Trouble With A Girl Causes A Brown County Youth To Take Own Life
Brown county resident Harry Bolander died after swallowing carbolic acid on Friday. He left a widowed mother, two sisters, and seven brothers. He had served with the 8th Ohio volunteers and recently returned from Indiana before his death at Hamersville. A local woman’s suit against him is noted as a possible trigger. he died before medical help could arrive. Funeral held at Mt. Zion church with Rev. Singer.
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Harry Bolander
Brown County
Ripley
Ohio Volunteers
Indiana
Hamersville
Mt. Zion Church
Rev
Singer
Col Henry Wagner to Address Farmers Next Saturday
Col Henry Wagner a longtime oilman and noted enemy of trusts will speak at the farmers meeting in the courthouse next Saturday. He is a skilled speaker and a prominent G A R member, currently commander of the Noyes McClook Post No 30 of Cincinnati and an aide to the staff commander in chief.
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Henry Wagner
Court House
Col. Wagner
Noyes-McClook
No. 30
Cincinnati
Aid-De-Camp
Clermont
Veteran Subscriber Samuel McMath Celebrates 63rd Courier Renewal
Samuel McMath of Neville renews his 63rd Courier subscription after joining the original list in 1836. At 85 he spent his life as a leading merchant, later working in tobacco trade, medicine of mind intact, and enjoys a serene, well informed old age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McMath
Neville
Courier
McMath
Caught in Texas William Silva Captured in Ohio Transit Link
William Silva, third of six highwaymen, indicted in Brown County for the William Hawthorn robbery, travels toward Ohio in custody of Cincinnati detective force Crim. Two captured comrades serve sentences in Columbus. Silva, once arrested, escaped via habeas corpus. He has powerful supporters. his father is a county officer and lawyer. The gang, known on the P and W road, left Conductor Hopkins’s tips on their methods. three members remain at large.
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William Silva
Brown County
William Hawthorn
Ohio
Crim
Cincinnati
Georgetown
Columbus
Silva
Divorce Case Details in Butler v Butler Court Action
The Katie Butler v Aaron Butler divorce petition attracted modest attention in court. Read as a well to do couple with five children and a Westboro farm, they split in September 1897 after a December 1806 marriage. The plea cites failure to provide. evidence contrasted rusty shoes with barnyard abundance. petition denied. A Wilmington paper calls a pink tea a well affair and a Lebanon paper notes oyster paddies.
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Katie Butler
Aaron Butler
Westboro
Williamsburg
Petitioner
City Council Passes Peddler License Cut and Hall Improvements
At Monday’s council meeting several bills were approved including first reading of a peddler license reduction to about half prior rates. Contracts for reroofing town hall and engine house were authorized with costs around 700 dollars for town hall and about 20 dollars for engine house. A city hall rental price policy was set with a 5 to 10 dollar range. A sewer project on Third street and Spring street was proposed along with pavement work on Third street. Compensation for council members was informally discussed suggesting one dollar per meeting.
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Griffith
Third Street
Spring Street
Gus Hulick
Paul Rapp
Jacob Wymer
Joseph Slayton
McMillen
H.T
Sad death of Otis Peterson in Williamsburg
Otis Peterson age twenty four of Williamsburg died suddenly Sunday after a brief illness. He worked as a clerk in his father D K Peterson’s store and was active in church Sunday school Odd Fellows and Daughter of Rebecca. Married four months earlier to Miss Sarah Fulton he was buried at Williamsburg M E church with Rev Lane leading services.
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Otis Peterson
Williamsburg
D. K. Peterson
Rebecca
Sarah
William Fulton
Mainville M. E
Williamsburg M. E
Lane
Clinton County Farmers Institute Passes Notable Resolutions
At a Wilmington meeting last week the Clinton County Farmers Institute adopted unique resolutions. They call for government to be run by duly elected officers, pledge to maximize crop yields at minimum cost, and prefer voting according to individual conscience.
