Jones Murder Inquest Reveals Mother's Cold Testimony
An inquest into the death of Harlan Jones reveals a brutal gunshot wound inflicted by his father. Testimony shows Coates Malott transported the party. Stephen Jones and Mrs. Jones describe prior threats and the father’s calm, indifferent demeanor as details emerge. The coroner’s verdict cites deliberate and malice aforethought, with the body laid to rest in Olive Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Jones
Ashburn
Coates Malott
Batanyia
Jones
Harlan
Malott
Stephen Jones
Beard
Squire Nison
Edward Jones
Dennison
Cincinnati
Olive Branch
Described as desperado Jones evades capture
Prosecution witnesses recount a soldier fleeing to join his unit and likely dying in service or hospital. Jones, with no assets of his own, is said to have relatives willing to sacrifice property for him. Papers call him a terrible desperado, and officers find him hiding under a bed crying softly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Hon. John T. Wilson Dies at 80 in Tranquility
Hon. John T. Wilson a farmer merchant soldier and philanthropist died at his Tranquility home. Born April 16 1811 he built a fortune in business served in Congress 1868 70 and later led a Ripley bank. He founded a $50000 orphan home and left an estate of $500000 with no heirs.
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John T. Wilson
Tranquility
Adams County
Ohio
Congress
Ripley
Bustling Main Street Scene In October Town
A lively snapshot along Main Street features Mrs. Jennie Bulass millinery, Dennis & Teasdale window displays, thriving local banks, wagons and carriages by Charles Griffis, Bernstein & Copeland stock, and Ed. Scott’s versatile offerings. Jails, pavements, and new storefronts unfold amid busy grocers, butchers, rail travel, secret societies, and fall goods. Ayer’s Pills are advertised for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Griffis
Bernstein & Copeland
Ed. Scott
Joe Stagg
White & Heinrici
Honest Tinware Prices From Clermont County Merchant
A Bethel Ohio letter from M. J. Swine, a prominent Clermont county merchant, attacks a Sun article for misquoting Tin can prices. He notes tin can prices rose only 2 cents per gross due to higher fruit can demand, while most other goods cost less or same as last year. He also cites Wells of Cincinnati Tin and Japan Co. to support his claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Bethel
Ohio
EpiTor Courigr
Ste
Sun
Cincinnati
Wells
Cincinnati Tin & Japan Co
Main Street
M. J. Swine
Fast horse owned by a Clermonter saves escaping prisoners in St Louis
John Woodlief recalls a curious St Louis incident where prisoners stole a mail stable rig. After the escape, the horse and buggy were found miles away and rumors swirled of compensation to the owner. Woodlief jokes that the mail contractor is his brother, amid sensational local chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Woodlief
St. Louis
Riley
Riley Woodlief
Woodlief
Sunday-School Convention at Edenton M E Church
Wayne township Sunday-schools hold the year end convention at the M E church in Edenton on Sunday October 4 at 2 p m Good speakers will attend The thirteenth session of the Brown county Teachers Association meets at theyterilan church Georgetown Saturday of this week the 17th instant An attractive programme will be presented
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Wayne Township
M. E
Edenton
Brown coun‘Teachers’ Association
Yterilan
Georgetown
Daughters Fatal Burn Dies After Grate Accident
The two year old daughter of Pleasant Garner of Blanchester burned when her clothing caught fire from an open grate. She was severely burned before her mother could reach her and died within hours.
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Pleasant Garner
Blanchester
Warren county Farmers' Alliance Meets in Lebanon
The Warren county Farmers' Alliance gathered at Lebanon last week to denounce attempts by the People's Party to equate their non political organization with the political nondescript. The alliance operates for farmers, the farm, and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County Farmers’ Alliance
Lebanon
People’s Party
People's Party
Warren County Alliance
Horse Thief Detectives Seek Stolen Mare and Cart
Handsome dark brown mare owned by W. P. Corbin of Halington on the Ohio turnpike was stolen from his stables Saturday along with a Collings road cart. The seven year old mare stands 16 hands high with a small lump on the left leg near the pastern joint and the harness was nearly new. Detectives pursue leads.
