Gold and Silver The Two Precious Metals and a Clermont Field
The article sketches gold and silver as universal mediums of exchange and notes mining costs. It cites a Mint report listing states where metals occur, remarks on mining economics, and describes Clermont county’s 8 mile gold field along the Little Miami River with historic prospectors and a proposed pumping and flume plan to boost yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mint
United States
Arizona
California
Colorado
Georgia
Idaho
Michigan
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
North Carolina
Oregon
South Carolina
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Alabama
Maryland
Vermont
Wyoming
Virginia
Tennessee
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Kentucky
Glermont
Clermont County
Mast Fork
Little Miami River
Batavia
Elk
Elk Lick Hills
M. J
Electric light opposition urged in Clermont village plea
Still groping in darkness, residents lament the dim streets last Sunday night. The piece argues $600 yearly for defective lamps is high and proposes electric lights doubling the cost but improving safety, comfort, and town pride to attract settlers and businesses in Bata via Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Clermont
Man's foot removed after frostbite gangrene at infirmary
Connie Bickle or Beagle suffered severe frostbite with gangrene in one foot. Dr Belt and assistant Al Devers performed a partial amputation below the instep after chloroform anesthesia. Patient regained consciousness, shows signs of recovery with care from Dr Belt and superintendent Gomie. Hoov's Sarsaparilla advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Bickle
Beagle
Bis
Belt
Belt and
Devers
Theo
Sears
Amiliio i
Ohio Crime Surge Linked to Unemployment and Tramps
Statistics show an unprecedented rise in Ohio crime over the past year. One in 500 residents faced charges, with 7,325 prosecutions and 8,208 involved. Convictions totaled about 40 percent. Thefts and burglaries accounted for 45 percent, murders and assaults 25 percent, with rape prosecutions averaging one per county. Robbery prosecutions reached 265, eight acquittals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Common Pleas Courts
Probate
Famine Stricken Nebraska Plea For Aid Reaches Ohio
An Ohioan returning from Nebraska reports widespread starvation and destitution across the state. He cites 7500 people completely without sustenance and fears two thirds may perish without fuel, food, and clothing within two weeks as railways transport donations and crowds scramble for scraps.
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Nebraska
Tobacco Market Shows Steady Demand and Firm Prices
The market remains active with strong receipts and prompt bidding on better new crop grades. Color and calory content drive demand for good tobacco, while old fillers show limited improvement as manufacturers focus on the fresh crop. Estimates point to large future receipts and continued firm prices through the year with upcoming sales listed for Cincinnati Morris Miami Globe Bodmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Globe Huse
Hogahead
Nis
Morris
Miami
Globe
Bodmann
Georgetown Postmaster Change Confirmed for Brown County
Lee Richey former Brown county sheriff is named postmaster at George stor He enare Walker McNight who held the job for four years remains in place amid a postmaster confirmation in Georgetown district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Richey
Sherif
Brown County
Georgestor
He Enare
Walker McNight
Express Car Fire Destroys Train Car On C P V Road
A glowing stove in the express car of the last down train on the C P V road last Saturday night set the woodwork ablaze near Redman Station. The car and its contents were lost, the mail saved, and $1900 in bank notes burned. Baggage master R M Moore was severely burned. the train box and conductor clothing were destroyed. No blame assigned.
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C. P. & V Road
Redman Station
Express
R. M. Moore
Death of an Old Citizen Mary Kline
Batavians and Clermonters regret the death of Mrs Mary Kline born Mary Reinhardt in Mainroth Bavaria Germany March 15 1818 aged about 80. She lived in the village since 1888 with husband Adam Kline and seven children Margaret Mary John Jacob Ella Louise Frederick all but Margaret survive. Funeral was held Monday at St Philomena Catholic church Stone Lick after brief illness.
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Mary. Kline
Mary Reinhardt
Mainroth
Bavaria
Germany
Adam Kline
Margaret
Mary
John
Jacob
Ella
Louise
Frederick
St. Philomena Catholic Church
Stonelick
Pension Bill Passes as Advocates Defend Pensions
In the Senate debate on the pension appropriation bill, Mr. Galinger attacked past pension fraud claims, while Mr. Lodge criticized delays at the pension office. The Hawley amendment set the minimum pension at six dollars, increasing the total allocation to about 141 million dollars as the bill passed.
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Senate
Gallinger
Cleveland
Pension Department
Lodge
Hawley
Peffer
Voorhees
Death by apoplexy shocks Lebanon readers
The Lebanon Patriot reports the death of a 4 year old girl who arrived for morphine treatment at Dr Stephen's sanitarium after consuming three pints of whisky daily. She died suddenly from apoplexy before treatment began. The remains were buried in Lebanon cemetery. A later ad promotes Syrup of Figs as a permanent cure for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
W. H. Yeager
Montana
Lebanon Cemetery
Calico dress protest over asylum clothing bill
Brown county commissioners protested a Dayton Insane Asylum bill of 403 dollars for inmate clothing. A calico dress cost 1.55 dollars per item, with the paper arguing 75 cents is too low and urging proper dress for inmates, while mocking umbrellas rented at 2 dollars for six.
