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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1883

Page

2

Porter bill, Cam eron attack, and political fights dominate Clermont essay

The Clermont Courier discusses the Porter bill likely failing in the House due to Don Cameron’s Senate attack. It critiques what it calls inequitable justice and mocks Benjamin Butler’s coat of arms on stationery. It notes John Fishback’s threatened removal from Benevolent Institution post and critiques Pendleton’s Civil Service bill. It defends Campbell’s challenged seat in the 7th District, cites Washington Post criticism, and reinforces Morey’s elected status amid factional attempts to unseat him.

Porter House Don Cammeron Thomas Senate Cameron Pendleton

Correspondence from town notes and gatherings

Miss Mary Wagal leaves for Halington to spend weeks with F C Littleton. Clarence Nash near finishes his sleigh from Tabasco. Mr. George Littleton of Indiana visits friends. Nick Wolf’s daughter Barbara christened at St Peter’s New Richmond. sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Wolf. Dr. Ricker gets a new buggy. Walter Behymer family from East Columbia home after a week visiting. F C Littleton enjoys hours at Jas Nash’s. Mrs Blanchard in poor health. Homer Swim and family travel through to New Palestine for uncle. William Eppert visits Mrs Mary Behymer. Mrs Josie Greene and daughter visit Lindale parents. S H Peoples and J Townsley in sieve hoop business. Funeral of Adolphus McDanel held at Christian church. Rev Cole officiant. Interred in church graveyard. age 51 years 11 months.

Mary Wagal Halington F. C. Littleton Clarence Nash Tabasco Clarence Ben George Littleton Indiana Nick Wolf St. Peter’s Church New Richmond Barbara Illinois New Palestine William Eppert Amelia Mary Behymer Josie Greene Lindale S. H. Peoples E. Townsley Adolphus McDanel Christian Church Cole

Felicity Health Update and Local News Highlights

The Felicity column notes widespread illness with colds and neu ralgia, scarlet fever reappearing, and one death, that of Ella Lanham, buried at Hopewell. Mrs. Hartley remains seriously ill, and Rev H C Middleton visits. protracted meetings draw interest with few new members. Local business shifts as Friedman leaves and Pulaski arrives, while charity aids multiple families. A dramatic club fundraiser and marriage news close the item.

Ella John Lutitia Lanham Hopewell Rev. Vance Friedman Pulaski Masonic New National Bank Henry V.streave Dramatic Club Felicity Cornet Burnett Townsend

Temperance Interest Spurs Local Talk and Community News

Readers note rising interest in temperance work with speeches noted and no saloons locally. Several personal notices include moves and travels of Mr. R. Clark, Mr. John Stall heading to Springfield, Lizzie Simmons return from Carthage, and Emma Jennings visiting Cincinnati. The community mourns Treasurer Denham's wife, and protracted meetings continue at Point Pleasant with updates on Birchin Price and the new school director E Keltch.

R. Clark John Stall Laurel Springfield Lizzie Simmons Carthage Jennings Walter Simmons Denham New Richmond 1St M. E. Church Point Pleasant Emma Jennins Cincinnati Robbins Armacost George Armacost Birchin Price E. Keltch

Birthday surprise for John with forty friends and baskets

John marked his 48th birthday last Monday with about forty friends presenting baskets and gifts. A notice notes local social activity including Taffy pullings and worries over girls staying home. Lectures by Prof. W H Ulrey are announced for next Saturday.

Town News: Local Lawyer and Community Notes

George W. Ireton is practicing law in town. A smart young man attended spelling school, returning late for dinner. Measles close De La Palma forcing school closure. Musicians ill, dancing parties postponed. Protracted meeting near ends at Taylor's Chapel. Taylor Connor and Quin Ellis plan move to Illinois for their fortunes. John Sierman eyeing college to study for the ministry.

George W. Ireton de la Palma Taylor Illinois John Sierman

Esteemed John G Armstrong to serve on jury

John G Armstrong will sit on the jury panel at the next term of court. Milt Stewart returns from Springfield to spend winter with his parents and friends. John Ferree comes home from the north, much recovered. A cold blizzard pushed temperatures to zero on Sunday, dark skies and grim weather described.

John G. Armstrong Milt. Stewart Springfield John Ferree Jehu

Sums Raised for Mill Rebuilding and Local Happenings

The community reports about $3,600 in subscriptions plus $400 in work for rebuilding the mill. Merchants of Point Isabel note growing sales by farmers. Socials, sleighs, visitors from Batavia and Washington DC area, and rumors of a new blacksmith shop are mentioned alongside local firms Canter and Baum.

