Joint G A R and W R C Installation In Batavia
A Batavia gathering featured a double installation of the G A R and Women’s Relief Corps followed by a grand banquet. Ladies led the ceremonies with Charlies Blanchard as mustering officer then the G A R officers were installed. Several speeches and a lengthy supper concluded with a sing along and benediction. The event drew many attendees and promises of new members as Ohio anticipates the Cincinnati encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R.C
Batavia
Charlies Blanchard
Pal Ane
Henry Sellers
George Lewis
Louis Buerkle
Joseph Homan
James L. Brown
J. H. Fairman
John Robinson
James L. Whitney
Comim
Shaen
Lla. Tees
John L. Moore
John Grant
John W. Robinson
Frank Apple
Aut
Yeee
James Robinson Q.M
Daniel Brunk
Randolph Rush
Dr. Baily
G. W. Hulick
Charles Blanchard
Crane
McCann
Georgia
America
Bailey
Ohio
Cincinnati
Death of veteran journalist Fletcher L. Day
Fletcher L. Day editor of the Felicity Times and founder of the paper died January 14, 1898, at his home in Felicity. A prominent Republican, Mason, and local booster, Day built a successful journal with careful craft and fair use of source material. He was 59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher L. Day
Felicity Times
Courier
Joseph
Eliza R. Day
Cincinnati
Grant Purkhiser
Masonic
Times
Batavia
Reform plan aims to cut old official salaries in Scioto County
Hon A F McCormick proposes a state wideCommissioner on Fees and Salaries to standardize county office books and reduce pay. Two directors would earn 1000 dollars each plus a stenographer. September 1 starts a new uniform system with traveling auditors at six dollars a day. Critics call the plan wasteful and likely to fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. McCormick
Scioto County
McCormick
Piano Adrift in Ohio Waters Reunited With Owner
Charles Hasting of Chile finds a handsome piano floating toward him as the Ohio River rose last Friday. He tows the instrument ashore and brings it home for the owner to claim, noting it likely belonged to a burning steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hasting
Chile
Ohio
Long Fence Divides Nations Along Mexican Border
The Erie Cattle Company completed a seventy five mile barbed wire fence along the border to prevent cattle from crossing into Mexico. Built with mesquite and cottonwood poles it runs straight for the full distance, costing a lot but expected to recover its expense in three years by saved cattle losses. The piece ends with a jibe about mugwump politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Cattle Company
North America
Federal appointments in Cincinnati to be made by April
Five federal officials for Cincinnati are due for renewal by April 1 1898 with Senator Foraker overseeing appointments. They include a collector of customs an appraiser of customs a United States sub treasurer a United States marshal and a United States district attorney. Charles Edgar Brown’s postmaster term runs another year and Foraker plans to return home in three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Senator Foraker
Customs
Henry D. Lemon
Henry J. Schulte
United States
Michael Ryan
Michael Devanney
Southern District of
Ohio
Harlan Cleveland
Charles Edgar Brown
Clermont History Society Sets February Meeting
The Clermont Historical Society will meet at W F Roudebush’s office this Saturday February 19. Full attendance is expected as discussions cover important matters and papers and work will be assigned for the next meeting. The Mechanics Institute Society in Lebanon is noted for its fifty years of service and faithful meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Historical Society
W. F. Roudebush
Mechanics Institute Society
Lebanon
Clermont Society
Costly Church Social Habits and Hidden Expenses Revealed
A Michigan Presbyterian pastor condemns church social fund raising as wasteful. He claims a carpet cost far more than billed and cites incidentals such as worry, doctor bills, and time spent by many members. He warns social events erode church giving and moral standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Michigan
Frightful Farm Fatality In Adams County
