Coroner’s Office Goes Begging in Clermont County
The piece laments lack of funds to appoint a coroner for eight months in Clermont County. It lists past coroners, notes long terms of Downs and Applegate, and argues Democrats should fund and appoint a suitable candidate despite the office’s sparse duties and modest pay. The author jokes about candidates and the political impracticality of paying for the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Coroner’s Office
Joshua Sims
P. T. Cox
Adolph
Schoroen
Joseph A. Perrine
B. Fitzpatrick
W. B. Fleming
Elijah V. Downs
J.C. Dowdney
John P. Mott
W. B. Applegate
Charles Hesse
James Hillin
Downs
Applegate
Hillin
Marriage Licenses in Clermont Point to New Year Trend
George Ackerman aged 21 of Mt Repose to wed Pearl Gibbs aged 20 of Goshen with Rev Acomb to perform the ceremony. Only the fourth license issued this year, reflecting a law that prompts long term record keeping amid depopulation and factory growth drawing youths away from farms.
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George Ackerman
Pearl Gibbs
Mt. Repose
Goshen
Rev. Acomb
Clermont
Marriage licenses scarce under new law in 1899 counties
The Wilmington Journal notes no marriages in Greene and Highland counties this year under the new license law. Xenia Herald calls the law a barrier while Clermont County fares better, with Greene county briefly challenging the trend. The report highlights regional differences and cites a single couple pursuing a license amid restrictions.
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Highland
Wilmington Journal
Greene County
Xenia Herald
Clermont
Officials canvass last election vote and issue commissions
Governor Bushnell and Secretary Kinney with Attorney General Monnett Auditor Guilbert and Justices Williams and Shauck witness the canvass of the recent election. The result had been announced earlier and commissions were issued to the officials-elect last week. Kinney’s commission was delivered Thursday marking the start of his second term.
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Bushnell
Kinney
Monnett
Guilbert
Williams
Shauckas
Mason’s satire on Philippines annexation stirs Chicago humor
A New York Sun piece pokes fun at Illinois Senator William E. Mason over his opposition to annexing the Philippines. It mocks his self described humor and questions his stance on governing distant peoples while noting his comfort with policy at home.
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New York Sun
Mr. Mason
The
Sun
the Sun
William E. Mason
Illinois
Philippines
Senate
Mason
Alaska
Washington
Chicago
New Mexico
Chicago Statesman
United States
Billy Mason
Joker
A Contented Man Refuses Public Office
Colonel Manderson of Ohio the former colonel of the 19th Ohio volunteers and senator from Nebraska says he would not accept any national office including ambassadorial or cabinet roles. He notes contentment with his current position and independence from public life, joking he might accept the presidency but would refuse other offices.
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Manderson
Ohio Volunteers
Nebraska
Ohio
Army of the Cumberland
Russia
Senate
England
Bethel Knights Install New Lodge Officers
Bethel Lodge No. 371 Knights of Pythias announces the installation of officers including E. C. Manning as C C, J A Arner as V C, B F Manning as prelate, Edward Bee as M A, F M Ellsb e rry as K of R and 8, D E South as M of E, E J Fagley as M of F, and A Burke as M W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Lodge
Knights of of Pythias
E.C. Manning
C.C
J. A. Armour
V. C
B. F. Manning
Edward Bee
F. M. Ellsberry
D. E. South
E.J. Fagley
A. Burke
Tobacco Trade Improves in Early 1899 Week
The second week of 1899 shows stronger market activity and higher prices amid liberal receipts and better quality. New crop tobaccos dominate nearly 69 percent of sales with old stock short, while Continental Tobacco Company buyers appear as a market feature and rejections remain rare.
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Continental Tobacco Company
Joseph Wood Hero of the Rails and Farm Life
A Courier piece profiles Joseph Wood a C P W section man who spent four months commuting 14 miles each way from Bantam to Mt Crab after long 10 hour days. He earned a daily dollar and ten cents, faced hard weather, and never shirked his duty while supporting his wife and children. The narrative lauds his endurance fidelity and quiet heroism.
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Joseph Wood
Courier
Bantam
Mt. Crab
Woods
Wood
Died Abroad Covington Druggist Killed in Germany
Q A Zwick a Covington druggist and prominent local figure died accidentally in Stuttgart Germany on Thursday. News reached Covington Friday evening via cable to H A Schroetter president of the Covington humane society. Zwick started a drug store in Covington in 1872 and amassed about 150000 dollars while aiding the poor. His wife and mother rest in Spring Grove Cincinnati. remains likely to be brought home for interment. He is father of A O Zwick of Cincinnati business fame.
