Berkes Files $10,000 Suit Over November Whipping
Adam Berkes, a Sardinia shoemaker, sues 15 named defendants for 10,000 in damages alleging he was unlawfully assaulted and beaten last November by a group described as white caps. The petition, filed January 16, cites an act of violence that spurred public outrage and calls for accountability while noting related saloon revenue tensions in Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sardinia
Adam Berks
Berkes
Cincinnati
G.B. Cumberland
Rufus Shockey
Robert Peddicord
Milton Huggins
Charles Huggins
Peter Work
Silas W. Huggins
Walter Huggins
John F. Moberly
Albert Johnson
John Florence
Lewis Charles
Amos Robins
John Wisby
Cass Wisby
Charles Brown
Steel & Hough
Hive & Vance
Representative to Grand Lodge Elevates Local Odd Fellows
K. D. Miller of Neville was elected representative to the Grand Lodge I O C F meeting in Toledo in June and received his certificate. The post is highly regarded among Odd Fellows, rivaling congressional honors in significance within the county. About 1000 brethren across twelve lodges from Neville to Moscow are represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. D. Miller
Neville
Grand Lodge
I. O.C.F
Toledo
Odd Fellows
Congress
Illowick
Vente Felicity Mistletoe, Successeeveee
Pees
Ans
New Richmond Paugod Oi
Cece
Cnet Sete Te Dee Senee Pee Amelia Weapers
Cerecsese Ccsereneert Vtee Es Neville Batavidessesec Cccess
Secs
Evst
Peeeer Segeres Batavia Flatbel Heessete Ties
Ov Netes
Evens Bethel Golden Rule
Seer
Nicholsville Blu
Williamsville
Olive Branch
Moscow
Isabel
Isabel Cho
Chile
Withered Rose and Betrayal Highlight Owensville Suit
Miss Rose Leonard of New Boston testifies in Owensville court regarding years of alleged betrayal by Frank Hutchinson a farmer and tenant. Leonard claims repeated illicit acts including usury of marriage and medical interference harming her health and family finances. The $10 000 damages suit proceeds with deposition due to the plaintiff’s illness. West Hicks J B Swing defend Ashburn Hulick represent plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Leonard
New Boston
Owensville
Miss Leonard
Common Pleas Court
Leonard
Frank Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Leonards
Miss Rose
Cincinnati
West & Hicks
J. B. Swing
Ashburn & Hulick
Senator Lindsey Pushes Brown County Bill for Court House Repairs
In the Senate Senator Lindsey introduces two bills aimed at funding Brown County to repair and improve the courthouse and to transcribe fire-destroyed records. The measures set costs at up to 20 000 and 10 000 dollars respectively, though critics note the courthouse cost and record reconstruction could be far lower. The article suggests the proposals mainly benefit Lindsey and question the need for such outlays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey
Senate
Brown County
Brown County Court House
Treasury
Intemperate Temperance in Brown County Whisky Case
In Georgetown NY Cooper testified for the temperance party he bought liquor from John Adams four times with funds later repaid by Hannah and Deputy Walker He received 4 for his services pretended to be drunk while buying whisky arguing that enforcing laws should not use gutter methods to advance morality Hannah reflects on funding such acts and the moral breach involved The account critiques covert procurement of alcohol for temperance aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County
Georgetown
Y. Cooper
John Adams
Hannah
Sam Walker
Cooper
Editor Hoopers Shoe Heist Turns Cash Treasure
The Columbus Sunday News editor O C Hooper found his wife’s shoe at a High Street shop yielded $140 in cash after he fished it from the toe. The story, recounted by the Ohio State Journal, notes Mrs Hooper hid funds in a shoe to deter burglars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooper
Columbus Sunday News
Ohio State Journal
O. C. Hooper
the News
Enlisted for the War drama set at Mt. Carmel Grange hall
Mt. Carmel Grange presents Enlisted for the War this Friday evening at the Grange hall with a strong cast including Robert Trueworth as a Union soldier and Gaylie Gifford heiress. Proceeds benefit the Grange and a crowded hall is expected for the pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
Aehae Snais Esse
L. Nelson Crimp
T. C. Finch
Gen. Grant
Geo. W. Losh
Col. Boxer
O de J. Ellinger
Gaylie Gifford
Mamie Nelson
Trueworth
Robert
Lizzie Rothenhoefer
Mattie Trueworth
Pensions Granted in Amelia and Afton Areas
E G Penn pension attorney reports pensions issued last week. Jacob Groh of company F 4th Ohio cavalry volunteers. William N Sherman of company B 60th C V I receives $24 monthly. Both reside in Amelia. Charles W Raper of company B 80th C V I receives $17 monthly in Afton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.G. Penn
Amelia
Jacob Groh
Ohio Cavalry Volunteers
William N. Sherman
60Th
Charles W. Raper
C. V.I
Sun day School Committee Meets For Milford May Plans
The Executive Committee of Clermont County Sunday School Association will meet in Milford next Tuesday January 20 to prepare the programme for the annual meeting to be held at Milford M B church on May 80th and first. Send suggestions or advice to Milford W M Sanford president 0 0 8 8 A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Sunday-school Association
Milford
Milford M. B
Ahould
W. M. Sanford
