Jones Case Overruled on Motion for New Trial
Edward Jones, convicted of parricide for the murder of his son, faced a lengthy court review Monday as the motion for a new trial based on thirteen assignments was denied. The judge ruled no errors supported overturning the verdict, and Jones was remanded to await sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Jones
W. W. Dennison
Convineel
O. P. Griffith
G. A. Frasier
Bell
Jones
Ohio
Condemned Man Remanded for Transport to Old Quarters
The sheriff took the condemned prisoner in charge and returned him to jail to await transportation to his old quarters in bus for execution of sentence. Many think the execution may not occur, though no solid reason supports that belief.
Pretty heroine deceives lovers in jealous burglar ruse
A city paper recounts Miss Lillie Garland as the dauntless young woman who lured Kentuckians and local men to her room then trapped her supposed thief of a lover to the police. The tale ends with a cautious husband’s pacification for payment and the crowd’s swift escape.
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Lillie Garland
Brown
Adams County
No Orchestra No Commencement In Batavia Class Stir
The Batavia school directors insisted students provide the music for commencement, while the graduating class threatened not to graduate and to hold a dance instead. Probabilities now indicate the class will graduate with Jamieson's orchestra providing music on a steamboat excursion to New Orleans.
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Waynesville
Batavia
Jamieson
New Orleans
John K. Speed
Cincinnati
P. F. Jamieson
Frank Binkley
Gale Hulick
Stanley Hulick
Will Teal
Frank Kain
Memorial for Monterey Merchant Louis A. Martin
Louis A. Martin of Monterey and longtime Republican leader died in Cincinnati after a brief illness. He was loyal to his party and friends, a pleasant companion, and faithful in duty. He leaves a wife and daughter. funeral today at Spring Grove Cemetery Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Martin
Monterey
Cincinnati
Spring Grove
Thumbs as a Guide to a Wifes Character Says Palm Reader
A palmistry writer counsels on choosing a mate by thumbs and hand shape. He warns against an extravagant, soft or fat hand indicating selfishness, and notes characters like Mary Stuart as examples. The passage critiques economical marriage ideals and social thrift in partnerships.
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Mary Stuart
Mount Carmel Girl Hangs Deathwish On Family Strife
Miss Inez Anderson of Mt. Carmel attempted suicide with poison last Friday amid alleged parental pressure over duties she refused. She prepared notes and gifts then swallowed a dose in her room. Her mother alerted by cries and pains summoned a doctor, who saved her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Anderson
Mt. Carmel
Mt. Carmel School
Uncertain town notes span politics religion and commerce
A string of brief items covers council terms and spring meetings at Latonia, revival meetings at Hartwell, a parish theft, school entertainments, scarlet fever versus cholera, and local auctions. Ex congressmen, clergy, and merchants feature amid community events and local misfortunes.
Stranger romance reunites father and daughter in town
Clarksville correspondent reports a man from the county paid the Marshal to identify his long lost daughter, now sixteen, on the street. After several years apart and both spouses remarried, the reunion led to plans for Miss Lole Rennels to reside with her father.
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Clarksville
Wilmington Journal
Lole Rennels
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Farewells
C C Ketchum of New Richmond called Wednesday while Kate Duckwall visits Indianapolis. Owensville misses Jessie Marah and Kate Patchell stopping by. Lyda Sutherland of Delaware College spends spring vacation with parents in Williamsburg. Margaretta Wors, mother of Marshal Q A Worz of Milford, died after a week of illness. Jennie Eulass and daughter left for Mason City Illinois after bon voyage from many friends. Julia Moody and daughter of Columbus Indiana visit sister Mrs Lee. M former resident returns. Clermonters Phil M Offutt P W Applegate and Frank Lush, all bright graduates of Cincinnati Ohio College of Dentistry, March 16. Harry Everhart of Cincinnati, ex leader of Norwood youth, attended Bata via assembly and stayed over Sunday. he says he would rather live here than anywhere else.
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Lyda Sutherland
Delaware College
Williamsburg
Margaretta Wors
Marshal Q
A. Worz
Milford
Jennie Eulass
Mason City
Illinois
Julia Moody
Columbus
Indiana
Lee
Phil M. Offutt
Hamlet
P. W. Applegate
Goshen
Frank Lush
Locust Corper
Ohio College of Dentistry and Surgery
Cincinnati
Harry Everhart
Young Society of
Norwood
Batavia
Marvel Not sermon and civic notices from New Richmond
Monroe Fox preacher delivers a colorful sermon urging reflection on racial injustice and the phrase Marvel Not appears as a key motif. A local meeting in the clerk’s office nominates a Corporation Citizens’ Ticket with four council candidates. News items follow on a Batavia boat trip, local employment moves, architecture work by Anson Wilson, a pink tea for M E church, and various regional business notes.
