Fightin Deacon at Locust Corner Fires on Group of Brethren
Dias Shelton a Locust Corner convert in a clash between New Light and old school Methodists fired at Meeker after confronting a group he believed waiting to confront him. The shot wounded Meeker’s arm but was not fatal. Shelton was arrested and released after a preliminary hearing. Later reports suggest the concealed group were New Lighters objecting to Shelton’s wife attending meetings.
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Locust Corner
Dias Shelton
Shelton
Good Old
Quondam
Dias
Mr. Meeker
Meekermeeker
Moses
Squire Short
Bill Allows Boxwell Examinations Anywhere Directed
Mr Landis introduces a bill permitting Boxwell examinations to be held at any point the school examiners direct. Current law requires all examinations to be held at county seats, limiting location options.
Legislature Proposes Uniform Salaries for Commissioners
Bills in the Legislature seek to fix commissioners salaries at a uniform rate from 500 to 900 dollars annually. The proposal argues pay should reflect workload and service value rather than fixed tiers.
Bicycle Parade Planned for May Sixth by William Baum
William Baum of this place plans a Bicycle parade for Wednesday afternoon May 6 bringing about 150 wheelers from Batavia and surrounding county areas. The procession will ride through the town’s main streets with a bugler at the head and a brief drill before mounting to ensure orderly riding. Invitations are expected to be extended widely and further details will follow.
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William Baum
Batavia
Rail project shifts path to Cincinnati and new line progress
Harvey Wells reports the railway will run from Hillsboro to Georgetown entering Cincinnati via O G and P tracks, abandoning Fayetteville detour. New line from Sardinia to Georgetown graded ready for iron, eastern end remains via Wellston Pike County work nearly complete. Hood's Sarsaparilla praised for strength and vitality in thousands.
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Harvey Wells
theeCincinnati, Millsboro &Wellaton Railroad
Hillsboro
Georgetown
Cimcinnati
Fayetteville
Batavia Junction
B. & Southwestern
Ingresa
Cincinnati
Sardinia
Columbus & Maynville
Wellston
Pike County
Allisboro
Brown
Belligerent Rights and Their Global Impact in War
The treatise explains belligerent status grants recognized power to wage war at sea, borrow, arm, and recruit, while shielding the parent government from acts in insurgent lands. Neutrality laws bar Cuban enlistment, restrict arming, and forbid fitting out vessels with U S knowledge. England's recognition of the Confederacy is cited regarding the Alabama.
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United States
Alabama
England
Remonstrance Against New Richmond Road Change Petition
A letter argues against altering a Twelve Mile road to benefit New Richmond residents and a Catholic cemetery. The writer questions legality and cost, noting damage to Mrs Frey’s property and the injustice of using public funds for private interests. The piece cites a petitioner Joseph Clasgens and criticizes church influence.
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EpiTor Ogurier
Ste
fFegin’s Run
New Richmond
John Meismann
Joseph Clasgens
George Staub
Atatates of
Ohio
Catholic Church of
L.rey
Col Loudon Mentioned for Fourth Circuit Judgeship
In 19th century style notes Col D W C Loudon is named for a judgeship in the 4th Judicial circuit while formerly a common pleas judge in the A B C district and a Civil War colonel of the 70th Ohio. An advertisement promotes Simmons Liver Regulator as a spring remedy. A Texas reader testimonial claims malaria relief in 1841 Alabama and later family use.
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D. W. C Loudon
4Th Judicial Circuit
Common Pleas
A. B.C
70Th
Ohio
Simmons
Alabama
Bryant
Dailag
Texas
Rich Coal Vein Found Near Portsmouth Line
A heavy vein of coal was discovered on the C. P. and V railroad eight miles from Portsmouth. A company has been formed to start mining immediately, promising cheap fuel for nearby dwellers and clear benefits along the railroad route.
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Portsmouth
Bells Through Life From Birth To Death In Daily Sound
A reflective meditation on bells shaping human life from the clock at birth through church, school, farm, sleigh, and funeral bells. The piece links bells to memory, work, joy, sorrow, and ultimate mortality, noting their constant presence across homes, farms, and towns.
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Batavia
Organ Upgrade at Methodist Church Delights Congregation
The grand organ, originally about $6000, is rebuilt and placed high in the alcove. A new eighteen foot platform extends from the wall while the organ projects five feet into the nave. Frescoed ceiling and ornate walls will finish the chancel as the church prepares to reopen on Easter Sunday under Rev. Morris after a Boston visit.
