Paying the Fiddler War Tax Warnings in Hillsboro Dispatch
The Hillsboro Dispatch explains new war revenue stamps and penalties. Citizens must cancel stamps with initials and date, and many transactions will require stamps or risk legal penalties. The notice lists taxes on brokers, billiard tables, mortgages, telegrams, insurance, leases, notes, deposits, and travel, and directs consulting revenue collectors for guidance.
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Hillsboro Dispatch
Maine
Sam
Mutual Benefit and
Bettmann
Uncle Sam
Epworth Heights Camp Meeting Plans Silver Jubilee
Epworth Heights Camp Meeting under Rev. Paul Curnick marks its silver jubilee with a series of lectures and sermons led by Rev. Talmage and other pastors. Events run July 30 to August 14 near Cincinnati with daily Bible lectures and evangelistic services. Low excursion rates offered by rail lines for attendees.
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Epworth Heights
Paul C. Curnick
D. D
St. Paul M. EK
Cincinnati
T. DeWitt Talmage
LL. D
America
J. W. Bashford
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Ohio
R. Fr. Rust
J. 8. Montgomery
St. Paul M. E. Church
Toledo
Frank McElfresh
Third Avenue M. E. Church
Columbus
Jos. F. Berry
Chicago
Epworth Herald
J. Wesley Hill
M. E
Fostoria
J. E. Turner
American Bible University
Fountain
C. Fenwick Reed
Anna Cartwright
Emma Cartwright
P. 0.C
St. L. Ry
Little Miami River
Loveland
Some Little Indian Boys and Their Tribes in New York
A reminiscence sketches the Tonawanda tribe in Genesee County with about 500 residents. It notes 250000 Indians in the United States across 25 territories, including 72000 in Indian Territory and 85000 in Arizona. Descriptions cover baskets moccasins berries bows and arrows, dress in broadcloth, and a tendency toward drink.
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United States
Indian Territory
Arizona
South Dakota
Oklahoma
California
Wisconsin
New York
North Carolina
Genessee County
Batavia
Medina
Albion
What to Send the Soldiers Comfort Bags for Beloved Helpers
A late paper recommends practical aid for soldiers. It describes a compact comfort bag with six pockets for black linen thread needles and safety pins, plus lint bandages and small tools. It urges Relief Corps ladies to prepare bandages towels preserved foods and warm clothing to support troops now and after the war.
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Phulsa
Relief Corps
Young men join hospital service for Fort Thomas duty
Ten medical students from Cincinnati were invited to serve in military hospitals including Fort Thomas. Names listed, with several accepted for a month trial and pay of 21 dollars 50 cents monthly plus rations clothing and quarters. Some declined or were not accepted due to medical requirements. others began duties or signed for longer contracts with resigning options at war’s end.
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Batavia
Fort Thomas
Thomas Hulick
Charles Ehrnsberger
Robert Blanchard
James Ashburn
School of Medicine
Cincinnati
Augustus Hulick
John Ashburn
Tom Jenike
Fred Griffith
Quinlan Leonard
Eldon Lane
Albert Lane
Tom Hulick
G. W. Hulick
Ashburn
Dr. Ashburn
5Th
U.S. Cavalry
Quinland Leonard
James Leonard
Ohio
Charles Blanchard
Albert Boles
Will Keen
Frank Davis
Nelson Cramer
Percy Stymets
Sidney Teasdale
Albert Heinrici
Alonzo Bunn
Gus Hulick
Sydney Teasdale
Charley Fishback
Percy Stymers
Tobacco Market Review Shows Steady Burley Trade
Burley market remains strong and active with prices generally satisfactory on better grades. Weekly transactions are light, down about a thousand hogsheads from last year, stocks up 833 birds, receipts steady yet light for the season, with most sales midweek and prospects for larger sales and a strong market this week.
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Burley
Former Clermonter Visits Washington Shoe Store Paraded By Steers
A former Clermonter now in Washington DC business faced an odd incident on Court Street where three steers wandered into Geo H Barkley’s shoe store during stock sales. Salesman Jim Patton kept calm, guiding them back out as they toured the showroom like curious customers. The episode avoided damage to large showcases and glass fronts.
