Court Matters in Local Proceedings Offer Mixed Divorces and Sentences
The court reports several verdicts and actions including a guilty game law verdict against Wesley South, dismissals in Magdalena Schumacher vs Wilson Barber, and a three year sentence for Burney Noble on rape. Other cases set for trial include Devon vs Keen and Nichols vs Daughters, with notes on absences and a Belle county divorce decree affecting Laura and Judge Davis ordering restoration of maiden name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
State
Wesley South
Magdalena Schumacher
Wilson Barber
George L. Marsh
Cincinnati
Lucien M. Dawson
Melita Sargent
A. G. Hubbard
Felicity Board of Education
Stephen Cramer
State of Ohio
Andrew Sly
James Lanham
Bell
Felicity
Henry Robinson
Burney Noble
Davis
W. P. Devon
Keen
Ella B. Davis
Howard Malott
Mellie Clare
Wm. C. Woods
Geo. W. Cook
C. A. Sprague
P. J. Nichols
Kate Daughters
James Fitten
John G. Doren
Mary Rich
George Gear
Benjamin Wilson
Laura
Benjamin
Lee Grant Naylor
Belle
Gen. Grant
District Democrats Tackle Washington Spectacles in Eleventh
The Eleventh thermostat of party fighting sees Pattison Leedom Eylar and others vying for the nomination with Cors, Tarbell, Higgins and more named as possible contenders. Convention room battles will decide the candidate while public sentiment may shift to Republicans later. Stirling Moore and 12 Berr & Barr advertise locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Thomas L. Hamer
John L. Pattison
Clermont
John P. Leedom
Adams County
Silcott
Canada
Congressional
Leedom
Joe. Eylar
Adams
Brown
Judge Coryell
Representative Pennell
George Tyler
Ellsberry
Tarbell
Pike County
Eylar
Joseph W
John
Thomas Higgins
Highland
H. L. Dickey
Ed DeBruin
J. M. Dittey
Charley Collins
This County
Sloane
Washington D. C. ladies pen letter to Indiana mother
A group of Washington D. C. women wrote a tender note to Jennie Benson’s mother in Indiana after the young woman’s death by suicide. The letter expresses sympathy and asserts the care given to Benson by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D. H
Jennie Benson
Indiana
Washington D. C
Newtonsville pair named to posts at Xenia soldiers home
J D Clark of Newtonsville is appointed financial agent of the soldiers and sailors orphans home at Xenia and his wife becomes librarian. Clark handles hundreds of thousands of dollars with a salary of 800 dollars a year and his wife 250 dollars plus free rent, combining for a comfortable income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Clark
Newtonsville
Xenia
Gardens and gossip in a rural hometown column
Pineapples cheap this year and strawberries ripening. Banter on gardening, cooking, and local scenes. Mrs. John Young sells pies for church funds. A wedding in Georgetown links Miss Maud Leeds and Will Fee as time marches on. Sincerely wishing happiness to the couple and a nod to Simmons Liver Regulator for dyspepsia relief.
Decoration Day Observances Across Towns
Memorial services mark Decoration Day with sermons from Rev. J. M. Roberts Rev. Ruggles and Rev. Joseph R Powell. Posts from Amelia Bethel Locust Corner and Bantam join in ceremonies at Old Bethel Grand Band and G A R unit participate. Decorations planned at Laurel Bantam Neville Monterey and Monroe. Preachers include Clayton Nichols and George W Hulick with Mc Mullen and Hypes among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Post
Corps and Sons of Veterans
Amelia
Locust Corner
George Fulton
Bantam
Old Bethel Cemetery
Clayton Nichols
Madisonville
G. A. R. Post
Bethel
Bethel Band
Sharps and Flats critique of society notes in Cincinnati paper
A Cincinnati daily turns to festival society notices as “sharps and flats.” The column mocks the gush of names and anecdotes about social figures, questions the journalism method, and laments overpowered news value while acknowledging the page’s demand.
