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The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1887

Page

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Public sale notices in Clermont county estate parcels 1887

The notice describes multiple land parcels in Clermont county Ohio to be sold at public auction on April 7 1887 and April 8 1887 under court order. It lists tract boundaries including references to Coffman Moore John Kirgan Major Perry Louis W Thomas Stapleton emerty waston and Robert Bayless surveys with sizes from about eight to seventy acres and two small Batavia town lots. Appraisals range from 2000 to 3500 dollars with terms of cash or deferred payments secured by mortgage.

H. H. Wellman John S. Galbaugh Ten Mile Reek Robert Bayless Charles Lewis Wis John Kirgan Kirgan Freeman Martin Lewis Batavia Clermont County Ohio David L. Potter Isaac L. Potter Thomas State of William Johnson Wood Street N. B. Moore W. H. Tice Tice Williamsburg Road George W. Temple H. B. Mattox Ashburn & Hulick Times Eagle Anchor Phoenix

Petition for joint sub district in Clermont and Brown counties

George T Croshaw and others petition the Clermont Probate Court to establish a joint sub school district covering parts of Williamsburg township Clermont county and Pike township Brown county including about 42 acres of Croshaw land 35.5 acres of Letzinger land and a small portion of Moyer land meeting at the county line near a white oak the commissioners will meet at Croshaw residence April 8 1887 at 9 o clock am to perform duties James B Swing Probate Judge dated March 8 1887 mar5t

George T. Croshaw Clermont County Ohio Williamsburg Township Pike Township Brown County George Catherine Croshaw John Letzinger William Moyer Croshaw Said Letzinger

Legal Notice to Non Residents in Ohio Tax Sale Case

Legal notice from Clermont county Ohio names Millville and several nonresidents as defendants in a tax sale case. Nathan Anderson treasurer seeks sale of Lot 106 in Evualermont to cover taxes and costs with judgment sought against respondents unless answering by court date.

Millville Cumberland County State of Jersey John KE. Ellis Charles Eilis George Ann Nickell Medora BE. Hooper Mary Nickell Dollie K. Eilis George William Ellis West Line Cass County Missouri Thomas P. White Clermont County Ohio Common Pleas Court Rebecca BE. Lara John E. Bills Charles Ellis Medora B. Hooper Dollie K. Ellis Evualermont County Nathan Saldhombs White Nathan Anderson Riattinille E. Loyd Ing Nathan Anderson Wee Prather Piaintiar

Appointment of Executor in Wapont County Ohio

The undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified by the Probate of Wapont county Ohio as executor of the last will and testament of Isaac H. Brown late of said county. March 15, 1887.

Wapont County Ohio Isaac H. Brown Oon Agn. Brown

Township Ticket Nominations From Saturday Conventions

The article lists Democratic and Republican ticket nominees from multiple township conventions including Franklin, Williamsberg, Bethel, Mt. Carmel, Edenton, Locust Corner, Jackson, Old Miami, Milford, Goshen, and New Boston with positions such as Treasurer, Trustee, Clerk, Assessor, Constable, and Justice of the Peace. It notes strong Republican turnout and anticipated victory, and mentions disputes over reimbursement for a burglary loss involving former Treasurer John L. Burger.

Franklin Township Feidy Turday F. J. Frambes Willis ‘Gimkle George E. Waterfield J. L. Winterod Edward Armacost T. J. Donald Bethel William P. Richards Robert Hill W. A. Thompson George G. Crane J. F. Israel Union Township Mt. Carmel M. Simmons L. W. Rose B. B. Prickett Isaac A. Jones Daniel P. Durham A. O. Fisher John Hayworth Old Wayne Edenton William Gillespie Peter Runyan Warren Cowen Thomas Brunk James T. Jordan John Cook New Richmond F. B. Bettle Seen Yeager J. M. Clagens Constabe W. B. Fitzpatrick Saraka Corporation C. E. Roetinger William Layfield Marion Purcell J. C. Kilgore Locust Corner J . J. Armstrong Charles John Charles Green Benjamin Ff. Wis H. B. York George Trump Jackson Township A. E. Orebaugh Charles Arandall John F. Smith W. T. Hartman W. T. Runyan Harvey Anderson A. W. Predmore John Johnson Joseph Christy Albert Conger Goshen Township Saturda James Maloy E. M. Gaskill T. D. Kemp William McClelland Frank Sprague Daniel Brunk Charles 8. Griffis Isaac Curtis John L. Moore Ran. F. Bush Frank Roudebush Eddie Lockwood James W. Weaver Chris Dietz John E. Moore Elbert Glancy Constable James Whitney Amelia B. W. Smith G. H. Reese D. A. Judd Justice of the Peace

