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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1882
Page
2
The piece notes President Arthur writing a message after a rebuke and accuses The Gazette of labeling General Sherman Catholic. It mocks Conkling’s absence from politics, mentions Grover Cleveland as a potential Democratic candidate, and praises the Defiance County Express for its enlargement and quality.
The piece notes influential New York businessmen advocate national telegraph control under the postal system, predicting more newspapers and jobs. It praises Gen Durbin Ward as a potential Ohio governor candidate and urges the Democratic party to nominate him for the sake of fidelity and reward.
Former Senator Dorsey levels sharp charges against George Bliss Government counsel in the Star Route trials and against the Attorney General alleging a conspiracy and perjury. He claims witnesses were summoned but not examined to keep testimony favorable to him. The public awaits denial or refutation.
The Cincinnati Commercial urges houses and barns on flood mounds along the Mississippi. It warns artificial mounds may vanish in floodwaters. Thurlow Weed dies in New York at eighty five, after a life in journalism and politics with limited schooling.
A dignified figure lived a life of temperate habits and hard work, reaching notable esteem through personal merit. He died at an advanced age after a long life of usefulness and honor, leaving behind a reputation built on diligence and character.
A Washington dispatch reports the vacancy created by Judge Swing’s death draws early attention to four leading contenders for the U S attorney post in the Southern District of Ohio. Warner Bateman and William White lead in endorsements while Samuel Crawford and M B Hagans also show strong support from lawyers and church figures. Some Cincinnati signers back Governor Tom Young though no official filing exists. Ben Butterworth has not endorsed a candidate and plans to visit Washington. White and Bateman have the most recommendations, with age noted as a potential hurdle for White and for Bateman in Senate confirmation as a long-serving life appointment.
Marriages include Hurdle Jones at Wesley Wedding Felicity Nov 19. Bolander Goslin at Hickson Goslin home Nov 22. Hendrixon Jennings wedding at Rev Newhouse home south of town. Invitations out for Stride Sheridan nuptials at 1 pm Thanksgiving Day. Concerts deemed financially disappointing amid poor weather. Masonic hall nearing completion with walnut and gold facade. Local notices include visits by R F Day Major Swope Mrs Altman Mollie Armacost and other residents.
Willianesburg reports brisk gain at Mount and Ellis groceries and new oyster restaurant by Tom Hartman. Charlie Bryan plans return visit. Snell and Williams add to their factory. James Boyd buys local property after Brown county sale. Temperance talks ignite activity as Mrs. Mariah White is mourned. a work accident injures Thompson Smith.
E G Boose of New Boston visited our village last Wednesday on business. The lyceum is thriving with D Dayly on the beach. Miss Connie Gillespie of Ludlow Kentucky visits Mrs H Lillick. Mat Eppert was in town Monday. O W Lindsey left for Cincinnati to clerk for Lon tone. Dr A H Nesbitt of Chile seen on streets. Geo Banar of Laurel now occupies half of R Gillespie’s house. He plans to farm next year. Mr Shaffer and son of Moscow visited A Craig’s then Mt Holly. S purchased a farm. Allen Curry has gone to Covington Kentucky to work on the race track.
Mrs McKown visits Portsmouth for a week. Miss Allie Gilmore stays with her sister in New Richmond. Masonic officers installed. John Dimmitt and son visited. F Henderson patent valued at 15000 dollars. Theodore Clasgens returns from Buffalo to a welcome surprise party. C L B C circle hosts an entertaining meeting at Miss Bertha Weidinger’s with readings and music. Scarlet fever and diphtheria rise with many new cases.
Laurel reports reshuffles as R Debruler moves in and George Simmons relocates to Willis farm while Uncle John Willis moves elsewhere. Dr P Kennedy buys McLain farm at forty six dollars an acre. Protracted meeting at second M E church features Rev Taylor from Cincinnati. Weddings anticipated. James Simmons recovering. Sunday school fundraiser underperformed due to weather. Lizzie Turner praised for original recitation. Stock sales frequent. Noah Tompkins Auctioneer. Turkey day plans stir local anticipation.
Smiths Landing reports J T Warner improving his farm K Case owns ash logs Prof R E Wyatt will lecture on Metaphysics at Bond's Ferry December 5 Emery Hendrixon on sick list Rural band regresses and plans a concert next Saturday The wedding cards of Prof J E Robinson president of Utopia University are out his affiance is unknown to the public Best wishes for his journey.
Miss Ruie Ely teaches at Bethel and spends Sundays with old folks at home. Charles Burroughs visited the city last week. A wedding occurred at Squire Studer's home between Charles Lee and Anna Leach. Nine pound girl welcomed Wm. P. Justice. Delia Hitch rode to New Richmond with Dennis Dunham, now returning to settle in Bantam. Susie Winnidge attends school. Mrs. Bragdon paints her fence. Dr. J. P. Richardson has a busy practice. Prof. Swing explained the Arkansaw Traveler and the Haunted House origins. Robert Campbell travels Brown and Adams counties to buy cattle for Cincinnati. Jerry Abbott keeps many sheep on the fair ground. Justice of the Peace election favored G. R. Griffith. Street Railway conductor John B. Ryland visits Bantam.
