Wild bell tragedy at Summit school house claims Wacker life
A wild bell rope mischief at Summit school house Saturday night causes a fatal fall from the turret. Eighteen year old William Wacker dies after being struck by the bell while George Mount and Spahr Kidd suffer serious injuries. The district elsewhere sees collisions and injuries as Atchley speeds to Batavia.
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Summit School House
Court House
William Wacker
Summit School
Lyceum
Wacker
George Mount
Spahr Kidd
Tom Brunk
Kidd
Batavia
Behymer
Ashburn
Young Wacker
Messrs
Mount
M. E. Church
Afton
Union
G. W. Mount
Spabr Kidd
Dick Atchley
Williamsburg
Kellender
Atchley
Charley Weaver
James
Clermont tragedy recalls a string of deadly accidents
The article recounts multiple fatal incidents in Clermont over years including Hulick’s 1880 death by a falling tree Uncle John Maham’s cremation near a road house John Glancy crushed under a rolling log Henry Wacker killed by a colt and a typhoid death of a young man. The grief-stricken mother remains amidst a community shaken by these events.
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Hulick
John Maham
John Glancy
Maham
Henry Wacker
Clermont
Spontaneous Barn Fire Warns Farmers on Hay Fermentation
Glidden in the Country Gentleman cautions farmers about barn fires from spontaneous combustion of bayfull threshed corn stalks. He explains that dry stalks with high starch fer ment rapidly when crowded, and that opening barn doors fuels heating, potentially sparking flames.
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Glidden
Tobacco Market Report Shows Strong Pace and Prices
The report notes an active tobacco market with large offerings of new tobacco and generally higher prices for good quality. Old tobacco offerings remain strong with few rejections, while Louisville’s lockout persists. Bodman sales last week totaled 454 hhds with Brown county quotations listing several lots and price ranges.
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Louisville
Bodman
Brown County
New Brown
Old Brown
Farmers Institute to Be Held in Newberry Next Month
Newberry reports say the Miami township Farmers Club will host a two day Farmers Institute on February 11 and 12. Lecturers include Waldo F Brown A C Ellis Prof Hargett with papers from intelligent farmers on practical topics. Attendees are urged to participate in discussions and questions to gain valuable information and social benefits. Ohio farming quality is emphasized and attendance is advised for this county.
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Newberry
Farmers’ Club
Miami Township
Farmers’ Institute
Messrs
Waldo F. Brown
A.C. Ellis
Hargett
Ohio
Awakening at Afton Brims With Spread of Revivals
The hamlet of Afton two miles above town hosts the largest winter revival yet, with nearly 100 conversions to date. Shepherds Reve Cheney and Rhoades oversee the efforts as whole families convert together, highlighting strong local enthusiasm.
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Afton
Reve
Cheney
Rhoades
Tragic Coonsmen Find Body of John Chambers Near Elk Run
A hunting party east of Winchester discovered the body of John Chambers about sixty five. An inquest returned a verdict that death was from unknown causes. Chambers was a well known local eccentric along the road.
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Elk Run
Winchester
John Chambers
Century-old Widow Mary Smith Dies in Springboro
Mrs Mary Smith died at her Springboro home in Warren county last Thursday morning. She was the county’s oldest resident, two months shy of 108. Ralph Durham, Fayette county’s oldest man, died in Marion township at age 95. Deesnash We one of Ue organioars of Marion township. Headquarters for Timothy and Clover Seed, for sale at lowest market prices, at J F Kyran, Williamburg, O.
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Mary Smith
Springboro
Warren County
Ralph Durham
Fayette County
Marion Township
Deesnash
Georgetown Watch Tale Ends With Ham Sandwich Lesson
Al Swing spreads Georgetown rumor of a young lady and a drummer over a lost gold watch. The tale climaxes with a party sandwich containing ham and a pledge by Auditor Temple to avoid ham sandwiches in the future.
