Still Blazing Gas Well Opens On Weston Farm At Olive Branch
A gas well on W. C. Weston’s Olive Branch farm continues to blaze and power a family kitchen. Drilling paused at 12 feet awaiting 500 feet of New York rope. Weston aims to bore deeper or seek water, with possible future gas piping to Batavia. The hunt raises safety concerns due to proximity to the house. Mrs. Weston oversees a handsome property while Weston hosts visitors. A gas company venture may form if the vein proves permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Weston
Olive Branch
New York
Weston
Batavia
Bloody Bicyclers Reach Linwood After Ten Mile Ride
Forty riders left Linwood for a ten mile spin. The first finished in 38 minutes and was treated for injuries. Winners received prizes from first to twentieth. Many riders suffered broken heads, wrecked faces, or broken machines. Six riders were crowded from a narrow bridge and badly hurt. The group was exhausted and the event deemed not worth the candle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linwood
Quiet Wedding of Avon Parish Pastor and Rev Almatead
The Avon Hainois parish church invited guests to a planned May 20 ceremony for Rev. Margaret Titus and Rev. Robert E. Almatead. After the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank M. Titus, the marriage was held quietly with a few friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon, Hainois
Margaret Titus
Frank M. Titus
E. Olmstead
Earlville
Pioneer Agricultural Paper First Published in 1887
The note details the first purely agricultural paper in the state begun in 1887 by Samuel Medary in Batavia, later moved to Columbus, with volumes preserved at the State library and a call for Clermont residents to assist in completing the archival files. It adds a tangential remark on Byron and Ayer's Hair Vigor as a historical aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Medary
Batavia
Columbus
Ohio Statesman
Kansas
State Library
Clermont
West Union Court Brawl Ends With Ink and Fines
In a West Union special session Judge McNeal and attorney G W Petit clashed over insults, a blow being exchanged and ink stands used. Blood, clothing damage, and injuries required medical and tailoring care. After rulings and a denied motion for new trial, both men were fined and sent home to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
McNeal
G. W. Petit
Petit
Mr. Petit
Petit Mar
Court Roundup From First Day Of Term In Disturbance Case
Granville Moore recognized to court on first day of term in sum of 100 dollars for disturbing a meeting. State versus Joshua Fox includes trio charged with last winter's smoke house robbery in New Boston. verdict guilty. Other matters: several civil actions, divorces, alimony decrees, and new cases including foreclosures and will contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Moore
Joshua Fox
New Boston
Charles Alrey
G. Mossbacker
Valentine Mossbacker
Theodore Fagin
Aaron W. Fagin
Billa Stouder
Sylvester
Annie Brookfield
Benjamin Brookfield
Mary A. Larsh
James A. Larsh
Brawny Bicycle Ladies Parade Through Town Streets
Bicyclists, both women and men, rode in single file and in ranks last Thursday night, drawing admiring crowds. The Friday ride to Olive Branch featured yari-colored headlights and fashionable outfits, with forty five bicycles owned locally. a bicycle drill would interest onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picayune Butler
Main Street
Olive Branch
Supreme Court Decision Sparks Liquor Prescription Debate
The Hillsboro case under the Dow law raises questions about selling liquor on a physician prescription. The decision allows any person to obtain and use prescriptions, enabling a liquor dealer to sell on prescription as a druggist can. The ruling prompts concern over enforcement and potential clashes with pharmacy laws and local ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Hillsboro
Kaufman
B. F. Holmes
M. D
Common Pleas Court
Circuit Court
Court of Common Pleas
Our Fathers Fought for Girded Loins at the Fourth
A reflective essay recalls the 4th of July as a changing holiday. It compares past military pageantry with present leisure and suggests patriotism endures, though expressed differently, while noting the social pull of relaxation, recreation, and annual traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Firefighting Plow Teams Save Meadow and Stable
A spark from a passing train set J. R. Woodlief’s meadow ablaze on Monday afternoon. Nearby farmers rushed with teams and plows, saving most of the meadow and a large stable containing valuable rolling stock in U. S. mail wagons. Several fence panels burned. overall damage considered light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Woodlief
U. S
Reverend Irwin Leaves Pasture After Scandal
