Clermont County Sunday School Union Holds Splendid Loveland Session
The Clermont Association enjoyed a fine session in Loveland as it hosts the Sixth District convention. President L. W. Abbott and secretary Miss Alice Heming led proceedings with strong talks on Sunday school reform and youth needs. Marion Lawrence spoke at length on the state program. The convention adjourned to Owensville next year with new officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
Clermont County Sunday School Union
L. W. Abbott
Alice Heming
Ira E. Price
W. 8. Acomb
Abbott
Eaton Christian Church
Hays
Amelia
Marion Lawrence
Owensville
Gaddis
Gabriella Robb
Cora Bercan
Mason
Dr. Bishop
Vesta Bishop
Batavia
Ella Brown
Bretta Meguire
Lattimer
Pleasant Hill
Walter McNair
R. H. Burke
Nicholsville
J. H. Martin
Frank Seeger
Guinea City
Jennie Forbes
Rosa Voight
Mt. Carmel
Alice Henning
Florence Crane
Winnifred Davis
J. T. Armstrong
Bethel
Martha M. Molyneaux
R. H. Dodson
New Richmond
J. W. Irwin
Williamsburg
Molle Daily
Westburg
Rapp
Hall
Monterey
West Union Considers Repeal of Prohibitory Ordinance
The city council discussed repealing the prohibitory ordinance and allowing saloons. Councilman Mullen pressed for enforcement or repeal, while Bayless and McGovney urged full repeal. Preparation gaps postponed action to the next meeting, with growing public support for repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullen
Bayless
McGovney
Lunacy Examinations Prompt Athens Asylum Removals
Mrs. Lee Boyce of Salt Air is confined to Batavia infirmary and faces transfer to the Athens asylum, leaving behind her month old child. An inquest on William Page, known as Big Four Bill, finds him dangerous and bound for the asylum. Miss Jessie Fee of Moscow, daughter of A C Fee, undergoes a Lunacy examination. she is the fifth Clermont resident and third woman sent to Athens asylum in seven days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Boyce
Batavia
Athens
William Page
Big Four Bill
Stonelick Township
Jessie Fee
Moscow
A. C. Fee
Miss Fee
Clermont
Rail line pledge rally for West Union C G P extension
The executive committee urges West Union citizens to raise ten thousand dollars to secure the C G P railroad extension. Over seven thousand has been collected and subscribers are asked to double their pledges. The project promises a terminus here and substantial tax benefits to Ada county, framing the effort as do or die for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Adama
Robin hanged in tree. death of a backyard robin
Attorney G A Frazier recalls a robin pair in springtime, the male found hanged by a loop of twine in a shade tree near his door. The boy-narrator explains how the knot tightened as the bird struggled, leaving the female brooding and singing for her mate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Frazier
Frazier
School Board Names Williams burg Superintendent
At a Williams burg school board meeting last week Charles L. Wilson of Brown county was chosen superintendent and serves on Brown county’s board of examiners. Goshen and New Richmond schools announce 1898 99 teaching staffs across village and sub districts with multiple teachers named for each grade and sub district. The Amelia schools for 1898 99 will be conducted by Profs John Sly C D Trump Iva Hutson and May Somermier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Charles L. Wilson
Brown County
Goshen
Goshen Village
F. B. Bishop
Eva McCollum
Katie Malloy
Joe Hall
Riley Clark
Lizzie Hughes
Mamie Doughman
Lizzie Elston
C. C. Elston
George Moliter
