Annual Meeting of the Ohio Farmers' Agents
W. R B. Walker attended the annual meeting of agents for the Ohio Farmers' Insurance Company in Leroy. The event highlighted firm strength with $1,000,000 capital, $400,000 in losses paid in Ohio in 1894, and a system of low rates and extended terms funded by solid investments. Walker praised the agents as progressive and congenial, noting the company’s solid footing and public favor in Clermont County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R B. Walker
Ohio Farmers
Leroy
Ohio
Commissioner of Insurance
Walker
Clermonters
Uncle Jim Yancy on Aligators in Snowy Alabama River
Jim Yancy recalls growing up along the Conguct river on the Alabama Florida line where aligators lay thick in clear water. He says cold winters suit him less than steady year round swimming and warns the danger of a tail swipe that can break a leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Yancy
Alabama and
Florida
Jim
Beauty’s Ballots and the Ohio Women’s Voting Instructions
Secretary Taylor issues guidance for women voters in Ohio detailing how emblems and party designations apply to female ballots. It covers distinct nominations, proof of residence, separate ballots for school board elections, and petition requirements of at least 25 electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Ohio
Roonie Te Hat
Secon
Ohio education spending sparks partisan debate
In the Wilmington Republican critique of state policy, the New York Mercury asks what proof exists that Ohio's $18,000,000 annual education funding yields returns. The piece links education to Republican majorities and Bill McKinley's governorship, arguing education expenses correlate with political support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Ohio
Bill McKinley
New York Mercury
Adams County Man Indicted for Carrying Concealed Weapons
West Union notes Henry Deatley faces a grand jury indictment for carrying concealed weapons. He claimed he saw sitle Palmer firing a fence on his Jefferson Township farm and attempted to shoot, but hid his revolver. The jury chose to indict Deatley while Palmer was not charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Henry Deatley
Deatley
Sitle Palmer
Jefferson Township
Ittie Palmer
Palmer
Fisher and Lebanon post office controversy reach headlines
The Wilmington Journal cites competing papers in a jab at Fisher over a Lebanon post office commission. Readers note Mrs. Proctor in Washington pressing Santa Claus Brice to secure the papers, while critics call for proper paperwork and formal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Journal
Fisher
Lebanon
Proctor
Lebanon Post Office
Clermont Courier
Brice
A Quartet of Happiness
At the home of David E Tarbell on West Seventh Street Cincinnati Frank A Benua and Miss Helen F Ellsberry were married with Elder J H Lockwood officiating Benua a Ripley businessman and Ellsberry daughter of the late Dr W W Ellsberry Georgetown Ohio Also on January 9 1895 Jacob E McGrue and Dora Dericks were wed at Mulberry Christian church in Mr Repose in the presence of many friends with Elder J H Lockwood presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Tarbell
West Seventh Street
Cincinnati
Frank A. Benua
Helen F. Ellsberry
J. H. Lockwood
Everett
Benua
Ripley
Ellsberry
W. W. Ellsberry
Georgetown
Ohio
Mulberry Christian Church
Jacob E. McGrue
Dora Dericks
Repose
Ladies Trim Hats In Hillsboro Evening Fun
In Hillsboro ladies host a hat trimming fad for gentlemen guests at evening gatherings. Each man receives a hat frame and trimmings to craft a prize winner. Frank Collins won a prize at a Hillsboro party last week, with his father noted as having Batavian roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Frank Collins
Batavia
Collins
Clermont
Behind the Scenes Charity Talk by Howard Saxby
Howard Saxby renowned lecturer and humorist will present Behind the Scenes for Amelia B church benefi t in the church audience room on Thursday evening January 17. Knoff & Co. of Cincinnati sponsors a 60 lecture course with proceeds to charity, promising an evening of enjoyment and good works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Saxby
Amelia
Amelia B. Church
Saxby
Knoff & Co., Clothiers
Cincinnati
Escaped Condemned Man Outlived Death Sentence in Ohio
Hillsboro News Herald recounts a Jackson county murder conviction where the prisoner escaped after sentencing and returned before execution. Lawmakers then crafted a statute allowing rearrest and rescheduling, avoiding dead-man rulings, with Judge Hezekiah Bundy noted in the lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hillsboro News Herald
Jackson County
Ohio
Hezekiah Bundy
Jackson Court House
Swan
Senate
H. H. Bundy
Trilby review sparks debate over Bohemian novel impact
Amelia correspondent condemns the work for mediocrity and biased praise while noting its vivid illustrations and Paris Bohemia setting. The letter argues Trilby lacks a clear motive or reform, yet another Amelia reader defends it as charming though not equal to Dickens or Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
du Maurier
Trilby
Paris
Bohemia
Trilvy
Harper’s
Amelia
Ohto
Dickens
Scott
Thackery
Cooper
Hawthorn
Irving
Hoodooed Owensville Harness Maker Fights Wild Beast
An Owensville harness maker John Snider confronts a ferocious wild beast in his shop during a severe cold snap. He battles the intruder with a round knife, hammer blows, a rivet iron, and a monkey wrench, finally dispatching the animal. A parallel note warns of an old west swindle preying on deaf people with watches and liniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville
John Snider
Mr. Snider
Snider
Weather and accident report from Terrace Park incident
