Malicious Minnie and the Explosive Missive War Tale
A Civil War era tale recounts a Clermont man who suffered a gunpowder filled explosive musket ball wound from a rebel shot. The home made missile injured Doughman in 1865 after a long service with the 8th Ohio Volunteers, ending his military career and prompting hopes for a pension. The article notes Minnie’s notorious missives to Union troops and their ultimate burial at Appomattox under the apple tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Doughman
Co. 1
Ohio Volunteers
Chickamauga
Clermont
Doughman
Miss Minnie
Minnie
Appomattox
Milford Council Sets Bond Issue For Town Hall
Milford officials met for a special session to decide on issuing bonds totaling 10 000 for a new town hall. The council also approved a sidewalk improvement ordinance on Main Street from the bridge to the eastern corporation line, requiring brick or freestone paving at least eight feet wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Council
Main Street
Corporation
Citizens committee seeks finances as town hall work resumes
A citizens committee, formed after last Monday’s meeting, sought a town finances statement from J. R. Anderson, the council clerk, but was refused. It then asked for the council’s account books, which were also denied. Chairman J F W Gatch departed for Cincinnati to consult an attorney. The council notified contractor A B Brock to proceed with completing the town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Anderson
Teachers and complexion sparked by station conversation
At a railway platform after exams a physician claims teachers have distinctive complexions. A lady observer jokes that lunch baskets and books aid in judging, noting only teachers avoided rouge and powder. The exchange hints at the profession’s affect on appearance and curiosity about truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sta
Untitled medical fragment on skin conditions and treatments
Fragmentary notes discuss skin tortures and internal medicine concerns. Mentions "BWAYNA" and Petta Balt Ab Peonies in a cryptic context. Lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bwayna
Maple Leaf Chewing Gum Factory Opens in Midland Block
A new Maple Leaf chewing gum manufactory by J. W Deer and Cary Brown in the Midland block hires four men and twelve girls to produce 30,000 sticks daily. The plant sources gum from Guiana, mixes with bark, flavors with wintergreen and peppermint, then candy coats and packages sticks for sale with workers earning two cents per five-stick bundle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W Deer
Cary Brown
Midland
Cincinnati
Guinae
South America
Gus
Commencements In New Richmond End Of Term Program
New Richmond high school held its annual commencement on March 22 with graduates George Shaw Orville J Felter J E Moore Arthur A Nichols Charles Weir John Schuler and Nellie H Day. The event featured vocalists instrumental performances and diplomas presented by Dr J C Kilgour with Mrs Davis and Prof Felter praised for training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond
New Richmond High School
George Shaw
Orville J. Felter
J. E. Moore
Arthur A. Nichols
Charles Weir
John Schuler
Nellie H. Day
Charlies Weir
J. Edward Moore
J. C. Kilgour
D. W. Parks
Emily Weidenger
C. D. Fridman
F. F. Talley
Jerome Stinchfield
Will Thompson
Nellie Day
Batavia
Felter
Davis
School Board
Man with a sign seeks work on Cincinnati street
A man in Cincinnati wore a sign stating he wanted work. Bystanders offered help, but he rejected gifts, saying he was not a beggar. A brusque interviewer spoke to him, and he soon found employment. The anecdote reflects hard times and unemployment among young men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Jamieson
Batavia
Cincinnati
Vandalism Alarm Near Old Bethel Church Causes Fear
Residents report nightly vandalism around Old Bethel M E church, outside the horse rack area. H M Chatterton of Bantam found his saddle cut from the horse and thrown into a bank, prompting a detective to investigate and vows to punish the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Bethel M. E
H. M. Chatterton
Bantam
Goshen Woman Strikes Robe Rural Disturbance
Miss Laura B Vaughn a 3 year old maiden of Goshen became deranged last week and wandered the street in her night robe creating consternation among friends and villagers. The malady follows a recent severe illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura B. Vaughn
Goshen
Electric Bitters Cited as Cure All by Indiana Druggists
