River Tragedy: Henry Rittmeyer Found Floating Near North Bend
Henry Rittmeyer a New Richmond Catholic schoolteacher was found in the river near North Bend after an apparent fall from a saloon visit. His ticking watch and photographs identified him. an accidental drowning verdict was returned. He leaves a wife and seven children and had been visiting Reading before resuming teaching. An insurance policy of 2500 covered the deceased.
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Henry Rittmeyer
New Richmond
North Bend
William Pahl
Cincinnati
W. Gildehaus
Sycamore Street
Ruttmeyer
Reading
Death and memory of Harrison Scott a Bethel tale
The article recalls Harrison Scott of Bethel and his Civil War link to General Grant. It recounts a long-ago Chattanooga guard duty story, a humorous haversack gift, and a farewell scene of mutual respect between private and general, ending with reflections on time and mortality.
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Courier
Harrison Scott
Bethel
Ohio Volunteers
Grant
Weat Point
Arriaen
Scott
West Pointer
Chattanooga
Stevenson
Ife
Portsmouth Tribune Reports New Cincinnati & Eastern Shops
A Portsmouth Tribune visit to the Cincinnati and Eastern railroad repair facilities describes Superintendent J. A. Homer guiding a tour of the new shops. The plan includes a carpenter area, boiler shop, machine shop, and round-house, with a diverse force of machinists, blacksmiths, carpenters, and inspectors. The article praises Homer as a practical, courteous leader and notes progress on upgrading footings, water pipes, and gas mains delaying some work.
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The
Portsmouth Tribune
Cincinnati & Eastern Railroad
J. A. Homer
Homer
M. Jamieson
Middle Inn
Secon
Local Trustee Scrutiny Raises Questions About Payments
A Deacon and township officials face scrutiny over outlays from the township books. Critics demand authority for funds disbursements while a cited pay amount remains disputed. Residents reference recent actions and question process and law compliance amid ongoing debate.
Divorce mill and grand jury notes in February to May terms
The February term closed and May term opened with court movements, real estate motions, and a list of dispositions. Entries include administratrix Mary J Hulick vs J H Avey settled. Beasley vs Gest motion overruled. Burkhardt vs Kocher decree for 674.08. Parrott vs Tucker decree 161.92. and many dismissals or settlements. The famous case Towniver’s report confirmed ending the long docket.
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Grand and Petit Jurora
Mary J. Hulick
J. H. Avey
R. W. Wellis
Re Aiey
First National Bank
Batavia
John Ferris
E. H. Beasley
Ella M. Gest
Skinner
Kocher
Burkhardt
Apatte Hue
Matson
Parrott
Tucker
Beckwith
Kipp
Cramer
Costa
Porter
Vines
Peintiff
Snider
Eppert
Newman
J. BR. McLean
Gates
McLean
Hannold
Glenn
Nee
Neal
Unhappy Hearts and Divorce Pleas in Common Pleas
A 19th century Clermont county scene reports cases for divorce and separation. Wives pursue liberty amid rumors of multiple marriages and alimony while defendants vanish or fail to appear, with notes on trials and sheriff actions among listed property transfers and local notices.
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Court of Common Pleas
Jack Carter
Mary Louisa Put
Mary Louisa Carter
Mary Louisa
Carter
Bishop
Jack
Flemburg
Kenincky
Indy
Ney
Henry Holly
Pee
Holly
James Bishop
Clermont County
Foo
Georgie Freese
Bar Holtas
Peewee
Ear Serra
Mr. Preese
Earerey
Aline
Anna
Judge Swings Room and Marriage Licenses Highlight Page
In the common pleas last week the Moore Winspeare sheep case drew Judge Cowen and a regular jury. The suit sought 750 dollars in damages with Moore counterclaiming 350 for unpaid sheep said to be sound and hardy. Trial featured sharp affidavits on wool and condition, culminating in a jury verdict for the plaintiff. Madison Eppert and Louis Hicks argued for Winspeare and Moore respectively.
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Common Pleas
Moore-Winspeare
Heartheens
Cowen
Moore
Inspeare
Sheara
Paleseo
Three Little Maids From School Are We In Court
Three girls from Wayne township appeared as witnesses in the Stats versus Malott case. The youths, described as lively schoolgirls, were guided through the courthouse, town hall, and nearby scenes by a guide who introduced them to local sights and landmarks.
