Midnight Ghosts Haunt Union Cemetery Reports
Local residents recount nightly disturbances at Union Cemetery with reports of lantern bearing spirits and eerie lights. Voices and dogs keep vigil as neighbors question the haunting claims while graves remain undisturbed by day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Cemetery
John Dimmitt
Uncle John
Mr. D
Dave Smith
Dave
Bill Tice
William
Squire Manning
Elijah Cowen
Jack Frost
Saloon keeper William White faces jail terms and bonds
In a Cincinnati common pleas court, saloonist William H. White accepted Judge Cowen's offer of a few hundred dollars of negotiable bonds to be settled with the sheriff of Clermont. The bonds specified fines and jail terms for selling liquor to a drunkard and to minors, and White prepared to act on the sheriff's involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William White
Edward Everett
Judge Cowen
William H. White
Third St
Common Pleas Court
Cowen
David Smith
White
Robins West
The Ohio Farmer offers one dollar annual subscription
The Ohio Farmer, a leading national agricultural journal from Cleveland, announces a one dollar yearly rate with over fifty thousand circulation across all states. The paper is a sixteen page weekly, sixty four column, fifty two issues per year, and an authority on agricultural subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Farmer
America
Cleveland
Ohio
The Sort of Men They Are Jury Description
The regular petit jury has been furloughed to November 28. A brief description follows of their style and habits, noting how they conduct themselves and respond in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petit Jury
Mt. Carmel schools praised for progress and community support
The Mt Carmel public schools under Superintendent F M Robinson are lauded by the school board and patrons for flourishing conditions with regular attendance and outside pupils. Friday evening literary exercises attract interest as a strong library and apparatus support growth toward state prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel Public Schools
F. M. Robinson
Robinson
Local Correspondence Highlights Community Happenings
Amelis Wyatt Corbly and father returned from Chattanooga. Rev Smith and wife William G Hall attended Whitaker fair. Mrs Frank Miley hosted Madison Miley inaim. plans to move to Texas with Jeff Johnson. Julia Harden to live with mother R A Hopkins. Corbly women visiting Newtonsville. Mary Corbly visiting. Lou Robb improving health, being treated in Batavia. Anna Short very ill. Captain Kline shipping tomatoes and pears. Georgia McIntyre teaching Moody system with encouragement. Susie Penn visiting Cincinnati. Julian Moore family to live with Dr A C Moore. E G Penn in Vanceburg on legal business. Caroline Hicks visiting Avondale. Amelia teachers formed a reading club. New quails available. Protracted meeting begins 15th with Rev McColm. Rosa Meyer back from Cincinnati visit. Delos Murphy to Lebanon for school. Panes ne. S B Myers in Blanchester. Jacob Bienes family at Medeira. R B Irwin visiting city. Literary society gains members. total 74. Debate next question on gender mental faculties with named debaters. Hugh Jackson seen in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Wyatt
Corbly
Father
Chattanooga
Rev. Smith
William G. Hall
Whitaker
Frank Miley
Madison Miley
Inaii
Texas
Jeff Johnson
Julia Harden
R. A. Hopkins
Newtonsville
Mormon
Mary Corbly
Jamestown
Lou Robb
Our
Batavia
A. W. Ashburn
Anna
Homer Short
Captain Kline
Georgia McIntyre
Sardenia
Susie Penn
Aaron Colter
Cincinnati
Julian Moore
A. C. Moore
Famil iv
E. G.penn
Charleston
D. R. Irwin
Mr. Walker
Rosa Meyer
Queen City
Delos Murphy
Lebanon
McColm
Lily Windsor
Madele Suite
S. B. Myers
Blanchester
Jacob Bienes
Jennie
Lizzie
Medeira
R. B. Irwin
Makne
Stephen Smith
Charles Karnes
Charles Leever
W. F. Pardue
Wm. Karnes
Ed Irwine
T. D. Kemp
Hugh Jackson
Jackson trustees face county on bridge over Grassy Run
Trustees met county commissioners at Batavia to urge funding for a new bridge on Perrine’s turnpike over Grassy Run near Milford Cincinnati road. Commissioners refused the request citing reluctance to build across Perrine’s route. Old bridge is badly worn. public complaints rise as travelers curse Perrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Ey
Batavia
Grassy Run
Milford
Cincinnati
Perrins Turnpike
Perrine
H. Cover
Tom Burgess
Wilson
Mr. Cann
Ohio
Dennis Foster
Ridgeway
Illinois
Foster
Moses Foster
Sarah Brown
William Brown
Courier
Rachel Clark
Newtonsville
Social notes and local visits in Bethel area
Chile Miss Bradshaw of Cincinnati visits Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Rice. Several residents travel or fall ill including Jerry Florence Clark with diphtheria and G B Reed in poor health. Visitors include J Sanders and wife from Bentonville, Prof Johnson and lady from Cincinnati, and Miss Inez Brown of Felicity. Thanksgiving services planned. band concert set. local commerce and barber changes noted. mixed remarks about a recent game claim disputed by J H Johnson.
