Studying the Stars Forecasts 1897 Calamities
The New York Journal astrological editor predicts a severe winter with storms, meteor falls, and Atlantic losses. He forecasts fires, crime increases, stock rises then falls after April 1897, and notable deaths including England's queen. The piece mocks such predictions and reflects on perpetual yearly calamities.
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The
New York Journal
Atlantic
England
George III
Spain
Cuba
Turkey
Russia
Bryan
Prospects of Improvement for Electric Railroad Plan
An enterprise advances to build an electric railroad from Washington D. C. through Hillsboro Georgetown and Ripley to Maysville Kentucky. It would benefit Georgetown by linking Fayette County and Kentucky and could influence local politics toward a Republican majority in the future.
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Washington D. H
Hillsboro
Georgetown
Ripley
Maysville
Kentucky
Fayette County
Sprinkling of Gold Circulated in Lebanon Last Week
The Lebanon area saw some gold circulating last week to spur confidence and business. The piece notes no benefits yet and urges the "agent of prosperity" to drop double eagles into the depressed sanctum to restore faith.
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Lebanon
Hillsboro rail line back under local control urged
Hillsboro merchants fear loss of line after two year lapse in service as C P W Railroad abandoned connections and a local group operated the branch at a loss. Competing B&O routes kept freight rates down, but townspeople urge continued local control to boost future receipts amid improving business.
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C. P. & W. Railroad Company
Hillsboro
Thanksgiving Day Reflections On Blessings And Gratitude
A 19th century style meditation urges Americans to thank the Lord for marvelous works and blessings. It calls readers to rejoice in Thanksgiving, remember the less fortunate, and extend goodwill to the President and national leaders while sharing meals and good wishes.
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America
United States
The Parson's Tale A Batavia Memoir in 1864 Missouri
In 1864 a Batavia Circuit Rider recalls lodging with Major Pace's family in north Missouri. A cruel miller’s wife schemes against a mischievous black boy, who outwits her by letting her trap trip on its own, then revels when she falls victim to the trap. The tale ends noting the man grown, industrious and thrifty, and remembers the narrator as a friend.
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L. C. Pace
Missouri
Darkey
Goody
Batavia
Eighty Years Ago and the Slow March of Change
The column recalls a flood of inventions from eighty years past such as sewing machines and electric light, noting the vast pace of progress and wondering what the next nine decades will bring. It reflects on political shifts with references to Populist and Prohibition parties and speculation on reforms and freedoms.
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Sven
Prohibition
Democratic Party
Wight
Marguerite Clark Sues for 20000 Over Seduction Claim
The Weat Union Bason notes Marguerite Clark's 20000 damage suit against H Lochard has been compromised. She alleged he seduced her under promise of marriage and that they were intimate for a year. The statement suggests further revelations might have ostracized her.
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Weat Union Bason
Marguerite Clark
H. Lochard
Abe
Lochard
Scott
Short Term Squabble Over Pearson Seat
The seat for the Brown Clermont district common pleas bench is contested after VD V Pearson was elected on the Democratic ticket for a short interim term. Republicans argue no vacancy exists and question the legality of commissioning a short term, with a protest filed to the Secretary of State.
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D. V. Pearson
Common Pleas
Brown Clermont
Collings
Colling
Pearson
Secretary of State
Court Matters Highlight Diverse Ohio Docket
The calendar lists cases in chancery and common pleas including Gatch vs Milford and others continued to January 4, Swank divorce motion withdrawn, Morris vs Wilson judgment for 41 dollars, Zimmerman vs Zimmerman decree for wilful absence, Bergen vs Miami township third petition, Bennett vs Gaskins judgment by default 123.07, Madden vs Daly partition action with appointed commissioners, tenancy in common findings, Williams divorce by confinement, Devol Livengood Manufacturing Co. against Ferris judgment 196, Hauck vs Ellis service quashed, Scott vs Gervert damages 2662 with motion for new trial, State vs Grant shooting within intent to kill with Felicity date, Conley hearings and Hedrick vs Gregg judgment 1103.15, Gatch guardian for Henry Gatch Runyan, and new cases including Maham real estate partition and damages claims. Judge Davis departed for Georgetown to hold court for remainder of month.
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Elizabeth L. Gatch
Milford
Edenton & Woodville Turnpike Co
Loutsag Swank Ve
Marcellus Swank
A. C. Morris
Charles Wilson
Wm. H. Zimmerman
Sarah Zimmerman
Henry H. Bergman
Trustees of
Miami Township
Harry R. Benntt
Wm. Gaskins
Elizabeth Madden
Julia Daly
F. M. Lindsey
Charles H. Green
George M. Alexander
Vina Kyle
Maggie Williams
Leonard Williams
Devol Livengood Manufacturing Co
John Ferris
Pearl Hauck
Albert Ellis
George H. Scott
Henry Gervert
State
Eugene Grant
Felicity
Maxwell G. Conley
Nancy Conley
Malinda Hedrick
George H
Charles Gregg
Samuel
Gatch
Malinda Gatch
Dowdney
Henry Gatch Runyan
Hen Roost Robbers in Georgetown Brown County
The Brown County News reports a midnight assault on Postmaster Lee Richey at his Georgetown home. A rock smashed his back door step blow leaving a two inch gash. he recovered and was on duty at opening. The incident spurs strong condemnation and calls for severe action if caught.
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Brown County News
Georgetown
Lee Richey
Sharpers Sell Iron As Investment To Greene County Farmer
James Robinson, a Greene county farmer, was approached by two men posing as general agents for smoothing iron. He signed a promissory note for 75 to receive iron, but notes it was non-transferable. After suspicion, he checked in Jamestown where the note had been offered, and he is now coordinating with local police.
