Midnight Cat Convention Ends With Fistful Of Pranks
William Bishop of Hulick & Bishop fought off a backyard cat gathering by theatrically addressing the nocturnal crowd. He hurled items at the head cat and later tossed ink camphor and other objects, finally yielding to sleep after prayers. The firm opened late while officers sharpened plans to secure the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bishop
Hulick & Bishop
Mr. Bishop
Morpheus
Morphy
Bishop
Who Owns This Horse in a Curious Replevin Case
A Deerfield area dispute rises from a horse injured near Valley schoolhouse. John Hoff hired men to kill the horse, but two workmen instead nursed it back, leading to a legal battle over ownership. Squire Carey will hear the case next Saturday as parties argue breach of contract versus preservation of life and property. The column also notes an advertisement for Syrup of Figs.
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Squire Carey
John Hoff
Deerfield Township
Hoft
Jeff Brown
Brown
Fred Quiller
Edward Chesney
James Quiller
Hoff
Paren
Hoif
Lebanon
Where is love in Batavia as marriages fade
A Batavia column laments dwindling courtships and marriages as youths pursue work and vice. It questions whether politics or hard times influence romance, notes fewer nuptials, and hints at printing forthcoming Batavia couples' names in a featured column with no advert content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
Love
Batavia
Democratic Party
Navy Batavian
Cigar Peddler Mistakes Salted Cake For Head Cheese
A Batavia cigar peddler visits the Hamilton House and, after a day’s work, eats marble cake with salt pepper vinegar and sauces. He confuses the cake for head cheese and toasts the diners with a round of “set ’em up” as laughter erupts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Shaamaker
Batavia
Hamilton House
Auditor Bavis
Davis
Young couple elope at courthouse wedding in Batavia
A hurried raid on Clermont’s marriage machinery ends in fast ceremony at Squire Nichols home. James W. Patton and Virginia Pate marry within minutes after arrival, amid onlookers and a cheering crowd. The piece blends light social commentary with local happenings and notes before closing with community updates.
Two Good Business Men Lose Fortunes in Hillsboro Bank Failure
E W Salt of New Richmond and C E Brown of Mt Crab go under after Hillsboro Bank collapses. Salt assigns assets of 18 000 with Britton as assignee. Brown and Salt faced 40 000 in deposits gone. Brown blameless. Williamsburg bank offers 60 percent now and 40 percent later. J A Larsh of Bethel assigns to E Q Jane with 400 personal and 2 000 real estate assets. no preferred creditors.
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E. W. Salt
Clermont
New Richmond
William Britton
Mr. Salt
Charles E. Brown
Mt. Crab
Brown
Hillsboro
Mr. Brown
Williamsburg
J. A. Larsh
Bethel
E. Q
Jane
Mr. Larsh
Brown Shoe Factory
Prize contest tests youths for naval cadetship
A Clermont County event features five boys, including Charles Smith of Milford and Richard Swing of Batavia, undergoing a rigorous morning exam judged by Byron Williams and BE Crane to win U S Navy cadetships. The winners will be announced next issue as families and officials follow the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulick
U. S
County
Charles W. Smith
Milford
M. E
Place
Richard C. Swing
P. F. Swing
Batavia
Harvey P. Hall
Goshen
Edward D. Sinks
W. R. Sinks
New Richmond Bank
Hugh K. Taylor
Wilmington
Clermont
Byron Williams
BE. Q. Crane
Infirmary Votes Change Under New Law
The act defines county infirmary residents as the township they entered from, ending voting rights in the infirmary’s location. Inmates must return to their home township to vote, reversing the prior rule that allowed ballot in the infirmary’s precinct. Congress implied accommodations for those aligned with the ruling party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the State
Salt Air Farmer Taken to Batavia for Lunacy Inquest
Clifford Salt of Salt Air was brought to Batavia Saturday under escort for an inquest in lunacy before Judge Breeding. His mind wavered for a month due to pain from a disorganized stomach, becoming restrained Monday. He was moved to Athens by Sheriff Temple for comfort. It is hoped he will recover soon. He is 58 years of age. Simmons Liver Regulator advertised.
