Bantam and Laurel precincts report sharp county property declines
Tax assessors for Batavia and Laurel precincts report large drops in chattel valuations and added new structures. Batavia totals show losses in Monroe and Tate townships, with gains from certain properties and several new dwellings. Laurel precinct notes reduced overall value amid tobacco downturn and notable property losses, plus several new buildings added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Township
Batavia
Monroe
Tate
William Hendrickson
Henry Herget
Lizzie J. Fagin
H. C. Warren
E. . Galbreath
Mr. Brown
Uncertain Bad Predicament for Mary Crawford and Baby
Mary Crawford, a mu latto woman near Mt. Carmel, swore in April that George Robertson, a teen son of Dr. Robertson, fathered her unborn child. At a May hearing she then named Lewis Killips as the father. Bond was set for both men at $400 to appear in Batavia next term. alleged threats and prior illegitimate birth were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Crawford
Mt. Carmel
J. C. McGuire
George Robertson
Robertson
Geo
George
Batavia
Mary
Espe McGuire
Lewis Killips
Mth
Simmons Liver Regulator Promises Sleep Relief
An advertisement touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a cure for restlessness and sleeplessness caused by dyspepsia. It claims normal digestion and calm nerves, with a testimonial from Mrs. R Bryant of Griswoldsville, Georgia detailing relief after taking the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons Liver
Simmons Liver Regulator
Bethel millinery offer from Mrs Reed
Mrs. E. A. Reed of Bethel introduces a large, stylish millinery stock including Bonnets hats ribbons laces and trims. Work is done promptly and trimming supplied at prices to suit every customer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Reed
Bethel
Williamsburg Marble and Granite Co. warning to public
Unscrupulous agents misrepresent themselves as handling goods from Williamsburg Marble and Granite Co. Public notice warns against such men and directs inquiries to William Danby C. E. Smith or J. W. Jordan at the Williamsburg Ohio firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg Marble and Granite Company
William Danby
C. E. Smith
J. W. Jordan
Williamsburg Marble & Granite Co
Williamsburg
Ohio
W B Cord’s Amelia shop offers a full line of farm implements
W B Cord of Amelia advertises a large stock of Spring goods including buggies carriages Walter A Wood and McCormick reapers and mowers hay rakes plows harrows and farm implements. All items guaranteed to satisfy or be returned. Mayll is W B Corb Amelia Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.B. Cord
Amelia
Walter A. Wood
McCormick
Mayll
W. B. Corb
Ohio
Mara by E P Roe to begin in Gazette June 1 1887
On June 1 1887 the Cincinnati Weekly Gazette will publish a new novel Mara by E P Roe hailed as the greatest living American novelist. The Commercial Gazette offers the weekly edition from June 1 to December 1 1887 for fifty cents. James B Hulick Clermont county agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Roe
Cincinnati Weekly Gazette
Mara
The
Commercial Gazette
James 8. Hulick
Clermont County
Twenty-First Annual Session Opens at Presbyterian Church
The twenty first annual session convenes at the Presbyterian church this Wednesday evening continuing through Thursday and Friday with 200 delegates expected. J S Parrott Esq of Batavia Presbyterian school delivers the welcoming address and Rev J F Burnett of Pt Isabel presides. full report next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. S. Parrott,Esq
Batavia Presbyterian School
J. F. Burnett
Pt. Isabel
Commercial College of Kentucky Wins World Exposition Honor
The Commercial College of Kentucky University received the highest honor and gold medal at the World's Exposition for its system of bookkeeping and business education. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the college invites immediate entry and offers particulars from President Wilbur R. Smith in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial College of
Kentucky University
Lexington
Kentucky
Wilbur R. Smiru
Comprehensive Hardware Furniture and Groceries Offer
An advertisement details a four thousand square foot showroom offering a full stock of hardwood furniture stoves tin ware glassware and more plus hardware tools farm implements and groceries. D Roudebush invites the public to inspect and buy at low market rates promising savings.