The Maple Grove column reports eye surgery for David Snell, lyceum plans in Elm Grove, visitors from Kansas and Ohio, a fox sighting, a correction about James Needham, a party at Perin’s Mills, insurance agents in town, injuries from a wagon accident, and the death of Eli Maham with a funeral tribute. It notes school progress, a birthday gathering, and a tender obituary poem for the child.
Mrs Mary J Glenn formerly of this place now in Kenton visited her brother J H Hall last week A church meeting closed Friday night adding five members Jacob Burns and son John of Budford visited recently Charles Nichols added a veranda to his house John Schindlegger to move to a farm near Shumard mill next spring Wilson a carpenter builds a barn for P F Swing below Batavia Belle Cook of Owensville visits her sister Mrs Burns Wheat prospects good farmers ready for winter snow Friday morning John Cooper the famous baseballist quits for the fall Sunday school meeting led by Wm McAlpin of Cincinnati and Rev Wilman of Lane Seminary Mary Lafferty stock sale closed Saturday Eddie Boose ill with measles improves Will Brown Jr leaves for city to run a grocery and feedstore Measles illness of Eddie Boose Jr noted with slight improvement.
In Newtonville a small town shares pride in its graded school two churches three stores steam saw and grist mill and a strong temperance society. The community jokes about political wins and laments the possible arrival of a saloon while reporting on mail service and recent family moves.
Farmers prepare for winter season and the community bids farewell to an esteemed Mrs. Canter wife of Jos Canter. Her funeral was November 19 at Mt Olive church by Rev. Lowell. She leaves a husband and seven children. Mr. Hill and daughter Emma visited relatives in New Richmond last weekend. Elrod and Frazier purchased hogs from local farmers. Will H. Baum agent for White sewing machine toured the area offering sale and service. A social lure draws local youths toward the turnpike as Orange shows interest. Spelling school held last Tuesday at Pinhook schoolhouse.
In Willowville Miss Carrie Beagle and Miss Anna Ranager visit Hamersville by the Cincinnati and Portsmouth line. John Beagle and family visit from Peakin to his mother-in-law Mrs Hall. Joseph Barns marries a county infirmary widow with two children in Batavia, and a German family prepares for a forthcoming wedding.
The village church hires Rev. Mr. Burnett as pastor for the coming year praising his clear and precise preaching. Also noted are Mrs. Ashley's return home to Chiviot after visiting her son, Miss Ella Wood’s visit to Moscow, and Mr James Sprague offering information on Adams and Sciota counties. A crystal wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. B F Trees is noted with many friends in attendance. Two infant deaths from diphtheria, the sons of Mr James Armacost and Mr James Badger, are reported with consolation for their families.
Farmers sell property and change hands as Aaron Bennet transfers a Fair Oak near Moscow farm to Schafer with a son to manage next March. Dennis Dunham moves to Bantam Fair ground area. Miss Ella Sayers visits from Wilmington. Mt Holly schools progress with principal Frank Robinson and aide Susie Chapman. Thanksgiving reflections mention turkey and President Washington.
Two weddings graced Milford last week with Dr. F C Curry and Miss Fannie M Adams wed at the M E church on Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev S Ben.
East Pearl Street M. E. Church wedding featured a four to six reception at the bride’s residence with gifts including a parlor set, bronze clock, china, silverware, vases, and lamps from numerous relatives. The Milford cornet band serenaded the newlyweds. Later another ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home united Miss Lida Gash and Charles Bremer with a garnet silk gown and gold ring, followed by more gifts and a band serenade.
Hettie Hutchinson builds a fine dwelling for sister Caroline Glancey. New blacksmith shop run by H. Smith. Miss Mollie White hosts two western cousins. John Rowan returns healthy from visit. William White of Pilot Grove a guest of James C Caldwell. Spelling matches hosted by Prof. Ireton draw large crowds. Ella Morehead and Frank Dreachman wed at bride’s home. Allen Johnson drains farmland with underground tile system.
The serenaders who attended the Spradling wedding have mostly recovered after repairs. Rev. W. P. Jackson boards at Colonel Johnson's. A baby girl brought smiles to Mr. and Dr. Walton. Hiram Hibred and Miss Grace Newland wed last Monday before breakfast at Rev. Rapp’s home then left for New York to visit the groom’s parents. Tice's social was pleasant. Nathan Anderson owns over one hundred fine hogs.
The column details social activity and visits around New Boston and Pleasant Hill. It notes Miss Lettie Hill of New Boston at school, Miss Jennie Johnson visiting Cora Pool, and a lively soiree at Wilbur Bunyan's near Pleasant Hill with music games and an elegant repast. It mentions real estate dealings, telegraph line work, and various locals visiting relatives. The piece lists numerous attendees from Pleasant Hill and Newberry.
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