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The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1896

Page

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Clermont County Teachers Association Session Highlights

The Clermont County Teachers Association met at city hall with a cold morning adjournment and an animated discussion on permanent meeting locations. Miss Mamie Doughman read minutes, Miss Htta Beck delivered a primary work paper, and Miss Louisé Parrott sang. The next session will be in Batavia in February.

Clermont County Teachers’ Association City Hall Dalla‘Nichols G.¥. Morris M. E. Church Association Morris Mamie Doughman Goshen Cronin Tavia High School Teachers’ ‘Association John Cronin Bolenbaugh Htta Beck Bethel Louisé Parrott Batavia

Afternoon Sun Day Meeting at Grand Army Hall

The second Sun day meeting was held at Grand Army hall last Sunday with a large audience. Judge Davis delivered a Life and Duty lecture in a quiet impressive style, supported by Work for Jesus hymns led by Captain Charles Ferguson and Edston Lockwood at the keyboard. The gathering closed with remarks from Rev. Morris and others, and organizers vow to continue the series indefinitely for public good.

Grand Army Hall Jesus Morris Bighop Orebaugh Jamieson

Pioneering Ohio Citizen Aaron Apgar Dies at 75

Aaron Apgar of Epworth Heights near Cincinnati dies at home aged 75. Born January 13, 1881 in New Jersey he moved to Ohio at age four and celebrated his seventy fifth birthday last Monday. A prominent Christian and Mason he led a respected life on the Apgar farm and in local affairs. He leaves a widow and several relatives.

Aaron Apgar Ohio Epworth Heights Mr. Apgar New Jersey Mies Haule Figer Apgar

Wilmington urged to host conventions for district race

The Gazette cites Hillaboro urging both Congressional conventions be held in Wilmington to ease travel for delegates. Wilmington Journal counters, urging the town as ideal host and offering support for a nominee. Local anecdotes reference malaria claims tied to a liver remedy advertisement.

Hillaboro the Gazette Millaboro Hillsboro Wilmington Wlmington Journal Barn‘yley

Batavian Awakes to Darkness and Revival Night

A Batavian bachelor slept through a dark morning as busi ness houses closed early for revival meetings at the Methodist church. He wandered the streets thinking an earthquake or comet was coming until he reached the lit church where singing and prayer revealed the reason for the blackout. He returned to bed after learning the truth and swore off further nights of fear.

Morris Methodiat Church Cleveland Methodist

Visiting Veterans Banquet At Main Street Headquarters

A visiting delegation from the Owensville G A R Post will be entertained by the Jesse Ellis Post at their Main street headquarters this evening. A banquet will be served and the hour filled with speeches music song and story. All members in good standing are invited to participate.

Owensville G. A. R Post Jesse Ellis

Bicycle motion when pulling a rear tied string

A thought experiment states balancing a bicycle on one hand with one pedal highest and the other lowest. Tying a string to the lower pedal and pulling it backward causes the bicycle to move backward, contrary to the common assumption it will move forward.

Sixth District aspirants seek Congressional honor

Aspirants for Congressional honors in the Sixth District are numerous. The list includes Hon. G. W. Hulick the present member who should and will likely succeed himself. Others are D. Q. Morrow of Highland, J. H. Williams of Brown, Judge Cunningham and Seth Brown of Warren, and Simeon Smith of Clifton. Greene county has named no names.

G. W. Hulick D.Q. Morrow Highland County J. H. Williams Brown County

Thrifty Farmer Loses Meat in Makehouse Fire

Wright Fitswater on Deerfield road loses all meat stored for next season when a makehouse fire starts from an oversized offire. The blaze destroys the makehouse, house, barn, and outbuildings, saved only by quick aid from saw mill men. The note warns readers to keep combustibles away from fires.

Wright Fitswater Deerfield

Dazzler at the Fountain Promises Colorful Farce Cast

The Dazzler at the Fountain features Cosgrove and Grant's comedians in a week of performances starting January 19. Five comedians fill the cast with Usella delivering a grotesque yet original performance. The young, well-costumed troupe impresses with novelty in color and style.

