Woodlief brothers win four thousand in U S court over mail contract
The Woodlief brothers, once leading U S mail contractors, sued Logan and his bondsmen after a failed sub contract. The United States circuit court of Louisiana awarded them eleven thousand dollars in damages, minus one thousand, for interference and related losses in an unusual contract dispute.
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Clermonters
United States
Woodlief Brothers
New Orleans
Logan
Woodliefs
Woodlief
Washington
United States Circuit Court of Louisiana
Judge Charged Under Garfield Law Over Editor Complaint
Columbus dispatch reports Adams County New Era editor Sam E. Davidson filed a Garfield law complaint with the attorney general accusing J. W. Mason probate judge of promising rewards to aid election. The dispatch says the prosecuting attorney will be instructed to seek vacancy. such power is not theirs. The suit ushers in potential lengthy litigation for Adams.
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Columbus
Sam E. Davidson
Adams County
New Era
J. W. Mason
Democrat
Old Adame
Physicians named to serve on pension board
The following physicians have been appointed to serve as pension board: A T Quinn of Wilmington, N B Van Winker of Blanchester, W W Snook of Clarksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Quinn
Wilmington
N. B. van Winker
Blanchester
W. Snook
Clarksville
Chair of Harriet Beecher Stowe Found in Batavia
A Batavia resident reportedly possesses the chair used by Harriet Beecher Stowe as she began Uncle Tom's Cabin. A Cincinnati journal describes the relic as a remarkable find with potential sale to the Boston archaeological society. The old church where Henry Ward Beecher preached is also in view for sale and relocation to the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Batavia
Cincinnati
Boston Archaeological Society
Henry Ward Beecher
Hamilton
Irish Laborer Beaten in Saloon Row Near Bridge
Patrick Finley, a laborer from camps above town, was severely beaten after a confrontation with locals near the bridge. Initial fears of fatal injury gave way to relief as he recovers. The incident drew attention amid Maxwell Masonics in New Richmond with lodge representatives from Baratavia and surrounding areas attending.
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Patrick Finley
New Richmond
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Baratavia Lodge
T.C. Teal
A. M. Dimmitt
J. B. Fairman
John Hillen
Herbert Kain
Edward Balzhiger
Aimeon Weaver
Joseph Marshall
Alonzo Kirgan
Poison accidentally taken by ex commissioner
Ex commissioner O. H. Harolid of Bethel mistook a bottle of salts for medicine. He took two teaspoons of a white powder, suffered violent pains and spasms, and was saved by an emesis that expelled zinc sulphate from his stomach. He recovered quickly and was able to go out, a very close call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Harolid
Bethel
Reach and Rail Plan as C G P Officials Tour West Union
C G and P railroad officials led a special train tour from Georgetown to West Union to inspect the route toward Adams county seat, with plans to lay rails next week from Summerside to Halington. The excursion included Ralph Peters and key officers. construction details cite large earthworks and trestles, and the company is confident in gaining rights of way and community support.
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Georgetown
West Union
Old Adams
Commissariat
Ralph Peters
E. W. White
J. M. Myers
J. W. Harrison
H. V. Rolker
B. W. Woodruff
Summerside
Halington
Poplar Creek
Tate Township
Mt. Washington
Columbia
Clermont County Mortgage Falloff and District Totals in 1896
In the year ending June 39 1896 Clermont County recorded 627 mortgages totaling 460 410.56 on farms and town lands. During the same period 554 mortgages were cancelled releasing 337 923.62. Mortgage holders at year end held 122 486.74. District totals include Brown 430 mortgages 202 628 secured cancelled 242 released 29 311 Clinton 565 recorded 48 185 secured 466 cancelled 408 900.28 released. Greene 634 recorded 610 639 cancelled 461 released 455 781 Highland 502 recorded 215 682.88 cancelled 317 released 535 132 Warren 388 mort gages 468 180 secured 102 cancelled 183 929 released.
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Clermont County
Brown
Clinton
Greene
Highland
Warren
Clermont Campers Return From Highland Outing
The Clermont wheeling party returned home last Saturday night after a week in the hills of Highland and the serpentine ways of Adams. They endured rain and heat, praised Highland hospitality, and plan another longer trip. Lead guide J. F. South and 38 members, including Mamie Teal and Lotta Patchell, are listed among the party.
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Clermont Wheeling
Owensville
Old Highland
Adams
J. F. South
Mamie Teal
Kentucky Estate Divided Among Clermont Heirs
The Davis estate near Maysville was partitioned among heirs including Mrs. Dial Mrs. Ferguson Mrs. Kain Miss Nannie Davis Bal and Milton Davis. Each heir received about twelve dollars as the estate was divided by long division to match values.
