Wilson's Way and the Bigamy Charge in Milford
John Wilson of Milford, once a mail coach driver, marries Miss Maggie Morris in Loveland while still wed to his first wife. He is arrested by his distressed spouse on bigamy charges and sent to Batavia jail after testimony from Squire Paxton and Mayor Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Milford
Wilson
John Hickey
Goshen
Ohio
John
Maggie Morris
Slogson
Cincinnati
Loveland
Washington
Adame
Pany
Miles
Adams
Camp Dennison
Squire Paxton
Shearer
Batavia
Miss Morris
Clermont
Marriage licenses issued for several couples
The following marriage licenses have recently been issued: George J. Colthar and Miss Almeda Waits. Charles A. Crapper and Jessie Wood. Don E Br yship and Wellie Cornell. L. Dixon and Mila Pratt. G. Wood and Bertha E. Lewis. George W. Cross and Sarah Grossnickle. Michael Weiss and Noraf Doyle. M. Gross and Annetta Elliott. Poco Ireton and Eva Shinkle. Joore and Georgia Boone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Colthar
Almeda Waits
Charles A. Crapper
Jessie Wood
Don Ebryanship
Wellie Cornell
L. Dixon
Mila Pratt
G. Wood
Bertha E. Lewis
George W. Cross
Sarah Grossnickle
Michael Weiss
Noraf Doyle
M. Gross
Annetta Elliott
Poco Ireton
Eva Shinkle
Joore
Georgia Boone
Earthquake Raze Kuehan Persia City in Mass Casualties
A Persian city of 20 000 population was destroyed by a quake last week with 13 000 people and 20 000 cattle killed outright. Ten thousand bodies recovered. Also a public notice praising Dr Bull's Cough Syrup for croup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuehan
Persia
Stranger returns after years to stake claim on old Clermont farm
Levin Mitchell, long thought dead, is found on the Archard farm near New Richmond. He quietly visits, collects an agreed sum from James Archard before departing. Rumors claim travels in the southwest and a possible marriage to an Indian woman, but details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Republican
Clermont
New Richmond
Granny Mitchell
Mitchell
George
Levin
James Archard
Elisa Archard Connor
Archard Place
Levin Mitchell
Archard
Southwest
Texas
Mexico
Corbett Becomes World Champion in Jacksonville Bout
James Corbett defeated Charles Mitchell of England in a three round fight at Jacksonville Florida on January 25 1894 to become world champion. The purse amounted to $20000 and was awarded to Corbett with John Kelly serving as referee and the Duvall club backing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Corbett
Charles Mitchell
England
Jacksonville
Florida
Mitchell
Corbett
John Kelly
Duvall Club
Two Brakemen Fight For a Williams burg Girl in Rail Car Bout
In Williamsburg a pretty girl inspires a clash between two brakemen, Clay Adams and William Bateman, on a C P and Vi railroad box car. The ring style contest ends with Bateman winning the girl after three rounds refereed by Jack Quinlan. No road officers attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Clay Adams
William Bateman
Portsmouth
Cincinnati
Democratic Party
Arma
Sam
Bateman
Adams
Adam
Jack Quinlan
Harry A
the Road
Clermonters at the Fair Official Attendance Report
The Ohio building reports Clermont County visitors to the Chicago World’s Fair totaling 749 registered. Estimated county-wide attendance could reach about 1,000, with 260 to 300 more nonregistrants. Town by town counts show varied turnout across Clermont’s cities and villages, including unions and nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Clermont
Fair End
Wear Union
Adams County
Peicoung Carp Sical
Oyailicem
Gencrery
Wigginsville PD Canhemtsees
Williamsburg
Tis
Neds Sarourers
Alimony, Foreclosure and Tax Claims in Clermont County
Legal notices involve Michael Brandt and Hanson P Williams with claims totaling 424 dollars, Oug Dudley as Clermont County treasurer with 230 dollars in taxes, Susan T Kyle versus John Kyte over alimony and injunction, and Anna B Crane linked to George Leaning in foreclosure. Also humor and horticulture notes promote Vick's branching aster seeds and a Floral Guide offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Brandt
Hanson P. Williams
Joe Boyd Wins Friend Then Child Won Over
Col F J Boyd of Williamsburg, a dapper widower, befriends a mother and her baby on a Cincinnati train. The child bonds with him, accepting his watch and kindness, and even rides to the city on Boyd’s knee. The scene ends with Boyd still caring for the amused infant, a tale of unexpected affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. F. J. Boyd
Williamsburg
Cincinnati
Joe
Joseph
Mr. Boyd
Col. Boyd
Joe Boyd
Joey
Pan Hasidle