William Seaman was killed while felling trees on Shannon Seaman’s land near West Union. Joseph Trotter Lat Grooms and Lewis Trotter worked with him as a large white oak began to split after partial sawing. A small dead hickory struck Seaman, crushing his skull. Dr. W B Loney declared death instant. The event was witnessed by Shannon Seaman Jr. and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Defender
Shannon Seaman
West Union
William Seaman
Joseph Trotter
Lat Grooms
Lewis Trotter
Shannon
Seaman
Trotter
William
W. B. Loney
Miami report on Ly’s relapse endangers health
Word from Miami Florida says Hoy Joseph P Smith is spending winter there to improve his health Ly has suffered a relapse and is in a most dangerous condition, a report his many friends will receive with extreme sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Florida
Hoy
Joseph P. Smith
Fifteen American Battleships Move Toward Cuban Coast
Fifteen American battleships sailed last week for the Cuban coast and anchor. The United States asserts Spain cannot suppress Cuba and aims to stop the unrest in Havana threatening American lives and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuban
Uncle Sam
Spain
Cuba
Havana
United States
Electric fishhook sparks national outrage in fishing debate
A Columbus Indiana inventor claims a fishhook that kills instantly upon contact, drawing sharp attacks as cruel and immoral. In Huntington West Virginia a baptismal drowning occurs when a minister and parishioner fall into icy water. bystanders rescue them, the woman dies, the preacher recovers.
Belle Duckwall to Wed Louis Houpt at Batavia Church
Mr. George W. Duckwall invites attendance at the marriage of his daughter Belle to Mr. Louis F. Houpt on Thursday January 27 1898 at 4 30 PM at the Methodist Episcopal Church Batavia Ohio. The bride, a leading Batavia belle from a longtime county family, weds a Buffalo New York paper warehouse executive with bright prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Duckwall
Belle
Louis F. Houpt
Methodist Episcopal Church
Batavia
Ohio
Houpt
Buffalo
New York
Land and a Living journal at Cincinnati edited by Hall couple
Mr and Mrs Charles Hall publish an agricultural journal in Cincinnati titled Land and a Living praised as handsome and ably edited Mrs Hall formerly Maggie McAdams of Williamsburg noted for charm and conversation The note adds best wishes for prosperity and usefulness to readers The estate of Capt Bonneville Ciiue valued at 102000 with residence farm in Amelia and 12000 cash devised to wife and shares to six brothers and sisters executor James R Hicks of Amelia named
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hall
Cincinnati
Hall
Maggie McAdams
Williamsburg
Bonneville Ciiue
Amelia
James, R. Hicks
January term opens for Clermont county court with jurors sworn
Judge Frank Davis presides as the Clermont county court opens its January term. Sheriff Buvinger directs ceremonies, Clerk H V Rice and deputy Larkin attend. grand jury sworn with one vacancy filled by Tell Robinson of Miamiville. Court business begins with multiple civil actions and a supreme court mandate noted. judges, jurors, and local hotels are briefly described in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Columon Pieas
Frank Davis
Sherif Buviinger
H. V. Rice
Joseph Larkin
Davis
Courier
Grand Jury
T. M. Perkins
Tell Robinson
Miamiville
Off for Texas Captain Grants Long Trip
Captain John Grant, veteran of two wars, starts Monday for Texas to visit his sons. Joseph, in Brownwood, runs a lumber business with four children. John, in Garleston, works with a railroad and is likely single. Brownwood lies near the center of the state. He plans about six weeks away to escape northern winter. A thousand friends wish him a prosperous journey and safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grant
Texas
Joseph
Brownwood
John
Garleston
Mr. Grant
Inventor Showcases Acetylene Light Machine in Clermont
Mr Liston of New Richmond demonstrates an acetylene gas light device in Batavia claiming it will revolutionize lighting. The system uses acetylene and water in a small tank to produce bright steady light with on off control and a safe design to prevent explosions. The exhibit at W R Walker’s law office draws many curious visitors highlighting a potential world changing invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liston
