Doctor's Debate at Clermont County Medical Society Meeting
The semi annual meeting in Batavia drew a large audience of physicians and lay readers. Dr W B Medaris presided. Prof T V Fitzpatrick spoke on preventing colds with germ theory and nostril sprays. Dr A W Ashburn discussed cholera remedies and modern treatments. Dr J L Fomorin reported on appendicitis case details. The gathering promises the November session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Clermont County
W. BR. Medaris
P.M. Ashburn
T. V. Fitzpatrick
Cincinnati
A. W. Ashburn
Koch
Lancet Clinic
New York Medical Review
J. L. Fomorin
Marathon
Life prisoner pardoned speaks of prison to freedom
A life prisoner in the Indiana penitentiary, now pardoned, describes his shock at released life in Cincinnati. He says eyes felt ready to bulge, headaches from the effort to adjust, and he cannot imagine plans for a future beyond jail. He adds he suffers faintness and loss of appetite and endorses Simmons Liver Regulator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald Cheek
Indiana Penitentiary
Cincinnati
Cyclone Disturbs School Roof At New Richmond
A gust from a tramp cyclone lifted the schoolhouse roof at New Richmond last Saturday and set it down in an adjacent field. No other damage occurred and residents escaped unharmed.
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New Richmond
Rates Per Centum Levy For State Purposes In 1893
Auditor informs of the lawful millage on the grand duplicate of 1893 under Ohio statutes. General revenue fund fixed at 14.14 mills, sinking fund 0.8 mills, Ohio State University fund 0.05 mills, state common school fund 1 mill, total 2.75 mills on each dollar of taxable property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Ohio
General Assembly
General Revenue Fund
Ohio State University
State Common School Fund
G A R Posts Set Decoration Day Observances Countywide
Decoration Day will be observed by county G A R posts with distinct programmes. Jesse Ellis post Batavia details appear elsewhere. All town orders invited to march to the cemetery and decorate graves, with businessmen asked to close two hours in the afternoon to allow participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Ellis
Batavia
Missing Clermontonter Prominent Democrat Feared Dead
A Brazier politician George Fishback vanished May 15 while visiting Columbus to see his son. Despondent mood raised fear he drowned himself in the Scioto River. Later report says he was found at Plain City in distress and to be placed in an asylum. The 27th annual G A R encampment held in Hamilton with 10,000 visitors. H L Williams elected grand commander. Pierce Township and Milford High School notices follow with commencement details and essay topic Is poverty a curse.
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George Fishback
Brazier
Columbus
Clermont County
Cincinnati
Scioto
Fish
Democratic Party
Greenback
Fbld
Sticks
Fishback
Plain City
G. A R. Department of Ohio
Hamilton
H. L. Willams
Ripley
Canton
Milford High School
Clermont Common Pleas
MillKain
Tom Hamilton
Temple
Messrs
Kain
Milt
Hamilton House
Russian marshal Suvaroff asked absurd riddle and was outwitted
A historic anecdote tells how the Russian marshal Suvaroff challenged a sentry by asking how many stars are in the sky and was met with a calm counting reply. The sentry, who kept counting to one hundred, was rewarded with a promotion the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suvaroff
Russia
Suvaromi
Teddy
World’s Columbian Exposition and medicinal progress praised
An editor notes the Exposition will showcase mechanical arts and medicinal advances, praising Byrup of Figs as superior. The message appeals to gentlemen about purchasing clothes, shoes, or a bat, and ends with a shopping cue from Dawns & Teaspace in Batavia.
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Dawns & Teaspace
Batavia
Three Wood Stories Of Clermonts A Will And A Private Room
A Williamsburger tale recounts a will case where bequests exceeded assets, making witnesses liable to cover deficits. A juror mixup plus a sheriff's cost warning follow. The Breeding residence yields a private room moment as Williamsburg delegates seek an assignee, with Judge Breeding famed for caution.