A Salt, a Bippus druggist, testifies Electric Bitters are the best remedy and have cured rheumatism and other ailments. Other local pharmacists add their endorsements, creating a strong verdict that the tonic can cure many conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Salt
Bippus
Ind
Hare
Bepe
Onlo
aMirma
Vans Medicing
Welker
Tas Bear Salve Sold By W. B. Walker and J. B. Walker
An advertisement announces Tas Bear Salve for cuts, ulcers, fever sores and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Price six conte per box. Sold by W. B. Walker of Batavia and J. B. Walker of Williamensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BR. Walker
Batavia
J. B. Walker
Williamebuarg
Society Notes Highlight Local Receptions And Milestones
Ormond M. Bryan of the Madison County Democrat plans to marry Miss Almeda Shepherd on the 28th at the bride's parents' home in Batavia. A surprise dinner marked the seventeenth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. David Walters of Level. Amelia hosts a gathering for Miss Maggie Reidle, a guest of Rev. Fulton. Bethel No. 15 hosted a lively evening at Mary Tice’s with music and a top‑tier lunch. Josie Simmons received a surprise supper at Will Simmons’ home with friends and local notables. Gen and Mrs. Holter celebrated George Holter’s 21st birthday at Olive Branch with family, classmates, gifts, and luncheon. George Sinks’s $25 draft and several thoughtful gifts highlighted the festive night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Short
Dunham’s Hill
George L. Talley
John Bogart
Mr. Abbott
Bennet Lindsey
Clark Myers
Wash
Lindsey
Joseph Molt
John Lewis
James Lewis
Ed. Evanshine
John Case
Chris. Biebr
F. M. Lindsey
James K. Hancock
Nealp
Adam Binzer
T. J. Bethymer
Wm. Alexander
David Lillich
Abner Bogart
Chariie Mott
Mr. Golter
Benton Donham
Nathaniel Donham
John F. Townsley
W. E. Hall
Ormond M. Bryan
Madison County Democrat
London
Batavia
Almeda Shepherd
Amelia
B. F. Miley
Lena Penn
Susie Hall
Maggie Reidle
Sallie
Ella Fulton
Charles Hall
Samuel
Willie Fulton
John McTomany
Harry Powell
No. 15
Bethel
Mary Tice
Clty
Hanna
Georgetown
Josie Simmons
Laurel
Will Simmons
8. W. Campbell
Lafe” Dixon
W.F. Corbin
N. N. Simmons
Joseph Nichols
Belle Bohl
Lillie Davis
Grace Hamilton
John Stiles
Gaylord Hulick
Percy Jamieson
Nominations Report from Goshen Williamsburg and Other Townships
Republican and Democratic ticket nominations from Goshen Williamsburg and Symmes townships detailed for trustees treasurers assessors and justices of the peace. Other notes mention Washington and Stonelick townships with nominated slates and mentions of mayoral races between Clinton Spaulding and Leever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats
Ae Aeas
J. P. Crosley Thorbutoe
Symmes Township
Theteers
Edward Daughty
Ness
John Grob
Daniel Humphrey Assessors
George Marsh
Camp Dennison
C. M. Huffman
North Precinct
Banks
West Loveland
Citizens
Clinton
P. Spaulding
A. A. Leever
Gallagher
Batavia Township
R. Smith
Griffis
Marshall
Justice of the Peace
W. W. Dennison
Jackson Township
Charles Ireton
W. B. Hutchinson
J. W. Burdsal
C. F. Hathaway
H. Anderson
Senevers
Robert Hunter
Tpuglog Sane Love Thaedater
A.J. Pate
A. W. Predmore
Ohio Township
Democratic
David Denham
John W. Davis
W. B. Fitzpatrick
D. B. Lancaster
Justice of the
J. P. Gellesnie
Republican
Cvdbeynes
Pace Ras Hawkins
Lew White
Lon Golsch
C. W. Short
A. Temple
Divorce Granted in Fitzpatrick Case with Alimony
In Commer Pleas court at Moscow the wife in Fitzpatrick v Fitzpatrick won a divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty. She may resume her former name, Mrs Stoop, alimony awarded, and defendant enjoined from any claim to her property, plus costs.
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Fitzpatrick
Stoop
Gustave Geberon
Owensville
John Gerten
Geberon Establishment
Breeding
Wealthy Goshen merchant John Holmes ill with delusions
The article describes John Holmes a trusted Goshen merchant suffering weeks of illness and paranoid delirium. He imagines robbers behind every bush and conspiracies to seize his wealth though friends support him. Doctors note temporary mental disturbance while well wishers hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Holmes
Goshen
Mr. Holmes
Kain Presents Annual Corporation Receipts Report
Herbert Kain, corporation clerk, submits an annual report of receipts and expenditures for the fiscal year ending March 15, 1889. The recapitulation shows balances in funds including General fund 125.05, Light fund 270.44, Police fund 218. Bewerfund 105.07, Fire fund 68.47, Salary fund and Bond interest.