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Clifford Salt
Batavia
Breeding
Bis
Athens
Catholic Church Dedication at Loveland Rich in Ceremony
The new Loveland Catholic church was dedicated last Sunday with the Most Reverend Bishop of Cincinnati officiating assisted by many priests. Rev. Henry Moeller preached the sermon and a large class of children received confirmation after their first communion earlier that day. The musical program directed by Prof. Burkhardt received praise. attendance was large and interest high. A separate note extols Simmons Liver Regulator for malarial fever relief. Additional content advertises Esterbrook Falcon No 48 as national flower debate aside and praises Phil Emrich of Cincinnati for superior cutlery.
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Loveland
Cincinnati
Henry Moeller
Burkhardt
Rail fares offer Chicago round trip from Cincinnati
Railroads will charge 7.00 for travel between Chicago and Cincinnati. Mrs. Margaret Leypold, 98, has lived in Batavia for over seventy years. Sylvester Howe faced murder trial. a juror’s dissent spared a first degree murder verdict, this second Adams county trial cost 800. Cadwalder, a juror described by the Scion as a disgusting idiot, illiterate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Leypold
Batavia
Sylvester Howe
Adams County
Howe
Cadwalder
Democrats in Cler Mont Eye Governor Candidacy
In yesterday's Commercial readers see Democratic opinions on the best governor candidate with all counties represented except Lemont. Most favor Lawrence T. Neal, while Campbell is not expected to run. The piece notes a ready reckoner patent by Homer McLean. Frank Hulick of Portsmouth has been promoted on the C B P and V line, earning praise from colleagues.
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Homer McLean
Aisifor
Frank Hulick
Portsmouth
Batavia
Road
Batavia Bathing Privileges Expanded for Ladies and Children
Bathing privileges at Batavia increased to three days for ladies and children and four days for gentlemen. Evenings for ladies are Monday Wednesday and Friday, with escorted gentlemen allowed on those nights. Bath house planned at the dam next year funded by subscription. For non swimmers enter at the far end where depth is safe and even.
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Jones
Cleveland
Scott
Cincinnati
Batavia
Congress
Pension examiners named in Ohio Sixth district
Senator Brice appointed the new pension examiners for Ohio in a Democratic majority panel. Clermont hearings list Dr. A W Ashburn Batavia Dr W H Aiken Felicity Dr Frank Witham Withamagille Others include Clinton John McFadden Lee's Creek R T Trimble New Vienna Greene L W Baldwin Yellow Springs F W Kent Spring Valley Oglesby Cedarville Highland Truran Holmes Hillsboro R R Anderson Buford D N McBride Rainsboro Warren H B Blair Lebanon A Roberts Harveysville Frank H Frost Adams county adds Dr J W Bonn brother of Dr Bunn Peebles Dr Wittenmeyer of Peebles and Dr R A Stevenson of Manchester.
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Ohio
Senator Brice
Clermont
A. W. Ashburn
Batavia
W. H. Aiken
Felicity
Frank Witham
Withamagille
Clinton County
F. Briggs
Wilmington
John McFadden
Lee's Creek
R.T. Trimble
New Vienna
Greene
L. W. Baldwin
Yellow Springs
F. W. Kent
Spring Valley
Oglesby
Cedarville
Highland
Truran Holmes
Hillsboro
R. R. Anderson
Buford
D. N. McBride
Rainsboro
Warren
H. B. Blair
Lebanon
Tobacco market shows steady demand with modest price activity
The recent market period saw similar conditions to prior weeks with moderate breaks and variable bidding. Demand favored low to medium grades, receipts rising but still light, and old tobacco scarce. Next week’s sales plan lists Globe Sd Bodsman Cincinnati Walker Morris and Miami as key stops, with Brown selling 304 hhds at breaks and a brown item at 17.
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Globe
Bodsman
Cincinnati
Walker
Morris
Miami
Brown
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Allen Glancy
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Xenia
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Mt. Pisgah
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Nannie Davis
Mrs. Davis
Epworth Heights
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van Furnace Co
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Mina Faul
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U. S. Navy
Clase
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Simmons
Esterbrook
Phil Emrich
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