Sunday death by own action in New Richmond
Oliver P Sullivan 50 a well known saloonist in New Richmond died from a self-inflicted gunshot on Easter Sunday after years of heavy drinking. He leaves a wife and two children and was a prominent Democrat. His funeral drew a large crowd.
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Oliver Sullivan
New Richmond
Sullivan
Edenton
Francis Pattison
D. A. Ferree
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Tetia Doughman
Midland City
Boston Tea Co
Charles Jordan
Wilmington
Hackett Bros
Will Mathews
California
V. Oliver
Geneva
Pleasant Ridge
Harry Conover
M. E
Rev. Grossnickle
Miss Agnes Carter Wins Breach of Promise Suit in Court
The plaintiff Agnes Carter secured a verdict of 2080 against Clifford Gatch after a trial in which the jury found him guilty of breach of promise. The article notes prior bastardy case verdicts and hints at further suits against Gatch, with tobacco market updates following the legal summary.
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Courier
Clifford Gatch
Common Pleas Court
Gatch
A Boy and a Boot Fountain Draws Critics
The Hillsboro News Herald reviews a new public fountain in Highland City. A statue shows a barefoot boy standing on a pedestal, carrying a leaky boot with water spurting from it. Readers deem the central figure poorly conceived and out of place in terms of art and fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro News Herald
Highland City
Normal school to be conducted at Goshen this summer
Messrs Turnipseed and Bishop, famed local educators, will run a Normal school in the Goshen public school building starting May 21. The program follows a highly successful last summer, aims for larger attendance, and promises skilled instructors and practical training for teachers seeking higher fitness in their craft. Goshen offers a pleasant setting for study and work combined.
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Messrs
Turnipseed
Bishop
Goshen
Goshen School
Institute
Destructive fires hit Williamsburg barns twice in eight days
In Williamsburg two separate barn fires within eight days caused heavy losses. William Britton’s stock stables burned a week ago, and Joseph Boyd’s large barn burned at 4 AM on Friday. Total losses exceed $2,000 with insurance around $950 on Boyd. Boyd, a respected local figure, suspects robbers caused the blaze after a prior suspected robbery.
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Williamsburg
William Britton
Joseph Boyd
Boyd
Britton
Temperance Event Plans at Presbyterian Church
The W C T U society hosts a Sunday evening entertainment at the Presbyterian church to promote temperance. The program features invocations, scripture readings, recitations by several students, a paper on the effects of alcohol by Dr. Robert Ingram, and a benediction.
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W. C.T. U. Society
Presbyterian Church
Pastevaschsahs
Hattie Hitch
Della Nichols
Robert Ingram
Davis
Death of W. M. Sanford, Milford Bank ex-Cashier
W M Sanford former Milford Bank cashier and Milford Enterprise founder died suddenly in Dayton after moving there with his family and opening an insurance office. Aged 55 he left a widow a daughter and grandchild plus three grown sons.
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W. M. Sanford
First National Bank
Milford
Dayton
Milford Enterprise
Milford Bank
Nfe
Massachusetts bill spurs booths in saloons to curb drinking
The Massachusetts House passes a third reading bill banning full barroom indulgence. Saloons would resemble voting booths with stalls and silent wickets, forcing solitary drinking. Critics compare the setup to a dungeon and fear it could promote stag parties or private bars.
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Massachusetts House of Representatives
Massachusetts
Matters in Court Features Plant Neighbors in Union Township
Farmers Andrew Ealick and Peter Spar are neighbors in Union township. A year ago $350 vanished from a bank at the Ealick home during domestic work near the stables. Witness Mrs Ely says she saw Spar pass by at the specified hour. no grand jury indictment followed, and a suit to recover the amount was decided for the defendant. Additional court actions include distribution orders, settled cases, and a burglary charge against the Felicity colored seniors.