Milford Commencement Honors High School in Clark County
Milford public schools presented the fifth annual high school commencement at the M E church drawing the largest attendance yet. Rev George H Dart of Lebanon commended the class and diplomas were presented by Rev D C Ridgway with Prof Michaels orchestra providing music. the post ceremony hop followed at the G A R hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Clermont County
George H. Dart
Lebanon
Igh School
M. E
Tates
Gramme
D.C. Bidene
Lillie Buckingham
Camp Dennison Faisny
Sted
White Rose
Viola May Howell
Mulberry
Daniel Rybdlenor
Mary E. Thayer
Miamiville
D.C. Ridgway
Michael
T. Dial
Tavia
Dial
G. A. R. Hall
Albert Iuen
Lew Aduma
Wall Paper and Paints at Bargain Prices in Batavia
W R Walker, Batavia Ohio, offers wall paper at 28c to 50c per bolt plus satin and velvet samples. Promises cheap paints, free wall paper trimming, and cash sales. Also sells tobacco cigars Tanills Punch and supplies like linseed oil white lead and putty with ready mixed paints sold at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Anchor
Phoenix
Batavia
Tansill
W. R. Walker
Ohio
True Merit Remedy Promoted for Coughs and Lung Ailments
An advertisement extols True Merit as a superior remedy from a precedented sale of Boschee's German Syrup. It claims rapid, effective relief for coughs colds and severe lung troubles by addressing the root cause and restoring healthy tissue. The text emphasizes home use and a neatly kept bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Gett
Cheap Meals Menu Note From Local Shop
Fractured OCR text shows Mrs Cora Kemper and Ron Orpert offering budget meals with pork veal and ham options, steam and cake. Fruits candies or cake on table for twenty cents each. Indicates a small priced food sale or cafeteria listing with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Kemper
Ron Orpert
Anal
Picnic party in Narrows wagon accident injures thirteen
A Sons of Temperance Society fishing party from Tabasco and Williamsville, thirteen members in two wagons, crashed when two boys took a wagon ahead. The team ran away, sending seven into a fifteen foot embankment. All were injured but none fatally. Wright Witham suffered severe head injuries. later reports say he will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabasco
Williamsville
Hayworth’s
East Fork
Sons of Temperance Society
Peggy Warren
Dr. Ashburn
Peany
Sallie
Sallie W
Wright Witham
Will
Oil drilling and local news from Goshen region
The Gas and Oil Co. contracts with A Houser to bore on his farm near the pike to Chile giving two acres and option on 30 more at 100 an acre. Boring to start soon after equipment placement. Community notes include school board hires, Sabbath school delegates, Decoration Day plans, and local visits from Milton Swope and others. Gas capitalists seek more territory. an expert will arrive from Cincinnati to locate the well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gas & Oil Co
A. Houser
Mr. Houser
Pike
Chile
George Ort
Ida
Maysville
Kentucky
G. W. Witham
T. L. Simmerman
Addie Rice
Dell Nichols
Colored School Department
C.C
Batavia
Presbyterian
Ella Olmstead
Lucy Carver
Olive Molen
Fannie Carver
Christian
O. D. Hicks
M. E. School
David Street
Sutherland
G. A. Frambes
Columbus
Homer Middleton
Milton Swope
Georgetown
Lillie Raper
Bethel
Nettie van Winkle
Walnut Hills
Kate Jones
Cincinnati
Milford notices recount teachers and local events in heat stained article
