Tenting on the Old Camp Ground Opens Chautauqua Season
Epworth Heights Chautauqua assembly opens at Leveland camp grounds with Rev. C O Rishell presiding. Speakers include Prof. John Yoakley Rev. Sylvester Weeks and Prof. Geo M Hammel. List of schools and teachers announced, July 5 classes pending, and Cincinnati educators highlighted.
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THE
Chautauqua Assembly
Epworth Heights
Leveland
CO. W. Rishell
John Yoakley
Sylvester Weeks
Geo. M. Hammel
M. S. Tipton
Ella Cox
May Cochnower
School of the
School of Music
Mary Warner
A. B
M. 8. Tipton; China Miss Cora B. Bigney
Alasanna Cunningham
Sussette Scheneren
C. W. Rishell
A. M
School of American History
C. W. Martin
Cincinnati Camera Club
School of Practical Business
Geo
Ham
Platform
Sussetta Scheneren
Boston School of Cookery
Woman's Christian Association of Cincinnati
Allegheny College
Chautauqua School of Physical Culture
Woman's Christian Association
Y. M.C. A. of Cincinnati
Geo. M. Hammell
Cincinnati
C. E.bayley
Summerlain Institute
Bartow
Florida
Wilbur G. Warner
Epworth Heights Summer School
P. M Bigney
Br. W. A. R. Tenney
Charles Crapsey
H. ©. Holtzinger
Chautauqua
P. M. Bigney
W. Pelton
W. A. R. Tenney
J. D. Shutt
J. D. Gallagher
B.D
Charles Edward Locke
Frank Russell
Frank Wells
the Explorer
A. J. Bigney
Chas. H. Harper
D.D
Robert Nearse
Tobacco market report from Bopmann Warehouse Cincinnati
Bopmann Warehouse Cincinnati reports weekly offerings totaling 1881 hogsheads, down from 2145 the prior week and 1757 a year ago. Bright tobacco sells well with prices 22 to 36 cents. red leaf and lugs neglected. Low grades remain high. many barrels opening, advised to open prized lots for condition. those with color tobacco and trashes urged to market at current prices.
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Cincinnati
Novel legal loophole spares Crawfordeville youth in cigar case
Nig Seering, a Crawfordeville youth, avoids prison after a legal technicality that proved he took cigars but not the box. The piece critiques the reasoning and likens it to escaping liability by proving missing components. The excerpt also advertises Syrupoteo laxative and local Cincinnati lodge and Anhauser Bush beer promotions.
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Nig Seering
Crawfordeville
Indiana
Trees Contemplates Commissioner Nomination Split by Silence
In Clermont Sun reports John B Trees, a Democratic contender, announced as candidate for Commissioner. Theodore Steelman of Monroe township considered running, but Trees' silence led to his decision. The piece calls Trees untrustworthy and warns against broken promises amid party judgment. Munrow Tam July 2, 1892.
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Honor
John B. Trees
Clermont Sun
Marion Lindsey
Mr. Trees
Theodore Steelman
Monroe Township
Trees
Hfe
Mr. Steelman
John Trees
Munrow
Tam
Honors to Clermont McMath cited for energy and skill
The News Democrat Canton praises J C McMath for seven years organizing C Aultman Co legal department across twenty states and past due papers. He then reorganized Sun Vapor Street Light Co in 1889, leaving it financially sound. The Courier and Clermonts join in wishing him success in Chicago and praise his energy and methods.
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News-Democrat
Canton
James C. McMath
Courier
Clermonters
J. C. McMath
Chicago
McMath
C. Aultman & Co
McMark
Sun Vapor Street Light Co
News Democrat
History of a Revolution in Education Explored
Byron Williams surveys the Educational Monthly piece praising Clermont for leading the state in high school graduates under the Boxwell law. Champaign and Warren follow, with a review of the law, its workings, and its benefits. The article urges teachers to study the work for guidance and instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Williams
Educational Monthly
Clermonters
Clermont
Champaign
Warren
Williams
Brown
Hunter J R Woodlief Nets Crow Despite Squirrels
Among Friday’s hunters Attorney J R Woodlief, a Lincoln voter since 1861, went afield with a breech loader and rubber boots but did not bag any squirrels. He did shoot a crow that landed on the Courier desk, while Auditors Davis and McLean balked at sharing their own supplies. The piece notes Woodlief’s vigor and marks him as a good hunter, though his quarry proved elusive.