Designing Brewster for Indiana Soldier's Monument
A critical unmapped review attacks Geo T Brewster's crowning figure design for Indiana soldiers' monument. The piece condemns the Liberty on a globe motif with an eagle, sword, and torch as inappropriate for soldiers and mocks the pose, urging a scroll bearing brave dead and military gear instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ Monument Commissioners of
Indiana
Geo. T. Brewster
Barthold
Jeanette
Brewster
Indiana Boys
Poisoned dinner leaves Williams burg family near death
Isaac McKeever a wealthy Williamsburg farmer and his wife hosted a large dinner test that nearly killed them. Mrs McKeever fainted in an orchard attacked by a drove of hogs while guests Emma McKeever Effie Stevens and George Neville suffered poisoning. Neighbors rescued the woman and others. The family is prominent and related to Hon. James McKeever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac McKeever
Wiliamsburg
George Neville
Mr. McKeever
Williamsburg
James McKeever
Closing Programme at Local School under Prof Byron Williams
The school under Professor Byron Williams closed its final term with a detailed programme. Readings and musical selections featured Miss Gussie Curry Miss Maggie Christopher Emma Mellen Nellie Dennison E D Haynes Catherine Ward G W Keen Mary McGrew R R Waters and others. Diplomas were presented as the hall overflowed with friends of the scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Williams
Williams
Gussie Curry
Maggie Christopher
Messrs
Haynes
Christopher
A. C. Christopher
Abilene Smiter
Emma Mellen
Nellie Dennison
Lone
the Lost Chord
E. D. Haynes
Catherine Ward
G. W. Keen
Haynes and Christopher
Josephine Haynes
Sweet Home
R. R. Waters
Mary McGrew
Curry
Messars
Old Soldiers and the Census Hiring Rates
Supervisor Wright reports efforts to appoint old soldiers as enumerators under the census law. Applications are higher in country districts than cities. About fifty percent of eligible soldiers are appointed district-wide, with Clinton, Warren, Clermont, Butler near fifty percent, Cincinnati about one third, and Hamilton County outside Cincinnati with several townships and corporations receiving a few appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot Wright
Cincinnati
Uncle Sam
Clinton County
Warren
Clermont
Butler
Hamilton County
Delhi
Anderson and
Green
Whitewater
Harrison, Colerain
Symmera
Elmwood
Hartwell
College Hill
Clifton
Norwood
Pleasant Ridge
Montgomery
Miamiville School Programs and Local Social Happenings
A variety of school events and community activities are listed. The Miamiville scholars presented an evening program with recitations, dialogues, songs, and a play. The Loveland musical society plans a picnic, and the lawn tennis club opens grounds. Other items include an excursion for teachers, June drama by Fairview amateurs, a Clermontville party, and an ice cream festival in Williamsburg. Bantam school closes with a nine month term and a festive meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
Ohio River
Bantam
Crane
Local Notices From Batavia and Surrounding Towns
Personal mentions include Mrs George Temme of Newport visiting Loveland and Judge J B Swing in town for court. Lucien Weaver from Owensville recovering from typhoid fever. Eva White visiting Batavia with her father ex-treasurer T P White. Frank Bradley heading to Cincinnati to study music book composition. Warren Pegg and Guy Norris arriving from Garden City Kansas to spend the summer in Batavia. A B Stuments attends Grand Lodge K of Ponnow in Cleveland. Frank Roberts, Lillie Davis and Robert Davis entertain Batavia guests from New Richmond. Rev John Rice and family travel from Bethel to Oakland California for Mr Rice’s pastorate. Will Apple from Ashland visits Clermont friends. Percy Jamieson appointed superintendent at brick yard. Joseph Bupp sells half interest to Joseph Knight of Williamsburg for 3000. Stirling & Moore buy a new 1200 hearse after wreck. Batavia M E Guild hosts strawberry festival Tuesday evening. Cattle and horses to Patchell & Peddicord for stock sale at Stonelick next Saturday. Stirling & Moore offer Harness Fly nets and Whips. quality and price emphasized. Henier DD S will open office after Thursday. remote appointments by mail. Hulick-Weaver reunion at Tate’s grave June 8 with dinner at 6. Bethel school board names new teachers: Tarbell, Porter, Fitzpatrick, Swing, Reed. Men’s suits advertised at deep discounts. various price cuts listed. McKeever & McKeever sell grocery dept to A K Peterson. large dry goods/invoice arriving. Stirling & Moore promote carriage and buggy sales. N J Walker of Williamsburg resumes millinery at Bea property opposite post office. Simmona Liver Regulator advertised as remedy.
Runaway at Rapps brakes carriage. Butler injured
A handsome carriage owned by F UC Butler of Halington ran away near Rapp's on Thursday evening. The frightened horse bolted, throwing Butler from the vehicle before the bridge. The carriage overturned into the run, Butler badly bruised but escaped more serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. UC. Butler
Halington
Butler
Rapp’s
Mr. Butler
Hood's Sarsaparilla Upgraded to Standard Medicine Claim
A respected physician asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla has surpassed patent medicines and earned standard medicine status through its proven merits and numerous notable cures as an effective alterative and tonic.