Local Election Ballot Ticket Listings by Party

The document lists Republican and Democratic candidates for local offices including Trustee Clerk Treasurer Assessors North and South Precincts Constable Justice of the Peace with names such as T W Hill John Rapp Henry th Elias Dumford F L Hill Stephen Robinson Martin Davis Jr Joseph Christman chael Courtot John G Sloan Fontes of the Homes V Potard. The text appears as a party slate of officials for a municipal election.

T. W. Hill Johnson Rapp Henry Th M. M. Marsh Lorin Marsh George M. Hensel George F. Clark Democratic Elias Dumford F. L. Hill Stephen Robinson Axssensors Martin Davis, Jr Booth Joseph Christmanchael Courtot John G. Sloan Fontes of the Homes Potard

Anniversary Toasts Mark 30 Years For Donaldson Reakitt Couple

On March 19 1857 William Donaldson and Arabella C Reakitt wed in a ceremony led by Rev J W Caput. A March 19 anniversary gathering at Clifton Heights New Richmond honored their thirtieth year with family, friends and local dignitaries in attendance.

William Donaldson Arabella C. Reakitt J. W. Caput Poe Clifton Heights New Richmond Antam Fair Board Coro Raly Clermont Courier Charles C. Reakitt M. F. Thompson Cincinnati Lucy Lawder Amelia Thomas Donaldson Ella T. J. Mullen Frank Donaldson H. M. Porter

General Holter Praises Local Courier Paper Quality

General Holter told the Courier he never gives taffy but praises the paper’s quality. He noted reading late by his father’s bedside and counted 120 local items spanning Clermont County. He said the edition would be worth the yearly price for an old Clermonter in a distant state.

Holter Batavia Clermont County Peri

National Question Book endorsement and sale

A notice from Moscow Ohio March 11 1887 promotes the National Question Book as a study aid with a $1.50 postpaid price. Endorsements from D N Cross and Miami Township Superintendent H E Davis and others claim it combines desirable features with simplicity and system for exam success.

Moscow Ohio D. N. Cross H. E. Davis D. 0. Smiser Karl McElwain M. H. Soth Miami Township

Holmes & Burger's Mammouth Store Open for Spring Stock

Despite poor roads Holmes and Burger's Mammouth Store remains busy with customers. Experienced merchants buy smart, offering a vast Spring stock at low cash figures. They own their premises, add weekly, and invite shoppers to view the entire selection for bottom prices.

Holmes & Burger

Largest Tobacco Yield Claim From Williamsburg Grower

Charles Sprague of Williamsburg township reports a four acre East Fork bottom land crop yielding 4155 pounds of tobacco at an average of 1788 pounds per acre. He sold to Charles Tatman for 857 dollars and 75 cents, knowledge vouched by Mr Tatman.

Charles Sprague Williamsburg Township East Fork Williamsburg

Dan Harvey Bounced in Milford Receiver Case

A court in Milford heard lawyers on Monday in the suit D H V and H R R versus Milton Gallagher and others. The defense motion to remove Receiver Dan Harvey was sustained, ending his tenure and prompting him to seek another occupation. The incident ties to the Milford and Newberry precincts last fall where Mr Little defeated Mr Loudon, a move Republicans recall as Harvey’s action.