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Temple
Moore
Malott
Wayne Township
Uke
Dennison
Silver Lake
Commissioners approve bills and pass resolutions in special session
In a special session the commissioners allowed bills including Reed & Utter, A Lewis, James Bolender, W Cousin, Thomas Jones, Stephen Cramer, S Binkley, L Teasdale, Lockwood & Cramer, Nash & Zurmuhle, J D Moore, and Frank Hullek. A resolution set 20 percent of cost for several turnpike projects due by June 1, 1886, with J C Shaw and D H Nichols named collectors. Another resolution directs the auditor to publish pendency of the Franklin township Rio to Chile petition. Final action on that petition is set for June 7. The petit jury is notified to appear Monday, May 10.
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Reed & Utter
A. Lewis
Monroe
James Bolender
H. Scott
W. Cousin
Franklin
Thomas Jones
Stephen Cramer
Binkley
L. Teasdale
Lockwood & Cramer
Nash & Zurmuhle
Webb & Son
J. D. Moore
Frank Hullek
Pyce
Richmond & Nicholsville
Felicity & Feesburg
Goshen & Hill
Cincinnati Coaching Club Swell Society Outfit Accused
A Cincinnati coaching club faces allegations of operating as a swell society, with claims of elitist exclusive membership and covert social functions. Officials investigate ties to local sports circles and youth programs amid community concern.
Cincinnati Coaching Club praised for grand but borrowed turnout
The Cincinnati Enquirer extols a forthcoming Cincinnati Coaching Club event with a borrowed coach and twelve horses, noting English attire, horn blows, and the spectacle's social bravado while mocking the lack of an established coaching club in the city.
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Thoroug
Tankese Uc
THE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati Coaching Club
Frank Perin
Frank
Cincinnati
Noblesse
Noveaux Riches
Jenkensonian
Outat
England
Cincinnat
Siellas
Igen
Hugo
Court Transcripts List Multiple Criminal Cases Before Justices
A garbled transcription lists cases including petit larceny concealed weapons assault and battery and shooting with intent to kill brought before grand jury judges Selina Carpenter Alex Quite Homer McLean and others with multiple defendants such as Edward Peterson John Walker William H Watesty D B Maham and John Moore among others and notes bail and committals with references to death by self injury and horse theft cases listed in the columns.
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Grand Wd
Selina Carpenter
Alex Quite
Petit Larceny
Balled
Edward Peterson
State
Homer McLean
William H. Watesty
McLean
Gran Ae
William Tudor
Maham
John Moore
Beich
Doyle
Bal State
Smith Wallace
Bagagor H.mitted
Loveland
H. B. Smith
B. Tystece Meguire
Baite
Edmond Widermert
J. Pt
Hovey
Woke
Elmer Phillips
John O'Neil
Justice Dennison
Oath Administered to Grand Jury Foreman and Jurors
A public notice reproduces the oath sworn by the grand jury foreman and the jurors. It instructs them to diligently inquire and present truthfully all matters from charge or knowledge, keep counsel’s disclosures secret, refrain from malice, fear, or favoritism, and present the whole truth to the best of their ability. The jurors are sworn to observe the foreman's oath on their own parts.
Attempted assassination ends in self destruction at Pleasant Hill
Ed Widemer a young farmer at Pleasant Hill fired three shots at father in law Jacob Pfrimmer after a dispute over a broken plow. Widemer killed himself at his home with a 38 caliber British bulldog pistol lying nearby. Inquest found epileptic episodes and bromide use contributed to despondency. bond set at $200 with Pfrimmer as surety.
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Ed, Widemer
Jacob Pfrimmer
Pleasant Hill
Pfrimmer
Squire Hovey
Milford
Sam West
Pecket Pfrimmer
L. J. Dolle
Widemer
Dolle
J. D Hovey
Penon Rae
Clermonter Charles Hitch Re elected AOUW Grand Recorder
The Paris Beacon notes Charles P. Hitch of Clermontery re elected Grand Recorder for the Illinois AOUW term. James McCartney gains Grand Master Workman, with Hitch receiving a $500 salary increase. Decoration Day plans and committee appointments are listed, warning of observance on Sunday and possible Saturday ceremonies. Captain Jon L. Moone handles North Tapene property duties.