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The
Washington
OC. H.) Herald
Court Street
Geo. H. Barkley
Jim Patton
G. A. R. Encampment date irks Ohio veterans in Cincinnati
Ohio veterans complain about the September fifth to tenth G. A. R. encampment in Cincinnati. Most rely on pension checks to cover the week's expenses, but in this state payments arrive around the fifteenth, though other states may issue earlier.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Burglary in Williamsburg Two Homes Ransacked
Burglaries unfolded Sunday morning in Williamsburg as Tony Pohl and William Fulton lost valuables from windows after breakins. Neighbors suspect local parties and plan to form a vigilance committee amid growing outrage over the repeat crime.
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Tony Pohl
William Fulton
Williamsburg
Pension increases for Gatch and McCalla noted
Philip 3. Gatch of Milford receives a pension increase to 12 dollars and William McCalla of Neyliile sees a raise from 6 to 14 dollars, as recorded in the latest pension adjustment.
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Philip 3. Gatch
Milford
William McCalla
Neyliile
Marriage Licenses In The Local Registry
A.L. Murrey weds Miss Lillie Florence Boughner at the local clerk’s office. A. Holiday to Miss Flora F. Colyer. John W. Learbouron to Miss Henrietta M. Botts formalized in the county records.
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A. L. Murrey
Lillie Florence Boughner
Flora F. Colyer
John W. Learbouron
Henrietta M. Botts
Commodore Schley Leads Thirteen-Man Squadron
Commodore Schley is described as an all-round thirteen man. He is one of eighteen children, with two uncles each fathering thirteen children. The squadron includes several guns of thirteen-inch calibre. Pronounce his name Oh-lee.
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Schley
Eahh
Thomas Johnson Buried in Clermont County Cemetery
Thomas Johnson, once a well known Williamsburg figure, died in a railroad accident at Galesburg Illinois. He was brought to Clermont County last Thursday and buried in Old Bethel Cemetery. He was the oldest son of the late Andy Johnson.
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Thomas Johnson
Williamsburg
Galesburg
Illinois
Clermont County
Old Bethel
Andy Johnson
Origin of the term Brother Jonathan traced to Gov Jonathan Trumbull
The expression’s origin is linked to General Washington who said we must consult Brother Jonathan on the matter. The reference pointed to Jonathan Trumbull, governor of Connecticut, whose judgment Washington revered most.
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Jonathan
Washington
Brother Jonathan
Jonathan Trumbull
Connecticut
Cinder Path Race Set for 16th At Coney Island
By the 16th instant several miles of the cinder path between New Richmond and Coney Island will be completed and ready for the flyers. The race will begin at 5 o'clock in the afternoon of the 16th with a finish likely at 5 45 at Coney Island. A large number of Batavians plan to attend.
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New Richmond
Coney Island
Bouquet From Mrs Dr John Bunn Conservatory
A splendid arrangement sits on the office desk delighting the eye with numerous flower varieties and fragrant blooms. The bouquet, crafted with careful form and color blending, is a handsome souvenir from Mrs. Dr. John Bunn’s conservatory and is highly appreciated.
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John Bunn
Two brakemen injured and one killed in train yard accident
Wednesday night a C P W freight train entered Portsmouth yards. On top of a caboose, brakemen Wiikufi of Barden and David Bauer were found badly injured. Wikuff died a few hours later from a fractured skull. Bauer is in serious condition. Both cannot explain the incident. Hats were found near the Arion tunnel, suggesting they were caught in the tunnel.
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Portsmouth
Wiikufi
Barden
David Bauer
Wikuff
Bauer
Arion
Jeanette Lindsley Dies in Kokomo at 85
Kokomo Indiana dispatch dated July 9 reports Miss Jeanette Lindsley died at her sister Mrs Judge James OBrien home in her 86th year. Blind for many years, she was born at Point Pleasant and in youth attended General Grant, a notable early life privilege noted in the obituary.