Udon H. V Milton Gallagher Chullicothe Dan Harvey Milford Daniel Little Loudon Newberry

New Feeder for the O and N W Railroad

Ohio witnesses major rail expansion as the Dayton and Ironton line switches from narrow to standard gauge on Sunday April. One thousand two hundred workers will complete the change across 158 miles. Ironton hosts a banquet for five Dayton business leaders once the gauge conversion unfolds, boosting the feeder’s value to the main O and N W network.

Ohio Dayton and Ironton Railroad Ironton Dayton

Stoves and Tinware Dealer in Moscow Celebrates Trade

W. R. Tee of Moscow in Aen in Sore sells tinware and stoves with a recognized four year trade. The dealer claims to have built a reputably superior craft and goods, expressing pride in settled performance and service to customers.

W. R. Tee Moscow Lo Res Mr. Fee

Ashburn a Candidate for Common Pleas Judge

Judge Ashburn announces avowed candidacy for the Clermont County Common Pleas seat. He notes fifteen years on the Common Pleas bench and three on the Ohio Supreme Court, and recalls his stance enforcing rights of colored men under reconstruction acts. Opposed to Cowen’s renomination, local sentiment is divided with several Clermont County lawyers wary of party convention outcomes. Also included is a separate town ad for wall paper and general merchandise in Batavia Ohio.

Pawer Courier Hayes Cowen Common Pleas Ashburn Brown County Clermont County Ah A. T. Cowen T. Q. Ashburn Batavia Clermont Cincinnati Brown County News

Death of Esteemed Citizen Near Olive Branch

A highly respected resident died at his son General M J W Holter’s home near Olive Branch at 4 30 PM Monday. Born August 14 1804 in Frederick County Maryland he moved to the county in 1816 and lived there thereafter. He married Rachel Ann Phillips November 17 1831 and fathered ten children, six living. Four sons served in the Union during the war, two did not. His wife died in 1888 and he had health declines since. Funeral at Olive Branch M E Church at two this afternoon.

M. J. W. Holter Olive Branch Frederick Co Maryland Rachel Ann Phillips Union M. E

Masons Dedicate New Chapter Shinar No. 25 in New Richmond

The colored Masons of New Richmond dedicated Shinar No. 25, Royal Arch Masons, with Grand High Priest Samuel W. Clark and Grand Master in attendance. Officers installed include George W. Ringold High Priest and Benjamin Nelson King, with a banquet and festive gatherings following.

Colored Masons New Richmond State Samuel W. Clark Shinar No. 25 Royal Arch Masons Ohio George W. Ringold Benjamin Nelson William Nelson Ames Bond Sojourner Thomas Grimes Thomas O'Bannion Royal Arch Thomas E Benjamin Lamb J. H. Vines Julius Owen Blue Edge

New Stock of Furniture and More at Roudebushs Goshen OH

All young married people are invited to inspect the new stock at D Roudebushs Goshen Ohio. The selection includes bedroom suits beds bureaus safes dressing cases marble top stands double lounges ward robes and rocking chairs plus imported chamber sets queensware glassware and hardware. Also farm supplies and domestic goods such as stoves rope pumps bell etc.

D. Roudebush’s C. DD Roudebush Goshen Ohio

Owensville Votes on New School House Plan

The town will vote on Monday to erect a new schoolhouse. Citizens urged to support the improvement, arguing it reflects local thrift and progress and will require only a small tax that may go unnoticed in five years.

Owensville Boston

Death of a Nonagenarian Granny Price Buried

Mrs. Elizabeth Price aged ninety three known as granny Price was laid to rest in Camp Dennison cemetery last Wednesday. Born in Pennsylvania she came to Ohio in 1806 at age two and married in 1800. In 1811 she moved from Milford to a home near Banks and remained there. She was an active member of the church for ten years and lived to an advanced age. Funeral services were conducted by Mr. Weaver.

