A Memory of Shiloh and the Plan for a National Park
A historical reflection on converting Shiloh battlefield into a national park. Veterans from the three armies would direct restoration to resemble the field as it appeared at dawn after the battle. Much of the ground’s original features and scars would be preserved in memory, not fully recoverable in reality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Shiloh Battle Field
Army of the Cumberland
Grant
Army of the Ohio
Buell
Army of the Mississippi
Nelson
Shiloh
Still Tormenting the Old Man in Batavia
Josiah Wilson of Elk Lick sought a warrant from Squire Nichols in Batavia to arrest John Kindle and Frank Hahn for breaking Wilson's door at about 1 AM. The pair, both intoxicated, demanded lodging and then forced entry. the housekeeper was struck as witnesses watched. Nichols refused to issue the warrant without security for costs, so the two suspects remain at large awaiting later proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Wilson
Elk Lick
Batavia
Squire Nichols
John Kindle
Frank Hahn
Mr. Wilson
Dan Hillen Visit Highlighted by Election Official Ties
Dan Hillen, Genial Dan Hillen and president of deputy state supervisors of elections, visited town Saturday on official business. The piece praises his unchanging temperament and longevity, while noting a bold ad for a gold filled Waltham watch at Boott & Son's offering a remarkable price.
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Dan Hillen
Holly
State Supervisors of Elections
Waltham Wateh
Boott & Son's
Heavenly Twins review a long novel by Miss Sarah Grand
The Heavenly Twins reviews the English society novel by Sarah Grand about Evadne and Angelica. It surveys two strong minded women and their affairs with a British army colonel and a tenor while questioning gender roles and moral codes of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evadne
Ireland
Hubby
Diavalo
Edith
Fulda
Angelica
Angelia
Sarah Grand
Marriage License Granted in Local Ceremony
License to Marry was joined for June W to Edward Fi Mormano and Misa Rosa B Shafer in a formal ceremony granting the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fi
Mormano
Misa Rosa
Shafer
Drowned Batheing Fatality Near Tobasco
Frank Langdon aged seventeen, a Boxwell graduate, drowned while swimming at Four-Mile Tobasco after a dive from the bank. Despite a day of search by local residents, his body was not recovered. He was a well regarded youth, leaving a mother and step father.
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Frank Langdon
Tobasco
Langdon
Tabasco
Fourth of July plans and local amenities recap
The article paints a Fourth of July scene with details on closures and open hours for public buildings ice deliveries and shops. It notes Mint sauce as a favored dish mutton and pease on the menu and mentions public speeches by ex Mayor Archie Tatman and Mayor McDonald under a sycamore near the bridge. Local occupations and activities including lawyers barbers and churches are referenced alongside civic events and picnics at Owensville and Bantam Fair Grounds.
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East Fork
Bethel
Felicity
Archie Tatman
McDonald
Pierce Woman Accused of Damaging Husband in Court Filing
Ella D Pierce wife of Frank Pierce is accused of disruptive conduct incited by David Fitzwater of Williamsburg township. A common pleas petition seeks damages of 1000 dollars after Fitzwater allegedly courted Ella in her husband’s presence. Fitzwater and Ella are said to be living together, causing neighborhood scandal.
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Ella D. Pierce
Frank Pierce
David Fitzwater
Williamsburg Township
Common Pleas Court
Young Pierce
Fitzwater
Pierce
Obituary Poem in Belbrook Moon Reflects Wealth and Mortality
The Belbrook Moon prints an obituary poem lamenting an aged, wealthy citizen. The verse questions whether the deceased would embrace the memorial, while noting the writer’s own questionable vitality. The note ends with unrelated ads for syrups, bottles, and ready made gilets.
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Belbrook
Properly Punished for Wife Beating in Adams County
A Jefferson township man, Henry Gilley, beat his wife after she finished washing and cooking. Neighbors bound him to a tree and whipped him until near fainting, then released him with a promise to change as the community endorses rough justice against domestic abuse.
