Lincoln's Birthday Holiday Bill and War Fears Stir Clermont News
The Clermont Courier notes a Senate bill making Lincoln's birthday a legal holiday, discusses tariff revisions and unemployment, and comments on Taft’s presidency. It warns of a growing Japanese war cloud, recalls Californians' school discrimination upset, and mentions a proposed memorial way from Washington to Gettysburg with hefty costs and features.
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Senate
Lincoln
Alabama
New Orleans
Congress
Washington
Gettysburg
Abraham Lincoln
House
Wireless telegraph saves nearly 1000 lives at sea off Nantucket
Reports praise wireless telegraphy for guiding vessels to aid the sinking steamer Republic near Nantucket. Two ships responded instantly, with coordinates given, saving about a thousand souls. The piece lauds modern communication as miraculous and asks about mankind’s place in creation.
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Republic
Nantucket
Simple Home Remedy Claim for Rheumatism and Kidney Cure
An old column advertises a home remedy mix with Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilia claiming relief from rheumatism and kidney issues. It urges readers to prepare the mixture, promises quick relief, and asserts lifelong health with regular use. The piece also includes unrelated anecdotes about soap and a joke about a glass eye and a judge’s divorce.
Real Autocrat of the Road Commodore Vanderbilt at 80
A profile of Commodore Vanderbilt as a sole ruler of his railways noting his age, wealth, and control. It cites his confrontations with law and stockholders, and quotes his dismissive stance toward statutory constraints and inquiries about Central’s affairs.
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Commodore Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Commodore
Central
Law
State of New York
John
Burton J. Hendrick
McClure’s
Post Office Reads Names Through Envelope Window
A Brooklyn club member received a monthly statement using a transparent paper window that shows the bill name. The printed club concert lines showed through but the intended recipient’s name did not, leaving the man puzzled how the postal workers identified the address without opening the envelope.
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New York
Brooklyn
Camels and Their Curious Dislikes In A 19th Century Sketch
From T P s Weekly a vivid comic note on camels showing their stubborn temper and dislike of red. The author recalls 1884 Nile expedition uniforms dyed crimson causing camels to balk. A British officer in blue silk pajamas is pursued by a camel, neck stretched, until a relief party calms the beast with mock offering and cajolery.
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Camel Corps
T. P.’s Weekly
A Queer Census in India and Our Own Truth
A globe trotter recalls an Allahabad census listing unusual self descriptions such as “men who roll with threats of violence” and “ear cleaners.” He muses that if we told the census the strict truth, our own counts might seem similarly quaint.
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India
Globe Trotter
Allahabad
Why Musicians Wear Long Hair
A barber explains musicians wear long hair to protect their sensitive ears from cold aches and inflammation. He compares ear protection to painters safeguarding eyes, noting musicians’ ears are delicate and require shielding.
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Pshaw
Just Like a Man Observed in a Witty Exchange
A witty dialogue contrasts a woman observer and a sweet girl graduate as they discuss laughter. The observer notes the irony that men often laugh at something they themselves have said, highlighting a humorous self awareness.
Probate Court Notice of Fannie Ahrens Estate Sale
Barton Kearns administrator seeks court approval to sell parcels in Clermont County to cover debts. Unknown heirs of William Ahrens are named as defendants and must respond by February 13, 1900. The petition requests sale of multiple Amelia area tracts and village plots to satisfy estate charges.
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Annie Kell
William Ahrens
Barton Kearns
Fannie Ahrens
Gore
Clermont County
Ohio
Clermont
Pierce Township
Lucy’s Run
Robert Baylor
Robert Gibbons
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Amelia
Ten Mile Crees
Elmira Thomas
Said Thomas
Bonneville Kline
Allen Moore
Eaid Kilne
Pierce
Obie
George Huntington
Cincinnati, Georgetown
Portsmouth
C. Kearns
Notice to Non Residents in Clermont County Partition Case
Wilson Fitzwater files partition suit in the Common Pleas Court of Clermont County Ohio against non resident defendants to divide Neville Survey land in Miami Township. The petition seeks partition of 6146 acres described from survey dated Sept 11 1871. Defendants must answer by March 6 1909 or face judgment.
