First Arrest Under a New Law in Felicity
Cincinnati fire salesman Shell faces arrest under a new local trade law aimed at outlawing itinerant damaged goods sales. He allegedly sold damaged clothing from a shop opened in Felicity in violation of residency and premises rules, was found guilty by Squire Prather and released on $300 bond awaiting grand jury results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LL Shell
Cincinnati
Felicity
Mr. Shell
Shell
Squire Prather
Clermont County Seeks Grain and Grass Samples for Exhibit
By an 1898 act the state agricultural exhibit moved to Columbus and burned grasses in straw to avoid pests. C Bordwell of Batavia appeals for Clermont County samples of wheat oats barley rye blue grass red top timothy and clover. Samples should be milk-ripe and dried, four inch diameter bundles labeled with grower name and county, donated without pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Columbus
State Board
Clermont County
Batavia
C. Bordwell
Bird In Hand Moral From A Policeman's Policy
William Walker, an insurance agent, collected five dollars from John Davie for a policy payment. The next day Walker, driving with ladies, told Davie to keep the money as he would settle next day. The payer demanded the sum back, Davie returned it, and Walker never received the money. The tale ends with a caution about timing and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walker
William
John Davie
Walker
Davis
Bernstein Brother Dealing Causes Seizure of Goods
Herman Bernstein, partner in Bernstein & Copeland Lindale merchants, faced a seizure after purchasing a traveling outfit from his firm and agreeing it would stay property of B and C until paid. A balance of 400 dollars was due when the goods were seized by Sheriff Teal at Owensville and brought to Batavia for inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Bernstein
Louis Bernstein
Bernstein
Teal
Owensville
Batavia
County Fairs Schedule Across Several Counties
The Bantam Fair runs Tuesday through Saturday August 20 to 25. Owensville Fair is September 5 to 7. Highland County Fair August 7 to 10. Warren County Fair Lebanon September. Miami Valley Fair Franklin September. Butler County Fair Hamilton October. Stob Brown County Independent Ripley August 14 to 17. Georgetown October 4 to 5. This list serves as reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuesong Asemi
Owensville
Lebanon
Franklin
Butler County
Hamilton
Brown County
Ripley
Georgetown
Insanity and Marriage in Old Age and July Fourth Plans
A column discusses Seth Linton of Clinton County facing probate court for marriage to a young widow, arguing wealth can signal lunacy and advising estate planning to preserve sanity. The piece then surveys Fourth of July events in Bethel Felicity Batavia and nearby towns, urging turnout and country-city celebrations, ending with Ohio troops recalling home after a two week rail voyage and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Linton
Clinton County
Seth
Clinton
Mr. Linton
Papa
Ohio
Ohio Militia
Charley Fisher Visits Batavia Friends
Charley Fisher editor of the Wilmington Journal spent Thursday with Batavia friends as the guest of his uncle C. W. Pegg. He favors the nominee Hon. G. W. Hulick in Congress affairs and notes that a convention differs from an election. Fisher has ten years in journalism and the paper is praised as a state power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Fisher
Wilmington Journal
Batavia
C. W. Pegg
Congress
G. W. Hulick
The Times Star Questions Appendicitis Origins
The Times Star argues appendicitis is a modern worsened belly ache and not well understood by the profession. It claims symptoms mirror old stomach aches treated with peppermint sugar or spirits and notes apparent medical deterioration.
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THE
Times Star
Evening dogs disturb tranquil nights in Wooster notes
Milligan of Wooster visits Percy F Jameson, bank teller, recalling school days long past. Ayer's Sarsaparilla praised for regulating bodily functions and fortifying the nervous system, promising relief from worry and fatigue and a happier life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paor
Milligan
Wooster
Percy F. Jameson
First National Bank
Ayer
Epworth Heights Chautauqua and Teachers Institute Notice
An Epworth Heights event listing announces a Chautauqua assembly running July 2, a Teachers Institute from July 2 to 14, and a Camp meeting on August 2 with details reflecting a community calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Heights
Chautauqua Assembly
Teachers’ Institute
A Dismal Outlook. A Short Sermon on the Times
A prominent citizen laments idle youth and stalled progress as shops close under unions. He notes graduates with no prospects, women crowded into clerical work, and widespread unemployment. He predicts bleak times for the country as the North endures a peace that brings misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Figures on county property show large horse shortage
An abstract of this county's personal property for the current year reports a horse valuation shortfall of 84,040 and about 300 fewer horses. It lists 8,447 horses valued at 362,175, 11,007 cattle at 180,943, 738 mules at 81,099, 8,572 sheep at 25,071, 18,062 hogs at 47,848, 2,209 carriages at 53,854, and a total enumeration of 2,819 versus 2,445 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egme Ig
Clermont
Home Wedding in Clermont County Ends Quiet Ceremony
Miss Ollie May Fagin and James A. Miller wed in a small Mt. Healthy home ceremony attended by relatives and close friends. Rev. C W Walt officiated. The couple, soon to visit St. Louis Kansas City Colorado Springs and Denver, will reside at Mt. Orab after their travels.
