14 Jun 1893
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1893
Page
1
A historical note recalls Williamsburg chair makers and a wartime collapse of the trade, with a later Memphis check restoring dues. The item also lists church festival plans, marriages, promotions, lectures, insanity notice, college commencement, teaching changes, and local agricultural generosity along with various small notices from Batavia and surrounding areas.
The 19th century report describes the Ford Theatre building in Washington collapsing during excavation, burying hundreds of clerks and killing twenty, injuring about fifty. C F Hathaway, once a county teacher, survived severe injuries amid a government medical museum now unsafe after the disaster.
The Williamsburg stockholders completed a 25000 dollar capital for the Lochard Banking Company. Directors elected are H Lochard T G Foster E J Hutchinson J F Knight and E B Moorehead with T G Foster as president and J F Knight as vice president. Mr Lochard was named cashier. opening planned by June 15.
The eighth convention of the Fourth District Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathered in Lockland with forty five delegates from Hamilton Brown and Clermont counties. Officers include Charlotte Boyer presiding and Helen J Pendery as secretary. Readings, addresses, and discussions featured sessions led by local pastors and city officials, with greetings by Mrs. Lee Warren Loowland and Mayor Skillman among speakers.
Members of Company H 59th Whip gather at Robert Hill near Bethel to recount Civil War days, hear Dr. Abbott, elect next year’s officers led by President W W Tolin, and schedule the third Saturday in June reunion at T Woodson’s home. A flag-raising tribute to Lizzie Lockwood is noted amid social notices and local ads.
The Amelia M E church hosted the Ripley District Ministerial Association from June 5 to 7. Rev C J Wella opened with the opening sermon, with sessions on Sabbath school teaching Preaching temperance and revival efforts. The gathering praised the meetings and noted strong music by the M E choir.
The Courier records the death of M Frank White aged 82 after a brief illness on Saturday last. She leaves a husband and three children and was a charming Batavia society figure known for music and vocal talent. Funeral held Monday afternoon with many mourners, reflecting a life of Christian devotion and service.
The Borden murder trial in Fall River Massachusetts unfolds with prosecutors lacking motive and conclusive evidence while the defense highlights absence of blood on Lizzie Borden and argues the crime could not be proven beyond doubt. Observers anticipate a fair proceeding and an eventual acquittal may occur.
Pearl Cornwell of Bethel visiting the Chicago fair died within two hours of a sudden illness at her hotel. Doctors refuse details and occupancy to move the body for burial. Cholera is suspected but unconfirmed.
Foreman L. K. Gaskins fell to a fatal injury from a 50 foot trestle at Three Forks Friday night. Miss Anna Furlong broke her arm after overreaching while picking cherries. Blacksmith Louis Nisier was severely kicked by a horse and faces lifelong disfigurement. Dr. Ireton broke his arm by stepping on a rolling stone. William Melvin broke a rib in a brick shed fall. Carl Williams suffered severe facial injuries from a horse kick. The Courier urges bathers to avoid deep water after several near tragedies including Walter Patterson who drowned at Sugar Tree Creek. The paper ends with public health warnings and a tonic advert.
A Unitarian in Cincinnati argues that an imaginary, infallible Bible cannot fit geology and astronomy. He asserts a real Bible evolved through centuries, representing stages of thought, requiring intelligent selection and rejection of harmful, archaic morals.
The tobacco market opened Tuesday with mid sized offerings mainly low grades held firm at last week’s prices. Better grades are mixed with some firmness but many are in soft order due to buyer caution. Wednesday and Thursday saw larger offerings with firm to slightly stronger prices, market closing quiet but satisfactory. Weekly totals: 1054 hhds offered, 232 rejects, 822 sold. Brown district contributed 20 bhds with prices from 4 to 18 of which 18 for 1 bhd Virginia.
The Williamsburg special school district appointed G. W. Felter Ella Holmes Eva Holland Rosa McDairy and Lydia Garner as teachers for an eight month term with salaries of 75 35 80 80 and 85 dollars respectively.
Arthur L. Behymer a Tabasco boy employed in the Cincinnati mail service and C W Bennett of Cincinnati rode from city hall on Saturday at 5 am traveling to Mt Auburn Walnut Hills Madisonville Milford Batavia and New Richmond before returning for dinner at 1 pm The distance was about eighty miles.
Citizens National Bank of Hillsboro closed last Friday under Bank Examiner Betts oversight. City banks fear a stampede as business slows and more firms face possible failure amid nationwide economic strain and Republican era depressions.
At the Norfolk Lodge No. 4 F and A M Batavia meeting on Monday evening last officers for the coming year were elected: George Davis W M C Dickson S W John Burrill J W George Molden treasurer Philip Alexander secretary William Carter S D Joseph Staten J D John Glenn S S Gilbert Thomas J S Lute Scarce Tyler. The lodge formed about a year ago and is growing briskly with members devoted to the work and attendance.
A. J. McNair and E. Q. Crane establish a law partnership serving Clermont and nearby courts with offices in the Kline building. Both graduates with honors from their colleges and law schools, they are praised for integrity, courtesy, and thorough work. The Courier forecasts a successful legal career ahead.
President Hunt of the C P and V says the line is in first class condition after being taken from receivership. Norfolk and Western will run through freight trains, with through passenger service to be considered later. The two lines plan to work in harmony while remaining independent.
The Mt. Vernon Banner comments on Princess Eulalia at Morris Park races in New York last Thursday. It notes she smoked cigars and a cigarette, ate lunch at the club house, and questions how a Mt. Vernon girl would be judged for such acts even with family present. It defends open smoking as appropriate for a Spanish lady while teasing gum chewing by comparison.
The Batavia township schools held their second annual commencement in city hall last Friday, a quiet private event with five graduates: Lodi L. Brown John Malick Bessie R. Hulick George S. Avey and Carrie L. Shough. The program featured music by the Jemiqgo orchestra and included an overture invocation march declamation story of the flag essays and oration plus diplomas presented by Rev. E. B. M. Bell.
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