Frank Fitzwater forgery case shocks Cincinnati merchants
The Fitzwater brothers, Frank and Edgar, former grocers in Elk Lick, forged to cover mercantile debts. Frank surrendered in Cleveland after a year on the run, facing four indictments and a $1200 bond posted by their father. Edgar’s whereabouts are unknown but expected soon. The incident draws sharp judgment on criminal credit deception.
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Fitzwater
Frank
Edgar
Elk Lick
Tom Teal
Frank Fitzwater
Cleveland
Guand
TWO TOUGHS TAKE TOWN AS GRAND JURY INTERVIEW ENDS
Charles Bolender and LaFayette Mc Chesney testified before the grand jury on the Bethel mystery case but offered no new light. After dismissal, they drank sour mash and headed toward Centerville where a town clash followed. Bolender and McChesney drew concealed weapons, leading to indictments for carrying weapons and disorderly conduct.
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Charles Bolender
Bethel
LaFayette McChesney
Centerville
Messrs
Boldader
McChesney
Remembering Batavia's Fallen Soldiers in Sacred Graves
The piece honors old soldiers buried in Batavia's cemetery salute to duty and memory. It contrasts their quiet sleep with the living's duty to show reverence, flags, and flowers, urging citizens to honor the departed as a testament to patriotism and gratitude. It ends with local ads for the Palace Stable and Gem refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Sudden Death Of George Everhart In Local Cemetery
Rev Robert Ely delivered a touching eulogy beside an open grave for George Everhart oldest citizen of the town and first male child born here aged seventy four. Everhart recently returned from California after suffering a malignant facial growth and died after a sudden collapse at his sister Mrs Ruth Davis home. He was unmarried and well respected for his love of gentler sports and popularity with all ages.
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Robert Ely
George Everhart
Ely
Ruth Davis
William Everhart
Everhart
California
Cincinnati
Skeletons in His Pocket A New Richmond Man In Jail
Juan Nelson of New Richmond is jailed after the grand jury views fourteen burglary tools and lock picking instruments. Detective Crawford demonstrated how the items operate, indicting Nelson for burglary and petit larceny. He is about forty, with a prior penitentiary term, and alleged to frighten local residents along the riverfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Nelson
New Richmond
Grand
Crawford
River Front
Julius Beyer
Bush Buerkley
How to Grow Cabbages and Fight Garden Pests
An experienced farmer shares practical cabbage growing tips from the Farm Journal. Choose rich soil and heavy manuring, sow seeds in June for winter heads, thin to one stalk, and guard against flea via lime or ashes. Protect against green worm with soap sands or scalding water, dust Persian powder, and avoid premature hard heads by careful hoeing and root shifting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Journal
Atkinson
Foot found in river hints at shanty-boat murder
May 26 dispatch from Chile reports a body recovered from water near Bear Creek tied in a sack with a handkerchief at the throat and a weighted head. The deceased, about 35 to 40, 5 feet 10, had light brown hair and mustache. hands and one foot missing and skull crushed. Indications point to another shanty-boat murder.
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Chile
Bear Creek
Uncle Tom's Cabin Tent Exhibition by Langstaff’s troupe
Langstaff’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin Troupe presents a tent show today. The well known company, praised by audiences, features Uncle Tom and other characters in a classic performance. Also advertised is Syrup of Figs, 50c and 1.00 bottles, sold by leading druggists.
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Langstaff
Uncle Tom
Topsy
Eva
St. Clair
Legree
Marks
Eliza
Cass
Gumpton Cute
Chloe
Ophelia
Accident at Portsmouth Ends Fatally for Butcher
A butcher named Fred Muller died after a rickety ladder gave way while hanging meat. The hook caught him above the eye and penetrated the skull. Found unconscious by a customer, he had been suspended for over half an hour.
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Portsmouth
Fred Muller
Scarlet fever cautions amid city health drive
The city faces scarlet fever with precautions urged to curb spread. Health officer visits likely filthy spots and alleys for cleanup. Citizens urged to cooperate and not hinder the officer.
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Teass
Jackson Sun
Riot Threat Flares Over Tobacco Theft in Williamsburg
Williamsburg residents faced a tense week as two colored men, James and Nathaniel Anderson, were arrested on riot and assault charges after a tobacco theft incident linked to a wagon loan. Sheriff Keen later jailed five suspects, with bail set at $100 for Philip Alexander and George Davis.
