His Ninth Darky Malott Marries His Twenty-Fourth Bride
Harvey Hamilton hosted the wedding of Uriah C. Malott, aged seventy three, to Allie A. Ogden, twenty four, marking Malott’s ninth marriage after a life of moving from Clermont to Brown County and Iowa. The ceremony at Hamilton House in Williamsburg Township followed Malott’s stop at local hotel doors over decades. The couple’s departure faced carriage delays as friends helped them leave the hotel for Williamsborg, with toasts to long life.
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Harvey Hamilton
Uriah C. Malott
Williamsburg Township
Malott
Anna L. Smith
Williamsburg
Squire W. A. McLean
Elizabeth Jane Work
Rebecca Thompson
Squire Morrison
Clermont
Brown County
Iowa
Ohio
Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton
George
Harvey
Mra. Hamilton
Major Lewis
Squire Nichols
Miss Allig A. Ogden
Allie
Sam
Williamsborg
Matin Street
Graves Lecture Falls Short At City Hall As Snow Kept Crowd Low
An audience at City Hall missed full impact of John Temple Graves due to heavy snow and low turnout. Graves praised General Lee yet faced a florid style. next program March 16 features Mozart Symphony Concert Company with eight artists in what may be the course’s final event.
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John Temple Graves
City Hall
North
Mozart Symphony Concert Company
Sketch of B N Stockton Life and Death in Williamsburg
The life of Burt Napoleon Stockton born March 19 1819 in Williamsburg is traced from chair making and later merchandising with Posey Cheseldine to a 43 year business career. He died suddenly last Tuesday. his widow Elizabeth A Norris and son Charles survive with four children from his first marriage.
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Burt Napoleon Stockton
Williamsburg
Job Stockton
B. N. Stockton
Volney Stockton
Posey Cheseldine
Lavantia Sharp
Clara
Florence
George
Charles
Stockton
Elizabeth A. Norris
Lewis Ellis
Reasons for Jones New Trial Based on Jury and Court Errors
Edward Jones seeks a new trial claiming jurors attended church during crime discussion and were instructed on punishment. He cites venue change abuse, jury impaneling irregularities, challenges for cause, juror examinations, witness influence, sheriff actions, and verdict insufficiency. Additional grounds include newly discovered evidence and legal errors.
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Edward Jones
Kain hotel at Williamsburg sold at executor sale
The Kain hotel property in Williamsburg once run by Wes Kahn and later James W. Burnett was sold at executor sale to Joseph M. Dyer of Columbus for 1720. The estate farm near Afton of 4 acres with a dwelling and improvements was also sold to Miles Bicking for 1905.
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Williamsburg
Kain
Wes Kahn
James W. Burnett
Joseph M. Dyer
Benjamin F. Dyer
Columbus
Miles Bicking
Afton
Will Baum's Snowbound Trip Ends With Walk Home
Will Baum drove to New Richmond in a cutter on a six inch snow day. After spending the night and viewing a collection of 500 views with a charming companion, he forgot his name and life details upon departure. He returned home on foot after arranging for a wagon to bring his cutter back.
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Will Baum
New Richmond
Baum
Sleepwalking Groom Stirs Stir At Jackson Hotel
A newlywed couple sparked a scene in a Jackson hotel when the groom sleepwalked down the staircase on his wedding night. The procession ended with the bride sleeping in the room above as the groom was awakened and returned to his bed. The landlord pondered the odd spectacle.
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Jackson
Abduction in New Richmond Ends with Talbot Jailed
Albert Talbot, age 50, abducted James Lee's daughter Mary Ellen and fled to Pittsburg with her. Lee tracked them down, had Talbot arrested for abduction, and brought the girl home. Talbot awaits trial. Lee vows further action.