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J. R. Woodlief
Lincoln
Woodlief
Davis
McLean
Wilmuth Guilty of Second Degree Murder Seeks New Trial
After a multi day trial in Adams County, Jim Wilmuth was found guilty of second degree murder for Noah Grooms death. Judge Collings denied a new trial and sentenced Wilmuth to life imprisonment with execution postponed thirty days. The judge’s careful, conscientious conduct drew universal commendation despite neighborly ties.
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Adams County
Jim Wil Muth
Noah Grooms
Collings
Wilmuth
Wilmouth
Bellstedt's Odd Number
Cornetist Herman Bellstedt led a Cincinnati prohibition convention parade. As delegates marched to the music hall he started with a war tune and then broke into a drinking song provoking jeers from spectators and protesters who refused to pay him for that number.
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Herman Bellstedt
Cincinnati
Music Hall
Bellstedt
Johanie
Local social notes and visits from Concord to Batavia
A long list of visits and relatives in the Concord Batavia and nearby areas. Names include Carrie Deal Ida Manning Nannie Justice Mrs John McCanl Belle Pope Tib Brown and others. Health ad for Simmons Liver Regulator ends the column.
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Carrie Deal
Ida Manning
Concord
Louis Deal
Sheriff Temple
Batavia
Our Village
Nannie Justice
John McCanl
Bethel
Louie
Bragdon
Walnut Hills
Alice Lytle
Amelia
Belle Pope
Johnson
G. L. Swing
Mise Hattie Burroughs
Cedar Point
Marion Powers
Boy proclaims bid for prosecutor in Butler county
Henry Schumaker, a New Richmond boy who left in 1881 for Kansas, has been nominated by the People's party of Butler county for prosecuting attorney. Once a Clermont Democrat, he rose to school principal in El Dorado and later partnered with a Kansas lawyer. The item also touts Larrabee's Rheumatic Ointment and urges readers to buy sales services.
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Henry Schumaker
New
Richmond Boy
Kansas
People’s of
Butler County
Clermont
Ashburn
Hulick
el Dorado
People’s
Courier
The
Prohibitiontets
Democrats
William Jones
Warren County
Glen Burke
Frank Grosheim
Norwood
Matson
Effie Clare
Sheridan Altman
D. L. Fitzpatrick
Jim
Virginia
A. Brown
Oregon
John Armstrong
Tias
Tom Goodwin
School of Reform
Laura Seeth
Georgetwn Aoe Ripley
Wassen
DeWoody
Cincinnati
May Beck
Ripley
Clyde Rose
Lady Friend
F. E. McCormick
New Richmond
Adams County
Stolen Kentucky Horse Traced to Clermont Parcel
A fine horse believed stolen in Kentucky is traced to New Richmond. A young rider from Higginsport named Albert Clundt allegedly rode the horse, borrowing a road cart and harness from Will Woods at Clermontville. Augusta detective confirms the suspect’s origin.
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Clermont
Kentucky
New Richmond
Will Woods
Clermontville
Augusta
Higginsport
Albert Clundt
Bloody Bruisers A Saloon Row Ends in Murder
A Felicity village saloon dispute on the 4th ended with shooting. Isaac Craig was murdered by Bateshisky, who is believed arrested and to be brought to jail today. Also notes on Fourth of July celebrations and a crowded local social scene with multiple residents and events.
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Eliza Beth
J. N. Lytle
Mt. Holy
Citizen’s Cemetery
Felicity Village
Felicity
Pute
Isaac Craig
Bateshisky
Bance
Bates
Noth
Illness endangers Brown County Justice Beasley of Aberdeen
Squire Beasley of Aberdeen Brown County is gravely ill at 85. Born in 1811 in Brown County he served as justice of the peace since 1870, marrying about 6,500 couples. His predecessor held 54 years and wed around 6,000. Clermonters and clients across the United States regret the magister’s serious condition and reflect on the odd toll of his office.