Rev. F. R. Young
Miss Minnie, Pierce
New Richmond Village
Lottie Lakin
R. E. Scatterday
M. E. Holderfield
Elizabeth Conner
Dell Denham
Emma Upperman
Tillie Pursell
Bertha Currier
Amelia
John Sly
C. D. Trump
Iva Hutson
May Somermier
Goshen Commencement Exercises At M E Church
Five graduates from Goshen High School were honored at a May 5 ceremony in the M E Church. The program included music, invocation, and a student debate on whether Hamilton was a greater statesman than Jefferson. Names listed include Rosena Armstrong, Susie Yakey, Rawdon Tudor, Clifford Pidgeon, and Fred Dellinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen High School
M. E
Renie Ae
Hamilton
Jefferson
Rosena Armstrong Dermg
Desaes Astectecrac
Ati
Yakey
Catia
Rawdon Tudor Bee
Edie
Nogaive
Sss
Clifford Pidgeon Pyogagad
Ceet
Fred Dellinger
Distribution of Symmes ministerial fund in Milford district
Money from the Symmes ministerial fund was distributed last week to local churches in Milford district including Terrace Park Baptist Milford and Newtown Universalist St. Thomas Episcopal Milford and others. Trustees Charles Howe and Joseph Highlands oversee annual distributions based on pupil and church membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Symmes Ministerial Fund
Terrace Park Baptist Church
Newtown Universalist
St. Thomas’s Episcopal
Catholic Church
Indian Hill
Presbyterian Church
M. E. Church
Symmes
Charles Howe
Joseph Highlands
Stolen Horse Recovered Near Batavia
William Krantz of Glen Este reported his fine young horse stolen after a Batavia dance last Tuesday. Tom Teal tracked the animal to the river on Saturday but did not catch the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Krantz
Glen Este
Batavia
Tom Teal
Fees Due for Appraisers and Notaries in Clerk’s Office
A list of fees for appraisers witnesses guardians and notaries awaiting demand from claimants in the clerk of court. Names include W S Hall John W Hill C Ra Thomas J W Hill E C DeBruler B G Wood W R Fee Gatch William H Fisher David Thomas P W Gilliday F M Clutter B P Hollister Walter Debaugh Dr Carmichael D Q Morrow Charles Buerkle Louis Adams R E Porterfield Jacob Murphy B F Zugg G W Green E Young Geo W Goff Harry Scott Harry Jenkins Jno W Burdsall Louis Schlors Geo Alrey Wesley Trees Geo H Hill R C Belt Alfred Orebaugh J J Armstrong J C Hatfield B M Marshall F M Lindsley J O Rapp David Bauman John Boyce Edward McAdams Frank C Weaver E G Prather James Bartlow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Hall
John W. Hill
C. Ra. Thomas
J. W. Hill
E. C. DeBruler
B. G. Wood
W. R. Fee
W. G. Fenwick
Notary
Sedo
Gatch
William H. Fisher
David Thomas
Ue Rppraleer
Srs Oepers
P. W. Gilliday
F. M. Clutter
B. P. Hollister
Walter Debaugh
Dr. Carmichael
D. Q. Morrow
Guardian
Charles Buerkle
Louis Adams
R. E. Porterfield
Deposition
Jacob Murphy
F. Zugg
Occasia
G. W. Green
O. E. Young
Geo. W. Goff
Harry Scott
Witness
Harry Jenkins
Jno
W. Burdsall
Louis Schlors
Geo. Alrey
Witnness
Ese Ees
Wesley
H. Hill
Notany
Dodiof
Wolafy
R. C. Belt
J. F. Hill
Alfred Orebaugh
J.J. Armstrong
J.C. Hatfield
B. M. Marshall
F. M. Lindsley
J.O. Rapp
David Bauman
John Boyce
Edward McAdams
Frank C. Weaver
E. G. Prather
James Bartlow
London stock sale reports strong prices for horses and cattle
A Madison county London stock sale notes high prices for horses led by Worden 10 head at 85 dollars average and Geigle 4 head at 85. Cattle two year olds see Farrar selling 19 head at 85.80 and Shough selling 24 head across two trades at 43.50 and 42.50 per head with weights around 900 and 860 pounds.
