Pioneers Reunion at Williamsburg Inspires Big Crowd
Cincinnati and Southwestern Pioneer Association held its annual reunion in Williamsburg with 300 pioneers arriving by special train. The day featured a parade, speeches by Rev. Hines and Rev. Chidlaw, poems by Mrs. Graham, races with prizes, and a grand fireworks display before the pioneers returned home. Colonel West and Frank Davis attended. many attendees over seventy were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati and Southwestern Pioneer Association
Williamsburg
W. B. Dennis
J. C. Gleason
School Park
Cincinnati
W. A. Kain
Main Street
Grove
Cox
W. E. Hines
E. B. Pember
C. Weiner
Belle Dalton
John Anderson
John
B. W. Chidlaw
D. D
Delaware County
Radnor
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
Graham
Afton
G. C. Weimer
Williamson
Marathon
Pioneer Times
E. W. Caldwell
Nancy
Zimmerman
West Union
Adams County
Clermont County
Shockey
Solomon Parier
Peter McWilliams
Mathew Redick
J. UC. Curry
Joe Smith
W. F. McNutt
John Hadley
J. P. Curry
Dennis
Joseph Smith
W. B Dennis
James Arthurs
Pioneer Association
8. A. West
Frank Davis
Con W. Gach
Commercial Gazette
Clermont
Brown
Adams
Beautiful World and Health Claims Promote August Flower
A lively prose piece extols nature and health, touting Green's August Flower as a cure for many ailments including dyspepsia and liver complaint. It claims three doses prove its effect and offers sample bottles for ten cents. It also notes the Democratic County Convention is set for August 2 in Batavia.
Fourteenth Fourth of July Plans At Batavia County
The Clermont County Committee meets to organize the Batavia Fourth of July jubilee. Committees form for parade amusements speakers privileges fireworks and decorations with John H. Fishback named Grand Marshal and industrial parade urged for broad county participation from Loveland to Utopia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. C. Stirling
A. B. Shaw
W. B. Lloyd
J. H. Fishback
W. H. Baum
Herman C. Klick
J.C. Tatman
J. C. Tatman
P. J. Nichols
P. F. Swing
W. C. Logan
E. P. Nash
E. T. Behymer
Allen Glancy
W. W. Prather
James B. Swing
R. W. C. Gregg
Charles Belt
J. P. Smith
A. B. Stymers
G. H. Kain
Frank Knauer
P. F. Jamieson
John H. Fishback
County finances and road bond actions detailed
The county reports a 1886 87 tax duplicate near 13.4 million with a fund of 120 646 93 up from 77 077 79 the prior year. A resolution seeks condemnation of road material for Goshen and Glancy s Corner free turnpike and directs action by the Prosecuting Attorney. Col Pechin of Ohio Northwestern attends regarding two proposed road changes near South Milford and Elston station with no formal action taken. Adjournment scheduled for June 14 and a summary of Clermont County personal property for 1886 87 is noted.
