Widow and soldiers aid for Gen Van Cleve praised by Congress
The Congressional Record notes relief for Horatio Phillips Van Cleve, once a major general, now nearly 80 and poor, with a bill to place him on the retired list as a second lieutenant. The measure aims to end his pension and provide three-fourths of a $1,400 annual pay, while his wife supported him through charity.
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Congressional
Army of the Cumberland
H. P. van Cleve
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana Volunteers
Chickamauga
Clermonters
Ed Sinks
Tom Lewis
Congressional Record
van Cleve
Snyder
Minnesota
Senate
Horatio Phillips van Cleve
Army of the United States
Army
Horatio Philips van Cleve
Richardson
r.Snider
U. S
West Point
2Nd
Minnesota Infantry
Mill Springs
Perryville
Stone River
Snider
Man's Best Friend Is Woman in Times of Need
In a Ladies' Home Journal excerpt the case is made that Woman is man's best friend. She is his mother wife sustainer in illness and sorrow and mother of civilization, the bearer of grace and salvation.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Therfore
The Deadly Dog In Newtonsville Rabies Case
A Newtonsville man Wesley South was bitten by a family dog and taken to Indiana for mad stone treatment. The stone allegedly drew out venom, changing color from milk white to green and black, then releasing after several applications. South recovered with the wound healing and no further pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley South
Newtonsville
South
Mr. South
Indexed docket books for common pleas cases
Clerk Shaw received two index books in binder style for direct and reverse indexing of cases in the common pleas. Each book measures about 24 by 18 inches and cost $55.00.
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Shaw
Common Pleas
Smith John
Jones William
Jones Williams
It Strikes Us All That Way Adapts to Weather
A New York Press note praises John 4Maiskin as a sensitive plant influenced by weather, contrasting buoyant days with dull ones. Hood's Sarsaparilla is endorsed for the middle classes as economical medicine offering 100 doses for one dollar and a month’s use. Batavia dealer J. L. Moore & Son advertises staple groceries at low prices with fresh produce and glassware.
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New York Press
John 4Maiskin
Hood
Rock Bottom
J. L. Moore & Son
Batavia
Black Snake a Human Hyena Attacks Child and Mother
Frank Cooper, a Milford to Goshen hack driver, is described as violent and abusive. He beat his own mother, captured a young girl for labor, whipped two elderly soldiers, and forced a man to wade the Miami. Reports call for action against his conduct and note a prior brutal record.
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Frank Cooper
Milford
Goshen
Cooper
P. Atwood
M. S. Elliot
Lumber Yard
Elliot
Squire Perdee
Fogleman
Fritz Elbert
Conley
Miami
Sam
Children and Flowers Honor Many Churches On Children's Day
Observances across Amelia Newtonville Williamsburg Olive Branch Batavia Edenton and Obani featured music declamations and readings. Carl musicians Alfred Holter Clarence Rogers and Mrs G Danby led solos. programs drew large crowds and praise for efforts by young participants.
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Olive Branch
Alfred Holter
Clarence Rogers
Social Page Highlights From Batavia and Vicinity
Miss Nannie Dimmitt hosted a Friday party for young friends in Batavia. Franklin Lyon of Edenton celebrated his 90th birthday with health and hobby of shooting sparrows. his wife is 80 and active with knitting. Bertie Zugg entertained guests at her Chile home on Friday May 30. A Mulberry teacher hosted 74 scholars and parents for dinner, followed by an evening program. The New Richmond C L B C met at Miss Gail Denham’s. program included readings and current events. Arthur G. McClelland, from San Jose, Calif., wed the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Nichols in Franklin Monroe township. Mrs. S. R. Hutchinson of Miamiville turned 85 with a large family gathering and a country dance in the barn, husband of 68 years watching.
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Nannie Dimmitt
Batavia
Franklin Lyon
Edenton
Janel
Chile
Bertie Zugg
Effa
Alpha Callon
Frazzie Ellis
Emma
Mollie Peck
Lou Sanders
Bertie Rice
Laura
Florence Clark
Messie Horace
Fred Rice
Clifford Woods
Robinson
Mulberry
Lincoln Robinson
New Richmond
Gail Denham
Miss Robb
Alice McKee
Cicera
Julia Bettle
Lizzie Ward
Franklin Monroe Township
Arthur G. McClelland
San Jose
Cal
T. J. Nichols
W. Campbell
Hutchinson
Free turnpike between Cincinnati and New Richmond
Hamilton county commissioners accept a 4000 payment to acquire the portion of the Columbia and New Richmond turnpike within the county. The line will become a free highway from Cincinnati city limits at Columbia to the county line above California, enabling a free route to New Richmond. Trains on the O and NW will stop at Tate's Grove on June 14 for the Hulick Weaver reunion.
