Jealousy Leads to Assault and Suicide Attempt in Village
Mat Barber, a colored coachman, murders a rival with a brick and tries to kill himself by leaping from an embankment after a jealous quarrel over his wife Mary Barber. Walker is knocked unconscious and Barber, torn clothing, is saved, then bound over for assault to kill. later released. Community scene includes a charity concert by Pro, Drev's orchestra with young musicians and Miss Birchie Hewitt. Syrup of Figs advertised as a laxative remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Lee Walker
Hamilton House
Mat Barber
Amelia
Village Colored Society
Charles Blanchard
Barcher
Mat
Market Street
Mrs. Barber
Charles Stanton
Walker
East Fork
Batavia
Squire Nichols
Dan Brown
Tom Moore
Fred Kline
Henry Kuntz
Liberty
Drev
Nabors
Birchie Hewitt
Blanche Johnson
Invention Promises to Revolutionize Typewriting Telegraphy
Leyte operation in Baltimore last week unveiled a new system by J. H. Rogers of Hyattsville Maryland that transmits 200 words per minute from Baltimore to Washington with a punch tape and eight receiving rods. A line to Washington is complete and extensions to Philadelphia New York Boston and Cincinnati are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Washington
J. H. Rogers
Hyattsville
Maryland
Pike
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Cincinnati
Pelton Reform Effort Under Newspaper Scrutiny
A Warren County delegation from Lebanon and Mason travels to Cincinnati to probe Rev. Pelton of Milford amid claims of reformist zeal and prior activity in Warren County. The piece refutes a long-standing rumor that Lingo shot at Pelton, noting Lingo’s peaceable nature and clarifying the event involved a harvest-field confrontation years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Pelton
Milford
Cincinnati
Lebanon
Warren County
Mason
Lingo
Pelton
Long-Distance Wires Reach Batavia
John P. Robinson reports that Batavia will gain long-distance telephone wires connecting to the four corners of the United States. The Cincinnati link remains at current rates, but ordering fruit from California, lumber from Maine, or goods from New York will incur higher dispatch costs, though cyphers will reduce expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Robinson
Batavia
United States
Cincinnati
California
Maine
New York
State vs Edward Jones motion for new trial date set
On the 12th proximo argent a motion for a new trial in the State vs Edward Jones will be heard before the circuit court at Georgetown If the motion is denied the sentence day will be reset The prisoner has a long history of trials and reprieves dating back to 1890 with three guilty verdicts and three prior executions delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Jones
Georgetown
Annex
Treasure Dig In Amelia Orchard Suspected Spiritualists
Lick Gardner of Amelia reports a twelve by three feet square pit dug overnight in his orchard. He suspects spiritualists provided clues to a hidden treasure and plans to identify the culprits rather than the treasure itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lick Gardner
Amelia
Buda
Gardner
The Sport of the Spooks Warns of Spring Election
Brazier week notes say assemblies at the Martin residence continue with barn Martins in attendance. Brazier gardeners have little to do as ground awaits harrowing. No treasure found and Garfield’s shade has not produced letters. Spiritualists plan adjournment to prepare for the spring election and give the spooks a vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Garfield
Old Firm White and Heinrici to retire after 25 years
The partners White and Heinrici announce retirement after a quarter century of trading in Batavia. Both started as clerks in the 1850s and served in the Civil War before forming a lasting business with Col. Dustin as patron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White & Heinrici
Heinrici
Col
J. 8. Dustin
White
59Th
Ohio
E.8. Links
Williamsburg
Batavia
Dustin
Religious Revival Causes Local Woman to Lose Sanity
In Withamsville a revival of more than 300 converts has sparked both good and harm. Mrs. Gus Barbaro, active in meetings and dramatic in urging salvation, has suffered a mental collapse, claiming all men are preachers and black men are angels. She refuses medical help, alarming friends as meetings adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withamaville
Gus Barbaro
Clermont Winner awards to Arthur Carnes for puzzle answers
The daily paper offered prizes of 5 8 and 2 dollars for the most correct solutions to twelve historical questions. Fourteen thousand answers were received and Arthur Carnes of New Richmond won the first prize by answering nine of the twelve correctly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Arthur Carnes
New Richmond
Burglars Blow Safe at Amelia Canning Co Office
On Monday night burglars blew open the Amelia and Coulter Canning Company safe with dynamite. They then blew the Express Company safe in the C G and P railroad office. Britton's bloodhounds have been placed on the trail of the perpetrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Coulter
Amelia
Canning Company
Express Company
Britton
