High Rail Crash on C P Road Wounds Three Men
An engine derailed near Cedar Point on the Cincinnati Northern line injuring three men aboard. Conductor Dave Homan and fireman Philip King sustained injuries. Court Simonton suffered head and neck wounds but saved his life by leaping away from the descending engine. King walked a quarter mile to Cedar Point for help as a wrecking train was dispatched.
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Dave Homan
Pel King
Court Simonton
Cincinnati
Cedar Point
Shinn’s Grove
Homan
King
Simonton
Columbia
Forestville
Philip King
Mr. Clark
Flife
Hamazi
Clark
Sixth District Sailor Cadetship Winners Named
At Annapolis competitive exam five cadetship finalists competed in a schoolhouse session overseen by Byron Williams and E. Q. Crane. Hugh K. Taylor of Wilmington won principal appointment, with Richard Swing of Batavia and Edwin Sinks of New Richmond among top finishers. the process reflects strong academic and physical qualifiers for potential service.
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Annapolis
Edwin Sinks
New Richmond
Richard Swing
Batavia
Charles W. Smith
Milford
Harry P. Hall
Goshen
Hugh K. Taylor
Wilmington
Byron Williame
E. Q. Crane
Board of Examiners
Crane
Hugh X. Taylor
Wilming- Lendiha
Richard Fing
June Swine
Cincinnati
Taylor
Mastodon tooth found near New Richmond belies era
A laborer named Mr Marcks unearthed a six foot mastodon tooth in New Richmond last week. The piece crumbles when exposed to air and is believed to be the mate of a prior find in the same area. Charley Griffin notes a shipment of Chilwoth harnesses and informs readers of local knife maker Phil Emrich in Cincinnati.
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Mr. Marcks
New Richmond
Three Times And Out Lightning Strikes Landmark Ash Tree
During a Wednesday storm lightning struck the East End ash tree known as a landmark and shattered it. Chips pierced the interior of Gilbert Thomas's house, though he was away at work, preventing possible harm. The event, termed a third visitation in local belief, may end further demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Thomas
Thomas
Two Aged Groom and Teen Bride Draw Comment in Batavia
Josiah Wilson aged eighty marries a sixteen year old, driving into Batavia. Court-house loungers observe the scene with mixed remarks. a prominent attorney is told of Wilson’s wife and a county official jokes about the match being based on a “blind side” in reference to the bride’s blindness.
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Josiah Wilson
Batavia
Wilson
Remarkable fraud on farmers warned by dairy official
State dairy commissioner warns farmers against black pepsin depots sold as butter boosters. U. Salyx Co. of New Concord, Ohio, peddles two ounce packets for $2.50, but analysis finds common salt, some color, and minimal value. Public admonition follows alongside local notices and community events.
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U. S
Salyx Co
New Concord
Ohio
F. McNeal
Mistakes of Agnostic a Theologian Explains Blind Points
Clermont Courier presents a series defending biblical questions posed by an agnostic. It analyzes objections on death from forbidden fruit, women speaking in church, temptation, who tempts whom, God’s temptations, omnipresence, omniscience, and omnipotence with Scriptural references.
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Eprror
THE
Clermont Courier
Philip
Evangelist
Paul
God
Christ
Judas
David
Satan
Abraham
Trieth
Nissah Pth
Willlo Teke
James
New York Judge Applauded Over Moral Point In Suit
A New York court scene features a judge praised by a jury for a bench utterance on immaterial matters in a $50,000 damages case. The suit accuses the husband’s father of alienating affection from Mrs Pollock, with the judge asserting moral obligations tied to prior relations.
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New York
Pryor
Pollock
Attorneys in Cincinnati Court Fight Ends in Contempt Fine
In Cincinnati last week attorney Charles Baker and Otway J Cosgrave fought in open court. Judge Outcalt fined each man $100 for contempt after the melee and resumed proceedings. Cosgrave called Baker unprofessional and Baker replied with a cross petition calling Cosgrave a blackguard. The exchange was described as disgraceful.
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Cincinnati
Charles Baker
Otway J. Cosgrave
Outcalt
Cosgrave
Baker
Blackguard
Democratic critiqued Brice influence and Ohio posts
A Clermont county editorial cartoon attacks Senator Brice and Democratic leaders over slow federal appointments. It claims Lockwood and the county committee avoid charges to oust Republicans while blaming Cleveland administration delays for lack of favors. BALvin 8 Cricn.
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Ohio
Clermont County
Brice
Washington
New York
Clermont
Lockwood
California
Senate
Sun
Lpothwood
Columbus
Post Office Department
Waterbury
Lockerood
Democratic Executive Committee
Cleveland
Swift Brothers to Perform at Bethel Benefit
The Swift Brothers play nearly every instrument and will perform at Bethel Monday evening for the Knights of Pythias benefit. Mise McWorkle will whistle at the concert at the Bethel opera house. her notes are praised as true and sweet. Greance Warr of New Richmond named receiver for Brown and Salt tobacco firm. Salt employed as foreman after the assignment noted last week.
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Swift Brothers
Bethel
Knights of Pythias
Greance Warr
New Richmond
Brown & Salt
Mr. Salt
Mise McWorkle
Opera House
Love, luck and lucre tale told of Williamsburg harness maker
A Williamsburg story recounts Leavitt Peterson a harness maker who married Florence Lyle in 1882 then split paths to Columbus and Chicago. Wealth alibis include $90,000 gains and bonds, with a Cincinnati stay and a messy divorce tale. Neighbors doubt the fortunes while linking Peterson to Morgan’s rumored treasure.