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Squire Beasley
Aberdeen
Brown County
Squire Shelton
United States
Squire Beaseley
Judge Grants New Trial in Hodge Case Against Boston Fair Board
Judge Collings presiding at the Hodge case trial has granted a new trial after plaintiffs showed error sufficient to justify overturning the jury verdict. The court vacated the verdict and ordered a fresh trial.
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Collings
Hodge
Boston Fair Board
Batavia Social Roundup of Visitors and Travel Plans
J C McMath of Chicago visits Batavia briefly while Al Swing and wife enjoy 4th with local friends Mrs Ella Nash and children. John Manning from Washington takes annual leave in Batavia. Miss Maude Reed of Bethel visits Attorney E Q Crane. Joseph O Nea l, once with James Leonard’s wagon shop, now in Dayton, reports success. A party departs for the East under Dr A W Ashburn. ladies visit Mrs Corbin and Mrs Cramer. They plan passes to Passaic to visit Benj Eri McGrew, then West Point for a son’s academy entry. trip lasts about three weeks. Sleeping Beauty referenced as missed. Leeta Auliman’s friends look forward to visit.
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Nicholsville
Samuel Dolan
Lindale
William Blige
Rebeca Corbin
Dark County
George Lockwood
John Mace
Bethel
B. J. Mace
Ruth Fitzpatrick
Salt Air
Belle McNair
Earl Hewitt
David. Pierson
Holly
George Ducknall
Allen
McMurphy
Albert Taylor
Franklin
Dick Boggess
Lee Philips
Moorehead
Frank Phillips
Pt. Taubel
Rev. Laird
Laurel
Andrew Jackson
Willi Ernst
James Miller
Pt Pleasant
Joseph Brest
Alexandria Dudu
Bride
Indiana
John Dunp
George Castlen
New Richmond
J. McChesney Jne
Elrod
E. J
M.j.swing
Hull
Coney Island
Shinn‘s
White Oak
Brazier's
Maud Reed
Mt. Holly
Amelia
Batavia
Edna Altman
Cincinnati
English
Williamsburg
Aleck Dunn
Illnois
J. M. Crane
R. V. Willis
Georgetown
New Narmony
Joseph O'Neal
James Leonard
Dayton
East
A. W. Ashburn
Hhis
Belle Kennedy
Jennie Corbin
Cramer
Gen
Grant
Mia
New York
Passaic
New Jersey
Benj
Eri, McGrew
West Point
Academy
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Tobacco Market
Bopmann Warehouse
Walnut Street
Punica Fides
Bartam
Will McFarland
City
Laurence Flinn
Tib Brown
Ill
Simmons Liver Regulator
Moon
People's Party
Larrabee
Winkelmann & Brown Drig Co
Baltimore, Md
Lowa
Marson Britton
Supreme Court
B. F. Moyer
Union Chapel
Clark
Brown County Blaze
Alliance
New Richmonders
Washington Post
Birdie Perkins
Edwin Perkins
J. S. Lapay
Miamisburg
Kline Block
Joseph
Bonnet
Henry Bonnet Esq
George Davidson
Henry Davidson Esq
Crosstown
Charles Bunyan
de la Palma
Joseph Long
M.S. Powers
Hast Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
John Bunn
Rvia
Klein
West Court Street
L. Day
Felicity Times
New Richmond Independent
EH. J. Donham
Lon Robinson
D. Lewis
Boston
Moore
Sam Waterfled
Effie Kennedy
John Clare
Nellie Smith
Annie Whiteman
Hamersville
Minnie Saunders
Winnie Davis
Frank
Harry Crane
Cleveland
Holgemount
Annie Crane
Lizzie Reed
Lillie Raper
Wiggonsville
Joe Clare
Huntington
Building & Loan Association
Miss N. McMurphy
Eorretown
James Mr. Burgoyne
Mianager
New Darts
J.C. McMath
al, Swing
Wife
Ella Nash
John Manning
Adjutant General's Office
Washington
Maude Reed
E. Q. Crane
Feenburg Station
Leeta Auliman
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