Leveland Council Battle Over Mayor Hineman Appointment
Frequent clashes erupt as Leveland officials reject Mayor Hineman's bid to fill Lily's vacancy with Horace Gunton. The council voids the vacancy, declines a special election, and votes to strip the mayor of appointing power. Stormy session ends with new rent demand and removal provisions. A stray personal note about Aurelia contrasts with the turmoil.
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Leveland
J. R. Hinéman
J. M.lily
Horace Gunton
Lily
Courict
Wes
J. Casey
Croekxe
Bendh
W. McMahan
Nene
George Hathorne
Ami
Comeeil
Law Enforces Destruction of Infected Fruit Trees
The notice states a new law requires destroying all fruit trees afflicted with black x disease and other contagious illnesses. Authorities emphasize obedience as a civic duty and measure aims to protect crops and public health.
Daughters of Rebecca Lodge Officers Installed
Bethel held Thursday evening installation of Daughters of Rebecca Lodge officers. Nellie Hutson named Nvc, Cora Carter G, Ella Scott secretary, Effie Maribben conductor, Bessie Farker Warren, Hettie Whorpe chaplain, James Witopatriex R 8 to NvG, Iva Millner L 8 for V.G, W. M. Scots, Booma Hilly L. 1 G, Mone Marie Goodwin KR 5 to NuG, Letta Barrett L. 8 to V.c.
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Daughters of Rebecca Lodge
Bethel
Nellie Hutson
Nvc
Cora Carter
Ella Scott
Effie Maribben
Bessie Farker
Warren
Hettie Whorpe
James Witopatriex
Iva Millner
V.G
W. M. Scots
Miss Booma
Hilly
Mone Marie Goodwin
Mies Letta
V.c
New Sleep-Drug Found in Mexico Aids Insane Hospital Use
A new sleep-inducing critic, described as potent and painless, has been found in Mexico and proposed for use in a women’s insane hospital. It is made from the seed of the white zapote and reportedly produces tranquil, refreshing sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Insane Hospital
Henry Meaphy Hurt in Ridge Road Incident
Henry Meaphy, manager of the road work across the ridge, fractured his elbow and broke two bones after a fall during a scuffle with a friend last Thursday. The injury is described as very painful and elicited sympathy from Murphys friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Meaphy
Muraing
Murphys
Bicycle Race Incident Delays Finish at Georgetown
In the Brown County News report of Georgetown bicycle races Burch Miller collided with Buckwall causing Miller to fall and be unable to finish Buckwall crossed the tape first with Jacobs second and Thompson third The account notes the fall as severe though non fatal and the crowd reacted to the incident
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Brown County News
Georgetown
Miller
Buckwall
Duckwall
Jacobs
Thompson
Revival Seeker's Windward Wording Ends in Tent Tumble
The Courier recalls Rev John K Hall a Blanchester mountebank who prayed for calamity to awaken locals. A wind storm followed and ripped his tent apart, causing panic but no repentance. The piece jestingly notes readers might have preferred his fate to Lake Ele.
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John K. Hall
Blanchester
Lake Ele
Accident to a Veteran General Dell Holter
General Dell Holter demonstrated skill in handling horses but a wheel dropping from his buggy forced a loss of control. The carriage wheels detached, the horse dashed along the turnpike with the veteran clinging to the lines, and the rig finally stopped at Judge Grimth’s residence. He sustained bruises but was not seriously injured.
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Dell Holter
Chan
Sixty Years a Williamsburg Anniversary Celebrated
A Williamsburg couple, Uncle William and Aunt Polly Kain, were surprised by neighbors on July 16 1897 as they marked sixty years of marriage. Relatives, friends, and old and young gathered at their home for a grand feast with spring chickens and cake, followed by greetings from distant kin and a touching sermon and benediction. Their son W A Kain organized the event while grandson Nicholas West Kain spoke warmly of their influence. The couple, aged 80 and 89 respectively, shared tears and praise as the community celebrated a long life of faith and family.