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Clinton County Farmers’ Institute
Wilmington
Farmers’ Institute
Bids Awarded for Free Turnpike Construction
Commissioners awarded bids for free turnpikes to several contractors for sections including Sharp's cut off Moscow to Laurel and Neville Penn school areas. Awards list multiple bidders with section numbers and sums, with one section’s award deferred. An unrelated advertisement for Dean's Ointment closes the notice.
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J. W. Lytle
Sharp’s
Otto Henry
New Palestine
Whitlock Winspear
A.M. Jeffries
Laurel and
Lindale
T. T. Bigam
Laurel and Lindale
J. F. Hill
Horner’s Run
T. F. Bigam
Neville and Penn School
J. KE. Parvin
W. O. Fillegar
F.L. Adams
Piers & Armstrong
Horner’s
Love & McMurchy
Neville
Penn
W. O. Filegar
J. W. Miller
Moscow
Laurel
A. M. Jeffries
God Darien
T. T
Bigam
Penn School House
Same
Milford and Loveland
Tax dispute over Addison township duty to Clermont for fair bonds
In 1863 Anderson township in Hamilton county was set off to Clermont for agriculture. Hamilton county now issues bonds worth $20,000 to improve the Carthage fair and taxes Anderson township for its share. Anderson residents oppose, claiming they belong to Clermont and should not pay twice. About $2,000 is involved and has not been collected or turned over.
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Anderson Township
Hamilton County
Clermont County
Boston Agricultural Society
Anderson
Liberal receipts and better packs spur tobacco sales
Receipts are liberal as weather favors stripping and better packs entice buyers. Quality varies with some top grades from certain localities while many crops run inferior. strong competition from buyers and manufacturers but limited overall demand keeps prices steady. West Virginia tobacco sold well at Globe warehouse. market outlook remains hopeful with new buyers expected next week. Rotation of sales begins Tuesday March 7 with Bodmann, Morris, Cincinnati-Miami, and Globe scheduled.
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West Virginia
Globe Warehouse
Bodmann
Morris
Cincinnati-Miami
Globe
Unlawful Wearing of Grand Army Insignia Warned
The Ironton Register notes it is illegal to wear Grand Army insignia without membership. Members must stay in good standing to retain the right to wear the button. Loss of membership or failure to perform obligations revokes this privilege per Army regulations.
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Ironton Register
Grand Army
Bhut
Grand Army of the Republic
Open Door Club Debate on Czar Peace Conference Proclamation
A sparsely attended Open Door Club meeting featured Judges Parrott and Davis debating the Czar of Russia peace conference proposal. Davis argued in favor while Parrott condemned its practicality. The vote ended 19 to 8 in favor of the conference amid concurrent M. E. church meetings drawing attention.
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Parrott
Davis
Russia
Judge Parrott
M. E. Church
March Madness Brings Zero Weather and Bluster
The piece mocks March as a harsh rogue after a mild first day. It notes zero temperatures on Tuesday and ongoing cold, snow, and wind. The Courier admits past weather predictions were wrong and jokes about shifting to tax and political topics as more reliable.
Mortgage filing rules for Ohio chattel loans explained
The West Union Defender outlines that a chattel mortgage in Ohio must be filed within three days after signing by the mortgagor. Filing locations vary by residence and property location, with specific rules for resident and non resident mortgagors and township offices. A 90 day insolvency assignment rule voids certain mortgages unless filed and made in good faith to secure a concurrent debt.
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West Union Defender
Ohio
Caldwell man fined over child naming dispute
In Caldwell Kansas a man scolded his neighbor for calling his child a kid. The justice of the peace consulted Webster's dictionary and ruled kid defines a young child or infant. The father was fined plus costs for his conduct.
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Caldwell
Kansas
Justice of the Peace
Thief Steals Clothes From Line In Quiet Night
Mrs. Christian Jenike reported a theft of clean garments from her clothesline last Wednesday night. The burglar avoided women’s clothes, leaving feminine items untouched, suggesting chivalry in the act. Mr Jenike mends shoes and contemplates the loss wrapped in a horse blanket.