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Q. A. Zwick
Covington
Kentucky
Stuttgart
Germany
H. A. Schroetter
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Spring Grove
Cincinnati
A. O. Zwick
McKinley to Address Boston Club in February
Brief notes report President McKinley will address the Home Market club of Boston late in February. Other items include Mississippi river towns facing low water, Cuba deaths, a Utah gold vein found by a cavalry veterinarian, Samoa news of possible war, and slow progress toward peacetime U S forces.
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McKinley
Home Market Club
Boston
Iowa
Mississippi River
Santa Clara
Cuba
McDonald
9Th Cavalry
Vernal
Utah
Officers Installed at Goshen Lodge No 119 F and A M 1899
Last week Goshen Lodge No 119 F and A M installed officers for 1899 led by W M L Turnipseed and including Joseph Hall as W M and J H Andrews as J W John Burger treasurer Henry Sears secretary Herbert Renner S D Wellington Karns J D J Peahl Willard Frey stewards Rev W C F Lippert chaplain and Harris Glenn tyler.
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Goshen Lodge No
L. Turnipseed
W. M
Joseph Hall
J. H. Andrews
J. W
John Burger
Henry Sears
Herbert Renner
Wellington Karns
J. D
J. Peahl
Willard Frey
W. CF. Lippert
Harris Glenn
Tyler
Masonic Lodge Officers Listed for Ma sonic Chapter
The Ma sonic Lodges install officers including E W Buvinger as W M John Hillin as W M E G Ely J W Frank White treasurer and G H Kain secretary Also names for D and other posts and a Chapter roster with A T Johnson H P E C Ely Keen Buvinger Whippey McDonald D K McDonald M 3d V T P Breeding and others with treasurer and secretary roles listed.
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E. W. Buvinger
W. M
John Hillin
E.G. Ely
J. W
Frank White
G. H. Kain
C. Weaver
Frank Crane
J. D
H. K. Johnson
Tyler
A.M. Dimmitt
A. T. Johnson
G. A. Keen
J. L. Brown
T. C. Teal
A.T. Johnson
H. P
E. C. Ely
Charles A. Whippey
D. K. McDonald
R.A. C
A. M. Dimmitt
3D V
T. P. Breeding
Lewis Thorner
F. White
Per Diem Pensions Report Backed by National Encampment
The National Encampment committee reports in favor of per diem pensions, claiming annual government savings of 51 million and 12.1 million by abolishing examining boards. The bill would pension every veteran per day at one cent plus six dollars monthly, with optional disability or service pension. The Courier supports aiding veterans while seeking cost savings and simpler administration.
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Union Veteran Legion
Evans
Pension Department
Congress
Idle Grand Jury in Greene County Shows No Cases
Greene county grand jury at Xenia met for inspection but presented no cases, summoned no witnesses, and visited the jail before adjournment. Voters earlier rejected a jail and courthouse proposal, indicating broad acknowledgment of the situation. The piece notes Greene county’s strong Republican leanings and questions the need for court facilities.
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Greene County
Grand Jury
Xenia
Court House
January term opens with large attendance and absent jurors
Judge Parrott presides as grand jury convenes with many out of town attorneys. Seven jurors fail to answer. Jury panel includes Joseph Weaver Batavia and others with several absentees. No major cases reported before press deadline. Equitable relief sought in Spotswood v Smith. Davis et al sue C P V Railroad for 1000 dollars and 20 years interest.
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Parrott
Joseph Weaver
Batavia
Dudley Day
Goshen
Samuel Harlow
Jackson
Thomas Rust
Union
J. Lewis
Lincoln Swope
Franklin
John
Elizabeth Spotswood
Marla Smith
Equitable Relief
Joseph Davis
New Richmond Names Frank F Talley Postmaster Again
Frank F Talley is reappointed postmaster of New Richmond for a second term after a years long interval. A Clermont native and self made man he started as a printer and mail agent on the C and KE road later entering coal business gaining popularity through hard work and fair dealing.
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Frank F. Talley
New Richmond
Talley
Clermont
Departure of a Williamsburg Pioneer Charity Walker 1809
Mrs Charity Walker of Williamsburg died at her home January 15 1809 aged 80. She was a pioneer widow and mother of six. Buried from the Presbyterian church on Tuesday with Rev Walker conducting. Her life was noted for charitable acts and loving deeds and her loss deeply mourned.
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Charity Walker
Williamsburg
Presbyterian Church
Walker
Supreme Court rules interim sheriff terms unconstitutional
The Supreme Court held the legislature cannot set an interval between sheriff terms. Sheriffs-elect will take office January 1, 1800 and inspectors appointed to cover June 1 to September 1 are relieved. Test cases from Mercer, Perry, Cuyahoga and Delaware counties were involved.
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Supreme Court
Ohio
Mercer
Perry
Cuyahoga
Delaware
Robbery scheme warned as war show lures farmers
A four man gang uses a stereopticon display of Manila and war scenes at a country school to lure farmers while other members rob homes. The plan aims to influence congress to reexamine the Maine explosion, casting doubt on external causes. Rumors of officers doubting the official account circulate. Grippe epidemic hits Bethel with full families down and business halted. Voan's Ointment marketed for eczema and skin diseases.
