18 Jun 1890
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1890
Page
1
A long list of names compiled by clerk Shaw invites interviews on finance. Each listed person may receive sums large enough to fund a brief summer vacation, with Uncle Nate Anderson covering the bills. The passage includes scattered names and amounts, and ends with related notes from other papers.
A local inventor pitches a patent mash device to the Ironton Register. The contraption is a large steel box loaded with iron and gears positioned over a door, designed to crush anyone who slams the door, a boast that ends with a claimed deterrent against malevolence.
Thomas Sloan of Stonelick township awoke to a blaze that consumed his barn at two o'clock Thursday morning. The roof collapsed before help arrived, destroying agricultural implements, harness, hay, grain, oats, and a stallion. Insurance through Ohio Farmers covered barn 600, implements 600, grain 200, tobacco 1000.
An important discovery targets the liver stomach and bowels through nerves. A new principle speeds cure for biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. Claimed to suit men women and children, 80 doses for cents with samples free at Dr. John Bunn's Drug Store Batavia and Otto H.G. Lippert's Loveland Ohio.
A three day session of the Ripley district Ministerial Association in Bethel from June 9 to 11 featured sermons by Rev Dr Weeks and papers on topics such as The Elements of Power in the Ministry and Observance of the Christian Sabbath. The gathering affirmed the Epworth League and improved attendees readiness for service.
A severe local storm damaged New Richmond with downed shade trees unroofed buildings and a stallion killed by lightning at Mr Kinkaid's stable. Observers report ongoing threats as two weeks of storms dampen the region and residents brace for further damage.
Historic Mulberry seminary once operated as a school and lottery hall. It changed hands many times through the 19th century, hosting several teachers including Harding Hopkins Thrasher and Richards. In 1884 Mr. Walker sold it. now under nurse Mr. Lewis it operates as a hospital and has been restored.
The will dated January 5 1888 is in Howard’s hand and probate shows it was executed in Clermont County Ohio. It leaves two thousand dollars each to Dustin and Carl Howard and one hundred dollars to Harriet Howard Dewdney. The remainder goes to Harriet A. Howard for life with the estate to pass to grandchildren after her death. Harriet A. Howard is named executrix without bond.
Aged resident Gilbert Thomas described the aftermath of a storm near his doorway, noting a damaged telephone pole with flying splinters and sparks. He recalled a loud call from the pole and expressed astonishment at the event before preparing for bed late that night.
A summary of local court activity reports a $150 judgment against the New Richmond Branch railroad, a one cent verdict in a seizure dispute, and a pending motion for a receiver. Nellie Clare sues farmer William Wood for paternity. the jury finds Wood not the father, ending with his reputation and finances intact.
Nine year old Olive Prichard vanished after being swept from view in Painsville last week crying to tell her mother she was drowning as the current claimed her. Loveland grocers Rowan & Markley were fined two dollars after being arrested for selling meats on Sunday and denying it they delivered Saturday's goods. River View Chautauqua Assembly opens at New Richmond on August 5 and runs to August 28. Simmons Liver Regulator advertised for sick headache relief. Read the ad for steady work from RG Chase & Co in this paper.
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