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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1892

Page

1

Vote tally shows Hulick push in Sixth District

The article presents county by county results for governor candidates with Campbell and McKinley figures, urging residents to back Judge Hulick for Congress as a display of county pride. It notes postmaster appointment in Mt. Olive and local social, cultural, and business updates across Clermont, Clinton, Greene, Warren counties and nearby towns.

Mori Borr Ea Keen Campbells Cordon Campbell's Campbell’s Clermont County Oempba Dee Ashenhurst Seitz Campbell Clinton County McKinley R Campbell Highland County Bate Ashenhhurst Tdi Greene County Aehonhurat Warren County Pattison Hulick Congress

Church notices and services across Mercer county area

Rev Schultz resumes duties in M E church after two week illness. Mrs Closson Baum from New York sang at morning service and at Presbyterian church in the evening. Rev Bell preached at Presbyterian church with handshake tradition. Rev Schwab praised at United Brethren church. Rev Gobiet now preaching in Portsmouth praised as popular. Prayer meeting topics listed for Presbyterian and M E churches. Next Sunday events include M E youth sermon and probationary members to be received. Stonelick Valley Baptist church holds morning and evening services on Liquor Traffic. Presbyterian next Sunday features Mind of Christ at 1 30 and a 7 30 praise service. Syrup of Figs advertised as family laxative. Walt's Lunch Rooms in Cincinnati billed for best coffee. Stirling & Moore Batavia listed.

Schultz M. E Mercer County Closson Baum New York Presbyterian Church Bell United Brethren Church Schwab Gobiet Portsmouth M. BE Stonelick Valley Baptist Church The Christ

Woodlief Brothers win World's Fair mail contract

The Woodlief Brothers William J R and R Y mail contractors secured the Chicago World's Fair mail delivery contract. Election judges must meet in Batavia this Friday to receive poll books and instruction materials. Albert Leeds of Mt Holly fell from a roof pile of rock caused injuries but he is expected to recover.

Woodlief Brothers William J. R R. Y Chicago Batavia Albert Leeds Mt. Holly

Cincinnati Florist Society Exhibition Sets Schedule at Music Hall

The Cincinnati Florist Society will hold its annual exhibition November 9, 11, and 12 at Music Hall featuring chrysanthemums begonias and cyclamen. A premium pool of 2.00 will be offered under association rules and proceeds benefit the Home of the Friendless and the Kindergarten Association with reduced rail fares planned by the C P W railroad for visitors.

Cincinnati Florist Society Music Hall Cincinnati C. P. & W. Railroad Company Kindergarten Association

Barn Fire Destroys Hogbin Property at Williamsburg

The barn of Thomas Hogbin at Williamsburg burned Thursday night. Rented by Samuel Carter, the loss includes cattle, horses, and farming implements with no insurance.

Thomas Hogbin Williamsburg Samuel Carter

Election and events span Batavia November notices

Election Tuesday November 8 lists local polling updates. Smith Sisters perform at Amelia on Wednesday November 9. Opening Batavia Lecture season set for city hall November 10 featuring Frank Maro Combina tion with an olio performance.

Smith Sisters Amelia Batavia City Hall Frank Maro

Lindale Couple to Wed in November Quiet Nuptials

On November 10 Miss Lulu Wyatt daughter of A E Wyatt of Lindale will marry Frank Thurber express messenger of a Western railroad now living in Leavenworth Kansas The ceremony will be noon in a small gathering after which the couple will take a special train to Cincinnati and then to Leavenworth for their new home The event is celebrated with best wishes from friends and relatives.

Lulu Wyatt A. E. Wyatt Lindale Frank Thurber Leavenworth Kansas Hamlet Lulu Miss Wyatt Amelia New Richmond Cincinnati

Bethel Creamery Sold for One Thousand Fifty Dollars

Bethel Creamery changed hands to a stock company formed by Wilson Smith J M Cook Joseph Clare A C Earhardt Andy Robinson James Brown Clark McMurchy Cyrus Crane Elmer Fagley and the Beck Sisters for 1050 dollars.