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Williamsburg
Squire McLean
Samuel Harris
Afton
Hanson Hukel
Andersons
James
Nathaniel
Harris
Hukel
Wm. White
Darkies
White
Sheriff Keen
Morgan
Thurman Alexander
Burg
Alexander
Philip Alexander
Geo. Davis
Decoration Day Observances Spelled Out Across County
The article lists Decoration Day events for multiple posts with speakers at Milford Fayetteville Olive Branch Moscow and schoolchildren leading the procession to the cemetery. Times noted include 10 a m and addresses by Prof Tarball Captain Manning and Prof Turnipseed. Also mentions a health ad for Ayer s Sarsparilla and a Gem fruit display.
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Prof. Tarball
Post Hall
Milford
L. D. Manning
Fayetteville
Woodmansee
Town Hall
Henry F. Miller
Olive Branch
Turnipseed
Moscow
M. E
Residence of Aaron Brown Bethel Entered Last Week
A Bethel residence owned by Aaron Brown was unlawfully entered last week and valuable property including a watch and money vanished. A reward of 25 dollars is offered by Mr. Brown for information leading to the thief or recovery of the goods.
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Aaron Brown
Bethel
Brown
Fire destroys Cox barn at Hill's Station
The Cox barn at Hill's Station burned last Friday with 100 bushels of corn lost from the stock. The blaze was reportedly fed by matches held by Cox's young son. Loss estimated at about 500 dollars. Prof. Lukens continues as Lebanon schools principal for year fourteen. Miss Adams for year sixteen. Miss Wright for year thirteen. Miss Beachy and Miss Hall for year eleven. janitor Mr. Hinkle for year twenty three. Lebanon residents move through life unchanged in politics and faith, noting strong markets.
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Gilbert Cox
Hill’s Station
Lukens
Board of Directors of
Lebanon
Wilson Loyd Recovers After Saloon Shooting and Mill Scalding
About a year after being shot in a Lebanon saloon, Wilson Loyd survived the attacker’s imprisonment and a gunshot lodged near his chest. Weeks ago he suffered severe scalding at a paper mill, which allowed doctors to remove the flattened ball near a rib. he is now recovering from both incidents.
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Tom Swearingen
Clayton
Adams County
Tom
Davis
Wilson Loyd
Lebanon
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
American home ideal in President Harrison speech
The speech to Utah citizens elevates the American home as the foundation of national life. It praises the home as the single crowned domain of one wife, contrasting it with other nations and urging the sentiment to adorn every household doorway.
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Harrison
Utah
Aeneas Falls Into Well and Is Rescued
An employee named Aeneas working for John Prather at Bethel fell into a well while fetching water on Sunday. She gazed at her reflection, losing balance and tumbling eighteen feet, but was quickly fished out with only a minor injury from a broken toilet? and no lasting harm.
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Aeneas
John Prather
Bethel
Ed Scott’s bicycle mishap leaves clerk injured and hospital planned
Ed Scott the jeweler and postmaster, bruised but recovering, plans to resume business. His clerk rode a bicycle, toppled into a creek, and was carried home by carriage. The incident ends with talk of Scott opening a hospital for the disabled and broken sports.
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Ed Scott
Kirk. Kennedy
Scott
Stricken Traveler Found at Bata Then Sent to Dayton
A penniless man called for William as he arrived at Bata via the river road. James Perkins, a Dayton native, suffered a back neck injury causing mental derangement but had lucid intervals. He said he was pushed from a car by a conductor and was cared for by Marshal High and a physician. He recovered enough to travel to Dayton with clothing, scrip, and a railroad pass.
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Batavia
William
Marshal High
James Perkins
Dayton
Physicians Meeting in Clermont County 1891 Officers Elected
The Clermont County Medical Society met May 20 1891 in the court house with doctors Ashburn Erdman Richardson Kennedy Hill Mitchell Coombs Curry Bennett Redrow present. Officers elected: President Erdman vice president Redrow secretary Ashburn treasurer Kennedy. board of censors Coombs Richardson Mitchell.
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Clermont County Medical Society
Court House
Ashburn
Erdman
Richardson
Kennedy
Hill
Mitchell
Coombs
Curry Bennett
Redrow
Percy M. Ashburn
R. ¥. Erdman
Isaac Redrow
Phillip Kennedy
Board of Censors
J. P. Richardson
T. A. Mitchell
Bennett
Curry
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Memphis
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Blairville
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