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Paris
Ill
Charles P. Hitch
Hitch Boys
Bantam
Grand Lodge
Illinois
Chicago
James McCartney
Springfield
Hitch
Grand
Toeder
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Clermont Cattle
J. W. Lowhead & Son
New Antioch
Jackson Township
Furntena
H. Gover
J. H. Burns
M. Foster
E. _J. Hutchinson
Suasie Vinnedge
Dellie 3
Wichita
Kansas
Joe Jackson
Tib Brown
Mamiers
Susie Vinnedge
Professor Crane
Anti
Amelia
Charles Burroughs
Nicholsville
Kentucky
Lee Hitch
Lydia Somermier
Georgetown
H. G. Somermier
Elmer Hulick
Will Ferguson
Jane Elrod
Felicity
Martha McElvane
Hallie Strickland
Joseph Clare
Lee Goble
J. M. Goodwin
William Grange and
Owens
Charles Tatman
Judge Nichols
John Wareee
Charles Carter
Rev. Denman
West Union
Bethel Baptist Church
Sheridan Altman
Kate Altman
Messrsee Hill
W. W. Smith
Hallie Swing
Callie
Jefferson City
Mhford
Boyer
National Hotel
St. Thomas Eyer
Frank Adams
Lewis Miller
California
Buckeye
M. E. Ladies Parsonage Association
Little
E. B. Thayer
A. M. Warner
Commodore Foot Post
Bart Emery
J. B. Iuen
Terrace Park Syndicate
Charleston
Shiloh
He Bray
Anna Morton
Windsor
Madisonville
A. B. Myers
Blanchester
A. E. Irwin
Lebanon
Irwin Clark
Belfast
Literary Society
William Gordon
Alonzo
John Walker
Postofica
Frank Hill
Coenee? Postoffice
Oink Smisor
Mulberry
Sadie Sutherland
Morey Fe
Wilbur Custer
Miami Valley Medical Society
Presbyterian Church
Loveland Yester
Batavia Histrionic Society
Town Hall
Geecard
Nat Ughter
Leslie
Re Lane
Fang Roung
Allen Glancy
Eaq
Paria
ASC
Fixer
Regul
Be’ Gee
uSoris
Accr
Etd
Baglank
Davis
Sutton
Bainum
Deanvill
Morgan
Faul
Sprague
Ohio Farmers’ Insurance Co
Duckwaill
Ellis
Rebecca W. Ellis
Bettis
Fitzwater
Eee Ellen
E. B. Towniver
J. Vanderverne
MR. de Ricettes
Hondas
George Paver
Hineon
Or Schwey
Alex
Josiah Woodruft
Ex’r
Harriet Cox
West Forty-Four
Oscow
Same
West Part
Moscow
Church Trustees Co
Geo. W. Lemmon
Emma Sprague
John Sprague
Wiemary
Sheft
John Juengling
Henry Kingon & Co
Rie Falgner
Miami
W. L
Anna Beckwith
Ruths
Ale Strickland
Elizabeth M. G. Simpkins
Marsh
Stonelick
Lees Pears P
Hannah White
C. P. Coon
Walyia M
Mary Aultman
C. U. Salt
Tate
Francis Cine
Stone
Geo. W. Ringold
B. Parker
New Richman N. R
Leee
New
D. Hugh
Francis Cline
Catharine Stadtmiller
Caroline Schett
Stonelic
James B
Eliza Smith
Charles Dufo
Boston
J.M
Augustus Bartlett
Alonzo R. Brown
Washington
Edward McLefresh
J. Z Barkley
Washspain 1
Worth Bartlett Et al
Catharine C. Bartlett
W. W
Emeline Smith
A. W
Missouri Woods
C. L
Phoebe C. Yenned
Moore’s Fork
Davidson
South
Tom Malott
Ohio
Judge Swing
John Brown
Augusta Buerkle
George Stankord
Clara B. Robb
Granville M. Rust
Ida M. Sadler
John E,. Thompson
Elizabeth Herbert
William R. Brittingham
Mary E. Badgley
Madison Eppert
Winspeare
Louis Hicks
A Clermonter
W.ple
A. B. Shaw
William Ho
J. B. Swing
P. J. Nichols
R. W. C. Gregg
James Robinson
W. A
Walter Sllivan
W. E. Potts
H. 8. Hulick
Missary Cowen
Kate Belt
Ella Nash
Mra
Aay Parrott
Committee On Finance
Frank White
B. Scott
Jon L. Moone Ade
North Tapeevemnens
H Property