The Rev Irwin of Murdoch church has departed from his flock amid allegations of improper conduct with a young girl. He offers no explanations. his wife is too ill to speak, and the situation leaves the congregation with unsettled trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Irwin
Murdoch Church
Ewe Lambe
Miami Township Teachers and a Fall Injuries Incident
The Miami township board of education listed new teachers including Maulberry Harry Rybolt A B Applegate Clifford Rybolt and Margarite Meguire. A man from Milford recently moved from Covington climbed a tree to pick cherries and fell twelve feet breaking his collar bone and suffering serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Township Board of Education
D. Lee Fitzpatrick
C. E. Patterson
Peete
Jessie Wisby
Henehd Dar W
Colthar
Richard Thomas
H. C. Smith
Stella Floyd
Eeeten
Letteret
Ethel Wood
Ruthie Beck W. R. Page
Miami Township Board of Education
Maulberry
Harry Rybolt
A. B
Meek and Judd sentenced in robbery case
William Meek pleaded guilty to robbery of the Roudebusch smoke-house and received five years in the penitentiary, his third term, while David Judd drew two years. The judge cited sympathy for Judd’s mother and noted Meek’s motive was revenge. Fox was found guilty and Fisher awaits trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Meek
Roudebusch
David Judd
Judd
Meek
Fox
Fisher
The Empty House and May Weather Records
A silent desolate poem about an empty house followed by a weather summary for May past. The record notes maximum 102 degrees at Milligan and Warsaw, minimum 19 at Norwalk, mean 61.1, total precipitation 1.80 inches, and numerous frost and precipitation dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milligan
Warsaw
Norwalk
McArthur
Hall
Terrible Charge Filed Against Milford Man in Incest Case
Charles M. Jones of Milford was arrested on incest charges after his thirteen year old daughter confessed. The girl left home but was later found on Walnut Hillis. Jones, a laborer, was discharged when the prosecuting witness failed to appear at arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Jones
Milford
Walnut Hillis
Jones
Newtown
New Pensions Names and Back Pay for Several Clients
Henry M. Smith Blowville receives $14 monthly and $200 back pay. W. F. Howitt Nicholaville gets $12 monthly and $600 back pay. Mrs Eliza J. Gaskins Withamaville $12 monthly and $300 back pay. Nelson Armatrong Crosstown $12 monthly. A D Watson Lindale $10 monthly and $80 back pay. Chas Wilkingon Loveland $? monthly and $108 back pay. All clients of E G Penn Amelia. Advertisement touts Hood's Har saparilla for pure blood and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Smith
Blowville
W. F. Howitt
Nicholaville
Mre
Eliza J. Gaskins
Withamaville
Nelson Armatrong
Crosstown
A.D. Watson
Lindale
Chas. Wilkingon
Loveland
E.G. Penn
Amelia
Ohio monuments to be dedicated at Chickamauga and Chattanooga
The Ohio 53 monuments will be dedicated and turned over to the United States on September 18. The ceremony at Snodgrass Hill begins at noon, with Gen John H Beatty transferring the monuments to Ohio Governor William McKinley who will hand them to Secretary of War Daniel Lamont for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Chickamauga
Chattanooga National Park
War Department
National Commission
United States
Snodgrass Hill
Ohio Commission
John H. Beatty
Lincoln Life and Public Services volumes sold locally
John Lane of Lincoln has secured a deal with a New York house for a large run of the Life and Public Services of Abraham Lincoln. The handsome edition, in sturdy boards, sells for 50 cents in town and 58 cents by mail, offering a valuable library addition. Author: John Carrall Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
John Lane
New York
Lane
John Carrall Power
Batavia Water Works Brings Relief With Water Cart
In Batavia heat and dust prompted Major Armstrong to offer a street watering system at 80 per capita weekly. Subscriptions funded a water cart that cools streets and provides 500 gallons for sprinkling and firefighting. Residents praise the service and await the water cart each morning from 6 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Major Armstrong
Cincinnati Zoo Boosts Excursions and Clermont Day Appeal
The Zoological Gardens of Cincinnati attract public attention as President Burkhardt and Exec. Chairman D. W. Brown lead an expansion of the exhibit. Excursion agents promote 400 trips across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky as Clermont County designates August 15 as Clermont Day for big attendance at the gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoological Gardens of
Cincinnati
Burkhardt
D. W. Brown
Ohio Valley
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Clermont County
Clermont
How the Wilson Bill Wool and Worries the Farmers