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Henry Gilley
Jefferson Township
Adams County
Henry
A Little Clermont Boy Saves Freight Train at Milford
Pat Hoctor Jr the son of a Little Miami Railway section boss acted quickly after a cow fell onto the Mil ford bridge No 97. He signaled the No 76 freight at Milford station causing the train to stop yards from the bridge and prevent a wreck and possible loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Hoctor
Little Miami Railway
Milford
Hoctor
J. P. Turner
Pat
No. 76
Communion served in glasses at New Brunswick church
A New Brunswick Baptist church service last Sunday served wine in individual glasses and, at the preacher's signal, the congregation drank simultaneously. The writer condemns the display as foolish, fear driven, and unworthy of the sacrament, arguing fear of contagion is immoral.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Snow White Fires At Intruder In Broadway Cottage Yard
A Black boy named Snow White living with his paralytic mother Mary White in a Broadway cottage shoots a tall dark intruder who prowled the yard at eleven PM. Snow says he acted fast and the marauder escaped, as promenaders are warned to keep to the windward.
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Snow White
Mary White
Broadway
Snow
Kingwood Tunnel
Si Wilson Harassed by McClannahan Gang Fortunes
Si Wilson faces renewed trouble as the McClannahan gang seizes his house and an allied relative shelters with them. The article recalls his troubled marriage, a pretended death, and ongoing threats as Wilson guards his property with a sledge hammer and shotgun while seeking peace.
Court News: Foreclosures Divorces and Alimony Decisions
The Milford Building & Loan Co. sues J. R. Baumess et al. for decree and foreclosure while Jefferson Dickinson divorces Carrie Dickinson for willful absence over three years. Hulick & Bishop for plaintiff. Mary H. Hill sues Resacia Garland et al. over will construction and partition. appraisers named.. The Woodruff estate case awards $1,582,386 to F. M. Oxley et al. John T. Binkley sues C. P. & V. Railond& Co. with jury award of $35. Catherine Blythers John L. and Lydia M. Zuge win $1,228.15. Steam ferry license renewals granted for one year from June 27 with freight and passenger rates unchanged. Temporary restraining order granted in Thomas Carter vs T. C. Thomas et al. for levies on property. Chase P. Hall vs Ida B. Hall ends in divorce by willful absence. contract dissolved. John C. Kyle and Susan B. Kyle seek alimony. court orders coexistence and limits further alimony. The judge urged reconciliation as injunctions may stand.
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Milford Building & Loan Co
J. R. Baumess
Jefferson Dickinson
Carrie Dickinson
Hulick
Bishop
Mary H. Hill
Resacia Garland
F. M. Oxley
William Dew
George Cox
C. P. Witham
Stephen Woodruff
Cynthia
Joseph Mathews
John T. Binkley
C. P. & V. Railond& Co
Catherine Blythers
John L
Lydia M. Zuge
Chile
Clermont County
Bradford Landing
Kentucky
Geo
John C. Kyle
Susan B. Kyle
Union Township
Alexandria
Ohio
July Weather Averages From Eleven Years Record
Official record shows July warmest 78 degrees in 1887 and coldest 69 in 189 ]. Highest July temp 108 on the 18th 1887 while the lowest 40 on the 1st 1887 and 17th 1892. Precipitation averages 3.44 inches with 9 days over .01 inch. greatest month 10.88 inches in 1889 Logan. Cloud patterns average 14 clear 12 partly cloudy and 5 cloudy days. prevailing winds from the south west.
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Logan
Greenville
Market review of week ending Saturday June Fourth
The report covers auction results with 1 847 offerings 850 rejections 1 497 actual sales 1 469 receipts. Prices held firm Tuesday and Wednesday despite heat with better grades active and rejections light. Thursday sales declined as sultry weather reduced bidding while Friday saw small sales but liberal bidding and full prices on the better grades. a July Fourth holiday means no sale next week.
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Bodman
Cincinnati
Morrins
Miaut
Globe
Counterfeit Two Dollar Note Appears in Hillsboro
Hillsboro readers report a new two dollar note circulating in Cincinnati papers last week. The counterfeit money reached Hillsboro last Saturday with two notes offered as deposits at the Merchants' Bank. Both are recognized as fake by honest business people. no culprit found. Counterfeit quarters and nickels have circulated locally for some time.
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Hillsboro
Cincinnati
Merchants’ Bank
Two Progressive Clermont Women Choose Avon Pastor
Miss Margaret Titus, just graduated from Lombard University Divinity School in Galesburg Illinois, has been ordained pastor in Avon Illinois and now resides there. Miss Lucy Titus, also a Lombard graduate, finished science courses and is spending the summer at Elmwood.