Cosgrove Grant Usella Ladden

Prize contest invites Western Reserve Academy students

Governor Bushnell offers a valuable prize to a Western Reserve Academy student who submits the best list of answers to a set of questions on Ohio history geography and government. The aim is to spur study of matters of public interest and to show what Ohioans have achieved in state and national affairs.

Bushnell Western Reserve Academy Ohio Gig Lst Harvard Princeton Ann Arbor University of Wisconsin Brown University Clapwhorg

Figuring for a Farm A Mercenary Matrimonial Tale

A Brown County farmer Jacob Legondoller, a widower with four children, faced a planned marriage to widow Margaret Fenton in Winchester. She demanded deed transfer of his farm before marriage. He refused full transfer or bonds, the plan collapsed, guests retreated, licenses torn, and the wedding party dispersed with good humor.

Jacob Legondoller Jackson Township Brown County Margaret Fenton Winchester Jon Besride Legondehler Legondoller

Court Matters and Hearings Summary

Court matters include new cases such as Moran vs Union township mandamus and Lyle vs Boyd partition. Hearings note Joan Kelley found guilty for shooting with intent to kill and fined, several dismissed or set for trial, confirmations list sale proceeds and judgments.

John Moran Union Township Blinda J. Gest Moses D. Conrad Geo. Lyle F. J. Boyd Lacy Denser Edward Sears Welden Rue Reuben: Rue Joan Kelley Kelley Loveland Néo S.J. Smith

Grand Valley Lodge Elects Officers in Strong Showing

L VELAND ODD FELLOWS Grand Valley Lodge No 461 installed the officers for the next term on Wednesday night N G M J McClare V G Wm Caldwell 8 White Miller T John Hathorn Brother Smith of Eagle Lodge Cincinnati acted as installing officer The lodge is in a flourishing condition.

Grand Valley Lodge N. G. M. J. McClare V. G Wm. Caldwell White Miller John Hathorn Brother Smith Eagle Lodge Cincinnati

Angola Encampment No 28 Officers List

The officers of Angola Encampment No 28 1 C C F Williamsburg are named. Harry Moyer is D P J C Rose H P W C Curtis 8 W Charles Hoffman 8 D W Atchley T T W Moorehead J W J E B Innis F 8 Yodoo Rice BE E Peterson 1st W J C Fuhr 24 W T K Ellis 8d W N T Daily 4th W J B Reed O 8 BE W Smith 1 8 5 7 Holden 1st G of T W H Hull 94 G of P EB 0 Smith D D C P.

Angola 1.C.C. F. Williamsburg Harry Moyer D. P J.C. Rose H. P W. C. Curtis Charles Hoffman D. W. Atchley W. Moorehead J. W J. EB. Innis Yodoo Rice BE. E. Peterson J. C. Fuhr T. K. Ellis N. T. Daily J. B. Reed BE. W. Smith

New Bank Directors Named for Batavia and Milford

The Batavia Bank directs M. Jamieson F. J. Roudebush W. F. Roudebush E. V. D. Titus R. W. D. Gragg Géo W. Helick and the Milford Bank names J. B. Juen B. F. Rybolt T. Longworth Jr. Richard Longworth G. M. Roadebush Isaac Turner B. J. Turner as new directors.

Batavia Milford Batavia Bank M. Jamieson F. J. Roudebush W. F. Roudebusgh E. VD. Titus R. W. D. Gragg Géo W. Helick Milford Bank J.B. Juen F. Rybolt T.longworth Richard Longworth G, M. Roadebush Isaac Turner J, Turner

Ladies Luncheon Funds Benefit Presbyterian Church

The ladies' old society of the Presbyterian church hosted an elegant luncheon at the chapel last Friday evening, well supported and yielding a neat sum for the general fund. The devoted members are praised as the strong arm of service and the ornament of every pehure home and family home.

Ladies' Old Society The Presbyterian Church

Curiosities on the street report a injured fox hound

A large dun colored fox hound owned by Lew Burkle suffers a broken tail after a dispute over ownership rights. The dog, now muzzle restrained, cannot sit and struggles to turn corners but still tracks scents, while the owner tends to the injury and limits children's contact.