Telegraph Office Appointments in Cincinnati Area
John Rhodes, son of John G. Rhodes formerly of this place, is appointed telegraph operator at the P. W. station in Cincinnati, replacing Fred Olard who was transferred to Winchester. M. B. Wells becomes agent at Mt. Crab, in place of George Day who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rhodes
John G. Rhodes
This Place
Cinccinnati
Fred Olard
Winchester
M. B. Wells
Mt. Crab
George Day
Friday Evening's Concert at Batavia City Hall
A skilled troupe entertained Batavia's city hall audience last Friday. Prof Eugene Dial led an orchestra of Mt Carme girls trained to a high standard with Prof Joseph Surdo from Cincinnati and Miss Annabel Bundy noted as a premier cornetist. Miss Young of Delaware sang sweetly. Prof Cady provided elocution. Ten numbers, all well rendered, drew strong applause. Proceeds benefited Batavia military organizations. patronage matched the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
City Hall
Eugene Dial
Mt. Carme
Joseph Surdo
College of Music
Cincinnati
United States
Annabel Bundy
Miss Young
Delaware
Cady
City Hall entertainment nights face disorder and rebuke
The article condemns hoodlum youths and disruptive youths at city hall entertainment nights. It urges city authorities to enforce order and eject those from swamps and slums who disturb gentle audiences, calling ill breeding a disgrace that must be promptly suppressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Foul Play Suspected in Goshen Youth Mystery Death
Charles Eveland a 25 year old Goshen man died in Newton Centre Massachusetts after seeking a stammering cure. His family sent $600 to the practitioner over weeks and his father later learned of epileptic symptoms. A post mortem examination is in progress as authorities probe foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eveland
Goshen
Newton Centre
Massachusetts
Eveland
Loveland
Vote for Jim Barr for Justice of the Peace and Mayor
Public notice urges Batavia voters to support James L. H. Barr for Justice of the Peace and for Mayor. It extols his integrity, long Batavia residence, and suitability to enforce law and maintain order. The piece appeals across parties and predicts a strong majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. H. Barr
Batavia
Disaster Fire Destroys Homes in New Richmond Trio
A Tuesday morning blaze at Alonzo Robinson's New Richmond home caused severe damage, valued at $5 000 with light insurance. Shortly after, William Herbert's dwelling burned for about 300, and William Kennelly's residence, occupied by George Brooke, burned for about 800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Robinson
New Richmond
Robinson
William Herbert
William Kennelly
George Brooke
Man Found Guilty of First Degree Murder in Georgetown
William Paul was found guilty of first degree murder in Brown County Court before Judge Davis for killing his father in law Shockey in Georgetown a year ago. Prosecutors say the motive was revenge. defense claimed insanity. Paul lured his wife sister and shot the elderly man at the doorway after being accused of the crime. The verdict arrives as calls for swift justice echo in a chilling case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Paul
Shockey
Georgetown
Davis
Brown County
Paul
Wri
Felicity Masonic Building Burns in Early Morning Fire
The Felicity Masonic building, described as the finest of its kind in the county, burned at 4 30 Monday morning. Merchant Myer Soloman had 7000 insurance on stock, Mrs Bradly 1200, the masons 500. The loss is about 6000. Hittuen and Warte offer paper hanging and painting at low prices to the country trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felicity
Myer Soloman
Bradly
Masons
Hittuen & Warte
Prominent Public Officer Squire William Tudor Dies at Mt Repose
Squire William Tudor, a longtime public figure and justice of the peace of Miami township for twenty years, died suddenly of heart disease at his Mt Repose home last Saturday. He was seventy three, married in Windsor Ohio in 1843 to Philena Griswold, celebrated 50 years of marriage in 1893, and helped build Mulberry seminary. Survived by widow and four sons A H Tudor F M Tudor Lewis M Tudor Ezra Tudor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire William Tudor
Mt. Repose
Windsor
Ohio
Philena Griswold
Mulberry Seminary
Miami Township
A. H. Tudor
F. M. Tudor
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Lewis M. Tudor
Bowlder
Colorado
Ezra Tudor
Tobacco market Holds Steady As Offerings Rise
This week’s sales show large offerings that shut out one house on Wednesday and two on Thursday while the market held up well. Early week prices for Old and New tobaccos dipped then recovered, with low grades steady and fine tobacco commanding high prices. About a quarter of offerings are old, stocks thinning, yet manufacturers aren’t worried about supply. New tobacco remains largely grower-supplied. many farmers attend markets and price breaks resemble an old-fashioned pattern. Ordinary sales see four to five times typical owners. few country purchases occur, mostly for immediate sale. With careful handling, dealers see fair returns and encourage continued participation.
