Alleged Patriotic Commissioners Refuse to Obey Bridge Mandate
The Hamilton County commissioners refuse a one mill levy to fund the Milford Little Miami Bridge project. A mandamus suit by Sutton and Gale seeks to compel the levy. Clermont county bears most of the suit costs. J B Wallace defends the bill as a valid, needed improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Miami
Milford
Pattison
Hamilton
Clermont
Hamilton County
W. W. Sutton
John P. Gale
Mallon,Moffey & Mallon
Clermont County
J. B. Wallace
House
Senate
Board of County Commissioners
Maxwell
Circuit Court
Market Report from Cincinnati Tobacco Market Shows Firmer Tone
A November 7 1891 bulletin notes weekly offerings totaling 1799 hhds down from prior weeks and a general drop in receipts due to dry weather. Prices rise modestly on medium grades as stocks shrink with selling advised to avoid over crowding. Old reliable sales total 386 hhds with Brown machinery selling 58 hhds at varied prices amid improving market sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Ideal Laxative
An advert notes progress and taste friendly remedies in an age of invention. Syrup of Figs is claimed as the perfect laxative and mild diarhetic. The note also invites readers to visit Kline's for fresh oysters and celery.
Batavia Lecture Association opens grand season of talent
Batavia opens a six-entertainment season with Jennie Jackson Concert Company and lectures by Willetts Watterson and Miller. Senior season tickets $1.50, schoolchildren fare discount. tickets at Belt's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Lecture Association
Jennie Jackson
Frank Beard
Dr. Willetts
Henry Watterson
John de Witt Miller
Belt's Drug Store
After the Engagement Kangaroo Voting Debate in Ohio
Reading from Batavia county and surrounding areas, election returns show McKinley and Temple leading in early tallies while Collings wins the district. The Kangaroo system gains favor for its privacy and accuracy, with wide attention to statewide races and local judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Clermont County
Campbell
McKinley
Adams County
Henry Collings
Robert Campbell
Brown County
Collings
R. D. Sapp
Wayne Township
Franklin Township
James Bartlow
Monroe Township
IL Phillips
Pas Tree
Npi
N.galbreath
Tate Township
R. W. Salt
Union Township
Gideon V. Witham
Pierce Township
J. H. Short
Batavia
Temple
Sapp
Dudley
Frazier
Paxton
Hausserman
Union
Ohio
Pleasant social notes from Clermont area mention residents visiting
Harry Dustin serves as motorman on Cincinnati electric railroad. George O Neall of New Richmond and George John and Mary Zurmuhle of New Richmond visited Clermont. Frank White s young son, three, sings charmingly. Tom Dustin, George Dus tin s son, works as gate keeper at Court street depot. Miss Bertha Bishop returns from Mt Victory visit with Mrs Thomas Moore. Jeff Warburton of company A now in Warren county stops to see Clermont friends. Miss Susie Moore of B F Moore s Sixth Auditor s office Washington visits Batavia friends. Simmons Liver Regulator praised for constipation and dyspepsia relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Dustin
George Dustin
Court Street
Bertha Bishop
Thomas Moore
Mt. Victory
Jeff Warburton
Company A
Warren County
Clermont
Susie Moore
B. F. Moore
Sixth Auditor’s Office
Washington
Batavia
East
The Locker Robbery Of The Football Team
Phil Swing and teammates returned from a game to find their locker emptied. A rear-board removal and wagon tracks showed the entry point for a wholesale theft of clothing and valuables. Players salvaged makeshift outfits from sympathetic friends, ending hot and unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Swing
Court matters and family actions dominate docket notes
The record lists multiple court entries including entry of satisfaction in Emma Duaily vs J W F Gatch, sale confirmations and distributions in NS Steevens vs Grimes and John R Clark guardian vs Robert Bushman, and alimony in Nanie Laurie vs Ezekiel Hutchinson. Divorce decree in Winona Fitzwater vs Frank Fitzwater, with plaintiff restoring maiden name. New foreclosures and tax suits appear among Milford Building & Loan Co v Ackley and Roudebush v Scott. Jury list drafted for murder cases with 36 names and peremptory challenges outlined. appearance set for December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Duaily
