Clermont Nominates G. W. Hulick for Congress at Xenia
The Sixth District GOP convention in Xenia on May 4 1892 nominated G W Hulick of Clermont for Congress. The process featured spirited but harmonious debate among counties Brown Warren Clermont and Greene with speeches praising Harrison Webster McKinley and the state ticket. The record includes committee rulings and remarks on Claimed vote distributions and Clermont’s strong showing in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermontiers
Sixth Congressional District
Xenia
G. W. Hulick
Clermont
Congress
Hulick
R. W. C. Gregg
Congressional Committee
Sixth District
Harrison
James Glaine
Daniel Webster
McKinley
Cleveland
Brown County
Congressional
J. W. Edward
Warren
J. E. Kirkpatrick
Brown
J.C. Tatman
W. F. Trader
Greene
R. B. Barrett
Highland
P. Fisher
Clinton
London
W. W. Young
Highland County
Warren County
Dillatush
Seth W. Brown
Thomas Corwin
Dow
Clermont County
Judge Swing
Batavia
Judge Hullok
Batavia Gentleman Visits Sutton at Milford Home
A Batavia party visited Hon Wayland Sutton at his Milford residence last Sunday. Sutton recently bought the Matson property comprising residence and 165 acres along Milford’s cotton line. The site features a hilltop view, an orchard, timber, a blue limestone quarry, an Indian mound, and varied terrain. Sutton plans a grand mansion befitting the surroundings and will permanently relocate from Batavia. Sutton’s family includes his wife and two children Ollie and Wayland, plus daughter Mrs Fee and her Cincinnati husband. He is about sixty and long active in Cincinnati business, including fifteen years as U.S. Sub-treasurer, now retiring with health and prospects.
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Batavia
Wayland Sutton
Milford
East Fork
Little Miami
Sutton’s Hill
Sutton
Matson
Ollie
Wayland
Fee
Cincinnati
Pearl Street
U.S
Democrats in Bantam press reform for Clermont party
A Bantam precinct declaration condemns the Clermont county executive committee for autocratic control over candidates and policy. They call for abolition of the committee and a simpler system, urging renewed vigor and loyalty to democratic principles. Other items report revival meetings, conversions, and upcoming church services led by Rev. McKibben and others in Bantam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bantam
Ohio
Extrom Courier
Clermont County
Democractic Party
WM. Meeker
Ralph McKay
Sensible Mayor Enforces Law in Hillsboro
Hillsboro swore in Mayor Davis and city officials who pledged strict enforcement of minors in saloons and weapons laws. The mayor urged arrests for loafing, profanity, and crime while aiming to create a safe, orderly city with strong police action and civic duty.
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Hillsboro
Davis
Reducing the Discipline at Omaha Meeting
The M E Conference in Omaha hears a Troy Conference memorial urging removal of the dancing ban from church discipline section 242. Prominent New York clergy including Rev Wm Foster and Bishop Foster support the move, arguing joy and amusement can coexist with devotion.
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M. E. Church
Omaha
Troy
Wm. Foster
Joel W. Haton
Wm. H. Hughes
John W. ‘Thompson
EP. Stevens
F. E. Sawyer
New York
Bishop Foster
Boston
Clermonters
Batavia
Sarah Miley
John E. Miley
Mollie Patterson
Henry Lindsley
Ida Bouter and a New Richmond Love Tale Sparks Ohio River Talk
The piece recounts Ida Bouter’s attempt to blame Eddie Woolley for a river stunt, his denial, and Ida’s questionable actions. It notes a house fire at Sylvester Binkley’s and praises Batavian civic spirit across bells, weddings, funerals, and community events. It closes with crop bulletin excerpts and a Syrup of Figs sales pitch.
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Ida Bouter
Ohio River
Ida
Richmond
Eddie Woolley
Ohio
Eddie
Ida Bontet
Woolley
Town rejoices at Judge Hulick nomination eruption
Report from the town describes a celebratory display as residents throw hats and burn headgear to mark Judge Hulick's nomination. The piece notes customs of expressive joy and contrasts fervent supporters with more reserved individuals.