Elizabeth Price Granny” Price Camp Dennison Pennsylvania Ohio Milford Banks Phurch Weaver

Common Pleas Court Notices

A list of Civil cases in Common Pleas Court with docket numbers 8739 to 8746 and 8748 including appeals, money claims from $140 to $240.30 with interest, foreclosures, partition actions, and alimony. A writ of partition was issued in Brown vs Brown for division of the 206 acre William Brown farm near Newtonsville, valued about $6,000 and to be divided among sixteen heirs.

Nathaniel Henderson Edward Ida M. Wilson William Studor Tate Ponents James R. Hicks Erastus A. Kelley Eliza Gardner William Dixon George L. Swing John M. Neely John P A J. Miller Eliza Carter Erastus Hulick John B. Iuen Stephen Robinson Mary A Alfred N. Robinson Frank E. Harvey Mary Wesley McKenzie Melisssa A L. F. Swope Hattie M.harvey Anna R. Roettenger Philip Roettenger William G. Ready Hamilton Benzette Mary E. Ogden Clerk Shaw Brown

Marriages Listed In Local License Records

Marriage licenses issued include Abner Butler with Nettie Wilson and George Dummerman with Adeline Dunn among multiple pairs. Other entries feature Cornwell with Elizabeth L, George Goodwin with Libbie Philhour, William Drummond with Mollie Gillespie, John Zugg with Lida Ward, William Acomb with Katie Malott, John Mount with Lida Barker, James McGraw with Rose Runyan, and James Young with Lizzie Stillwell.

Abner Butler Nettie Wilson Geo. Dummerman Adeline Dunn Winustus Cornwell Elizabeth L George W. Goodwin Libbie M. Philhour William W. Drummond Mollie Gillespie John L. Zugg Lida M. Ward William ©. Acomb Katie Malott John R. Mount Lida Barker James McGraw Rose Runyan James R. Young Lizzie Stillwell

Miamiville Health Sags This Spring Amid Pneumonia Reports

Local health indicators show below average conditions this spring with pneumonia described as the prevailing disease. The column lists residents' movements and small community notes including travel, farming plans, home projects, social visits, and a funeral.

F. C. Carrell Mobile Alabama Jerry Fitzwaer Columbia Charles Buston Ed Stump Miamiville

Local News Briefs from Batavia and Surrounding Areas

Mrs. Sarah Rose moves to Cincinnati. Millard Rust funeral at Batavia Presbyterian Church. many Odd Fellows attend. Julius Perdizet dines with Dr. Bishop in Batavia. Reading Circle meets at the schoolhouse Saturdays. Mrs. W Hill ill. Mrs. Ella Cass visits her parents in Batavia. P Garard funeral at Universalist Church with Rev. Pember of Cincinnati. Miss Blanchard of Glen Este visits in Batavia. Hanlon family moves to Mrs. Kelly's residence. Dr. Ricker opens a drug store in former Stall building. Chaplain, post mistress in Cincinnati, runs post office. Doepke rents West End property. Miss Effie Simmons visits sister Bertha in Springfield. Protracted meetings end. William Whippy and wife of Mt Washington visit Mrs. J T Ricker. So Gudy welcomed a girl.

Sarah Rose Cincinnati Millard Rust Presbyterian Church Batavia Odd Fellows Our Place Julius Perdizet Bishop Chaplain Alms& Doepke West End Effie Simmons Bertha Springfield Ohio William Whippy Mt. Washington A. E. Davis J. T. Ricker Gudy

True Merit Boschee's German Syrup Sale Remarkable

The text touts Boschee's German Syrup as the safest and best remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. It claims the product treats the cause rather than drying the cough and urges keeping a bottle at home to prevent doctor visits. Sold by druggists and dealers nationwide at 75 cents for large bottles.

Boschee

City of Natural Gas boom draws Batavia investors in Findlay Ohio

The rapid development of Findlay Ohio's City of Natural Gas has attracted money from Batavia and surrounding areas. Investors so far include Judge P. F. Swing Hon T. Q. Ashburn Judge James B. Swing Colonel S A West G A Frazier Frank White William R. Walker Charles W. Poss Anson Wilson and Sheriff William B. Lloyd. The market optimism suggests many more may invest as the real estate boom intensifies.

