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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1894

Page

1

Honors to Hulick as rural supporters serenade judge

A large delegation from Stonelick and Jackson townships gathered on the hilltop to honor Judge Hulick with a serenade and salutes. The Monterey band led the entrance amid lights, campfires, and fireworks celebrating Republican majorities, followed by a lavish luncheon and warm hospitality from Judge and Mrs. Hulick before evening ends with Auld Lang Syne.

Hulick Stonelick Jackson Monterey Clermont Brown

Calf Kiln Accident Sees Man Escape With Minor Burns

Wm Springer, near Wilhameville, burned charcoal worker, spotted smoke from his kiln on Thursday. He covered the crack with dirt, but the crust gave way and he fell toward the flames, breaking through sinking ground. He escaped with painful feet and scorched trousers, plans to rest days while the kiln emits occasional smoke.

Wm. Springer Wilhameville Springer

One Soldier’s Fate in War and Politics

An editorial recounts a Western New York lawyer who left his practice for war and lost three sons to conflict. The veteran, wounded at Bull Run, Andersonville survivor, and a son shot multiple times, faced layoff in a Treasury office after building a home on credit. He was replaced by a political appointee, sparking outrage over treatment of veterans and anger at Cleveland administration and HOKESMITHISM amid last week’s election rebuke.

Washington D. H United States New York Bull Ran Andersonville Congress Supervising Architect of the Treasury Washington Carlisle Cleveland

Political notes hint at Dems' losses in 6th district and state

Over the counter notes claim Democratic setbacks in Clermont county and the Sixth District with a taunting scorecard. The piece compares the party to lost souls and mocks their prospects while promoting Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure-all for catarrhs and a blood purifier.

Clermont County Stevens George Democratic Party Protectionrer

Loveland’s Sunday closure spasm sparks critique

A Loveland column attacks a drastic Sunday ban that would halt rail traffic, milk deliveries, barber services, newsstands and livery rentals while urging balance between rest and daily life. author argues Sunday should allow basic conveniences and worship without blanket prohibition.

Editor Replies on Credit for Loveland Meeting Copy

A Loveland arc editor says the paper copied from the Courier without credit while the editor notes the correction failure by an office boy. The Courier acknowledges the Loveland doctoral meeting details were not supplied by its editor and emphasizes news is free and shared. The piece argues newspapers collect rather than originate details and defend neighboring papers' intentions.

Loveland The Register Courier

Tales of Teachers at Williamsburg Meeting

The Clermont meeting of a popular educational association gathered last Saturday at Williamsburg M E church. Rev Fulton opened the program and speakers from Goshen Williamsville and Westwood presented papers on parenting teaching grammar and pedagogy. The day included songs by Miss Georgia Thompson and a Williamsburg choir, with adjournment to Batavia for the next session.

Williamsburg M. E Fulton Turnipseed Goshen Nettie Ashton C. E. Elston A. L. Clark Williamsville S. T. Logan Westwood Georgia Thompson Loveland Batavia

Agricultural Inquiries Spark Humorous Advice From Journalists

In Moore's Fork Ohio and Mapest Ohio the Agricultural Editor answers readers with tongue in cheek. His letters discuss stump pulling by moonlight using gas or dynamite and warn against overindulgence with wild oats while joking about political zeal.

John W. Davis Moore’s Fork Ohio

Miss Mary Cowen Shines In Stanford Recital

Mary Cowen, newly leading the music department at Stanford College in Kentucky, earns praise from the Caledonians society and the Interior Journal for vocal selections Dear Heart and Astohore and a fine piano solo. The Ohio quail law discussed, allowing killing but banning sale out of state, with season open now through December 12.

Mary Cowen Stanford Kentucky Interior Journal The Caledonians Ohio

Felicity Youth Loses Leg After Gun Discharge

A Felicity man, L. D. Bolender, suffered a severe injury while hunting when a defective gun discharged after the stock pin fell out. The round struck his leg and foot, tearing and mangling the limb, and resulted in amputation between the knee and ankle. The accident drew much sympathy for the young man.

L. D. Bolender Felicity Bolender

Martyr Edward Jones Granted Six Month Reprieve

Washington Court House readers confront delays in the Jones case as Edward Jones, accused of the fatal shooting of his son, is granted a six month respite until next April due to defense counsel needing time to examine the bill of exceptions. The piece rails at perceived judicial leniency and questions motives and delays while urging speedy justice.