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Andrew Ealick
Peter Spar
Union Township
Ealick
Ealicks
Ely
Spahr
Balicks
William P. Corbin
George L. Corbin
William L. Willison
J. E. Jackson
White & Heinrici
The
First National Bank
Agnes Carter
Clifford D. Gateh
Charles W. Rhodes
George W. Temple
Joseph Smith
F. J. Roudebush
James L. Brown
Samuel Moyer
Ezra Chatterton
James Cook
Elias Boose
Thomas Good
Allen Johnson
Charles Stark
Anna E
Fearful Chile cyclone ravages valley farms and barns
A mid evening cyclone in Chile destroyed a 21 by 70 foot barn, damaged Mr Turton's house, and wrecked Henry Duckin's tobacco storehouse among other losses. Mrs D suffered about 800 dollars in damages as fences and outbuildings were blown away. The storm ended as suddenly as it began with the sun returning and chickens crowing.
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Chile
Kentucky
Henry Duckin
Insane Amelia Man Sent to Athens Hospital
Orange Gaskins of Amelia was visited by Sheriff Teal after being chased into custody near his home. Judge Breeding at Batavia declared him insane following a medical board review and ordered transport to Athens hospital for confinement.
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Orange Gaskins
Amelia
Sheriff Teal
Breeding
Batavia
Gaskins
Marriage of Misa Esty Morgan and Cimeles Herron
Misa Esty Morgan of Coalton wed Cimeles Herron of the Standard Oil Company at the home of Mr and Mrs 8 D Morgan on Easter Sunday. Rev Dr Smith performed the ceremony. The bride is praised for beauty and accomplishments and has many friends in the area.
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Misa Esty Morgan
Coalton
Bantam
John White
Milford
Bragdon
H. W. Wood
J. P. Richardson
Walnut Hills
Messrs. Powell, Wallace and Blakemore
Cincinnati
Bell
Presbyterian Church
Chatterton
Batavia
Mise Nettle Hughes
Easter Joy in Churches: Flowers, Children and Song
Easter Sunday featured children’s programs at the Presbyterian and M E churches with flowers, choir music, and potted plants given as souvenirs. Rev Page administered communion at M E, while Miss Mary Cowen and Mr Chatterton performed solos amid festive organ and choir works.
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Mary Cowen
Bell
M. E
Page
Local notes from Featherburg and surrounding towns
Community items recount visits and relocations in Featherburg, Williamsville, and nearby areas with many names and places. Ed Sommermier completes a successful school term, while a lyceum convenes at No 8 School and notable visitors from Cincinnati, Newtown, and Dayton are noted. Ayer’s Sarsaparilla ad ends the column amid local housekeeping and a March obituary of Claudia Sly.
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Holly
Weller Sherman and
Gon
Featherburg
Lottie Sillett
Williamsville
Henry Herget
Ot Liston
Clara Wood
Cumminsville
Dayton
Lew Furlong
Newtown
KE. Gardner
Cincinnati
G. W. Gardner
Ed Sommermier
Westwood
Lyceum
No 8 Shool
John Wesili
Lizzie
Mies Viola Thorp
Tusculum
Mitchell Horse Thief Detective Group to Disband
The Paoli Republican reports the Mitchell Horse Thief Detective Association will dissolve as democratic times lower horse prices making theft unprofitable.
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Paoli Republican
Mitchell Horse Thief Detective Association
Amelia High School Holds Second Annual Commencement
The second annual commencement of Amelia high school will be held at the M B E church on Tuesday evening April 24 1894 Music by Bellstedt s band of Cincinnati with Herman Bellstedt as leader and soloist Superintendent Isaac Mitchell will deliver the address The class roster includes Ethel M Hackett Jane S Thomas John F Malick Otho D Jackson and Will A Lewis.
