Back From the Dead in a Seventeen Year Union Twist
A Kentucky smith Josiah Wilson is reunited with his wife Mrs. Josiah Wilson after a staged death for funeral funds. A messenger discovered the supposed widow alive, and the couple reconciled amid a peculiar postscript drama. The tale unfolds with colorful, humorous rural bravado.
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Josiah Wilson
Eik Lick
Hammer
the Courier
Wilson
Josiah
Kentucky
Christian
Judge Collings Stranded on Plank in Mud at Georgetown
A Georgetown episode recalls Judge Collings stumbling on a single plank path bordered by deep mud after leaving a boardinghouse. He slips, causes a brief humorous scene, apologizes to Rev. Van Dyke, and the moment becomes a shared joke at court. The item also blurbs a medicinal syrup ad as part of a broader page.
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West Union
Collings
Georgetown
Rev. van Dyke
William Kain
Wilson
Quail Stock Sought to Boost Local Game Population
RB Belt of the State Fish and Game Commission visited Clermont and Hamilton County to recruit farmers willing to buy quail. Birds will be imported from Tennessee at 3.50 per dozen to replenish nearly extinct stock. Many Clermont farmers hunt quail, while many oppose quail hunting. about 500 dozen birds have been ordered in Hamilton County.
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Belt
Btate Fish and Game Commission
Tennessee
Clermont
Hamilton County
Wagon wreck injures no one in Williamsburg ride
A light double wagon carrying Billy’s chestnut horses Mrs. Madam of Williamsburg and a gentleman friend with a lady passenger upset on Wood street near Joseph Hannold’s residence. The team bolted but were quickly recaptured. no injuries reported.
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Billy
Williamsburg
Joseph Hannold
Wood Street
Olive Branch Hill
A Horse and His Rider Near Disaster in Amelia
Ed Nehal of Amelia had a narrow escape when a frightened horse dashed down a road and crashed headlong into a large tree. The horse was killed instantly. Nehal narrowly escaped injury, aided by his skill to dismount before the animal fell. The incident underscores how a brief fright can end in tragedy.
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Ed Nehal
Amelia
Mr. Neha
Market report shows light offerings and steady prices
Last week market activity was solid with good prices for prime grades, but overall offerings were light. About 1440 birds were offered, 296 were rejected, 1084 sold, 1011 received, and 138 new birds were offered, with district tallies from Brown, Cincinnati, and Miami noted.
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Brown
Bodman
Cincinnati
WIC
Ess
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Uswaodene Te Aeaaet
Congress
Sunday's visiting notes and local election primer
William Gresham of Cincinnati visits Batavia friends while Daisy Wyatt from Lindale stays with her sister in St. Louis. The column records several local visitors, medical updates, seed ads, and a lengthy list of candidates and party tickets for the April 3 primaries with Democratic and Republican nominees across Batavia and surrounding townships.
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William Gresham
Cincinnati
Batavia
Daisy Wyatt
Lindale
Frank Thurber
St. Louis
Remarkable Saga of David Kugler and Camp Dennison Fire
The note recalls David Kugler of Goshen and his family, detailing Camp Dennison mills and distillery owned by Kugler, a night fire that destroyed the works, and the family’s recovery after creditors arose. It highlights Kugler’s resilience and later comfort in life.
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David Kugler
Goshen
Batavia
John Kugler
Andy J. Gest
Danberry
T. D. Fitch
Camp Dennison
Kugler
Mr. Kugler
Signs of Spring and Local Life Reflections
A pithy, fragmentary snapshot of early spring activity and moods. The piece notes watercress ham and eggs, grass and greens, clothing drummers, Easter anticipation, trades and laborers, and everyday scenes: painters, ladder carriers, bonnet try-ons, maple syrup vendors, farm produce, and sunlit towns. It captures a mix of humorous vignettes and social commentary with references to politics and local commerce.
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James Yancey
Dennison
Try Europe for a Change Excursion by Kugler
Rev M M Kugler formerly of this county now with the Methodist Book Concern Cincinnati is arranging an excursion to Europe to start June first costing 585 dollars covering 105 days. Last summer he led a similar trip with thirty to forty people and high satisfaction. He is son of David Kugler Owensville and nephew of the late John Kugler. The voyage promises the best money can buy and offers four months rest before returning to vote.
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M. M. Kuglér
Methodist Book Concern
Cincinnati
Europe
John Kugler
Hawaii
Cleveland
Queen Lil
Gresham
Lew Bernard
South
America
Man's Faithful Friend and the Mad Dog Fear
In West Union two boys aged thirteen and fifteen were bitten on the hand by a Newfoundland pup during play. The dog acted strangely, was killed after a rabies scare, and mad stone treatment was used on the wounds. A rabid dog had recently passed through the area, leading to countywide precautionary dog killings.
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West Union
Little
Knights of Pythias Honor Service at Presbyterian Church
The Knights in full uniform attended Sunday service at the Presbyterian church. About twelve members formed the color and appeared six feet tall on average, wearing blue frock coats with silver gilt buttons and red belt accents. The swords hung in silver scabbards, headpieces were white duck with red plumes, and white gloves completed the attire. Mr. Bells sermon honored the visitors as Bata vians praised the organization.
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Knights of Pythias
Presbyterian Church
Bell
General Holter seriously injured in stall accident
Friends report Gen Holter crushed by a nervous horse in a stall Saturday. He suffered three broken ribs but his condition is not considered dangerous. The item also references local ads and notices about Dobbins Electric soap, Ma Buntin's Niagara lecture, and Hancock & Gries Marble monument for Bloom Rose Cemetery.