Lew Burkle

Triple Easter Wedding Rumor in Monterey Newtonsville

A Monterey rumor claims three Monterey women have used leap year privilege to propose to three Newtonsville men who have accepted. The couples are said to be assembling trousseaus and making wedding arrangements for Easter.

Monterey Newtonsville

Female temperance detectives raid Dayton saloons

In Dayton last Sunday Mrs. A. H. Odell and Mrs. May Garrett, W C T U members, toured saloons to gather evidence on Sunday selling. Mrs. Odell seized a half emptied glass for evidence. The action is criticized as fanatical and not suited to societal norms.

Dayton A. H. Odell May Garrett Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Oden

Pension Committee Urges Pension Reform in Washington

The Grand Army of the Republic pension committee met in Washington to review pension matters and press Congress for reforms. Attendees included Benjamin Brooke of Philadelphia chairman General Walker ex officio, General W W Dudley, A B Shaw of Water town, New York and Indiana Attorney General Ketcham. Walker urged businesslike administration and a fixed $800 annual income limit for widows while defending pensioners against fraudulent claims and favoring uniform pension issuance with widows of officers receiving the same as those of privates.

Pension Committee of the Grand Army of the Republic Washington Congress Benjamin Brooke Philadelphia W. W. Dudley Shaw Watertown New York Ketcham Indiana Walker House Committee On Pensions Pension Office Administration Gen. Walker

Hinsdale Bill Adds Native Wine and Cider to Liquor List

A bill by Mr. Hinsdale proposes placing native wine and cider on the state liquor schedule alongside other intoxicants, subject to existing regulations.

Clermont Common Pleas Adjourns. Judge Davis Heads to Adama

The October term of the Clermont common pleas adjourned Saturday. Judge Davis departed yesterday to sit in Adama county. The jury for the February term will be drawn next Monday, and the term begins on Tuesday the 18th proximo.

Clermont Common Pleas Davis Adama

Loveland Moves to Boost Water Works and Factory Plan

Loveland residents push for municipal waterworks and electric plants while leading businessmen commit $10,000 to support the creation of a factory, signaling a broad development effort for the town.

Loveland

Batavia Odd Fellows Public Installation and Banquet Report

Batavia Odd Fellows held a public installation and banquet at Dennison's, with a hall ceremony and lavish table setting. Officers for six months were installed, with Miss Lucy Titus providing organ music and members like D. D. G. M. W. C. Robinson and G. M. Allen Glancy delivering talks. Guests included J. M. and Lee Fitzpatrick and H. S. Hutson among others from Bethel and Amelia.

Batavia Odd Fellows Dennison Cecile Hulick Harriett Hitch Charles Sprague W. C. Robinson G. M Allen Glancy Frank Hamilton Rome Redding G.T Chris Dietz I. G Henry Fuhr Arlen Glancy N. G Jos Kidd V. G Lott Hulick Albert Henrici Elbert Glancy Joseph Bicking Frank Keauer John Grant Jessee McIntire John Zarmate J. G Thornt Myers Dan Brunk Frank Titus Lee Fitzpatrick H. 8. Hutson Bethel W. F. Apple W. Hutson C. W. Thompson Amelia A. L. Clark E. 0. Redden J. F. Redden Felicity D. L. Reynolds Olive Branch

Death of a Clermont Lady Ella Hubbell dies at Walnut Hills

Mrs. Ella Hubbell wife of W R Hubbell died at home in Walnut Hills on Tuesday January 14 in her 55th year She was born in Milford in 1841 and was daughter of the late Rev William Fyffe and Mrs Sarah Fyffe She was buried in Spring Grove last Friday and left a wide circle of friends and acquaintances

Wart Clermont County Goshen Nincey M. E Ella W. R. Hubbell Walnut Hills William Fyffe Sarah Fyffee Harry Dennis Milford Spring Grove Lillian Davis Batavia Anna McNutt Thomas Carter Pekin Little Clyde Amanda Pohi Anna Gardner Covington Louie Colvin J. H. Kain Myers Martha McNutt H. McNutt John Patton Clover Minnie Mullen Jennie Davis Ort Second Street M. A. McKeever Orie Everhardt Hattie Noyes Lafayette Indiana Loth Sycamore Street Cincinnati Clermont Brown Counties

Portsmouth man killed on railroad tracks by passing train

William Adama a deaf mute of Portsmouth was struck and killed instantly while walking on the C P V railroad tracks near the city last Wednesday night.

