Clermont Flood Devastates Farms Bridges and Towns Across County
The Clermont flood after two rapid rises devastates farms and homes, washes bridges and culverts, cripples turnpikes, and disrupts rail and telegraph services. Estimated losses reach 100000 to individuals and 200000 countywide with Morrow town flooded and multiple bridges destroyed.
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Clermont County
New Richmond
Neville
Moscow
Warren
Clinton
Clermont
Warren County
Morrow
Miami
Lebanon
Clinton County
McKeever
Williamsburg
River Pike
Point Pleasant
Clermontville
Straightaway Creek
Cedron Bridge
Harlow Mills
Jackson Township
Milford
Batavia
Stonelick
Dry Run
Perintown
Loveland
Warrree
Hamiltou
Mt. Carmel
South Milford
Shaylor
Foster's
Epworth Heights
Miamiville
Tes
Ed Hill
Salt Run
Deep River
Wreckage Saved From Miami Flood At Newtown And Loveland
Rescue crews report saved property worth at least 1000 dollars as the Miami river flood swelled across Newtown and Loveland. Water recedes at Newtown while tracks and bridges suffer heavy damage and rail service resumes slowly after days of disruption.
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Miami Steam Fire Company
Miami
Newtown
Milford
Fifty Feet Deep The Remains Rescued by Friends
John Bain a Milford boy aged 15 fell fifty feet when a bank twenty to thirty feet square collapsed on the Miami riverbank last Saturday. Passersby rushed in but the rescue came too late, the massive earth crushing him instantly as it swept him under.
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John Bain
Milford
Miami
McKinley Highlighted as Veterans in Presidents List
Major McKinley becomes the twelfth president to have served in war out of twenty five presidents. Only three exceptions did not reach general rank while two others were Captains in earlier conflicts. Virginia contributed six presidents and Ohio five presidents in total.
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Major McKinley
Monroe
Lincoln
Virginia
McKinley
Ohio
Lebanon Post Office Named Among Presidential Appointments
A Lebanon dispatch notes the Lebanon post office is listed among 102 presidential offices McKinley may appoint. Mrs. Wilson, the current incumbent, holds a commission through December 1899, with about seven years of service across two names, and renewal rules complicate her signature authority.
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Lebanon
McKinley
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Senate
Wilson
Proctor
Mary Virginia Wilson
Christian Endeavor Notes and Early Society Histories
The Monterey Christian church organized a C E society in December 1892 with 48 members of whom 37 active and 61 associate. February attendance averaged 20. The Y P S C E of Afton was Clermont county’s first GQ society in August 1898 with seven members, peak 72 in February. Organizer T B Miller now a minister in New Hampshire after Springfield training. Katherine Hughes prepared for Christian work in Chicago and works as Home Missionary at Ninth Street Baptist in Pittsburgh. The Shiloh District Union meets March 21 1897 in Edenton at 2 pm. The first B society in Denmark organized in Tyem. Endeavorers of the Wilmington Friends yearly meeting establish a scholarship fund at Wilmington College with free tuition for Endeavorers from the Friends.
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Monterey Christian Church
Afton
Clermont County
T. B. Miller
New Hampshire
Springfield
Massachusetts
Katherine Hughes
Chicago
Nineteenth Street Baptist Church
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Shiloh District Union
U. Church
Edenton
Denmark
Tyem
Wilmington
Train collision near Loveland claims lives and injures six
A freight train on the Miami railroad struck the rear of a Pullman sleeper bound for New York near Loveland. P. B. Dobbins of West Virginia was killed and six others were terribly injured as local residents rushed to aid the distressed passengers. The sleeper train had halted while the freight approached at speed.
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Miami
New York
Loveland
Three Events in Five Days Mark March Schedule
Congress begins an extra session on March 15. Corbett and Fitziimons clash to a finish on March 17. Jackson and Walling fight to a finish on March 20.
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Congress
Corbett
Fitziimons
Jackson
Walling
Father of twenty six children seeks cobbler work
Ad from a cobbler claiming to be the father of twenty six children offers shoe repair services. He asserts good character and veteran status as proof of reliability and asks potential customers to let him half sole their shoes.