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Kokomo
Indiana
Jeanette Lindsley
James O’brien
Point Pleasant
Batavia Sportsmen Target Turtles In June Sunshine
Batavia youths enjoy killing turtles along the creek in June. They shoot with Winchester rifles as the creatures lie in the sun, calling them easy marks. The meat yields 25 to 50 cents per animal, depending on size, with careful dressing advised.
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Batavia
Senate grants Corbin major general rank and pay
The Senate last week passed the bill granting H. C. Corbin the rank and emoluments of major general. The yearly pay is 7500 dollars, with progressive increases at 5, 10, 15, and 20 years of service. Corbin, age 61, will retire at 65 but holds a fine billet as the first adjutant to receive the new rank.
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Senate
H. C. Corbin
Corbin
Modern Weapons and Wounded Soldiers Compared in Battle
The text argues that modern weapons use smaller projectiles with greater expulsion force, causing faster killings. It notes balls pass through bone and flesh without splintering bone or poisoning tissue. It claims modern arms act quicker and more forcible but are less cruel in results and change care patterns for wounded soldiers.
Minstrels Return and Civil War Echoes in Verse
War fragments recall old Civil War songs and verses sung by young soldiers. It features TheMinstrels Return and lines about a hero's death, a heroine’s farewell, and lines about Picayune Butler and conscripts. The piece notes the pieces are remembered from memory, with commentary on performance in Nashville theatres.
Georgeton and Georgetown Dog Tax Returns in Township and Town
Exchange extracts note 31 dogs taxed at $1 in the township and one dog valued at $5 in town, with others. Williamsburg News reports May Shali, eight, mangled by a cannon misread as a Roman candle on Main Street, treated by D. Holden and recovering. Milford Enterprise recounts Will Brower sworn in as Special police who shot in the leg by a loaded revolver loaned by John Boggs, ball extracted, not serious. West Union Defender mentions CGP railroad subscriptions nearing $19,000 with Ruscelsville close to full share. Engineer Webb in Philadelphia and L P Brookover overseeing work, return planned next week to resume survey.
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Williamsburg
Las
Little May Shali
Main Street
D. Holden
Milford Enterprise
Will Brower
John Boggs
Bogs
Brower
Hustling
West Union Defender
Ruscelsville
Webb
Philadelphia
L. P. Brookover
Blanchester votes again on water reservoir plan
Hillsboro Herald notes Blanchester faces undersized water supply. A previous vote to erect a reservoir failed, leaving the current system idle. The article mentions two young boys, Albert Edgington and Scott Anlt, who hijacked Elmer Crawford’s horse and wagon, driving ten miles before exhaustion caused a horse to fall. Crawford’s kindness caused him inconvenience and likely loss of a horse.
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Blanchester
Albert Edgington
Scott Anlt
Elmer Crawford
Crawford
Butter Roll Found In Washington D A Well
A well cleaner at Washington D A last week unearthed a peculiar egg shaped stone that proved to be a roll of yellow butter. Years ago a butter roll was lowered into the well to keep cool and later settled in the water, now recovered and found sweet and edible amid sand and gravel.
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Washington D. A
Hulick Weaver Family Reunion at Boston Fair Grounds
Preparations are underway for a large Hulick Wever family reunion at the Boston Fair Grounds on the first Saturday in August. The program includes speeches, Batavia band music, athletic events, country club baseball in the morning, pole climbing, races, bicycle speed, solos, and recitations with prizes awarded. attendees urged to plan for a full day of diverse activities and social gathering.
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Hulick-Weaver
Boston Fair Ground
Batavia Band
Thanksgiving Services Unite Methodists and Presbyterians
In pursuance of the President's request special praise services were held at the M E church where union services featured special music and remarks by Revs Halley and Billman. The crowd showed strong loyalty and patriotism as sermons stressed victory in the recent battles. Jup Ees Nicanors and DAVIIs and sons Allen and Frank arrived in Batavia last Thursday night after an honorable graduation and a joyful trip for their fathers.