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al Swing
Georgetown
Batavia
Temple
Cincinnati
George
Swing
Anderson
Georgetown Watch
Clermont Common Pleas Weekly Review of Rulings and Motions
Judge Loudon presides as the Clermont Common Pleas reviews a busy week of rulings motions and amendments. Cases include Fagin et al v Mahoning Life overruled with leave to answer by Feb 23 Ferris v Ingle for 6950 plus costs and 6 percent interest from Jan 22 1889. Several petitions amended and notices of appeal filed. The petit jury discharged and instructed to report Feb 11.
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Loudon
Olin Fagin
Franklin Fridman
Abraham Bushman
Same
Plantiff
Anna Worrell
Thomas Macom
William Bailey
Kaiser
J. P. Clark Gdn
Robert L. Bachman
J. R. Constant
Adm
Richard Rush
John Rush
Mary Henderson
Reuben White
Levi B. Wilmington
Bailey
Kaiser & Paterson
Artis Fitzwater
Milo Johnston
Eliza Johnston
John Todd
Tatman
Gregg
Lockwood
Smith
Stephen Cramer
W. C. Gregg
A. Bushman
Bond
Elizabeth Bushman
Fame’s Camping Ground Erects Soldier Headstones in Loveland
Captain Bart Emery Post of Loveland places marble headstones at the graves in Loveland cemetery. Each stone lists the soldier’s name and unit, including Charles F. Radcliffe Co. D 86th Ind and John W. Sutton Co. F 5th Ohio among others. The slate covers multiple Ohio and Mississippi units and veterans from Civil War service.
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Bart Emery Post
Loveland
Charles F. Radcliffe
John W. Sutton
Ohio
William H. Jones
U.8
Navy
Jacob M. Harper
James L Rowan
Marion Jones
Martin Reader
John Ramsey
John Simonton
Ovan T
Fitzwater
James Robinson Co
Marathon Lodge Officers Elected for 188%
Marathon Lodge No. 208 F and A M announces 188% year officers led by T L Hartman with W Bursall J W M E Applepate secretary Y A Holmen treasurer Levi Jones George Morris Tyler Isaac Morse Abernathy stewards. The lodge reports active work nearly every night and a refurbished hall, aiming to become a leading Clermont County lodge.
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Marathon Lodge No
A. M
T. L. Hartman
Cceeserryeres
Ya. Holmen
Levi Jones
George Morris
Tyler
Isaac Morse
M. T. "Abernathy
Clermont County
Pennsylvania Lines Offer Low Fare Excursion to Washington
The Pennsylvania lines will sell excursion tickets at low round trip rates and run through cars to Washington for the Inauguration of Gen. Harrison. Preparations under way indicate management aims to surpass the record for prompt safe and satisfactory running of trains in preparation for the capital traffic. For full information apply to the nearest passenger or ticket agent of the Pennsylvania lines.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Washington
Gen. Harrison
Pennsylvania
Odd Burial Plan With Dynamite Shells In Grave
A Brown County man who died recently directed in his will that three dynamite shells be placed in his coffin head foot and centre, enclosed by a stone wall. The executor billed $25 for the purchase and handling, and the burier is to be prepared for the universal reveille.
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Brown County
Gabriel
Judge Huggins Rules Saloon Sales Not Illegal On Primary Day
Judge Huggins of Fayette county common pleas in Washington DC last Saturday ruled in favor of Barney Kelly finding it not illegal to sell in a saloon on primary election day. It marks the first court ruling on this issue.
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Washington, D. C
Huggins
Fayette County Common Pleas
Barney Kelly
Hugging
Well Raised Yet Guilty Hog Thief Sentenced
Attorneys for Young Howland argued the hog thief came from a good family to gain leniency before Judge Davis in Adams county court. The judge rejected the plea saying ignorance and lack of opportunity were no mitigation and imposed a two year prison term.
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Howland
Adams County
Davis
SWAYNE Ornament Promises Cure for Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts SWAYNE's OinaMent as a universal remedy for tetter salt rheum ringworm piles itch sores pimples eczema and all scaly itchy eruptions with claimed effectiveness and low cost.
Clermont trusting letter vindicates Gen Holter grand jury action
A dated 1889 letter from United States Attorney in Cincinnati praises Gen M J W Holter of Clermont county for his conduct as grand jury foreman. It defends the October term jury against critics and lauds Holter and Attorney Burnet for upholding justice and discretion amid district political commentary.
