16 Jul 1890
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1890
Page
1
A Chicago memorial card operation targets Batavia households by posing as a census contactor. It records names ages and death dates then offers gold lettered memorial cards at inflated prices. Ladies object to desecrating memories and many force the agent to erase names.
Commissioners examine plans from Pauly Jail Building Co of St. Louis and adopt the jail design with bidders free to use own patents. The county will demolish the present row of buildings to reuse materials. Bond sale bids opened $85,000. Milford bank's bid $111 premium accepted. Court scraps and new cases noted. travel ads promote the Big Four tourist route to eastern resorts.
A Tate township farmer using a kerosene lantern while cutting hay at night suffered severe burns when the lantern oil ignited the flame, leaving him unconscious and badly burned from ankles to head. Neighbors and horses alerted, he was treated at home before a physician arrived. He quipped that he should not let the Courier reveal his mistake.
On the Little Miami River east bank several Indian burial mounds are being opened by a research team including M. H. Saville and Prof. Putnam of Harvard, with Dr. Mets of Madisonville. The private excavation will yield results to be detailed in an October Century article.
The Pittsburg Leader praises William Main & Co. as the best twenty five cent show seen here and notes they pay all bills and run a square operation. The act will exhibit in Batavia on Saturday August 26, drawing a full tent and promising a return within two years if not sooner.
A massive explosion at Kings Powder Mills near South Lebanon leveled the mill complex and multiple buildings. At least 12 killed, with many injured and missing, as relief trains and volunteers respond. A man named William Frauley was fatally involved. much of the area near the Miami road is reported wrecked. The tragedy also raises concerns about Paris green poisoning causing severe illness among local families.
A Wilmington divorce case reveals a minister husband and temperance evangelist wife amid alleged misbehavior. The couple face testimony from two children, with claims of improper visits and notes to men. The trial stains religious communities and family life.
J Runkey, a German farmer at Glen Este, bought cabbage from Cincinnati for guests. After a dinner for seven, all victims fell violently ill with retching and vomiting, prompting neighbors to intervene as panic spread.
A group of ten year men convenes to examine and potentially adjust the methods of land appraisers, aiming to address overstatements and ensure accurate assessments across parcels and properties. Their discussion centers on standards and corrective steps.
Williamsburg welcomes a two acre brick yard by Joseph Budd, Joseph F Knight, and D A Rees near the railroad line. Creager machines will produce 25 000 bricks daily with sixty workers at about 1 25 a day. The plant signals growth, job creation, and local industry expansion.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues Iowa Republicans erred in embracing prohibition, noting a voter exodus and power gains by Democrats. It contends the party must adopt an enforceable temperance law to regain Iowa’s ascendancy, rather than defend a failing policy. Also promotes Chamberlain’s remedy for cholera infantum with local endorsements and prices.
James Homan of Bantam reports a valuable horse killed last week by a copperhead bite while grazing. The snake was killed, marking the sixth copperhead slain at Bantam this season. Farmers are urged to organize a hunt to curb the danger.
Official forecast for the thin vicinity calls for cooler weather today with showers. Affected area is expected to see scattered rain and lower temperatures throughout the day. Municipal advisories urge residents to carry rain gear and monitor updates.
A barn belonging to John Grabb and grain from neighbor Thomas Boone were burned last week. The fire started in a hot box on the threshing machine of Mr. Binkley. The loss is heavy for all involved.
In Clifton New Rich mond on Wednesday night last the large two story house owned by Mrs Warren and occupied by Wm Donalson was entirely destroyed by fire. Most household goods were saved and the loss is covered by insurance. The blaze started from a defective flue.
The Theodore Cramer barn burned on Friday with little loss of property. A fine mare and colt were saved after brave efforts by a group of small boys. The mare was badly scorched and may die. Suspected arson led authorities to suspect a half witted man who has loitered near the site. He is believed to have escaped from an asylum and residents grow nervous.
A large old storage building on Bullskin creek in Cedron burned last Wednesday night. Once a flouring mill, it was owned by Mrs. Lafyette Metzgar and held tobacco for Myers and McGraw. Ember from a nearby straw stack started the fire. nearby buildings were saved with great effort. Loss may reach 2000 dollars, partly insured by Ohio Farmers Company.
Kate Field cites archives showing George Washington allegedly drank and made an agreement with his gardener Philip Bater for regular intemperance. The pact included a morning dram and grog at meals plus seasonal gifts to fund drinking four days at Christmas four days, Easter two days, and Whitsuntide two days.
The article extols the Institute as a premier annual event for teachers and friends, blending recreation with professional growth. It promises large attendance, rich programs, and a stimulating experience that merges pleasure with scholarly exchange at Felicity.
John Simons and wife of Cincinnati visit Prof E B Rhodes. Mrs James McMath of Canton welcomed to Batavia by old home friends. Miss Susan Hambleton of Cincinnati visits uncle Edwin Hambleton on Wood Street. Constipation and piles note promotes Simmons Liver Regulator. Stirling and Moons offer discounted stock of buggies and carriages to close out season with easy terms.
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