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Williamsburg
Batavia
Ninse
Jamieson
Breeding
Judge B
Railroad gauge change and Portsmouth extension planned
The C. G. and P. railroad company will change its gauge and complete the road to Portsmouth this summer. Commissioners announce a meeting on Wednesday May 31 instead of Tuesday May 30 to participate in Decoration Day ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. & P. Railroad Company
Portsmouth
Memorial Day Programs by G A R and Societies
A summary of Union Memorial Day services and decorations across posts. May 28 church services at Milford and Miamiville with processions to Union and Odd Fellows cemeteries and grave decoration. May 30 decoration ceremonies led by Col McClung at City Hall, with salutations by Rev Smith, E Haynes, and singing. Volunteers urged to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post and Sons of Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
City Hall
America
M. E
Rev. Bell
D. Manning
Union Cemetery
Odd Fellows’ Cemetery
Odd Fellows
West Post
G. A. R. 544
Milford
R. E. Smith
E. D. Haynes
Col. D. W. McClung
Copperhead Season Opened at Bantam with Fatal Sighting
Last week at Bantam Charlie Channel killed a three foot copperhead near the town. The note adds a local belief that cholera cannot exist in areas with poisonous snakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bantam
Charlie Channel
Brown County Farmer Acquitted in Self Defense Killing
George Justice, a young Brown County farmer, was acquitted last week in Brown County courts for the killing of Stephen F the Sardinian merchant. The court found the shooting to be the result of self defense and the verdict was received with approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Justice
Brown County
Stephen F
Ohio Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Meets in Piqua
The Ohio Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias met in Piqua yesterday and will remain in session to include tomorrow. Delegate A. T. Cowen represents the Batavia lodge as over 700 representatives from state lodges attend what is described as the largest meeting in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Piqua
A. T. Cowen
Batavia Lodge
Ohio
Woman with a Fictitious Calf Stuns Xenia Butchers
A woman has been selling goods to Xenia butchers with payment upfront for a non existent animal. The Wilmington Journal calls it a fictitious calf, noting such cons involve fake livestock.
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Xenia
Wilmington Journal
Amelia schools list teachers for next term
The district names the staff for the coming term with positions and salaries. Superintendent J. B. McKinney receives eight months at 80 dollars per month, Grammar Minnie Dugan 40, Intermediate Rhoda Welch 40, Primary Hattie Dean 85. This marks four years for Mr. McKinney and five for Ms. Welch. Miss Dean is part of the graduating class from the last term.
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Amelia Schools
J. 8. McKinney
Minnie Dugan
Rhoda Welch
Hattie Dean
Mr. McKinsney
Miss Welch
Miss Dean
Old Homestead to Open Batavian Society Season
Batavians and Clermonters will enjoy the Batavia Historionté Society refacilitated season with a July opening. The first play is The Old Homestead, a strongly American drama famed for pathos. Cast details to be announced soon.
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Batavia Histrionté
Old Homestead
Fire destroys W A Shaw furniture plant at New Richmond
The large W A Shaw furniture plant at New Richmond burned Friday night around 10 thirty. The varnish room is the origin, likely spontaneous combustion. Loss estimated at 10000 with 5000 insured. only the books were saved as employees lose their jobs.
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W. A. Shaw
New Richmond
A Poor Creature of Clay dies in Louisville
A. V. Dupont of Kentucky aged 60 a bachelor and prominent businessman with many charities died last week in an assignment house Louisville from heart disease. His remains were taken to Delaware for interment. He belonged to the old Delaware Dupont family long known as gunpowder manufacturers with world wide reputation.
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A. V. Dupont
Kentucky
Louisville
Delaware
Delaware Dupont
Adams County Two-Legged Colt Draws Local Buzz
A mare in Adams County gave birth to a two legged colt described as a bicycle colt. Owned by Frank McGeehan of Sinking Springs the freakish foal astonishes its dam and may attract investors as McGeehan hopes to profit from the unusual legs.
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Adams County
Onyx
Frank McGeehan
Sinking Springs
McGeehan
Surprise Whist Club Dinner Delight
Mrs. Dr. Ashburn invited her husband and whist club members to dinner last Saturday. Present were William Baum, John P. Robinson, Norman Lee, and William Dennison. The meal was excellent and the hospitality of the charming hostess praised.
Newspaper Advertising Beats Posters for Passenger Traffic
EK F Gray of the C P and V says printed dodger or banner ads bring limited patronage, while liberal newspaper columns draw large crowds. He notes other agents report the same result and favors newsprint ads over posters for excursions and cheap-rate days.
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EK. F. Gray
North Carolina Liquor Law Takes Effect July First
The state will regulate all dispensaries with strict standards. Purchasers must sign before drinking and signatures are checked for legibility. Liquor will be sold in quantities from one pint to five gallons at eight dollars per gallon. A separate ad mentions Bargains in Batavia underwear and a Gettysburg battle talk at city hall on Thursday evening June 1.
