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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1894

Page

1

Felicity Women Caught Stealing Clothes in Williamsburg Yard

Lulu Clanstaban and Lizzie Fryman from Felicity admitted stealing newly washed clothing from Edward Britton's yard near Williamsburg. The pair pleaded guilty in mayor's court, each given a 20 day boarding permit with Tom Teal and costs around $12. They remain jailed to learn their stockings and luck. The lengthy notice condemns Felicity living conditions and mocks missionary efforts.

Lulu Clanstaban Lissie Fryman Felicity Williamsburg Edward Britton Clannahan Tom Teal McClannahan Fountain Head Lula

Epworth League Subdivision Meeting Draws Keen Attendance

Members from Milford Montgomery Summerside Batavia Owensville Marathon and Williamsburg gathered Friday for the Epworth League subdivision meeting in Georgetown. Miss Lou Baum led a polished program featuring Simeon Teasdale Prof Chatterton Mrs Nichols a choir and young John Orebaugh choir and a closing benediction by Rev Morris.

Epworth League Georgetown Milford Montgomery Summerside Batavia Owensville Marathon Williamsburg Lou Baum Simeon Teasdale Prof. Chatterton Nichols John Orebaugh Morris

Water myth and the drowned Miller tale from Batavia politics

A Batavia floater faced a Democratic push on election day and was offered whisky at a Main Street dispensary. He drank half a pint, claimed no effect, then finished the bottle and cursed the scheme before admitting he voted for the cloudburst to pay back the Democrats.

Batavia Main Street Ter

High School Pupils Blocked From Boxwell Reform

In Warren county professors Mason and Vandervort refuse to admit pupils under the Boxwell law into high schools until re examinations prove they can join regular students. The dispute hinges on whether local grades meet the law’s standards, with support from Clermont features expressing skepticism about the Boxwell requirements.

Warren County Many Mason Vandervort Mor. Tow Schoors Clermont

Warren County infirmary director candidate defeated

The Democratic candidate for infirmary director in Warren County lost along with the party slate. The veteran figures will continue their generosity to the poor as before, and supporters note he had a strong Republican following in the past.

Lingo Warren County

Hulick Re-elected to Congress in Sixth District Victory

Governor Hulick wins a strong electoral win with a sizable plurality, reflecting broad constituent esteem. The Clermont County result highlights widespread support as Hulick prepares to return to Congress with renewed honor.

Archie Tatman Weds Mollie Peterson in Williamsburg

Archie Tatman secretary of Clermont county Republican Executive committee voted Tuesday and celebrated his success before marrying Mollie Peterson on Thursday in Williamsburg. Mayor Britton performed the ceremony in a deep bass voice. Tatman is son of John Tatman and brother of Charley Tatman a Clermont leader. Mollie Peterson is daughter of the late William Peterson. The couple plan to reside at the Clermont House with many friends’ good wishes.

Archie Tatman Republican Executive Committee Clermont County Williamsburg Ohio Britton John Tatman Salt Air Charley Tatman Clermont Republican Party Cincinnati Otis Dudley Mollie » Peterson William Peterson Helles Walker Clermont House

Tribute to Mrs Corbin from Army Journal sketches

The Army and Navy Journal reprints a tribute by T. M. Anderson of Van couver Barracks Washington praising Mrs Corbin as a faithful Army officer's wife. He notes her trials, Christian fortitude, and American womanhood, saying no soldier was more deserving of a soldier's honor.

Army and Navy Journal T. M. Anderson Ith Regular Infantry Vancouver Barracks Washington State Brother Piers Corbin

The Figures in the Case and Hulick-Pattison Pluralities

The text lists historical political figures and vote differentials across multiple counties and years. It notes Hulick's plurality in Green Warren Clinton Highland Clermont and Brown over Stevens Pattison and others, with various gains and percentages cited for 1802 to 1908 era elections and shifts among the counties.

Hulick Green Warren Clinton Highland Clermont Stevens Brown Pattison Loriadth Bygon Clermont Im Stevens - ‘ Clermong

Milford Youth Saves Express Train from Derailment

George eight J Scott son of J Scott station agent at Milford discovered a badly broken rail about a mile from the station and alerted section men. He flagged the approaching express with his cap while workers secured the rail, delaying the train only briefly. The incident gains him public applause and a step toward promotion.

George 8. Scott J. Scott Milford Scott Georgie

Lewis seeks divorce from Melissa Carrolls in Batavia township

Theodore M. Lewis sues for divorce from his wife Melissa in Batavia township. They married in August 1889 and have two children aged two and four. Melissa Carrolls was her maiden name.