Bethel Creamery Wilson Smith J. M. Cook Joseph Clare A.C. Earhardt Andy Robinson James Brown Clark McMurchy Cyrus Crane Elmer Fagley Beck Sisters

Former Czar Subject Becomes American Citizen

Louis Sholsky a former subject of the Czar was yesterday made an American sovereign through probate court today wearing the crown of American manhood. Sholsky a bright young Moscow businessman is elated over his citizenship status.

Louis Sholsky Mr. Sholsky Moscow

Haloween Vandalism Not Widespread In Town

Thanks to marshal vigilance the usual spate of Halloween outrages on private homes was avoided. Several doors were damaged by cabbage stalks and some signs were displaced, but overall residents faced only minor annoyances.

Hallowe’en

Batavia Infirmary Guests Enjoy Music and Dance

The Batavia orchestra performed for inmates of the Infirmary by invitation of the superintendent. Residents joined in with musical selections and dance tunes, dancing and feasting to momentarily forget their hardships.

Batavia

Deacon McGill Bonds for Court Appearance in Assault Case

Wm C McGill a Bantam Presbyterian deacon posted 500 bond in common pleas for an assault on Mrs Deal keeper of the Bantam toll gate. During road repairs last summer he allegedly drew a penknife and tried to cut the gate rope after paying no toll, leaving Mrs Deal with a slight scratch and McGill unable to pass the gate delaying his passage about three miles.

Wm.c. McGill Deal Common Pleas Court McGill Presbyterian Church Bantam Alrey’s Run

Olive Branch Murderer Edward Jones Remains in Colum bus Jail Annex

Edward Jones, called the Olive Branch murderer, is moved from the annex at Colum bus to a cell awaiting orders for transportation to Batavia jail. A clerk’s paperwork deficiency delayed his transfer. trial date has not yet been set but is expected soon.

Edward Jones Olive Branch Columbus Batavia

A Pretty Party Hosted by Mrs Hamiltons Daughter

Miss Florence Hamilton gave a delightful evening party for many of the town's young society on Thursday night. She and her mother received guests gracefully and supper at 10 o'clock was a dainty affair. The gathering closed at midnight.

Florence Hamilton D. H. Hamilton Florence

Death of Mrs J S Griffith widow of Clermont lawyer

Mrs J S Griffith died at her Batavia home Friday in her 76th year after a short pneumonia illness. Born Amelia Eder in Rockville Maryland August 5 1816 she married James Harris in 1838 and later John S Griffith with whom she had seven children, four surviving. Funeral at the family residence featured Rev Schultz Judge L Swing and Frank White with large floral tributes.

J.S. Griffith John Simpson Griffith Clermont Batavia Amelia Eder Rockville Maryland Ohio James Harris Fulton John Griffith Bethel Belle Thomas A Mary James Emma William Schultz L. Swing Frank White Messrs J. R. Woodlief J. 8. Parrott William RK Walker J. B. Swing Albert Heinrici Charles Belt

The Law of Heredity

A Batavian kept a rooster whose foraging prowess faded after a gardener struck him with a rake. The rooster later bred many offspring, all humpbacked, with eggs having a hump in the middle resembling a small lamp chimney.

Gardner

Milwaukee Fire Destroys Millions in Gale with Wide Devastation

The Milwaukee blaze of last Friday night left 22 blocks of business houses and 800 cottages ruined. Grain elevators and trains burned. insurance estimates place losses at 7 million dollars. Autumn reunion reports a large gathering at D J Bishop's Hills Station home on October 15 1892.

Milwaukee

Wild Man of Borneo Terrifies Mt Pisgah Residents

Mt Pisgah and nearby locals report a nondescript wild man seen in timber near the area. Eyewitnesses describe eyes like inverted tea cups, a hair-covered nude body except for a strip of bagging at the waist, and blood-curdling howls at night. A hunt to capture the creature is being organized.