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Margaret Titus
Divinity School of
Lombard University
Galesburg
Illinois
Avon
Lucy
Titus
Elmwood
Senator Call’s Feet Exposed in Senate Chamber Incident
Report says Senator Call removed his boots and placed stockinged feet on Senator Kyle’s desk in the chamber with spectators present. The incident raises questions on decorum as the Florida politician, described poorly in sharp tone, faces scrutiny and possible public rebuke.
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Call
Senate
Kyle
Florida
Walker and Snell Family Reunion Held at Williamsburg Park
The 18th annual Walker and Snell families reunion is planned for Thursday August 16 1804 at Williamsburg Park with family members invited to gather and share memories and updates.
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Walker
Misa Eliza Rogers Receives Lost Check Refund
The article notes Misa Eliza Rogers was paid after an incident of a lost check and all matters were settled without legal action.
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Misa Eliza Rogers
Church Children’s Sunday Exercises Draw Large Crowd
Children from the Presbyterian church led a Sunday program that featured flower and music attractions. Miss Bertha Bishop delivered a charming solo as the church was filled to standing room only.
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Presbyterian Church
Bertha Bishop
Act 4298 Benefits Old Soldiers Who Wish To Peddle
The legislature passed Act 4298 to aid old soldiers who peddle. It requires an annual 50 cent payment and exempts the soldiers from municipal or other license fees.
Tragic Suicide of 16 Year Old Wylie Evans Near Ripley
Wylie Evans aged 16 son of Dr. W H Evans of Hietts P C in Brown county ended his life at Ripley last Saturday night. The act used a 32 caliber revolver with a wound to the center of the forehead. No note or clear motive was left and relatives seek answers.
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Wylie Evans
W. H. Evans
Hietts P. C
Brown County
Ripley
Evans
Williamsburg Brick Company expands to 2 million bricks
The Williamsburg Brick Company led by Joseph Knight D A Rees and William Maham began producing 2,000,000 bricks last week for Cincinnati builders. They manufacture a superior article from high quality material and their bricks are in strong demand among first class builders.
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Williamsburg
Joseph Knight
D. A. Rees
William Maham
Cincinnati Builders
Government Ends Postal Notes and Introduces Money Orders
Government ends the use of postal notes on the second instant and begins selling new money orders at post offices. Several key government contracts took effect Monday, including the main postal contract for issuing postage stamps awarded to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing by Postmaster General Bissell.
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Bissell
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Game laws update on hunting seasons and fishing limits
The text sets season dates for squirrel duck prairie chicken and turkey. Squirrels May be hunted from July 1 to December 15 while ducks run July 5 to November 1. Prairie chicken season spans September 1 to April 10 with Sundays Mondays and Tuesdays excluded. Turkey season runs October 1 to December 15. Sunday is entirely off limits for shooting or fishing and all fishing is illegal except hook and line.
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Turkey
Brown County Republicans Nominate Local Ticket at Georgetown Convention
At the Georgetown convention last week the Brown County Republicans placed in nomination Sheriff William Webber Commissioner Ephraim Martin infirmary director long term Ernest Flassig infirmary director short term Pleasant King surveyor DC. 0. Patton Resolutions endorsed the State convention platform McKinley for President Foraker for U S Senator and the course of Hon. G W Hulick Sixth District Congressman.
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Georgetown
Brown County
William Webber
Ephraim Martin
Ernest Flassig
Pleasant King
Patton
McKinley
Foraker
U. S
Tragic Kentucky Bourbon Night Ends In Suicide
Wylie Evans, son of Dr. Evans of Ripley, drank heavily in Maysville last week and bought a bicycle billed to his father. The doctor expressed displeasure, and the youth, overwhelmed by shame, shot himself in a thicket at the town’s edge, dying instantly and leaving grieving parents with a lifetime of sorrow.
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Wylie Evans
Evans
Ripley
Maysville
Kentucky
Hillsboro Society Dinner Teases Marital Trend
A Hillsboro hostess hosted two dinners for different groups of married women. A witty remark about entertaining a crowd of brides drew laughs. The joke hinted at a growing interest in marriage among the town's singles.
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Hillsboro Gazette
Syrup of Tar and Dr King Remedies Promote Summer Health
The advertisement touts Syrup of Tar by Dr King as a royal remedy for summer colds and heat weakness. It also promotes two sarsparilla products, one for the stomach mixed with fountain water and another bottled for blood purification and vigor, urging readers to cut out the slip and trade it at the counter.
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Dr. King
Monty
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Keen & Bao
Clermont
SI Wilson
McClannahan Gang
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B. Scott & Don
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