Programme Notes and Fall Session of Circuit Court
A notice outlines a Tuesday evening program at Mrs. Mary Lane’s residence with readings and debates led by Bertha Hannold and Lizzie McDonald. It also reports the Ohio circuit court’s fall term under Judges Cox and Smith, with Swing absent in Michigan, listing several cases including death-row Edward H. Jones and others on errors and appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lane
Jessops
Bertha Hannold
Lizzie McDonald
Greece
Ohio
A.J. McNair
Woolley
Hawthorne
Dial
Anna Rawson
Circuit Court
Cox
Smith
Swing
Petoskey
Michigan
Edward H. Jones
State of
Jones
Madison Eppert
J. M. Blair’s Sons Brick Co
Williamson
Cincinnati & Marietta Railroad Company
Veterans in Fayetteville Welcome Fifty-Niners at 234th Ohio Assembly
The 234th annual muster of the 59th Ohio Volunteers gathered in Fayetteville Brown County for a large veterans reunion. Generous hospitality from locals filled a grand grove dinner for about 500 with banners, band music, and speeches by Gen Hurst Judge Hulick and others. Death notices for several veterans were read as the day closed with cheers for Fayetteville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
59Th Ohio Volunteers
Fayetteville
Brown County
5Th
7Th Cavalry
59Th
Boston
Batavia
Monterey
the Grove
Bob Higgins
Hugh Marshall
Association
Marshall
Fayetteville Band
Munto
Glee Club
Hurst
Chillicothe
Taie
Judge Hulick
Ohio
Co. H
Thomas B. Dustin
Cincinnati
Co. F
Joseph B. van Fossen
New Richmond
Co. G
William Boulware
Wm. R. Benjamin
Georgetown
Co. A
Wm. Cruett
Co. Cc
Joseph Prickett
Manorah McGuire
Reward Offered for Arrest of Arthur M Power
Edmund Martin of Ripley offers a $1,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of Arthur M Power accused of murdering Ezekiel Martin at Aberdeen on November 26. Circulars feature Power’s woodCUT image, depicting a well dressed man of about 40 with a strong build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Martin
Ripley
Arthur M. Power
Ezekiel Martin
Aberdeen
Power
Loudon Darling wedding at Clarke County Ohio
Hon. Dr W C Loudon of Georgetown married Prof Evelyn Darling of Vermont at the residence of John Howell in Clarke county Ohio. Rev D A Long of Antioch College officiated. The bride is a professor at the same college. The couple will reside in Georgetown soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Loudon
Georgetown
John Howell
Bay
Clarke County
Ohio
Evelyn Darling
Vermont
D. A. Long
Antioch College
Loudon
The Highest Crime Known to the Law Told in Court
An old Cincinnati tale recalls Squire Manning sentencing a man for disorderly conduct as treason the highest crime. The prisoner pleaded guilty, received a $1 fine and costs, and left relieved despite the dramatic introduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Squire Manning
Cincinnati
Batavia Community Shows Heroic Fire Response
The Batavia neighborhood bands together to save a home from a stove pipe fire with an “all out” call. A heartfelt note thanks citizens for bravery, while a health advisory promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for croup prevention in children, with local suppliers listed.
