04 Nov 1891
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1891
Page
1
Yesterday's election result confirms a decisive McKinley victory with a large majority. The Eagle theme hints at national unity as Free Trade is rebuked and Protectionism gains prominence. Supporters celebrate the victory as McKinley prepares to take his seat next month.
The county tally indicates Temple likely wins with about 300 votes more than rivals Frazer and Campbell trails. Sapp appears elected as commissioner with nine townships in his favor. Dudley Hausserman are tight favorites. Collings probably carries the county though Adams and Brown remain unsettled.
Ed Zimmerman a Batavia born porters become the subject of a cross racial romance with Mary Wallingford a local girl. The couple planned to elope but were found in a Hillsboro stable by Mary’s father and police. Mary returned home while Zimmerman accompanied officers.Mary had given Zimmerman about thirty dollars meant for their future happiness.
A man was arraigned before the Mayor and fined $50 plus costs, with no clear charge shown. Options offered included leaving town or serving the fine on the stone pile. He is not currently in Hillsboro. Miss Wallingford remains with her family, money intact and reputation intact after a sufficient explanation.
The piece warns of railway dangers citing the Bee Hill incident where Joseph L. Weir was killed by the New York Express while returning from Branch Hill. It notes Weir’s death leaves his mother and sister bereaved and urges the legislature to impose penalties for turning railways into highways.
George Ireland of Springfield Massachusetts has devised a bullet intended for identification. A harder metal plug can be marked with a feature and left in a wound to be recovered for police identification. The concept references wooden plugs used in rebel ammunition to aid firing and accuracy.
Dion Williams recounts his baptism as a sailor aboard the U S S Atlanta during a severe Atlantic hurricane. The Despatch was stranded at Assateague off Barnegat, the Atlanta aided her, and the voyage included a dangerous explosion that burned seven men. The captain and crew endured extreme seas, nearly wrecking, with four months for repairs ahead.
Fire from a pipe ignited dry duckwall bottoms and clover fields, prompting quick intervention that kept a wider blaze from reaching corn or farm buildings. Resentment from the flames echoed in the hymn line about grass withering in a moment.
Progress notes a pleasant tasting laxative Syrup of Figs as the ideal remedy for gentle relief. Promotes health with acceptable stomach effects. Dr. Koch's Cefalloo offered as a headache and neuralgia cure at Dr. John Bunn's Batavia and J. B. Walker's Williamsburg for 10 cents.
The piece recounts a dispute over replacing a 26 year old family monument in Goshen township Ohio with a new one by Schwartz Co through Joseph Trump. Maria Shaugh, daughter of the first wife, sues under cemetery preservation law. The Marble Dealers' Protective Association backs Schwartz Co as a test case. The broader text also notes post election Republican triumphs and praise for McKinley in 1892.
The Gatch family reunion drew a large Clermont county crowd at Mrs. Frank Gatch’s residence near Milford. Judge Swing, Vox, and Smith spoke as music by the Pleasant Hill band played. Con W. Gatch was elected president with M. A. and J. A. Gatch as vice presidents, and Birdie Gatch as photographer, as resolutions thanked contributors and the day ended in good humor.
An advertisement extols Dr. Miles New Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine as remedies for nervousness and heart symptoms described as weak heart and ankle swelling. Claims of health restoration and guarantees accompany the promotion.
Latest returns show Frazer Dudley and Collings with clear majorities, giving the whole ticket except Hausserman. McKinley faces a very close call for a majority as results finalize.
Data from Chicago describe the magnitude of the world’s fair with 150 acres of buildings costing 7.21 million and a similar sum for state and foreign pavilions. The Midway encircles 80 acres with a long bazaar and numerous structures, while overall company outlay reaches 17.6 million funded by stock, bonds, gate receipts and concessions.
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