08 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1896
Page
1
J M White is commissioned as agent for the Ohio Humane Society in Clermont County. Any reported cases will be fully investigated and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Court adjourns after multiple judgments including Henry Westcamp versus Felicity Board of Education awarding 868 dollars to plaintiff and 1367.71 in costs. Foreclosures, divorces, and bonds noted. state case on Dias Shelton set for new trial. Custody and support orders issued in Porter divorce. several other actions including a school damages suit and medical attendance judgment.
Butch fisherman use a simple plan with five worms placed in a corked bottle filled with water. The bottle is dropped into the water and the fisherman sinks his line nearby. The wriggling contents of the bottle tempt the kaited hook and lure the Finnish tribe.
A large Sunday audience at the M E church attended special Independence Day services featuring patriotic anthems by Epworth League and church choirs, solos by Mrs Banm and William Walker, a responsive reading, and a pastor’s brief address. In the morning at the Presbyterian church Rev Park of New Richmond preached a learned, earnest sermon with music noted as excellent. evening services were not held.
Uriah Haworth Jr wife Mia Haworth dies after months of consumption at home with her family in this township She leaves Thomas J Lewis her parents two young children and brothers Burial held at M B church last Sunday with Rev Morris officiating The deceased was described as a gentle Christian woman and a friend to many.
A 17 year old, Guerden Lane, narrowly avoids eye injury from a Roman candle mishap on Friday night. Dr. Ashburn saves his sight while a town editor calls for a ban on fireworks for minors and better training for handling explosives to curb casualties. The piece condemns civilian use and urges restrictions to protect youths and property.
Dana of the New York Sun attacks Mr. Cleveland over bonds and deficits, accusing him of false statements that inflame opposition to the gold standard. He says deficien cy bonds, or Cleveland bonds, arose from tariff policy and treasury emptiness, while Cleveland remains silent and the gold standard bears the blame.
A farmer starts with an eight gallon jug. He uses a three gallon and a five gallon jug to measure exactly four gallons for a lady. He fills and decants, ends with four gallons for the customer and four gallons left with himself.
A toy balloon contest sends envelopes with postal cards to judges. Balloons are released and land across the country. Finders note location and time, return cards by mail, and prizes go to the balloon traveling farthest in the shortest overall time.
The thirteenth annual report of New York Bureau of Statistics, led by Commissioner Thomas J. Downe, records rising unemployed numbers in 1894 and 1895 across several organized trades. It argues tariff reform fails to boost labor demand while noting broad economic hardship across industries. A separate dispatch from Chillicothe notes an old town with wildcats still roaming and a farmer killing one after a dog fight, illustrating frontier dangers.
The London Democrat reports the town’s largest fish, a 89 pound salt water salmon from Canadian waters near Quebec, measured 45 inches and was delivered to J Angus Dun. R G Dunn of Dun's Commercial Agency arranged ice packed delivery and portions were shared with friends including the Democrat.
Dr. Percy M. Ashburn and Miss Aytes Davis wed Monday evening July 6 1896 at the bride's home. Ceremony by Rev Parks of the Presbyterian church. Private ceremony with only immediate relatives present. They plan a wedding tour through Michigan and a lakes trip before settling in Walnut Hills Ohio where Dr Ashburn will practice.
A Times Star writer signing as practical farmer argues against free silver, noting copper coins weigh ten to the ounce. He claims copper bullion is worth three cents a pound to junkers and says unlimited copper coinage could profit him $1.57 per pound, aiding his mortgage.
Lizzie Ward formerly of New Richmond married Mark McGarvey in Memphis Tennessee the ceremony conducted by Rev Alexander of the Second Presbyterian church and witnessed by many friends. The Courier joins a host of well wishers to the bride and groom. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended for blood purification and vitality.
A severe storm hit the Little Miami Valley causing major damage in Milford Terrace Park and Robinsons. Rain and hail flooded East Main Street while roofs were torn from buildings and basements flooded. Lightning struck Frank Brown six years old, and railroad tracks at Robinsons were buried under gravel delaying traffic.
Cincinnati papers report a horrific murder by a 17 year old in Cove dale. The motive described was to silence the victim, who was Emma Bader, wife of the boy's employer, a Cincinnati marketer. The youth has confessed to the crime.