New Richmond
Batavia
Linton
W.R. Walker
Senate Passes Aid Resolution for Doorkeeper’s Widow
The Ohio Senate approved a resolution at yesterday’s session to aid the widow and orphans of L. A. Gormen, the senate doorkeeper who died suddenly. The measure provides one month’s pay and funeral expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Senate
Olin Senate
L. A. Gormen
Senate
Oath
Clermontier honored as Ohio Board of Agriculture president
Chester Bordwell proprietor of the Rocky Ford stock farm was elected president of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture. Four Clermont veterans receive pensions over $45 monthly: Thomas Carter Batavia $72, John Peck Chile $72, Geo P Scott Goshen $50, Isaac D Williams New Richmond $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Bordwell
Rocky Ford Stock Farm
Ohio State Board of Agricultural
Clermont
Thomas Carter
Batavia
John Peck
Chile
Geo
P. Scott
Goshen
Isaac D. Williams
New Richmond
Electric line proposal urged by Ohio turnpike owner
In a discussion with Mr. Martin, owner of the Ohio turnpike, he stated that if Hamilton county commissioners grant the rights, citizens along the Linwood to Bethel electric line would contribute reasonably to its construction. He said the project would speedily be built and greatly aid local development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Ohio Turnpiike
Linwood
Bethel
Hamilton County
Youth with Reform Farm parole reoffends in local incident
About two years ago James Scarce a colored boy from this place was sent to the Reform Farm for multiple misdemeanors. He was released on parole recently but on Saturday he joined a skirmish with Pharmacist Becks cigar case and cigars were damaged. He is jailed and likely to be recommitted to the reform farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Scarce
Reform Farm
Beck
New Richmond man charged with cutting with intent to kill
Thomas Sprague of New Richmond was jailed here last week on a charge of cutting with intent to kill, committed by Mayor Pursell in default of $300. The dispute stems from last election day. Sprague had evaded arrest since, until capture in Amelia. He once lived in a Fourth Street log cabin torn down years ago with unsavory neighbors nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sprague
New Richmond
Pursell
Sprague
Amelia
Fourth Street
Spring
Broadway
Many Ministers Apply for Batavia Presbyterian Pastorate
A flood of applications signals heavy interest in the Batavia Presbyterian pulpit after news of a vacancy. Fourteen ministers sought the position within a week, with more expected. Many candidates come from Indiana and seek to move to Ohio to serve Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
West Unionndex
Ohio
Indiana
Repeal urged of Garfield corrupt practices law
The speaker denounces Senator Finck's bill claiming it increased corruption and failed to curb it. Adams county records a few publicized cases while many others remain hidden. A Grand ball is planned at Knight's hall in Amelia on January 8 with Hortsman's band from Cinelonat providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finck
Adams County
Knight's Hall
Amelia
Hortsman
James Swope Appointed Port Master at Pt Isabel
Milford merchant John Kubnell assigned assets including bank accounts chattels valued around $1000 for creditors. A marriage license report notes a single license issued since last week. railroad extension from Georgetown to West Union not yet confirmed despite spike purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Swope
Pt. Isabel
John Kubnell
Milford
Mate Au
Haywood D. Gatch
Cg, & PL
Georgetown
West Union
Gratitude Note From Mrs Gorman in Columbus
Mrs Gorman, recently bereaved by the death of her husband in Columbus, expresses thanks through the Courier for the kindness and sympathy shown during her sorrow. She notes the comfort and relief the comforting words and tokens of affection have provided to ease her burden.