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Christian Jonike
Mr. Jenike
Dog Calamity Clears Lamp Chimney Danger
Horace Rice’s fox terrier died after swallowing a broken lamp chimney thinking it food. Initial rabies fear was mistaken as the cause. autopsy shows glass fragment caused illness and death. The dog’s owner now feels relief as the remaining pet recovers.
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Horace Rice
Rice
Double Death of Mulberry Couple In Secluded Home
John Conklin died February 8 at his Mulberry home after brief illness. His wife, in bed at the time, died March 13 from shock and grief. The couple’s combined ages total about 150 years. They left one son and one daughter and were valued citizens with wide regard.
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John Conklin
Mulberry
Internal Improvements: Bethel Looks to Township Hall
Bethel residents discuss building a township hall with a $5 009 cost per taxpayer based on $1 000 valuation. Proposals include issuing 20 year bonds at 5 percent and using hall income to the township trustees, with rent exceeding expenses by at least $200 annually, potentially lowering taxes after payoff.
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Bethel
Death of a Hermit Sparks Treasure Hunt in Highland County
Richard H. Butler, a reclusive landowner of nearly 1000 acres near Carmel, Ohio, died in his log hut leaving no will or relatives. His hut has been scanned for hidden treasure after his death, but no valuables have been found as workers dismantle the dwelling. In Belfast last week Samuel Newkirk captured a large dead eagle eight feet across the wingspan to be taxidermied and sent to a Washington museum, noting Ohio has few eagles.
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Richard H. Butler
Carmel
Highland County
Butler
Tle
Belfast
Samuel Newkirk
Washington
Ohio
Secretary Kinney Clarifies Justices of the Peace Terms
Secretary of State Charles Kinney issues guidance on JPs terms, stating vacancies filled by township trustees must lead to a full three year term. He warns against electing for unexpired terms and directs certificates reflect a three year term, urging clerks to notify township officials statewide.
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Justices of the Peace
Kinney
Justice of the Peace
France System of Treatment to Visit Clermont Hotel Batavia
Dr. France and Co chief consultant and ex examining physician will visit Clermont Hotel Batavia Tuesday March 14 from 9 a m to 4 p m one day only. He offers free consultation to explain The France System of Treatment for kidneys and bladder and to advise with services. He warns impaired kidneys and bladder cause illness and outlines symptoms such as changes in urine color frequency pain backache and sediment. The system claims to restore kidney function and purify the body.
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Dr. France & Co
Clermont Hotel
Batavia
France
Largest hog ever raised setting record in New York
A Jersey red boar aged two and a half years was slaughtered in New York weighing 1.09 pounds alive and 1 386 pounds dressed. The National Provisioner notes the carcass spans over nine feet in length with a wide loin and ham measurements and a girth of six feet, creating a colossal pork statue impression.
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New York
Portsmouth Moves to Adopt New City Charter
The city of Portsmouth orders a March 11 special election to adopt or reject a new charter abolishing existing boards and placing city management under a three member committee appointed by the mayor. The city faces about a half million dollars of debt.
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Portsmouth
Uniform Postmasters Proposed Hairline Regalia
A new department regulation reportedly demands uniforms for postmasters featuring sky blue trousers with red braid, dark blue blouse with gold shoulder straps, and a starry skull cap. The note questions whether lady postmasters must comply and warns some uniforms may cost more than the salary.
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United States
Glass door damaged at Junns drug store with frost cover
A brown paper covering the door of Dr Junns drug store bears a legend accusing a courier of breaking the glass while trying to open the door. It warns of a $5 fine for asking questions and notes frost on the glass.
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Dr. Junn
Creed family births and new money order offices in county
Smith Creed of Highland County has three children born on July 4, New Year’s Day, and July 4. His mother was born on Christmas. Bantam, Monterey and Neville have been added as money order post offices in the county.