Washington Township Farmer Injured by Vicious Horse
William R. Fletcher, a prominent Washington township farmer near Calvary church, suffered a severe accident while hauling tobacco when a horse kicked him in the jaw, breaking it in two places. He is receiving medical care and is expected to recover if no complications arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Fletcher
Washington Township
Calvary Church
Mr. Fletcher
Trunk Birth Tragedy Shoots Question to Grand Jury
Seventeen year old Misa Nettie Burke of Lebanon gave birth to a baby at King's Mills seven miles south of Lebanon. She placed the infant in her trunk under a skirt and locked it away before returning to bed. Coroner Carey reports the infant was found dead and the case will be presented to the grand jury. Burke alleges she was seduced by Alonzo Barnes after promising marriage. Barnes, a wood-turner, is named as her alleged decoy and companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Mills
Lebanon
Nettie Burke
Carey
Columbia Day celebration planned with judge as speaker
Arrangements for Columbia Day on October 22 push forward with Judge Joseph B. Cox set to address at City Hall. The event attracts civic groups, schools, and lodges as weather chances may determine the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Day
Joseph B. Cox
City Hall
Batavia
Clinton County Republicans Organized at Wilmington Meeting
The Wilmington Republican reports the Clinton County Central Committee organized last Saturday with Millan Thatcher named chairman and 8 L Gregory secretary. Ross E Holaday fills the Union West vacancy after H B Walker resignation. John E Linton fills Samuel McCray vacancy Vernon township. Judge Hulick and Hon R E Dean spoke at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Republican
Republican Central Committee
Millan Thatcher
Greene Township
L. Gregory
Union
Ross E. Holaday
H. BR. Walker
West Precinct
John E. Linton
Samuel McCray
Vernon Township
Judge Hulick
Congress
R. E. Dean
Never Bet On Another Man's Game
A cluttered column recalls a Clermont county farmer Daniel Rybolt chasing a hundred dollars by beating a traveling circus in Batavia and imitators in Wilmington. It also prints a Southern sympathy verse for Union soldiers, social notes from Williamsburg, Obituaries for Mary Anne Kain, and local notices. Buy Brass Lined Stock Pumps and Chain Pumps of G. A. McNutt & Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Daniel Rybolt
Clermont County
Batavia
Rybolt
Wilmington
Alabama Letter Seeks Engraved Headings For Newspaper Start
An Alabama writer asks Cincinnati engraver John Kline for a headline engraving 8x7 and a 1x24 column, detailing a Liberty and Balance motif with ships, wagons, and flags. The missive, dated by a quirky spelling style, includes requests for prices and various cuts for a forthcoming newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kline
Cincinnati
Alabama
Mr. K
Syrup of Figs Promoted Amid Fair Plans and Remedies
An 1892 notice touts a California figs syrup as a gentle cleanser for kidneys liver and bowels while dispelling colds and headaches and curing habitual constipation. It also advertises the Clermont County Horse Exhibit at Bantam near Ohio on Oct 14-15 with premium classes and Oct 18 entry day and praises Hoon’s Sarparilia for blood and health, plus a Batavia store promo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Clermont County
A. H. and M. A. Association
Bantam
Ohio
Local notices and social news from Williamsburg area
