Sixtieth wedding anniversary for Charles and Rebecca Hill in Belfast
Charles and Rebecca Hill of Belfast celebrated their sixtieth anniversary on May 3 with family in attendance. The event was led by Moses Elston the elder, now 91, who united the couple in 1820, and included speeches, photos by Mr. Patten, and a large gathering of relatives from Milford Belfast and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Rebecca Hill
Belfast
William
Becca Motsinger
Milford
Charles Hill
Hand
Moses Elston
Elston
Lawrenceburg
Indiana
George
John
Ephram
David
Rachel
Charles McCormack
Elenor
Rebecca
William Motsinger
Ella
William Gillespie
Newtonsville
Mary
Sarah
Glasscock
Hezikiah Hill
Thomas Hill
Mr. Sanford
Stanley Gillespie
Patten
Clermont County
Ohio
Rebecca Hand
Sanford
H. Hill
Craver
Rev. Glasscock
Ezra Williams
Tobacco market report for week ending May 4 at Bodman
Weekly offerings total 132 hundred hogsheads with 1162 new. Tuesday holiday reduced sales. Wednesday market firm on new tobacco with gains 1 to 8 cents. medium and fine grades strongest. Low grades in good condition reached higher prices. concerns rise that abundant future crops may depress prices. Brown County new Brown 88 holds cataloged with various price ranges.
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Bodman Warehouse
Brown County
New Brown
Cler mont minister warns of strange Washington happenings
Rev. N B Ross of the Methodist Protestant church in Fayette county laments a prank in town. His son left a horse and buggy near the post office and unauthorized theft replaced the harness and whip with new gear. The incident prompts a caution against leaving horses unattended amid "mean" local residents.
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Fayette County
Clermont
N. B. Ross
Methodist Protestant Church
Washington
Rev. Ross
Fayette County Monstrosity Birth Report Draws Notice
A baby girl was born last Thursday to Mr and Mrs Howell on the James Briggs farm in Fayette County. The infant has eyes on top of its head and a tongue behind the eyes with a front mouth and no gums.
Loveland Man Fires Revolver in Street Trouble
A Loveland youth named Charlie Bowman, carrying a load of liquor, fired his revolver at a crowd of laughing boys along a railroad path. The shots misfired as he did not aim true, and the boys scattered in fear. Bowman escaped arrest by boarding a passing train.
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Loveland
Charlies Bowman
Bowman
Clermont County Medical Society Meets in Batavia
The Clermont County Medical Society will gather in Batavia on Wednesday May 15 1889 inviting all practitioners in good standing to attend and participate.
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Clermont County Medical Society
Batavia
Thieves Enter Moscow Stable Steal Valuable Horse
The stable of Dr A B McGill at Moscow was entered last Saturday night and a valuable horse stolen. No clue to the property or thieves has been obtained. A separate item notes a Georgetown Democrat claim about a young lawyer in Maysville who, in court, forgot to remove his umbrella and hat as he spoke.
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A. B. McGill
Moscow
Georgetown Democrat
Maysville
Mary Bancroft
Georgetown
Willis M. Palmer
Postmaster Appointments Noted for Amelia and South Solon
James R. Hicks appointed post master at Amelia reflecting his long service and Republican alignment. A.B. McClung, son of David McClung of Williamsburg, named proprietor of the South Solon post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Hicks
Amelia
A.B. McClung
David McClung
Williamsburg
South Solon
Jail upgrade urged for Georgetown county in 20 000 plan
The Georgetown Gazette argues the current jail is antiquated and insecure and urges immediate construction of a new jail that would be an ornament to the town. It estimates a $20,000 cost and notes officials may face election backlash.
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Georgetown Gazette
Clermont County
Georgetown
Tarbell
Sunday School Convention at Milford May 28 and 29
The Clermont County Sabbath-school Union executive committee asks every Sunday-school in the county to participate in the Milford convention with recitations readings essays singing or other entertainment on May 28 and 29. Superintendents should select a representative from their school on May 12 and send the name to secretary Dr. T. A. Mitchell Owensville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Sabbath-school Union
Milford
T. A. Mitchell
Owensville
Mt Pisgah willow crop profits and labor figures
Former Mt Pisgah planters raise basket willow with a value up to five cents per pound after stripping. Young workers earn one and a half cents per pound for the task. Mr Bannister and Mr Valentine are leading raisers and expect about two tons each this spring. The willows are not weeping they are the opposite in type.
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Mt. Pisgah
Bannister
Valentine
Leading Show by Stowe and Long Comes to Williamsburg
The renowned Stowe and Long act, famed for broad variety and a rare animal menagerie, returns to Williamsburg on Monday May 13 with an expected large crowd and strong patronage from the community.