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James Robinson
Greene County
Robinson
Jamestown
Oftien
Klise Sends Consolatory Verse to Bryan Amid Local Turmoil
Hillsboro clergyman Rev J W Klise writes a consolatory poem to W J Bryan. The piece laments political divisions stirred by Governor Bushnell and Clermont Sun notices urging Democrats to stay home. Klise calls for Batavia church reorganization and cites Napoleon comparisons in a tearful address.
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J. W. Klise
Hillsboro
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Klise
Barn Martin Church
Batavia
Clermont Sun
Bushnell
Elise
Klize
Bryan
Napoleon
Elba
Mr. Bryan
Fiba
Mr Bryan
Waites
St. Helena
Bonaparte
Sexton
Money tale of Brookovers ends in court and divorce
Three items from old Adams recount a Brookover money dispute ending in a shooting. Brookover junior faces assault with intent to kill as Mrs Brookover seeks divorce after their twenty five year marriage. Mrs Brookover had a banked $900 in her name and the old man demanded it. The dynamite incident at West Union damages the courthouse, injuring nearby houses. A silver mine on Robert Cochran’s farm is said to yield 65 1 4 ounces per ton worth about $50, presenting a brighter note in Adams County.
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Brookover
West Union
Brookovers
Young Brookover
Madam
Robert Cochran
Adams County
Electric suburban trains to run Middletown line under CH&D
The Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton Railway will acquire Middletown streetcar lines and operate through electric service from Middletown to Hamilton with low fares. The system will connect to Cincinnati, extend south toward Cincinnati, and rely on CH&D for modern electric equipment and improved roadbed.
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Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway
Middletown
Ohio
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Mill Creek
A Hale Old Age in Batavia Longevity Boom
A Bethel paragraph boasts at least six octogenarians while Batavia lists 13 citizens aged 80 and up. Uncle John White leads at 0, Frank Acra and Harvey Hamilton are 80, Shadrach Corbin 80, Henry Lindsley 80, W B C Sterling near 80, Joseph Bicking 80, Thomas Boyd self sufficient, plus four ladies 80 to 97. The piece notes over fifty men past 70, calls Batavia a great place for longevity, and quips the Democrats remain lively with McKinley.
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Bethel
Batavia
John White
Frank Acra
Harvey Hamilton
Shadrach Corbin
Henry Lindsley
W. B. C. Sterling
Joseph Bicking
Thomas Boyd
Democratic Party
McKinley
Southern Press Sees Free Coinage as a Dead Issue Across Dixie
The Atlantic and Southern journals signal a shift from free silver to sound money. Democratic papers warn against reviving McKinley era free coinage, while urging the party to abandon silver as a central issue. Observers from Atlanta to Jacksonville stress voter rest and party renewal.
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South
United States
Bryan
Atlanta Journal
Democratic Party
Chicago
Savannah News
Coming Man Social by Epworth League in White & Heinrici’s
The Epworth League hosts a Coming Man social on Friday evening November 27 at White and Heinrici’s store room. Admission is five cents. Coffee, sandwiches, cake and ice cream will be for sale.
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Epworth League
White
Will of Mrs Emma Chalfant Leaves Indigent Ministers Large Fund
The will leaves a Springdale farm valued at 20000 to sister Sallie Dye for life with the property later going to a fund for disabled M E ministers. A Butler county farm also around 20000 goes to the same fund after two small legacies. Personal property likely goes to blood relatives. Joan Sincott defeats for infirmary director moves into new Lindale home.
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Emma Chalfant
Sallie Dye
Springdale
M. E. Church
Butler County
Roberta Johnson Morrigan
Elliott
Maine man offers sharp view of church fairs and funds
A Maine man who studies church fairs defines them as events where attendees spend beyond means to please others, acquire unwanted items, and aid heathens who seem happier, reflecting on social and ethical implications.
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Maine
Mt Carmel man assigns assets in November deal
James M. Lea of Mt. Carmel made deeds of assignment on Monday November 23 to E. Q. Crane of Crane Ely. Assets total $5,000 with liabilities about the same.
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James M. Lea
Mt. Carmel
E. Q. Crane
Crane & Ely
New Colter Canning Plant Formed With Local Factories
A company capitalized at 35000 dollars has been formed to operate the Colter canning plant and its associated business houses and factories located in Mt. Washington and Amelia.
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Colter Canning Plant
Mt.Washington
Amelia
Amelial resident freed on writ after support case
Clifford Trout of Amelia was released by Judge Davis on a writ of habeas corpus last Saturday after being sentenced to county jail for days for refusing to support a minor child. Crane & Ely and C. UC. Kearns represented Trout.
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Clifford Trout
Amelia
Davis
Crane & Ely
C. UC. Kearns
Trout
Presbyterian luncheon at Judge Hulick home on Friday
The Presbyterian society invites all to a Friday luncheon at Judge Hulick’s hill top home. The event promises hospitality and a fine valley view with skilled service. A ten cent fee is charged, and gentlemen are especially welcome.
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The
Presbyterian Society
Diphtheria Remedy Promoted in Clermont Exchange
An exchange article touts tar and turpentine fumes as a remedy for diphtheria. It advises closing the room and heating a tar turpentine mixture in a cup to flood the space, claiming it loosens throat membranes and prompts coughing up of the membranous matter. The piece notes diphtheria is highly prevalent in Clermont and urges parents to try such measures despite uncertain outcomes.
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Clermont
Thanksgiving Evening Change At Presbyterian Church
Thanksgiving Day brings a time change for Union services at the Presbyterian church from 10 AM to 7 PM to suit worshippers and choir. The move allows more time for dinners and a fuller evening chorus led by Mrs. Baum and Mrs. Belt. Attendance is expected to be large.
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Presbyterian Church
Prof. Chatterton
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