Bench Bar and Jury In Batavia Court Cases Highlight Week
The Batavia court week featured Nancy Simonton found guilty of larceny involving a striped bed tick and a silk handkerchief. Sullivan acquitted in the liquor-to-minor case, with several other actions including habeas corpus petitions, divorces, and judgments noted. Judge Loudon set docket items for June 2 as sessions resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Simonton
Loveland
Nancy
Florence Hall
Parrott
Sullivan
Oliver Sullivan
New Richmond
State
O. P. Sullivan
Robert Thin
Irving H. Swink
McMath
Laura Wayt
J. Penn Garvey Et al
L. W. Shinkle
Rice
Simonton
First National Bank
Batavia
Ferris
McCoy
Woodward
Lamar & Wiley
Woods
Barbara Faul
Minerva Scott
Louis Townsend
Anna Townsend
Nancy J. Hendrixson
F. J. Roudebush
Peter Brunaugh
Catharine John
Loudon
Cowen
Tureday
Brooks, Watereid'a Co
Adatson
Debolecabes Waterfield & C0
Harvey M
Bigam and related cases move through delayed jury schedule
The record notes a two week recess for the regular jury with marching orders possible at any time. Auditor Temple's room and commissioner sessions proceed, bills totaling 1 704 48 approved Monday, and bonds of 5000 each issued for multiple turnpikes. A petition to divide Franklin township into voting precincts was approved with appointed dividers to report in ten days. On Tuesday, bills were allowed totaling 1 869 62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Porter &Fmery
Dixon
Land transfers and sheriff sales in New Richmond area
A sequence of property transfers and sheriff sales is recorded, listing numerous parcels of land by grantee and grantor, with acreages and prices, across Jackson Tate Wayne and Batavia townships. Notable entries include Elisha B. Gardner to Mary E. E. Davis for 4 acres, 875 dollars. Ann Snel et al to James H. Anderson for 70 acres, 1888.90. and various buyers including W. D. Bennett and Philip Gatch among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M
John Tilton
New Richmond
Judah ‘Ton
Same
Sam
Elisha B. Gardner
Mary E. E. Davis
Batavia
Eara L. Hodges
Edward Edges
Tate
Ann Snel Et al
James H. Anderson
Jackson
Sam Sheriff
Frank E. Bettle
New Rich
Henry
Anna Gabet
James Irwin
Wayne T
Riley
Arabella
Donaldson
J. Bearkirt
Pers Arers
Wilamsbere
D. M
Wi Bredwell
John C. Wilson
A. Daniel
L. Weaver
Henny
Wouter
Celia Sav
Joanna
T. J
Elizabeth L. Het
David
Atin Kugler
Roin Se
Jona
G. W. Good
Land
Lee
Rebecca Morton
John W
Emiline Good
N. Oe
Mary L
Button Te Ae Boda
Eam Ee
W. Shinkerie
L. J
Been
Cree
Hester Stor
A. Pradiey
Philip Kennedy
Lota
de Mellon
Philip Gatch
Marie Gatch
W. C. Mellen
Prominent Citizen Faces Off With Judge Over Colorful Marriage Plan
A Tate township resident sought a marriage license from Probate Judge Swing. The would-be groom’s questions revealed a plan to wed a woman of color, which the judge deemed illegal and torn up the document in front of him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Township
Tate
Dispute Over Loveland Camp Grounds Continues
The Loveland Camp Grounds ownership remains disputed between the Methodist church and the Camp Meeting Association. A committee report says the M B church neither owns nor controls the grounds. Methodist ministers at the Book Concern debated the report with a resolution backing the Camp Meeting Association. Mrs. Jamus Glanton and daughter Mary of Columbus Indiana visit Mrs. Be Denham.
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Loveland Camp
Methodist Church
Camp Meeting Association
M. B
Jaamus Glanton
Miss Mary
Columbus, Indiana
BE. L. Denham
Comparative Wealth on Batavia Turnpike Tale
A Bethel innkeeper recalls a Batavia turnpike episode with a six in hand wagon and a baggage van. French passengers traveling with a feather bed hidden thousands in gold, totaling 12 000 dollars, revealed when the bed was opened at Williamsburg. The tale ends with friends toasting the emigrants’ fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham Allen
Allen House
Bethel
Batavia
Whig Holleman
Allen
Sojbrisk
New York
Williamsburg
Roleaux
Mike
Exempting Soldiers From Road Work Under New Law
A historic road statute grants honorably discharged soldiers exemption from road labor. The piece recalls soldiers' extensive service in road building, repairs, and travel, noting their sacrifices and arguing for pensions or relief rather than road duties.