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M. E
Reys. Halley
Billman
Nicanors
Daviis
Allen
Frank
Batavia
Notable Naval Retiree Ammen Dies in Kalthmore Home
Rear Attuirai Ammen, long a naval retiree, died Monday morning at his Kalthmore home. A noted author on naval matters, he led the first enrollment camp while contributing to the organization’s early work. Native of Drawn county, he helped name the camp in his honor.
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Attuirai Ammen
Kalthmore
Drawn
Adrales
Death of an Old Clervanter William Booges Ankman
William Booges Ankman long resident of Nicholsville died last Saturday in Medisoneile after a fall from a building he was working on. Born in Rethel in 1828 he moved to Nicholsville then to Madisonville seven years ago. He married Susarina Mulloy in February 1859 and left four children. His widow two sons and a daughter survive. The remains were taken to Bethel for interment with a large company of friends in attendance.
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William Booges
Ankman
Nicholsville
Medisoneile
Rethel
Madieonville
Cuary
Susarina Mulloy
Bethel
Navy losses in war with Spain noted in old report
The article lists Spanish ships destroyed by the American navy since the war began, including gunboats and cruisers at Manila and at Santiago and Havana. Named vessels include the Cristobal Colon Oquendo Maria Teresa and Alfonso XIII among others.
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Murh
Manila
Reinga Cristina
Castilla
Don Antonio de Ulloa
Isie de Luzon
Ise de Cuba
General Lezo
Marques del Duero
el Cano
Malagco
Tein de Mindanao
Santiago
Viezaya
Christobal Colon
Oquendo
Maria ‘Teresa
Gundhoats
Furor
Minuten
Alphonza XIII
Havana
Democratic Congressional Convention Delegates Forecast
The South district Democratic meeting at Diab elostertud tinud Puestuy, Aurienach, fixed the convention date in Loveland. Dr Trimble of New Vichna named chair, and A M Paxton chosen secretary, with 215 delegates apportioned among Clinton 26 Clermont 47 Brown 43 and others.
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Diabelostertud Tinud Puestuy
Aurienach
Loveland
Trimble
New Vichna
Chiate
Clermont
Brown
Uigiland
Uy Grésne
Uy Vore Ren Eees
Court Matters in Common Pleas Court Judge Markley Presiding
In the common pleas court Monday Judge Markley presiding the following calls were heard. William Weaver vs Dora B Weavers confirmation and distribution. Taxes 105.85 except 5325 charged to estate of J C Weaver deceased costs of action spending counsel fee to Crane Ely 198.51 Nichols Nichols 75 Swing McDonald 75 taxed at 680.1. Shares to litigants about 360. Cincinnati Leaf Toadsueece Warehouse Company vs Jacob J Kline et al judgment 848 92 and order of sale in TM days. Barry Dudley vs Annie E Dudley decoree in partition. Henry Beagle vs Priscilla Myers et al confirmation and distribution.
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Common Pleas Court
Markley
William Weaver
Dora B
Ae Eee
Litigants
Cincinnati Leaf Toadsueece Warehouse Company
Jacob J. Kline
Barry Dudley
Annie E. Dudley
Henry Beagle
Priscilla Myers
Weather notes spark talk of rain and crops
A garbled dispatch cites Shakespeare on rain and quotes a Captain BE regarding weather impacts. It references farmer opinions and a commercial reporter noting scarce rain, predicting later delays or effects on crops and daily life.
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Shakespeare
Venice
Ubau
Wwe
Y. Hanlon
The Modern Style Of The Mopdfrn Paters
The piece critiques daily paper make-up arguing bold headlines on the first page overwhelm readers. It urges placing startling news upfront and finishing there with the second page carrying follow ups for a balanced, readable paper.
Sailor William Savage Reversed Court Martial Sentence
After a short shore leave following a Dewey era battle, William Savage of the United States Navy was arrested for intoxication and court martialed. The fleet commander disapproved the sentence and ordered Savage released to duty, praising the victory and warning against further misstep. Judge Breeding and family now travel East through multiple cities. A household product, Dr Thomas Electric Oil, is advertised for burns cuts and sore throats.
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William Savage
Dewey
Manila
Landsmay
United States Navy
Savage
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