Sleighing by Moonlight Draws Williamsburg Crowd
Residents flock to McMillen Hill and nearby slopes for a week of sleighing under bright moonlight. The piece notes widespread enjoyment, minor incidents, and calls for caution amid an old colored man Pose Robinson’s injury, while praising hills and local social scenes. It also covers local business news and corrections regarding a forgery case and mentions Ayer’s Pills advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg Hill
McMillen’s Hill
Bishop’s Hill
Gregg’s Hill
Pose Robinson
McMillen
The Artful Dodger Warns News Readers About Scam
A pamphlet warns Christians to read their county paper and beware a scam in which a well dressed stranger visits merchants to sell fake rare coins. He uses a list of coins with inflated values and returns with a second buyer to make a quick purchase, leaving the merchant out money. The note urges readers to read papers and stay vigilant.
Beauty and the Beast Denounces Heavenly Gift as Sin
A New York preacher Bishop Potter denounces beauty in women as dangerous to purity. The critic ridicules his sermon arguing beauty is natural and essential, noting scripture praises beauty and that his view ignores ugliness in public life. The writer mocks Potter and defends womens allure and virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Potter
New York
Potter
Heaven
Milford Cannery Plans Draw Citizens to Meeting
A Milford town hall gathering discussed creating a fruit and vegetable cannery to benefit Milford and local farmers. The main hurdle is finding a capable superintendent. a committee was formed to secure qualified help, with another meeting set for January 30 at 1 pm. All interested parties were urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Sdnford
Atl P. m
Rock-a-bye Baby and a Scandal in Felicity in 1899
A town tale from Felicity recounts a father’s prolonged absence, a newborn, and a web of accusations. T. W. Jones is named as the unknown father of a child born during a two year separation, triggering investigations among local lodge members and parishioners while Mrs. Aultman contends with poverty and public sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aultman
T. W. Jones
GC. B. Aultman & Co
Jones
Brown County
Miss Penny
Clermont Native Bordwell Joins State Board of Agriculture
Chester Bordwell of Rocky Ford Farm is elected one of five members of the State Board of Agriculture. He won 37 of 48 votes amid endorsements from Clermont and Brown county allies. The board will handle duties including work linked to the upcoming World's Fair over the next two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Agricultural Boards
Chester Bordwell
Rocky Ford Farm
Bordwell
Col
R. J. Bancroft
Ohio
Brown County
Jake Rainey
Frank Dunham
Clermont
A. L. Frazier
Sapp
Second Mrs. Jones and a Damages Claim
Mr Jones separated from his first wife and divorced, then married again and moved to Felicity. He has amassed property, recently transferred to his wife, while Mrs Aultman, a comely forty year old, intends to sue for damages over alienation of affections and related claims aimed at the husband and wife relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curly” Aultman
Columbus
T. W. Jones
Mr. Jones
M. E. Church
Felicity
Jones
Aultman
Enterprising but Wanted: Burkhardt Sought in Walton Kentucky
Fred Burkhardt, once jailed but popular, is a noted horse trader with dealings across Clermont County and parts of Kentucky. Walton residents seek property tied to him while Clermont County neighbors travel to identify traded cattle and horses. A local cautionary note underscores Kentucky's harsher response to horse theft.
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Fred Burkhardt
Clermont County
Kentucky
Walton
Ross Burkhardt
Burkhardt
Drunken traveler thawed by townsfolk in Batavia
Daniel Herring or Herron wandered into Batavia on a cold day and, after drinking heavily, fell asleep on Perkin's incline. A passing Good Samaritan woke him, Marshal Rush aided his return to the town hall for warming, and he was later packed in straw and sent home with a damp, exhausted condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Herring
Herron
Batavia
Perkin’s
Mr. Dawson
Marshal Rush
Court adjourned till February in county cases
The session lists numerous cases including State v Kendle and Hahn assault plea and fine, Judd forfeitures, and multiple foreclosures and appraisals. A dramatic anecdote follows of two charcoal burners punished for assault after provocation, with judge praising honest toil and fining the defendants $1 plus costs.
Franks Hahn Kendall Admit Assault in Ohio Court
In a Bethel area case, Frank Hahn and John Kendall plead guilty to assault and battery on Walter Ashley. They explain they were charcoal workers who stopped in town to buy supplies and ice cream after a day of labor. The judge asks for their full story as the courtroom watches.
