Mountain Pink comes to Batavia stage with moonshine cast
North Carolina moonshiner tale Mounts a romantic comedy as Rae Cohen and Miss Florence Bicking star in Mountain Pink at Batavia Opera Hall. Harold Wilmont Col Trafton and Miss Lotta Stagg headline a large local troupe with music by the Cincinnati Orchestra. Performances April 6 and 7 with general admission 25 cents and reserved seats 85 cents. Tickets on sale April 2 at Robinson's Drug Store and by mail or telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Joe Jefferson
Pink
Batavia
Rae Cohen
Florence Bicking
Belle Trafton
Samantha Weeks
Te Sora
Grees
Dollie Dennison
Emma Glancy
Harold Wilmont
Col. Trafton
Sern PN
Allen Glancy
Felix Bonnory
Moonshiners
Mae P. F. Jamieson
Weeks
Miss Lotta Stagg
Nondas
Bonnory
Sleciide
Devnen
Frank A. Hitch
Jack Weeks
Gregg M. J. Kain
Cincinnati
Oe Hall
Robinson’s Drug Store
Easter Festival Across Christendom and its Historic Dating
Easter is described as Universal in Christendom marking the Resurrection of Christ. The piece notes Good Friday and Passion Week, the movable dating of Easter by the 21st of March and full moon, and historical customs from joy to baptism. It explains Gregorian calendar rules and earliest/latest possible dates for Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagisot
Christ
Scotland
Baxter
Bucklen Arnica Salva Adverts Aimed at Sores
Fragmentary ad copy mentions Bucklen Arnica Salva for outs, bumps, rheum, sores, chapped skin, corns, and healing effects. The text reads as an old pharmaceutical remedy promotion with distorted branding and product names.
No Sand Hills There A Clermont Nebraskan Speaks for Western Nebraska
A Clermont Nebraskan writes to the Courier praising Western Nebraska lands as inexhaustible and highly fertile. He asserts 20,000 square miles of prime country with abundant water, level 36‑section townships, rapid railroad growth, surging population, and land values pegged at 30 to 40 dollars an acre within the next decade. He hails the plains as a thriving home for pioneers and enterprise, signed by S. B. Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Courier
Fred H. Carruth
Clermont County
Northland
Sam
Nebraska
B. Walker
Iron bridge ready for fills. contract soon to be bid
The iron bridge promised by the Commissioners arrived last week and is ready for fills. The contract for the work will be let to the lowest bidder in a few days. J. T. Rust is an independent candidate for township clerk. Miss Belle Sheridan of Covington visits relatives here. Henry Howe and Mathias Waite spent last Wednesday in Cincinnati. Miss Ida Lakemire celebrated her sixteenth birthday Tuesday evening. Batavia, Rain Run and Afton were represented. Mrs. George Whitaker has returned after a pleasant visit near Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Rust
Belle Sheridan
Covington
Enry Howe
Mathias Waite
Cincinnati
Ida Lakemire
Batavia
Rain Run
Afton
George Whitaker
Dayton
John McCollum
Luck
John Manning
Nelhieng
D. C. Arp
Ira Waddell
F. L. Patterson
Walnut Hills
William Demaris
Felicity
Charles Petterson
Porter Reed
Lon Day
Williamsburg
Boies
Samuel Atchley
Lee
John Innis
Anna Jenkins
Todd’s Run
William Becket
Seegers Share Lead As Seegers, Hendrickson Return
Harry Seegers posts 208 to St. Louis while Rolla Seegers and Henry change quarters for the year. Miss Emma White of Cincinnati visits. Winfield Scott Hendrickson returns from Louisiana. The academy reports several new pupils and a measles outbreak affects the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Seegers
St. Louis
Rolla Seegers
Henry Latt
Emma White
Cincinnati
Winfield Scott’ Hendrickson
Louisiana
Academy
Local Personal Visits and Spelling Gathering
Clarence Johnson of Cincinnati stayed with cousin George House last week. Miss Alice White of Bantam and Miss Mary Hill of Walnut Hills were entertained by Miss Kate Duckwall Friday evening. Johnson recently visited Cincinnati. A spelling match drew a good crowd Tuesday evening. Frank and Edgar Fitzwater visited Cincinnati recently.
