griffis William R. Walker T. P. Breeding A. B. Shaw Allen Glancy.

Batavia Building and Loan Association George W. Temple C. 8. Griffis William R. Walker T. P. Breeding A. B. Shaw Allen Glancy

The New Discovery Promises Breath of Relief

A promotional note urges readers to try Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs colds and chest troubles with a money back guarantee. Trial bottles are available at Dr John Bunn's Drug Store Batavia and J B Walker Williamsburg.

John Bunn Batavia J. B. Walker Williamsburg

Bethel Justice George Winder Sits First Case

George Winder of Bethel, a Democrat and new justice of the peace, presided over the Ohio vs Elmer Sprague case. Sprague faced a charge of drawing a loaded shotgun with intent to kill, but the court found assault and fined him ten dollars plus costs. Sprague’s attorney advised withdrawal as the squire acknowledged lacking authority to impose the fine.

George Winder Bethel Winder State of Ohio Elmer Sprague Mr. Canter Burke G. R. Griffith Serague Canter Sprague Squire Windsor

Newberry Institute Delivers Practical Farm Talks and Lessons

A two day meeting in Newberry led by President A. L. Frazer featured papers on model farms garden planning and home grounds indoors and outdoors. Speakers- James Clarke Waldo F Brown Mrs M McSill Mrs J M Pattison D A Smalley and C M Weed presented on rents butter poultry insects and animal care with discussions on organization and future institutes.

Marion Myers Waldo F. Brown Frazer Mr. Brown Jersey D. A. Smalley John H. Duvall Sleppy Bonham F. M. Hodges Newberry

Cider danger linked to street fight ends in arrest

A Bethel incident ties hard cider to a brawl among four men led by Andy West who sold the liquor to minors. William Griffith drew a knife during the melee wounding George Cartley and Lee Edwards. Griffith was fined $5 and costs by Mayor Burke, while West was bound over to the February grand jury after being charged by Charles Manning.

Bethel Andy West William Griffith George Artley Lee Edwards Griffith Burke West Charles Manning Squire Winder

Clermont County Lodge Notes on Installations and Elections

Public installations and meetings across Clermont County are reported. Officers for J. H. Jenkins Relief Corps No. 117 and J. H. Jenkins post were installed in early January with speeches by Mrs. W. A. Kain and D. K. Peterson. Numerous lodges, including I. O. O. F and G. A. R corps, held installations January 2 to 10, with many officers named and regular meeting schedules announced.

J. H. Jenkins Relief Corps G. A. R. Hall Ella Holmes W. A. Kain W.R. C J. H. Jenkins Hall L. H. Zimmermanning D. K. Peterson C. H. McNutt J. V F. Peterson Annankins Albert McAdams B. Alridge Clara Clark C. H. Thomas L. F. Fisk Isaac Redrow E. B. Holmes Frank Hutchinson Tilliam Barnes T. R. Hartma L. W. Day Q. M.S S. 5. Walker B. N. Bricker L. N. Zimmerman James Lugton Robert Smith Manuel List Richard Caldwell John M. Criley Courtland Bonnell Wm. H. P. Danforth William Banks Johanna Deffendah Nancy Haney Josey List Mary Lotz Sarah Smith Almira Boyd Ellen Voris Rose Martin Amanda Firman Nancy Conklin William Needham Post Women’s Relief Corps For Engineers Pete John Cook Cus Js Meek S. V.C If Wood Pp. Fotard G . Whitaker Shiumara Bt. A RK. Needham Women's Relief Corps Callie Wood Maddox Mary Hill M. A. Hill Martha Nichols Kinney Marathon Charles Ireton A. Holmes G. W. Morris Isaac Morris J. D J. M. Fox M. J. Abernathy W. A. Joseph C. Arrandale Bethel G. A. R. Post I. C, QO. F. Hall S Hall John W. Brown Albert T. Floyd Levi Frazier O. D B. C. Fewell OG Rose Adjt Jas O Marehy John H. Beck William Brown Q. M George Clare John H. Glasgow Wm. H. Brown Wm. E. Pemberton Mattie Altman

Worthy Clergyman's Cutting Remarks Followed Noble's Downward Path

The article recalls Burney Noble now jailed awaiting grand jury action for attempted rape of Mrs. Harris of Tate township. At sixteen he terrified a turnpike lady, fled, was captured, and after a flogging chosen by him to be administered by the smallest man, who became a respected divine. He later served in the army but is described as crazed and likely in an asylum.