Clermont Volunteers Inquire About Local Patriot Enlistments
Citizens report difficulty listing Clermont volunteers en route to Columbus and note no county representation in guard regiments. Several names are listed as volunteered but not yet accepted, with others likely to be rejected by War Department orders or failed inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
War Department
R. E. Anderson
Batavia
Oscar Wolf
Dart Fee
New Richmond
Samuel Anderson
Withamagille
James Selby
Terrace Park
Reginald Glasscock
Wm. Williams
Charles Fagley
Richard Oligee
Milford
William Bass
Bass
Mulberry
Frank Woodward
Frank Fillinger
Matt Titus
Dick Atchley
Afton
No Soldiers From the Sixth District Ordered Out
Complications from seniority of commission keep troops from the 6th district and several others. Colonel Dick met Gen Corbin in Washington and won acceptance of the Ohio militia with a reduced company size, allowing the sixth district recruits to join the outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Corbin
Ohio
Memorial and Decoration Day Addresses Planned
Hon. G. W. Hulick will deliver the Milford memorial address on Decoration Day. Rev. Dr. Batley is set for Laurel, with N. Browning of Wilmington also speaking. Batavia Post has not finalized arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hulick
Milford
Dr. Batley
Laurel
N. Browning
Wilmington
Batavia Post
Court Matters and Calender in Milford Proceedings
Court notes list cases heard and verdicts entered including J W Wilson versus F M Trees for slander at $25 damages and multiple judgments in Milford. New cases filed include Philip O Alexander v May Osborn and George C Bloss v J M Mullén with a long calendar of hearings from May 16 to May 21 for various parties and local entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wilson Va
F. M. Trees
Davis
Wiley & Buchanan
P. J
Amelia Dennison
Rutherford Dennison
Julia A. Strider
Emma Cole
Sears
Emma C. Cole
Caroline Cain
Elizabeth F. Johnson
Samuel P. Shaffer
William H. Cornshaw
Isaac T. Sprague
Philip O. Alexander
May Osborn
George C. Bloss
J. M. Mullén
Martha Beach
George Beach
Robert A. Davis
William M. Fee J
Malinda Hedrick
George H. Gregg
Milford Shooting Affray Ends with Wounding
Edward Fry of Milford concealed himself near Conklin's barn and fired at Riley Brown after a heated dispute. Brown was badly wounded in the right thigh. Connor was grazed in the knee as Fry fled, pursued by a large force but escaped capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fry
Milford
Conklin
Fry
Riley Brown
Brown
Mr. Brown
Robert Connor
Connor
Powder shipment planned for Cuba invasion force
The King Powder Mills Company of Mason is notified by the War Department to prepare an immense quantity of smokeless powder for immediate shipment to the South for infantry use in the Cuba invasion. At Kings Mills Warren county the mills can dispatch a special train with 100000 pounds, with buildings storing the explosive unusually well guarded day and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Powder Mills Company
Mason
War Department
Cuba
Kings Mills
Warren County
Coroner Rules Harkrader Death A Wife Fired Fatal Shots
Coroner George Carey of Lebanon finds Charles E. Harkrader died from pistol shots in the left breast near the heart fired by his wife Nellie Harkrader during temporary aberration. The grand jury began hearings Thursday. A man was seen driving toward Cincinnati after the shooting, hinting at undiscovered details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Carey
Lebanon
Harkrader
Charles E. Harkrader
Nellie Harkrader
Cincinnati
Camp Bushnell Compared With Camp Chase Of Rebel Days
The author contrasts Camp Bushnell in Columbus with Camp Chase from rebel days. Bushnell has streetcar lines electric lights and utilities on Broad Street while Chase features trees barracks a high fence and sentinels who call out for the guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Bushnell
Columbus
Chase
Broad Street
School Board Meeting Hears Finances And Staffing
At the regular meeting last Thursday night the board closed fiscal transactions for the year. William Gest’s bill for schoolhouse belfry repairs was allowed at 327 dollars. Three chemical engines will be installed per the state inspector. Graduating class grades will be finalized at least three weeks before year end. Mrs. Jessie F Baum hired as music instructor at 100 dollars annually with one concert to raise funds. James T Whitney hired as janitor at 25 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gest
