Murderous escape ends in deputy’s justifiable shooting
George Williams aged about 85, under sentence for horse stealing, was being escorted to jail when he broke away in the Presbyterian church yard. Deputy Buvinger fired, Williams fell dying within minutes. Williams had run across the yard toward a fence while Hughes, his accomplice, faced a separate fate in court. Coroner’s inquest ruled Buvinger acted within duty and justifiable homicide.
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Presbyterian Church Yard
George Williams
Buvinger
Columbus
John Hughes
William Teal
Williams
Baum
Bavinger
North Street
Locust Corner
Hughes
Court House
Squire Navideon
Williamsburg
E. W. Buvinger
John
Dayipson
J. P
Clermont County
Ohio
Navy expansion outlined with ships slated for 186–97 completion
The article lists several naval vessels and milestones for successive months and years including Mass sachusetts Oregon Puritan Brooklyn Wilming Helena Nashyville and Iowa with completion dates from July through April 97. It adds a note of caution about blood-purifying medicine and clarifies Ayer s Sarsaparilia is a medicine not a stimulant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Oregon
Texas
Brooklyn
Wilming
Helena
Iowa
Uncle Sam's Boys
Ayer
Invasion of the Fields by Snakes and Boy Harvesters
An address on courage and progress urges bold berry picking despite copperheads in the countryside. It argues earlier pioneers cleared lions from paths and proposes bounty on venomous snakes to protect children. It also gives outdated first aid for copperhead bites and notes poor blackberry yields this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kidd
Damage suit and court actions in Monroe case
Pearl Hauck of Monroe township sues Albert Ellis for 5000 dollars for breach of promise of marriage. Ellis, Brown County native, has been jailed for bastardy and released under insolvency rules. Other filings include partition suits and a money claim against Brooks Waterfield Co and Zugg for 500 dollars.
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Pearl Hauck
Monroe Township
Albert Ellis
Ellis
Brown County
Miss Hauck
Mary A. Christie
William B. Christie
Lucinda M. Ross
Elisha Ross
John Smith
Melanchton Smith
The
Brooks Waterfield Co
B. F. Zugg
Fair Exposition On the Free Coinage of Silver Explained
Urbana editor C. T. Jamieson explains free coinage and the 16 to 1 ratio. He shows how silver dollars and gold dollars derive value, argues for or against a silver standard, and questions whether the US can safely coin both metals at the legal ratio without harming the money system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Jamieson
Urbana
Prohibition Party
United States
America
Europe
Onas
T Jamieson
Dow tax payments for saloons total 3925 this year
The June Dow tax totals 3925 distributed among nineteen saloons in New Richmond Batavia Boston Milford Loveland Williamsburg Moscow and Dotad. A portion, two tenths, goes to the plate and the poor, six tenths to village corporations, with Moscow and Batavla directing funds to township. The year's total tax is 6060.
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New Richmond
Batavia
Caee
Boston
Milford
Loveland
Bsan
Williamsburg, Laaloon
Moscow
Batavla
Death of Charles Newman in Onto river near Augusta
The Courier reports the death of Charles Newman a young man of bright parts who drowned while bathing in the Onto river near Augusta last week. His body was recovered two days later and buried at Bhinkle's Ridge cemetery. His parents reside in Cedron.
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the Courier
Charles Newman
Onto
Augusta
Cedron
Bhinkle’s Ridge
Early Season Prosperity and Political Harvest Plans
The piece likens the season to ripe crops and politics maturing. It predicts Novembers harvest of protection and prosperity, notes Republicans thriving while Democrats are weakened, and envisions a coming period of open markets, factory reopenings, and jobs as public confidence grows.
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Democracy
Naval cadet for sixth district duties and qualifications
Article outlines the Naval Academy appointment for a sixth district cadet to fill Hugh Taylor’s vacancy. It details required height and health, reading, math, geography, government knowledge, and a binding eight year service. Pay scales, deposits, equipment lists, and a heavy academic program are described, ending with a motivational note on hard work and future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hulick
Annapolis
Hugh Taylor
Naval Academy
Academy
Sam
Judge rules in Fayette partition suit favoring child and widow
In Fayette common pleas Judge Maynard handed down a decision last week in Allfree v Allfree. He ruled the partition action favoring the youngest heir and his mother, upholding the legitimacy of the second marriage’s issue and granting the widow her dower. The paper noted the case had been detailed two weeks prior.
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Maynard
Fayette
Young Soldier Dies for Seeing His Mother in War
A wartime tale recalls Horace Reed of Ripley and Jacob Minnich of Kentucky. Reed, aged sixteen, sought to visit his dying mother and was charged with desertion. Minnich, 18, guarded his post, escaped to see his mother, was tried by court martial, and executed. The piece notes the bill to clear Reed and the abolition of this punishment.