Milford Hints of New Telegraph Ease and Local Developments

Milford reports two weeks of successful telephone operation between Milford and the city, with Sawyer’s drug store as the office. Ice-house managers face shortages due to machinery trouble and warm weather, while Samuel Williams starts a new house in East Milford near Mike Rybolt. A hitching rack at the depot earns community thanks. Kate Hoyt of Athens visits Mrs. S. A. West. The Tilley dancing school at Lloyd’s hall meets twice weekly and scarlet fever declines with no local fatalities. Plans for a Milford bank circulate, and Means and Ackley open a paper store in the Odd Fellows building alongside their painting business.

Sawyer's South Milford Railroad Samuel Williams East Milford Mike Rybolt Kate Hoyt Athens S. A. West Tilley Dr. Goodwin Mulberry Milford Priot Messrs. Means and Ackley Odd Fellows

Remains of Edward Pattison Interred in Clermont

Edward Pattison, a county pioneer who came with his father in 1802, was buried Saturday at the T. O. O. F. Cemetery. Born near Augusta Kentucky in 1796 he lived to nearly eighty seven. Protracted meetings continue with three accessions noted and services planned through the week.

Edward Pattison Pattison John Pattison Clermont Augusta Pees Charlie Johnson Jackson Pike Sylvia Leeds Johnson Jackson Road Dr. J Batavia George Hulick John Marsh Johnnie Harry R Boose & Roudebush Maggie Yeager John Gotchie Vera Cruz Father Anderson Carrie Stewart Mrs. Gallaway Cincinnati

Local notes from Afton and Concord period piece

Afton Concord hamlet notes recount farm sales mannerisms and quotes. Mentions John Hardin harvesting ice with a failed twine binder, new front doors and anthracite stove at Tunnel Mills, a grand infirmary plan, gold certificates and a Pendleton bill column. Social events include Mrs Towner gathering and a semi centennial birthday dinner for Mrs Susan Hodges.

John Hardin John Charles Wood Tunnel Mills Squire Hardin Win Deer Deer Farm Concord Afton Goldworth Col W. B. Lukemires Benedict Thomas Brown Batavia Courier Susan Hodges

Local notes and social moves from a small town

Amusements scarce this week as Ed Fenstermacher visits Springfield. Miss Rue Erwin of Newport Kentucky stays with Miss Ida Davis of Union Corner. The Potter and wife of Cincinnati visit relatives here. Addie Beckwith returns from Toledo. Ed Megrew of Plainville now resides here. C B Nichols of Amelia teaches district No 5. James Fenstermacher recovering from illness. Cincinnati and Suburban Telephone Co plans a line to Mulberry and Goshen. Miss Susie Baily visits Aurora Indiana. Dave Smiser returns from western trip. Miss Jemma Marshal visits the Queen City. Newton Dennison works at Madisonville. Lennie Goodwin dies of scarlet fever aged eight years. Sympathy to the family. Sick list includes Mrs S Cook, Miss Lou Cox, Miss Lida Fenstermacher. Rev H B Taylor sermons at the Christian church. Lettie Hill visits home near New Boston. Vacancy on Main street draws attention. Silas Washington seen in town from Miamiville cemetery. James Rapp, esq. studying dental in Cincinnati. Rumor of a wedding in April. A pleasant social at Miss Allie Shaw’s. guests stayed to weekma hours. Miss Sallie Riges of Goshen visits niece Miss Elfie Pool. Olive Branch correspondent chimes in. Centenary M E Sunday school elects officers: Will A Elston, S J Rybolt, Miss Mary Conington, George Miller, Miss Ella Leming, Miss Bessie Leming, Win Kautz.