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Davis
Maysville
Dial
Ferguson
Kain
Nannie Davis
Bal
Milton Davis
One Day In Court Sees Judge Davis Adjourn For July 31
Court resumes after two week recess with Judge Davis presiding and cases disposed rapidly. Record shows rulings on receiverships, dismissals, amended petitions, divorces, settlements, and motions including a receiver appointment hearing set for July 31 and a kinship-based new trial grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Georgetown
A. G. Buckingham
Jos. R. Smith
Fred L. Myrick
J. A. Boyce
Heneidel
Alice J. Boyer
Belle C. Davis
Jonas Hill
Delilah Miller
Nichols & Nichols
Grand Central Railway Co
Lucinda Clark
Havorah E. Harvey
Milford
Second Ohio regiment reunion to be held in Goshen
The annual 2d Ohio reunion is set for September 23 and 24 in Goshen. Dr Morris serves as association president. a solid soldiers dinner and an engaging program are planned. Old pals gather for a large turnout and a good time, with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
2D Ohio
Goshen
Morris
Local Hero Rescues Boy From Drowning at Dam
A 17 year old country boy nearly drowned while bathing at the dam. George Lewis, a large bystander, plunged in and pulled the stricken youth to safety, with Fraygk Kain aiding later to revive him. The rescued boy walked home afterward expressing gratitude.
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Lewis
George Lewis
Fraygk Kain
Moore
Featherburg
Lebanon corrected debt figure by Western Star
The Western Star corrects a prior Courier claim that Lebanon’s bonded indebtedness was 79000 dollars and states it is 52000 dollars. Of this, 50000 funded water works and 2000 funded a schoolhouse. The note ends by praising Lebanon and the Star as progressive and attractive.
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Lebanon
Courier
The
Star
Express Companies Pay Ohio Tax Duplicates
The law, upheld by the Supreme Court, requires express firms operating in Ohio to pay a fixed tax on their Ohio business. For Clermont County, Adams Express and the U S Express paid about $318.84 each for 1893, 1894, 1895, and 1896, totaling roughly 36 percent of the assessed amount.
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Supreme Court
Ohio
Adams Express Company
Clermont County
U.S. Express Company
Thunderbolt Kills Farmer James Watson in Warren County
James Watson a farmer of Waynesville was indoors during a thunderstorm last Thursday when a bolt struck his house killing him instantly. The incident occurred in Warren County as Watson sought shelter from the storm. AYER'S PILLS are advertised as a bowel regulator for biliousness indigestion and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Watson
Waynesville
Watson
Appallingly Abrupt Moyer Dies on Jackson Turnpike
Mrs. Samuel Moyer died at her home on the Jackson turnpike last Friday evening after a sudden apoplexy strike while helping her husband with cattle. She was about 53, lived in a beautiful house, chatted with her husband, and was tenderly cared for by neighbors before burial on Sunday.
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Samuel Moyer
Jackson Turnpike
Railroad Company Sues Clermont County Over Tax Refund
The Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Railway Company sues Clermont County commissioners for 6137.27 seeking reimbursement of taxes paid in Miami Township instead of Branch Hill school district. Prosecuting Attorney C B Nichols represents the commissioners. Miles Johnson and T & Prechine represent the railroad. This follows a prior Courier report on the case.
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Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago
Duke the Royal Newfoundlander Dies After Seven Years
Duke a famous Newfoundlander dog owned by George Baum of Batavia died of old age last Saturday. Arrived seven years ago from Al Baum, he weighed 180 pounds and stood thirty inches tall. His skin will be stuffed and displayed in the Palace stable office. He never bit anyone and was noted for his dignified, tolerant nature.
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Duke
Summerside Creamery to Open with Free Butter Making Day
Summerside citizens organized a creamery to be in running order for 5000 dollars. Four thousand three hundred dollars of stock has been taken. On the 30th the plant will open ready to receive milk and butter making will be free all day. Bring luncheon and milk for transport cans sold at cost. Officers are F. W. Johnson president M. Johnson secretary H. Winter treasurer. Attendance expected to be large.
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Summerside
Progressive Citzens
F. W. Johnson
M. Johnson
H. Winter
Milford Couple Seeks Divorce After Long Absence
Edward Davis and Sarah A Davis, married in 1877, lived together for twenty years before Sarah vanished for three years. Investigators found she had fled with a bright-complexioned man, prompting Edward to seek divorce relief in Milford court. Phil Swing of Cincinnati prosecutes the case.
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Edward Davis
Sarah A. Davis
Sarah
Edward
Phil Swing
Cincinnati
Milford
Garrison Defends Run for Seuxetorial District Seat
The piece presents a biographical sketch of Rev J D Garrison and attacks rival Tissander in a Cincinnati paper. It notes a Democratic district bias and questions voting rights due to Kentucky residence while detailing Garrison through personal background and comments on Bryanism and free silver.
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J. D. Garrison
Krow
Builer
Clermont
Warren
Islander
Cincinnati
Lere
Mr. Garrison
Adams County
Kentucky
Ohio
Rio Grande College
Gallia County
Kentucky University
KR. W. Nelson
Tissandier
Chicago
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Tissander
France
New York
Georgetown
Woman Hurt In Runaway Carriage Incident
Mrs. Porter Crane of Bethel sustained serious injuries last week when her carriage toppled as the horse, frightened by a drove of sheep, tried to flee. She was carried home unconscious and is now on a hopeful path to recovery.