Burney Noble Harris Tate Township Bethel Batavia Noble

Pensions Examining Board Moves Meetings to Lebanon

The examining board for pensions changes its meeting location from Morrow to Dr Scoville's office in Lebanon starting January 22. Applicants for examination are instructed to notice the change and appear at the new site.

Examing Board For Pensions Morrow Lebanon Dr. Scoville

Runaway freight cars crash into Batavia station

Four freight cars near the tank at Batavia station broke loose from their brakes last Saturday night and ran into the freight house, wrecking a car and causing damage. No injuries were reported, though the cars resembled bundles of kindling wood.

Batavia

Teachers' Institute Adds Noted Educators for Next Session

The faculty for next year includes Prof. Henry Houck superintendent of public instruction of Pennsylvania Prof. Unthink of Wilmington college Prof. D N Cross of West Union Prof. J H Stauffer of Illinois to teach music and drill a cantata for closing exercises Prof. Copeland will also lecture during the session.

Henry Houck Superintendent of Public Instruction Pennsylvania Unthink Wilmington College D. N. Cross West Union J. H. Stauffer Illinois Copeland

Spring in the Heart of Winter

The piece paints an unseasonable warmth with birds fishing and early gardens sprouting lettuce and onions. Cattle thrive, pastures lush, trees bloom, and dandelions blanket hillsides while children wade streams. A spring returns lent by a mild winter, prompting coats and flannel to revive and doctors and undertakers to brace for changing times.

Saileth Highi

Bucklen Arnica Salve advertisement notice

For sale by Dr. John Bunn Drogest Batavia and J. B. Walker Williamsburg. Newly married people urged to buy their outfit from Griswold Bros who offer a nice present. Janv2

John Bunn Drogest Batavia J. B. Walker Williamsurg Griswold Bros

Williamsburg Farmers Institute Meeting Highlights Profits and Practices

The Williamsburg Farmers Institute drew a large audience for two days of talks and demonstrations. Waldo F. Brown urged farmers to value all produce as cash, while Mrs. Titus described butter making and canning methods. Prof. Weed spoke on plant diseases, and Rev. Ely led home literature discussions. The event also covered silos, codling moth control, and farm management practices.

Clars Titus C. M. Weed Williamsburg Samuel Titus

Protracted and Revival Meetings Across Denominations

Church notices report Rev Sadieuen at Mt Pisgah and Rev Weeks at Batavia M E. Laurel M E, Bethel week of prayer, and numerous revivals in local churches. Locations include Higginsport Higginsport Loveland Wigginsville Edenton Bet under weather issues. Proposals and missions data noted from American Bible Society and Congregational Board.

Sadieuen Mt. Pisgah M. E Bethel M. EK Laurel Weeks Batavia M. E Higginsport Newae Wigginsville Revselvin Bowman Cincinnati W. Williamson American Bible Society Locust Corner Fulton Doughman A. B Moore's Fork Bet Wilson Christian Church Singer Presbyterian Church Loveland Congregational Board of Foreign Missions B. W. Chidlaw Penncnes Bantam New York Christian Union Church Edenton R. A. M. Johnson L. Zimmerman

Local associations attract teachers in large turnout

The town’s teachers attended a well attended association meeting last Saturday with many reporting profit and planning another gathering in two weeks at Newtonsville. Residents Riley Hawkins and William Garrison visit friends while Mrs Deliah Fox and J M Fox remain at odds over custody of Estella the little girl involved in a prior dispute.

Towscip Satuday Newtonsville Riley Hawkins Iowa City Illiam Joseph Lebanon Noruia William Garrison Hattie Thompson Blanchester Rose Baker Joseph Prickett Cincinnati

Town Notes and Happenings in a Regional Courier

January 11 reports a booming real estate interest and bustling town life in Boston, with mentions of a sidewalk project, a pillared Protracted meeting, and Harvey Meek moving to Kansas. It notes influenza cases, sick residents, and local social visits, along with a light puzzle about a farmer killing thirty hogs at seven killings.

Local Gossip and Social Notes From Lindale Area

Frank Simpkins is at home again. George Croswell rides through town on a new cart. Mr and Mrs Wheeler were Sunday visitors at Alex Kirgan s. Dick Atchley of Greenbriar was the guest of Miss Belle Simpkins. Sam Rush and Mrs Ollie Lytle were in Batavia Monday. Mrs Join Alexander visited at Lindale Friday. Mrs Mary Malick of Lindale spent a few days here last week. Several young folks from Hamlet and Mt Holly visited Miss Maud Nesbitt at Lindale Saturday evening. Some citizens are suffering from grippe.