Milford schools list teachers with years served and mentions Mrs Bailey visiting, three months vacation ahead. Obituary notes Thomas Hutchinson leader of Milford Cornet band dies at 30 in Madisonville and is buried at Green Lawn. Also reports Frank Scott finger injury in mill elevator and Rev Gibson accident feared crippling. Memorial service planned by G A R post with Decoration Day observances and cemetery decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Kate B. Clark
S.T. Dial
Maggie Caristoee
Sallie Scott
H. B. Story
W. H. Harvey
Bailey
Cleveland
Harvey Gatch
Will Gatch
Xenia
Philip S. Gatch
Thomas Hutchinson
Milford Cornet
Madisonville
Green Lawn
Frank Scott
Mr. Gibson
Baptist
McElwaine
Lima
Ajor C. H. Blackburn
Promnce
M. E
Suney
D. C Ridgway
Odd Fellows
G. A. R. Hall
Local Social Notes From Kentucky Visitants and Birthdays
Misses Mary Gardner and Mabel Ward spent Sunday in our village. Lena Penn celebrated her seventeenth birthday with friends including Minnie Dudley and Susie Hall. George Hartwell and Bruce Kirgan visited Mt. Carmel while Mrs. Varrie Cole and others returned home after extended visits. Martha Morse hosted visitors from Chattanooga and Georgetown. decorations planned by G A R No. 487.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pye
Louisville
Kentucky
Mary Gardner
Mabel Ward
Our Village
George Hartwell
Bruce Kirgan
Mt. Carmel
Ora Kyle
Miantenay
Georgetown
Lena Penn
Varrie Cole
Springfield
Jennie Harding
Somerset
T. L. Wyatt
Mia
Carrie Carley
Carrie
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Morse
Rhoda Welch
Harding
Harry Hopkins
Hamlet
Leon
Minnie Dudley
Anna Perrine
Adam Foster
Mira Eppert
Lilly Perrine
Susie Hall
Mamie Hopkins
Fons Edwards
James Smith
Charles Slade
John Ryland
Wes
Poughiy
Charles Hall
Frank Thurber
Ary Well
Geo
Ryland
Walnut Hills
H. K. Powell
Chen Grove
Clermont Sallary
Amelia
Comedian Billy McAllister Endorses Patent Remedy
In a letter from New York City dated March 27 1886 Billy McAllister the famous comedian reports ten years of severe dyspepsia and after using two and a half boxes Renpt Bentine claims full relief. He recommends the remedy to fellow performers and signs as Wo J McAllister at 207 East 62nd Street Lebanon Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren Pt Bentine
Wo. J. McAlister
Tobacco prizing crops urged from Williamsburg expert
Joseph Dennis of Williamsburg with seven years in tobacco handling offers to take orders for prizing crops. He has an improved press and will travel to any part of Clermont or Brown counties upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dennis
Williamsburg
Clermont
Brown Counties
Williams Grocery Promises Low Prices at Williamsburg
G W Williams leads the Williamsburg grocery trade with rising business and claims the best bargains near Cincinnati. A full stock includes coffee, sugars, provisions, canned goods, flour and all staples at reduced prices. Come and see for yourself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Williams
Williamsburg
Cincinnati
Elmer Ely Sells Spring Goods at Low Prices
Elmer Ely of Bantam advertises a large invoice of spring goods for sale to his growing trade at low figures. Items listed include 20 pounds sugar $1.00, calico muslin 4c, men and women shoes $1.35, jeans pants $1.00, with weekly wagon trips and delivery on next trip. Highest market price paid for produce May 4 ts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Ely
Bantam
Gratitude and notices from Newtonsville and surrounding towns
A letter thanks friends for care of a mother and lists locals by name. It mentions H McCribben of Moscow visiting the Courier, Brownell the Cincinnati photographer, Dr J T Huggins dentist, Townsley & Robinson selling fuel stores, J E OHara Co Cheap Store in Cincinnati, G HARRIS painter, U P White hayrakes plows sale, and a Fourth of July event in Clermont towns. Also notes a job ad and hymn book drive.