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Ollie May Fagin
James A. Miller
Clermont County
Mt. Crab
Brown County
C.W. Walt
Olive Fagin
Minnie
Ethel
Mt. Healthy
Nannie Herget
Holly
Mamie
Dean
Amelia
C. W. Wait
Bantam
Will
Kyle
Charles Fagin
Warren County Tax Shortfall Dampens Republican Confidence
The Western Star notes a $500000 tax duplicate shortfall from last year, undermining confidence in the Republican ticket. It argues voters should not aid opponents, citing declines in county chattel property values and fifteen months of Democratic governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Star
Warren County
Public Notice on Warrant Payments by Treasurer Dudley
Treasurer Dudley announces payment of all outstanding warrants beginning June 2. The move promises relief for many holders as treasury warrants are secure securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley
Treasury
Cure
Ladies favor California Syrup of Figs as safe laxative
The pleasant effect and safety for all conditions make Syrup of Figs a favorite remedy for ladies. For the true genuine article, check the California Fig Syrup Co. name near the package bottom. Call on B. B, Scott & Son for bargains in watches and jewelry with liberal cash discounts on all purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Co
B. B, Scott & Son
Resignation of Mayor Tatman. D K McDonald appointed
At a Monday city council meeting Mayor Archie Tatman submitted his resignation citing business and personal obligations elsewhere in the state. The council accepted the resignation and named D. K. McDonald as Tatman’s successor. The council also fixed the yearly levy at 605 mills, one tenth of a mill lower than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Tatman
D. K. McDonald
Tatman
McDonald
Despondent Goshen Veteran Tries to End His Life
George Scott, a Goshen veteran, long ill and financially strained, attempted suicide by entering the family well on Thursday night. Friends retrieved him before death, and he was revived after rescue. He cited weariness of living and preferred death as a cure for his troubles. The note alludes to political context as a surrounding concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scott
Goshen
Court Report From Sweltering Summer Session
Court notes show cases set through July with limited activity. Decrees include partition in the Ducheman case, dismissals for costs and lack of prosecution, and a bastardy action that was dismissed due to marriage before trial. A divorce request by Annie Harvey against Thomas Harvey is listed alongside replevin and estate proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. Ducheman
Samuel J. D. Ducheman
J. C. Tuttle
John A. Manning
Same
Perry Manning
Thomas Dean
Duke Laycock
Iva M. Jennings
Frank Lanham
Mary Knabb
Susan B. Ward
Otis Dudley
Caroline Shugart
Costa
Annie Laurie Harvey
Thomas
Harvey
Annie
Tom
Myer Solomon
Bernstein & Copeland
Herman Bernstein
Harriet A. Howard
Hellen Fee
Leon W. Ingram
Large Sale of Binders by Stirling and Moore
Messrs Stirling and Moore, noted implement dealers, report unusually large binder sales this season. They sold four Walter A Woods binders on Monday and other implements have sold well. The firm is known as square liberal dealers with a strong reputation and draws farmers from far and near. They are agents for Walter A Woods machines, now overtaking competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Stirling & Moore
Walter A. Woods
White Ribbon Debate At Love Land Meeting
At a W C T U gathering in Love land Miss Charlotte Boyer of Ripley argued that Batavia has six women wearing the white temperance ribbon while Ripley has twelve saloons and many ribbon wearers. The piece defends Batavia ladies and warns of a growing organized effort if saloons persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
Charlotte Boyer
Ripley
Bhut
Batavia
Mra. Boyer
Unruly barber pleads guilty to assault in Centerville
Frank Lanham, known for a booze fueled caper, faced Judge Breeding last Friday and pleaded guilty to assault. He was fined 25 dollars and 60 days in the Cincinnati work house, transported by Sheriff Teal, and remains in custody amid the jail sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lanham
Centerville
Breeding
Cincinnati
Teal
Georgetown Knights to Institute Uniform Rank
On Tuesday evening of next week the Georgetown Knights of Pythias will institute a Uniform Rank with assistance from the Batavia and other visiting orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Knights of Pythias
Batavia
Bridge Collapse Fatality Near Miamiville Prominent Farmer Dies
The bridge over the creek at Miamiville broke in yesterday morning, dragging down Albert Miller in his wagon and horses. Miller sustained serious injuries and is not expected to survive. The fallen horses were severely hurt and one was shot to end its suffering. The bridge had not been deemed unsafe before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miamiville
Albert Miller
Mr. Miller
First Goshen High School commencement shines in 19th century style
The June 15 ceremony marked the first annual Goshen High School commencement. Graduates Katie Molloy Josie Burger Anna Lesh Bertha Bishop Maud Smeltzer John P McClelland Adam Dell Henry Sears delivered fine orations. diplomas were presented by Rev. C T Crum. Prof Turnipseed praised for guiding a noble class amid praised music by Miss Georgia Myers and the Loveland orchestra. Receipts topped $80 with hopes for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen High School
Goshen
Georgia Myers
Conservatory of Music
Joseph Surdo
College of Music
Loveland Orchestra
Katie Molloy
Josie Burger
Anna Lesh
Bertha Bishop
Maud Smeltzer
John P
Prof. Turnipseed
Tobacco market review signals strong week and rising prices
The Cincinnati Leaf Tobacco Co. notes a highly active week with price advances across grades and stronger demand. New stock rents 2 cent rises with some hogsheads reaching 22 cents, while old tobacco gains reach 20 cents or more. Factories return to purchase, boosting competition as buyers seek to clear stock ahead of a likely market buildup next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Leaf Tobacco Co
Morris House
Morris
Miami
Globe
Bodmann
Cincinnati
West Union Faces Rail Ban and Modern Blockade
The Cleveland Press mocks West Union Adams County Ohio as an isolated town 14 miles from a rail line. Officials refused railroad access and telegraph services are snubbed. a local man shot down a mirror after his son mistook reflections for a threat.