Retirement Doubts Cloud Mr Teaver's Future
The article reports on Mr Teaver of ayphots ellaig facing retirement amid doubts over ownership and legal actions. It notes a temporary bridge project over West Fork of Brash Creek linked to prior bridge burn and washout, with workers continuing reconstruction while authorities assess safety and access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brash Creek
Vreent
Divorce Actions Filed By Milford Residents
George W. Detusison seeks divorce from Harrier Detusison alleging extreme cruelty. They reside in Milford and were married in Porvismouth in 18h. The plaintiff is wealthy with a large family. Anglia M. Turner sues John S. Turner for absolute divorce and restoration to maiden name Zalia M. Lucas with custody of their minor child. Williamsburg is the home of the couple. grounds cited are extreme cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Detusison
Cail
Harrier
Milford
Porvismouth
Anglia
M. Turner
Activust Jobn S
Boy of fourteen Joins Army After Long Journey
A fourteen year old from Springfield traveled to West Point to enlist as a drummer. The officer who arranged his entry provided a modest reward and praised his persistence. The boy is expected to progress and may inspire other youths to pursue service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
West Point
Army
Atlanta
Littl
Uncle Sam
Market Conditions Show Improved Demand for New Crop Offerings
Conditions improved over last week with active demand for new crop offerings and steadier prices for desirable old and medium low grade red goods. Offerings totaled 2,025 hhd old 690 hhds with averages near 88.99 per hundred pounds, plus daily averages around 6 to 9 dollars and 0.55 per hundred pounds for birds, marking a positive year over year shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainst
Man shoots burglar during raid near Everett Street
Sunday morning a resident of 721 Everett Grove Clermont shoots at a burglar who broke in. The intruder, McDonald, a local shoemaker, is wounded and hospitalized with possible finger amputations. police arrest follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coor Wood
Everett
Clocinnath
Lock Wood
Clermont Sun
Lockwood
Mc Donald
Loox Wood
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Charlie
Burdock
Julia Firbridge
West Cornwell, Conn
Timber
Columbus
Huntington
West Virginia
H. W. Keck
Petit Jurors
Robert N. Haines
Laat
George Fugin
Dee
Gore B.J. Ricker
Pierce RK
W. Patchell Stonelick
Fred Fomperini
Stonelick
William Cann
Franklin Charles Ross
Erie EE
Montgomery
Wesley Wedding
Franklin CG
H. Green
Odie Okie Vansey
Atie Pierce
Joseph Malick
Deeg
Ae eSerce
George Dixon
Pete
EC Waethati Wiser
Jackson WilRun RY Oodles
Gery Rene Ae
Hbo
Clermont Bar
J. R. Woodlief
P. J. Nichols
Parrott
G. A. Frazier
Louis Hicks
S. A. West
Daniel Murphy
W.W. Prather
D. K. McDonald
T. P. Breeding
S. W. Sprague
Madison Eppert
Oren Morris
Herbert Britton
W. W. Dennison
James McGeary
Bernard Berwanger
James K. Buckingham
John D. Hair
John Tomlinson
Joseph W. Dial
Mary Highland
Thomas Highland
K.F. Sly
Sidney G. Sly
the Bethel B.& L. Co
N. W. Roberts
Wr. Fridman
Leonidas Fridman
Portsmouth Foundry
Joseph Kolb
Wiley & Buchanan
H. Grimer
Clermont A
H. & M. A. Association
Wim, Grardner
Frank M
Supreme Court
John W. Davis
Cincinnati Camp Meeting Association
M. E. Church
Circuit Court
Loveland Camp Ground
The
Common Pleas
Church Association
Court House
Fletcher Baum
Washington H, KE. Jenkins
John South Stonelick
Frank Dall Goshen
William Lakin
Deepen
Monroe
S. M. Gaskins Vie Vlerkers
Yas Pierce
George Hervelt Tate
Prather Franklin
B. F. Bateman
UCE Reed Tate
Charles H. Ludlow
Union
Sargent
Washington
J. E. Moore
Batavia Winn
J. Porter
Livkinson
Petit Jury
Clermont May
Corrupt Practices
Isabel
Marrlage License
Oneicense
K. 5
Mias Alloa M. Spaur
Milford Merchant
WR. Traver
Mr. Teaver
Hitie
Shadun
Travor
Illinois
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