Talks with Talkers A Woman's Ready Sacrifice and Other Notes
A Cincinnati coroner identifies a Lebanon man in a floater case citing a corkscrew a Sanhedrin ticket and anti dyspeptine as clues. Mrs President at School describes a Batavia woman famed for kindness despite a careless dress and lively humor. We Miss Thee prints a 1889 Salt Air reader’s verse replying to the old song with memories of home and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Cincinnati
Scott
Batavia
Harrison
Picayune
Epister
Woman’s Readily Given Bandages Spark Moral Echo
The article recalls Ed Nash, a Pennsylvanian railroad postal clerk, describing a wreck scene where women nearby quickly turned their undergarment into bandages to tend wounded colleagues. It also lampoons Williamsburg baby chatter, lists births in Bury, and ends with a column on urban life versus rural quiet, noting city life charms and labor contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Nash
Pennsylvania
Nash
Country Life Versus City Nonsense In A Maid's View
A humorous column contrasts a dairy maid’s city life with country living. It notes her hours, tidy quarters, and social ease, then jokes about the appeal of country advantages versus urban temptations, likening it to persuading a boy about prayer meetings vs circuses.
Wart on mule defeats brave farmer near Marathon
Frank Russalott near Marathon tried to remove a wart from a mule’s abdomen with a knife. The mule resisted, injuring Russalott as the wart remained. Doctors say both man and mule are well, and the wart will only go with a pork charm from a fish-pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Russalott
Marathon
Mr. Russalotti
Mr. Russalott
Long Year Turns, Autumn Sways Foretell The Months
The piece reflects on the year’s passage from midsummer through autumn and toward Thanksgiving and Christmas. It notes fading sun strength, longer shadows, tasseling corn, ripening crops, and wildlife sounds as frost approaches, then flows into thoughts on aging and upcoming events and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Fork
Bob White
Nuisance in Mulberry Store Corners Sparks Public Pressure
A Clermont Courier letter from Mulberry criticizes harsh language in store corners that insults women. The writer warns that this nuisance, endured by wives, sisters, and daughters, could prompt stronger community action unless stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Courier
Mulberry
Tax totals and livestock in Clermont county for the year
Tax assessors report Clermont county property taxes at 8 076 235 dollars, about 900 000 more than last year. Horses used for hauling number 8 814 valued at 480 697 dollars. Batavia precinct and village hold most assets with 7 645 dollars in Batavia township horses and 20 025 dollars in cattle. Males counted 82 with Batavia precinct housing 68 valued at 8 240 dollars. Other townships to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Clermont
Batavia
Amelia
Bantam
Batavia Village
Batavia Township
Death of Ohio's Oldest Man George Blair at Decatur
George Blair of Decatur Brown County Ohio reportedly the state's oldest man is dead. Born 1779 in Virginia he served as a boy to General Washington and was later sold into slavery in Kentucky. After the war he settled in Decatur and raised a large family with fifteen children by his present wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Blair
Decatur
Brown County
Ohio
Blair
Old
Virginia
George Washington
Kentucky
Moaure
Doyle
Moorefield
Nichollas County
Hia
A Musical Buzzard Bell Riddle From Jackson Township
A strange tale from Henry Harlow’s farm in Jackson township recounts a bell tied to a turkey buzzard on a high island tree. John Works hears the bell while near the stream and wonders why a buzzard would wear a bell and call other buzzards to dine. The piece blends local whimsy with a digression on community notices and church matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Harlow
Jackson Township
Harlow
John Works
Mr. Works
Mr. Work
Work
Brown
Adams
Clinton
Warren
Butler
Hamilton
Soap for soap and a lesson on gullible buys
A Newtonsville resident, Squire Frank McAffee of Marathon fame, gets taken in by a street fakir selling washing soap wrapped in foil with prizes. Purchasers paid a quarter per soap while some won bills, but McAffee finally bought a twenty dollar wrap with no bill inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Frank McAffee
Marathon
Newtonsville
Syren
Squire McAffee
Accidents Reported from Cherry Trees and a Death in Bethel
Miss Mary Beck of Bethel fell from a cherry tree while picking fruit last Monday, injuring her wrist and sustaining wounds. Little Earle Leeds of Lindale broke his right arm after a fall from a cherry tree. Joseph Harmon, formerly of Bethel, was found dead in his bed Saturday morning and buried in Bethel. A child of Joseph Williams near Halington allegedly suffered a serious chest wound after a knife injury while playing on a bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Beck
Bethel
Little Earle Leeds
H. D. Leeds
Lindale
Joseph Harmon
Georgetown
Baptist Church
George W. Swing
Joseph Williams
Halington
Mosquito Control Advice From A Health Note
An editorial encourages beating mosquitoes with open palm blows and warns of harm to the aggressor bird. It prescribes using a 2 percent carbolic acid solution on bedding and surroundings to deter gnats and mosquitoes, noting facial application for safety.