Milford Barber Receives Unconventional Bride
Miss Samantha Hill from Williamsburg came to Batavia seeking a husband and arranged a quick marriage with barber Mr. Crouse after a sly plan involving bottoming chairs and a lawyer. The pair wed in Batavia and left for Milford with mixed smiles as the barbershop scene closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samantha Hill
Batavia
Williamsburg
Burg
Miss Hill
Milford
Crouse
Samantha
Squire Dennison
Mr. Crouse
Hunt for pole cats nets fourteen skunks in Lindale barn
George Horn and Don Evanshine of Mt. Pisgah set out last Saturday to hunt pole cats and treed fourteen skunks under a Lindale barn. They captured the outfit, claiming a corner on cats in a curious rural tale from Balm of Gilead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Horn
Don Evanshine
Mt. Pisgah
Lindale
Price of Votes in Pricetown School Election
A vacancy in the Pricetown school district draws nearly fifty teachers seeking the post. Electioneering methods are alleged with $5 to $20 offered to directors for votes. An exposure of those willing to buy this munition against the young idea is threatened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pricetown
Young Idea
Inspectors Raid Cincinnati Sub Treasury and Seize Cash
United States inspectors raided the Cincinnati sub-treasury last Monday, sealed the cash room, and searched the department. They reported $12,426,619.28 on hand for Uncle Sam, with $8,870,000 in gold, $479,000 in silver, and the rest in gold and silver certificates. Inspector Relyea praised treasurer Mr. Sutton, a Clermont man, as “O. K.” and diligent in his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sub-Treasury
Cincinnati
Sutton
Uncle Sam
Relyea
Mr. Sutton
O. K
Electric lights debut on Northwest trains by Milwaukee Road
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul road lit two nine car trains from Chicago to St. Paul with electric power. Vestibuled cars heated by steam feature dynamo lighting in baggage cars and incandes cent bed reading burners in every sleeping section. The service operates daily, with St. Paul as the sole Chicago to Twin Cities link using the new system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
Chicago
St. Paul
Twin Cities
Clermont Clergyman Shot by Husband After Affair in Topeka
A Clermont preacher and former Kansas lawyer, H. K. McConnell, famed for eloquence in Ohio and later success in Osage City, is shot in the hip by contractor McManes after a staged alibi. The incident stems from an alleged affair with Mrs. McManes, a social leader. McManes surrendered to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miamiville
Loveland
Milford
H. K. McConnell
Clermont
Kansas
Osage City
McManes
McConnell
Kansas City
Topeka
McManey
Baptist Church
Death of Esteemed County Citizen Davis
The well known resident Mr. Davis, born in 1847, a Clermont County lawyer since 1879, died after years of illness. A devout Methodist and Batavia Mason, he never married and lived on the family farm. Funeral was held at Union Chapel last Sunday conducted by Rev. G M Fulton and Batavia Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Delaware University
Clermont
Methodist Church
Batavia
Union Chapel
G. M. Fulton
Batavia Masons
In Memoriam for Kate Jamieson and Mrs Kate Frazee
Obituary note honoring Kate Jamieson who died January 11 1889 and wife of James Frazee born January 17 1823 died January 14 1889 near Laurel Ohio. She joined Mt Carmel church at fourteen and supported the Ladies Presbyterian Aid Society. Committee Mellie Stone Carrie Kain Sun Lookwoop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Frazee
Cincinnati
M. E. Church
Mt. Carmel Church
Laurel
Clermont County
James Frazeee
Lord Jesus Christ
Kate Jamieson
Ladies’ Presbyterian Aid Society
Allen T
Court to assign indigent defense by alphabetical list
Judge Doane in Wilmington proposed moving indigent defendants from choosing their own attorney to a rotating alphabetical list. Attorneys would be selected from the list in order, restarting at the top when exhausted. Critics say the method may deny defendants personal input and favor certain lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doane
Common Pleas Court
Wilmington
Lst
Bwayne’s Ornament Promises Cures for Itchy Skin Ailments
An old advertisement touts Bwayne's Ornament as a simple remedy that cures teter Balt rheum ringworm piles itch sores pimples rozema and other scaly eruptions without internal medicine. It claims effectiveness regardless of duration and mentions a low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bwayne
County Court Matters and Grand Jury Report
Summary of Louisa Snider seeking divorce from husband, several civil motions, and a detailed grand jury report. It covers cases from arson to liquor sales, trial notes, bond orders, dismissals, and adjournments with judge and counsel actions. The grand jury examined 47 witnesses, issued 27 bills, and noted jail conditions as unfit for custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Snider
Loveland
Common Pleas
Davis
James P. Ducknall
Jerome Behymer
J. W. Sims
A. W. Weaver
Melisa Weaver
Henry Schafer
Rudolph Schafer
August H. Gale
Ohio
George Thiel
Philip Roettenger
Inauguration traffic urged as huge crowds head to Washington