Fourth Annual Hulick-Weaver Family Reunion at Branch Hill Grove
The Fourth Annual Hulick-Weaver reunion will be held on Branch Hill Grove grounds on June 26. A large gathering is expected with a 9 0 o’clock a.m. opening and a full programme featuring singing, talks by A Hulick and Rev B Smith, essays by Mamie Whittaker, band music, and a dinner. Organ address by A Hulick and a memo by Ed C Ely outline the family alliance and arrangements are led by W R Ely and B F Moyer. All friends of either family are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branch Hill Grove
Begg Estes
Iestieses
B. Smith
Fee Tesla
A. Hulick
C. Ely
Woman’s Sphere
Mamie Whittaker
W. R. Ely
B. F. Moyer
B. J. Ricker
Batavia
Amelia
New Palestine
Withamavillé
Tabasco
Mt. Carmel
The Unite Marriage Ceremony Of Governor Bill
The ceremony performed by Squire Dennison draws praise from readers including ex Justice Norris. Norris lauds its originality and departure from stereotyped forms, noting its entertaining nature and potential profitability for Dennison’s enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Bill
Squire Dennison
The
Courier
Norris
William
Inskeep Dramatic Company entertains Batavia crowd
The Inskeep Dramatic Company visited Batavia last week delivering popular dramas to sizable audiences. Leading man Harry Pease is a veteran of the stage and well known across the state. They travel next to Georgetown Ripley Hillsboro Jackson and other points. The Courier wishes them a prosperous season. Cincinnati Pioneers meet at Williamsburg park tomorrow with a program offering pleasant day in shade and dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Harry Pease
Georgetown
Ripley
Hillsboro
Jackson
Courier
Cincinnati
Willamsburg Park
Petition Sparks Bethel Post Office Appointment Row
A petition circulates for appointing Manning junior to Bethel post office while Reed’s prior appointment stands contested. Manning Jr. supporters press for his selection as Reed’s remonstrance gathers signatures. Manning continues handling mail as Bethel residents demand change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Manning
Bethel
Newspapers reflect political chatter and local notices
A collage of brief snippets from various Ohio papers notes marriages rumors, political alignments, a railroad receiver in charge, a town hall dedication, editorial association questions, grand jury indictments against liquor dealers, editor appointments, and a push to settle accounts with the Monitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monitor
Squire Jones
Mt. Oreb Monitor
Noted Ohio Republican Kennedy Praised By Telegraph
The Hamilton Telegraph hails General Bob Kennedy as the most popular Republican in Ohio aside from Foraker. It lauds his clarity, resolve, and willingness to fulfill duty. It contrasts him with legislators deemed demagogues, trimmers, and time-servers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
Bob Kennedy
Ohio
Hamilton Telegraph
Tarbell Nominated For Circuit Judge Seat
Hillsboro Gazette nominates Judge David Tarbell of Brown County for the circuit judge position. The Democrat is praised as a credit to his profession and anticipated to ride a possible Democratic wave this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Tarbell
Brown County
Banner County
David
Tarbell
Hillsboro
Sale of the Cincinnati and Eastern railroad planned
The Cincinnati and Eastern railroad is to be sold after a Clinton county Common Pleas court order last week. Terms are to be set by June 23 with the road advertised for sale. Under Receiver Coates the line has shown well but sale may place it with new owners able to upgrade to standard gauge. Clermont Sun notes curiosities about local figures and press changes.
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Cincinnati and Eastern Railroad
Common Pleas Court
Clinton County
Wilmington
Coates
Cincinnati and Eastern
Ed Patchell
Stonelick
Clermont County
Clermont
Clermont Sun
Courier
Sun
Sale of C and E road favored by lenders and officials
The Portsmouth Tribune reports the C and E road sale may place the line in hands able to fund improvements. Wells A. Hutchins and 8 B Matthews led lien and bondholder groups supporting immediate sale, while Governor Foraker and partners represented third mortgage holders opposing the current sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth Tribune
Wells A. Hutchins
B. Matthews
Governor Foraker
Death on the Fulton line claims Mrs Gools life
An elderly woman from Elenor named Mrs Gool was killed at Fulton station after alighting from a train and being struck by a moving engine on an adjacent track. Her son in law Morris Gibson, who works at the station, identified the body noting the close affectionate bond with his mother in law.
Cincinnati and Georgetown railroad push eyed by officers and locals
Auditor Shinn and J K Pollard urge Peabody and Brockman to back the C and G railroad. They plan to visit Adams county this month to evaluate inducements. Also recounted are veteran Frank Glancy’s misadventure and mayoral taxation dates in Batavia and surrounding towns.
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Cincinnati and Georgetown
Shinn
J. K. Pollard
Peabody
Brockman
Cincinnati
Big Four Road
Adams County
Weat Union Scion
Tobacco market report from Bodman’s warehouse
The market last week showed improvement in tobacco condition though sales closed firm. Demand favors bright trash and high order tobacco is neglected. New Brown county sales totaled 88 birds with prices from 92.90 to 4.16 from 434 to 644, Old Brown birds sold at 6 to 9%.
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New Brown County
Old Brown
Petition Seeks Release of Alfred Norman in Wayne Township
A petition signed by 850 Wayne township residents asks commissioners to release Alfred Norman from imprisonment for an alleged liquor law violation. No action has been taken yet. The community grows skeptical that some convictions stem from spite, arguing a man should not hang for an apple hitch.