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Cleveland
Wet Union
West Union
Adams County
Ohio
Largest Masonic gathering to be held in Clermont
Next Saturday at Burg Williamsburg hosts a major Masonic event with many lodges already signaling attendance. Anxious preparations promise visitor comfort and Burg hospitality as thousands of attendees and their friends converge for the unprecedented gathering. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as aiding blood purification and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Lebanon
Washington D. H
Wilmington
Clermont
Felicity
Bethel
Batavia
Old Burg
Burg
Captain Will Sinks Pays Pensioners in New Richmond
Captain Will Sinks paid New Richmond pensioners two thousand dollars last week while Cashier Dial of the Batavia bank has disbursed two thousand seven hundred dollars so far and continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Sinks
Richmond Pensioners
Dial
Batavia Bank
Batavia Knights of Pythias to Decorate Graves
The Batavia lodge Knights of Pythias will decorate the graves of their departed brethren on Sunday evening next. Members are requested to assemble at the hall at 6 o'clock p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Lodge Knights of Pythias
Batavia Lodge Elects New Officers
The Batavia lodge elected new officers last Thursday night led by Frank Crane as chancellor commander, M. J. Kain as vice chancellor, T. L. Hamilton as prelate, and J. L. Applegate as master at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Frank Crane
M. J. Kain
T. L. Hamilton
J. L. Applegate
Fire destroys Bethel farmer's barns and stock
Louis McNutt of Bethel lost two large barns to a recent fire along with machinery grain hay a fine Alderney cow stock hogs wagons and carriages. The total loss including buildings and contents is about 2000 and the insured amount is 900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis McNutt
Bethel
Professor Pearce Sues Landon Board For One Year Salary
Professor Thomas Pearce sues the Love land school board for a year's salary on a contract claim. He was hired by a prior board which failed to gain re election and was refused by successors. He did not perform the service but sues for pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Pearce
Loveland School Board
Pearce
Tax assessors report shows $150000 valuation drop
A summing of the assessors books reveals a $150000 decrease in valuation from last year. The decrease will raise taxation rates, described with caustic commentary on political change and public desire for reforms.
Democratic Sixth District Convention At Milford July 12
The Democratic convention to nominate a candidate for the Sixth District will meet in Milford on July 12. It will consist of 182 delegates distributed as follows and no contest for place in this raffle. Clin ton 21, Clermont 41, Brown 40, Highland 82, Green 4, Warren 24.
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Sixth Congress
Milford
Clinton
Clermont
Brown
Highland
Green
Warren
Anson Wilson Wins Contract for Six Walnut Hills Cottages
Anson Wilson of this place, noted as a conscientious architect, has secured a contract to build six eight room cottages on Walnut Hills for John Swift. Batavia bricks will be used, with an estimated cost of about 800000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson Wilson
Walnut Hills
John Swift
Batavia
Universalist Church Postpones Mt Carmel Services
The Mt Carmel Universalist church postpones the fourth Sunday June service to the first Sunday July. After that services resume monthly. Pastor Rev J R Carpenter will be absent June 24 for the Woodstock church cornerstone laying where he serves as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist
Mt. Carmel
J. R. Carpenter
Woodstock
Batavia Visitors Noted by Hillsboro Herald
The Hillsboro Herald pays tribute to Batavia youths led by Archie Tatman, Batavia mayor. Archie’s Hillsboro visit marks his first to the city, and he is connected to Charley Tatman, a well known Batavia figure with friends spanning Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Batavia
Archie Tatman
Archie
Charley Tatman
Independent candidacy warned against in Brown County politics
The Wilmington Journal reports rumors that Judge D W Loudon of Brown County may run as an independent for Congress in the district. The paper calls the idea a great mistake and urges support for the Republican nominee, framing politics as business in a troubled country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Journal
D. W. Loudon
Brown County
Congress
Soda Fountain Fantasy Promises Cool Relaxation In Hot Weather
An ornate advertisement imagines a marble dressed soda girl at a fountain, offering syrupy drinks to refresh in heat. It touts soda with ice and fruit syrups, claiming bliss and ease for the stomach, with ornate prose and brand mentions embedded in a stylized retail pitch.
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Adda
Terra
Agra
Zoe
Bhi
CITAS
BELT
Be Panam Pet
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