William Adama Portsmouth City

No Appeal on Small Judgments in Legislature Bill

A bill before the Legislature proposes final jurisdiction in Squire's courts for judgments not exceeding 200 dollars to prevent appeals by wealthy defendants. Cases may be taken up on error but not on appeal, potentially limiting avenues for the better off against poorer plaintiffs.

Squire's Courts

Snakes Found Among Tan Bark Cargo at Portsmouth Yard

Workmen unloading tan bark at Portsmouth yards last week discovered an invoice listing snakes of various sizes sexes and conditions. Workers panicked and slaughtered the lot, releasing some into fright while others were sent to Davy Jones by the laborers.

Portsmouth Davy Jones

School Master Soldier and Bach Elor

John Doak, veteran school teacher once in Adams Gallia and Lawrence counties, died early Monday at West Union. He retired rich but lost his fortune in a business venture and lived on a small pension. He requested burial in the Odd Fellows cemetery at West Union and died at sixty one, never married. A lecture at Mt Carmel Presbyterian church on Saturday night January 94 1800 led by Edward Maradon Alaska ill.

Weat Union Soion John Doak Odd Fellows Weat Union McMillen Tie Quest Doak Mt. Carmel Edward Maradon neHampary Aladka

Williamsburg Women Challenge G A B Post to Spelling Contest

The Woman's Relief Corps of Williamsburg challenges the G A B post to a spelling match on a Saturday night near February 1. The event aims to test Webster skills with the W R C teachers and a handicap to balance veterans. Readers await results and details from Williamsburg reporters as health advice closes the notice.

Woman's Relief Corps Williamsburg Post Whal Comrades Shane Williamaburg Indea Wil- Mamuburg

Scaffold Collapse Injures Two Men in Lebanon Work

Otto Hoseley of Youngstown Ohio and Eugene Eckert of Crawford Pa were thrown to the ground when a scaffold broke at the water works stand pipe project in Lebanon. They suffered injuries that likely would result in death.

Lebanon Otto Hoseley Youngstown Ohio Eugene Eckert Crawford Wil

The Good Old Weed Tobacco Offerings in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati last week 1250 hhds were offered and 85 hhds sold. Prices ranged from $10 to $20 for the best. The new crop is of inferior quality and trade has not improved after the holidays. Attorney J R Woodrum and wife depart Monday for Little Rock Arkansas to visit friends and enjoy milder climate.

Cincinnati Attornny J. R. Woodrnr Little Rode Arkansas

Edenton Local Notes and Family Visits Mixed With Gatherings

Edenton reports include church meeting in progress at the M. E. church and multiple social visits. residents from Blanchester, West Woodville, Cincinnati, Milford, Batavia, and Lebanon attend family gatherings, funerals, and protracted meetings. a Clyde Pohi child dies, and new births announced alongside community events and society activities.

Edenton M. E. Church Slone Blanchester Emily Gregory T. F. Lyons Teachers’ Association Batavia Ertel West Woodville Owen Hazelton Butler County Henry Pierce New Richmond Jasper Pierce E. J. Young Georgia Monterey Maria Litte Grady Emma Weaver Sydney Siy Swank Lebanon Kemper Lorey Silas Gudgon Thomas Good Walter Doughman Will Cincinnati Cora Doughman C. Loth Gicamore Street

Homestead Fertilizer Advertised by Michigan Carbon Works

An advertisement extols Homestead Bone Black Fertilizer from Michigan Carbon Works Detroit in business twenty five years. It notes Bone Black serves sugar and oil refiners and other industries and claims wide bone sourcing from Texas to Utah. The copy argues steady quality amid industry price cuts and warns against lowering standards.

Homestead Michigan Carbon Works Detroit Michigan United States Texas Utah Wdaf

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