Wedding notes and local visits in brief
Miss Mattie Griswold attended the wedding of Grier Christy and Miss Jesse McNutt this week and well wishes were sent. Miss Belle Rust and sister Louise visited Miss M Higgins. Frank Shumard was in town yesterday. Joseph Graham purchased the late Mrs Fry’s property and will move soon. Dr Mills of Higginsport was here Wednesday. Miss Fannie Gennet spent Monday at Mrs Mike Yeager’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Griswold
Grier Christy
Jesse McNutt
Belle Rust
Louise
M. Higgins
Frank Shumard
Joseph Graham
Fry
Dr. Mills
Higginsport
Fannie Gennet
Mike Yeager
Lindale News Briefs Delayed Activities and Health
Sowing oats and garden work in Lindale are postponed. William Stickel’s children have measles. Mrs. De Garmo recovers from rheumatism. The local school will close next week after a seven months session. Albert Wheeler plans to build a warehouse for farm implements. The article urges liberal advertising to dispose of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindale
William Stickel
de Garmo
Albert Wheeler
School under new leadership and moves for locals
Miss Anna Galbreath of Neville now leads the school while Albert Schlottterbeck moves to Terre Haute Indiana. Will Schlotterbeck visited the city last week and youths from New Richmond were entertained by the Misses Dickey. Rev Palmer returns after a few weeks illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Galbreath
Neville
Albert Schlottterbeck
Terre Haute
Indiana
Will Schlotterbeck
New Rich- Amond
Dickey
Rev. Palmer
Crosstown Community Notes and Local Moves
Harvey Watt and family moved to the city last week. Thomas Farquer moved from here to Union Plains. Mrs. Rebecca Price had been ill for weeks. Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Bishop attended their mother’s funeral at Vera Cruz on the 22nd. Miss Minerva Wallace wed William Jones. Fred Schilling closed a seven month term of school at Bloom Rose on the 2nd. A child of J. H. Jester was buried in Bloom Rose cemetery on the 19th with services by Rev. J. W. Burdsall. Mrs. Sarah Balser left for Cincinnati on the 17th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosstown
William Jones
Minerva Wallace
Harvey Watt
Fred Schilling
Bloom Rose
J. H. Jester
J. W. Burdsall
Rebecca Price
G. P. Bishop
Vera Cruz
Sarah Balser
Cincinnati
Thamas Farquer
Union Plains
Local Notices and Miscellany From Batavia Region
Fragmentary notices recount deaths and personal events. Names include James Jester Marpb II aged seven months and Samuel Bleking visiting rates. Other items mention Rev. J. J. HH, Johnson at Batavia, and families in Kirbyville Todd's Run and Monterey area.
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James
J. H
Clara Jester Marpb II
Samuel Bleking
Core’s Fork
A O. Boyd
East
Alao
C. Glanoy Igi
Drops
Johnson
Batavia
William Jones
Kirbyville
Wallace
J. J. HH
Joann
James Connor
Todd
H.treton
A. Hutchinaon
Mathew Yaeneed
Monterey
Consumption Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy
An elderly physician once removed from practice claims a vegetable formula can cure consumption, catarrh, throat and lung infections, nervous debility, and related ailments. He offers to send details free to any reader seeking relief, promising a radical, permanent cure and urging sufferers to contact him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
Commercial Fertilizers Explained for Farmers and Fields
A practical discussion on choosing brands by soil needs. It notes soil variations in nutrients like potash nitrogen and ammonia, suggests tests to determine crop specific requirements, and warns against overreliance on high priced ammonia rich mixes while approving complete fertilizers and continued use of barnyard manure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Courier
Milford Republicans Nominate Ticket at Local Convention
Milford township notes show M Menue renting Jerome Tice’s farm and planning to move next week. H E Davis injured in a fall and sidelined for days. H Derricks braved a snowy Sunday sleigh ride. William Elston Sr and family prepare to move to Milford while Edwin Davis tends the farm this summer. Protracted meeting at the Christian church. D W Manning T D Meguire and families attended the McNutt Christy wedding at Marathon. Pierce Long’s smile noted with pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
M. Menue
Jerome Tice
H. E. Davis
Derricks
William Elston
Edwin Davis
The
Christian Church
D. W. Manning
T. D. Meguire
McNutt-Christy
Marathon
Bureay
Pierce Long
Pleasant Hill Local Notes and Deaths
Miss Emma Shields recovers from illness as Clark Bunyan returns from Delaware to attend school. Several horses for sale accompany notices of public sale by Mrs. Anna M. Harker on Thursday. Martha A Gest, born August 16 1858, died March 22 1. she married Ben T Bateman December 1 1874 and leaves three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Shields
Clark Bunyan