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Musiela
Morris
Boston
Mansachusete
Republican Convention Brims With Harmony and Delegates Named
Clermont county Republicans hold a mass convention to choose delegates for State and Wilmington conventions and to form a county executive committee. W. C. Bishop presides with Frank Hitch as secretary. Delegates include M. J. W. Holter John Hathorn J. B. Cover F. A. Hitch Joseph Rapp and others. Support for Bushnell Foraker Hulick McKinley and the 1895 Zanesville platform is stated.
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W. C. Bishop
Frank Hitch
M. J. W. Holter
J. C. Tatman
Chas. Dawson
J. D. Abbott
R. D. Sapp
John Hathorn
W. T. Kain
William Hagley
Congress
G. W. Hulick
Wilmington
Capt
Wm. Fagley
R W.C. Gregg
Marion Oxley
E. £. Peterson
John Fuhr
John Rapp
O. P. Cross
Alonzo Kirgan
Jno
R. Woodtief
W. H. Baum
Chas. Ireton
Jos. Clare
J. E. Innis
J.C. Tatman
C. W
Asa
Bushnell
Joseph K. Foraker
United States
George W. Hulick
America
M. McKinley
Mud on Jackson trousers linked to Fort Thomas soil
Cincinnati chemists declare the mud on the cast-off Jackson trousers is Fort Thomas mud. The note emphasizes the weak role of circumstantial evidence in Ohio and Kentucky justice, describing the Bryan case as largely unchanged and slow to resolve in this era.
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Cincinnati
Jackson
Fort Thomas
Ohio
Kentucky
Bryan
Remarkable Invention by Milford Inventor Shumard
Eugene Shumard of Milford, previously from Batavia, has created a bottle that cannot be filled after being emptied. The device aims to prevent refilling with counterfeit contents and reduce losses from spurious products, arguing for a bottle that never goes dry and a wiser, richer world.
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Eugene Shumard
Milford
Batavia
Adams County Tax Payers Seek Expert Audit Of County Records
Adams county commissioners considered a petition signed by about fifty Scott township taxpayers asking for an expert examination of all county offices books papers accounts vouchers and reports. The move follows public charges raised by private individuals and the press. The panel deferred a decision noting cost versus potential fraud findings pending investigation.
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Adams County
Scott Township
George Keen Praised as Coach at Batavia Plays
The Felicity Times notes George A. Keen of Batavia received special thanks from the Old Homestead company for valuable services before and during two performances. Keen led the lead role last year and is praised for his coaching and generous compliments to the cast.
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Felicity Times
George A. Keen
Batavia
Old Homestead” Company
Keon
High School Record for Third Bi Monthly Examination
The document presents the third bi monthly examination results for the 1895 96 school year. It lists student names and marks across subjects, indicating top performers and overall averages for the class.
Williamsburg Alumni Map Southern Tour in Imaginative Evening
The Williamsburg alumni association hosted an imaginative March 8 trip through southern cities at Miss Bertha Holmes home. A program featured Marching Through Georgia, papers by Miss Stella Beacham, Lookout Mountain views, Atlanta guiding, a Florida "Flying Trip" read by Miss Anna McNutt, and readings by Miss Anna Rhodes. Dungeons of Fort Marion were toured before a luncheon. The group plans further travels through the summer under Misses Beacham.
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Willamsburg Alumni Association
South Land
Bertha Holmes
Georgia
Stella Beacham
Laura Beacham
Lookout Mountain
Ella Williams
Atlanta
Florida
Anna McNutt
Anna Rhodes
Lida Hutchens
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Miss Holmes
Fort Marion
Beacham
Nev ille Widow Rachel Larkin Laid to Rest at 78
Deputy Clerk Joseph Larkin returned from caring for his mother Mrs Rachel Larkin in Neville where she died Friday after a winter illness. widow of John W Larkin she was a well regarded Neville resident active in charity and the Methodist church. Funeral was Sunday at the family home with Rev Darling her seven children present. She was 78.
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Joseph Larkin
Neville
Rachel Larkin
John W. Larkin
Methodist Church
Darling
This Man Has Wings Rumor About Rev Clark Circulates
A rumor claimed that Rev Clark, noted for his controversial doctrine, was thrown from a carriage and injured. His brother denied the report, saying the good Lord would not permit such harm to his chosen angels. Locust Corner residents ponder his fate and fate.