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W. P. Corbin
Halington
Collings Road
Weight collapses from Springfield high clock towers library chair damaged
A heavy clock weight at Springfield High School broke free last week and crashed through the tower into the library. It shattered the chair of the German pro-1, who was unharmed, as the weight struck and stopped, never to move again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Stolen Horses and Harness Reported at Hulington
Archie McNair reports a missing horse cart and harness from his stable last Saturday night at Hulington. A separate note claims a mare cart and harness were taken from W. P. Corbin's stable at the same town. Could Hulington have supplied two horses two carts and two sets of harness to night dealers on the same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie McNair
Hulington
W. P. Corbin
Halington
Campbell files libel suits against Cincinnati Commercial
Governor Campbell sues the Cincinnati Commercial for 50000 dollars and another 450000 dollars claiming printed statements damaged his finances. He seeks to portray himself as a martyr and promotes his candidacy for governor through the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Cincinnati
The
Gazette
Gatch Family Reunion at Pioneer Home Near Milford
The first Gatch family reunion will be held Saturday in October one mile east of Milford at the Pioneer Gatch Home built in 1815. Mrs. Selina B. Gatch offers use of the residence and grounds for the gathering near the old settlement and family burying grounds.
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Gatch
Milford
Pioneer Gatch
Thomas Gatch
Selina B.gatch
Old Gatch
Philip Gatch
Dynamite Cartridge Mishap Injures Ripley Man
Ed Parker of Ripley suffered the loss of two thumbs last Thursday while examining a dynamite cartridge. He concluded that dynamite components are highly dangerous and urged a law to criminalize exposing internal machinery, noting the sensitive devices may detonate with a look but do not hide their obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Parker
Ripley
Runyan Appointed to Warren County Bench
J A Runyan of Lebanon is named to fill the Warren county bench vacancy from Judge O Neall’s resignation. Runyan, a Democratic lawyer, faced Judge Swing in last fall’s circuit judge contest and is praised as able and upright despite local party tensions.
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J. A. Runyan
Lebanon
Warren County
O’neall
Ryan
P. F. Swing
Runyan
Making His Way
Oliver Wyatt of Lindale, once facing amputation, overcame a leg injury and now stands six feet tall with broad shoulders. At 28 he moved to Kansas where he was elected sheriff of Richland County and recently visited his family before returning home.
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Oliver Wyatt
Lindale
Cincinnati
Kansas
Richland County
Arthur Wyatt
Tin industry parody sparks tariff debate in California
A San Francisco dispatch reports George B. Tangeman, Cleveland baker, endorses higher tin plate tariffs after inspecting Temescal mines. He notes the mine’s output at four hundred tons of ore daily and thirty-five hundred pounds of black tin, arguing tariffs will boost a burgeoning tin industry and create thousands of jobs nationwide.
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San Francisco
Cal
George B. Tangeman
Cleveland
Temescaltin
California
Temexca
Temescal
Cow Attack Near New Richmond Shocks Lady
Mrs Paxton watched her cow walk toward a thicket then was struck and choked by a rope-armed assailant hidden in the brush. Her two dogs defended her as the attacker escaped. rope is reportedly in custody awaiting capture.
Two divergent old rivals in Columbus tale ends behind bars
Al Graham seen by a friend in Columbus in good spirits presides over a kitchen and markets. He and Cole man clash over past acts with Graham generous and open handed while Coleman hoarded wealth. Both face a harsh fate as the old adage warns that taking what is not his will lead to prison.
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al Graham
Columbus
Coleman
Graham
Picayune
Election officers listed for Bantam precinct amended
In last week’s issue William Studer D appears as trustee but should read W P Corbin D. Studer is changed to clerk. Bantam precinct officers now read presiding judge George McNair R. clerks S N Channell R W P Corbin D Clerk William Studer D. W H Wood D.
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William Studer
W. P. Corbin
Bantam
George McNair
L. W. Hitch
W. H. Wood
S. N. Channell
Pumpkin weighs 52 pounds sparks town competition
Henry Balzhizer brought a 52 pound pumpkin to town last week catching the attention of onlookers. Bill Dennison felt envious and muttered about knocking it into pi but printers warned and threatened him. The giant fruit claims the season’s largest prize and doors to competition are open.
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Henry Balzhizer
Bill Dennison
Gardner
Commissioners Accept Turnpike Sections and Adjourn
At last week’s meeting the board allowed several bills and, on motion, accepted sections 1 and 2 of the Cedron and Felicity turnpike as completed. The completed sections were turned over to the trustees of Franklin township. The board adjourned to meet October 20.