J. W. F. Gatch
N.S. Steevens
Grimes
Nanie Laurie
Ezekiel Hutchinson
Amanda C. Kelner
Ohio Farmer's Insurance Co
John R. Clark
Guardian
Robert Bushman
J. W. Durham
Howard Chapman
Thomas Hodges
B. F. Dills
E. T. Bowley
John E. Compton
F. M. Robinson
G. W. Short
Winc
Studer
Millard Patchell
D.C. Printy
W. W
M. H. South
Henry Henderson
A. Daugherty
Evan Hughs
Marcellus Jones
Caleb Laycock
Clara Belle Cook
Mary Ann Cook
Winona Fitzwater
Frank Fitzwater
Winona Kloman
Robert Ireton
E. C. Ireton
Jeremiah Bower
Samantha Bower
Artemus Reeves
Edgar Nash
Lewis Nash
Perry J. Nichols
Down They Go New Bargains At Walnut Hills
Bargain sale text lists cotton mattresses at 2.00, boilers 0.85, coal or wood stoves No 7 at 10.00, heaters 2.00, bureaus with mirror 3.50, chairs 0.25, comforts 0.50, china plates 0.20, other goods in proportion. Call at 45 Gilbert Avenue Walnut Hills Cincinnati Ohio by the post office square on Walnut Hills cable car for bargain sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Square
Walnut Hills
J. Pica Rt
Gilbert Avenue
Cincinnati
Ohio
Batavia Lecture Season And Local Notices
The Batavia Lecture Association lists winter attractions with dates and speakers including Jennie Jackson Jubilee Singers on November 20 and Frank Beard Crayon Artist on December 7. Marriage licenses issued include Oliver Linton to Rachel Myers and Wm Bennett Waits to Martha J Van Horn. Advertisements promote Dr Koch Cefalleo and Bernstein Copeland dry goods and groceries in Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Lecture Association
Jennie Jackson
Jubilee Singers
Frank Beard
Rev
Willitts
Henry Watterson
J. de
Witt Miller
Schubert Opera Co
Oliver Linton
Rachel Myers
Bennett Waits
Martha J. van Horn
Death by own action follows coal pile warning
A 17 year old Charley Dickerson of Dry Run killed himself with a revolver after being ordered to move coal to a shed. The incident mirrors a previous suicide by Ely Jones and has left his family and the community in shock and distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Weir
Branch Hill
Ely Jones
Newtown
Charley Dickerson
Dry Run
Charley
Jones
Strawberry Varieties and Market Notes from Ohio Station
The Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station reports on strawberry varieties suitable for general cultivation and home gardens, noting imperfect flowered types often tolerate frost better than perfect bloomers. Top performers include Haverland Crescent Bubach and Warfield, with pollenizers like Gandy Pearl and Miner. New promising imperfect types are Bartons Eclipse Greenville and Shuster's Gem. For perfect flowered sorts, Dayton Enhance Lovett's Early Muskin gum Parker Earle emerge as strong market options. Raspberry notes list Gregg Ohio Hilborn Palmer Turner Cuthbert Brandywine and Shafter as leaders. Cromwell Kansas and Lovette show promise. Also mentions Decca concert, Dr Koeh Cefalico remedy ads, and John Church Company salesman in Batavia and Milford Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Clermont County
Enhance
Parker Earl
Haverland
Crescent
Bubach
Warfield
Gandy
Pearl
Miner
Barton
Greenville
Shuster
Dayton
Lovett
Muskingum
Parker Earle
Brunette
Farnsworth
Rusk
Michel
Stevens
Great Pacific
Gregg
Ohio
Hilborn
Palmer
Turner
Cuthbert
Brandywine
Shafter
Cromwell
Kansas
Lovette
Royal Church
Thompson
Smith
Disfranchisement urged for would-be voters in New Richmond
In New Richmond report, several men described as loafing near the polls all day waiting to be paid to vote did not cast ballots. The piece advocates disfranchising such individuals, one of the comments in the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Nichols
New Richmon
New Richmond
Public sale of farm goods and stock in Jackson township
Anson Wilson as administrator will publicly auction the estate of Harvey Bigham at the late residence in Jackson township on Saturday November 28 1891 starting at 10 o clock in the morning. Items include corn oats wheat horses cattle buggies wagons and more. Sale is without reserve and promises bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson Wilson
Harvey Bigham
Jackson Township
Arrest of Local Horse Thief Leads to Recovered Outfit