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William
Polly ‘Kain
Geo. West
William &. Kai
Polly West Kain
Kulten
Ealing
G. M. Futton
Polly
Willigmeburg
W. A. Kain
Wade William
Nicholas Sinks wiXain
Columbus
Grandpa
Alls Web
Nancy Smith
Agatha West
Henry ©. Kain
Hese
William West
Iowa
Cynical Notion Of Love And Reform In Society
A reader’s cynical note argues that real love endures only when a woman does not abuse a man. It claims women often act as reformers, losing influence as they nag and fault find. The piece ends by noting the uncertain nature of angels.
Frightful Death of Amelia Woman by Lightning Strike
Mrs George Anderson of Aurelia was instant killed by a bolt during a storm as she walked home from Amelia with five children at her side. The blow struck on the head near Hicks store. Her funeral drew a large crowd and many mourners expressed sympathy for the family.
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George Anderson
Aurelia
Anderson
End
Amélia
Hick
Cline Avenue
Atvonce
Batavia
Amelia
Anna Brown
Clermont
Willie Flake
PILING UP EXPENSES IN Adams County public office probe
The Courier reports ongoing litigation over misapplied funds tied to Adams County offices over 116 years. Ex auditor Henry J. Thomas and bondsmen face a 2400 charge for overcharges as tax payers risk further costs despite likely weak prospects for recovery.
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Adams County
Henry J. Thomas
Clermont Poet Parody Authored by G L Aultman
A Clermont boy G L Aultman of Cincinnati business writes a playful parody inspired by Rudyard Kipling and mentions publication in the Times Star and Clermont Courier. The piece, crediting the Star for first publication, is printed alongside notes about local shop upgrades.
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Clermont
G. L. Aultmean
Cincinnati
Times Star
the Courier
Star
Little Gem
Times-Star
Clermont Courier
Rudyard Kipling
Changes in Tariff Rates Hit Grocers Across Staples
The New Tariff Schedules detail revised rates for fruits and nuts including peaches currants cherries and pineapples with various per bushel and per pound charges. Oranges lemons limes grapefruit pomelos face per pound rates plus 30 percent ad valorem on boxes and peel preserves. Almonds nuts chicory root cocoa substitutes and related items also see rate changes.
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Wien
Goshen Camp Meeting Set At Shiloh Camp Ground
The Goshen camp meeting association announces its annual gathering at Shiloh Camp Ground starting Friday July 30 and running through Sunday August 2 with Epworth League day. Rev Geo WY Morris of this place leads public services plus Reverends Barnes Buxton Morris and Munsey. Music directed by C P Ferguson with hotel and stable accommodations under H M Gaskell.
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Goshen
C. P. Ferguson
Tatavia
H. M. Gaskell
Commissioners Set Multiple County Bridge Contracts
Last week the board awarded contracts for bridge work and related projects across townships in Batavia Pierce Jackson Franklin and others. Randolph Rush lands lumber and masonry work for the east end bridge at two dollars per hundred and per perch. J E Parvin builds a protective wall at Pierce for 125. Wile Bros repairs a bridge for 3.50. Louis Jones posts notices on Cedron bridge. Henry Frey paints a county bridge for 700. George Keen provides coal at 2.65 per ton. William Favrer straightens Stonelick creek near Edward Patchell for 297 with engineer estimate 700. Experts say they would hesitate to take the contract at that estimate. Favorable opinion notes Favrer’s good work.
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Randolph Rush
East End
Batavia
J. E. Parvin
Pierce Township
A. Thiery
Jackson Township
Wile Bros
Louis Jones
Cedron
Henry Frey
Franklin Township
George
Screened Jackson
Wiliam Favrer
Stonelick Creek
Edward Patchell
Favrer
Dogs hold countywide convention amid heat of last week
In Batavia dogs gathered for a lively evening as each tried to attract the speaker, all seeming to be recognized and barking in unison. Local dogology notes a hot weather confab, leaving citizens short on sleep while assessors report Clermont totaling 2,140 dogs with 71 females across townships.
