Tin Plating Race Sparks National Interest and Deals
A nationwide tin plate debate unfolds with reports of U S factories organizing new mills in New York Chicago and Pittsburgh. Dispatches note plans to produce tens of thousands of tons annually and independent firms racing to secure tin properties in the Black Hills and other districts.
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New York
Fifth-avenue Hotel
United States
Pittsburg
Cincinnati Enquirer
Times Star
Why Stand Idle All Day The Houseworking Girl Advantage
An Cincinnati employment agent notes few country or city girls take housework jobs preferring store clerking or factory work for higher pay. He argues housework offers better long term prospects, suggesting girls trained in domestic labor gain stability, potential marriage advantages, and a respected status despite lower weekly wages.
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Cincinnati
Iris
Prominent Pioneer William Peterson Dies at 73
William Peterson of Williamsburg dies at home after a long life. A farmer by trade, he lived near Williamsburg for 32 years and left a sizable estate. He married three times, with nine children from his third wife Margaret A. Kain. Surviving children include William in New Windsor Colorado and Rufus, ten, among seven other offspring. Known as Uncle Billy, he fell ill with typhoid fever over a week earlier and died as residents mourned at his funeral Sunday afternoon led by Rev. Gobict.
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William Peterson
Williamsburg
Mary Peterson
Caroline Kain
William
Adolphus
New Windsor
Colorado
Margaret A. Kain
Carrie
Sallie
Estelle
Mollie
Blanche
Albion
Rufus
Hattie Britton
Rufus Walker
Henry Foster
Washington
Kansas
Billy
Gobict
Williams Addresses Education Theme at May Meeting
The Hamilton County Teachers Association held its May session at Hughes High School with large turnout. Prof Byron Williams of Williamsburg delivered the principal address on Educational Equivalents to strong praise from critics and local papers. His presentation impressed a discerning audience and foretells notable future success and advancement.
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Hamilton County Teachers’ Association
Hughes High School
Byron Williams
Williamsburg
Williams
Thieves raid corn crib and grain. local notices and staff
Night thefts break into a corn crib and steal grain while buyers remove meat to guard stores. Police prevent further loss as culprits return. The issue also runs with local items: Seifke Bros. merchant tailors aide, Charles Snook theft arrest, widow abbreviation V, Mattie Hopkins Amelia fire, Milford school staff, deep-well drilling in Wheeling, Norfolk and Western rail acquisition, and political commentary on a new ballot law.
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William Peterson
Deadly Shaft Injury in Cincinnati Foreman from Williamsburg
Ephraim McAdams, foreman from Williamsburg, employed at Arthur's carpenter shop in Cincinnati, fell through a shaft at Franklin cotton mills to the cellar after mistaking an elevator opening for a stair. He suffered broken ribs and spinal injuries and may not survive. Also notes Batavia artist Rem Lane in Venice and a remark on American stones in St Mark's. Leave your horse at Newton House stable.
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Ephraim McAdams
I. N. McAdams
59Th
Williamsburg
Arthur’s
Cincinnati
Franklin Cotton Mills
Charles and
Plum Streets
Rem Lane
Batavia
Europe
Venice
St. Mark’s Cathedral
America
Washington Monument
Italy
St. Marks
Young Lane
Adams County Birth Of A Two-Headed Twin
Mrs. Jonathan Copas of Seely post office gave birth to twins with one normal twin and the other having two heads on separate necks, sharing a single body. The two-headed infant lived about fifteen minutes. the healthy twin survives while the mother remains gravely ill but expected to recover.
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Adams County
Jonathan Copas
Seely Post Office
One Dollar Excursions to Cincinnati from Rushtown
On Sunday May 17 the Ohio Northwestern management plans another one dollar excursion to Cincinnati. The train departs Rushtown 6 45 am reaching Cincinnati 10 30 am with return at 6 30 pm. The line touts a superior roadbed and quick time attracting riders.
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Ohio & Northwestern
Cincinnati
Rushtown
Winchester
Mt. Creb
Batavia
Cinel Ti
Mysteriously Missing Former Clermont Man in Kentucky
Samuel M. Wilmoth, a Neville native and Paris Kentucky distillery leader, left for Cincinnati on a business errand last Friday and did not return or send word. At about 56 years old, 5 feet 6 inches, very dark complexion, he is a Mason and Odd Fellow. lodges plan a statewide search. Accounts show a $500 salary balance and no signs of foul play.
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Samuel M. Wilmoth
Neville
Oscar Daughters
Paris
Kentucky
Cincinnati
The Miami Valley Medical Society Meeting at Loveland
The 27th semi annual session of the Miami Valley Medical Society met in Loveland with Dr. Geo. B. Orr presiding. Reports approved. papers by Juettner on Gluck's Heteroplastic Method. cases by Carmichael and Trimble. officers elected. new members including Otto Juettner and A F Juettner. death of Dr. I L Drake noted. Kilmer's Swamp Root advertised as kidney and urinary remedy.
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Miami Valley Medical Society
Geo. B. Orr
Cincinnati
Juettner
Gluck
Newtown
Chas. Hough
Lebanon
W.S. Anderson
Newtonsville
Otto Juettner
G. L.’Cline
Perintown
A. F. Juettner
F. M. Anderson
M. Beckler
J. L.sandoe
Combs
Anderson
Trimble
Qrr
A. D. Murphy
Pleasant Plain
Shooting in Adams County Ties to Revenue Case Testimony
Leedom, nephew of Hon J P Leedom, shot and seriously wounded Frank Stevens at Bentonville yesterday. The violence followed Stevens testimony in the case of Leedom's father indicted in U S court for violation of revenue laws.