Boyd
Threatening Note to Judge Davis From White Caps
A violent letter sawn at Adams County courthouse, written in red ink and signed White Caps, warned Judge Davis to beware mob action tied to Parker case. It carried a bleeding heart and dagger motif and mocked the judge with crude spelling and threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADAMS
Davis
Adama
Parker
White Gap Brotherhood
Campbell Wins Breach of Promise Suit in Georgetown Court
Miss Mary Anne Andrew Campbell received the full $6000 awarded for breach of promise in Georgetown court last week, a rare tally in damage suits. In a prior case, the plaintiff had been awarded $400 for bastardy. Cawpbe] had transferred property before the verdict and an action will be filed to set aside those conveyances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Mary Anne Andrew Campbell
Origin of the term stocks debated in press round
The paragraph tracing stocks to the London stock market is questioned as folklore. Experts note the term more likely reflects the habit of hiding valuables in stockings, a practical practice among people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Batavia Boys Shine At West Point And Omaha Teaching Post
Lieutenant Julius Penn, a West Point standout, is named an instructor of military tactics at Omaha High School by the War Department following a Mercer request. Colonel Corbin praises him as best for the role. Batavia’s Tom Ashburn also shines at West Point, placing 28th in a class of 118 at the annual exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Penn
Penn
West Point
Omaha Bee
Mercer
Omaha
Corbin
Department
United States
Batavia
Tom Ashburn
Thomas
Bet on Corbett Mitchel Fight Ends With Bets Off
Local Bethel sports bettor claimed Corbett would beat Mitchel within six rounds and posted sixty dollars. Mayor Behymer presided as a war council voided all bets after news of the Williamsburg visit leaked, refunds issued, and lessons on betting risks stressed.
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Corbett
Mitchel
Bethel
Williamsburg
Mitchell
Behymer
Williamsbug
John Kell
Walter Wilson
Tom Sanders
William Falkner
Ed Stefke Marries May Kleine in Cincinnati
The Clermont friends of Ed Stefke a popular Race street tailor will greet him next. He married May Kleine at 6 oclock last Thursday morning at the bride’s father home on Price Hill. The Rev J H Menke performed the ceremony. The bride is charming and the groom a well known Cincinnati businessman. The couple leave for their wedding journey as Courier extends congratulations.
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Clermont
Ed. Stefke
Race Street
May Kleine
Price Hill
J. H. Menke
Cineinnati
Fire destroys Loveland frame buildings on Broadway
A Sunday morning fire in Loveland leveled several frame structures on Broadway including J D Story dry goods, J J Shesler drug store, the post office, and others. Loss around 15000 dollars with multiple insured contents, no building insurance on some properties. Morrow department aided, brick and iron rebuilding expected. A note on Mountain Pink contrasts professional productions with home talent shows.
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Loveland
Broadway
J.D. Story
J. J. Shesler
J. H. Dobson
W. W. Brock
Brotherhood
Denser
Witch
Loveland Company
Morrow
Charley Williams
Morrow Boys
Posey Chesseldine Will Distributed Among Heirs in London Ohio
The London Ohio will of Posey Chesseldine dated November 5 1892 grants bequests to his sons Samuel D. Cheseldine Charles Cheseldine and Biscoe K Cheseldine and to grandchildren Izora Anna Kyle Raymond Bessie and Don Sterling with various notes and property including a home stead on East High street a Main street store interest and stock in the South Charleston store all to be managed by executors Samuel D Charles and Biscoe K Cheseldine without bond. Excess funds to be divided among his children after debts and expenses. Witnesses M S Murray and L R Watts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posey Chesseldine
London
Samuel D. Cheseldine
Charles Cheseldine
East High Street
Main Street
Ohio
Biscoe K
Pearl) Cheseldine
Elm Street
South Charleston
P. & B. Cheseldine
Raymond
Charles
Bessie
Don Sterling
Samuel D
Bisco K. Cheseldine
M. 8. Murray
L. R. Watts
Fall Of A Four Year Old In A Window Accident
Four year old Elmer Rising of Mt. Holly fell from a window about 45 feet to a cellar door. He landed on a sheet iron door, rebounded a short distance, and was only lightly injured with a shallow head gash and a bruise. He recovered quickly and asked to resume his walk.