Theodore M. Lewis Joseph Lewis Melissa Batavia Township Melissa Carters

Former section hand sues railroad for damages

David Kirgan sues the Chicago Great Western and Pacific for $1000 damages claiming severe injuries from a gravel bank collapse while employed. The accident occurred August 14 during duty, and he seeks compensation for losses and injuries suffered.

David Kirgan C. G. & P. Raiiroad

King's Daughters Social For The Poor In Batavia

The King's Daughters of Batavia host a social in the Glancy flat this Friday evening to aid the poor. Admission is 10 cents and includes a luncheon. The group, noted for its attractive young members, seeks generous patronage for their charitable work.

King’s Daughters Batavia Glancy

Farm Pictures and Wall Portraits for Rural Homes

A Washington dispatch explains a cyclone era idea of displaying a full view of a farm on one wall picture or in multiple plates. It suggests numbering and labeling buildings lanes gates and ditches for clarity, with options for small or large farms.

Washington

Sulphur Bitters Claim Restores Health for Machinist

Robert Johnson a machinist notes a long medical bill and credits his health to using Sulphur Bitters. He claims yearly expenses previously topped four hundred dollars, while a ten dollar purchase bought a dozen bottles and improved his family's wellbeing.

Robert Johnson

Information Bureau Promises Useful Knowledge for Readers

The Courier announces a weekly Information Bureau offering expert columns on farming, infants care, wardrobe, geology, printing a country newspaper, and more. Names include John W. Davis, John P. Robinson, Fielding Diat, Chas. Adame’, Frank Talley, Byron Williams, with later plans for Charley and canal, rail, irrigation topics.

Corence Courier John W. Davis Epworth League Salvation Army John P. Robinson Byron Williams H E Charley An Information Bureau Rivera General Hydraulics

Painter Ned Apgar Sentenced for Highway Robbery

Ned Apgar a painter and thief fled from Milford after a painting job at city hall. He and assistant Frank Houston accosted Mike Yeager, robbed him at gunpoint, and Houston was jailed while Apgar fled to Cincinnati. Apgar pleaded guilty in common pleas court and received a four year penitentiary sentence. His wife vows to visit and reform him after his release.

Ned Apgar City Hall Frank Houston Milford Abe Apgar Owensville Mike Yeager Yeager Bugs Houston Cincinnati Common Pleas Court Davis

Retirement of the 4th Corps Commander

Gen C C Howard longtime commander of the old 4th corps has been placed on the retired list and Maj Gen Alexander McDowell McCook promoted to commander of the U S Army in his stead Col Jones Forsyth of the Tth cavalry promoted to brigadier general to succeed McCook

C. C. Howard 4Th Corps Alexander McDowell McCook U.S. Army Col. Jones Forsyth Tth Calvary McCook

Mayor Leads Crowd Through Town in Political Demonstration

Hillsboro Republican recounts Davia marching with thirty men toward a saloon district, a display labeled as a right to stir purists. The piece notes past confrontations at the Lebanon convention and claims his rise on election day as described by the paper.

Hillsboro Hulick Tom Starry

Foreign-born Citizens in Clermont and Nearby Counties

A table shows the number of foreign-born residents by descent in Clermont and adjacent counties. The breakdown lists Bohemians 16, Poles 4, French 110, Haris 8, sea-born 1, Irish 265, English 118, Welsh 1, Germans 1066, Austrians 7, Shislane 15, Swiss 25, Canadians, with the remainder scattered. Also notes Syrup of Figs as a laxative and mentions W G Hart Amelia offering reduced winter supplies.

Clermont AGRI AL Dare Eee BOWE Slee Brera

Thanksgiving editorial copy theft debate in Loveland Register

A Loveland Register critique accuses the Courier of republishing a Thanksgiving editorial without credit. The piece defends original work while decrying editorial pilfering and demands proper attribution for borrowed articles.

Clermont couple wed after rapid courtship in Edenton

George Groves, a wealthy farmer, met Miss Catherine Slone of Newtonsville. He proposed Friday, accepted Saturday, and married Sunday with Squire Anderson officiating. The union follows a swift, promotional pledge among Republicans and signals local political optimism.

Clermont George Groves Edenton Catherine Slone Newtonsville Alee Squire Anderson

Gate's Ajar as Republicans Invite Walkers Back In

Opinion piece uses huntinggone imagery to urge Democrats who lost last Tuesday to join the Republican ranks. It names local figures and firms as welcome defectors and notes officials may hesitate yet elections loom as a triumphal procession forms with new supporters.