Findlay Ohio Batavia P. F. Swing T. Q. Ashburn James B. Swing 5. A. West G. A. Frazier Frank White William R. Walker Charles W. Poss Anson

Private formula anti dyspeptine praised by doctor

A physician in Lebanon Ohio, April 28 1886, testifies to using rece dyspepsia remedy branded Anti-Dyspeptine in stomach and intestinal disorders with consistently good results. He notes relief for sick headache from liver and stomach disturbances and calls the combination of remedies highly valuable and surprisingly effective in chronic cases. Truly yours, F. H. Frost, M.D.

F. H. Frost, M

Shams lecture by Rev Dr Payne at Milford church

Dr Payne a renowned Wesleyan president is billed for a Friday night lecture on Shams a vivid portrait of human character at Milford M E Church Doors open 7 15 pm lecture at 8 00 pm Milford April 1. Also a separate rental listing for Goop farm Batavia by J R Woonsliev remains noted.

Dr. Payne Delaware Wesleyan University Milford M. E. Church

Jim Blaine’s Road A High Powered Inspection Tour

A distinguished party of railroad officials including Colonel H C Parsons president Senator Warner Miller Judge Granville P Hawes Congressman William Walter Phelps Coassman George West Geo Neil and Clifford Sims traveled by the President's private car from Cincinnati through Batavia alighting for dine at Hillsboro. They plan subsequent stops at Portsmouth Gallipolis Pomeroy and continue over the Ohio and Kanawha line through West Virginia coke regions. Emmons Blaine and James G Blaine hold director interests in the Ohio and Northwestern.

Ohio & Northwestern Railroad Burnet House Cincinnati Yorney Batavia H. C. Parsons Warner Miller New York Granville P. Hawes William Walter Phelps New Jersey Coassman George West England Geoe Neil London

Where Was Mr McKeever In Legislative Redistricting

A Democratic editor criticizes a legislative move redrawing lunatic asylum districts. Clermont county shifts from Dayton to Athens, increasing travel distance and costs for transporting patients. Brown county moves to Columbus, affecting local management and taxpayers. Rep Me appears unconcerned while the change raises questions about efficiency and local impact.

Clermont County Athens McKeever Brown County Dayton Columbus Athens Perfar Batavia

Obituary for J M Rust of Mt Carmel Lodge No 180

The Clermont area lodges mourn Brother J M Rust who died, leaving a widow. A memorial meeting March 26 1887 adopted resolutions praising his quiet, upright conduct, generosity and kindness. The lodge notes he was a true brother and good citizen and that the order has lost a valued member.

Mt. Carmel L. C.C.F J. M. Rust Clermont Courier Clermont Sun Rust

Funeral Obituary for Edward Elrod

Edward Elrod dies after three year battle with consumption at home. He leaves a wife and three children and was a kind husband father and neighbor admired for his honor and generosity. The article notes family losses and offers comforting religious reflections.

Edward Elrod

Hill Brothers Milford Leading Agricultural Dealers

Important to farmers, Hill Brothers of Milford advertise as leading dealers in the county for farm implements. They stock rows, harrows, cultivators, hoes, and garden tools and are agents for Champion reapers, mowers, and binders offered on reasonable terms. Check their prices before buying.

Hill Brothers Milford Ranial Meohgts

Four Hundred Years Aggregate Noted In Local Obituary

An aggregate of four hundred years is referenced in a brief obituary notice for Samuel Work Jr of Newtonsville. The youth was four years old and survived by five siblings, with one other sibling having died. An additional surviving family member is eighty seven, and the text notes the aging of remaining relatives toward ripe old age.

Miss Belle Hopkine Opens New Diesel Building in Batavia

Miss Belle Hopkine opens a new Diesel building in Batavia Ohio on a Monday in April. The event marks a notable expansion for a local business in the Bear Creek area.

Belle Hopkine T. In - Bear Batavia Ohio

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