Delaware
Lucia Garland
Anna Armstrong
Perih Chapel
Newton
Anna M. Harker
Martha A
Josseh Gest
Ben T. Bateman
Bethel News and Community Notes from Indiana
Bethel and Rose Lawn scenes include J M Goodwin visiting on business. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs McCall on a March Monday. Dr Andrew Bilaberry of Georgetown spent Sunday with relatives. Dr F E Fee back at work. Rev Adama of Tol to occupy Baptist church and stay. Winaseymeyer family moves to Williamsburg. Richards dies Thursday morning. funeral Friday at 3 pm. Easter Union Sabbath planned with a broad program. Belle Robinson visiting brother W P Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Goodwin
Rose Lawn
Indiana
A McCall
Andrew Bilaberry
Georgetown
F. E. Fee
Rev
Adama
Tol
Winaseymeyer
Witiemsburg
William Co Oes Richards
Polas
Belle Robinson
W. P. Richarda
Incurable Consumptive Beats Odds with New Discovery
Mr C J Morris of Newark Ark says he was pronounced incurable by friends and physicians due to abscess of lungs. After using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption he is on his third bottle and able to oversee farm work. He calls it the finest medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Morris
Newark
Ark
Gaya
Covents
Mt Carmel Meeting Promises Music and Talks
Good prospect for an interesting Mt Carmel gathering next Saturday with 9 30 a m start. Programme includes invocations, bass solo, recitations, and choruses by the Association and guests. Excursion tickets offered from CGP railroad to Summerside Baywood. Local notes mention visiting relatives, new baby, and assorted community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
Death of Mary Hoover at Cedron and town notes
Felicity missed Mary Hoover died at her Cedron home last Friday after a long illness. She was beloved and remembered by many in the community and C T I members who recall her 1888 New Richmond session. John Kinney sinks a gas well near Feesburg. church remodeling planned. A Woman's Union Prayer Meeting forms and grows. James Wells Jr. becomes a 33rd degree Mason. Mr and Mrs Robert Carver of Cincinnati visit. they recently recovered from typhoid. Rev Street preached at Walnut Hills. Charles McGraw returns from California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hoover
Cedron
New Richmond
John Kinney
Feesburg
Christian Church
James Wells, Jr
Robert D. Carver
Cincinnati
Carver
Mr. Taylor
Walnut Hills
Street
Charles McGraw
California
Wedding Bells Stir Newtonsville as McNutt and Christy Wed
Social notes report numerous visits and travels across Batavia Milford Williamsburg and Newtonsville with several residents in town for weddings and guests. The marriage of Jessie McNutt daughter of K H McNutt to Grier Christy son of ex Commissioner Christy was held Thursday night March 22 with about sixty guests and a silver cake basket presented by the M E Sunday school members. Rev T W Williamson officiated.
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Lewis Hardy
Samuel Murphy
Middleport
Dr. Judkins
John Stewart
Cuba
Clinton County
John Joseph
Newtonsville
John Orebaugh
Batavia
Willie Murphy
Westboro
Ellen Jackson
Orebaugh
John Cover
Montery
Manning
Mulberry
Joe Christy
Milford
James Gorman
Annie McNutt
Williamsburg
Christy-McNutt
Formorin
Owensville
H. C. Robinson
Robert Christy
Willenbrink Bros Upgrade Flour Mill with Roller Process
The Willenbrink Bros contract Nordyke & Moorman to install a complete new flour milling system using the roller process. The plan retains the engine and boiler, adds a 75 barrel per day capacity, costs 5000 dollars, and aims to finish in four weeks starting early April. Other town notes include new tobacco warehouse construction on Maine and Market, Spahr and Litt installing a steam brick machine, and local residents with illness and political updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willenbrink Bros
Nordyke & Moorman
Indiana
Olis
Lon Robinson
New Leaf Tobacco
Maine
Market Streets
Carey House
Main Street
Market Street
Spahr and
Litt
Elizabeth Snaith
Chicago
Ilinois
Boone House
Frank Roberts
Wooster
Ohio
Mary Davis
Jennie Moreton
W. Castlen
Rose Lawn
Ndiana
Womans' Exchange
Ladies of the Christian Church
W. PB
Kincade
Forbyn
St Little Girl Arrives as Hill Family Shares Joy
L H Hill and his wife celebrate the arrival of their baby girl. Miss Billa Craver visited the city for several days. Last week, heat along the creek looked promising, while upland areas showed earlier planting outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Hill
Veay
Billa Craver
Republicans Nominate Citywide Ticket in Primary
A large Laurel schoolhouse meeting selected the GOP ticket for Justice of the Peace John Idlett Trustee Abner Fagin Clerk Eben Altman Treasurer Hugh McNair Assessor L G Tier and John Idlett named for two roles. Democratic rivals nominate George Bushman William Corbin Charles Kennedy Joseph Nichols Jacob Hodges Daniel Hillin George McKinley.