Prize awards for top spelling head marks in Bantam
Three bound books were given as prizes to the top three in spelling head marks for the year. La uria Bainum Laura Swick and George Hughe received the prizes. Professor Crane departs Bantam to Felicity, leaving behind many friends and good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauria Bainum
Laura Swick
George Hughe
Crane
Felicity
Wilk
Bantam
Fire bug alarmed North Owensville copper shop
Residents report repeated arson attempts at Joseph Courtot's copper shop in North Owensville. A roof fire two weeks earlier was blamed on a chimney spark, and last Sunday smoke and flames spread from the windows before firefighters contained the blaze. A vigilant watch is kept as authorities seek the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Owensville
Joseph Courtot
Military pension roles show several beneficiaries and amounts
Frederick Simmons of Company C Ninth New Jersey Infantry Volunteer receives 7200 dollars per month starting March 4 1890 with an increase. John Schneider of Company G Ohio Volunteer Infantry receives 17 dollars per month from February 7 1889 original. Hugh McNair of Company D 153 Ohio Volunteer Infantry receives 14 dollars per month from April 15 1889 original. Thomas B Ward Company Ten 10th Ohio Volunteer Infantry receives 10 dollars per month from August 27 1888 original. Charles Kayser Company M Fourth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry receives 12 dollars per month from January 14 1889 original. Rachael E Day widow Elisha F Day Company G Fifty eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry receives 12 60 dollars per month from February 6 18 percent E G Penn Amelia Ohio was their attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Simmons
N. J. Infantry
John Schneider
Hugh McNair
Thomas B. Ward
Charles Kayser Co. M
Rachael E. Day
Elisha F. Day
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burney
Adair Law—Court
Washington
Stirling & Moore's
Berr & Barr
Batavia
John Young
M. E. Church
Joe Bicking
Westphalia
Boyd and
Heinrici
Paradise
Adam and Eve
Judge Hulick
Dennison
Harriet Prescott Shafford
Miss Spofford
Will Fee
Tom
Simmons Liver Regulator
DER
J. M. Roberts
Edenton
Decoration Day
Ruggles
Joseph R Powell
Olive Branch
J. P. Murphy
Branch
Laurel
George W. Hulick
M. E
Neville
Zeno H. Scott Post
Clermontville
Monterey
Presbyterian Church
Hypes
Sherman
McMullen
Sharon
Hartman
Wm. Predmore
Oo de Jones
Doeskin
Prof. Vanderboten
John A. Graw
F. A. Ladle
Scott
E. Israel
Dr. Aris
Joh
E. Steperman
Indiana Soldier’s Monument
Commission
Isaac M'Keever
Milford High School
Miamiville
Lloyd Stump Ding Dong Dell
Homer Ware
Clemmie Davis
Maud and
Helen
Grandma
Helen Thayer
Elizabeth Zane
Frank Smith
Hettie Chapman
Charlie Thayer
Cora Groves
Thayer
the Shoemaker
Freddie Groves
Daisy Terwillegar
Mother
F. Newton
Lottie Beltz
May Terwillegar
Batchelor
Fred Groves
Gumtowh Women Association
Eight Persons
The
Musical Society
Amateur Society of
Fairview
Quack Doctor
Tom Bushman
Country Side
Young People’s Old Society of the
Presbyterian Church of Williamsburg
Philena M. Penn
Fannile
Mayme
Bertha Robinson
Mamie Hopkins
Festis Edwards
Lincoln Robinson
Merril Atwood
Harry Powell
Davie Homan
George Temme
Newport
J. B. Swing
Mr. Lippert
Lucien Weaver
T. P. White
Miss Eva
Frank Bradley
Sun Office
Warren Pegg
Guy Norris
Garden City
Kansas
Will
A.B. Stuments
Grand Lodge
K. of
Ponow
Cleveland
Frank Roberts
Lillie Davis
Robert Davis
New Richmond
Judge Davis
John Rice
Ser
Oakland
California
Rice
Will Apple
Ashland
Daniel Hamilton
Percy Jamieson
Joseph Bupp
Budd's Steam Brick Works
Joseph Knight
Stirling & Moore
M. EF. Guild
Patchell & Peddicord
Stonelick
Henier
DD. S
Main Street
Hulick-Weaver
Tate’s
Bethel Schow
Prof
Anna Porter
Gertie Fitzpatrick
Lizzie Swing
Lizzie Reed
H Linn. Ley & Son
Hustlers
McKeever & McKeever
A. K. Peterson
Mas. N. J. Walker
Bea
Ofice
Simmona
Rapp's
Boston
Penn's Pensions
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