Fenstermacher Springfield Rue Erwin Newport Kentucky Ida Davis Union Corner Cincinnati Addie Beckwith Toledo Megrew Plainville Burg C. B. Nichols Amelia James Fenstermacher Cincinnati and Suburban Telephone Company Mulberry Goshen Susie Baily Aurora Indiana Dave Smiser Jemma Marshal Queen City Newton Dennison Madisonville Lennie Id. Goodwin Cook Lou Cox Lida Fenstermacher H. B. Taylor Christian Church Lettie Hill New Boston Main Street Silas Washington Miamiviile James Rapp Allie Shaw Sallie Riges Elfie Pool Olive Branch S.F Centenary M. E. Sunday School Will A. Elston S. J. Rybolt Mary Conington George Miller Harry Conington Ella Leming Bessie Leming Win. Kautz

Local notes bring visitors, repairs, and gatherings

Miss Nettie Moore of Carrolton Kentucky visits relatives here. Many youths attend Maple Grove festival last Friday evening week and return happy. H Cover improves after illness. Joshua Bennett builds a handsome photograph car to be finished in spring. A protracted meeting at the Presbyterian church began January 14 with growing interest. Hill South and Dover return from Lebanon on a short school visit. Edward Pattison of Blowville is funeralized last Saturday, mourned by many relatives in the township.

Nettie Moore Carrolton Kentucky Maple Grove H. Cover Joshua Bennett Presbyterian Church Messrs Hill South Dover Lebanon Edward Pattison Blowville

Bantam News Highlights and Local Happenings

Enoch Johnson, son of Captain William Johnson of Elk Lick, serves in Washington’s signal service as a highly efficient clerk. Bantam hosts protracted Presbyterians meeting, social boosts, and notes on school, hog weighing, and local visits. Several residents visit Hamilton, Cincinnati, and Portsmouth. school improvements praised. local rail route agent potential sparks.

Enoch Johnson Wm. Johnson Elk Lick Washington Old Susie Bessie Vinnedge Hamilton Goodwin T. K. Vinnedge Ernest Bragdon Indiana Bantam Batavia Cochnower Steelman Squire Studer Frank Winans T. K. Winnedge Captain Johnson Lizzie Dennis Dunham S. D. Shepard Lillie Robinson Ruic Ely Cincinnati Portsmouth

Birthday celebration at John Phillips home draws about fifty

A party of around fifty gathered Monday January 15 at John Phillips residence to celebrate his 47th birthday. They enjoyed a feast and music, with many gifts for Phillips. Local rumor hints at a wedding involving a Wigginaville widow. Reviews of nearby sermons and a hospitality note wrap the scene.

Village fair raises funds and announces lodge officers

The holiday fair netted 504 with 271.70 after expenses. Eureka Lodge 447 T OO F installs officers under D D G M Wm Frambers of Bethel. Sick list includes Mrs Lide Jones Mrs R Spaulding and Mrs Dr Stalls grandchild. Local notes on residents and visitors wrap the village scene.

D. D. G. M. Wm Frambers Bethel Eureka Lodge N. Gis Gre. Jones R.S Geo W. Anderson Leee I. P. Witham Lewis Gelvin Lide Jones R. Spaulding Dr. Stalls Zue Witham Mrs. Archers Columbia Homer Swemn Shelbyville Ilinois

Prolonged Bantam meeting draws local attendance

Our young folks enjoy the protracted meeting at Bantam. The new neighbor Mr. Wenz on the Dent place is pleased with his home. Gus Brown left for Cincinnati to seek oil or a streetcar. A big lyceum event drew many from Amelia last Friday night.

Bantam Wenz Dent Place Gus Brown Cincinnati The Lyceum Amelia

Local Gossip Notes From The Spring Grove Area

L M Wisk marble dealer visiting his brother F J Fisk harness dealer after a trip to Williamsburg and Vicinity where monuments were set up. Mrs Andrew Beagle returns from Indiana with holiday memories. Samuel Beagle away in Illinois awaited for train returns with rumors of a new wife. Mrs Shadrick Davis buried January 20 Olive Branch. Henry Beckler celebrates birth of a 12 pound girl with Mrs Jacob Meyer as midwife.

L. M. Wisk Spring Grove Cemetery F. J. Fisk Williamsburg Spring Grove Andrew Beagle Indiana Samuel Beagle Ilinois Shadrick Davis Olive Branch Henry Beckler Jacob Meyer

Loveland Notes A Mix Of Travel, Accidents And Local Hopes

Albert Smith considers Florida as a future home. A Cincinnati beer shipment and country customers push liquor outlay toward eight thousand dollars. Little Miami road issues a signals guide. new signals effective mid month. Prof O W Martin suffers a broken arm in ice slip but remains in teaching. Professors Dyer and Martin plan Europe voyages for recreation and study. Loveland agent Ayers heads west to mining. Capt Wenricie ready to run for mayor. J Thompson returns home from Seymour Indiana on a pleasure trip and store visit.