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Leedom
J. P. Leedom
Frank Stevens
Bentonville
Stevens
U.S
Ohio Cavalry Regiment to meet at Cincinnati May 23
The 5th regiment of Ohio cavalry or what's left of it is ordered to assemble at the Zoological Gardens in Cincinnati on Saturday May 23. Veterans expected to rally under President Chas J Miller and Secretary Thomas J Leeds of the Georgetown Gazette.
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Hulick-Weaver
Tate
Mina L. Whitaker
Holly
5Th Regiment of
Ohio Cavalry
Zoological Gardens
Cincinnati
Chas. J. Miller
Thomas J. Leeds
Georgetown
Dogs face tax law enforcement over per capita levy
The new measure allows two property holders and the prosecuting attorney to initiate a warrant for dog owners who fail to pay per capita tax. Conviction may bring a $5 fine plus costs, while listing a dog for taxation at the owner’s valuation grants personal property status and protection akin to livestock.
Cincinnati tobacco sales lead by Tatman and associates
At Bodman warehouse in Cincinnati last week Clermont dealers led by Tatman and Taylor sold eight hogsheads of old leaf tobacco at prices 20 to 30 cents and an average of 26.10. Tatman & Co of Batavia sold two hogsheads with prices 26 and 34 cents. The Tatmans previously topped the market in Cincinnati and Louisville. The Hartmetz Bros raised the crop. J R Clark of Clermontville received 25 cents.
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Bodman
Cincinnati
Clermont
Tatman’s
Tatman and Taylor
Bodman’s
C. Tatman & Co
Batavia
Tatmans
Louisville
Tatman & Co
Hartmetz Bros
Farmland losses and accidents plague local area
Frank Titus loses a valuable mare in foaling near town. Ephraim McCADAMS of Williamsburg is seriously injured after an elevator shaft fall in Cincinnati. Thomas Danby of Mt. Holly suffers serious injuries in a runaway last week. Susie Payne of Milford is badly cut by broken glass from a fruit jar. Jacob Murphy of Elenor sustains fatal injuries from a ground accident. WM. Weymer of Batavia injures his right hand after a crowbar slip. Court Custer and Miss Lou Lancaster escape serious harm after a buggy crash in Goshen. Harvey NIGHLANDER at Terrace Park loses an eye when a steam shovel gear breaks.
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Frank Titus
Ephraim McCadams
Williamsburg
Cincinnati
Thomas Danby
Mt. Holly
Susie Payne
Milford
Jacob Murphy
Elenor
WM. Weymer
Stovecutter
Batavia
Goshen
Court Custer
Lou Lancaster
O'Banion Creek
Harvey Nighlander
Terrace Park
Swayne's Ointment Promises Cure for Eczema and Skin Ailments
An old advertisement touts Swayne's Ointment as a cure for eczema, tetter, salt rheum, ringworm, piles, itch, sores, and pimples without internal medicine. It claims effectiveness despite stubborn cases and notes a trifling cost. The notice also invites Batavia residents to visit News ton House for horse care and meals.
Soiree Musical at Morace Mendenhall's Residence
Morace Mendenhall, famed Marathon musician, hosts a Saturday afternoon musical soiree at his residence with assistance from Miss Kate Anderson and a student class. The program features La Matinee, Evergreen Waltz, At the Palace Gate, Mocking Bird Polka, On Parade, Martha, and other pieces performed by local young performers.
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Morace Mendenhall
Marathon
Kate Anderson
J. L. Dussek
Mabel Hill
Mamie Hadley
Palace Gate
Clara Christie
Stella McNutt
Kate Hawthorne
Martha
Klotow
Bessie Green
Wintergreen Oil Rheumatism Remedy Promoted by New York Physician
A New York physician promotes oil of wintergreen as a simple rheumatism cure. He claims applying ten drops on a sugar lump and dissolving it, with doses every two hours, provides fast relief and may save humanity money. He adds a small saline intake and urges readers to save the notice.
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New York
Pathan
On-Time Rail Costs Drive Railroads to Precision
The article notes delays cost railroads more than travelers with penalties for late deliveries of mail and cargo. It cites the O N W line to Cincinnati penalties of 25 dollars per offense and a New York to Chicago mail train fined at 500 dollars per hour for delays. It emphasizes crews must keep exact time and maintain strict schedules.
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Uncle Sam
Cincinnati
Laxador and Dr Bull's Baby Syrup Promoted for Teething
A period ad praises laxative Laxador as beneficial to living and health while advising parents to give babies occasional doses of Dr. Bull's Baby Syrup to ease teething, describing teething as a hard job for the infant.
Latest Furniture Bargains At Joseph Pichel Store
Joseph Pichel announces new and second hand furniture at 645 Gilbert Avenue Walnut Hills Cincinnati. A five minute ride from the post office square via Walnut Hills cable delivers shoppers to the door. The Newton House serves as jurors’ headquarters and the store offers accommodations.
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Josefh Pichel
Gilbert Avenue
Walnut Hills
Joseph Pichel
Cincinnati
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