Batavia Hosts Wide Circle of Visiting Notables
A long list of visitors and residents outlines numerous Sun day guests and locals in Batavia. Names include Percy Jamieson, Bal and C. T. Jamieson, George Fishback of St. Louis, Harry Tice and Miss Temp, Mrs. Allen Sanders of Indianapolis, Dr. James Moore, Miles Bicking, Dr. J. Charles Graham, Prof. Ed Potts, Julian Cordrey, Miss Nellie Holden, Miss Kate Wright, Mrs. Davis, W. S. Smith and family, Miss Hattie Dunn, Robert Ely, Edward Edwards, Dion Williams, Homer Glancy, C. P. Hitech, Mrs. Mary Pohl, John Knauer, Mrs. Cora Kemper, Mrs. Kate Etten, Jacob Mount, Robert Taylor, Major G. W. Temple and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tice
Miss Temp
Allen Sanders
Indianapolis
Batavia
James Moore
Miles Bicking
Julian Cordrey
Ohio
Williamsburg
Nellie Holden
Morrow
J. J. Holden
Kate Wright
Newtown Schools
Mary Lane
Davis
New Richmond
Frank Davis
Edward Edwards
Newtown
Daniel and
Whittaker Bishop
Bishop
Dion Williams
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Homer Glancy
Ashburn & Hulick
C. P. Hitech
Grand Recorder
Paris
Springfeld
Mary Pohl
John Knauer
Cincinnati
Frank Knauer
Cora Kemper
Kate Etten
Morgan Accepts Indian Affairs Post Set For July First
Col. Morgan has accepted the role of Commissioner of Indian Affairs and will assume charge July 1. His prior army record and false charges against Col. Corbin, unknown to the President at selection, may provoke Senate scrutiny and trouble for his confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Col. Morgan
Indian Affairs
Col. H.C. Corbin
Senate
Col. Corbin
Clermont County Students at Normal School Praise
A large group of young ladies and gentlemen from Clermont county attend the Normal School in this place. The writer praises their intellect and appearance and says they reflect credit on the county, wishing the school could last forever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Scion
Clermont County
West Union Scion and New Cincinnati and West Virginia Railroad
The O. and N. W. railroad plans rapid growth and a first class road bed, but its length remains. To extend its reach the Cincinnati and West Virginia Railroad Company was incorporated by Secretary of State Ryan last Friday with capital stock of 1,000,009 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Scion
Cincinnati and West Virginia Railroad Company
Ryan
Williamsburg man captures rare white squirrels
J. C. Rose of Williamsburg captured two white squirrels in the woods last week. The rarity is noted as extremely difficult to shoot even ordinary gray and fox squirrels. The piece contrasts New York’s jet black population with occasional red and curious gray specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Rose
Williamsburg
Mr. Rose
New York
We Publish County Papers’ Stances on Frey Murder Case
Milford Enterprise reports the Clermont Courier and Clermont Advance opinions on the Frey murder case. It notes no clear stance in The Sun and seeks views from New Richmond Independent and Felicity Times, the county’s other papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Enterprise
Clermont Courier
Clermont Advance
Frey
Sun
New Richmond Independent
Felicity Times
Appointment of John H. Simmons as U S Marshal
John H. Simmons was appointed U S Marshal for the Southern District of Ohio last week. The nomination drew some competition but the appointment received approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Simmons
Ohio
Ordinary scrap of wrapping paper saves life in adoption of new medicine
A woman near death from consumption found hope in a sample of Dr. King's New Discovery. She improved after using the product, bought more bottles, and regained health and weight. The notice invites free trial bottles at local druggists and lists agents and locations in Batavia and Williamsburg. It also notes a large insurance payout by Northern Insurance Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Whso
Fuller
W. H. Cole
Fort Smith
W. ii
Walker
Batavia
J.B. Walker
Williamsburg
Tue Insurance Agency
Barr & Co
Bell Mates
Third
Uivoinnatt
Jandtt
Unclear Patent Remedy Advert and Ledger Note
An 19th century style ad touts Tax Brat SALVE for skin eruptions with money back guarantee and price per box offered by W. R. Walker Batavia and B. Walker Williamsburg. A later line notes Tom commissioners were in heaven yesterday and approved a lengthy bill ledger in the journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Walker