Albert Smith Florida Cincinnati Little Miami Road O. W. Martin Loveland School Will Scott Frank Dyer Martin Europe C. M. Ayers Loveland Far West Jack Wenricie J. Thompson Semour Ind West Logeland

White Oak News and Notices from Pierce Township

Mrs Sabry Kirgan returns from a week with Mr J Archer. Homer Swem family visit Mr Wm Swem. Mr J W Troy boasts a cow yielding ninety pounds of butter in sixty days with calf milk. Joseph Kirgan returns from Kentucky. James Montjar feeble. Lewis Nash ill. White Oak school prospers under Mr Homer Gaskins. Married January 16 at the bride’s parents to Fred Voorgt Denver Colorado to Amelia Mehl. They departed for Denver for their future home. Daniel Kirgan dies New Year’s Day at 58, leaving four children. Eulogistic verses recall a loving father as orphaned children mourn his loss.

Sabry Kirgan J. Archer Homer Swem Wm. Swem J. W. Troy Joseph Kirgan Kentucky James Montjar Lewis Nash White Oak Homer Gaskins Fred Voorgt Denver Colorado Amelia Mehl Daniel Kirgan

Winter Socials and Sleigh Rides Amid Icy Roads

The village enjoys winter social events and balls while roads stay icy for sleigh rides. A protracted meeting at the M EF church draws large crowds despite some opposition. Mr F Lyons sold his farm near Edenton and Mr Sapp is the new landowner. Scarlet fever has not arrived yet though locals fear it may soon reach the area.

M. EF F. Lyons Edenton Mr. Sapp

Village News and Growing Homes Add Charm to Town

The Weltz Brothers and Wilming ton nursery liren stop at the Tuen House. A local gentleman plans several fine houses in spring to beautify our village. Mr T B Dustin of Batavia visits to discuss Courier interests. Yom is a hard worker and deserves success. Ricks of Goshen and Miller of Batavia hay merchants rush in business. Rumor says a local bachelor may wed soon. best wishes for joy and many little ones.

Weltz Wilmington Tuen House T. B. Dustin Batavia Yom Messrs Ricks Goshen Miller

Belles, Sleet, and Social News From East End Village

An East End village notes sleet and rain for a week while reporting a successful surprise party at Mrs. Ella Baldwin home. W L B Hill plans to move to Monterey. Anna Jeremiah shines with a new photo album prize. Schools improve under Prof A M Boulware and Miss Agnes Walker. Rumors say a local bachelor may wed a Boston woman.

Monterey Anna Jeremiah A. M. Boulware Bethel Agnes Walker Boston

Locals Report Various Small Happenings and Rumors

A. J. McAdams continues cutting thorn bushes along the turnpike. Lewis Willian of Normal University at Lebanon visits home. Rumor of bed-bug scatterment in Babylon this spring. Interest grows among young men at Stonelick. Prof. Rapp of Owensville visited Henry Long and family. Joseph Andrews asks William Cook to build a bridge across Stonelick. Rumor that Thomas Smally plans to take a Kansas bride on his farm.

A. J. McAdams Lewis Willian Normal University At Lebanon Babylon Stonelick Prof. Rapp Owensville Henry Long Joseph Andrews William Cook Thomas Smally Kansas

Barnard buys Ramsey farm bids new home in township

Charles Barnard, former township resident, purchases the John Ramsey farm of W. Ramsey and plans it as his future home. An oyster supper at Miamiville Hall benefits church funds tonight. M. T. Vandervort sells farm at auction to enter coal and lumber business in Loveland. Ed Shaw and sister visit from Mr. Repose with Mulberry Surprise Club. A large youth gathering enjoyed the evening. James Fenstermacher, a scarlet fever patient at Mulberry, is slowly recovering. Mr and Mrs Elston mourn the loss of their young daughter Birdie with community sympathy.

Charles Barnard John Ramsey W. Ramsey Miamiville Hall M. T. Vandervort Loveland Ed. Shaw Mr. Repose Mulberry James Fenstermacher

Residents Gather News From Cincinnati Visitors

Mrs. Sallie Hammer of Cincinnati visits her mother Mrs John Kendall. Miss Sallie Ayers of Indiana stays with cousin Miss Ida Markley. Mrs H J Mulholland ill and A J Markley convalescent after illness. U B Church meetings ongoing with no accessions yet. The pike was icy and widely measured. Mud has dominated the week. Lyceum adjourned until meeting ends. J K Markley and mother attended a Williamsburg gonat anniversary on the 18th.