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Miss Bradshaw
Cincinnati
Barnes
G. W. Rice
T. W. Clark
Jerry Florence Clark
J. Sanders
Bentonville
E. Reed
Mee Leying
Re. C. Conwell
Daiaens Armer
Wart
Bear Creek
Kate Bhinkle
Professor Johnson
J. M. Crane
Jennie Elisberry
Hillsboro
Hallie Strickland
Nathaniel Davis
Lowel
Massaee
Charles Vis
Lee Colthar
M. J. Swing
J. D. Houston
New Richmond
Lucy Carver
Felicity
Bethel
G. B. Reed
Hiram McKibben
Gertie
A. C. McKibben
Sheriff Lloyd
R. M. Sinks
Baptist Church
E. P. James
Band Boys
Local greetings and social notes from town and visitors
Citizens seek sheriff invitation to Batavia this week. G A Frazier, W E Mannen, H H Hicks, r Trangott of Chile, Gus Bartlett and family visit. Alex Smith heads to Jacksonville for work. J C Dugan, tobacco inspector candidate, calls on townsfolk. D C Hiles and family visit. Dr N F E Bradley buys premium buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
G. A. Frazier
W. E. Mannen
Cincinnati
William Jernegan
H. H. Hicks
R. Trangott
Chile
Thursay
Gus Bartlett
E. F. Hendrixson
Alex Smith
Jacksonville
Florida
J.C. Dugan
Rome
Adams County
H. P. Williams
Owen County
Kentucky
William Belt
Ripley
William Reed
Galena
Illinois
D.C
Local notes reveal thefts and community life across Bethel and vicinity
F. C. Sprague denies being Timothy Sprague’s son as Aaron Sprague, Timothy’s brother, begins the kin tale. Sneak thieves entered T. W. Townsley’s corn crib and stole corn. Pearce Brothers report missing turkeys along with G. W. Manning and William Tribble. Town residents discuss forming a vigil ance. Various residents move, visit, or plan trips, with church services and social events noted, and local gossip about a beeby son and other daily happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Sprague
Minnesota
Timothy Sprague
Aaron
Timothy
T. W. Townsley
Pearce Brothers
G. W. Manning
William Tribble
Henning
Simcox
Brown County
Alice Holmes
New Harmony
Hattie Moyer
L. Holmes
Feesburg
Chase Vanosdol
Jacob Rapp
Williamsburg
Bucklow Arnica Salve Adclaims Wide Healing Range
An odd old advertisement touts Bucklow's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for cuts sores burns chapped skin and various ailments. It promises money back if not satisfactory and names multiple suppliers and locales in a garbled listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklow
Perfoot
Wir
Wathen Poe D. Walker
Williamaburg
Summit News Highlights Local Life and Ventures
Clifford Jones tours Kansas seeking real estate investments while August Kellener plans a new home on the old site and aims for completion before holidays. Mrs. Ruth Cover remains gravely ill under Dr. Ashburn care, Aunt Nancy Mount lauded for tireless kindness, and probate notes hint at upcoming reports.
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Summit
Clifford Jones
Kansas
August Kellener
Ruth Cover
Ashburn
Nancy Mount
Nancy
Daniel Brank
Felicity
Hester Fitzwater
G. W. M. Mount
Frank Smith
John Mount
Clyde
Batavia
Mulberry items note postwar social and farm activity
Miami Township reports a large corn crop and farmers' cheer as husking begins. Local residents are mentioned visiting Cincinnati and Charleston, with several families moving in and guests calling on neighbors. An oyster supper at F. M. Fisher's draws Laurel juveniles, while Harve Corbin travels to Cincinnati for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Township
H. E. Davis
Mulber
Mulberry
Dr. Ulloy
Smiter
Charleston
Elsie Widmeyer
Jane Simmons
Orbis Cook
Julia Armacost
Isaac Armacost
Rena Moreton
A. K. Price
George White
Portsmouth
Elem
Charles Paeltz
Adams County
F. M. Fisher’s
la Oy
Laurel and Vicinity
Fol Price
Kate South
Philadelphia
Harve Corbin
Cincinnati
Unusual Community Changes in Quiet Village
An unusual number of changes have occurred in our village over the past months with residents moving to Covington Kentucky Cincinnati Columbus and St Paris Ohio. Dr Ricker becomes a town citizen occupying the W A Young property marked by happiness with the town. John Erskine and Miss Josie Jones wed and will occupy the Lane property. Captain Morgan sells Tacoma interest to Captain John Agnew a skilled riverman. River trade remains strong coal moves toward Cincinnati and beyond. Building slows as farmers hold off waiting for better prices and winter prospects remain dim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Young
Covington
Kentucky
F. Bardon
Thomas Bradford & Company
Cincinnati
Columbus
George Lane
St. Paris
Ohio
Dr. Ricker
Pleasant Hil
William A. Young
Front Street
John Erskine
Josie Jones
Lane
Captain Morgan
Tacoma
John Agnew
Morgan
Local Notes On Residents Departures And Moves
C 8 Mattox withdraws from T E Mattox and Brothers firm. Dr H Frease returns from Napoleon for winter. John Cross and party head to Mississippi for winter fishing. John Bell and party to White River Arkansas for winter hunting with abundant game reported. Esquire Wagoner sells chattels ahead of move to Madisonville. Richard Ayer moves into old homestead. Prof C O Hays entertained crowd at T F Mattox’s with stereopticon and dissolving views. village belles appeared on canvass. W E Mattox and family of Batavia seen nearby. Charley provides free entertainments for instruction and amusement. Dr J T Ricker locates in Moscow. praised locally for skill and popularity.