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Hulick
Water cistern urged to back up fire engine
The town urges building a large Main Street cistern at Second Street to supply the fire department. Current private cisterns are blocked by buildings, risking inadequate water in a blaze at Kline or Hoerner rows. Jail and courthouse cisterns suffice only above that point. a central solution is proposed.
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Binkley
Kline
Hoerner
Main Street
Second Street
Court House
Three Men Bound Over in Robbery Case
Winchester residents John Musser and Ed Evans along with Bob Mi Chesney marshal of Manchester were bound over to the Adama county grand jury last Thursday on a charge of robbing William Morrison of 18 dollars. The piece also notes a medical advertisement for Ayer's Cherry Pectoral claiming benefits for throat and lung irritation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Musser
Ed Evans
Winchester
Bob Mi Chesney
Manchester
Adama County Grand Jury
William Morrison
Clermont Delegation Impresses at Xenia Convention
The Clermont county group drew praise from The Commercial Gasette for a strong, lively delegation. It notes 80 delegates supported Judge Hulick and commends the Clermont members for their fighting spirit and indomitable pluck despite a noisy session.
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Clermont
Xenia
Hulick
Two Families Confined in Pen Over Diphtheria Outbreak
In Fayette county near Bookwalter fourteen members of two families, all children except one, are confined in a fenced pen by village trustees due to diphtheria. Their guardianship is watched by a guard while citizens provide for their basic needs. A West Union to Peebles telegraph line sold for 40 dollars after costing 400, to be converted to a telephone line and possibly to a clothes line. Bethel Normal School reports the highest local enrollment, offering broad advantages at lower cost.
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Sylvester Binkley
Main Street
Bucket Brigade
Bookwalter, Fayette Co
Samuel Hildy
West Union
Peebles
Tax Bethel Normal School
No Match For This Government Under McKinley Tariff
A large consignment of London matches arrived in ornate metal and mirror boxes. The McKinley tariff of 45 percent would apply to such goods, so the shipment was barred entry at the customs houses.
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London
Broken on the Wheel Fatal Velocipede Accident
Robert Fowl nine son of Henry Fowl of Perin's Mills died Friday from injuries after a velocipede crash last week. He had built a bicycle from the broken wheel remnants and lingered a week in agony before death.
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Robert Fowl
Henry Fowl
Perin’s Mills
Drowning case and suicides stain local news dawn
Miss Hannah Stayton who admitted drowning her baby in Bullskin creek near Higginsport is jailed awaiting grand jury action but relieved to health and free within sheriff’s residence. Georgetown resident Charles Theis, 26, killed himself after wife’s death and financial strain. Albert Plank fell into the river. Lew Wertzel saved him by diving under a ferry boat. The boy survived with restoratives after heroic rescue.
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Hannah Stayton
Bullskin Creek
Higginsport
Georgetown Gazette
Albert Plank
Moscow
Lew Wertzel
Wertzel
A Poke at Pessimists and Pleasant Thoughts
A breezy column urges focusing on the bright side of life. It highlights good women, beauty in flowers, books, music, and art, and ends with a note to remember Bob and his wish to bring others some cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bab
Lfe
Bob
Jovial Joe Van Forsen dies aged 63 in New Richmond
Joseph Van Forsen known as Joe Fuskin or Joe Falkins, a Company G soldier in Ohio’s regiment, dies at home in New Richmond after a long service. Comrades recall his cheer, leadership, and help during marches. Funeral held at M B church as fellow soldiers pay tribute. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised in the notice.
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Joseph van Forsen
Joe Fuskina
New Richmond
Ohio Regiment
Iil
Joe” Fuskin
Joe Falkins
M. B
Joseph van Fossen
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Goblet
James B. Swing
Arcadia
M. E
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