The Pennsylvania Lines plan to move vast crowds for President elect Harrison s inauguration dentro with over two thousand passenger coaches and ample locomotives. Excursion tickets will be sold cheaply and trains run on time from all points as half a million visitors are anticipated. The depot near Pennsylvania Avenue offers quick access to the Capitol and nearby attractions. The Allegheny mountains scenic route highlights the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harrison
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Lines
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Allegheny Mountains
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments
Warning against mercury based catarrh ointments and urging prescription use. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as safe option taken internally. Emphasizes to ensure genuine product from reliable druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Draggiata
A Club for the Clubmen Trial in Lebanon
D W Barnhart president of the Broadway club was tried for the third time for violation of the prohibition ordinance. The Warren County jury deliberated after 4 PM and found against Barnhart. He will seek a new trial as Lebanon debates returning to saloons for revenue at the spring election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
D. W. Barnhart
Broadway Club
Earnhart
Tobacco market reports strong week with rising prices
Offerings reached 1535 hogsheads against 441 last week and 1157 last year. Tobacco sales were large with good supply of old and new grades. Prices recovered after a midweek dip, aided by Louisville market withdrawal of Burley buyers, and shipments of new tobacco were urged for best prices. OldReliable sales totaled 435 hhds including 207 new, with varied price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colery
Louisville
Reliable
Dentists Walker and Vanosdol Offer Free Painless Extractions
Williamsburg experts Walker and Vanosdol provide free painless extractions at their Main Street dental parlors. They offer excellent artificial teeth from $5 per set with work guaranteed and have strong reputation, drawing orders from Cincinnati to Portsmouth via the C. and N. W. line. July 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker & Vanosdol
Williamsburg
Main Street
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
County faces conflict over courthouse fire insurance
Brown county commissioners fight over courthouse insurance after a fire damaged the building. They claim 2000 damages, while the insurer offers 800, prompting a potential suit for the full amount. In Loveland, a large mad dog sparked fear, bit several dogs, and was killed near the school as students were dismissed, likely hydrophobic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County
Court House
Loveland
Hunting accident injures two near Blanchester
Georgie Orr and Clarence Coppock of Loveland were out hunting near Blanchester last week when a shotgun discharged while scaring a rabbit from under hay. Orr received a severe knee wound from the blast in this frightful mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie Orr
Clarence Coppock
Loveland
Blanchester
George
Holmes Bill Pushes Free Turnpike Linking Bethel and Felicity
Mr. Holmes introduced a measure authorizing commissioners to build a free turnpike from Intersection to Philip's Corner in Tate township via the Bethel and Felicity turnpikes. Six percent bonds will be issued to raise funds for the road, and supporters praise the proposal's bold approach.
Log town men arraigned for lapping lap robe theft in Monterey
Joseph South and Robert Perry of Log town were arraigned in Justice Hall's Monterey court on stealing a lap robe from Marathon belonging to Mr. Garland. The case was continued and defendants released on $200 bond. Mrs Murphy a blacksmith from Cincinnati was arrested at Loveland on forging papers. authorities say her real name is Delia Murphy and she is called crooked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heziah Ross
Jas. Kelly
W. B. Morrow
C. W. Page
Mary Miller
Benjamin Doll
Mary
Benjamin Miller
Mary Henderson
Reuben White
Nathan Anderson
Loudon
Gregg Vs. Lockwood
McNair
Joseph South
Robert Perry
Logtown
Justice Hall
Monterey
Marathon
Garland
Cincinnati
Loveland
Frank Smith
Cleveland
Delia Murphy
Eho
Local Families Welcome Twin Births and Pleased Parents
Mr and Mrs Hoott Logan of Chile welcomed boy twins last Friday. Mr and Mrs L F Simmons of Laurel also celebrated the birth, with Dr Jones in attendance.
Fragmented OCR Reads Incoherent Local Note
Unclear text fragment from Batavia Ohio mentions individuals and a drug store and Lang Trou without coherent context. No definite event or date emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joano Middlewat
Deoatuy
Ohio
Dr. King
Coney Monsreale
Diad
Lang Trou
Sam Valet IB Boa
Heath” Drug Store
W.r. Walkalker
Batavia
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Adam Berkes
Ripley Bee
Hillsboro
Circuit
LIFE
Penn’s Pensions
Sunday-School Association
A Williamsburg
Gilead
Price
Electric Light
Miami
Ville
Topeks
John W. Davis
Amanda Fletcher Frazer
Rose Bilby
Abraham Cramer
Charles Thompson
John Stewart
Gustave Gebrin
Frederick Binning
Hiram D. Tone
Abe Cramer
Townsley & Woodlief
Rose
John W. Lenin
Abe
Gustave H. Geberin
Messrs Nichols & Nichols
Geberin
Himself
George Schwartz
Fran Yeager
Warren County
Will
Mrs. Murphy
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