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Mattox
T. E
Madisonville
Richard Ayer
O. Hays
T. F. Mattox
W. E Mattox
Batavia
Charley
J.T. Ricker
Moscow
Local Wedding and Community Notes Stir Nicholsville Scene
Mr Adolphus J Whittaker wed Miss Nel He Husted at the bride’s parents home with Elder Smith officiating. The column also reports visits, farming news, plant sales by Jesse Bennett, school attendance, organ purchase by M Edwards, and local home repairs.
Parker's Tonto cures blistering skin and cleanses health
A testimonial from K C G praises Parker's Tonto stating it cleared a 26 year bout with blotches on the face and boosted health after using the medicine for two years. The note invites readers to seek the remedy from Mr Walker of Williamsburg and associated druggists with quoted prices.
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Npooks and Goblins
Joseph Arthur
Mt. Carmel
Cherry Grove
BR Fornne
Carmel
New Orleans
Beeeyercseseeze
Brooks
Union Township
Perderizet
Johnson
Hypes
Daly
Hulick Brothers
Main Street
New Town Hall
Japan
Russia
Bartholdi
Miss Liberty
J. L. H. Barr
F. B. Dyer
G. W. Hulick
Amelia
Olive Branch
Nicholsville
Charles Thomas
J. Hitch
D. W. McLung
John Weil, JR
Wilhameville
John Jones
Weil
Ayer
Bent Warren
Tabasco
Clermont County
Miss Warren
Ollie Pierce
Murray, Wood & Company
Moore & Moore
Binkley
Dan Durham
Withamsville
Durham
Mirrow Nonon
Amos
Amelis
Monterey
Allen Glaney
Glaney
Oscar Daughters
Elsworth House
Fletcher L. Day
J. C. Hopple & Co. Wholesale &Racers
James McMurchy
Katie Moore
W. I. Fee
Edward Knowles
Dallas
Joseph C. McKibben
Belfast
Lee Hess
Kansas City
Perry McAdams
J. Johnson
Indian Hill
Belle Simpkins
Blowville
Jeaton
New Boston
George Griswold
Mt. Oreb
N Buoso
Rik Lick
Relnity
John Sweet
Moore
Ae Fitzwater
Duckwall
Minnie Dugan
Belle White
Maud Hiteh
Lindale
Mrs. Furgeson
Dayton
Elin Hilteh
William Graney
Familly
Maine
Sanreice
Edenton
W. Elise
Elijah Newton
J. H. Pricett
Epee
Newtonville
John B. Denham
Smith’s Landing
Henning’s Mills
Bantam
B.D. Dailey
Forest Hill
Dailey
James Thomas
B. J. Winans
K. Thompson
X. Simpson
Albert Steelman
Alexander Smith
Dr. J. Young
J.W. Hitech
Oliver White
W.P. Justice
G. W Hays
Dellie
Lizzie West
Rockport
Indiana
L. R. White
Fayette County
Jennie Meredith
Presbyterian Church
Sith
H. A. Rossiter
Old Bethel
Porter
Lee Hitch
Banm
G. D. Thompson
White & Thompson
Ed Swing
Susie Winnedge
Mamie Rogers
Ten Mile Valley
Nettle Guild
Clinton Nash
A.R. Witham
The
Ivenbarger
Cinda Ross
Dr. P. Durham
James Bennett
B. Behymer
Hall
A. Stall
A. R. Witham
N. G
Afton
John Rodgers
Oliver Curtis
Laura Wood
Silas Bennett
Milbur Lakemire
D. Fisher
D. A. Dickey
Daniel Curtis
Ollie Smith
Florence Hulick
New Palestine
M. E. Towner
George Whittaker
Whittaker
Carrie Fisher
Mt. Holly
Bert Geer
Hal Jeremiah
John Sullivan
Aga
Anna Belignier
Youtia Vento
Ron Ley
Aethel
BR. White
Glen Este
Bliss
Bassett
W. Walker
Walter Thomas
Ida
C. R. Dair
Ella Thomas
White Oak
Kate Paul
A. Deller
Centerville
A. Bennett
Laurel
Locust Corner
Mr. Holly
Adolphus J. Whittaker
Nel He
Elder Smith
D. W. Atchley
W. F. Crane
Dr. Smith
Latatiarowoes
Levit, Herget
Squire Brown
Lyceum
Mt. Pisgah Lust
Jesse Bennett
B.C. Smith
Stricklind’s School
M. Edwards
G. P. Genkins
Rising Sun
James Hitch
Eva Hitch
Harry Fagin
Albert Leeds
Nelson
Tlinois
Etta Bennett
Presnt
P. Walker
Williameburg
Mr Walker
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