Sale of Minerva Beagle’s Goods at Olive Branch
Auctioneer C. M. Long to cry sale of sewing machines, furniture, beds, stoves, wagons, horses, mule, buggies and other articles from the late Minerva Beagle. Usual terms. Sale at Olive Branch on Saturday March 20, 1897.
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C. M. Long
Minerva Beagle
Olive Branch
Stanton man fights wildcat in March match
A syndicate forms in Stanton Kentucky to promote wildcat fighting. Morgan Rice of Stanton plans a $7 pound wild cat bout on March 15, promising a strong ending despite a tough entry.
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Stanton
Kentucky
Morgan Rice
Peter South of Owensville Dies at 76
Peter South longtime Owensville resident died at his home on Tuesday morning March 9, 1897 aged 76. He leaves a widow and two children who live in Indiana. He belonged to Hamer Lodge JF and AM and the lodge will conduct the funeral at 10 o clock today.
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Peter South
Owensville
Indiana
Hamer Lodge
Prosperity Coming Brick Contract Wins for Batavia Firm
The Challenge Brick Company of Batavia won the Cincinnati Fire Engine House No. 8 brick contract for 80 600 face bricks surpassing rivals from St Louis Akron and Findley. George Gerke will use 60 000 Batavia Challenge bricks for a Walnut Hills residence. Avondale schoolhouse project calls for 100 000 bricks. Anson Wilson earns six East End houses contract with Batavia brick. Prospects look strong for future orders.
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Challenge Brick Company
Batavia
Cincinnati
Batavia Company
St. Louis
Akron
Findley
George Gerke
Avondale
Walnut Hills
Anson Wilson
New Depot Stonework Ready for Pressed Brick Work
The handsome new depot at this place has its stonework completed and awaits pressed brick masons. The contractor is believed to have sub-let the brickwork to Milford parties. Pressed brick laying is a distinct trades job needing special care and training.
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Milford
Aberdeen Shooting Over 50 Cents Bet Ends Life
Isaac Griffith was shot and killed by Harry Ewing, Crane Bros. employee, after a dispute over a 50 cent stake on a log ownership bet in Aberdeen last Saturday night. Griffith, a Brown county K P, left a widow and five children. Ewing was arrested and jailed in Georgetown.
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Aberdeen
Isaac Griffith
Harry Ewing
Crane Bros
Cincinnati
Ewing
Griffith
Bent Rail Breaks a Man's Leg at Loveland
Workmen removing a curved switch near Loveland last Friday loosened spikes, and a curved rail recoiled striking George Perkins, 46, breaking his leg. Perkins has a family and was hospitalized.
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Loveland
George Perkins
Clermont County Teachers Meet in Batavia March 27
The Clermont County Teachers Association schedules its next meeting in Batavia on Saturday, March 27. The main speaker is Dr. Canfield from the State University, with Miss Anna Logan of Hamilton County also on the program, described as a highly attractive lineup.
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Clermont County Teachers’ Association
Batavia
Dr. Canfield
The
State University
Anna Logan
Hamilton County
Loafers Leave Loveland In Muddy Encounter
Mayor Shearer of Loveland tried Henry Layman and Robert Clement on charges related to stoning a house named Castle Garden. The men were given thirty minutes to leave town and fled toward the West Side. Clement recently left the Cincinnati Work House after a weapons case, with a history of roaming the county in a wagon selling rustic chairs. Layman is said to have formerly lived in Goshen.
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Henry Layman
Goshen
Funeral of Ira Davis Held At Milford Universalist Church
Ira Davis funeral, postponed due to high water, was held Sunday at Milford Universalist Church. described as one of Milford’s largest funerals in recent years. In Owensville, Charles Brandt and Jackson Griffith of Cincinnati employ workers to enlarge the Boston fair ground track for horse training, with about twenty five horses in care, set to open next week if weather allows.