Poor Jones Annex Jones Georgetown Washington Court House Defense

Court Matters and Regular Business Docket Report

The court docket lists actions including W.C. Frazier versus George J. Perrine for $519.42 and Frederick Binning versus Laura Vanzant for $500, with divorce by Eva A. Wood versus Cornelius F. Wood for adultery. Jurors notified. numerous criminal indictments set for trial December 8 to 5 and November 27 or 26. Bail set in several cases. several dismissals and partitions noted.

W.C. Frazier George J. Perrine Frederick Binning Laura Vanzant Eva A. Wood Cornelius F. Wood Petit Jury Michael Brandt State Anthony Kannemann Higgenboth Hoerner William Riley William Bailey

Serenading Local Officials Sparks Community Praise

Rees Sapp recently re-elected commissioner and Dan Marsh newly elected infirmary director were serenaded by numerous friends in Stonelick and Union townships last week. Both were warmly received and entertained as neighbors expressed pleasure and gratitude for the gesture.

Rees Sapp Dan Marsh Stonelick Union Townships

Death of George Fishback Prominent in Greenback Movement

George Fishback, longtime county figure and former Greenback leader, died Tuesday at his son’s home in Columbus. Funeral services will be held Thursday at Olive Branch.

George Fishback Columbus Olive Branch

Uniform Rank K of P Meeting Set at Castle Hall

The Uniform Rank K of P will meet at Castle Hall Thursday evening after the adjournment of the subordinate lodge. Full attendance is requested.

K. of P Castle Hall

Sudden Death of Mt Crab Resident M D Myers

M D Myers, father in law of Attorney William Bishop, died suddenly yesterday at his Mt Crab home. The notice extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant laxative and family remedy, urging every household to keep a bottle on hand.

M. D. Myers William Bishop Mt. Crab

Farm Wife Share Advice From Augusta Editor

The Augusta Kentucky agricultural editor answers a reader about how much of a farm income should go to the wife. The piece argues the wife deserves at least half of the yearly income and should control spending, noting her essential farm tasks and the value of shared decision making to prevent domestic strife.

Augusta Courter Mao Poe Lg Ee Gure Aioe Adircus

Local items note Dyer near death and school report

The ex-warden B F Dyer remains gravely ill at home in Georgetown after treatment in Cincinnati. Whitaker school reports 85 percent attendance this winter under W W Fulton in his second year. A King's Daughters entertainment drew about $22, and a Cincinnati lecture by Ingersoll drew large crowds on his farewell tour. A Cincinnati investors syndicate plans a Clermont county summer resort near Blairville on the New Richmond branch. Lemuel Teasdale, once a Batavia to Williamsburg bus operator, visited town. W N Steward of Crosstown runs a thriving, low-margin store with posters. The Rev Bell and Rev Walker exchanged pulpits, Prof Chatterton entertained at the Presbyterian choir, and Batavia's Old Reliable bar offers top liquors.

B. F. Dyer Cincinnati Georgetown Whitaker W.W. Fulton Lemuel Teasdale Simeon Batavia Williamsburg Franklin Warren County Bell Walker Williamesburg Chatterton

After the Ball by Owensville Petard Sisters Described

Owensville correspondence notes the Petard sisters deny hosting the ball described by the regular reporter and dispute the dress details as incorrect. The editor says no offense was intended and urges resolution between the parties without further publication.

Owensville Petard

Clermont Republicans Sweep County in 1595 Election

In the Wilmington Journal report, Clermont Republicans won the county by a handsome majority though the whole county ticket consisted of only a commissioner and infirmary director. The piece notes the stakes and majority will be doubled in 1595 and hints at a valuable precedent for next year.

Wilmington Journal Clermont Republicans

Disturbance at Loveland Oyster Supper Ends with Arrests

At a Loveland oyster supper and dance last Saturday Glenn Bros hosts were disrupted by Ben Bellew and Chester Howard. Several people injured including John Kelly who suffered a broken jaw Bud Brooke with a severe stab wound and others with facial injuries. Bellew and Howard were arrested and jailed George Compton was sent home under arrest. City officials fined the trio five dollars each plus costs for drunkenness and disorder Monday.

Glenn Bros Loveland Madisonville Ben Bellew Chester Howard John Kelly Bud Brooke Bellew Howard George Compton Shearer

Thanksgiving Services at Two Presbyterian Churches

The Morrie M. B. Church will hold Thanksgiving day services with Rev. George V. preaching at 10:00. Special music will be offered by organ and choir. Rev. KE will preach a Thanksgiving sermon at Antum Presbyterian Church.