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Ooudtist Tang Sigs
Rirae
Categard
Columbia
New Richmond
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
California
Tate’s Grove
Hulick-Weaver
Rats Loosen Up Lebanon Prayer Meeting
At a Lebanon Presbyterian chapel a fashionable woman shouted Rats during a Wednesday service, shocking Dr. Scott. A large grey rat then roamed the room as the congregation, including judges and lawyers, tried to regain order before the benediction ends the incident with a quip about Mt Ararat.
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St. Paul
Dr. Scott
Mt. Ararat
The Question Box and Census Intrusions
A long spoof on the June census questions warns readers to answer all prompts while noting some are not asked. It stresses that refusal carries fines and imprisonment, and that private data remains with the enumerator. The piece ends with ads and a note about a position with R. G. Chase & Co.
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Cincinnati
Sam
Barwick
Lightning strikes tree near Schooley home kills poultry
During a heavy thunder storm last Wednesday lightning struck a tree near Milton Schooley’s residence in New Tonsville, killing about two dozen chickens and several ducks and geese seeking shelter from the rain. James Archer of Pierce was the first decennial land appraiser to report, arriving Saturday morning after sixty days work. His increased appraisal over 1880 totals $27,000.
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Milton Schooley
Newtonsville
James Archer
Pierce
Farmer's Club to Meet at Mulberry This Saturday
The next regular meeting of the Farmer's Club will be held at Mulberry Saturday the 14th instant. The main subject is cattle care and butter making with strong local interest from countryside Indies.
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Farmer's Club
Mulberry
Butter Price Shake Brings Seven Cent Change
Butter prices shift from the old rate to new seven cent level. The change benefits consumers though producers face a tougher adjustment. The sticker price aims to reduce friction and move markets smoothly.
Weekday patterns of March November April July and more
A New York Press writer notes calendar rules where March and November share weekdays, as do April and July and September and December. In leap years January aligns with April and July, February with August, and otherwise February aligns with March and November. February 28 day constraints and May Day with Christmas share weekday parity.
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New York
Prohibitionists Nominate County Ticket at Bethel Meeting
Prohibitionists gathered in Bethel last Friday and named a county ticket. Rev. J. C. McMath led the convention as chair with James Robinson as secretary. Nominations list includes Probate Judge Dr. J. H. Holden and other county officers. Delegates to the State convention were chosen, with several alternates named. Proceedings described as irregular compared to the Democratic branch.
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Bethel
J. C. McMath
James Robinson
Advance
D. E. South
William Buchanan
D. K. Carter
Dr. Brown
Corbly
J. H. Holden
Marcellus Dolby
B. F. Clark
W. W. Denham
J.C. McMath
J. E. Simms
Lytle Laycock
W. H. McCann
New County Road Hearing Confirms Route and Payment
Viewers report on a proposed county road petitioned by Alexander Bigham and others was finalized. The auditor is authorized to issue a warrant for compensation and damages totaling 12.51 dollars and an order to open the route as a public highway along a line from the Newtonsville and New Boston road past multiple landowners to Osborn's school house.
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Alexander Bigham
Newtonsville
New Boston Tree
J. H. Cole
Wayne Township
Smith McKinnie
A. Ward
T. B. White
W. F
G. M. Roudebush
Alex Bigham
Patrick Mighan
Harvey A. Bigham
Osborn
Pension arguments and public finance in a veteran editor's letter
A former editor writes of Col Howard's death and laments many local obituaries. He argues pensions cost nothing to the country, save it from panics, and warns of a looming crash driven by real estate speculation, urging a pension article focused on finance.
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Col. Howard
Clermont
Courier
The
Democratic
Mupwump
Mugwump
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Uncle Sam
Texas Cowboys
J. E. Pierce
Ranchero Grande
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