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Ira Davis
Universalist
Milford
Owensville
Messrs
Charles Brandt
Jackson Griffith
Cincinnati
Wokmen
Boston Fairground
Daring Milford Rescue Ends With Loss of Horse and Narrow Escape
Henry Hodge formerly of this place risked his life during Milford waters last week while attempting to save several people stranded on an island. His buggy overturned in the current, his horse drowned, and he barely escaped with his life. Boats later rescued the island’s occupants and moved them to higher ground while property suffered on the island.
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Milford
Henry Hodge
Miron Marsh and Emma Roudebush Married in Owenaville
The couple wed today at noon at the bride’s parents home in Owenaville. The groom, a young physician of high integrity, and the bride, daughter of Hon. Frank Roudebush, have known each other for years. They plan to relocate to another state for the doctor’s new practice opportunities.
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Miron
Floods Leave Cincinnati Road Running Smooth After Deluge
Despite widespread floods submerging turnpikes and railroads, the Cincinnati Georgetown and Portsmouth road kept mall and train service near schedule. Manager Mr White and his crew quickly resurfaced tracks and ensured reliable service aided by capable officers and a public friendly staff.
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Cincinnati
Georgetown
Portsmouth
White
Bridge construction advances with new piers and trestle
Workers on the bridge project excavate piers while scaffolding systems align the trestle between morning and evening train times. Ayer's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a guaranteed blood purifier, claimed to be endorsed at the 1898 World’s Fair in Chicago.
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Ayer Co
Ayer
Chicago
Hillsboro Fire-bug Nabbed After Midnight Arrest
William Howard was arrested after midnight Sunday while attempting to start a fire at McKeehan and Hiesland's wholesale grocery. He had previously avoided arrest last fall and was tracked to the B&O yards where he stole waste from axel boxes before lighting it. Police Officers Troutwine and Fahrlander made the capture as he attempted to flee. Local business leaders celebrate the breakthrough.
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Hillsboro
William Howard
McKeehan & Hiesland
Howard
Troutwine
Fahrlander
Charcoal Pit Lifted After Flood Near California
An immense charcoal pit prepared and ready to burn was lifted from its bed during the recent flood and found intact across the pike near California in Anderson township.
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Pike
California
Anderson
Missing man Joseph Irwin found after night of search
Joseph Irwin disappeared Thursday near Thrifton after leaving to feed horses. A bloodhound aided search and Irwin returned to his farm two hours later, reporting he was struck behind the ear in the barn and pursued by an assailant. A medical exam is under way.
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Greenfield Enterprise
Joseph Irwin
Thrifton
Irwin
Blanchster
Parrett
Xenia and Wilmington Weigh Electric Railroad Pivot
The article notes indifference in Xenia and Wilmington toward an electric railroad plan. Management is courting Hillsboro as a potential alternative, signaling a shift in focus and a chance of success there.
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Xenia
Wilmington
Hillsboro
Sheriff Patton Receives Reward for Henry Julian Murder Capture
The county commissioners award a $50 reward to Sheriff Patton for aiding in the capture of Henry Julian's murderer. Contesting claims by Constable Millicons and Too MecCoppin are withdrawn, leaving the sheriff with the reward.
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Hillsboro
Henry Julian
Sherif Patton
Fuller
Millicons
Waverly
Too MecCoppin
Carmel
Local editor defends Hulitt and highlights his charity
The Clinton Republican defends Receiver Hulitt of the First National Bank against misrepresentations in the Sunday Enquirer, citing his extensive philanthropy totaling 13 793 dollars over years for college, missionary work, church erection, and Union Biblical Seminary. Lee Edwards of Brown County is noted as an active political figure visiting town to assist his bid under the new administration. The piece also reflects on reactions to McKinley inauguration coverage.
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Hillsboro News Herald
Sunday Enquirer
Hulitt
First National Bank
Union Biblical Seminary
Clinton
Lee Edwards
Brown County
Orange Edwards
Hayden
Berlin
Edwards
Treasury Department
K. W. Clarke
Te Janeiro
McKinley
Courier
Teachers Examination Content and Pedagogy Review
A dense list of questions and topics for teacher applicants covering Herbert Spencer principles rational versus empirical knowledge kindergarten founders and instruction age groups ideal teacher qualifications and expectations about reading, institutes, and pedagogy literature.
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Herbert Spencer
Ij. E
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