George V Morrie M. B Antum Presbyterian Church

Bridge to be lowered to reduce grade in Clermont

The Miami East Fork crossing will be lowered at once with an estimated cost near two hundred dollars. Local church notices list services at M. E. church on Sunday November 25 1804 including Sunday school at 9 a m and sermons by Rev George W Morris at 10 30 a m and 7 p m with topics Awake Then that Sleepest and Hell Epworth League at 6 p m and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 p m A Desires Meeting. The notice also mentions ballot after service on the woman question. The Courier notes Clermont native 8 L Kain was elected county and district clerk at Barstow Ward County Texas on the Republican ticket for a second term.

Miami East Fork M. E George W. Morris Epworth League Texas L. Kain Barstow Ward County Kain

Institute hires top talent for Batavia program next August

The Institute board engages Dr. W. G. Brumbaugh from Huntington Pa Dr. E B Nelson from Delaware Ohio Eli Perkins and George P Chatterton as musical director for the Batavia Institute next August. The choice is praised as a splendid selection of national talent appreciated by patrons.

W. G. Brumbaugh Huntington E. 8. Nelson Delaware Ohio Eli Perkins George P. Chatterton Institute Board Batavia Institute

Burglaries Hit Williamsburg Hill Saloon of William Carter

Burglars entered William Carter's saloon on the Williamsburg hill last Sunday during dinner, stealing beer whisky and cigars and breaking several decanters and bottles. The proprietor laments the vandalism as much as the loss of stock.

William Carter Willamsburg Hill

Board deems consumption contagious not hereditary

The State Board of health declares that consumption is contagious and not inherited. It prescribes prevention methods focusing on absolute cleanliness and good ventilation. It states the disease is curable and arising from poor ventilation in homes and workplaces with fowl air.

State Board of Health

Baltimore clerks promoted rapidly amid civil service shift

In Baltimore a new dodge for the civil service exam favors prominent young Democrats who could not afford the exam. They are hired as laborers and quickly promoted for extraordinary fitness, as Grover Cleveland enlarges the classified service reducing Republican patronage when patronage is due.

Baltimore Grover Cleveland

Farmer Institute Planned at Mt Carmel With OSU Expert

Arrangements are made for a farmer's institute at Mt Carmel on December 4 and 5 with Prof. Thomas Hunt of Ohio State University joining the program. Local talent from Springborough is expected to assist as organizers finalize the schedule and invite farmers to attend. Kilpatrick Post No 189 G. A. R. celebrated its 12th muster anniversary in Goshen on November 17 with a social program and a large turnout.

Mapest Ohio Courier John Cook Congress Mt. Carmel Thomas Hunt Ohio State University Springborough Kilpatrick Post No Goshen

Ohio dairy and food department law draws national interest

Dr T C Stockton of Los Angeles sent a letter to Commissioner McNeal asking for copies of Ohio pure food laws and operation details. He seeks to study methods to prevent adulteration and push similar protections in California, with legislative inquiries also from South Carolina and Kentucky.

London Ohio Dairy and Food Department McNeal T. C. Stockton Iego Cal California South Carolina Kentucky

Universalist Services at Mt Carmel

The regular monthly preaching service will be at the Universalist church in Mt. Carmel on Sunday, November 25. Invitations extend for Universalist literature and free by mail or church pickup from Mies G. F. White of Boston or Artemas Day of Mt. Carmel.

Mt. Carmel Mies G. F. White West Street Boston Massachusetts Ohio

Escaped Army Veteran Hurt by Cannon Blast

Henry Long was ramming a cannon during a festivitation at Portsmouth when the cannon exploded. He was knocked several feet, broke a wrist, and suffered internal injuries. He served actively in the war and escaped harm during service.

Adams County Henry Long Portsmouth Long

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hood Loveland’s Corner Miami Tales OF Association At Correspondence Baueau Our Mary Quaila Edward Delbert Bunn William Raper Parrott Adam Flaugher John Jarman G. W. Rice W. L. Carver Wm. Belt Sarah J. Henderson Mary Sampson Dyer King’s Daughters T. G. Foster Ingersoll Music Hall Ingersall New Richmond Branch Blairvile W. N. Steward Crosstown K. Hoerner M. E. Church A Farmer’s Institute Goshen G A. R Universalist Services
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