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Wayne Township
Alfred Norman
Wayne township marshal in arrest bond set at 600 dollars
District 8 Wayne township marshal Hill was arrested Monday for attempted reported incident against Lib Cramer. After a hearing before Squire Maxfield in Marathon he was bound over to the grand jury in $600. Batavians prepare to attend the Pioneer meeting at Williamsburg tomorrow invited by the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Hill
Wayne Township
Lib Cramer
Squire Maxfield
Marathon
Lloyd
Batavia
Williamsburg
Georgetown Case Brings Nelson Lurber Before Mayor Parker
Nelson Lurber, mute, faced charges of family mistreatment in Georgetown after his wife’s death left him living unlawfully with his daughter. The 22 year old victim, frail and ill, testified as witnesses described a revolting case. The mayor held Lurber over to the grand jury and warned the daughter may face prosecution if she aided the abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Lurber
Parker
Lurber
Old Veteran Seeks Pension Increase From Kenesaw Wound
Frank Reed of Company A, wounded at Kenesaw, recently passed through Batavia en route to Washington to petition for a pension increase. He owns a Kansas homestead but cannot work due to disability and asks old comrades to send regards through the Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reed
Company “ A
Kenesaw
Batavia
Washington
Kansas
Logtown man held on charge after county scare
Thomas Brown of Logtown terrorized the town and country on Saturday evening. Squire Maxfield of Marathon bound him over on a $200 bond after the incident. Nelson Hill witnessed the event and the county saved about forty cents a day for board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Brown
Logtown
Squire Maxfield
Marathon
Thomas
Nelson Hill
Reverend Walker to Preach at Presbyterian Church Sunday
Rev. L. F. Walker President of Oxford Female College will preach at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday the 20th instant. He is esteemed able and eminent and resigned the College Hill pastorate years ago to lead the college where prosperity has since increased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Walker
Oxford Female College
Presbyterian Church
College Hill Presbyterian Church
Liquor Trade Applicants Named by Auditors
The auditor lists A Kirgan from Pierce township John Weil of Union and John Chaney from Wayne as continuing in the liquor trade following their declarations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kirgan
Pierce Township
John Weil
Union
John Chaney
Wayne
Judge Bans By Standers From Juries in Louisville Court
Judge Jackson of the Louisville circuit court prohibits bystanders from serving on juries. He cites unjust acquittals and mistrials caused by spectators lingering in the courtroom as the reason for the rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Louisville Circuit Court
Cincinnati Telegram
Prominent Nicholsville Man Badly Injured by Horse
William Johnson, a notable Nicholsville resident, was kicked by his horse last week causing a broken jaw and severe head injuries. Doctors express grave doubts about his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Johnson
Nicholsville
Proper Bride and Bed Search Allegation
A Kentucky newspaper quips about Mrs. Grover Cleveland allegedly looking under her bed for a man. The piece calls the notion improper and notes a bride in her senses would not conduct such a search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Kentucky State Journal
Post Office Reopened at Blowville with New Postmaster
The Blowville post office, discontinued on April 14, is re established in this county with John Bowen esq named postmaster.
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Blowville
This County
John Bowen
Batavia Pride and Local Court Case Highlight City News
A Batavia town hall pride note accompanies a detailed court report from Cincinnati where Tux sult of Jacob Clark sues B G Penn for damages over a limber contract, verdict awarded to Penn for 9640, with cross-petition. The piece also honors a nearby Methodist church, urging preservation of its ivy-clad landmark.
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Jacob Clark
Hamilton County
B.G. Penn
Amelia
Clark
Superior Court
Cincinnati
Judge Force and & Jury
Penn
W.A. Hicks, Evans & Roetine
Mallon & Coffey
John Johnisorts
Susan Footer
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Court and Jury
Habeas
Milford B. & L. Co
Sarah A. Cox
T. P. White
Hall
Bigam
Milford & Chillicothe Turnpike Company
Russian Hair Felt Company
William Afspring
Boyer
White
M. & C.turnpike
McNeir
Iden
One E Co. Ve
John McGraw
Bettle
van Briggle
Todd
Corbin
Sale Aid
Wiley Va
H. Woods
de- Sean
Widmier
Miley M. Bigam
Harvey A. Bigam
James Clark
Wim. Pease
Kell
Thes Banner
Batavia Township
Witmer Fashier
Tees Tetas
Franklin
Washington Ferre
Rene Ren
Monroe
Bans Asses
Pierce
Union US Assoc
Miami
Goshen
Melle Hulick
Cleveland
Brown County News
Mills Gardner
Columbus
Maysville
Union Record
C. & E. Railroad
B. F. Coates
Manchester
Womanchester
Senators
Delaware Gazette
Scioto County
New Era
Allen O. Myers
Cincinnati Enquirer
McLean
John R
Wilmington Journal
Edrene
Frank Glancy
Carson
Owensville
Judge Cowen
Andy Miller
Dr. Ashburn
G. R. Garerry
Osgood
Indiana
Rube
Bodman
Brown County Beast
Nee S
Independent
Philip Hoffman
Moscow
Hiram McKibben
Mr. H
Methodiat
Wally Cees
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