Ironton Register portrays the rain bird as a mournful, retiring creature whose subtle song foretells rain. The feature emphasizes its modest nature and haunting call, contrasting it with brood parasitism and celebrating its delicate, poetic presence in the branches.
Alonzo Walling was sentenced by Judge Helm to be hanged on August 7 with a sixty day stay of execution to permit an appeal. Walling asked for his attorney to speak for him but the court silenced the attorney. Critics say the judge’s conduct casts doubt on fairness and justice of prior rulings.
Frank Poushott a 66 year old Bethel farmer committed suicide by hanging himself in his orchard using a rope he had purchased the day before. He left a note of distress and was found by his wife and several of his grown children.
A dated editorial explains a statute forcing able bodied men aged 21 to 55 to perform two days of road work with penalties for non compliance. It notes past exemptions for married men have been removed and details the broad scope of levies if work or its monetary equivalent is not produced.
The piece portrays Will T Hale in a Memphis appeal, sitting beside the hearth, anxious and careless as he reflects on life on stage and the fading of his beloved actors. A childlike memory and the yearning faith of a grandson mix with a sense of nearing death, and a whispered hope that God intends him to hear heavenly words.
Winchester recalls Joseph Kidd who was bitten in youth and suffered annual pains until his death last week. The report notes his age and health aside from the old wound. In Sprigg township widow Mrs. Sarah Martins, bitten fifteen years ago, underwent arm amputation two weeks ago but died last night after a period of worsening agony.
William T Kaln longtime Courier office cashier is appointed steward and storekeeper at the Mansfield reformatory His duties cover purchasing supplies and issuing them to officers The appointment carries a strong salary and Kaln is praised for integrity business experience and fit for public service May Griffin daughter of the Ripley postmaster led commencement exercises in that town
Clermont county seat Batavia is praised yet lacking water access for travelers. A public well on Main street needs deeper sinking and higher pump to meet demand. commissioners could authorize the well driver to install a trough and redirect waste water. The countywide interest supports action. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral is cited as a trusted cough remedy.
Wm. L. Hoover and Wile May Bolander, Henry Elings and Miss Ilda Hosson, P M Ashburn and Miss Agnes Davis, Harry Weathers and Miss Bessie Anderson, Allen Moore and Myrtle Gaskins listed as companions or guardians. Estella Green, an epileptic resident of Spain, was examined Monday with a view to admission to the asylum for epileptics at Gallopolis. The patient is described as a pretty girl of 17, most sadly afflicted.
The C P W railroad will sell excursion tickets for a round trip to Portsmouth priced at $2.00 this Saturday July 1, with return by Sunday July 12, tied to a Batavia versus Portsmouth ball game in Portsmouth next Saturday. The U B Church Sunday school picnic, moved from Branch Hill on the 4th, is now set for the Fair Grounds in Boston on Saturday July 1. all are invited.
Edward 8 Kiery, a former Loveland resident and Western Union employee, died in the Houston boiler explosion on Monday. He leaves a young widow, daughter of Cincinnati attorney Miles Johnson.
The Felicity Times appeared last week in red outside and blue inside. The issue celebrated the Fourth with stylish press-work and typography. Readers will appreciate the effort to keep ink fountain clean despite the work involved.
The commissioners accepted John Favret of Owensville as the lowest bidder for the Perintown bridge substructure and Champion Bridge Co of Wilmington with a $6,300 bid for the superstructure. Four bids ranged from $6,000 to $7,000 and the $6,300 bid includes a sidewalk.
Messrs. Lockwood and Cramer have purchased the large brick Market street building designed by Cowen Bros for printing needs. They will remove their printing outfit soon. The Sun office vacates the Kline Block leaving three rooms in a prime business locality available.
A Louisville dispatch reports that Democratic free silver support could push Kentucky toward the GOP in Chicago. Banks oppose silver, with mutual pledges to deny loans to anyone favoring three silver. Some banks even asked silver patrons to withdraw accounts to protect interests.
Letter from L F Allen ex Captain of Co D 7th Ohio Cavalry recalls furloughs granted during the Morgan raid. Soldiers rode home to Clermont Adams and other counties for brief family visits before returning to duty, with orders canceled if engagement loomed. Dated Near Ripley Onto July 8 1806.
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