The Code Duello in Tennessee Ends in Fatal Duel
Ridard Gelvin a Clermont county man travels to Tennessee to teach, clashes with Col Andrews over discipline, and after two weeks a duel ends with Andrews fatally shot. Gelvin then leaves for Europe, bearing the burden of the event and its taint on memory and emotion. The piece frames the duel as a relic of local customs and the brutal logic of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridard Gelvin
Monroe Township
John Gelvin
Tennessee
Clermont County
Ohio
Col
Washington Andrews
Secoss
Gelvin
Col. Andrews
Mr. Gelvin
The Good Doctor Surprise Birthday Feast
Last Friday Dr. Bishop turned 67 and family and neighbors staged a surprise party. He was guided to a decorated parlor and greeted with cheers as flowers and a 67 motif enhanced a charming table setting and a long shared meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop
Brown County Democrats Nominate Ticket for Sheriff to Prosecutor
The Brown county Democratic party named its ticket at recent primaries with Lee Richey for sheriff Y Stephenson for clerk of the courts Eli Parker for probate judge David Tarbell for prosecuting attorney James A Mc Elroy for infirmary director Frederick Bauer for commissioner and A B Sidwell for coroner The contest centered on the prosecuting attorney race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County
Lee Richey
Y. Stephenson
Eli B. Parker
David Tarbell
James A. McElroy
Frederick Bauer
A. B. Sidwell
Tragic Death of Young Lady in Hamlet Bathing
Charlotte Marshall aged 17 died after stepping beyond her depth in a pond while bathing with Amelia Mellen. Despite help and repeated resuscitation attempts, procedures failed and she was recovered about thirty minutes later. Her loss has caused deep sorrow among friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Marshall
Hamlet
Amelia Mellen
Marshall
Mellen
Will Camp Out In The Tennessee Mountains
M Lindsley and wife depart for Chattanooga to pitch tents in the mountains with a sister and her husband. They plan a restful season of fishing reading and socializing with mountaineers while Mr Lindsley seeks renewed health after a period of illness and overwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsley
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Well known ministers in Clermont county
The Commercial notes two renowned local ministers. Rev. B W Chidlaw enters his eightieth year and fifty fifth in ministry with no end in sight. He will supply Central Congregational Cincinnati for four Sabbaths during pastor Warren’s vacation. Rev Dr Strauss of Batavia Presbyterian preaches four sermons last Sabbath without fatigue, suggesting ministry will endure beyond seventy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Chidlaw
Presbyterian Church
Central Congregational Church
Cincinnati
Warren
Strauss
Batavia
They Were Married Finally in Batavia
Two young people sought marriage in Batavia last Friday after interviews at the probate office and at Rev. Dr. Straus’s home. Delays included unavailable officials but Rev. Dr. Straus finally performed the ceremony and the couple wed. Simmons Liver Regulator advertised as a remedy for wakefulness and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Walt Simmons
Dr. Weeks
Squire Dennison
Mayor Bishop
Illustrious Prisoners Lose Private Tables at Penitentiary
Columbus correspondent notes Warden Dyer bans raw rations and private dining for select inmates. All prisoners now dine together in the regular dining room, ending special tables. Affected inmates include E. L. Harper, Treasurer Coleman, Cashier Rhodes, Treasurer Simons, Lawyer Smith, and Cashier Holliday. Ex-Auditor Al Graham remains exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
The
Enquirer
Dyer
E. L. Harper
Fidelity Bank Fame
Coleman
Warren County
Rhodes
Champaign County
Simons
Darke County
Smith
Auglaize
Holliday
Mt. Gilead
Clermont Camp Meeting Praised as Finest Grounds
The Loveland camp grounds praised by travelers as the finest in America. German camp closes after a week. English camp continues visiting. Sessions feature Dr. Keen, Dr. Steele, Dr. Spencer, and Rev. Ahrens with sermons, prayer, and altar services led by various pastors and church leaders.
Way of Holiness Sermon and Camp Meeting Summary
Dr Nippert preached on the way of holiness at the camp meeting with a farewell tone as campers listened to multiple sessions led by Rev Schrively Starr Steele VanAnda Keen W Spencer and others Friday activities included sunrise prayer, Bible readings, children's and youth meetings, and sermons. The Chau tauqua Assembly will admit season ticket holders to the Normal Assembly free and Miss May Warner will teach calisthenics. A death occurred at the grounds as Prof Chas VanCleve and family faced the loss of their seven months old baby. The event closed Sunday with over 10000 in attendance.