Jessie F. Baum
James T. Whitney
26th Annual Sunday School Convention Set for Bethel
The 26th annual convention of the Sunday schools of the MEE church in Clermont County meets at Bethel on June 8 and 4 proximo. Pastors and superintendents attend, with two delegates per school. A one penny contribution from each scholar funds expenses. attendees must notify William Richards at Bethel. Mrs. Della Nichola is secretary. inquiries to her at Batavia. Also, John Smith and William G. Richards have had their postmaster appointments confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MEE, Church of
Clermont County
Bethel
Proximo
William Richards
Della Nichola
Batavia
Ohio State Institutions Feature in Toledo Critic Exhibition
A Toledo Critic illustrated issue highlights Ohio public institutions with portraits of officers and directors. It features the Columbus State Hospital Ohio State University Soldiers Homes in Sandusky and Dayton and facilities for the blind and insane. The piece notes grand architecture vast grounds and millions spent, praising Ohio as a leading commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
New York
Ohio
Toledo
Asa 8. Bushpell
Senator Foraker
Charley Fisher
Wilmington Journal
Columbus State Hospital
Ohio State University
Soldiers Homes
Sandusky
Dayton
Institution For the Education of the Blind
Asylum For the Insane
Cleveland
Athens Hospital For the Insane
Athens University
Bushnell Cottage
Lancaster
Dayton State Hospital
Tuelleries
Ohio Penitentiary
Ohio State Reformatory
W. T. Kain
Steward
R. W. C. Gregg
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio Institution For
Columbus
Gray guidepost poem and naval lecture praised
A Boston Courier piece reflects on a poet's sign like weathered miles counting life’s decline and Byron Williams delivering an illustrated 0.5 Navy lecture in Dayton and other cities. The city papers praise the word painting and ship views projected by calcium light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Williams
Dayton
Williama
Williame
Baum Purchases Batavia Water Works For City Cooling
George Baum has bought the Batavia water works and plans repairs to keep streets cool and fresh during the summer. He aims to improve water pressure and supply for residents and businesses through upgraded infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baum
Batavia Water Works
State v Martin Man Slaughter Trial Overruled
Judge Clark heard the motion for a new trial in the State versus Martin case. The motion was overruled and Martin was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for manslaughter in Wilmington last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Wilmington
Clark
Meeting of county battalion vice presidents in Batavia
A gathering of all ex post commanders will meet at the G A R hall Batavia on Saturday June 4 to plan the county battalion encampment and the grand encampment in Cincinnati in September. Full attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Batavia
Cincinnati
Adams Brown and Lewis county Fair Board Drops Manchester Exhibition
The board of directors voted unanimously not to hold this year’s exhibition at Manchester. The fair has struggled financially for years and the company is $650 in debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams, Brown and Lewis County Fair Company
Manchester
Ohio soldiers deemed blemish free by regimental standard
Adjutant General Corbin informs governors that volunteers certified by state authorities as sound cannot be accepted until examined and pronounced physically perfect by a regular army officer. He notes Ohio soldiers are known to be without spot or blemish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbin
States
Ohio
Attorney Teaches Horse to Kick for Corn
Attorney J R Woodlief trains his horse Belle to kick on command. He feeds from the stall door and when he says Belle now kick the horse jumps and strikes the ceiling with both hind feet to earn her corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Woodlief
Miami Valley Medical Society Holds 41st Session at Loveland