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the Courier
New Richmond
Albert Talbot
James Lee
Lee
Mary Ellen
Mr. Lee
Miss Lee
Talbot
Departing Melody Mary Cowen Leaves for Cincinnati Choir
Miss Mary Cowen departs this week to join the choir of a Presbyterian church in Cincinnati. She will live with Mia, Kalo, and return to Batavia weekly for her music class. The fall songstress has charmed the congregation and her departure is met with warm goodbyes from friends.
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Mary Cowen
Presbyterian
Cincinnati
Mia
Kalo
Batavia
Our Presbyterian Church
Batavia School Commencement Set For April 21
Batavia directors announce the annual commencement on April 21 with five boys and four girls in the class. Students include Samuel Sprague Oliver Tatman Raph Homan Robert Blanchard and H Marsh among the 9 grads. Jamieson’s orchestra to provide music as the district suggests neighboring towns sync their dates to allow visiting each other.
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Clase
Samuel Sprague
Oliver Tatman
Raph Homan
Robert Blanchard
H. Marsh
Nanne Dimmitt
Marie Dennison
Ora Shipp
Bowsle Thompson
Jamieson
Wooley's Wife's Sister Elopement Ends in Reunion
Emma Nelson who ran off with her sister's husband across the Ohio river was found by her mother in the city and brought home. Wooley vows to win her back if needed, while locals joke about floods washing away the scandal without harming the decent.
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Emma Nelson
Ohio
Wooley
New Richmond
Ed Parrott Receives Honor From Law Fraternity
Ed Parrott, a bright law student in Cincinnati and former valedictorian, was appointed to the Law Fraternity. He was one of three selected from a large class, reflecting merit over senior influence. Parrott is praised for his sunny disposition and strong academic record.
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Ed. Parrott
Cincinnati
Law Fraternity
Young Parrott
Williamsburg Farmers Institute Spring Meeting Highlights
The Williamsburg Farmers Institute held a two day spring session in the United Brethren church Despite threatening weather attendance was large and the program featured lectures on Right Line Oxford Down Sheep Wheat and peaches plus papers on farm management grape culture and hog breeding Notable speakers included L H Todd C W Harlow Miss Etta Stump Capt W H Fagley Mrs Cora Bratton and J L Vandorn The event closed with performances by Miss Jessie DeWitt and a Columbian Discoveries lecture applauded for its hospitality to attendees.
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Williamsburg
Oxford
C. W. Harlow
Lowell Roudebush
H. A. Dethrick
Etta Stump
W. H. Fagley
Cora Bratton
Dethrick
Jessie DeWitt
Gobiet
George Gundy
S. H. Todd
William Britton
Adams County Man Killed in Saw Mill Assault
Jacob Grooms, an elderly off-bearer at William Cooper's saw mill near West Union, was killed Tuesday by George Young who struck him with a heavy stake. Young fled before arrest as angry locals vow to lynch if captured. The report also notes a separate notice about the Mofrits Symphony club seating at Bell's tomorrow.
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Jacob Grooms
William Cooper
West Union
George Young
Blue blood debate over American merit and English crests
A New York editorial condemns the idea of blue blood as hereditary. It argues true American aristocracy rests on brains, effort, and merit rather than titles. Cites Grant Garfield Lincoln Hayes Johnson as examples of self-made distinction.
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Great Britaan
Ireland
America
England
Grant
Garfield
Lincoln
Hayes
Johnson
Cow Attacks Schoolmistress in Stable at Peebles
Miss Nettie Corinth a Peebles school mistress in Adams county was badly injured by a cow she was milking last Saturday. After tipping a bucketful of milk the cow kicked it over and trampled the nurse, then gored and kicked again as she crawled to safety. The animal was driven off and may be fatally injuring the victim.
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Nettie Corinth
Peebles
Adams County
Myrtle B. Watkins
Felicity
Miss Watkins
Withamsville
Arthur L. Clark
Withameville
Well
Clark
Arthur
Brown County Normal Institute Opens April 25
The Brown County Normal Institute will open its gates on Tuesday April 25 offering superior instruction. The school is supervised by Isaac Mitchell and J. W. Kehoe, both renowned educators.