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Williamsburg
Owensville
Batavia
Stonelick
Ohio River Turnpike
Neville
Ohile
Milford
South Milford Bridge
Croswell Road
Franklin Township
Felicity
Cedron
Centreville
Clough Creek
Hamilton County
Haywood
County Fandeees
Ccc
Shane Maatei Mohem
Ieee Dees
Charles Williams
Stonelick Township
Goshen and Glancy’s Corner
Col. Pechin
Ohio & Northwestern
South Milford
Robert Davis
Elston Station
Golden Specific Advertised Cure for Drunkenness
An ad touts Haines Golden Specific as a cure for liquor habit that can be given in coffee or tea without the drinker’s knowledge. It claims thousands of converts, no harm, and guarantees cures. It invites readers to request a circular and full particulars from Goldmy Spiorrio Co. of 185 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GoLpmy Spiorrio Co
Race Street
Claciunati
Obie
J. Hough
Darbys
Real estate transfers total 41486.33 in several townships
A list of 10 land transfers records 65 to 181 acres in Williamsburg Washington Miami Batavia Tate and Batavia townships with prices from 2000 to 12000 totaling 41486 dollars and 33 cents. The column ends with a general reflection on fortunes earned by business talent and forethought citing Dr. G G Green of Woodbury and August Flower and Boschee's Syrup as steady contributors to gradual wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. McNutt
Mary E. Wager- Innn
Williamsburg Township
Elon Armacost
J. W. Wilson
Washington Township
Joseph W. Axtell
John D
Matilda Sleeth
Miami Township
Nathaniel Henderson
Charles FE. Wilson
Batavia
Bethel millinery offer and lost ring notice
Mrs E A Reed of Bethel advertises a large stylish millinery stock with bonnets hats ribbons laces and trimmings and quick service with trade urged. A lost gold ball earring between Bethel and Observatory on the Hibbett farm is offered for reward with contact to Miss Lizzie Reed Bethel Ohio. Nails and hardware advertised at C P Lchriver store Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Reed
Bethel
Hibbett Farm
Lizzie Reed
Ohio
C. P. Lchriver
Pearl and
Sycamore Streets
Cinteinnati
Bandle's Brigade at Bethel See Bets on Gold Medal Contest
C K Davis of Bethel wins the second gold medal in the Bandle series at Bethel with a 17 of 20 score. Frank Moore of New Richmond places second winning a keg of powder and Ernst of New Richmond third, as 34 entries compete before a large crowd. Batavia Lodge F A M No 104 plans a St John’s Day banquet with hundreds invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C Bandle & Son
Cincinnati
Clermont County
Bethel
Batavia
Charles K. Davis
Frank Moore
New Richmond
King’s
Ernst
Davis
Adeel
Golere Oelle Tad
Ara
Ae Merrick
Pelt Wetee
Batavia Lodge F. & A. M. No
St. John’s Day
Derrick for an Oil Well Hull in Goshen Township
Ed Gaskell of Shiloh in Goshen township has a contract with Frank Ferry of Cincinnati to saw timber for a large oil well derrick to be bored at Charlestown. Ferry’s company has been active for a month and seeks 5,000 acres, already leasing 1,800. Local merchants express confidence in the Goshen venture and encourage steady, honest effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Gaskell
Shiloh
Goshen Township
Frank Ferry
Cincinnati
Charleston
Ferry
Col. Windsor
Mr. Holmes
Local editor Bert Green praised for Longfellow lecture
The Times Star city editor Bert Green earns praise for his Longfellow lecture. Readers report he wrote the piece for close friends but may present it to larger audiences, with hopes he visits Batavia on his initial circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Green
Times- Star
Cincinnati
Longfellow
Daily Press
Green
Batavia
B F Fisher’s Moscow store with eleven packed rooms
One of Clermont counties largest merchants, B F Fisher of Moscow, operates a large general store with eleven rooms. The stock is modern, well-selected and substantial with clothing, boots and shoes, and furniture as specialties. He vows not to be undersold and invites comparisons for the best prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
B. F. Fisher
Moscow
Fisher