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Herbert Kain
Kain
Police
Bewerfund
Jasper township treasurer with funds held in trust
J W Lamb, Jasper township treasurer in Fayette County, secreted about 6000 dollars for future use last summer. He refused to turn over 1658 dollars to his successor William Miller, claiming it was his own portable possession while remaining at home with Jasper township funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Lamb
Jasper
Fayette County
William Miller
Lamb
Jasper Township
Gambol
Green Fields
Canada
Man sues officials. mandamus case in hearing
James Jackson, plaintiff in a mandamus suit against N. K. Bradley and others of Fe Herty, was sentenced to thirty days in the Cincinnati workhouse for firing within the corporation. Last week his attorneys Townsley and Wood Hef secured his discharge, and the mandamus suit was heard yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jackson
Mandariua
Lebanon youth liquor case tied to local hoodlum
Charles Brant, an 18 year old Lebanon resident once jailed for beating his mother, faces new trouble for supplying liquor to a nine year old boy who drank it and nearly died. Brant paid for the liquor through a club member who purchased it. Justice Graham jailed him and fined 25 dollars. A later warrant was issued for the club member's arrest.
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Charles Brant
Lebanon
Young Brant
Brant
Justice Graham
Fatal Plowing Tragedy Highlights Farming Dangers
James N. Thomas, a 65-year-old farmer from Waynesville Warren County, was killed while plowing when a sulky plow toppled or threw him and his team trampled him to death. The incident underscores farming risks rivaling railroad danger as his field work separated him from his family at noon.
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Hte
Imb
Waynesville
Warren County
James N. Thomas
Accidents Report Three Injuries From Work and Runaway Horse
Ira Prickett of Tabasco was badly injured while operating a wheeled scraper on Devon's connection. His foot was mangled but doctors hope to save it without amputation. Mrs John Cox was severely hurt when a buggy horse spooked and toppled their carriage near Mt Pisgah to New Richmond. Officer Mount of Williamsburg fractured a rib after pursuing a prisoner in Cincinnati, allowing the suspect to escape. Wm Applegate of Marathon suffered a broken nose during a football game last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Prickett
Tabasco
Devon
John Cox
Mt. Pisgah
New Richmond
Cox
Officer Mount
Williamsburg
Cincinnati
Modoc
Broadway
Mount
Patrol 2
Wm. Applegate
Marathon
Mummified Pharaoh Photo Draws Cairo Visitor Interest
Clinton Republican reports that Orange Frazer mailed a photo of the mummified Rameses II to Mr. Butterworth in Cairo Egypt. The striking image shows preserved hair color after thirty two centuries and is displayed at Butterworth’s studio for curious viewers.
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Orange Frazer
Mr. Butterworth
Cairo
Egypt
Rameses II
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Milford Town Hall
Loveland Town Hall
Washington D. H
Fayette County Herald
Dunham’s Hill School
C. J. Swing
Mr. Swing
Shakespeare
William Snider
J. L. Marsh
Bucklen
Arnica Balye
Society Notes
David Walters
Level
Currie
Lidie Avey
Lizzie Collett
John
George Nichols
J. Lane
George M. Sinks
George
Goshen Township
Henry Gibbs, Jr
Williamsburg Township
D. K. Peterson
D. R. Hartman
W.E. Hines
Jos Jenkins
E. Snell
Washington Township
Weights
James Slack
Charles L. Buckingham
Asbgreot
Os Ores Vee
John Grimes
Charles Kayser
Joseph Barker
Stonelick Township
Monroe Township
James Corbin
Charles Kennedy Abborbot
Eee
Ieee
Lee Phillips
Pyneoo
Cine Lander
T. J. Nichols
Samuel Clark
Moscow
Palmer
Felicity
Clara Jackson
Priue
Lue
Ecclesiastical Court
W.H. Sullivan
Williamsbur
Sylvester Weeks
Cincinnat
Manchester
B. Smith
Owensville J
A. McCollum
Aberdeen
G. Warner
New Richmond Presiding Elder
Porter
Rev. Smith
Corporation Clerk's Report
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