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Brown County Normal Institute
Isaac Mitchell
J. W. Kehoe
Mary Walker Finds New Role in New York Museum
Dr. Mary Walker takes a position as a freak in a New York museum, illustrating the fate of women who challenge gender norms by wearing trousers.
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Mary Walker
New York
No Color Line in Old Warren Jail Rumor
Four men confined in the Lebanon jail are named Black Brown Blue and Green, and it is suspected each carries a streak of yellow, reflecting a colorful but unfounded local rumor.
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Old Warren
Lebanon
Redeployed Washington Bride Weds Local Kin’s Daughter
Miss Pauline Jackson daughter of Mrs Pauline Raper Jackson now in Washington wed last week to a Washington attorney. The bride described as pretty and winsome, with congratulations extended to both bride and groom.
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Pauline Jackson
Pauline Raper Jackson
Washington
Walter Kain Joins Cincinnati Merchant's Police
Walter Kain, longtime assistant deputy sheriff for Clermont County, has been appointed to the Merchant's police force in Cincinnati. The paper lauds his pluck alertness sobriety and good character and congratulates him on the accession of a capable officer.
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Walter Kain
Clermont County
Cincinnati
Walter
Local Officials Sail to Washington for Inauguration
Measrs. John Davis auditor William Bannister clerk O P Griffith prosecutor Hugh Nichols and W R Walker attorneys of Batavia and Dr Bennett of Williamsville depart on the evening train for Washington to attend the second inauguration of the Democratic President. The Courier wishes them a pleasant journey and safe return.
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John Davis
William Bannister
O. P. Griffith
Hugh Nichols
W. R. Walker
Batavia
Dr. Bennett
Wilhamsville
Washington
United States
Winked at Woman Triggers Hotel Confrontation in Indiana
Cincinnati traveling man C. F. Jones, noted through the county, was accused of winking at a woman passing his Washington hotel. Her husband confronted him, leading to a confrontation at the hotel and ensuing consequences.
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C.F. Jones
Cincinnati
Indiana
Charley
Washington
Legislature approves line fence settlement process
The Legislature passed a measure allowing township trustees to set fence lines when property owners disagree. The trustees may advertise and award a contract to the lowest bidder, with costs certified to the auditor to be assessed as taxes.
Electric light faults spark local ire in Wilmington
Residents complain about poor service from Wilmington's electric plant. The author notes that coal oil would suffice for a town where most people retire by candlelight, while a Wilmington Republican clipping mocks a local editor's Sunday‑like town.
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Wilmington
Clermont Courter
Protracted and gospel meetings advance in local churches
Religious meetings fill the M E church with strong attendance and encouragement. Stonewick Valley Baptist Church hosts gospel services at 10 30 a m and 7 p m led by Rev H C Fry of Terrace Park. Newtonsville Baptist Church schedules services next Sunday at 10 30 a m and 7 p m with pastor Joseph R Powell conducting.
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M. E
Stonewick Valley Baptist Church
H. C Fry
Terrace Park
Newtonsville Baptist Church
Watchful warning on traveling jewelers from Wilmington Journal
The Wilmington Journal cautions readers about two young men selling jewelry and spectacles at deep discounts. They claim stock from a neighboring city must be sold, offering $8 and 10 carat spectacles for $2.50 and jewelry priced "a mere song." The paper warns the goods are poor quality and urges vigilance against these peddlers.
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The
Wilmington Journal
Journal
Times-Star admits mislead paragraph on Jones case
An editorial explains a misprinted report about Jones on the witness stand blaming Sheriff Temple was false. It states Jones used asthma medicine containing quinine whisky and glycerine, and after a noon adjournment he drank half a pint, leaving the Sheriff uninvolved. The Times-Star blames itself for the erroneous dispatch and notes pressure on editors and reporters.
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Times-Star
Jones
Sheriff Temple
Star
Emake
Inez
Batavia
M. J. Kain
Times- Star
the Star
Interla News Colums
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