Brice Sparks Clermont Democratic Backlash Over Offices
Clermont Democrats vow to abandon Brice amid accusations of manipulation in the 4th Revenue District appointment. The piece details Brice using favors and money to secure votes, the Clermont cache of leaders angered by the Brown county prize, and the broader fallout among local Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Brice
Senate
Brown
Brown County
4Th Revenue
Ohio
Washington
Tarst
Hoke Smith
Cleveland
McKinly
U. 8
Eee
WaAsHina Ton D. U
Calvin
Clermont Law
Spellsman
Auler
Millonaire
Hames
Palaver
Siroumi
Dundie
John Cushing
D. W. Atchley
Williamsburg
Beware Bogus Insurance Schemes Warned by Xenia Paper
The Xenia Republican warns residents to deal only with trusted home agents. It cautions about policies sold by a Cleveland based Washington Union booster, calling its company unlicensed and policies worthless. The State Superintendent confirms the company’s untrustworthy status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenia Republican
Republian
Washington Union
Cleveland
State Superintendent of Insurance
Washington Union of
Old Folks at Home A Batavia Boy Reunites in California
A Batavia Ohio youth Lindsley Bryan wandered west seeking fortune. After troubled nights with Mexicans and Indians in Arizona he found an old Clermont Courier in a cabin which led him to California where he reunited with his parents. He later chose to remain in the West while his family returned to Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Point Pleasant
Hanaford
California
Ohio
Golden State
Cincinnati
Lindsley
Far West
Plains
Arizona
Clermont
Dr. Bryan
Lin
West
Election Echoes Show GOP Sweep Across Offices
A historical tally reports Republicans won 681 of 734 elected officers including Senators and Representatives. Democrats 200 and Fusionists 8. In Mercer County many county posts favored Republicans. a Populist aligned Democrat won the Auditorship elsewhere. The piece notes farm roots of successful men and promotes a farm life image with a theater ad and grooming items.
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Democrata
Mercer County
Republic C&nés
Popullats
Finding a Father in Common Pleas Court Trial
A young unmarried mother faces a jury over a paternity dispute with John Robbins. The court scene shows counsel attacking the woman's character while the jury swiftly returns a verdict in favor of Robbins as the boy's father. The defendant has three days to move for a new trial, then bond for child support.
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Court House
John Robins
Squire Nichols
Common Pleas Court
John
Daly
Foragers Prey as Winter Tightens and Hunger Grows
Town records several thefts during a cold week with pullets and pork stolen from homes. Citizens urge restraint and charity while authorities seek to curb crime amid scarce provisions and rising need.
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Eisiah Hulick
Cap Hamilton
King
Iter’s
Successful Hunters Brittons Return From Arkansas Hunt
Hor and William Britton of Williamsburg left Clermont on the 9th on an Arkansas hunting expedition and returned with five trained hounds. They killed five deer, several bears, and many small game. William Britton killed a young catamount, three feet eight inches long, two feet high, and weighing 70 pounds with 45 pounds of claws growl and whiskers. They brought home two deer and the catamount skin. The piece ends with musings on venison and bear taste.
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Hor
William Britton
Williamsburg
Clermont
Arkansas
Largest Jersey cattle private sale in Clermont at Rocky Ford
Forty one head of fine Jersey cattle changed owners in Clermont at Rocky Ford in the largest private sale. Buyers paid 2235 dollars total averaging 54.21 dollars per head.
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Jersey
Alimony and divorce trial dominate Withamsville court scenes
In Batavia court last Saturday the Withamsville case of Mrs. Fisher versus Leck Fisher sparked a lengthy session. Alimony requests were backed by Mrs. Fisher asserting neglect and lack of support, while Leck Fisher filed for absolute divorce amid claims of indifference and cooled affection.
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Withamsville
Batavia
Withamevillians
William Firick
Alexander Fisher
Fitzpatrick
Fitz
Williamsville
Fisher
Alexei
Leck
Cincinnati
Tacoma Fishing Club New Year Ball Promises Elegant Evening
The Tacoma Fishing Club plans a refined New Year ball with a grand march by Belatedt set to The wild winds were swelling around the Fisherman's Dwelling. Frank Talley is rumored to dance Fisher's Hornpipe and Charley Lietz to sing If I’ve been caught in the net by a dear little pet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Order Them Now The Courier And Cosmopolitan Offer
The Courier and Cosmopolitan available for 3.60 full or 1.25 each. Cosmopolitan praised as finest illustrated magazine with superb illustrations and expert writing. The Courier claims top local coverage and thorough attention to significant events for readers.
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Courier
Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitian
Decca's Divorce Heads to Public Scrutiny
Marie Decca, the Brown County songstress who performed in Batavia, married soon after, then split with husband Chrisman over neglect and finances. Obrianan replies with a counter charge claiming Marie enjoys strong drinks, red liquor and white wine.