Mt. Pisgah

Promotion of a Clermont Boy

W S Salt of Bethel has left Memphis where he served five years as secretary to traffic managers for the L N C T and N N M V railroads. He accepted a similar post with the chairman of the Mexican Tra C Association in Mexico City. Salt plans to report to Mexico City about November 1 and we wish him continued success.

W.S. Salt Bethel Memphis Tennessee Mexican Trac Association Mexico Salt Mexico City

Defacement Law Quoted From Ohio School Ordinance

Ohio School Laws page cites penalties for damaging church school houses dwelling houses or appurtenances including fixtures books or encircled grounds. It prescribes fines up to 100 for malicious injury nuisance trespass or unauthorized walks on enclosed school grounds or buildings.

Ohio

Missouri planter peddles Cole's Domestic Coffee Berry as fraud

An Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station warning labels Cole's Domestic Coffee Berry a deception offered at 8.50 per pound. The sample is condemned as an imposition and a fraud. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as a catarrh remedy claims broad public endorsement.

Missouri Cole Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station

Court actions fill list of foreclosures and trials

Articles recount numerous court matters including partitions, foreclosures, injunctions and a murder case. Notable entries show Miller vs Miller with temporary alimony, multiple foreclosures against named defendants, trial docket items for November and December, and a pending Jones case with potential new trial.

Debate ends in clubroom brawl over crack with blunt force

A discussion between James Hancock and George Bunner of Mt. Pisgah turned combative last Saturday night when Hancock struck Bunner in the face. The blow blinded Bunner to the topic and a justice of the peace was summoned to referee. The matter was settled with Bunner paying a fine. the central question remained undecided.

James Hancock George Bunner Mt. Pisgah Hancock Bunner Justed

Clifford Lattimer Pleads Guilty in Miami Road Assault

Clifford Lattimer pleaded guilty to assault and battery against brakeman William Sweeney on the Miami road last September. Judge Davis fined him 25 dollars plus costs, which were paid, and Lattimer was released.

Clifford Lattimer William Sweeney Miami Road Davis

Meeting Programme Friday Evening November 4 1892

The agenda lists a roll call quotations from Whittier a lesson by Mrs McDonald a sketch about John Greenleaf Whittier a paper on Life of Maximilian a story Legend of Thesis and a critique on interoceanic canal expediency for the United States by David K McDonald with Miss Bertha Hanould.

Board directors inspect Clermont Children's Home for plan

The Infirmary Directors Acra Muller and Lush visited Brown county to inspect the Clermont Children's Home. They found the Clermont children kept isolated from older inmates but the policy does not work well and a new home may be built nearby soon.

Messrs Acra Muller Lush Brown County Clermont

Old Batavia commons gets new bridge to Wood street

The Batavia area known as the old commons from Williamsburg hill to the creek by Wood street is being improved. A side bridge behind the homes of James Brown and John Young now connects to Wood street via Fourth street, built by the commissioners and town council for convenient access.

Batavia Old Commons Williamsburg Hill Wood Street James Brown John Young Fourth Street Commissioners and Town Council

Indian Service Seeks 46 Applicants for West Examinations

The Civil Service Commission seeks thirty seven teachers and nine physicians of all genders for Indian service. Demand exceeds eligible applicants, prompting immediate applications from those wishing to sit examinations in October and November in the West. Columbus hosts two exams on November 26 for departmental and social services, and November 28 for railway mail service.

The Civil Service Commission Indian Service Thore Commission Washington, D. C West Washington Columbus

Social notes from Batavia and Lindale society circle

Miss Daisy Wyatt of Lindale visits Miss Trilla Griffis. John Manning of the Adjutant General’s office, Washington, on election leave. Josh Silcott, Batavia youth now farming and smithing at Lindale, cordial with old friends. Miss Prudie Sellers and Miss Marie Denni son host Halloween gatherings. Closson Baum and family return to New York. Enoch Johnson of the Washington Weather Bureau visits Clermont friends, long in Washington since 1880s, signal service expert. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wright and daughter Myrtie guest of Mrs. Dr. Bunn. Myrtie a popular Batavia singer and conversationalist.