Probate Trustee Appointed for Laurem A Meek Estate
The Probate Court of Clermont County Ohio appoints Thomas Needham as trustee of the Laurem A Meek estate in trust for creditors. Creditors must present claims as required by law. Dated Batavia Ohio May 28 1887 May 25-14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Ohio
Laurem A. Meek
Homas Needham
Batavia
Notice of probate for B D Scott in Blanchester Ohio
B D Scott of Blanchester Ohio has filed to be appointed administrator of the estate of Claraent Ora Recta. The Probate Court of Clermont County processes the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Scott
Blanchester
Ohio
B.D. Scott
Tobacco Business Grows as Local Shops Paint Homes
The article notes Ketchum's booming tobacco trade and a town few notables can recognize. Three newly painted houses belong to Maria Arma Cost, George Wien, and Samuel Power, while Clifford Armacost and Albert Schlotterbeck attended an ice cream supper at George Clermontville. Rev James McMath from Moscow preached last Sabbath. Emma White and Emma M Carnes are mentioned along with visits by Carrie Bush and Lottie Lakin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Bushee
Lottie Lakin
Local Notices From Town Visitors and Visits
Rev L C Duputy of Boston visited A B Malott’s. Miss Eva Brown of Cincinnati stays a few days at home. James Hill and Wayne Thompson fence for Joseph Brown. George and John Conover returned from New Richmond. Orrie Goodwin visited Newtonsville. George Flicher held a dance last Wednesday with a good crowd. Catholic church members observed Assendon. Wickersham of Westboro was in town. Lida Long and Emma Jones visited Byron Jones Saturday. Megan and mother of Newtonsville visited A Flicher recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Duputy
Boston
A. B. Malott
Eva Brown
Cincinnati
James Hill
Wayne Thompson
Joseph Brown
George
John Conover
New Richmond
Orrie Goodwin
Newtonsville
George Flicher
Assendon
Wickersham
Westboro
Lida Long
Emma Jones
Byron Jones
Ward Megan
Mother
A. Flicher
Fridman Visitors and Local Gatherings Highlight Week
Clermontville and Nicholsville residents enjoyed social visits at William Porter's while Will Fridman and a Law School friend returned home. Eugene Knox hosted a sizable party last Saturday evening. Monroe Sunday schools gathered at Mt. Zion with brief talks by Rev. Campbell Burnett Parker Willis and G H Fridman. A permanent group is anticipated and the next meeting is planned for Franklin in late June. Thomas K Bushman and Lily Seeger wed last Tuesday at William Clark's per Squire Illis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
G. H. Fridman
Franklin
Thomas K. Bushman
Lily Seeger
Squire Illis
William Clark’s
Local Social Notes and Arrivals At Springfield
Miss Mattie Aultman returns from a pleasant visit at Springfield. Harmon of Dayton spent Sunday here. William Grainge of Kentucky was in town on legal business last week. Onry Ulrey visited his family recently. Will Reed moves from Sencenetsy to Cincinnati for work. Prof. Mills presented a variety show last Wednesday and Thursday. Miss Josie Grossheim returns home. Mrs. Walter Burke visits relatives. Miss Anna Sargent leaves Monday for Washington and will visit Pittsburgh before returning. Dr. Fee takes a short vacation from the drug store. Mr. Hannah of Georgetown is here in his place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatch
Xenia
Birdie
Jennie Gatch
Milford
John Holmes
Thomas Kemp
Cincinnati
Ida Bird
Mattie Anderson
Lara Heywood
Holmes
C. P. McClelland
W. H. McClelland
J. E. Myers
Washington D. H
Miss Kerr
Clem Sears
Addie
Morris Snyder
William Chaney
Star Gazer Distri
Irwin
Shiloh
T. D. Kemp
Salem
William Karns
Oak Grove
Court Smith
Charleston
H. E. McClelland
Goshen Township
Will Meyer
Murdoch
Epaice Post
U. S
Sons of Veterans
Post Hall
Ahere
Lillie Scott
Loveland
Goshen
M. E
Batavia
