The Only Other Man Samuel Henry and Ohio Township Murder
Clermont county records recount the 1812 murder of Susanna Updegraft by Samuel Henry in Ohio township. The 1818 trial juries imposed a death sentence, but Henry died in jail before execution, amid scaffold construction noises and public uproar.
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Edward Jones
Clermont County
Williamsburg
Ohio Township
Samuel Henry
Susanna Updegraft
Samuel Aney
Ohio
Clermont
Seta Mapen Goranna
Henry
Susanna
Supreme Court
Columbus
Thomas Scott
William W. Irwin
Ethan Allen Brown
Jacob Ulrey
Maliches Medaris
John Shaw
John Townsley
Andrew Gray
Reuben Crossly
James Wood
Samuel Kilbreath
John Nash
James Hunt
Isaiah Ferguson
William Apple
Samuel H
Uel Henry
Lynch
Inez
Thanksgiving Social by Mt Carmel Grangers Planned
The Mt Carmel Grangers announce a Thanksgiving evening event at their hall on November 2 with entertainment starting at 7 00 p m and admission set at 10 cents. The note invites all to attend for a jolly time. A promotional paragraph for Syrup of Figs describes its use as a laxative and promotes it as a family remedy.
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Mt. Carmel
Bears and Italians Parade Through Town in Odd Mock Menagerie
Four men and three bears paraded Main Street at dusk as bears in muzles and clean fur contrasted with greasy, dirty handlers. The Italians led a risible show where the bears spoke Italian, winning amused schoolchildren. The performers walked away toward the railroad, ending the odd display on the moonlit side of the fence.
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Main Street
Rockies
Funeral of Mrs Lydia Shields Jones Remains Highlighted
Funeral details recount Mrs Lydia Shields Jones of Edgewood and later Shadyside, daughter of T L Shields, a DAR charter member and descendant of early Western Pennsylvania settlers. Survived by husband, children, mother Amelia Shields, sisters Mrs Collins and Mrs Oliver, Misses Rebecca and Wilhemina Shields, and brothers Captain Davis and T L Shields Jr.
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the Courier
Lydia Shields Jones
Pittsburg
Pittburg
Shields
Jones
T. L. Shields
Edgewood
Pennsylvania
David Shields
Sewickley Valley
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Society of Colonial Dames of
Sewickley Presbyterian Church
Shadyside
The Churches Hold Sunday Services Across Town
Attendance was strong at the Presbyterian Methodist and United Brethren churches. Rev. Bell preached on prayer and divine power, with Mrs Belt’s organ music and a Jamieson based anthem. Rev. Morris of the Methodist delivered sermons on Awake, thou that sleepest and Amusements with plans for Thanksgiving services tomorrow.
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Bell
Belt
P. F. Jamieson
Methodiat
Morris
Morria
Presbyterian Church
Tomorow
Mahwah
Salvation Army Messenger Aids Batavia Reform Effort
A Salvation Army messenger detailed for Batavia visits with nightly prayer meetings. Connected to the Fiek family, she travels with others to Amelia for a well attended service. Though illiterate, she speaks eloquently and powerfully, aiding local church members amid encouraging reception.
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Salvation Army
Batavia
Good
Mr. Fieek
Amelia
War veteran injured by frightened mules in Goshen incident
Jap Robbins, a war veteran, was wounded last week when a span of mules he was driving bolted after hearing sleigh bells. The wagon overturned, he fell to the ground, and sustained a broken arm. He returned home with a sling after help from a post surgeon.
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Jap Robbins
Goshen
Night of heat roars into a kitchen stove tale
Auditor Davis and his wife leave home for New Richmond. An anthracite stove left burning causes a fever dream night. Davis wakes drenched, finds the stove blazing, and frantically cools it while the kitchen shows melted candles and wax pools. he then eats breakfast relieved the stove and mansion survived.
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John Davis
New Richmond
Davis
Mexico
Dime Museum
Ohio Township
Rees Sapp
Mr. Davis
East Fork
Aged 94 Widow Lucinda Moore Dies at Amelia Home
Mrs. Lucinda Moore widow of James S. Moore aged 94 died at her Amelia residence Sunday. Born October 26 1900 she lived in Wellsburg Wheeling St. Clairsville and Clermont County. She leaves 12 children six living with four sons and two daughters. Funeral arrangements set for 1 pm at her Amelia home conducted by Rev. Fulton of Williamsburg.