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North Carolina
Gracenl Huns
Gettysburg
City Hall
Local residents and visitors noted in Batavia area circle
Misa Carrie Tatman of Salt Air visited relatives Saturday. Dr T V Fitspatrick of Cincinnati stayed with Dr W O Hulick last Wednesday. Several residents, including O E Belt and John Stiles, planned or returned from trips to Denver and Delaware. W A McKeever attended a K of P grand lodge in Piqua. Kate Hulick secured a teaching post in Bond Hill for ten months at sixty dollars monthly. Agnes Davis, daughter of Judge Davis, graduated with honors from Bartholomew College Cincinnati. Fran Brague, recently in Hamilton, visited Batavia before returning. Byron Williams attended a naval review and lecture on the Now Navy.
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and Mire
O. E. Belt
Denver
Colorado
John Stiles
Delaware
Batavia
W. EB. Potts
Cincinnati
William A. McKeever
K’s of P
Williamsburg
Piqua
Will M. Johnson
Walnut Hills
Charley Ulrey
Owensville
Kate Hulick
Bond Hill
Hamilton County
Agnes Davis
Judge Davis
Bartholomew College
Fran Brague
Hamilton
Byron Williams
Naval Review
Navy
Deck Hand Falls Overboard on Steamer Batch Leer
A deck hand fell from the steamer Batch Leer at New Richmond last Wednesday night and drowned. His body was recovered at California. An autopsy found no foul play. The man's identity was not discovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batchleer
New Richmond
California
Ironian lady sues for damages after dog bite
The Gallipolis Journal reports an Ironian woman bitten by a dog suing for $1,000 claiming the wound prevents washing writing and sewing. A Washington Cyclone comment mocks the idea of value on such tasks, noting the speaking ability remains and suggesting damages could rise to $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Washington
Court Notices and Judgments Chronicle Local Cases
A lengthy summary of court matters lists foreclosures, money claims, removals of administrators, set aside sales, demurrers, and confirmations across cases including Rebecca Kidd v Wylie, Boston B L Co v Newland, DeGolyer estate actions, and Kennedy bond forfeiture. Also noted are probate hearings, divorce decree for Williams, and various dockets with judgments, inquiries, and continuances.
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Rebecca Kidd
Sarah J. Wylie
John Hohlmeyer
Thomas South
Boston B. & L. Co
John R. Newland
G. W. Felter
Wm. Heggerman
Ella W. Malott
Sulton
Sarah DeGolyer
Nicholas Rhinehart
H. F. Rhinehart
Hester Clem
Smith Buggy Co
A. J. McNair
Wm. P. Corbin
Geo. L. Corbin
Same
Probate
John M. @. Ramsey
Common Pleas
Aaron Kennedy
Frank McCord
Ellen C. Lyman
Geo. Randal
Dr. Lyman
George Randall
Geo. Randall
Randall
McCord
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Clermont
County Medical Society
Fearyul Feslinger
Simmons Liver
Zephyr
Clermonter
Ted
Pierce Township
M.E. Church
Locust Corner
Dial
Surdo
Clermonters
Judge Breeding
A. Rees
Chase Vanosdol
Rees
Vanosdol
H. E. Stewart
Branch Hill
Charles Miller
Chicago
New York
Princess Eulalie
Bhugbug
Tow King’s Daughters
Clara Zurmuhiey
Treasury
Orien
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Charlotte A. Boyer
Ohblo
Maria V. Woolley
Woodward Brothers
Perin's Mill
Commissioners
and Citizens
Loveland
Miamiville
The
Williamsburg Post
Clover
A. K. Sargent
Wilmington
Bethel
A. R
Number
Knights OF Pythias Grand Lodge
Amelia Teachers
North Carolina Way
Dannie & Traadalr
Misa Carrie Tatman
Salt Air
T. V. Fitspatrick
W. O. Hulick
William L. Wilson
James E. Jackson
Samuel A. West
Sarah T. DeGolyer
Theodore Spence
Edward Conover
Alfred Orebaugh
J. L. H. Barr
Zebulon Dickinson
Edenton Lodge
Mary E. Miller
Adam Miller
Frederick Nort
Jacob Nort
Louisana Richards
Solomon Bolender
Ellen W. Williams
Sanford Williams
Myrtie K. Burnetti
Norman Burnett
John C. Herron
Catherine Tomlinson
Sarah E. Wardlow
E. Mount
B. Steece
Waldo C. Backus
Alice Gilmore
James Mathias
William C. Bishop
Jonas Burnett
Jonas Burnet
Sarah Burnett
Richard Slade
Dennis & Trasdale
L. H. Zimmerman
Williamsborg
Methodiat Churchy
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