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Stowe & Long
Williamsburg
Burned Banghart Tavern Ends Old Mt Repose Landmark
In Mt Repose the Banghart Tavern stand, once a famed stagecoach stop between Cincinnati and Columbus, burned Sunday, leaving $1,500 loss with no insurance. The Porter House heritage, Beefsteaks, and later Banghart era are recalled alongside local notices on Memorial Day plans and community events.
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Mt. Repose
Cincinnati
Columbus
Congress
John Porter, Jr
Porter
Ohio
Banghart
Isaac Elston
Repose
Williamsburg to Welcome Stowe and Longs Menagerie May 13
The show under canvas promises wide audience appeal. Stowe and Long’s Circus and Trans-Continental Balloon Show will perform in Williamsburg on May 13. The entertainment has earned general satisfaction wherever exhibited and is praised as superior in every respect.
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Stowe & Long
Williamsburg
Dont Shoot The Squirrels Policy Announcement
A historical notice states squirrels may be hunted only after June 1 with a $25 fine for earlier shooting and strict prosecution by Game Warden Hulick. From June 30 to December 15 the shotgun policy applies and the animals lose protection.
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Spoksmen
Hulick
Free trial bottles of Dr King's New Discovery boost local trade
Walker's Drug Store Batavia and J B Walker Williamsborg report brisk sales of Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. The remedy cures colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung diseases quickly. Large bottle $1, free trial bottles offered. BrinLine Moone secured several orders for binding machines from Hamilton County farmers.
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W. RB
Walker's
Batavia
Clermont Girl Attempts Suicide Over Ills and Homelessness
A Clermont girl named Ollie Drummond, once a Columbia domestic with Williamsburg roots, attempted to leap into the Ohio River from a bridge to escape misery and illness. A policeman stopped her, she was cared for at the home of the friendless, and she remains in critical condition.
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Ollie Drummond
Williamsburg
Columbia
Ohio River
Rival West Union schools in heated feud over patronage
A country school teacher describes a fierce rivalry between Turnipseed and Cross in West Union. A disputed letter urges support and travel to Georgetown, inviting involvement in the confrontation with threats and boasts, including references to revolver and violin.
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Turnipseed
Cross
West Union
Lawing
Old Mole
O. K
Georgetown
Burt
Notable Visitors and Local Notables Range Through Batavia Area
Mrs. David Rush of Springfield visited relatives in Batavia on Tuesday. Dr. Miller of West Union stayed with the Bunns. Colonel George McKay of Cincinnati visited Batavia. Emma Hare of Lindale guest of Della Temple. R Y Woodlief of the mail service is spending a week with Batavia friends. Judge Swing improving from neuralgia. Mrs. Carrie Sprague visited Mrs. M. Kain. Flo Davis visiting Batavia with sisters. Aleck Vigransky moves from Cincinnati to Wood Street. J N Jordan and family plan summer in Ross county. Dr. Morzan of Jacksonville and James Thoreman of Kansas guests of Dr. Bunn. Uncle John Kain recovering from heart trouble. Captain Hall of Monterey gaining clientage in Williamsburg.
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Dr. Miller
West Union
Bunn
George McKay
Cincinnati
Batavia
Emma Hare
Lindale
Della Temple
Main Street
R. Y. Woodlief
J. B. Swing
Carrie Sprague
Miss Reynolds
M. Kain
Flo Davis
W. T. Kain
Fielding Dial
Aleck Vigransky
Leonard
Wood Street
J. N. Jordan
Williamsburg
Ross County
E. D. L. Morzan
Jacksonville
Adams County
James Thoreman
Kansas
John Bunn
John Kain
School staff changes across Milford and adjoining townships
The district announces teachers for the coming year including H. E. Davis in Milford No. 4 and J. C. Henderson at Williamsville McMahn. Harry Robinson to teach in Amelia and spend summers there. Lincoln Robinson to teach at Whitaker's and Herman Glaze at White Oak. G. M. McLaughlin hired for Miamiville. Prof. Sleppy appointed to Terrace Park schools. Fe licity superintendent Charles Porter to serve second term. Swope and Miss Cora Nichols to teach next winter. B. B. Hughs assigned to Baldwin public school and Miss Emma Hare to New Palestine with noted qualifications.
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J.C. Henderson
Williamsville
McMahn
Union Township
Harry Robinson
Amelia
Fruit Hill
Charles W. Burns
Monterey
Fremont
Ohio Township
Lincoln Robinson
Whitaker’s
Herman Glaze
White Oak
G. M. McLaughlin
Miamiville
Sleppy
Terrace Park
Laycock
Charles Porter
Tabasco
Felicity
Institute
Swope
Salt Air
Cora Nichols
Franklin
B. B. Hughs
Withiamsville
Baldwin
Emma Hare
Lindale
New Palestine School
Burglary at Dr Flood's Drug Store Highlights Mixed Inference
Burglars entered Dr Flood's Bethel shop last Sunday via a broken back door glass and unlocked inner key. About twenty five dollars worth of goods were taken along with three dollars in silver, a silver watch, and some jewelry. Blue mass vitrol acids were left untouched. Unclear if local amateurs or city professionals committed the break in.