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Hugh Nichols
Bethel
Common Pleas Court
State of
Ohio
Frank Hahn
John Kendall
Walter Ashley
Syrup of Figs Offered as Gentle Family Remedy
A notice extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant laxative for costive or bilious families, claiming it as the best family remedy and recommending every household keep a bottle. Mercury readings show 18 degrees below zero with forecasted clear weather and rising temperatures. Simmons Liver Regulator is praised as a non-pill tonic laxative option.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
Twins born during joint confinement in murder case
Mrs. Jones wife of Edward Jones jailed for murdering their son gave birth to twins last week a boy and a girl confinement of husband and wife occurred almost simultaneously at the same place
Ripley Fair Directors Named From Last Week
The following gentlemen were chosen as directors of the Ripley fair last week: J. B. Atwood, G. Bambach, Thomas Buchanan Jr., Chambers Baird, G. G. Bambach, W. Dragoo, George M. Dragoo, B. Cradit, E. Galbraith, J. D. Gardner, J. F. Kirkpatrick, M. L. Kirkpatrick, A. B. Martin, J. C. Newcomb, Levies Pangborn, J. P. Parker, J. A. Steen, F. A. Stivers, J. C. Shumaker, Henry Sacker, Lewis Reinert, H. N. Wiles, Albert White, L. J. Williams and G. F. Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Fair
J. 8. Atwood
G. Bambach
Thomas Buchanan, Jr
Chambers Baird
G. G. Bambach
W. &. Dragoo
George M. Dragoo
B. Cradit
E. Galbraith
J. D. Gardner
J. FE. Kirkpatrick
M. L. Kirkpatrick
A. B. Martin
J. C. Newcomb
Levies Pangborn
Stonlick Wheat Sacks Vanish Amid Midnight Theft Rumors
Captain Ed Patchel of Stonlick placed wheat in Scott Bros. sacks at Milford mills after a payment of gold. Two sacks disappeared by unseen hands on Thursday night and a later theft from Aleck McAffee’s barn sparked talk of a local vigilance committee. The Williamsburg gang’s capture did not deter the town’s nocturnal thieves.
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Ed, Patchel
Stonlick
Scott Bros
Milford Mills
Aleck McAffee
Stonelick
Williamsburg
Clermont Boy Bound for CPILi on White Squadron
A Midshipman Len Williams notes a Clermont boy’s voyage aboard the Atlantic in the White Squadron under Admiral Walker. The squadron includes Chicago Atlanta Bennington Yantic Essex, with Boston Yorktown detached for Valparaiso last October.
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Len Williams
Montevideo
South America
Atlantic
Admiral Walker
Chicago
Atlanta
Bennington
Yantic
Essex
Boston
Yorktown
Valparaiso
Baltimore
Charleston
Pacific
Death of a prominent pioneer mother Mrs Mehbalah Morris
Mrs Mehbalah Morris of Goshen died at her home on Sunday January 14 in the 84th year of age after a ten day illness from la grippe. She was born in Miami township and married Thomas Morris in 1831. Surviving eight children include five sons and three daughters with Thomas in Oklahoma. Service conducted by Rev Ethan Lane. Schools closed as a precaution against scarlet fever following two town cases. Also notes larceny incident and a Remarianne case claim about Ayer's Sarsaparilla.
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Aultman
Felicity
Columbus
Ault
Oliver Stephen McKinley
East
Mr. Aultman
Mehbalah Morris
Morris
Goshen
Miami Township
Thomas Morris
M. E. Church
Thomas
Oklahoma
Ethan Lane
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Jack
Jill
John Anderson
Joe
John
Chas. Heine & Co
F. W. Roudebush
Charles Heine
8. Robinson
F. W. Roudebusch
Messrs. Dennis & Teasdale
Sheriff Temple
Clark
Harvey J. Buntin
Cincinnati
Ayer
the Artful Dodger
Simmons
Rock-A
Squall
MC Winty
Cradle and
Papa
Baby
Queer
Auliman
John Kendle
David Judd
Jane Judd
Hilah A. Cox
Thomas Cox
Compromise Building & Loan Co
Newtown
Albion K. Peterson
Susan Foster
E. G. Penn
F. J. Roudebush
Anson Wilson
J. R. Shaw
Ohio Turnpike
Henry C. Corbin
Ella E
Robert H. Fowler
Mary
Holmes
David Aible
E. Gregory
Bennett
Chas. S. Griffis
Coates Malott
L. W. Long
the Insurance Co
Philadelphia
Wheelock Winspear Et al
Hiram D. Tone
M. Eppert
Blair Brick Co
M. Loth
T. F. Spence
James F. McCarren
Addie B. Canter
Anna J.C. Wilson
Miles Johnston
Bethel Building & Loan Co
Catherine Griffith
Frank W. Moore
William Watson
Closson Harry
Nolle
Dennis H. Smith
Malinda G. Smith
Wn. T. Prather
R. J. Richards
Emma J. Jones
Board of Education
Franklin Township
Emma Hodges
Charles Fagin
John Koettle
Martin Koettle
Joseph Pingel
Henry Wingel
Charles Courter
Temperance
Davis
L. H. Bredwell
D. M. Bredwell
Wm. P. Corbin
Gee
L. Corbin
Compromise Building Loan & Saving Co
Anna M. Brookhover
Della F. Gotter
Sallie
Smith
William W. Wilson
the Joker
Ripley Fair Board
Cpili
T. L. Ferauson
Tom
Walter Wheeler
Washington Mills
Lawrence
Mass
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