Official weather figures show a 70 degree high on the 8th at Celina and 27 on the 29th at Coalton with a mean temperature of 83.9. Snowfall for the month totals 5.5 inches with 4.3 inches on the ground at month end and nine partly cloudy to cloudy days. A sledding accident near Terrace Park injured Miss Maud Duckett as her sled collided with a horse causing a head wound requiring twelve stitches. she is recovering under a physician's care while the horse escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celina
Coalton
West Mederia
Miss Maud Duckett
Terrace Park
Henry Clay
Miss Maude
Miss Maud
Star names Raymond W. Smith editor and Harry V. Walters manager
The Western Star Lebanon announces a company reorganization with Raymond W. Smith named editor and Harry V. Walters as business manager. Smith, formerly Lebanon Gazette local editor, replaces Fisher who retires. Walters brings long service in the Star and strong business sense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Star
Lebanon
Lhst Week
Raymond W. Smith
Harry V. Walters
Smith
The
Lebanon Gazette
the Star
John Smith
H. V. Walters
Star
Fisher
Hillsboro Businessmen Organize for Hillsboro Connection
The Hillsboro business community formed a stock company to operate the Hillsboro connection with the C. P. & W. road. The move aims to advance public convenience and benefit local citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Williamsburg Bank Officers Organized at Stockholders Meeting
The Williamsburg bank announces its director slate T G Foster Joseph Knight E J Hutchinson C H Lochard with Foster as president and Knight as cashier. The Felicity Bank names directors J M Longworth William M McCullough R F Day W P South F Waterfield D H Hoover with Hoover as president and Waterfield as cashier. A semi annual dividend of four percent, up one from two, was declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg Bank
T. G. Foster
Joseph Knight
E. J. Hutchinson
C. H. Lochard
E. 8. Moorehead
T.G. Foster
The
Félicity Bank
J. M. Longworth
William M. McCullough
R. F. Day
W. P. Sout
F. Waterfield
D. H. Hoover
W. P. South
Batavia Bank Directors Reelect Officers At Meeting
The Batavia bank held its annual election of directors last Tuesday. New and continuing officers include M. Jamieson as president, F. J. Roudebush as vice president, R. W. Gregg, W. F. Roudebush, and Geo. W. Hulick as directors, J. F. Dial as cashier, and P. F. Jamieson as assistant cashier, with Roudebush also listed among officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Jamieson
F. J. Roudebush
R. W. ©. Gregg
W. F. Roudebush
Geo. W. Hulick
J. F. Dial
P. F. Jamieson
First National Bank elects new directors at annual meeting
The First National Bank of New Richland held its annual election Tuesday electing F. Fridman Frank Davis J I Selby G W Castlen KR W Denham W M Fridman and G W McMurphy to the board. The board then re elected F Fridman president Frank Davis vice president G W McMurphy cashier and W R Binks book keeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
F. Fridman
Frank Davis
J. I. Selby
G. W. Castlen
KR. W. Denham
W. M. Fridman
G. W. McMurphy
G. W McMurphy
W. R. Binks
Candied honey and bee industry tips from John Grant
John Grant extols candied honey and strained honey using home methods. He demonstrates cooling and heating to revert candy and describes a crank powered extractor to harvest honey from comb. He touts bees as workers storing harvests and invites spring viewing of his apiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grant
Clermonts Naval Officer Engagement Stirs Navy Circles
Lieut. Dion Williams of Ohio, a rising Marine Corps officer, becomes engaged to Miss Helen Ames of New London Connecticut. Williams, son of Prof. Byron Williams of Clermont County Ohio, is stationed at the Marine Barracks Brooklyn and noted for rapid advancement and bright service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Society
Commercial Gazette
Dion Williams
Helen Ames
New London
Connecticut
Williams
Ohio
Byron Williams
Williamsburg
Clermont County
Navy
Marine Corps
Marine Barracks
Brooklyn
Loveland Assignment Ties Up Grocers Hindman & Rich
Hindman and Rich, longtime Loveland grocers and marketmen, made an assignment last week with liabilities of 2500 and assets 2000. The downturn in business and slow collections are blamed for the trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindman & Rich
Loveland
A Clermontter's Daughter Wins a Prize in Troy
At a spelling contest in Troy last week Hattie D. Fitch eldest daughter of Thomas D. Fitch former editor of this paper won a prize for the largest list of correctly spelled words. The event drew many contestants and Clermont friends are proud of her success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Little Hattie D. Fitch
Thomas D. Fitch
Clermont
Little Miss Fitch
Bethel Belle to Be Married Today
Lon Hall of Mattoon Konis and Miss Ida Swing of Bethel marry at the bride’s parents home. Hall a prominent young businessman. Ida a leading Bethel belle from a long established family. Best wishes from many friends as they start their western home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Hall
Mattoon
Konis
Miss Ida
W. L. Swing
Bethel
Mr. Hall
Wabash Depot Lithograph and Local Misfortunes Highlight News
Ed Scott cherishes a lithograph of the St. Louis Wabash depot, sent by Joe Bamber, a collecting agent in a large merchant tailoring house, with brother George thriving as a railroad contractor. Connie Bickle endures severe frostbite. toes may be amputated. Rev. Morris announces evangelistic services at Batavia M E Church from Jan 20 1895 with daily sermons and special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Scott
St. Louis
Joe Bamber
George
Morris
M. RE
Batavia Methodist Episcopal Church
Christ
Gav. V. Moon
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Beauty
Ance
Adams County
Official Weather Report
Felicity Bankers
NEW Richmond Bankers
Hood
John Cook
Ohio State Board of Pardons
Clermonter
Columbus
Granville W. Pease
C. L. Pease
Warren County
Butler County
Butler
Warren Counties
A Clermonter
Bethel Belle
Day
Connie Bickle
Milford
M. E
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