Marshal Rush and W. B. Corbin left for Louisville to take possession of the horse and cart stolen from Mr. C at Halington. The thief Moran, a stranger to the area, was captured in Louisville on Monday and jailed. Corbin received a telegram Tuesday confirming the arrest. The suspect will await further proceedings in jail here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Rush
Corbin
Louisville
Mr. C
Halington
Moran
Commissioners Accept Turnpike Sections in Session
Last Tuesday the commissioners passed motions on several turnpikes. Section 2 of the Batavia and Union township turnpike was accepted as completed with M. Gaskins as contractor. The Franklin school house free turnpike was accepted and turned over to trustees. Sections 2 and 8 and original section 2 of the Newtonsville and Boston free turnpike were accepted as completed. Session adjourned to meet November 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia and
Union Township
M. Gaskins
Franklin School House Free Turnpike
Said Township
Newtonsville and
Boston Free
Nash Nabs Burglar In Wheat Theft Case In Amelia
Edgar Nash of Amelia was arrested Tuesday night on a warrant by Squire Dennison for burglary and larceny in the theft of 45 bushels of wheat from Lewis Nash. He was bound over to await grand jury after a preliminary exam before Squire Henry Smith. bond set at 560 dollars. Artemas Reeves, alleged accomplice, posted 500 dollars bond for the first day of next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Nash
Amelia
Squire Dennison
Lewis Nash
Squire Henry Smith
Artemas Reeves
The Perils of Hunting Claim Ohio Township Death
An elderly Swelve Mile resident, Frank Gunther, about 70, died while hunting last Thursday morning in Ohio township. While crossing a ditch his shotgun discharged after striking a stone, the shot entering his breast and causing instant death. He leaves a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Township
Frank Gunther
Judge Holt Reads Election Result To Stars In East New Richmond
Judge Holt of the eastern New Richmond precinct fulfilled a law duty by reading the election result aloud at dawn to street lamps and stars after the votes were tallied. An assistant held the light as they walked the precinct, finding themselves laughed at by the quiet streets as the lamps flickered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt
New Richmond
Youth's Companion 1892 offers fiction and guidance
The Youth's Companion 1892 edition features folklore serials sea adventure and holiday stories by writers like Stockton Russell and Dromgoole. It includes articles on self education business success college success and how to see great cities. Subscriptions are $1.75 yearly with free access until January 1892 from Burnham Turour's Companion, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stockton
Clark Russell
Will Allen Dromgoole
Mary Catherine Lee
Prad
Gladstone
de Lesseps
Vasili Verestchagin
Cyrus W. Field
Andrew Carnegie
Henry M. Stanley
Turnour's Companion
Boston
Mass
Ohio probate court acts on boy thief from Felicity
Rollin Hayden a 15 year old from Felicity appears in probate court after stealing 2.00 from Mrs. Anna Dugan. He is sent to the reform farm despite claims he is otherwise well raised and good tempered. Authorities hope the move will correct his tendency to appropriate others’ property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Rollin Hayden
Felicity
Young Hayden
Anna Dugan
Reform Farm
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J.B. Wallace
Bodmann Warehouse
Kline’s
Hill’s Station
James Collins JR
The
Milford Manufacturing Co
W. W. Bond
A. B. Shaw
New York
Cincinnati, Lebanon and Northern Road
W. R. Srane
Mt. Washington
Rother
Jesse Stagg
A. M. Dimmitt
Monterey
Levi Fanning
Hill
Messrs
Franklin Fridman
L. W. Dawson
Enterprise
Mariaf Decca
Hed Iaingy
la Fontaine
Taubert Sernade
Bourgeois
Randegger
Harry Shaw
Batavia Junction
Shaw
Wild West
Latham
Spokane Spokesman
Washington State
Epitor
Mary Latham
W. M. Rippata
Cerita
General Sherman
Harry Dustin
Electric Railroad
George O'Neall
George
John
Mary Zurmuhle
Frank White
Simmons
Court Report
Milford Building & Loan Co
Jacob Ackley
F. W. Roudebush
Jedediah Scott Et al
Emma Jones
Board of Education
America Upperman
Thomas Upperman
Southern Ohio Hedge Co
H. R. Hulsmeyer
Squire Smith
W. W. Prather
Mary T. Woods
Koch
John Bunn
J. B. Walker
Williamsburg
Bernstein & Copeland's
Main Street
Nather Newtown
Decca
Koeh
F. M
John Church Company
Cass
Nash
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