The Wilmington Journal recalls a Democrat promise that wool would bring more for farmers this year and notes a counter example from Upper Sandusky. It cites wool prices under Republican and Democratic eras, contrasting thirty cents to seven to sixteen cents a pound and suggesting political outcomes based on farm income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Journal
The
Democrat
Upper Sandusky
Ohio
Sandusky
Fox Drive at Belfast Nets Seven Foxes
Belfast residents joined a fox drive on Saturday and bagged seven foxes. About sixty people participated, with women forming one hunting line. A series of three drives is planned for next Saturday at 2 24 in the afternoon, with ladies expected to participate and no guns or dogs allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati, Lebanon & Northern Railroad
Cincinnati
Hafer
Sorg
Brice
Cincinnati & Middletown
Big Four
St. Nicholas
Belfast
Batavia Orchestra Promenade Concert This Friday
The Batavia orchestra plans a promenade concert in the courthouse yard Friday evening as part of pleasure and progress efforts. The event aims to entertain the public and showcase local musical talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Court House Yard
Owensville RR veteran William H. Page judged insane
William H. Page of Owensville aged 59 former traveling passenger agent for the Big Four Road for 25 years was declared insane in probate court. His delusion centers on making oceans of money and he shows violence at times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Page
Owensville
Big Four Road
Reappointmentto County Soldier's Relief Committee
The court renewed terms for William Hultschultz and Silas English after expiration. Hultschultz of Ohio township will serve until the first Monday in April 1897, and English of Tate township until the first Monday in April 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Important Pension Decision Extends Minor Claims
Assistant Secretary Reynolds ruled that under the June 27 1890 act a minor may file a declaration and pursue a claim in person by guardian or next friend but a guardian must be appointed before any pension payments begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Verdi Concert Company to Perform in Milford
Milford residents look forward to a charming Verdi Concert in Flour City on the 20th instant. Dial's orchestra of girls will feature Annabel Bundey cornetist Joseph Surdo violinist and Prof. Cady elocutionist in a program praised as creditable to top East coast groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Verdi Concert Company
Flour City
Dial
Mies Annabel Bundey
Joseph Surdo
Prof
Cady
Clermonters Rise in Ranks and Honors
Lieutenant Julius A. Penn, U.S. Army, now commands the recruiting service in Omaha after daily military instruction at the academy. Frank, son of Judge Davis, wins first prize in rhetoric in Massachusetts school. Miss Anna McLean, deputy auditor Homer McLean’s daughter, appointed Washington DC schools teacher with a three year certificate. Frank Homay, son of Joseph Homan, graduates from Ohio State University near top of class of 140 and moves to Wheeling for faculty work at the Standard of Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius A. Penn
U. S. Army
Omaha
Frank
Judge Davis
Massachusetts
Anna McLean
Homer McLean
Vermont County
Washington D. C
Afton
Frank Homay
Joseph Homan
Ohio State University
Wheeling
West Virginia
Standard of Co
Cleanliness and crime study tied to facial hair
A Hillsboro Republican asserts a link between self respect and facial hair, claiming a week's growth signals moral decline. He argues beards reflect inner loss of ambition and even links whiskers to increased crime, urging free barber shops as crime reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Rogues
Kohl & Middleton's Musee Theatre in Cincinnati Booms
The Musee Theatre in Cincinnati runs daily from 12 noon to 11 pm with continuous shows and no curtain. It touts living marble statuary with nude figures under calcium light, acts by John T T Hanson Madge Mack William Shearer and May Russell, plus The Crolius Comedy Company and a famed baboon act in the Museo Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohl & Middleton
Musee Theatre
Cincinnati
John T.T. Hanson
Madge Mack
William Shearer
May Russell
Jansens
Crolius
Peter Jackson
Musee Hallsta Tip
John Littlejohn
Museo Halle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pioneer Agricultural Paper
Byron
Ayer
West Union Way
Elvira Haworth
Hetty Price
Boston B. & L. Co
Trilla Pollock
Margaret A. Wiltsee
Chas
Griffis
BRAWN
Beauty
DOW
Tate Township
Erring Irwin
Miami Township
Batavias
Milfords
Billy White
Astons
Batavians
Bostonians
Johnstown Memorial Day
Johnstown
Hood
Chattanooga
Lincoln
Batavia Water Works
700
Wilson
Insaen Railroader
Mportant
the Verdi Concert CO
Clermonters
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!