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Laurel School House
W. N. Nichols
John Idlett
Eben L. Altman
Robert Ernst Tellers
Justice of Peace
Abner Fagin
Hugh McNair, Jr
L. G. Tier
Charles Mofford
John
Justice of the Peace
George Bushman
William Corbin
Charles Kennedy
Joseph Nichols
Laurel
Jacob Hodges
Bantam
Daniel Hillin
George McKinley
Jackson Township
Town Hall
David Crabbs
Robert L. Johnston
Albert Shatler
Joseph R. Wiley
Charles Schwab
Constable
George Gelvin
Moscow
William Donley
Neville
J. P. Bronson
James I. Selby
Mr. Donovan
Joseph Larkin
Charles Kayser
A. A. Dorsey
Joseph Barker
Dorsey
North
Olin Chapman
Tate Township
Bethel
LA. Frazier
Charles T. Davis
William R. Richards
George G. Crane
Thomas Sanders
Grant McNair
W. A. Thompson
Protracted Meeting Sees New Joiners and Local Notes
Fourteen have joined the meeting as Pre Rev Vanclere and Rev Bayless met Rev Newton last week. Teke Miller and Hugh Kernohan attend, and John Fivey serves as preven. A wedding is expected Easter Sunday with the bride from Mou Waattork. The Miami page notes Joe Miller may arrive here with his brother A Jos. George Berger becomes a father to a baby boy this week.
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Vanclere
Bayless
Newton
Teke Miller
Hugh Kernohan
John Fivey
Miami
Rampa
Joe Miller
A. Jos
George Berger
Horn
W A McKeever's Offers Full Stock at Main Street Store
W A McKeever on Main Street advertises a complete stock of groceries provisions cigars and other goods of the season. The notice mentions offerings at Witemebars and emphasizes low prices and full stock for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witemebars
A. McKeever
Nouperes
Peeneries
W.A. McKeever's
Wil
Court Notes From January Term Disposes Minor Matters
Chasteen Owens admits bastardy charges by Lizzie Hibner. ordered to pay $24 for maintenance, $100 cash, and $100 in six months plus costs. Sale orders and appraisements set or set aside in several cases. Notable verdicts include Adaline Lindsex acquitted on house-breaching and Vallandighain Freese convicted of carrying concealed weapons. Various foreclosures, ejectments, and tax actions listed with parties and amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chasteen Owens
Lizzie Hibner
Loveland
William Grange
David Crabbs
Daniel Strickland
D. M. Bredwel
Bren Rel
Laura Vaugno
Jacun Walright
Robert Nimmo
Local notices and society items from Milford region
Mrs BE T Rusk visits Milford friends while Riv Rev Joseph Gaich’s wife is remembered. Leap Year Club meets at Mrs Spooner’s home. March 24 Miss Retta West and A Wert attend. Judge John D Haynes dies in Wilinga Indiana. Mrs Lillian Randall to Lynn MA April 1. Confirmation services at Episcopal church. Various political nominations and local happenings include Republicans and Democrats in Hamilton County, and local business and social updates. Harvey and Myra Greene return from Delaware College.