McGinty Pesumine Boston Hill Cincinnati Thomas Coleman Main Street Leed’s Corner Thomas Henning’s Mills Lou Thomas R. E. Leed M. K. Church Harvey Meek Kansas Harve John Gertner G. Swartz Batavia A. Freschard F. Snider M. F. Apgar Mamie Abbey C. P. Alrey Camille Roudebush Emma Wilts la Grippe Frank Simpkins George Croswell Wheeler Alex. Kirgan Dick Atchley Greenbriar Belle Simpkins Sam Rush Ollie Lytle Join Alexander Lindale Mary Malick Hamlet Mt. Holly Sper

Nervous Prostration Nerve Tonic Ad

Warning advertisement for a nerve tonic promising cure for nervous exhaustion. Claims improved appetite digestion and organ function. Sells at 50 cents via Dr. John Bulm's Drug Store Batavia Ohio and J B Walker Williamsburg Ohio.

John Bulm Batavia Ohio J. B. Walker Williamsburg

Mad dog shot in Clermontville chase

A mad dog from Big Indian Creek roamed the Clermontville area last Wednesday biting several animals. He was finally overtaken and shot by Thomas Clark of Clermontville.

Big Indian Creek Clermontyville Thomas Clark Clermontville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clermont Ture Miami Farmers A. L. Frazer James Clarke W. F. Porter J. P. Harrison Washington White House Mt. Vernon Who Cut and Slash J. H. Jenkins Post Relief Corps Daughters OF Rebekah Ney A. McMillen N. G Laura Jordan Lizzie Innis Louie Daily Treas J. E. Innis Irene Walker Rosa McMillen Iva Innis Alice Peterson M. T. Dally Belle Holden Mary Atchley W.G I. N. Jordan Batavia Lonag I. O J.L. W. Barr Alfred Johnson A. B Shaw John Zurmuhle Chris Deitz C Frank Knauer M. Lindsey V. G Frank Titus R S Frank Hamilton V.G Kirk Kennedy Thomas Hamilton Elbert Glancy L. S Suppera Kain Golden Rule Lodge Sea Ee W. Rh. Murphy McNair R. S A. August Smith J. G. Sule George Houston I. G A. D. Fagin W. J. Liston Porter Dolby T. W. Clark J. W. Sanders R.S B. F. Pugs P. S H. E. Howe J. G. Prather Vesper Lodge Sevante Lodge Grand Valley Lodge J. W. Gaiser Ope Schuyler John Sears A. Malott P. S John Hathorn Jacob Seigle W. B. Galivan W. M Ed Hurff J. M Dennis J. W Aaron i Don W. Gatch J. F. W. Gatch James B. Simpson J.T. Blackburn Tyler Arthur Lyon J. J. Armstrong Hugh West O. Robinson W. D. Whitaker N.G H. H. Glaze James W Smith Stephen Nolan B. W. Smith O. G Eureka Lodge Michael Sweeny B. B. Hughes W. G A. K. Bennett F. P. Witham the Sons of Veterans W. Loree Snundey G. W. Robinson David Thomas Angolia I O. F Janna Acharr W Lorenend G. On Smith Olden David Dekine Treas i . O. Fisbee Joseph Irw Samuel Cobb Lytle Aries Hofman Owen Lytle Dall John Deah V. G.imerret Moyer Ith Warden James Ric “E Chase Samuel Cobb Thomas Tucker O. Rs Joseph Willis Burney THE Teachers’ Institute Bucklen Farmer’s Congress Ely E. D. Titus Hipithos Jordan Gobiet Wm. Belt YU. M. Weed London Ensilae E. ©. Reed Institute Ezra Chatterton J. B.wolman A. F. Ellis E. C. Reed Baptist Church J. Kh. Powell Robert G. Ingersoll New United Threnchurch Bohn G. M. Mathews Dayton Presbyterian Evangelical Christendom General Conference South Crosstown Robert Caldwall Jessie Morehead Ival Snider W. H. Ireton Honry West Charles McKeever Henry Rowan Alvert Reed Rosa Schilling Lizzie Fillager Lee Fillager Joseph Schilling Mad Dog
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