Batavia
B. Walker
Williamsburg
Tom
Charge of Judge Davis in Frey Case
In Milford Judge Davis delivered a strong charge to the special grand jury after outlining homicide degrees. He condemned the mob that attempted to lynch Frey, urged indictments of those involved, and insisted law and order must be upheld to prevent further violence. The grand jury returned multiple indictments including Frey for murder in the first degree and John Logan for concealed weapons, with other cases for false pretenses and divorces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Frey
Milford
Davis
Frey
Cincinnati
John Logan
Hartman and Farlow
Court actions from the 1900s disputes and probate notes
A series of small case notes records verdict actions overruled and reversed judgments to be entered, cost retaxation, post mortem fee allowances, sheriff dispossession orders, and hearings set for July 2. Several cases include debt and witness costs, with some costs waived. State indictments and ongoing matters are noted as standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Stiltzer
Wm. McGrew
Ohio
Jacob Nort
Joseph Zimmer
Sarah Plank
J. M. Cooper
W. F. Roudebush
Admr
G. W. Dennison
Worthington
Fishback
Thos. Gallagher
Constable
Hellman
Same
Common Pleas
State
Francis Hartman
Jacob Farlow
Loveland Union Temperance Society Formed
A benevolent temperance group was organized in Loveland last Friday by Mrs. Henrietta Monroe of Xenia. The local Union constitution was adopted with officers led by Mrs. John Thompson as president and Miss Mattie Clinton as recording secretary. Thirty three members enrolled and a reading room is planned. Mrs. Monroe delivered an engaging lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
Henrietta Monroe
Xenia
John Thompson
Rev. Acomb
Rev Becker
Dr. Young
Mattie Clinton
Carrie B. Hine
St. Carmichael
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Endorsements
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh. F J Cheney Co prop Toledo Ohio endorsers include Wist and Truax traders Walton Kinnan Marvin Toledo wholesalers and E H Van Harstan Toledo National Bank. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and said to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Feb. of publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itali
F. J. Chleney & CO
Props
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
Wist & Truax
Wholesale Druggstts
Walpding, Kinnan & Marvin
Bee Line Excursion to Colorado and Hocky Mountain
The Bee Line offers a popular, personally guided trip to Kansas, Colorado, Balt Lake, Rocky Mountains and Pacific Coast led by D. Jay Collyer. Departures set for Tuesday July 23 from Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus Dayton Springfield and Indianapolis with full route details on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee Ling
Dig Four
Kansas
Colorado
Balt Lake
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
D. Jay Collyer
Far Wear
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Columbus
Dayton
Springfield
Indianapolis
Bee Line
Sach Point
D. Jay Collver
Bee Line Pass
Ag T
Superior Street
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Thee
Thom
Message
Slater
Bury
Geo, McCollum
Anthony Poli
Ja. F. Knight
Henry McMillen
Henry Archer
A. Williamson
Glen Rose
Frank A. Smith
C. Arwine
William Shipps
Sean
Coun
Coutry
Courier
Presbyterian Assembly
Universalists
Chelsea
Massachusetts
The
Knights of Pythias
Messrs. Moore & Son
A. B. Stymers
Knights
F. H. Bohn
U. B. Church
Panhandle
Soap For Soap
Wayne Township
Percy Jamieson
Bal Davis
C. T. Jamieson
George Fishback
St. Louis
J. Charles Graham
D. D. Barr
Fairview Farm
Ed Potts
Dr. Bunn
W.S. Smith and
Familly
Hattie Dunn
Sardinia
Florence Barr
Robert Ely
Charles
Big Neck
Illinois
Robert Taylor
Johnstown
G. W. Temple
J. R. Woodlief
J. B. Swing
General Holter
R. W. C. Gregg
W.T. Kain
J. 8. Hulick
Frank Hulick
Portsmouth
Nicholas Kain
Kenyon Military Academy
Gambier
Estella Norris
J. B. Walker
Frank Robinson
Anna Stoup
Fitzpatrick
Mossy, Ashburn & Hulick
Peter Jones
Cornelia Moore
Hutchinson
Chautauqua
Ella Spellacy
Neice
Celia Schulte
Lima
Mary Kline
Main Street
Simmon
Persimmon
Bucklen
Grand Jury
Jared Lamar
J. R. Wiley
John L. Carter
Minerva Carter
Jennie Hannars
Thomas
Www. Co, T. U
Hocky Mountain
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