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Amelia High School
M. BE
Bellstedt
Cincinnati
Herman Bellstedt
Isaac Mitchell
Ethel M. Hackett
Jane 8. Thomas
John F. Malick
Otho D. Jackson
Will A. Lewis
New Counterfeit Government Bills Circulating
Two new counterfeit notes detected include a two dollar treasury note and a one dollar silver certificate. The two dollar fake is the first known example, bearing serial C and signed by Rosecrans and Nebeker. A second fake, a 1861 one dollar with check letter A, and a Wilson bill of 1864 are also cited as sought by conspirators.
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Treasury
W.S. Rosecrama
Nebeker
Wilson
Senate
Honest election urged to save taxpayers money in local office
In the office of justice of the peace much money can be saved the taxpayer by the class of cases that are sent to the probate and common pleas court. An honest conscientious administration of the office will save much needless litigation in the two higher courts. It is proper that men of character should be elected to the office who will discharge their duty in a painstaking manner without saddling unnecessary burdens on the taxpayer.
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Office of Justice of the Peace
Probate and Common Pleas Court
Madison County
Ohio
They Will Have It by Hook or By Crook
A Xenia republic caption notes Saturday liquor shipments from Xenia to Spring Valley and other towns with local option. Residents form purses to buy a keg or whisky and drink privately, while Waynesville resumes saloon trade drawing drinkers from nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Spring
Correction Added for G. A. Frazier in Hodge Compromise
The paper notes an omission of attorney G. A. Frazier from last week’s Hodge compromise coverage. Frazier was a leading attorney for the board from the case’s start and deserves credit for his skill. The correction also confirms he remains active amid misstatements that other attorneys had died.
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G. A. Frazier
Frazier
Legion
Gus
County printing bid sparks editorial clash in Madison county
Madison county commissioners push to award county printing to the lowest bidder sparking editorials. They argue home printing ensures supervision and compliance with law while preserving local business and patriotic expenditure. Notices cover local dealers and farm supplies amid broader county items.
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Oliver P. Sulivan
Bauch
Bodmann
Globe Warehouse
Clara Belle
A.V. Brox
Ottawa
Columbusa
Col. Mitchell
Clermont Educational Enterprise
Blaze
Mark Kidd
Geneva Keen
Bobolink
Deseo
Veep
Mabel Glancy Agung
Ccc
Cis
Allen Ashburn
Olive Moore
Murray Titus
Neilie
Lou Orebaugh
Resfeiapeeceires
Batavia High School
City Hall
Belisted T
Ayer
Joan Lenin
Washington
Summerside
Wuiam Ray
Adams County
Stella Orebaugh
Edna Hulick
Belle McDonald
Cecil Hulick
Laura Jenike
Clara Zurmuhble
Dott McCastlin
Susie Moore
Mary E. Swing
Bessie Homan
Harriet Hulick
Grace Brown
Bessie Smith
Miss Holt
Mary Blanchard
Robert Blanchard
Richard Swing
Alien Nichols
Frank Davis
Lon Bunn
Dale Parrott
Porter Temple
Nelson Cramer
James Ashburn
Nashville
Ohio College of Dental Surgery
Odeon
Williams. Gregg
Horace G. Hamilton
A Clermenter
Grant Molyneaux
Georgetown
Rourvus Walker
Mt. Repose
Thomas BE. Zuee
Frank P. Hamivtor
aPst
Amelia Milton Lodge
Tar
Columbiana County
James Francie
Winchester
Chilo
Be, H. Noyes
Lafayette
Indiana
Kate Ellie
Tar M. B
Warton Serofala
Hood
Saraaparina
HE IS
Risen
R. Smith
Elmer Ely
Herget
Ail Hunington
J. Behymer
J. D. White
Behymer
Charles Bart
Portsmouth Press
Gray & Johnston's
Race Street
Gray
Clermont
Surt
Mitchell
Georgetown Normal
Stirling Moore
Owensville
Mt Carmel
Campbell Creek
Pocahontas
Jackson County
George A. Keon
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