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Dr. Flood
Bethel
Swayne's Ointment for tumors by Dr. Swayne & Son
Moisture driven itching and night stinging warn of tumor formation that may bleed and ulcerate. Swaynn's Ointment claims to stop itching and bleeding, heal ulcers, and remove tumors in most cases. Available at druggists or by mail for 6 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son in Philadelphia.
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SwAynn
Dr. Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Bucklen's Arnica Salve sold in Williamsburg area
Advertisement notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the universal remedy for cuts sores ulcers boils and skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles and guarantees satisfaction with money back. Sold by W R Walker Batovin and J B Walker Williamsburg.
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Bucklen
W. R. Walker Batovin
J. B. Walker
Williameburg
Kelso Case Recalled in Sabina News Sequel
Kelso recounts his flight from Sabina to chase riches in hogs and pork profits after leaving on February 5. He describes theft, a large insurance policy, debts, a failed robbery, and his eventual humiliation while confessing to desperate, risky bets to restore fortune.
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Kelso
Courier
Sabina News
Sabina
J. Sollars
Ratthesnake
Pittsburg
F. A Lewis
Fifth Avenue
Chicaza
Chiagoe
Eunice
Wilmington
Indianapolis
M. Dakin
Cincinnati
Death Notices for Dr W T West and Dr J D Stabler
Dr W T West of Prairie ton Indiana died April 27 from apoplexy at his home. Native of this county he studied under Dr William Thompson Bethel and practiced by the White river, accepting hogs and corn as payment before sending them to New Orleans. He leaves two married daughters. Dr J D Stabler of Riverside died peacefully at home on Sunday morning of heart disease. he was brother to Henry M Stabler of Branchville.
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W. T. West
Princeton
Indiana
William Thompson
Bethel
White River
New Orleans
J. D. Stabler
Riverside
That Place
Henry M. Stabler
Branch Fill
Grateful parents praise Union Central Life policy payout
Messrs. Dawson and O Neale general agents of Union Central Life Insurance Company are thanked by Osborn Morris and Ellen Morris of Gosuen Ontario for prompt full settlement of policy No. 60291 for 1000 dollars on the life of their son Preston A. Morris. The payment was made within twelve days of death and the company and its representatives are praised for reliability.
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Messrs
Pension Claim For Amanda Weaver Widow Of John Weaver
E G Penn pension attorney secured a widow’s pension for Amanda Weaver widow of John Weaver Co D 7th Regt C V at $12 monthly starting June 4 1888 and $2 monthly for her minor child Restoration John Herbert Co B 176th D V 1 increased from $12 monthly and Mr H resides at New Richmond.
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E.G. Penn
Amanda Weaver
John Weaver
Co. D
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Bippus
Ind
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Medical Men’s Meeting
Ing of
Banghart Tavern
William Cumback
J. R. Woopuef
New York
Boston
Washington, D.C
George E. Silcott
Silcott
Miami Valley Medical Society
Presbyterian Church In
Ministerial Association of
Ripley District
J. 8. Ruggles
A. B. Leonard
Misa Cella Schulte
Miss Schulte
Ella Spellacy
Lima
Mary Kline
West Post
Will Cumback
W. B. Chidlaw
Presbyterian Church
West Point
BrinLine & Moone
Hemilton County
N.S. Kain
Kenyon College
T. Dial
Mary Lane
Elbert Glancy
Elma Townsley
Mina Faul
Anna Rawson
Cincinnati Public Schools
Jupge Huvlick
Billy Boulware
National Normal
Lebanon
Ohio Senate
Amona Batavia
Ed Nash
Fred Devine
H. L. Nichols
Nichols
Charley Hoerner
Hoerner
Joan KaIne
Race Street
Kline
Parker’s Academy
Proximo
John Hancock
C. N. Brown Ing
Clinton Republican
R. J. Bancroft
Preas
Kline’s Hall
Presbyterian Ladies’ Society
City Hall
Star Dramatic Company
New Richmond
Tda Werner
Music For West Union
David Rush
Springfield
Captain Hall
H. E. Davis
Miami Township
Gavaris Lov Anams
A. BD. Cleveland
Joan W. Fisner
Baby McKee
Vourier Boys
Rev. S. Goblet
Osborn Morris
Ellen Morris
Gosuen, Onto
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