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Smith Creed
Lighland County
Mr. Creed
Bantam
Monterey
Neville
Money Order
Local Pairings Attend Social Amid Noted Names
John Hodges aged 23 of Linwood and Miss Emma E. Sutter aged 20 of Newtonville appear alongside Pearl Smith 28 of Chile and Miss Katy Walker 18 of Chilo in a listed social notice naming four individuals and their ages and towns.
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John Hodges
Linwood
Emma E. Sutter
Newtonville
Pearl Smith
Chile
Katy Walker
Chilo
Clergymen Plan Exchange Sermons Next Sunday
A Sabbath announcement disclosed a pulpit exchange between two county ministers. One preacher stated that on the upcoming Sunday morning Rev Zachariah BR Day will preach, and prediction of hymn No 489 That awful day will surely come is included.
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Zachariah BR
Latan
Amelia Resident Seeks Missing Son From Falley Twin Stater Show
Mrs Wood of Amelia and her 18 year old son visited Crane Flys to locate the Falley Twin Stater show. The missing youth was last known traveling with the show from Newtonaville. The mother hopes for his return and notes he may have been acting as a walking gentleman.
Judge Ferris Returns From Cuba Describes Gruesome Scene
Hamilton probate judge Howard Ferris reports his Cuba trip revealed hostility toward Americans and a scene he calls horrifying where bodies were butchered and exposed for display. He describes skeletal remains in a public enclosure with vultures overhead and women’s hair clinging to skulls.
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Howard Ferris
Hamilton
Trin
Cuba
Ferrs
Havana
Lian Lenjo
Farm House Fire Claims Owner In Tragic Death
A Pleasant Street farm near Goshen burned yesterday as high winds fed the flames. Christian Nicely, owner of the pretty farm, perished before his wife, son, and three daughters could aid him. The house and belongings were destroyed, with about 120 dollars in property insured.
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Christian Nicely
Pleasant Still
Goshen
Nicely
Death of Mrs Mary Smith in Colorado after brief illness
The friends of Mr Lowell H Smith mourn the death of his wife Mary at home in Longmont Colorado on March 3 1899. Born in Cincinnati she lived in Owensville Clarisonte county visited Loveland and their family during a GA R encampment. She died of la grippe after six days leaving a husband three children a brother and sister.
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Lowell
H. Smith
Mary
Longsmont
Colorado
Clarisont County
Bor
Cicinnati
Owensville
John J. Schuaester
Loveland
L. Blythe
Eue
Far West
la Grippe
Dr. Smith
Army of the Cumberland
Anofle
Gotu Limeell
Court Matters Outline of Adjournment and Docket
Court proceedings show adjournment likely to Friday April 22. Cases include A M Weaver v Charles Weaver with Ely as receiver, Clemens Grote administrator vs Anna Beckman et al, and Joseph Van Camp v David Van Camp with guardian appointed. Several partitions foreclosures and default judgments are listed, plus a life insurance policy matter and a Batavia address for notices.
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A.M. Weaver
Charles Weaver
Edwin C. Ely
Clemens Grote
Anna Beckman
John Obmer
S. D. March
Fred Schobert
Aloysius Wood
Wood
Meury Beckman
Anus Beckman
Ooe
Joseph van Camp
David van Camp
Allen
Nichols
Kenza J. Abram
William R
Ve. Isnac Curilan
Philip M. Blackeriy
M.G. Conley
Southern Ohio Loan and Triust Company
James McMath
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Clinton County Farmers
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Lars
Dean
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March
Marsh
Panion
Charles Kinney
Cuba Libre
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Clermont Lady
Boeing
Anna McClelland
Hagermeyer
Jennie Keplinger
Oscar Keplinger
Nettie Nichols
G. A Galvin
Batavia B. & L. Co
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Amelia
James B. Swing
Olive A. Cahoon
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