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BE. T. Rusk
Joseph Gaich
Isi
Milford
Spooner
Pnersday
Retta West Awneniter Oros. A. Wert
Indianapolis
John D. Haynes
E. D. Haynes
Dis
Wiliingwa
Indiana
Lillian Randall
Baby
Lynn
Massachusetts
Por. Gaich
Episcopal Church
KE. L. Harker
John P. Gale
Belle Boyer
Dodson Ridgway
SL Louis
Porter
Lowistip
Hamilton County
Inye Taude
Fred’ Nefer
W. J. B. Water
Josiah Harper
Charles Hoffman
West Leveland
Toby
Harper
Northern
Charles Hofman
Camp Denenison
M. F. Price
Democrats
Jasie
J. R Minemen
A. G. Buckingham
W. W. Metcalf
Finnesy
Catipison
W. J. Sannel
Py M. Finney
West Loveland
L KR. Burtt
Saturda
Lave
A. d. Nelson
Columbia Township
Panocrate Hive
Jon Steikorb
Amos Hill
John Black
D. Acomb
B. Carter
D. W. Flynn
James Julien Halsey Harvey
Myra Greene
Delaware -Colege Wi
Mr.tins
Mr. Clarvey
Local notes on farming, religion, births, and business
The column reports farmers preparing tobacco beds amid a cold snap and rising activity on the South Side railroad before the Centennial. It notes school bond debates, death of Thomas Metiuire, Dr. Hill’s health status, a new baby at E W Lemons, Dr Frank Hill’s medical studies, surgical work by Dr A B McKee, visits from Mr and Mrs Twitchell, organ music, and J W McFarland selling property to Jacob Fite with a move to American City Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Vesper Lodge No
C. F
Thomas Metiuire
Vesper Lodge
N.S. Hill
E. W. Lemon
Lis Luther
A. B. McKee
Calvary Meeting House
Emma Camery
Robert Bartlett
J. W. Roas
J. W. McFarland
Jacob Fite
Foster
Maurenn Ie
McParland
American City
Kansas
Charles Hoerner Ray Ill With Inflammatory Rheumatism
Charles Hoerner Ray is ill with inflammatory rheumatism. Master Willy Brown, son of W. M. Brown, is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hoerner Ray
Willy Brown
W. M. Brown
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G. W. Felter
Gypsy Life” Association
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Little Nell
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Wiliam Britton Chorus
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Summerside Station
Baywood
Craver
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Justice
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J. W. Burdsal
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Charles Ireton
J. F. Stall
Joseph South
F. M. Maxfield
H. Harlow
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A. W. Predmore
Robert Hunter
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Oliver F. Marshall
Charles Sprague
George Davis
Squire Slade
Court House
Pees
G. Schwab
Chris. Deitz
A. T. Cowen, Jr
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Harvey
E. D. Duckwall
Batavia Republican Corporation
L. D. Manning
G. H. Kain
Charles 8. Griffis
R. F. Rush
James L. Brown
Frank Knauer
Albert Lane
Philip O. Alexander
Franklin Township
Franklin
William Leslie
Lee Kinkead
F. L. Day
Fred Leach
M. H. Tucker
Democratic
Perry Myers
George A. Keene
A. L. Clark
Arthur Bolender
Alvin Love
Miami Township
William Tudor
John A. Jones
W. M. Sanford
N. H. Haywood
RK. T. Martin
Jacob Ackley
Branch Hill
Newton Hutchinson
Joseph W. Emery
L. A. Neighbert
Newberry
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C. B. Vandervort
P. Atwood
H. C. Derricks
W. B. Prety
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Frank Smizer
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Frank Hill
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Lewis White
Charles May
Louis Golach
Elmore Blanchard
C. O. Ketchum
Nicholas Yeager
Ley. D. Layfield
New Richmond Corporation
W. Short
F. F. Talley
T. Balnum
Stree
Jrowell Boone
James Warren
J. C. Riley
M. R. Kincade
B. J. Winans
Johnson Crawford Democratic
Col. Fridman
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Mat
Scheutz
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George F. Fee
R. L. Ge
Perth’s Mills
P. J. Nichols
J. P
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David Denham
A. J. Kilgore
Jasper Malick
Thomas W. Hare
George M. Butler
George W.wemple
W. FF. Roudebush
William Slater
Julai Us Liedges
George W. Dennison
Levi R. White
G. W
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Fred. Binning
Willis Stall
Board of Education of Boston Special School District
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N. Anderson
Matilda
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Anna Price
Laine
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D. Roudebush
Franklin T. Cahill
Nilford
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