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Porter Crane
Bethel
Temperance lecture marks Sunday service at Presby church
Union services at the Presbyterian church last Sunday evening featured a temperance lecture. After the sermon Mrs. Belt played the well known Faust air Oh boys we’ll never get drunk again as the crowd filed out, her emotion hidden behind a sly smile.
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Presbyterian Church
Prosecution and defense clash in Butler arson trial
In Hamilton yesterday, Prosecutor Smith accused T C Campbell of failing to post bail for Hart in a Cincinnati courthouse arson case. Campbell called the charge false, leading to a near-physical altercation and both lawyers being arrested for contempt.
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Hamilton
Tom Shay
Smith
T. C. Campbell
Reynolds
Hart
Cincinnati Court House
Campbell
Beef Brine For Worms In cabbage The Old Recipe
An old exchange suggests using strong beef brine diluted with water to kill cabbage worms. The article recalls corned beef era cooking and notes beef brine was once common in meat shops. It recommends sprinkling the brine on cabbage to make worms retreat.
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Yankee Land
Five Inch Jail Lock Found in Clermont County ruins
Fifty years ago the Clermont County jail stood where the public building now sits. Workers uncovered a huge five by seven inch padlock in the cellar with a broken key still in the lock. Though rusted and buried long, the lock once kept inmates confined.
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Clermont County
Matrimony and the Weather in 1896 County
In 1896 there were 261 marriages in the county with December at 92 licenses the peak and July at 13 the low. Other months range from 14 in June to 81 in October. The note links hot weather to fewer marriages, suggesting couples wed more in cooler months after harvest.
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Oapbey
Gas Wells to be sunk in Goshen area
Four wells to be sunk by a Pittsburg syndicate in northern Clermont Derrick erected in Goshen with drills in place. Cost estimated at 2500 dollars. Geological inspections show strong promise of productive returns. A small Goshen farm well has supplied fuel and light for five years.
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Pittsburg
Mfi
Aner
Newberry
Goshen
Milton Elliott
Births in Clermont Reach Five Hundred One in Year
Population records show 501 babies born in Clermont over the last year, including 252 males and 249 females. The peak month was March with 27 girls born, and December recorded 21 girls and 21 boys.
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Clermont
Dr Offatt and Miss Fagley Wed in Amelia
A large gathering of Dr. P M Offatt and Miss Katherine Fagley relatives and friends attended the Amelia residence of the bride’s parents last Monday for the marriage ceremony. Both natives of Amelia with Dr Offatt practicing dentistry in Cincinnati and Miss Katie Fagley daughter of Don William Fagley. The couple plan to home in Amelia and enjoy many friends. The item notes Clermont society and includes an aside about the long standing business of J C Jo Co Lowell Massachusetts and its famed Sarsaparilla.
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P.M. Offatt
Katherine Fagley
Amelia
Offutt
Cincinnati
Katie
Clermont
Don William Fagley
Wee
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Clinton County Pension Board
Ing
NEW Richmond Masons
Harden
C. G. & P. Railroad
Clermont Campers
Lotta Patchell
Edna Tate
Iney Mitchell
Jetta Mitchell
Beulah Apgar
Minnie Hall
Vesta Bishop
Nellie Breeding
Maud Williams
Cora Hall
Orba Boose
Emily Fomorin
Eva Pattison
Marguerite Apgar
Hettie Shaw
A. J. McNair
E. M. Bell
E. W. Patchell
Judge Breeding
Dr. Mitchell
Frank Fisher
John Marsh
Chas. Forman
Hugh Mitchell
Charles Nichols
Andy Buerkle
Will Combs
Bob Williams
Charles Shaw
Will Marshall
Stanley Farrett
Rev. Bell
Mattie Shaw
Expec
Frank A. Roberts
G0. Ketchum
Caroline Farino
Louis
Emma Laub
John Faring
Lawson A. Hayden
Mary E. Hayden
Geo. W. Miller
Daniel W. Manning
Stephen Leonhard
W. F. Schafer
Demugger
James M Brazier
Wilber F. Brazier
Sarah Davis
Henry McAffee
J. M. Brand
Ira Davis
Railway Company
Emma
Jacob Bauman
H L. Nichols
Guardian
Ellen Null
Miami Township
Chas. Nola
Thos Morrissey
Charles O. Ketchum
Delos C. Sharp
W. R. Sinks
James Ashton
M. D. Sharp
Squire
Davidson
Williamsburg
Wees
Tate
Franklin
Rural
North Precinct
Arlececes Nevile
Wash
Moscow
Laurel
Monroe
Bantam
Locust Corner
Pierce
North Union
Eeewseeene
South Union
Miami
Miam
Branch Hill
Stonelick
South Stonelick
Jackson
Express
Mont
Warren County
Ayer
Mrs. Samuel
Moyer
Railroad Company
Old Duke
Mary
Bunco
Butler Couty
Tom
Campbell A Liar
Cler
Hood
Lowell
Mass
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