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Daniel Steele
W. A. Spencer
Philadelphia
Board of Church Extension
Spencer
L. F. VanCleve
Cincinnati
Miss. Dennis
VanAnda
Young Folk’s Tabernacle
Bishop Morris
C. Golder
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
William Ahrens
Indianapolis
Indiana
United States
Father Ahrens
Wm. Borcherding
Newport
Kentucky
Zion
Nippert
Schrively
D. J. Starr
Keen
Chautauqua Assembly
May Warner
Chautauqua School of Physical Culture
Golder
Chas, VanCleve
Troy
Record of Historic Heat Extremes Across Europe and tropics
An 18th century chronicle notes severe heat events in Europe from 1705 to 1798. It cites drought on the Rhine Loure and Seine in 1308 and 1304, temperatures reaching 118 degrees in 1778, stifling Bologna heat driving people underground, and whole regions suffering sun cooked meat and desiccated crops. Humboldt is quoted on 125 degree tropical heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Loure
Seine
Bologna
Humbolt
Weary of the World A Portsmouth Daughter Ends Her Life
A bright young Portsmouth woman daughter of conductor Dugin died by rat poison after a family dispute over a love affair. She was found in her chamber after an extended absence, surrounded by friends and family in distress. Her death follows a recent loss in the Dugin family and a tradition of sympathy in Warren County. Knights meeting is announced for Thursday with increased lodge membership. Also a medical notice touts Chamberlain's remedy for cholera infantum with a local merchant listing.
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Dugin
Portsmouth
Dugins
Warren County
Miami
Cincinnati
Chamberlain
A. W. Walter
Walteraburg, Il
Dr. Bunn
Batavia
Irwin & Cobb
Wiliamsbag
Maiden All Forlorn in Mt. Pisgah Gossip
A lengthy Mt. Pisgah tale centers on an 85 year old maiden with a rumored baby, four wandering young men avoiding fatherhood, and a wealthy family parent facing seduction suits. The piece blends satire and local rumor about marriage, bachelorhood, and social scandal.
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Mt. Pisgah
Kentucky
Fire destroys Henry Talley barn in Mulberry
A barn at Henry Talley in Mulberry burned last Saturday night destroying hay grain tools and other stored items. The cause remains under investigation as officials search for the origin of the fire.
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Henry Talley
Mulberry
Hand Injury Forces Amputation for Railroad Worker
Wilbur Kirgan, a C. G. and P. road worker at Bethel, was caught between bumpers while coupling cars last Friday. He escaped other injuries but suffered a badly mangled hand that will require the amputation of his thumb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Kirgan
Bethel
Picnic and fishing party returns with large catch
Horace Hamilton, Will Sterling, Percy Ash burn and Ed Parrott camped on Eight Mile for a combined picnic and fishing trip last week and returned with a fish load that nearly broke the scales. John Devine, eight, of Walnut Hills, was run over by the Portsmouth express on a track near his home and lost a leg with the other severely mangled. he was taken to hospital and may not survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Hamilton
Will Sterling
Percy Ashburn
Ed. Parrott
John Devine
Walnut Hills
Portsmouth Express
Goshens Defeated by Milfords in Milford Battle
The Goshens who held the county banner for two years were edged 4 to 2 by Milford at Milford ball park after a tight contest. Billy Lloyd pitched for Milford, drawing praise as a second Billy Rhines.
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Goshens
Milfords
Goshen
Cincinnatians
Milford Ball Park
Billy Lloyd
Billy Rhines
Old land sale affidavit hints at 1848 auction details
An affidavit notes Alfred Goodrich land sale by Thomas L. Shields as special master. It lists four town lots appraised at 1200 and two lands at 30 and 35 per acre, with sale set for July 29, 1848 and cash in gold or silver on sale day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Goodrich
Thomas L. Shields
Chile
Cleaning hands with bleaching powder and chemicals
The article explains a method from Chemical Trade Journal to remove stubborn dirt from hands in chemical works. It details mixing bleaching powder soda ash and sawdust, saturating with caustic soda liquor, rubbing hands, rinsing, and optional acid treatments plus glycerine for softness. It notes odors and cautions on stain removal with chlorate and hydrochloric acid when bleaching powder is unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Chemical Trade Journal
The Institute Banquet Promises Affordable Dinners and Lectures
Clermont teachers are urged to attend next Monday at Felicity for a banqueting season with two weeks of meals and lectures. The program features Wilmington College president, professors, and musicians, offering theology, history, language, science, geography, music, penmanship, and spelling critiques at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Felicity
U.S
Wilmington College
Cross
West Union
Houck
Felter
I. N. Jordan
J. High Stauffer
Londonville
Georgie Thompson
Loveland
Eugene Dial
Olive Branth
Changes in Batavia rail line and new equipment noted
The article reports a pay car's return, a $6500 steam shovel at the gravel bank, and the Batavia hill abandonment with a six mile track rebuild through Four Mile to Summit. A new engine arrives from the shops with a loud whistle, while service will double car capacity on the hill route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Hill
Davis
Batavia
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Tennes
Europe
Gelyin
Stock Simmons Liver Regulator
R. V. Cox
Haddock's
Sta
Dennis & Teasdale
the Courier
Brown County Democrats
Simmons Liver Regulator
Guished
Veterans
Clermont’s
Royal
America
Rothweiler
L. Nippert
Reliable Drug Store
Broadway
A. O.2wick
L. K. Marty
the Institute
Railroad Notes
Edward Knauver
Amelia
Knauers
Archie Tatman
Talmage
Dr. Henson
Baptist Divine
Chicago
J. W. Mason
Ripley District
D. K. Harvey
Milford
Mason
Georgetown
Clinton County
Teachers’ Institute
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