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Amelia
Pierce Township
Clermont County
Ohio
Robert Baytor
Cincinnati, Georgetown & Portsmouth
Ten Mile Creek
Jillam
B. Kline
Eald Kline
Clermont
State of
Ahrens
Aheros
DA Lee Hutchinson
Serena Hutchinson
Olive Hutchinson
East Tenth
Newport
Kentucky
Margery Ward
Coquoin
Illinois
Mary Shaw
Little Rock
Arkansas
Highland Fitzwater
Himira Harden
Silas Fitswater
Seneca
Kansas
Wilson
Fitzwater
Common Pleas Court
Onio
Miami
Obi
John Fitswater
Silas H. Fitswater
Lucinda Hutchinson
A. W. Gilbert Jr
J. R. Woopner
Plain of Janisis
Subscriptions Offered for Wide Range of Publications
An advertisement lists numerous magazines and newspapers with subscription prices and urges payment in advance. It promises to obtain any publication at greatly reduced rates and notes an attorney at law in Batavia Ohio offering loan negotiations in state and federal courts.
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American Poultry Journal
Boston Cooking School
Maga
S Gazette
Business Men’s Magazine
Catholic News
Children’s Magazine
Colman’s Rural World
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Country Gentleman
Dalmenton. Ee
Feducator
Farm News
Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer
Cincinnati Weekly Commercial
Cincinnati Daily Post
Cincinnati Daily Times Star
McCall’s Magazine and Patterns
Ohio Farmer Woman’s Home Compantenses Oy
Ladies’ Home Joushai
F. Roudebush
Batavia
Ohio
Court House
Clermont County Ohio heirs named in Taylor estate case
Charles C. Kearns administrator petitions Clermont County Probate Court seeking sale of real estate to satisfy debts of James D. Taylor deceased. He lists heirs at law including A A Taylor and Nannie M. Viers, with notices to unknown heirs. Case dated January 27 1909.
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Clermont Court
Ohio
Charles C. Kearns
James D. Taylor
A. Tylor
Lena Viers
Amanda Viers
John T. Lawman
Alezander A. Lauman
Ann Viers Lauman
Deco
A. Taylor
WAQ
Au- 4
Gusta
Bracken County
Michigan
John T. Laumen
Alexander A Lauman
Ann Wiers Lauman
Tipton
Tiptom County
Indiana
Olive Branca
Clermont County
M. Viers
Nannie M. Viers
A. A. Taylor
Charles O. Kearns
James D.daytor
Batavia Township
East Fork
J. D. Hatfield
Hatfield
Hate Field
Eter Bronaugh
C. C
Alice Gamore
Minerva J
Eliot J. Bill
Cincinnati, Georgetown & Portsmouth Railroad Company
Exam terms announced for September examinations
Each month commencing September, examinations are set under the Patterson D. FE. Kirgan, Vice President, L. Turnipseed, Clerk.
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D. FE
Train Schedule Fragment for Savainia and Hullaboro Areas
Fragmentary note shows a rail timetable linking Savainia with Hillsboro and Hullabro lines. It mentions trains from Wardinia daily with Sunday exceptions and a cryptic percentage 102%. No clear dates or operator names.
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Savainia
Made
HiLlsboro
Hullaboro
Wardinia
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the Clermont Publishing Co
ourYuaz
Hopson
Reed Smoot
Capitol
Mites
Thn
Conness
Seminary
Southdown
Taft
Commonwealth
George Washington
Annapolis
Virginia Wise
Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Saint-Gauden
Tole
Dr. King
Desians
Copyriauts &c
Scientific Inericat
Geontig
H . Us Moore
ADSO
Spring Street
THE
Clermont Pub. CO
Attorneys AT Law
GLA. Fragier
Razier & Hicks
Louis Hicks
Pjpwin
Ely
Clermont House
Mainst
O. P. Griffith
Clayton B. Nichols
Riffith & Nichols
Attorneys-At-Law
al Batavia
Courier Building
Bell and Citizens’ Telephone
A.B. Nichols
H. L. Nichols
Ltchols & Nichols
Tatmaneteing
Main Street
Saurin
Cleveland
Lowell Roudebush
New Richmond, Ohio
Peele
Otion
Ante
Tember
B. T. Davis
Hillsboro Branch
W. B. Bevill
Itoanoks
Allen Hull
Diviels
Cincinnati
Clare
Baldwin Batavia
Tees Min
HX. Daily
Patty
Patly
Suan
A.M
P.M
Dally
Sun. PM. of AM
Polatoon
Norfolk & Western Railway
Bluefield
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