Sallie Hammer Cincinnati John Kendall Sallie Ayers Indiana Ida Markley H. J. Mulholland A.J. Markley U. B. Church

Forestville Notes and Local Announcements

T C Gowdsy of Cincinnati spent a few days in the vicinity. The Forestville lyceum meets Monday evenings. Elmwood literary society to meet at George Burnett's residence Friday. Wm Croshaw and Miss Alvena Hodges wed on the 16th and plan Nebraska as home. The Forestville debating club had a misfire last Monday. Health of the sick slowly improving. Mr Titus sold his season’s tobacco crop. 18 acres with tenant expected to bring about a unknown amount.

T. C. Gowdsy Cincinnati Forestville Lyceum A. Hulick D. Maham Emma Marsh John Myers Elmwood Literary Society George Burnett Wm. Croshaw Alvena Hodges Nebraska Forestville Titus

Local notes and social items from a small town

Rumor hints at an approaching mill as residents share news of visits and health updates. Mr and Mrs L Holmes spend a week with friends in Williamsburg. Mrs G W Moyer on the sick list. H W Montgomery rents his farm to Henry Roush of Concord and plans to move to Kentucky for a mercantile business. Sleigh riders to Todd's run attend spelling school, then a pleasant evening at Miss Don Hutton's. William Bricker recovering and seen on the streets. Belle Boulware visiting Henning's Mills before returning to Iowa. Maggie Ely hosts a young folks gathering near town. Protracted Meeting attendees from Williamsburg. Charley Davidson visits Mt Oreb.

John Phillip Phillips John Miss Ellis Wigginsville Lewis Shinkle Zink Lakin Chapel Stokes Laurel Mr. Daugherty L. Holmes Williamsburg G. W. Moyer H. W. Montgomery Henry Roush Concord Kentucky Todd Don .Hutton William Bricker Belle Boulware Henning’s Mills Iowa Maggie Ely Charley Davidson Mt. Oreb

Local Events and Appointments Briefs

The M. E. Sunday school plans an entertainment on Sunday evening February 4. The public schools principal has resigned. Prof. W. E. Potts elected as successor. A Towner led singing class concert is set for Friday February 2. The I. C. O. Past Grand hosted a grand dinner January 20 at Miller House. Miss Fulton to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Jean Cross buys Dr. Wheeler’s property. Wheeler leaving March for Indiana. A railroad station looms east end town. A. J. Johnson prospers, praised for enterprise and generosity.

M. E W. E. Potts Towner Miller House Fulton New Orleans Jean Cross J. W. Wheeler Indiana A. J. Johnson

Hulington Village Notes on Rail Line Life and Locals

Hulington, a small Monroe township village on the C G and P railroad, hosts a grocery, post office, and rail station. A. W. Huling runs the post office and helps neighbors. F. C. Letteton operates a local grocery. The Clermont Courier is a long-standing weekly visitor. Notables include Mrs Mamie Dodsworth visiting, John McNair in Mattoon, Parvin and Fagin's portable saw mill, and A W Huling's recovery from illness. F M Armstrong plans to ship walnut logs to Cincinnati. a local logger trades with many.

Hulington Monroe Township F.C. Letteton A. W. Huling Cincinnati Clermont Courier Courier T. J. Thomas Mamie Dodsworth Huntington West Virginia John McNair Mattoon Ilinois Parvin Fagin Thomas Dustin Batavia F. M. Armstrong

Local items note visitors and social updates

The column records residents and visitors including C. R. Smith of Amelia inspecting the Simpkin estate J. J. Rapp of Owensville visiting town Miss Adda Dail returns from Edenton Miss Emma Williams home after Edenton visit Huber in his office Joseph Schoolley leaves for unknown regions Sickness improving Mt Zion church protracted meetings Williams mill busy blacksmith Charles Hill updates frost nails Youths walk straight. sleet hoping to become habit community cheer continues

Smalley and Son C. R. Smith, Esq Amelia Simpkin J.J. Rapp Owensville Adda Dail Edenton Emma Williams Williamsburg Squire Huber Joseph Schoolley

Marriage Rumors Hit Montrose Social Circles

Rumor spreads that Fletcher Glanc of Montrose Iowa and Anna Illiams of our town have wed in private ceremonies. Observers note both are from first class society and expect a public announcement soon. The town wishes the couple a long, happy journey together.

Bert Williams Benedict Snekat Fletcher Glanc Montrose Iowa Anna Illiams

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