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Leavitt Peterson
Williamsburg
Florence Lyle
Leavitt
Columbus
Peterson
Indiana
Chicago
Cincinnati
Florence
Jonas Burnett
Ees
Oly
Ir. Peterson
John P. Leedom
House of Representatives
West Union
John Morgan
Clermont County
Grider
Morgan
His Good Record. Clermont Boy Becomes North Dakota Attorney General
A Clermont origin story traces a long career from Batavia teaching to Chicago law, a failed big case, and a later rise to North Dakota Attorney General after moving west. The piece notes a committee raising 4000 dollars for a Love Land Presbyterian church and mentions Milford’s Cart Wallace returning to work after injuries.
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Batavia
East
Kentucky
Julius A. Penn
Branaugh
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Chicago
Supreme Court
Weat
North Dakota
Post Office Change at Amelia
J. R. Hicks was yesterday relieved from duty in the Amelia post office by A. H. Hesse. Mr. Hesse is praised as a splendid, popular, accommodating officer. His successor is described as a pleasant gentleman and likely to give satisfaction.
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J. R. Hicks
Amelia
A. H. Hesse
Railroad consolidation rumor duels with damages suit
A rumor claims the Cincinnati Lebanon and Northern railroad will be purchased by the Dayton Lebanon and Cincinnati and Cincinnati Portsmouth and Virginia lines forming a group for 875000 dollars. L P Good a Zimri Druggins and Co expert accountant sued Williamsburg authorities for 50000 dollars alleging false imprisonment after an arrest in Cincinnati following the Williamsburg incident.
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Cincinnati, Lebanon & Northern Railroad
Dayton, Lebanon & Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Portsmouth & Virginia
Three Roads
L. P. Good
Zimri Druggins & Co
Williamsburg
Cincinnati
Tragic Drowning of Earl Bate at Peebles
Three year old Earl Bate, son of Adam Bate, drowned in a tub at Peebles after slipping into water to reach his shadow. The accident occurred suddenly and he could not cry out. physicians could not save him.
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Earl
Adam Batemen
Peebles
Cow Attacks Miss Warder and Sister on Farm
Miss Maud Warder of Peebles was gored by an infuriated cow while milking last Friday. Neighbors rescued her, and shortly after the same cow attacked her sister, who escaped unharmed. The cow is to be killed for repentance and meat for the butchers.
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Miss Maud Warder
Peebles
Miss Warder
Verdict in Horse Case Leaves Owner Empty Hoofs
A prior report described a trial where defendants hired to kill a horse instead treated and kept it. The owner sued for recovery but the jury ruled against him stating the horse’s fits made it worthless. Witnesses noted horses with this ailment have little value. Judge Carey presided. the Lebanon trial was intricate and drew much interest.
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Defendents
Justice Carey
Wace
Lebanon
Milford postmaster saga delays appointment under political pressure
Mrs. Lloyd serves as Milford postmaster amid a dispute over her title. Dr. Schaffer, backed by Brice, faced opposition that stalled the appointment. Brice withdrew patronage, leaving the post for months. Joan Pattison could resolve it, but would not name names, prolonging the circus-like conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd
Milford
Sue
Harrison
Dr. Schaffer
Brice
Joan Pattison
Larry Gamp
Novelty Concert Planned by Bethel Knights of Pythias
Bethel Knights of Pythias announce a charity concert on Monday evening July 8 featuring the Swift Brothers with sisters Athlena and Laura McCorkle. The group performs on dalcinet flute banjolette guitar xyloplane concertina and more. Laura McCorkle is a noted whistler and recitationist. Athlena McCorkle is a skilled pianist. the event aims to fill the house for the benefit of the order.
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Bethel Knights of
Pythias
Swift Brothers
Athlena
Laura McCorkle
Althena McCorkle
Florida bride greets Batavia wedding in Jacksonville
Cliff Halick a trusted Jacksonville resident returned to Batavia with his Florida bride. They wed on the 19th at St Matthew's in Jacksonville before friends and then traveled north. Clermont hosts a reception at Abram Hullok's home for about 50 relatives. The couple plan to reside in Florida soon.
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Cliff Halick
Jacksonville
Florida
Batavia
T. E. Grierson
St. Mathew’s Church
Clermont
Abram Hullok
Lebanon School Thrives Despite Misfortune To Its Projectors
The National Normal School at Lebanon remains flourishing with about 500 students enrolled for the term. Citizens vow to sustain the school, underscoring its value to the town, with several local names noted among supporters.
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National Normal School At
Lebanon
Nby
J. x. Cibiaty
John Cronin
W L, Witham
Abby
California Fig Syrup Co Producto Ad Highlight
The text touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant safe laxative for women and urges buyers to seek the genuine article with the California Fig Syrup Co name printed on the package.
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California
California Fig Syrup Co
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Georgetown Sentinal
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the Courier
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Ohio Chrisan Bndeavor Union
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Mre
Jennie Hughes
Afton
R. H. Dodson
Florence Donaldson
F. A. Roberts
George B. Bolenbaugh
John Molleyneaux
Carrie Jole
P. M. Weddell
Wellie Jordan
Calvary
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Mina Dora Hall
Laura W. Rapp
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Judah
Simmons Liver Regulator
NEW York Way
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Balvin
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Petey
A Wil
Liamsburg Man
Lucre
Torney
John H. Dobson
G. H. Loaveberry
A. B. Brock
D. T. Robb
H. Clinton
L. W. Bishop
Loveland
Cart
J. B. Wallace
Bralses
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Hoss
Milford Postoffice
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