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Marie Decca
Brown County
Batavia
Chrisman
Obrianan
Marie
Centerville Man Wins Liggett & Myers Guess Prize
K M Pine of Centerville wins a prize in a Liggett and Myers guessing contest. The firm distributed 26000 in prizes to customers. ten tobacco plugs carried a guess on total world fair visitors. Pine guessed 21479008, prize amount unclear. Attendance listed as 91490141.
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K. M. Pine
Centerville
Liggett & Myera
Banner Beer Case Leads Batavia Legal Ruling
A Batavia vote on liquor sales ended with the council staying inactive as the people opposed changing the ordinance. A wagon delivering beer was seized by Mayor Bishop for a fine, but Judge Davis overturned the mayor due to an affidavit flaw. Brown County man Bow appointed gauger in the revenue service by Collector Dowling.
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Rocky Ford
East Fork
Little Miami
Wesley Walker
P. F. Swing
Cochran & Bordwell
Jerseys
Messrs. Bordwell & Cochran
Stonelick Valley
Stonelick
Ireil M
J. C. Shaw
New Richmond
Ireil M. E
H. Dubois
Vigo
Ireil
E C. Patchell
Lucia
Batavia
Consignees
Bishop
Common Pleas
Davis
Banner Brewery
Carty Bow, Hinarss
Brown County
Revenue Service
Collgator Dowling
Revenue Department
Local Auctioneer Bailey Sells Horses and Cattle
County records note C. L. P. Bailey of Tacoma and C Col Perry of Columbus handling a sale with a friendly auctioneer’s voice. The next sale is planned for April, with many horses and cattle to be presented to the crowd and guided by Bordwell’s partner.
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Clariica M
Frank Walker
Williamsburg
Maria Pogis
Lafayette Nash
Amelia
Helfer
Caldwell
Bull
Madison Pogis
Squirrel Gray
Mrs. Halleck
Columbus
Heifer
P. Bailey
Tacoma
C. A. Fagley
Bethel
Edward Gomer
Perintown
Lady Maud
Edward Work
Owensville
Mary Jordan
A. M. Halleck
Clermont County Teacher's Association Meeting in Amelia
The next meeting of the Clermont County Teacher's Association will be held in Amelia December 16. The programme will be printed in due time.
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Clermont County
Teacher’s Association
Amelia
Train crushes foot in Loveland. amputation needed
William H. Banks of West Loveland was crossing railroad tracks when a freight train ran over his foot. The injury required amputation at the ankle joint.
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William 8. Banks
West Loveland
Loveland
Miss Birdie Writes From the World’s Fair Bright Future Poet
Miss Birdie a fourteen year old daughter of E L Perkins a clerk in the Sixth Auditor's office Washington wrote a letter for the Washington Post children’s department describing her world’s fair trip in elegant language. The piece praises her talent and suggests she may become a famous writer and a capable newspaper or magazine correspondent.
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Birdie
Perkins
Auditor’s Office
Washington
Children’s Department
Washington Post
Beating Incident Leads to Damages Suit in Port William
Carson Jenkins a Port William farmer beat a boy named Ellis with a buggy whip over cut stovewood. Enraged townspeople threatened lynching. Jenkins fined 50 dollars in local trial. Ellis's mother files suit with West and Walker seeking 8 000 dollars damages.
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Clinton
Carson Jenkins
Port William
Ellis
Jenkins
West & Walker
Distinction Between Administrator and Executor Explained
An old attorney notes the terms executor and administrator share duties in estate matters. An executrix is female, an administrator with the will annexed occurs if the named executor declines. If no will exists, the closing official is administr ator or administratrix.
Jackson township teachers form permanent society
Teachers of Jackson township met at Hartman’s school house and organized with Charles Burns as president, Mason Applegate as vice president, W H Ireton as secretary, and Allen Glancy as treasurer. An U S History paper by Applegate and Arithmetic by Ireton followed, with singing as pupils joined. The next meeting is set for the third Saturday in December at 1 pm, inviting both teachers and scholars.
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Jackson Township
Death of Pleasant Ridge teacher ends school dispute
Prof. A M Boulware of Hamilton county died after a short TB illness at his father in law L Hoffman’s home in Sweetwine. Born 1859 in Sethel he began teaching in 1881 in Tate township. Funeral held at Spring Grove Mortuary Chapel yesterday. The death ends controversy over the Pleasant Ridge school employment previously involving Prof Simmerman.
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A. M. Boulware
Pleasant Ridge
Hamilton County
L. Hoffman
Sweetwine
Simmerman
Chhapel
Spring Grove
Killing the Fatted Calf at Elk Lick Heifer Mutilated in Farmyard
William Foster of Elk Lick found his young heifer slaughtered in his yard the morning after feeding her the prior night. The animal’s head was bound with hide, limbs severed, and internal parts strewn nearby. Foster suspects theft and cruel harm to his stock.
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William Foster
Elk Lick
Mr. Foster
Syrup of Figs praised as best family laxative
The passage extols Syrup of Figs for its pleasant flavor gentle action and soothing effects as a laxative. It urges parents to keep a bottle on hand promising gratifying results and positions it as the best family remedy.
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