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Elmer Rising
Mt. Holly
Ralph Bingham to Perform at City Hall Friday Evening
The boy orator and violinist Ralph Bingham, under the M. E. guild, will present a charming program at City Hall Friday evening February 9. Accompanied by his sister, he is praised for professional talent and refined stage presence. tickets are on sale at Belt's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Bingham
M. E. Guild
City, Hall
Court House
M. E. Church
Philadelphia
Slater
City Hall
Belt’s
Syrup of Figs Promotes Permanent Constipation Cure
A historic ad claims Syrup of Figs will permanently cure habitual constipation and mocks other laxatives as harmful. The text urges informed buyers to seek this remedy over competing products.
Adams County authorized to issue bonds for new jail
The Legislature allows Adams County to issue 20000 dollars in bonds to construct a new jail after the current building is condemned by the State Board of Charities and Board of Health. The planned design will imitate the jail in this locality.
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Adams County
State Board of Charities and Board of Health
Ohio General Assembly Seeks End of Tax Inquisitor
A bill in the Ohio General Assembly aims to abolish the tax inquisitor. The office has aided in collecting property taxes but is viewed with suspicion as a shark-like figure. Law repeal is favored by some lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Ohio General Assembly
Two Local Women Shake Up Turkey Shoot at Peebles
At Peebles in Adams County two young women joined a turkey shooting contest and won nine of the sixteen turkeys available. The pair carried off a substantial share of the prize after being allowed to participate by the gathering of sportsmen.
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The
Peebles
Adams County
County board bans contract awards except at meetings
At a recent commissioners meeting a resolution was carried banning all contracts for county improvements unless approved at a regular or special meeting held at the county auditor's office in Batavia Ohio. Regular meetings occur four times yearly, special meetings every two weeks, and "called" meetings are those when no contracts may be let.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Batavia
Ohio
Connecticut Bill Prompts Lawyers to Stand During Examinations
An attorney notes the latest legislative bill requires lawyers to stand for cross examinations. He cites old English practice and Connecticut custom where both chief and cross examinations are conducted standing. The suggestion is the bill aims to shorten cross examinations by tiring lawyers into sitting later.
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Connecticut
How a Newspaper Man Won a March
A New York Sun piece recounts Sousa’s rise from Washington bandmaster to fame after publisher Frank Hatton of the Washington Post championed him. Hatton praised his conducting and promoted the march named for the Washington Post, forging a lasting friendship and connections that shaped Sousa’s career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Washington Post
Sousa
Washington
Frank Hatton
Spinal Staircase Tale Sparks Local Gossip
A West End society lady is the subject of years of gossip about her use of English and an alleged misnamed family. The chatter includes jokes about a spinal staircase at a neighbor and a sharp side remark from a bright girl who misheard the remark as back stairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Capital
West End
Baltimore
Ney
Weat Ena
Dudley Chaplain Accusations Stir Crime Ring Claims
Cincinnati papers report Columbus dispatches alleging Chaplain Dudley mishandled convict funds. Dudley’s accusers are convicted men, aided by warden opposition. Clermonters defend Dudley saying he has an unassailable reputation. The piece questions motives and cites ward en tensions.
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Cincinnati
Columbus
Chaplain Dudley
Dudley
James
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Corett-Mitchell
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Vick
James Vick’s Lane
Rooienter
New York
Floral Guide
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Erty
Posey
West Union
Lebanon
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