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Manila
George Dewey
Bethel
M. KE
New Civil Docket Entries List Multiple Cases
New case notes show disputes including Sorrell versus Davis for $91.77 and Roudebush against C P V railroad, with transcripts from civil docket. Also listed are cases: Bishop versus Levering on money, Abrams versus Abrams et al on partition, and Abrams against John Abrams et al.
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J. D. Sorrell Vt
H. Davis
F. J. Roudebush
C. P. & V. Railroad Company
N. Q
L. W. Bishop Vas
James Levering
James BE. Abrams
John Abrams
Pallbearers Ride To Grave For Brown County Man
William McGranaham of St Martins Brown county died last Wednesday at 87. His funeral was led by Rev Dutton with four brothers as pallbearers riding beside the hearse and bearing the casket to the grave.
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William McGranaham
St. Martins
Brown County
Father Dutton
North and South Honor Inauguration Invitation
Judge Hulick received an invitation to the Texas governor inaugural in Austin. Governor Joseph Sayers, a Democrat, and Hulick, a Republican, formed a warm friendship as members of the 58th and 54th Congresses.
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Judge Hulick
Joseph Sayers
State of
Texas
Austin
Sayers
Three Dollar Judgment in Batavia Case
William Wymer sued the village of Batavia before Squire Nathan Cover. The plaintiff won three dollars though he sought fifteen for a street crossing from the Weaver building to the Hamilton House. Council costs for defense likely reached twenty five dollars. The crossing was done under authority of ex-Commissioner Long, approved and traded at a local store.
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William Wymer
Batavia
Squire Nathan Cover
Hamilton House
Long
City Solicitor Denies Injunction Over Viaduct Plan
The city solicitor of Cin denied an injunction against C G P road to restrain construction of an iron viaduct from California station to the opposite bank of Lick Run. The ruling last week permits continuation of the project under pending review.
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California Station
Golid Ground
Lick Run
Cincinnati
Delinquent Lands Sold to Rochester Buyer in Idaho
A Rochester New York buyer, C. H. Wilse, secured about $8,000 in delinquent lands sold by the county auditor and treasurer. The sale, conducted yesterday, had no bidding competition as the list was read, and the purchaser gains redemption rights with taxes plus 15 percent within one year, 25 percent after two. The deal clouds title until arrears are paid, with deeds of sale not transferring full title.
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C. H. Wilste
Rochester
New York
Hamilton County
Wilsie
Linde
Governors call for special session on land appraisers
State commissioners and auditors in Columbus passed a resolution urging the Governor to convene a special session of the Legislature. The purpose is to enact a law allowing the commissioners and auditors to appoint centennial land appraisers for 1900.
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Columbus
Clermonter Dies in California
Intelligence reports the death of Miss Adda Duckett in San Diego California on January 6 1899 She was buried January 8 in San Diego She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs T W Duckett of Glen Este and described as a bright engaging young lady
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Adda Duckett
San Diego
California
T. W. Duckett
Glen Este
Superintendent Stricken With Grippe During Dominion Trip
Superintendent John Greason of the C P and WY road fell ill with grippe after arriving in Cincinnati last Wednesday. He could not be moved from the car at his destination but later improved and is now at home in a dangerous condition.
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John Greason
Portsmouth
Cincinnati
Hay Load Returns In Town Weight Two and Half Tons
The West Union Scion notes a hay load weighing two and a half tons recently brought to town. At Cincinnati market prices of $859 per ton, the load would fetch $21.25. In Cincinnati, 1863 to 1865, that load would bring $110 or more.
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West Union
Cincinnati
Sunday-school Union set convention in Owensville
A Clermont County Sun day-school Union committee met at Batavia to plan the annual convention to be held May 25 and 26 in Owensville. Organizers hope this year’s gathering becomes one of the best in the county and urge all Sunday-school workers to participate.
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Clermont County
Batavia
Owensville
Race War in North Carolina Wilmington Uprising Observed
Henry Litchfield West details his Wilmington visit and an impartial account of the race war and white uprising against freedmen. He notes events leading to the upheaval and the overthrow of Black residents, based on firsthand observation and analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Wilmington
Henry Litchfield West
West
NATS OUT OF HIS COFFIN CLINTON COUNTY BOY
The Clinton County Democrat recalls a remarkable case of a four year old who swallowed a small object while playing. After nine weeks the child finally expelled the item in a vomit, relieving anxious parents. H S Howick of Michigan Carbon Works travels through Batavia ill with a grip and several illness samples.
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Clinton County Democrat
A. A. Linton
Howick
Michigan Carbon Works
Batavia
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