Canada Perry Griffith Jones Perry Gus. Frazier Dennis & Teasdale Dennis White & Henrici Heinrici Judge Nichols Judge Davis Allen Glancy Frank Acra William Walker Joe Bicking Breeding Bannister Kennedy John Davis Whippy Larkin Allen Lon Dimmitt Teal Bavinger Parrott

Beating Electricity: New York Doctors Probe Lifework of Man

A report notes expert physicians in New York are allowed to experiment with electricity to attempt to revive a man. It contrasts this with Ohio using hanging for murderers and suggests the Jones case may outlast other trials. The piece remarks on the subject’s stubbornness and expected long legal battles. A closing line mentions Georgetown yarn at a reduced price.

New York Ohio Jones

C. G. and P. Extends Survey Toward West Union

Under the president of the C. G. and P. railroad a survey runs from Georgetown to West Union as part of plans to extend the line to that point. The Collins Brothers sold their brick yard stake to Chas. Blanchard and J. H. Orebaugh, who organize the company with Blanchard president, Jamieson treasurer, and Orebaugh secretary.

C. G. & P. Railroad Georgetown West Union Collins Brothers Chas. Blanchard J. H. Orebaugh Mr. Blanchard M. Jamieson J.H. Orebaugh

Lebanon to Get Water Works in Warren County

In a reflection of local politics, Lebanon supports water works and broader civic projects as a Republican led effort mobilizes funds and authority to advance public works in Warren County.

Lebanon Warren

Law Firm Openings After Dissolution

The law firm of A. J. McNair and E. Q. Crane has dissolved. Mr. Crane will occupy part of the J. R. Woodlief office in the law building and Mr. McNair will keep the Kline block quarters. Both remain active, thorough attorneys, confident of eventual success.

A. J. McNair E. Q. Crane Crane J. R. Woodlief Mr. McNair Kline

Lawyer seeks jury ruling over paper omitting name in columns

A London case features a lawyer asking a judge and jury to rule on a newspaper's practice of not mentioning his name in its columns. It is alleged the paper printed his name only when he lost cases, omitting it in cases he won.

Loveland Register Courier The Register London

Lion at large in Washington Court House alarms citizens

A lion reportedly escaped from a traveling show roams near Washington Court House causing great alarm. Hunters fail to locate the beast and the National Guard has been called to quell the disturbance. The paper notes reliance on the Guard to maintain order.

Washington Court House National Guard Washington

Council votes to take mandamus and jury-wheel cases to circuit court

The council passed a resolution Monday night by three to two to move mandamus and jury-wheel cases to the circuit court. Names voting for the measure were Buvinger Baum and Moore. Frauer and Robinson voted against. Approximate costs to date are about forty dollars. Attorneys for the council are Nichols & Nichols and Frazier & Hicks.

Circuit Court Messrs Buvinger Baum Moore Frauer and Robinson Council Nichols & Nichols Frazier & Hicks

Harve Anderson's Store Burglarized Again

Burglars hit Harve Anderson's Monterey store for the fifth time last week stealing jewelry including two gold watches. Local-suspect rumors swirl as Anderson withholds remarks while awaiting a confrontation with culprits.

Harve Anderson Monterey Anderson

Flat boat sunk eighty years ago exposed on river bank

Curious locals flock to the river bank behind the old pumping station to view a flat boat that sank while carrying pork to New Orleans. The vessel, held together with pins, is now fully visible as the river runs low, and visitors remove pins as souvenirs.

Chillicothe News New Orleans

Marriage of a Clermonter in Clinton

On Wednesday afternoon November 7 at the bride near Wilmington Ohio the marriage of Miss Mary Jane Wood and Isaiah Quinby Jordan was solemnized. Jordan a Clermont county native now a Wilmington attorney, and Miss Wood of Clinton’s old family lines were wed in a quiet ceremony due to the bride’s mother’s recent death. Rev N E Bennett performed the rite. The couple will reside in Wilmington after a brief honeymoon.

Wilmington Ohio Mary Jane Wood Isaiah Quinby Jordan Clermont County W. Jordan Edenton Miss Wood Clinton

Hood's Sarsparilia Promises Relief for Catarrh

In the cave, a roaring buzzing sound is linked to catarrh, a common disease causing loss of smell or hearing. Hood's Sarsparilia, described as a blood purifier, is touted as a cure by purifying the blood. Hood's Pills are promoted for digestion and constipation.

Hood

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Lulu and Lizzie Felicity Blazers Epworth Grerce W. Huliok Judge Hulick Mrs. Corbin Vandover Barracks Farm Pictures Age W.G. Hart Amelia Laden W. G. Hall Will Clermonter Ameli
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