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Citizens
Council
Geo. F. Baum
Ed Buvinger
Max Moore
T. L. Hamilton
Mozart Monstrosity at City Hall Receives Poor Reviews
City hall audience faced a disappointing Mozart Symphony Club concert last Thursday with strong instruments yet little music. Flute and piccolo solos impressed some, but overall the performance lacked melody and cohesion. critics urged training and better American programming.
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Mozart Symphony Club
City Hall
Dell Hulick
Hock
Jamie Dear
Caroline Richings
the Courier
Goshen Township Duck Lays Black Eggs Reported
A Goshen township farmer reports a duck laying jet black eggs in its first laying season. The oval eggs are ordinary size, not woolly or deformed, with one black egg laid every two days. A subscriber confirms the sighting and an egg is kept for hatch experiments to see if black ducks and more black eggs may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Tatman
Detroit
Goshen
Goshen Township
Court Matters and Sentences In Batavia Terms
First National Bank v Padgett et al settled and costs paid. Executor Prather in Sly estate suit wins decree for 31.56 plus sale order. Gaskins case set for next term hearing. bond $500 with Hancock surety. Perry South found guilty of assault and battery. work case yields nolle prosequi then guilty plea and two year penitentiary sentence. Clark forgery cases continued. bonds $500 posted for next term.
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First National Bank
Batavia
E. J. Prather
John Sly
Lucinda Clark
John C. Gaskins
Bond
Elisha J. Hancock
State
Perry South
Mary C. Cain
Silas Cain
William Britton
Patrick's Ball Brings Bright Night to Batavia Hall
A lively Batavia city hall event drew many couples despite stormy weather. Music impressed attendees and Kain's restaurant provided a delightful supper. The Courier reports full Spring election nominations for the county this week.
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Batavia
City Hall
Elementa
Kain
the Courier
Baum Resigns Pension Commissioner Post
Green B. Baum has resigned as U S Pension Commissioner and Andrew Davidson is named pro tempore to take charge until the President designates a permanent superintendent.
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Green B. Baum
U. S
Hhis Stead
Andrew Davidson
Postmaster General Hints on Post Office Appointments
Postmaster General Bisser directs applicants for post offices to exclude anyone who served under President Cleveland. The policy covers all job levels and styles of postmasters. The commentary suggests Grover Cleveland’s supporters favor a single term for ordinary citizens.
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Bisser
Cleveland
Grover
Build Roads and Save Horse Flesh
An engineering article argues good roads boost efficiency. It cites calculations showing a horse’s carrying capacity increases significantly from poor sandy earth roads to macadamized, plank, stone, and rail surfaces, suggesting road improvements save costs on horses.
Agriculture on the rise with hopeful prospect for farmers
The article notes clearing skies and improving farm stock values, citing a government report showing the total value of U S farm stock up nearly 22 million dollars from the previous year. Local farmers in the county are selling hogs and stock, signaling better business prospects and hopeful miners?
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Washington
United States
Lawyers on the stand dash away in Cincinnati trials
John A. Bone recalls judges and lawyers in Cincinnati district court rushing to testify. He notes lawyers demand restraint yet speak freely when not asked, while jurors and the public see sudden fervor and unfamiliar courtroom formality. He contrasts this with treasury trial witnesses, where lawyers dominate the stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Star
John A. Bone
Cincinnati
United States District Court
Bone
Treasury
Byron Williams Lectures On The American Navy At City Hall
Byron Williams delivers a detailed lecture on the American Navy at City Hall, March 31. The talk draws praised notices from the Cour ier and regional press, with images of ships like the Cincinnati hull and the Constitution, and strong patriotic sentiment. The Ohio Mechanics Institute hosts free popular lectures attracting 500 to 1000 listeners, and the audience applauded Williams for his engaging presentation and thorough naval knowledge.
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Byron Williams
Cincinnati
City Hall
Courier
Commercial Gazette
Ohio Mechanics’ Institute
Pyron Williams
Williams
Mechanicar’ Institute
Post
Tribune
Willamms
America
England
The
Enquirer
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