Ada Applegate
Tina Stouder
Bertha Cox
Colorado
Blanche Anshutz
Sallie James
Mattie Aultman
Springfield
Oe Harmon
Dayton
William Grainge
Kentucky
Onry Ulrey
Will Reed
Sencenetsy
Prof
Mills
Josie Grossheim
Walter Burke
Anna Sargent
Washington
Pittsburg
Dr. Fee
Mr. Hannah
Georgetown
Laurel and Amelia Ohio Bride Weds Miss Minnie Turner
A marriage was held at the bride's parents residence near Amelia Ohio uniting Herbert Wilson of Laurel and Miss Minnie Turner with the ceremony conducted by ea Hancock. The event accompanies Decoration Day plans and a selected choir for music with speakers including Hon George Parrott of Dayton and other notable guests. Visitors include Mrs Ruie Ault of Cincinnati and Miss Ida V Canter of El Paso Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
Ohio
Herbert Wilson
Laurel
Minnie Turner
Ea Hancock
A.C. Armacost
Queen City
George Parrott
Dayton
Ruie Ault
Cincinnati
Ida V Canter
el Paso
Texas
George
David Bainum
Joseph Burbage
Clermont Courier
Gas money paid to Treasurer and local notices
A list of local items reports gas funds paid to Treasurer Dart E Fee. A thirteen year old girl Julia Freeman drowned after possibly walking or falling into a river near a saw mill with her body later washing ashore at Reed's. home Newport Kentucky visiting aunt Nancy Wilson. Rev D W Parks to be ordained and installed June 2 with presbytery attendees. Lancaster steamer missed noon run delaying local gas supply and town lighting. other notes include socials and visits, a jail case, and Memorial Day arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dart
E. Fee
Julia Freeman
Reed
Newport
Nancy Wilson
D. W. Parks
Presbyterian Church
Straus
Batavia
Cincinnati Presbytery
Lancaster
M. Jamieson
Sonny Ward
Blairville
John Mulloy
Chris
Ebersole
Nelsons
Nelson
Jamieson
Devon Road
Sanne Laurel
M. E
I. E. Sentiman
New Jersey
George W. McMurchy
R. A
Odd Fellows’ Hall
G. W. Castlen
Thomas Castlen
Rose Lawn
Henrge Parrott
Dayton
Chas. Browning
Wilmington
Hulick Bros. organ sale in Williamsburg debut
Mrs N J Walker of Wilil haw reports a large shipment of tail line 8 finest come to Williamsburg Prices crate Call and see for yourself Remember the place Second street back of Masonic Hall Buy planos and organs of Hulick Bros Batavice Ohio and save money Instrument warranted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Walker
Wilil
Williamsburg
Second Street
Masonic Hall
Planos
Hulick Bros
Batavice Ohio
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Bantam Precinct
Batavia Precinct
John E. Moore
Ee Crete
Aly
Em Cjeadsia
Special
Curtis
Batavia Special
Thomas Thompson
A. T. Cowen
W. A. ‘Ownsley
Felicity Precinct
Amelia Precinct
B. W. Smith
Pierce
Nh Pierce
Smith
Amelia Et
D. . Mary
Prickett
Milford Precinct
D. K. Harvey
Andy Miller
Mr. Sweet
W.S. Simmons
Monroe Township
John L. Barkley
Ebon R Cook
Geo. W. Dixon
Andrew Jackson
Martin Koettel
Bennett Lewis
James Norris
William Powell
Alonzo Robinson
John C. Shaw
Simpson Sly
Joseph Schneider
Martin Keettel
Jackson Township
M. H. Tucker
Felicity
Rte Sree
Felicit Corporation
Reanet
William G. Richey
Pan J Felicity Corporation
Miami
A.J Sweet
J. E. Christy
Merris
Thomas Brown
Matilda G Brunk
H. Cover
Yeph Adaline Hensel
C. H. Hall
Jos Rosselot
Bethel Precinct
George G. Crane
A. Simpkins
Bethel Corporation
E Corpo i
Milner
M. W. Fagaly
Callon
J. M. Goodwin
J. H. Brown
N. M. Hibbitts
Clermont Sabbath School Union
Roudebush
F. B. Wrimtam
W. D. Johnson
Billy McAllister
New York City
Private Formula Co
BURG
Lance
Cnuiavel
Libbie Dionne
Charles Dionne
Lewis Dionne
Willie Dionne
H. ©. McCribben
Moscow
Hutchinson
Kansas
Brownell
Cincinnati PhOeraphst
Ooe
J. T. Huggins
Townsley & Robinson
J. E. O’hara & Co
East Pearl Street
Orro G. Harris
U. P. White
New
Richmond
Bavavia
Race Street
Cora Emper
Sneema Brine
Epworth
Union
Point Pleasant
Moore’s
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