03 May 1893
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1893
Page
1
The Bethel postmaster appointment goes to Thomas Hamer Beck, a Democrat, amid protests from rival applicants and allegations of backroom influence. Supporters claim signatures were manipulated while opponents accuse the committee of favoritism and political intrigue.
A comment warns that double-dealing will be exposed by Tate township voters in the upcoming November election, signaling growing tensions and political rhetoric ahead of the vote.
The Miami Valley Medical Society holds its semi annual session at Loveland on Tuesday the 9th instant with a morning program reading minutes treasurer report and papers on Purpura Rheumatica Diphtheria Prophylaxis Nasal Catarrh Scarlet Fever and more. An afternoon session includes new member admissions and papers on Dysentery Chest sounds Hysterical Joint Affection Pseudo Hypertrophic Muscular Paralysis and a late evening address on country doctor experiences cholera outlook and public health measures. All physicians are invited.
The article details train delays from washouts on Gregg and Duckwall trestles during heavy rains, with four hours of hold due to safety work. It also notes upcoming events at New Richmond, a joking jab at a wet council, cholera worries, and various local notices about sermons, school meetings, and posts.
A rapid survey lists local projects and concerns including a new fire company and court house, fireproof records, post office appointments, assembly plans, railroad vigilance, and the Clermont governor question. It warns readers to watch the Chicago world’s fair and guard finances while noting improvements and a sensational jail escape rumor.
Judge Davis presides as the May term begins and the grand jury sits with no major cases set. The grand jury and petit jury lists include multiple names from Williamsburg, Batavia, Miami, and Stonelick. The grand jury completed an 81 hour session with 20 witnesses examined across four ignored cases, a county record.
Preparations begin for the Batavia Union Sabbath-school Convention on May 25 and 26. All Sunday schools should report delegates and attendees to Judge Geo W Hulick for proper entertaining arrangements. The organization lists a president reception committee and program committee with local church and society members.
The mill dam drew interest as water plunged not more than four feet with sudden, glassy descent. It churns into milky foam in the basin, forming a wave as tall as the fall and a furrow reminiscent of the Red Sea tableau for the children of Israel. Several fine photographs capture the scene.
James T. Long longtime Batavia resident died in Dayton April 28 and was brought back for interment. Born October 4, 18%. married August 5, 1819 to Julia Hopkins. survived by children Mary Clinton Belle Kate Frank and Elbert. Praised for a life of industry and honorable character.
The King's Daughters will gather at Misa Marie Dennison's home Friday evening May 6 at 7 o'clock. The program includes Bong, prayer, scripture verse, Bible reading, Lou Baum, song, A Bible Story, Liszie Horner, Stories of the Work, Mary., Swing, paper by Carrie Eulass, Story for King's Daughters, and song.
During a heavy Monday rain the Cowen homestead chimney fire triggered a fire alarm. Sewer overflow flooded cellars and gardens along Main and Wood streets causing damage and carpet removal, with White Bros premises on the creek bank later struck by a second blaze from an unlit source. No insurance.
For the week ending Saturday October 29 the market traded in doldrums before firming. Old tobacco gained 2 cents Thursday versus Friday as incoming crop prospects look strong and potentially very large. Totals show 1 051 bhds sold from 1 665 offered with 614 rejected and receipts of 1 235. Brown district delivered 240 new and 106 old bhds priced 9 to 19 for old and 3 14 to 18 for new. peak price 19 4 for 1 bhd old Mason county.
A Blanchester Star columnist laments readers who fixate on tiny errors while ignoring the broader wastebasket of issues. He notes patrons rarely see the junk, yet demand perfection in print and blame editors for condensing messages and omitting neighborly notes.
Mrs. Nan McAdams of Williamsburg wanders seeking immersion for her soul, pursued along the creek bank to Mt Crab and Mt Orab. A large search finds her alive Sunday night near Mowry town, exhausted but restored and returned home with her husband and neighbors.
G A R posts across the county organize a parade and cemetery decoration for Memorial Day with Batavia Jesse Ellis Post No 740 leading services at the M E church and L D Manning delivering the address. Schoolchildren will carry flowers in the procession and town orders are invited to join.
The exposition will display advances in mechanical arts for global value. Eminent physicians affirm the progress in medicinal agents, noting Syrup of Figs as a superior strengthening laxative far ahead of rivals.
The Lowell Courier highlights the J. C. Ayer & Co. laboratory as a major U S industry praised for merit, purity, and merciful advertising. The firm is viewed as a public benefactor worldwide, with success tied to quality goods and strategic promotions. The piece also notes readers’ preference for the inflexible No 882 writing pen.
L R White recalls 1866 memory of Mrs W serving farm hands with cherry pie before May 10. A large equipped post office will operate on the world’s fairgrounds where visitors may receive mail. Woodlief Bros of this place hold the delivery contract and a Batavia man will oversee wagons.
The Sunday schools executive committee for this county met in Williamsburg at C. H. McNutt’s office on the 20th ultima and selected June 1 and 2 for the Twenty First Annual Convention at Bethel. A strong programme was prepared for publication in due time. Death of a distinguished attorney. Hon. Thomas L. Thompson, oldest Warren county bar member, died at his Lebanon home last Friday. Born in New Jersey in 1818, he served as judge of the common pleas court in Carroll county Kentucky for years and practiced in Lebanon since 1850. He was Warren county prosecutor from 1856 to 1860. He leaves six sons and a daughter.
Puchanan and Crabb, an Ohio firm, failed last week in Dayton Tennessee with about $20 000 in private banking operations. The collapse harms many poor depositors. Officials cite taking on too many fronts at once as the cause.
A Buck named John W. Buck and his bride Miss Mabel Denham eloped from Loveland last Friday. They traveled by train to Covington and then to Springfield where they planned to conciliate the couple’s parents. They are expected to be happy given youth and industry as motive.
Erskine Carson postmaster at Hillsboro and a Harrison appointee bears a long standing wound from Bull Run treated at Christ's hospital Cincinnati. A prominent Ohio politician and delegate to Minneapolis, he protested the return of captured rebel flags, prompting Foraker’s famous vow.
The article traces ball types from marbles to dancing balls and baseball. It notes baseball as the peak, recalling cannon and musket balls of 1861 65 era and mentions cod fish balls and ballet as lighter pastimes. It emphasizes baseball as the greatest ball.
The Sun No Time Keeper argues against sun time noting that sun rises differently across longitudes and days vary in length. It praises Waterbury clocks as superior true time standard, a concept to beat by absolute time.
Clark's Horse Review of Chicago publishes a large portrait of Little Corporal owned by J. E. Reeves of Love land. The piece asserts the horse will boost county stock value and pride, with Little Corporal’s record noted elsewhere. The 5000 subscription stake promises mares’ produce eligible at no cost to owners.
Felicity, long troubled by local strife and fires, enjoyed a rare rain of fish from a nearby brook and ponds. The shipment included trout, shad, turtles, and eels. Locals gathered the bounty but none were cleaned or cooked.
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