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United States Court
Sage
M. J. W. Holter
Champaign County
Foreman
Department OF Justice
United States Attorney
Southern District of
Ohio
Cincinnati
M. J. W. Hotter
Clermont County
Grand Jury
Richards McKeever and Ely Open Williamsburg Cigar Shop
A new firm Richards McKeever and Ely announces operation in Williamsburg to start cigar production next week with a seven man workforce.
Three Boys Held Over Train Derailment Attempt in Cincinnati
Three boys Harry Mack colored Albert Quisenberry and Alex Snow were lodged in Cincinnati station last Saturday charged with attempting to derail the late passenger train on the Cincinnati Lebanon and Northern road. Albert Dumford escaped. They will be held for examination.
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Harry Mack
Albert Quisenberry
Alex Snow
Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Lebanon and
Northern Road
Albert Dumford
Epworth Heights formed from Loveland Campgrounds
The Cincinnati Camp Meeting Association met last week and elected officers including President Joseph A. Scarlett and Secretary Charles Crapsey. They reported greatly improved roads and grounds and announced the new name Epworth Heights for the site.
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Cincinnati Camp Meeting Association
Joseph A. Scarlett
Wm. A. Megrue
Charles Crapsey
R. C. Bliss
P. N. Bigney
Fire Destroys Lattimer Residence in Elenor
Fire swept the home of Sylvester Lattimer the black smith of Elenor Sunday night destroying the dwelling owned by Alfred Anderson. The origin is unknown and the house carried $600 of insurance with Lattimer insuring $500 on his chattels in Ohio Farmers.
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Sylvester Lattimer
Elenor
Lattimer
Company “E
Ohio 22d
Alfred Anderson
Ohio
Accident at Branch Hill Injures Pendleton Resident
Joseph Underwood Jr a Pendleton Cincinnati native and Branch Hill retiree suffered a severe right leg fracture and a badly mashed left leg when a frightened family horse fell on him at the stable. He is over seventy years old and recently marked his golden wedding anniversary with his wife.
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Branch Hill
Joseph Underwood, Jr
Pendleton
Cincinnati
Underwood
Photo lithography cuts costs on new English dictionary
The latest unabridged English dictionary is priced at $1.75 a copy in binding cloth. It was produced not by traditional typesetting but by photo lithography, using photographs of pages turned into electrotype plates for cheap paper printing. This method lowers costs, enabling standard science and fiction works to be widely affordable.
Tak Best SALve for Skin Ailments
Advertising notice for Tak Best Salve claiming cures for cuts sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by W R Walker Batavia J Walker Williamsburg and insured through J L M Barr Co Batavia. Price 25 cents per box.
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Tak
W. R. Walker
Batavia
J. &. Walker
Williamsburg
Dr. King
Buck- Jen
W. B. Walker
Droggtat
J. B. Walker
Mexican Manners and the Mexico City Cathedral Experience
Ohio editor William C. McClintock recounts a Mexico trip detailing Popocatapetl and Iztaccihautl, the grand cathedral with its 48 bells, a vast organ, and interior bronze and gold altars. He contrasts opulence with beggar poverty around the Plaza des Armis and describes the daily military reviews and bustling commerce before noting local remedies advertised by W. B. Walker and J. B. Walker.
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Popocatapetl
Mexico
Pupocatapetl
Iztaccihautl
Pike’s Peak
Colorado
Presbyterian Church
Washington
Marsillo
Mary
Mother of Jesus
Plaza Des Armis
Republic
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Timothy and
Clover Seed
J. F. Kyran
Willamaburg
Sandwich
Clermont Common Pleas
Review of Business
Fame's Camping Ground
Loveland Cemetery
Marathon Masons
Jamie
Ing
the Common Pleas
A Clermonter
High Authority
W. B. Burnet
S. Attorney
D. O
Holter
Burnet
Enterprise
Burg
Bucklen
J. L. M. Barr & Co
Popocatapet
the Grand
Wm. C. McClintock
The
Western Star
Joe
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