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Clark
Necktle Bebee
Locust Corner
Paria
Tennessee Boy Invents Self Powering Machine
A Tennessee boy reportedly invented a device that runs on its own accord and powers itself without external input, promising perpetual motion until its parts wear out. The sensational claim notes no impact from modern technologies like telephones, phonographs, flying machines, cathode rays, electric lights, or horseless carriages.
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Tennessee
Ohio
Judge Hulick Secures Legislation for Colored Man’s Home
In the Weeningoem treasury fund of $200000 tied to unclaimed bounties and pensions, Judge Hulick pushes a plan to build facilities for colored veterans at Wilberforce. He secures a House appropriation of $100000 and the transfer of a West Point graduate as instructor, aiming to create a premier multiuse university for colored youth and adults.
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Treasury Department
Weeningoem
Senate
Washington
Hulick
Wilberforce Fon
West Point
Local Pairings Listed Across Names in Notice
Frederick Wurzbacher and Sophia Brong dendistell. Austin Henderson and Fannie F. Maddux. William H. Wood and May Mefford Joseph F. Meyer and Blanch Scott.
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Frederick Wurzbacher
Sophia Brong
Dendistell
Austin Henderson
Fannie F. Maddux
William H. Wood
May Mefford
Joseph F. Meyer
Blanch Scott
Edenton Attorney Visits Brightaville After Accident Recovery
Attorney Joan Kelly of Edenton who three months ago suffered severe injuries from a fall down an elevator shaft at the Methodist Book Concern and spent two months in hospital, visited Brightaville yesterday and showed full recovery.
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Joan Kelly
Edenton
Xune
Ima
Britavia
Milford Easter Market Set by M E Church Ladies
Milford Methodist Episcopal Church women prepare an Easter market starting Friday April 3 with events each evening Friday and Saturday. Last year’s market delighted many and benefited the church, with profits aiding church work.
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M. E. Church
Milford
Grosvenor Re nominated by acclamation for 11th district
Congressman Charles H Grosvenor was renominated for Congress in the 11th district by acclamation. The veteran leader is chairman of two important committees and near the head of the Ways and Means committee. Old members of Congress act as leaders by custom and rule.
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Charles H. Grosvenor
Gomgress
An 1816 Frost Year Report From New York and Massachusetts
The record notes frost every month in 1816. May saw half inch ice, June brought three inches of snow in New York and Massachusetts, July chilled with ice a windowsill thickness, August frozen Indian corn mostly cut and dried for seed, while farmers relied on 1815 corn for 1817 planting.
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New York
Massachuset
Bicycle Display Opens by Walthwxa Co in Cincinnati
Everest P. Gray a Clermont native and business manager leads the Walthwxa Manufacturing Co branch in Cincinnati. A grand opening is planned for Wednesday next week with a large bicycle display including models and bloomers, plus music, lighting and decorations for a notable public showing.
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Walthwxa Manufacturing Co
Cincinnati
Clermonters
Clermonter
Everest P. Gray
Don’t Give Up Your Gold To Strangers
A warning to residents about a swindler posing as a magazine solicitor for dress goods and a $2 subscription. He collected money and vanished, with no goods or future contact. Home papers defend readers by offering prudent money practices and warnings.
Meeting for Men Draws Crowded G A R Hall
A Sunday gathering at the G A R hall drew a large crowd for a program led by Harry Dennis on the Character of Abraham. The event featured remarks by Jamieson Judge Davis Louis Hicks H L Nichols Percy Jamieson and G W Hulick with singing and readings throughout.
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G. A. R. Hall
Harry Dennis
Abraham
Dena
Mr. Jamieson
George Chatterton
Judge Davis
Sue
Louis Hicks
H. L. Nichols
Percy Jamierom
G. W. Hulick
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C. P. & V Railroad
Scott Jackson
George Keen
Eva House
John Thalman
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Gail Hamilton
James K. Ashburn
Chizabeth Hoerner
Wem Looff
Bri Fae Eerie
Dalia Forking
Aeste DS
Eee
Dorsey Moore
Bebe
Cossgene
Will W. Keen
Bee Phebbericseagpeoeda
Elizabeth Wasner
Enee
Seeese
Clive Halick
Paul McCaslin
Ee Sberreeennca
Josie Sapp
Edith A. Griffith
Carrie Moore
Pep TA
Annie Watkins
Bessie Walker
Rene Or
Ben
Helen Weston
Lindsley Groves
John Ashburn Sheen
Albert Heinric
John Kelly
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