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Hulick
Committee On Naval Affairs
Horace G. Reed
Riply
Reed
Cincinnati
United States
Ohio
Ripley
Charleston Bar
van Cleve
McMinnville
Jacob Minnich
Henri F. Leggett
Minnich
Young Minnich
Minnick
Divison
Thomas M. Lewis
Charles F. Manderson
Nebraska
R. H. Higgins
Snider
Nash
Buchanan
Indiana
Hoskins
Kentucky
Lewis
Lincoln
15Th
Dell Hulick
H. F. Leggett
A. Sheaf
Hillsboro
Sheat
9Th Kentucky
Installations of Hill District officers in July schedule
District Deputy Grand Master I D O Fy Joo BE announces officer installations for Hill District lodges in July. Clermont No 49 Milford July 4 Angola No 231 Williamsburg July 7 Marathon No 14 Marathon July 11 Shiloh No 282 Goadon July 11 Boston No 189 Owenville July 18 Newtonaville No 635 Newtonaville July 25 at 6 80 p.m Edenton No 108 Edenton July 25.
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Innia
Clermont Lodge
Milford
Angola Lodge
Wiliilameburg
Marathon Lodge
Marathon
Shiloh
Goadon
Boston Lodge
Owenville
Newtonaville
Bicycle Meet at Bethel July Fourth Racing Purse Offered
Bicycle race at Bethel on July 4 open to all competitors with a $5 purse for the winner. The day includes two games of ball, morning and afternoon, featuring New Richmond against Bethel.
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Bethel
New Richmond
Bethe
Batavia Meeting Forms Committees for Visitor Welcome
A Batavia court house meeting last week formed committees for visitor reception and entertainment. E W Buvinger George A Keen and R W Gregg head entertainment for Batavia night. Teachers entertainment led by Prof Chatterton and Batavia women except Mrs Nichols. Reception chaired by W O Robinson Cecile Hulick Laura Jenike Harriet Hitch Susie Moore Mina Hoerner. Membership includes Ralph Homan James K Ashburn Howard Lockwood and Louise Parrott Marie Dennison Belle McDonald. Session starts August 17 in city hall and lasts one week.
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Court House
Batavia
E. W. Buvinger
George A. Keen
R. W. Gregg
Prof. Chatterton
Mrs. Nichols
W. O. Robinson
Cecile Hulick
Laura Jenike
Harriet Hitch
Susie Moore
Mina Hoerner
Ralph Homan
James K. Ashburn
Howard Lockwood
Louise Parrott
Marie Dennison
Belle McDonald
City Hall
Appointment to Fill Academy Vacancy in Brown County
Hon G W Hulick names Edward Marsh Shinkle of Higginsport to fill the upcoming vacancy caused by Thomas Q Ashburn's graduation. Shinkle must pass March exams to enter the Academy by June 15 1897. an alternate may join if principal fails, but none appointed yet. Shinkle, 18, studies in Delaware and meets legal medical requirements and is expected to pass.
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G. W. Hulick
Edward Marsh Shinkle
Higginsport
Brown County
Thomas Q. Ashburn
Sbinkle
Young Shinkle
Delaware
Wait for Your Ink to Dry as a Social Lesson
A 19th century admonition explains blotter etiquette in private letters and business notes. It argues blotting paper spoils page uniformity and eye appeal, urging careful drying or single-sided writing to avoid smeared lines. It wryly notes the world favors those who do not wait for ink to dry.
Bridge bid results for East Fork at Perintown awarded to Champion
At the commissioners meeting bids for the East Fork Perintown bridge were opened. Champion Bridge Co. bid 7,000.00, the lowest by far, and 12 percent below the highest bid from The exact lowest rival listed was 7,848.00 by Cincinnati Bridge Co.
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East Fork
Perintown
Toledo Bridge Company
Bellefontaine Bridge Co
Cincinnati Bridge Co
King’s Bridge Co
Bracket Bridge Co
Massilon Bridge Co
Indiana Bridge Co
Columbus Bridge Co
Wrought Iron Bridge Co
Canton Bridge Co
Youngstown Bridge Co We
Variety Iron Works
Champion Bridge Co
Champion Bridge Company
Batavia Enjoys Quiet 4th as Firecrackers Ban Shines
A Batavia editorial lauds the town for banning firecrackers and keeping July 4 peaceful. Marshal Young is credited with maintaining order, reflecting progress and improved patriotic celebrations across the county. Readers note plans to visit Boston and Bethel or stay local for Independence Day festivities.
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Batavia
Marshal Young
Wax chewing on public cycles causes scandal
An opinion piece lambastes wax chewing as a public nuisance in crowds and on bicycles. It recounts a stylish rider chewing wax while pedaling, distracting onlookers and marring appearance. It also notes Rev. J P Scorr resigning from Lebanon Presbyterian to return to Mont Michigan, a loss to the Lebanon community.
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New York
George McAllister
Joseph Owens
McAllister
Owens
Henry Bierbold
Frederick Bierbold
Stonelick Township
Delma E. Brunner
Charles Wilson
Coats
George C. Bredwell
William Mallory
DOW
Aume Hood
Teachers’ Institute
West Point
J. P. Scorr
Presbyterian Church At
Lebanon
Mont Michigan
the Lebanon
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