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Lucinda. Moore
James 8. Moore
Amelia
Wellsburg
Virginia
John
Lucinda Hines
Wheeling
St. Clairsville
Ohio
Clermont County
James S. Moore
Fulton
Williamsburg
Religious Events And Meetings In Gommning
The Methodiata plan a Thanksgiving eve missionary rally at 7 30 PM with an program to boost the great missionary society. The Morrow League meets Thursday night instead of Friday. County Christian Endeavor Modellon holds a county-wide gathering at Presbyterian church Friday with 2 20 PM and 7 PM services. Delegates expected, Rev Bell in Cincinnati seeking a speaker. Exercises promise engaging music, program details unsettled.
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Methodiata
Great Missionary Society
Mowort League
Christian Endeavor Modellon
Presbyterian Church
Bell
Cincinnati
Damaged Riverside Bridgewalk Demands Immediate Repair
A local notice complains the sidewalk from the bridge to the depot is wrecked with rotten and loose planks. A night fall fall incident left a woman seriously injured and residents urge total reconstruction rather than mere repair.
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Heaven
Hades
Stables Lease in Cincinnati Promotes Local Trade
Mosars Martin and George Maham of Afton lease commodious stables at Fifth and Sycamore Cincinnati offering first class feed and sale stables. Clergymen and merchants in the line urged to patronize them at 5 East Fifth Street Rabumatiom hints at blood acidity cure with Hood's Sarsaparilla.
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Mosars Martin
George Maham
Afton
Cincinnati
Fifth and
Sycamore
East Fifth Street
Thanksgiving Tale of Lost Overcoat and Fire
H H Hulick returned from Florida for Thanksgiving and recalled a hunting trip with Brother Cliff. A cigar ember in the carriage floor started a blaze burning the horse, gear, and their luncheon, leaving them to walk home with no game found and no overcoat.
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Hulick
Florida
Advice From The Information Department On Caring For Children
A father asks how to quiet twins and care for infants. The editor replies with humorous cautions and old fashioned remedies, suggesting milk and bread diets for children and simple clothing safety tips, noting varied parenting views.
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The
Courier
New Richmond
J. Bropinson
Colof Courier
Missionary Tea Delights Batavia Congregation
Miss Agnes Davis presides at a well attended missionary tea at her home for Batavia Presbyterians. The program features solos readings duets and instrumental numbers by Mrs. Belt Miss Agnes Davis and others. A chocolate luncheon ends the pleasant evening with plans for future events.
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Agnes Davis
Batavia
Mozart
Mary Lane
Belt
Geo
P. Chatterton
Santiago
Percy F. Jamieson
Asthore
Charles Belt
My Kate
Mra
Browning
Frank Davia
Love
Mr. Chatterton
Miss Davis
Agnes
Tom Talks and Ex-Speaker Reed Read at Boston Club
At a Home Market Club meeting in Boston Thos B Reed drew attention as the prominent figure. He mocked Democratic errors and warned of political fate citing past promises and attacks on leadership while reflecting on national figures and policy.
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Home Market Club
Boston
Thos. B. Reed
Congress
Massachusetts
Wilson
Ways and Means
David B. Hill
New York
The Old Man Frank Lanert Demonstrates Hidden Talent
A tramp named Frank Lanert enters a office and demonstrates superb pen work on cards, revealing a past as a trusted bank bookkeeper. His refined craft contrasts with his ruined life, ending as he leaves into the drizzle an outcast with talents wasted by drink and broken dreams.
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Frank Lanert
A Clermonter's Wife Delights Camden Opera Audience
Mrs Jessie F Baum wife of Claus Baum formerly of this place now based in Gloucester New Jersey directed and starred in a charming Camden operatic series. Reports praise her singing teaching and dramatic power with a notable soprano voice. The Camden Daily Post lauds her Mabel of Mrs Baum and remembers her visit to Batavia with high regard. Thanksgiving turkey incentives feature briefly at M J Kain's restaurant on Main Street near the port.
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New Jersey
Camden
Jessie F. Baum
Claus Baum
Gloucester
Baum
Directrega
Diphtheria Closes Cherry Grove Schools
An outbreak of diphtheria in Cherry Grove prompts Dr. Ricker to order school closures to halt spread until the disease abates.
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Cherry Grove
Ricker
Boston Hill grading completed opens road for public travel
M. Buerkle, renowned contractor, finished grading on the Boston hill. The road is now open for public travel. Commissioners commend the work as a much needed improvement and a good job.