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Cedron and
Felicity
Franklin Township
Post Office Unblfta Unread Mail List for Week Ending October
Unblaf ted letters in the post office at this place for week ending October list includes Dr P E Beach Miss Annie Hill Charles Hill Capt Holmes Frank Owens Mrs Nettie Waite W B Walker BE B Sporr P M
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P. E. Beach
Annie Hill
Charles Hill
Capt. Holmes
Frank Owens
Nettie Waite
W. B. Walker
B. Sporr
P.M
Stolen Wheat From White Oak Granary Prompted Inquiry
Louis Nash of White Oak Pierce township reported twenty sacks of wheat stolen from his granary one evening last week. Local officials investigate the loss and survey neighboring farms for the thief and missing grain.
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Louis Nash
White Oak
Pierce Township
District Grand Committee Meeting at Boston Lodge
The District Grand Committee I O C F of Hill district will hold its next regular meeting at Boston Lodge No. 180 I O O F on Saturday October 10 at 10 00 a m. J C Jordan D D G M will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill District
Boston Lodge
M. J. C. Jordan
Aged New Richmond Woman Dies Suddenly in Home
Mrs Antony Clasgens, a respected New Richmond resident, collapsed and died on Friday afternoon while engaged in household tasks. Her funeral was held Monday morning at the Catholic church, with Father French officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antony Clasgens
New Richmond
Father French
New Catholic Church Promised for Loveland Town Pleasures
Loveland plans a new Catholic church to replace the present small structure. Rev. John Malloy, pastor, leads the drive, with the church to be modern in design and built of best materials, reflecting his popularity and broad esteem across denominations.
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Loveland
John Malloy
Lincoln club narrowly escapes collision
Last week’s Courier reported a threatened collision involving the Lincoln club train. Later reports from reliable sources say neither the train nor passengers faced danger. Trainmen followed orders to sidetrack at the junction, and panic arose from mistaken belief the special had misread orders. Officials of the C P W road confirm all actions were correct and disaster was impossible.
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Lincoln Club
Adams county man feigns innocence in triple stabbing tale
Al Adamson son of the deputy sheriff escaped from the penitentiary two years ago and faces a new claim after a Cincinnati bartending job ended in a fatal stabbing at a Sixth street saloon. He allegedly stabbed Fistus and fled. this marks his third cutting scrape following a previous assault in West Union last spring.
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al Adamson
Adams County
West Union
Sam Greenlee
Cincinnati
Sixth Street
Fistus
Adamson
Tobacco market report from Bodman Warehouse Cincinnati
October 10 1891 report shows weekly offerings at Bodman Warehouse Cincinnati totaling 2473 bhds against prior weeks and last year. Bright tobacco sells well with flavory and red leaf types at higher prices. dark red leaf and lugs demand remains limited. Next two weeks feature sales days with strong prices as high as 46 cents per pound, the year's peak in Louisville or Bodman markets. Old Reliable sales page lists 446 birds with Brown furnishing 115 and detailed lot prices.
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Louisville
Bodman
Temperance Sermon Sparks Controversy Over Hypocrisy
A nearby paper reports a temperance sermon where an audience member rival pastor remained seated as the preacher urged abstainers to rise. The preacher accused him of liquor use, prompting criticism of personal pulpitism and suggesting a better approach to exhorting the congregation.
Dayton Pearl Button Co. mails samples to Clermont county
In a letter dated October 11 John Buchanan esq former Moscow boy and longtime cashier at Rhea County Bank Dayton Tennessee reports Dayton Pearl Button Co. makes one hundred gross of pearl buttons daily to ease Clermont county button famine and jokes about suspenders and shingle mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Buchanan
Moscow
Rhea County Bank
Dayton
Tenn
Courier
Dayton Pearl Button Co
Clermont County
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Dennis & Teasdale
Batavia
Judge Breeding
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Wendell Kline
J. L. Moore
Oscar Lindsley
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Odd Fellows
K. of P. Lodge
Metropolitian
Résta
Zarmuble
M. Jamieson
Griffith
Ayer
Honor Bright
SUN People
Mos
Orbin
Napoleon
Warrt & Hwinricr's
Brown County Teachers
His
Koch
John Bann
J. B. Walker
Williamsburg
Bantam Precinct
Simmons Liver Regulator
Bodmann Warehouse
Sirmong
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