Frank Ducknall of Branch Hill travels toward the CU GP railroad to ship tobacco. Samuel Fulton couple receive daily congratulations at home. J W Ayers begins teaching in Bethel grammar school. The Smiths visit Cincinnati Zological Gardens. Crane sisters from Batavia and Cincinnati guests. Miss Mary Swing visits Abbie Crane. Farmers harvest corn and sow wheat. BE Smith attends Smith Sisters concert in Williamsburg. B F Miley bicycle trip to Williamsburg. Ann Smith and Lizzie Crane visit H Sommermier in Amelia. George Smith of Amelia and John Milles of Perin town attend gatherings. Mrs Lissie Simpkins and Alice visit Mrs Smith. Blanch Miley seen with B F Miley. Crane and Sayers couples from Cincinnati. Salio and Hila Fulton visit brother Mrs Fenner at her parents M Hale stead. Inquiry about base burners or other stoves from J C Fumnn Williamsburg. FOR RENT OR LEASE A farm of sixty acres in Stonelick township Clermont county. Will rent six years or sell cheap on easy terms. Good tobacco land. LJ Bem Owensville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nichols
Nichol
John Park
Antony Pohl
Indiana
James Burnett
Batavia
Ed. Peterson
Mabel
Columbus
William Warden
Louisville
Kentucky
John Hill
Pekin
C. H. McNutt
Ed. Canter
Isabel Lytle
Jennie Foster
Burg
50Th Regiment
Fayetteville
W. W. Widmeyer
Henry McNutt
Marathon
Charley Beebe
Camle
Mary A. Kain
Bert Rees
Georgetown
James Peterson
Cincinnati
Jennie Davis
Mt. Creb
Lizzie Ireton
Crosstown
Birdie McGuire
Little Son
Emanuel McKeever
Mary Anne Kain
Williamsburg
Kain
John Beebe
Margaret Peterson
G. A. McNutt & Company
A. Moore
Wyoming
Wilbur Kirgan
Mathew McDonough
Oakley
C. C. Acton
Our Village
New Richmond
Harry White
Mary Jenkins
Elias Nash
Chicago
Wes Doughty
Fannie Robinson
S. M. Fulton
James Harris
Blewerhasset
Charles White
Camp Washington
Clermont County Sunday School Union
Dr. Carroll
Fulton
Edward Meh
Frank Ducknall
Branch Hill
Samuel Fulton
J. W. Ayers
Bethel Schools
Charles Smith
Edward Crane
Fila Sayers
Mary Swing
Bethel
Abbie Crane
BE. F. Smith
Smith Sisters
B. F. Miley
Ann Smith
Lizzie Crane
H. Sommermier
Amelia
John Wageman
Hennings Mille
M. Swing
Allen Fagin
Stonelick Township
Clermont County
LJ. Bem
Owensville
Ohio
Local residents feature gatherings and changes in Batavia
Mrs W T Kain hosts dinner with many guests while Mrs Armacost visits G A Frazier’s family in Batavia. George Morris now in Connersville visits relatives. Miss Anna Logan hosts Miss Anna Ransom. Local moves include Mrs Johnson to Miamiville and Rev Fentstermacher at Centenary. A zoo excursion, typhoid fever cases, and ball game at Goshen reflect community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilinoia
Daniel Manning
Kentucky
Fannie Mixzelle
Florida
Goshen
Mancing
Notes of Loneliness and Sales Notices from Batavia Ads
A Batavia advertisement fragment includes a Mrs. F C Cone letter pleading for forgiveness as she contemplates suicide and mentions Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. The page also promotes Dr J J Werven dentistry visits in Clermont Honen Batavia and surrounding towns with dates and locations for travel dental service.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benjamin KE. Gardner
Franklin L. Adams
Fy Reeves
Avis Welch
John Meeks
Margaret Ellen Thompson
Nancy Caroline Swing
Hiram D. Tone Et al
Wheelock Winspear
Elizabeth Bennett
Susan A. Empson
THE
LAW
Bucket Brigade
John Boon
H. F. Vorkamp
Milford
Irion & Cobb
Misa Nettie Burke
Dennis & Teaseale
Volt’s
West Sixth Street
Sweden
Arkanbas
Gregg Homestead
Everest Bennett
Mt. Holly
Union Chapel
Moravia
K. of P
Royal Asiatic Society
Bombay
India
Clinton County
Republicans
Newberne
North Carolina
South
Grover
Adlai
Fever
Kline
York
Derr
Godis
Liberty
Pasanger
J. W. B. Cross
D. H. Menors
Wm. Donaldson
Sepzita
Dennis & Teasdale's
Hoon
Forest Hill
J. C. Fumnn
Seprts
George Morris
Connersville
Anna Logan
Westwood
Hamilton County
Anna Rans
Joe Stage
White < Heinrich’s
Sheriff Temple
Alt
Clason Baum
New York
William Baum
Baum
Dante McCollum
N. O. Chatterton
Walker
Delhi
James Belt
Abner Bragdon
John White
Garrie Bragdon
Merrian
Eppert
Pleasant Fill
Whiteman
Hamersville
Clifford Swing
Harvey Wilson
Miles
J. John Bunn
Charles M. Paton
Donula & Tonsdale
Batayia
Olio
Woprlid
J. J. Werven
Clermont Honen
Barnet House
Wilhelmsboro
Bayman Foun
Roaton
Pr Formorin's
Perintown
Ite
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