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M. Buerkle
Boston Hill
Cincinnati Tribune claims blame for Von Seggern defeat
The Portsmouth based Cincinnati Tribune, calling itself Republican, asserts credit or blame for the defeat of Von Seggern in the Insolvency Judge race. It notes Republican papers backed his campaign while the Tribune opposed him, alleging the fight was a political stunt by a party aligned paper.
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Portsmouth Tribune
Cincinnati Tribune
von Seggern
Cincinnati
The
Tribune
Opening Dance At Moore Residence On Thanksgiving Evening
The new home of Tom Moore at Broadway and Second streets will host a Thanksgiving dance for the town’s young society. Music is arranged and a superb luncheon will be served by the hospitable couple known for entertaining.
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Tom Moore
Broadway
Second Streets
Mrs Elizabeth Roudebush Dies in Newtonsville
Mrs Elizabeth Roudebush widow of the late Gol William Roudebush died suddenly at her Newtonsville home yesterday morning from a violent pneumonia attack. She was 76 and leaves several children including Attorney Frank Roudebush of this place and Milton Roudebush of Newtonsville. The funeral will be held at the Baptist church in Newtonsville tomorrow at 10:80.
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Elizabeth Roudebush
Gol
William Roudebush
Newtonsville
Frank Roudebush
Milton Roudebush
Baptist Church
Clermont cigar maker thriving in Williamsburg
F Rosenbush of Williamsburg reports strong business for his Clermont industry cigars. The firm uses top materials and commands broad dealer demand, with October revenue stamps totaling 150 dollars and a correspondingly large payroll, reflecting the profitable operations and local benefit.
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F. Rosenbush
Williamsburg
Tate Township Reading Circle discusses Adam Bede in Bethel
The Tate Township Teachers Reading Circle met in Bethel on Saturday afternoon November 24 with moderate attendance. Supt. Pierce chaired. Mrs Lloyd led the Adam Bede discussion, while Mr Emmons discussed Emerson's American Scholar. Several members contributed to the lively dialogue and a called meeting will finish the American Scholar discussion.
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Tate Township Teachers Reading Circle
Bethel
Eader Supt
Pierce
Adam Bede
Mise Lloyd
Emmons
Emerson
Messrs Smith
Fitzpatrick
Swing
Pattison
Colthar
Beck
Lloyd
Strickland
Gum chewing as offense in public and parade roles
A Buffalo incident and National Guard critique highlight chewing gum as a nuisance. A Buffalo coachman lost his job for gum chewing on the box while driving. Massachusetts National Guard units faced criticism for gum chewing on parade. The piece argues only police on night duty and football players in combat should chew gum.
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Buffalo
Massachusetts National Guard
Quarrel Leads to Knife Fight in Glendale
In Glendale near Manchester Adams County two families the Drydens and the Wilsons resolved a school quarrel last week. James Wilson wounded Grant Dryden about ten to eleven times with a pocket knife requiring extensive sewing. Doctors fear lasting pain though injuries are not believed life threatening.
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Grant Dryden
James Wilson
Glendale
Manchester
Brown County
Wilson
Dryden
State v Riley ends in manslaughter verdict
In the case State v William Delbert Riley charged with second degree murder in the shooting of William Bailey last August, the jury found manslaughter. Testimony showed the youth’s irresponsibility and limited mental capacity, with observers noting his lack of guidance and home support drew sympathy for his difficult plight.
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William Delbert Riley
William Bailey
Wedding of Harry L Johnson and Maud Stall at Tabasco
The 1804 Tabasco wedding united Harry L Johnson of Adams Express Company with Maud Stall of Belfast. The ceremony took place at the bride's aunt's Main Street home in Tabasco on Sunday November 18 at 5 PM, officiated by Rev. Carpenter Universalist of Newtown. After a pleasant ceremony, the couple left for Cincinnati, with best wishes from families and friends.
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Tabasco
Harry L. Johnson
Maud Stall
Johnson
Adams Express Company
Miss Stall
Clermont
Belfast
Main Street
Carpenter
Universalist Church of
Newtown
Cincinnati
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TAX City
Hood
Benjamin
Correspondence Bureau
Joan P. Robinson
Missionary Tea
Davie
Burns
Judge James
Tom
Old Frank
A Clermonter
M. J. Kain
Port of
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Tate Township Reading Circle
Buffalo Commercial
Adams County
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