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Batavia
Clermont
Fort Ancient noted as largest preserved Mound Builder site
The Dayton Journal describes Fort Ancient on the Little Miami near Lebanon as the largest and finest preserved Mound Builder site. It spans about one hundred acres inside and about eighty seven outside the walls and is state property with purchases starting in 1800.
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Dayton Journal
Little Miami River
Lebanon
Warren County
Europe
America
London
Paris
Berlin
Ferocious attack with intent to kill sparks jail entry
Joseph Alexander was jailed by Sheriff Teal after being brought from Loveland by Marshal Robert Martin. He is charged with assault with intent to kill Joseph Smith, a colored man, during a quarrel. A double bladed axe injured Smith, who nearly lost an arm. Alexander awaits grand jury action. The jail holds four prisoners, two white and two black, including Purday and Williams.
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Joseph Alexander
Teal
Loveland
Robert Martin
Alexander
Joseph Smith
Smith
Hindman
Thore
Isham Kissen
Summit
Whittling Lesson Ends in Emergency for Young Boy
A father’s cautionary advice about whittling led to a scare when Frank Jones, using a sharp knife, slipped and cut his stomach. Doctors treated him with stitching and a sewing machine, but the boy survived and is recovering.
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Frank Jones
Frankie
Adams County Suit Over Baltimore Property Valued at Up to 3 Million
In West Union Adams County, heirs of Thomas Newman and the Caraways seek a Baltimore, Maryland property. The heirs descended from Chandrick Penn who settled locally. Penn left 1805 inheritance of 68 acres and vanished three years, returning with bark. The property, valued between 500 thousand and 3 million, is contested by Senator Foraker and A. C. Thompson.
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West Union
Adams County
Baltimore
Maryland
Thomas Newman
Caraways
Shumaker
Newmans
Chandrick Penn
Newman
Chadrack Penn
Senator Foraker
A. C. Thompson
Goshen Farmer Dies Suddenly From Heart Disease
Captain W. F. Conner of Goshen died at age 47 from heart disease while pursuing daily tasks. He was a prosperous farmer and highly respected in the community, with strong expressions of regret from neighbors and friends.
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W. F. Conner
Goshen
Llosa
Royal Baking Powder Elevates Biscuits and Cakes
Housewives seek lighter palates with reliable leavening and healthful ingredients. Adulterated cream of tartar and soda carry lime, earth and alum, causing uneven rises and bad flavors. Royal Baking Powder promises pure, precise leavening for light, digestible results free from common impurities.
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Tne
Hydrophobia Debate and Dog Bite Warnings in July Heat
The article argues hydrophobia is rare and likely not a true disease from dog bites. It cites Dr. Charles W. Dulles and Dr. Woods and urges the press to stop spreading “newspaper hydrophobia.” It describes rabies symptoms and advises caution with dogs and hot vapor bath treatment for bites.
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Capine
Sirus
Courier
New York
Our Animal Friends
Charles W. Dulles
University of Pennnsylvania
Europe
Pennsylvania
Woods
United States
Dulles
Society For the Lrevention of Cruelty To Animals
Democratic campaigning and inflammatory tactics alleged
A letter reports on Democrats plotting a campaign with farm colonies in settled districts. Workers would be housed in colonies where bad money literature circulates and ox dinners with hard cider are promised after lengthy speeches. Mine owners would cover champagne and meals amid political agitation.
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E. L. Aultman
Joan Bunn
Grocers
Shiloh
Batavid
Franklin
Jackson Laurel
Monroe
Bantam
Milford
Miami
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Stonelick
Tar
Adsessa
Tate Sereeset
Nort Union
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Adams
William Miller
Burwell
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