Pension Bill Passes Senate and Heads to House
The Senate approved the pension bill allowing disabled Civil War veterans with honorable service to receive monthly pensions starting upon filing. It sets a maximum rate of twenty four dollars for total incapacity, and prorates for lesser disability, with provisions for dependent parents and electing to pursue claims under this act or existing laws. The bill moves to the House for concurrence.
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Death ends the long career of Gen Durbin Ward
General Durbin Ward a famed Ohio figure and Civil War veteran died at his Lebanon home on Saturday from kidney related blood poisoning. He served as district attorney in southern Ohio and played a long political role, with service in the state senate and multiple campaigns, celebrated for his war record and public service.
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Clermont County
Batavia
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Death of a Veteran and Local Obituaries Highlight County
The Jackson township home saw the death of Cornelius Harlow aged ninety one, a Clare County pioneer tied to his farm, with kin including Mrs. Oric King. Other obituaries note Mrs. Sarah W. Coray of Neville aged ninety, and Samuel Buchanan near Calvary aged eighty three, all remembered as respected local figures. The Marlboro mills dispute sparked town unrest as workers struck over pay and witnessed clashes with wealth.
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Bankers Daughter shines as Batavia stage thrills Clermont
Batavia's People's Theatre hosts an acclaimed Banker's Daughter with Mrs Kate Belt in the title role and Miss Florence Bicking as Mrs Brown. The crowd-pleasing performance featured elegant costumes, superb music, and spotlights on talent from Batavia and surrounding towns, with praise for Mrs Belt and Bicking and for the remarkable stagecraft and orchestra.
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The Editor's Soft Snap and Grand Jury Contention
A long critique on the editor’s constant work ethic and legacy in journalism contrasts with a Fayette County Herald note arguing grand juries should not be a farce in capital crime cases. The piece also notes the Ottawa wedding of Maude Woopipy Hoodliof to George Lindsey with details of gifts and attire.
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State v Carpenter chicken case highlighted in court contoversies
This week's court notes record numerous real estate transactions and probate matters. The sole major item is State vs Selina Carpenter linked to a chicken case, with other cases includingDemur sustained in Bigam case, settlements, security for costs and numerous parcel transfers in Goshen, Miami, Jefferson, and surrounding townships.
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Joseph Clare
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Samuel L. Garrison
Carrie Monroe
Mary A. Anderson
Nathan Anderson
A. H. Norman
Miss Carpenter Sits In Court Over Chickens Case
Miss Carpenter of Stonelick township spent Monday in court listening to counsel and examining witnesses in a case involving her and a neighbor over a flock of forty one chickens and a pet white rooster. The lengthy proceedings featured jury viewing and attorney questioning as Mrs Carpenter participated in the hearings.
Poultry Suspects and a Questioned Trial at Night
A jury heard a case tied to a farmer’s son and a group of penned poultry named Old Blue Peck Yellow Whitey Daisy and Blacky with white ruchings and a red polonaise headdress. Mrs Carpenter watched as verdicts came in after a long night in Judge Swing’s room with matrimonial notices following the proceedings.
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Postmaster Tischer accused of defaming soldier for pension case
The Neville postmaster is charged with writing to the Pension Office to discredit witnesses for Henry D. Hahn a drummer in the 12th O V I who sought a pension. Tischer allegedly sought to escape prosecution by retracting his statements and is linked to political bias against soldiers’ pensions. The piece urges voters to remember him in the coming canvass.
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Twice Married by Judge Schooley in Open County Work
Justice of the peace Charley Schooley of Wayne township tied a Brown County couple in marriage outside his jurisdiction. A neighbor alerted him to potential penalties, but the couple shortly learned of the error and the Brown County squire re sealed their union. Schooley ended with $2 plus hard earned experience in the risks of overreaching authority.
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Brown County
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The Presidents Mother-in-Law
A private letter from Medina New York describes Miss Frankie Folsom’s mother and family ties noting her mother is a fine lady and that Frankie was brought up with several intimate acquaintances who regard her as accomplished and sensible.
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