John Manning Adjutant General’s Office Washington Josh Silcott Batavia Lindale Enoch Johnson Washington Weather Bureau Clermont Thomas Wright Myrtie Adams County Dr. Bunn

Tobacco Market Report and School Health Advice

The Cincinnati tobacco market reports week totals of 1942 h and 0 bales with prices rising across grades led by bright leaf and red tobaccos. A crop sale range included four birds at 8.80 9.40 18 44 and 16 cents. Separate health notice promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy for colds in schools with local distributors listed.

Bopmann Wannacer Cincinnati Bright Leaf Chamberlain John Bunn Batavia H. F. Wortkamp Milford Irwin & Cobb Williamalting

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hulick Unan Imous Judge Hulick George Goopwinn Recorder Mt. Olive Enoch G. Pattison Harrison C. W. Wart Christian Church Neville Berlin America Ellen Foster Joseph F. Weaver Union Milton Roudebush Newtonnville Newark Sons of Veterans Camp Clermonters Frank Hamilton Ft. Wayne Indiana Peebles A. M. Bell Courier P. F. Jamieson Belt’s Drug Store Edward Maro Ray Smith Lebanon Gazette Gazette Wilmington Journal Walt Sixth Street Harm Stirling & Moore Blaze Larrabee Winkelmann & Brown Drug Co Baltimore J. C. Fumr Williamaburg Neprtr Adam Seeger D. J. Bishop Hills Station Eva Eliza Wainright Mary E. Brewster Minnesota Dr. van Winkle Anshuts Blanchester A. B. Anshuts Loveland Skillman Aby Frank Sallie Clark Ernest Frank Anderson Newtonville Leever Goshen Frank Bishop Crum M.D. Pusser Gibraltar N.C Wortkamp Borneo Hood Carolina Rimsey Frank Applegate Wm. E. Warden C. & N. W.ailroad Company Mary E. Miller Adam Miller Levi R. Welmington Julia E. Crotty John Crotty Melinda G. Smith Thurman Alexander Mary Yates George Laycock John W. Manning Martha E. Davis Lucien M. Davis Anson Wilson Harvey A. Bingham Bigham Et al Anna Brady the Cooper Insurance Co H. H. Hoffman Alonzo Robinson Buckeye Building & Loan Co Wm. H. Davis Et al Belinda Jones David S. Bigham Wm. H. Ryan Clark Myers Village of Frank Noble Dennis H. Smith Malinda G. Smith Edgar Nash Henry Hall Ellen W. Williams Sanford Williams James R. Conover Christopher C. Clarke Oscar Murphy James J. Hill Brooks Waterfield Co Albert Lane J. F. Hill State Wmn C. McGill Johnson J. Armstrong John C. Gaskins W. C. Mellen A. N. de Golyer Maggie Conner John Lynch Smith Buggy Co G. W. Clare Hester Clem Sarah J Phillips D. M. Bredwell A. B. Applegate G. W. Boutell Josephine Lyle L. W Bishop Maud Davis Christian Ebersole Ada Brown A. N. Meek Mattie B. Page W. R. Page James Burnett Jacob C. Lutz Pauline Lutz George Nichols Eliza Boots John W. Boots W. W. Burke Freddie Statten Abigal Clark Minerva Clark George S. Leaming Fredericka Schuncke George Rann Mary Laycock Joseph M. Turner Clifford Musgrove Loth & Hass Diodate Morgan Margaret Peterson Allen T. Cowen Petit Jary Jones Harry Ely Scott Daisy Wyatt Trilla Griffis Prudie Sellers Marie Dennison Hallowe'en
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