Yownsley and Robinson Expand Hardware Stock in Batavia
Batavia tinners Yownsley and Robinson add a large hardware stock to their tinware shop in the Glancy Building. Best bargains ever offered in Batavia. Visit them and see the new selection at the Star Corner for bargains. Rupert and Edward Hesse of Cincinnati visited friends here Sunday while George Mattiews, formerly of Batavia now of Cincinnati, spent Sunday here. Tatman’s new hardware stock is the world beating deal. Fourth quarterly Centenary charge meeting at Mt. Zion church June 21 22 with Rev. J. P. Porter. Saturday 2:30 PM and Sunday 10:30 AM. An old time celebration planned in James Clark’s grove near Belfast on July 1 with good speakers. Andrew McGrew Sr died in Milford aged 87 or 88. born April 1800 at Ellicott’s Mills Maryland. Moved to Milford in 1805 and lived nearby for 82 years. His wife Ann McClelland died July 1885. they celebrated their 4th wedding anniversary April 26, 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yownsley & Robinson
Batavia
Glancy
Yue
Mt. Zion Church
J. P. Porter
Andrew McGrew
Milford
Ellicott’s Mills
Maryland
Ann McClelland
Town Eyes Prosperity as Drilling Venture Opens
The Courier notes town confidence as R. W. Evans plans to bore a 1000 foot well for gas prospects, with work starting once materials arrive. Community events include Children's Day at two churches, donations to the fund, and a detailed origin speech by Rev. Seatman. Also reports real estate activity, notable residents aging or traveling, a large Fourth of July fireworks plan, a new inland packet service, and local advertisements for veterinary remedies and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
R. W. Evans
M. E
J. BK. H. Seatman
Theodore Burkhart
Theodore
St. Louis
Rudolph
Covington
Samuel Layfield
Robert Layfield
Kansas City
Missouri
Robert Davis
Aurora
Indiana
Lizzie
Capt
James 8
Hulick
The
Courier
Lou White
Blair Brick Company
Cincinnati
Clermont County
Ripley, C
J. C. Kerr
C. P. Huntington
W. R. Sinks
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Capitol
George Gernon
Union Township
Charles Henry
Loveland
John Weiderholdt
William W. Prather
Joseph F. Page
E. D. Titus
George W. Temple
Audi- Iop
William B. Lloyd
Tuty
G. W. Day
Felicity & Feesburg
Fridman, Roberts & Co
G.H
F. M. Fridman
George Crouse
Sam
H. P.smiter
Thomas Bullock
George A. Dellenger
N. Hutchinson
Same
James W. Burnett
William Boggess
George H. Hill
Fred Groves
Groves
Clermont- Hamilton County
C. W. Short
Justice
Charles Beemer
Ae Greg
Lemuel Teasdale
Hardware
William R. Asens
Tackson
Otis Dudley
B. F. Acra
Bawson
Jacob A. Wolf
Cincinnati Camp Meeting Grounds
Apgar & Groves
Bil Teeta
William A. McChesney
Felicity and
Feesburg
E. D. Prather
Ata
Dennisop
Justice Batavia
M. Gaskins
OD Troup
Kinnard & Co
Moore & Moore
Stephen Goble
W.R. Ely
Total
George W. Smith
Thomas P. White
George Curry
Madison Clark
Queen City Bridge Co
Esters
A. Kayser & Co
Charles Kayser
Ittes Olodr
Andrew Paxton
W.R. Walker
C. H. Harden
A. Haywood
F. M. Lindsey
A. W. Ashburn
Mr. Talley
John W. Duckwall & Bro
Peabody Coal
Frank F. Talley
Ten Mile
Pierce Township
Cozaddale
Court House
Messrs
Messrs. M. Jamieson
E. A. Lockwood
Frank White
Harry Dennis
E. B. Scott
G. A. Frazier
Stonelick Bridge
Neon
Laurerner
Li Locust Co
Washington
Oral
Union
Withinessburg
Dr. Haines
George W. Goodwin
County Recorder
G. G. Green
Woodbury
N.J
August Flower
Boschee
N. Y
Sun
Bandle
C. K. Davis
Goshen
John Ferris
William Roudabush
J. E. Myers
George Little
Grape Grove
Theodore Leever
Ella Leever
Blanchester
Morris Snyder
Charles Leever
Lebanon
Ents
A. Morris
James Maloy
Benjamin Hill
Elenor
John Holmes
Hill’s Station
Gest
Adda Craft
King’s Mills
William Bird
J. H. Clark
Butlerville
Dr. Brown
Mulberry
Daniel Cole
John Conover
Birdie
Laura
Anna Holmes
Cincinnati College
Frank Bishop
Mt. Olive
Kentucky
Mattie Anderson
Herschel Ferris
Frank Hill
Nicholas Burkhardt
Indian Hill
Howard
Joseph Custer
R. 5
Roudabush
Mary Leever
Rupert and
Edward Hesse
George Matturews
Tatman
James Clark
O. P, Schriver
Hullok Brow
Mapas
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