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Holter
Pensions Row Highlights Southern Tax Contributions
In a House pension debate, Congressman Hepburn of Iowa claimed the South paid little to federal revenue. He cited figures: internal revenue taxes under 9 million, customs receipts about 4 million, and miscellaneous under 2 million, totaling under 15 million, while pensions and deficits totaled around 8 million in benefits and postal losses. Republicans applauded.
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House
Hepburn
Iowa
Mule and cows dispute settles with sheriff in mortgage case
In a mortgage foreclosure case H T Williams vs Marion Curtiss, Squire Nichols ruled the cows belong to Curlie's wife and the blue mule to Curlie. The ruling disrupted the mortgage, cows were driven toward Afton, and the mule's value remains uncertain as Buvinger may owe Williams's claim or go unpaid. Edward notes deputy sheriff methods can be rough.
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H.T Williams
Marion Curtiss
Squire Nichols
Curlie
Afton
Williamsburg
Buvinger
Williams
Edward
Court reports reveal multiple verdicts and sentences in Goshen cases
A court column lists verdicts and damages for several civil suits including Malott vs Felter with $92 damages and Frasier vs Wishard with $76.05, plus election-to-take orders and assault with intent to kill pleas. It records juvenile marriage licenses and presents a petit jury profile and marriage notices.
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Ora L. Malott
G. W. Felter
Walter . Stratman
Chase Vanesdal
John B. Frasier
John Wishard
John B. Trees
Pauline Trees
T. C. Thomas
Thomas Carter
Leonard Schidler
John Fal
Augustus Ruflow
Scheidler
Faul
Leonard Scheidler
McCormack Harvesting Machine Co
D. L. Lyman
John C. Bird
McCormack Co
Goshen
McCormack Harvesting and Machine Co
Marcellus Malott
Glancy & Jenkins
Newtown
James M. Phillips
Samuel Leever
Margaret Baker
Mr. Buntin Lecture Promotes Vanished Dream Photo
Mr Buntin closes his Alumni Amoutation talk with The Vanished Dream capturing the Administration building from the Tower hotel. The event at town hall on March 16 charges 2 admission with reserved seating. Tickets available at Belt's drug store.
Mournful Monterey Death and Local Scandal Mentioned
Mrs. Moorhead wife of the Monterey postmaster died after a painful illness. She was the daughter and only child of the late Captain L. A. Martin. The report refers to Wilson the notorious deserter now said to live with his second victim at Milford and questions the reach of law and local scandal.
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Wilson
Loveland
Clermont Courts
Milford
Wilsop
County road petitions seek two routes in Franklin and Wilton townships
Commissioners receive petitions to build a county road from the Ohio River road near Smiths Landing to Bullskin creek near D C Hiles in Franklin township with bond filed and viewers Alexander Maguire Wright Sprague and William Snider named. A second petition seeks a road from the Forest Grove school south along the Belt farm line in Wilhamesburg township with the same viewers appointed.
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Ohio River
M. E
Smith's Landing
Bullskin Creek
D. C. Hiles
Franklin Township
Alexander Maguire
Wright Sprague
William Snider
Forest Grove School House
Belt Farm
Wil
Hamesburg
Will of Henry Brazier Probate Admitted in Village
The will of Henry Brazier, who died by his own hand in Brazier village, is admitted to probate with Danies A. Judd as administrator and a $1000 bond. The will, in the deceased’s handwriting, was witnessed by G. R. Blas and John Tomlinson. After debts, $600 interest in the John Brazier farm goes to James, Hattie, and Carrie Brazier, children of Catherine, sister of the deceased, with remaining estate split equally among the three. Estimated total value is $1500.
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Henry Brazier
Brazier
Danies A. Judd
G. R. Blas
John Tomlinson
John Brazier
James
Hattie
Carrie Brazier
Catherine
Death of Bethel Doctor A C McCall at 65
Dr. A C McCall, a renowned Bethel physician known for benevolence and charity, died suddenly from heart disease on Monday morning at age 65. He rose with breakfast, spoke cheerfully, then suffered a rapid pain and passed away after giving farewell blessings. He leaves a widow, one son, and two daughters.
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A. C. McCall
Bethel
Adieus
Georgetown Shoe Factory Sold at Sheriff Sale
The Georgetown Shoe factory and machinery were sold by Sheriff Wood to Cox of Cincinnati for 4000 dollars. Cox failed to meet terms, and Capt. John Tweed bought the property for 3883.88 dollars to cover costs. The court has continued confirmation, and if Cox returns the ees will be confirmed to him. Rumor says Cox fronts a syndicate of robbing houses planning their own shoe production.
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Brown County News
Georgetown
Sheriff Wood
Cox
Cincinnnati
John Tweed
Ees
A Short Sermon on the Times
In front of the Dennison building two Republican painters worked under the eaves while thirty eight bystanders watched from the court house corner. An eighty ninth man with hammer and roofing rolled up, commenting on Democratic and Republican times and the observers' political loyalties.
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Dennison
Court House
Democratic Times
Brick-yard collapse halts work after dust cloud
A Sunday collapse in a brick yard damaged both sides of a new clamp, destroying thousands of brick and delaying progress. The loss is about $1000 as inside props failed under heavy walls. Workers reinforce remaining walls and resume work at once.
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Ciisens
Flower tributes note Walter Simmons death in New Richmond
Remains of Walter Simmons were sent from Florida to New Richmond where two bouquets lay on the casket. Gifts came from relatives Mrs James H Noble and Mrs Tarr with cards. A letter explains kinship and that news of his suicide reached them via newspapers.
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Walter Simmons
New Richmond
Florida
Simmons
James H. Noble
Tarr
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