The 41st semi annual session of the Miami Valley Medical Society convened yesterday in the Presbyterian church at Loveland. President Charles Hough of Lebanon called the meeting to order as papers by Drs. Fisher Stevens Blair of Lebanon Oliver Fitzpatrick Ricketts Reed Reamy and Zinke of Cincinnati Spence of Goshen Trumble of New Vienna and Scott of Loveland were read. The proceedings were intensely interesting and the crowded hall proved the audience was pleased and edified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Valley Medical Society
Presbyterian
Bowling Contest Awards and Prizes Highlight Local Event
Ilomer Glancy won first prize a tub of cigars with a 174 average and also captured a separate first prize a pair of bowling shoes for a high score of 231. Ralph Homan finished second prize a toilet set Oscar Lindsley earned eighth prize a cigar case Steve Janer took fourth prize an umbrella Allen Bowles earned the booby prize a small set of ten pins The contest drew many spectators and was spirited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilomer Glancy
Ralph Homan
Oscar Lindsley
Steve Janer
Allen Bowles
Glancy
Highes
Frugal plan for roadside horse trough near Crane's hill
A local proposal urges placing watering troughs at intervals for thirsty horses as warm weather nears. A trough by the roadside could be fed from a nearby spring at Crane's hill with minimal cost. Estimated total expense around fifteen dollars, justified by broad public benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane's Hill
Ex-Owensville Soldier George Ferree Visits Clermont
George Ferree, formerly of Owensville and now living in Edgar Nebraska, arrived in Clermont last week and was warmly greeted by many old friends after a thirty year absence. He served in company B, 59th Ohio as sergeant and orderly sergeant, remaining with his unit through all engagements. He stays with J. L. Brown’s family and is brother to Mrs. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ferree
Owensville
Edgar
Nebraska
Clermont
59Th Ohio
J. L. Brown
Mrs. Brown
Brown County Grand Jury Returns Murder and Other Charges
The Brown County grand jury named John Donald for murder in the second degree, William Donald for manslaughter, W Middleton colored for shooting with intent to wound and carrying concealed weapons, George and Thomas Dugan for larceny, George Simpkins for murder and battery, George Buckley colored for horse stealing, with Middleton from Union township and Fred Whisner. The Dugans clashed with Gardner over tobacco, Simpkins faced bloodhound matinee trouble, Buckley chased Rhineschmidt as a horse theft, on a trip to Hi Lishoro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County
Dilla
John Donald
William Donald
W. Middleton
George
Thomas Dugan
George Simpkins
George Buckley
Middleton
Union Township
Fred
Whisner
Dugans
Gardner
Stipekins
Duckley
Rhineschmidt
Bin
Hi Lishoro
William Rush and Barbara Laney Married in Covington
William Rush and Barbara Laney were wed last Thursday in Covington and began housekeeping in a Market Street cottage he built. Rush, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Rush, is a thriving Batavia businessman known for thrift and energetic work. Barbara Haney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Haney, comes from a retired farm family in Batavia. The couple receives many well wishing friends as they start their new life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rush
Barbara Laney
Covington
Market Street
Mra
R. F. ‘Rush
Batavia
Bio Capable Hands
Nathiousy
Mia Barbara Haney
Jaa
Mia
Jacob Haney
Katavia
Theo Bride
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Sunday School Union
Clermont Association
Washington Township
Township Union
T. M. Fox
Inez Johnston
Richards
Howard
Shelley
Moreton
Eville
C, G
Thomas’ Selectric Ol
Pata
Bird
School Matters
ING Towns
Aerea
Vee Re Eee Quartet
London
Madison County
J. M. Worden
Worthington
R. E. Carhart
Averag
Ing
George Geigle
Charles Snider
W. H. Whipp
W. P. James & Son
McMillen Bros
N. M. Wolf
Tony Hagans
Lucinda M. Ross
Elisha Ross
George W. Dennison
Harriet L. Dennison
Alice J. Boyer
Belle O. Davis
Lulu Drummond
Lucien Drummond
Laura J. Brotherton
Richard J. Brotherton
Thomas Morrissey
Chas. L. Kennedy
Village of
the Commissioners of
Capes
School Board Transactions
Methodist
John ©. Smith
William G. Richards
Hillsboro
Senate
Boston Courier
Earth
THE
Miami M. D's
Batavia Bowlers
His Beast
Brown County Grand Jury
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