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Brown County
Dayton
Clermont
Jones Jury
Scott
Honololu Letter From Clermonter in Hawaii 1896
A Clermonter James O Connor formerly of Goshen writes from Honolulu Hawaii Jan 4 1896 to his brother in Goshen. He describes travel from San Francisco 2100 miles by sea seven days at sea illness good climate 75 degrees day and cool nights. He notes a British cruiser Hyacinth visit and gun practice and observes tropical scenery and living conditions including a $50 monthly furnished palace rental.
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Pacific Ocean
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Lill
U. S
Cleveland
Hyacinth
No Show For Tramps In Hamilton Ohio
Hamilton city council passes ordinance making vagrants and thieves subject to fines from 50 to 60 dollars within city limits. The report also covers Batavia's stance on poverty and a larceny case involving James and John Moore and an indictment of Joan Moore for chicken larceny.
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Hamilton
Circleville
City Council of
Ito
Ohio
Todd
Batavia
James
John Moore
Deerfield Road
Squire Nichols
Samuel Miller
Aften
James Moore
Michael Brand
William Dumford
Mr. Miller
Dumford
Joan Moore
Ex Pastor Truman G Cowden Dies in Troy
Rev Truman G Cowden former pastor of Batavia M E Church died at home in Troy Thursday in his 75th year He preached in Batavia around 1652 53 funeral services were in Troy and burial at Spring Grove cemetery Awards were given to bidders for a free turnpike project Batavia Back Run Lindale Laurell Bullakin and others listed with sections still pending full board to be formed for the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman G., Cowden
M. EE
Troy
M. E. Church
Spring Grove Cemetery
Free Turnpiker
Batavia
Back Run
A. M. Jeffries
Lindale
The New Jury Law in Supreme Court Ruling
The high court declares the new jury law constitutional in a Brown County case, ending speculation about its validity. The ruling means verdicts under the law remain in force and no immediate legislative fixes are required this session. Wilmington announces a poultry show starting Monday lasting a week with exhibits from spring chickens to bald eagles. Cleromont residents urged to view Sister Clinton’s display and enter premium contests for fancy fowls.
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Brown County
Brethren of the Bar
Supreme Court
Wilmington
Clermonters
Clinton
Railroad sale links Cincinnati with Jackson and Mackinaw
The Cincinnati, Lebanon & Northern rail road was sold to the Cincinnati, Jackson and Mackinaw Company to gain entry into Cincinnati. The two lines will be connected immediately, creating a new route into the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati, Lebanon & Northern Railroad
Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw Company
Cincinnati
Diphtheria Closes Schools. New Health Board Appointed
A diphtheria case at W. R. Walker’s home led the local board to shut schools until next Monday. A six member health board was appointed with Dr. L. W. Bishop and Joseph Bicking among the members. Bicking chosen health officer, Mayor McDonald president and secretary. The note also advertises Fred Schafer’s blacksmith shop on Water Street.
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W. R. Walker
Board of Health
L. W. Bishop
Joseph Bicking
B. B. Scott
Allen Glancy
W. F. Roudebush
A. B. Stymers
Bicking
D. K. McDonald
Fred Schafer
Perpetra
Water Street
Griffin Blacksrorth
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GOLD
Hoov
Georgetown
Mr. Voorhees
Honlolu
BY A Clermonter
Hawaiian Islands
Goshen
James O'Connor
Courier
Jerusalem
Joppa
Jerico
HonNoLuty
H. I
Pear Reoreeer
Hillsboro Branch
W.D. Gray
Hillsboro
Sardinia
John C. Gleason
Peter Wilson
New Richmond
Hera
Peter Platt
Adams County
Collings
Batavia M. E. Church
Chester Bordwell
Rockyford
State Board of Agriculture
Graphic
Mather Scarbrough
Stiles Brothers
Batavia Junction
Dr. Scott
Loveland
Mery Stevenson
Asheville
South
Bloomington
Illinois
Main Street
Dr. Bell
Rea Bank
Christmnas
Cliff Latimore
Mt. Repose
James Latimore
Old Company E. Ohio
Casper Schedel
Spring Grove
Schedel
J. M. McGrew
Lake Minnetonka
Minnesota
Monypenny
Gracie McGrew
McGrew
John Ring
Nellie Rankin
Nellie
Mr. Ring
Ring
Brown County News
New Orleans
Hudson River
Erie Canal
Marietta
Ohio and Mississippi River
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