Singular Coincidence Death of Loveland Woman
Mrs. Aaron Apgar of Loveland died at age 76 from paralysis in her native room where she met her husband, married, and later died. Funeral services were at the M E church in Loveland with burial in Miamiville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Apgar
Loveland
M. E
Miamiville
Shipboard Remains Transport Costs Driven by Sailors
Superstitions among sailors inflate the cost of moving a corpse. The Rhodes case reportedly commands about 500 dollars to transport Eugene Rhodes from Gravesend to New York. Sailors object to sailing with a cargo corpse and fear vessel wrecks, increasing prices and expense for the transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Rhodes
Gravesend
New York
Rhodes
Quiet clash over district lines in Clermont schooling
A Brown County dispute over school districts triggers a near civil war tone as Brown County voters near the Clermont line consider voting in district No. 1. Clermont residents argue they do not contribute tax funds and lack representation, with potential tax base gains of about 50,000 dollars tied to the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon
Clermont
Brown County
First Annual Commencement at Locust Corner Church
The Pierce township high school opens its first commencement under principal J. W. Liming at M. B. church Locust Corner on Saturday evening March 10. Batavia orchestra and Batavia male quartette provide music while Prof. Chatterton sings a solo and Mrs. Lizzie Short offers an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce Township High School
J. W. Liming
M. B
Locust Corner
Batavia Orchestra
Batavia
Chatterton
Lizzie Short
Mrs Hulick and Mrs Glancy Named School Director Candidates
Mrs J B Hulick was placed on the ticket for school director after Mrs Elizabeth Jamieson declined. The two remaining candidates are Mrs Hulick and Mrs Allen Glancy, contesting the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Hulick
Elizabeth Jamieson
Candida
Hulick
Allen Glancy
Women in European Universities Progress Report
In The Forum April issue Miss Alice Zimmernman writes on women in English French and German universities. She details progress toward equal admission terms privileges already gained and other notable facts about women in higher education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Zimmernman
England
France
Germany
Tax law shields income names from newspapers
The income tax rule bars publication of taxpayers names with a $1000 fine or one year imprisonment. The text argues it punishes newspapers and notes that high earners should not fear publicity while critics include publishers and printers who may lack income.
Lebanon Prepares for July Fourth Celebration in Grand Style
In Lebanon, residents gear up for a large Fourth of July celebration with extensive planning. Warren County shows a Republican majority of 1800, signaling broad civic enthusiasm and a hopeful outlook for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Warren County
Paradise
Eden
A Valued Visitor The Scientific American Enlarget
The Scientific American is praised as enlarged and improved, offering world progress updates and top illustrations. It urges farmers mechanics artisans professors preachers and others to subscribe for a year of instructive pleasure and access to rare machines and inventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Times
Death of an Aged Lady in Owensville
Mrs Williams aged 60 died suddenly at her Owensville home last Thursday evening. She was step mother of Mrs Dr Mitchell and had many Boston relatives. She lived alone and was found by a Dr Mitchells child seated by the fire in the early evening and pronounced dead. Heart trouble reportedly caused the demise after years of illness.
Church Matters and Local Elections Ripple Through Clermont
The Presbyterian Sabbath school shifts to Bantam next Sunday at 3 p.m. with L. H. Blakemore of Cincinnati as speaker. A visiting Presbytery committee and Rev. Carrell will address church and Sabbath school events. Miss Annabel Bundy, Lebanon, dazzles with cornet solos in Clermont. Loveland politics see mislaid nomination certificates and potential withdrawal of Horace Clinton from the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Bantam
L. H. Blakemore
Cincinnati
Avondale
J.rmins
Clifton
P. B
Loveland
Henry Brock
William Scott
T. Sengstak
William Cushing
John Hathorne
Scott
Sengstak
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Pelting Pelton
Warren
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JONS
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Johnnie Darling
Messrs. White & Heinrici
Commercial Life
Fred Ross
Freeman Williams
Ross
Daffy
Withamsville
Gophers
Ning Co., and Express Office
Jim Barr
New
Richmond
Quilty
OF the Tobacco Market
Owensville
Epworth League
Carrell
M. E. Book Concern
Methodist Church
Annabel BuNpy
Asa
Miss Bundy
George Bundy
Floraville
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