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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1889
Page
4
The Clervwut Courier is issued every Wednesday by Courier Publishing Company. James Sash, Holidry proprietors, set annual terms at 4 Wo. or 1.50 per year.
A fragmentary report notes CALDWELL will speak in the morning and FOSTER in the afternoon with others listed in attendance. It mentions local officials including GEO W ILULICK as chairman and A B SHAW as secretary. The piece references political alignments, a Republican tone, and discussions on policies and elections.
The piece argues Governor Foraker is popular with many Democrats for his reformist policy and wartime leadership while detailing alleged Democratic ballot fraud in Ohio counties. It notes criticism from Campbell and others over registration boards and compares reputations, ending with claims that Republicans hold cleaner seats nationally.
In Clermont County a Republican frame of reference emphasizes party unity and readiness for victory. The Sun notes campaign events at Williamsburg and Adams County, praises GOP discipline, and contrasts with Democratic struggles. It also cites pension promises, editorials, and editorial jabs at Campbell’s supporters.
A New York G A R post passed resolutions proposing pensions only for soldiers injured and destitute. The writer suspects the post includes wealthy or uninjured members who oppose pensions, calling them dogs in the manger and arguing that all soldiers should be pensioned.
Ironton Register reports Mike Mullen a Cincinnati police lieutenant and Democratic figure arrested 152 Black voters to block Republican ballots. He pled guilty, sentenced to six months, then pardoned by Grover Cleveland and rewarded with party offices. Warren county Democrats meet in Leban on and endorse Henry for State Senate amid combat with Campbell and Foraker.
A Cincinnati editor and writer for the Commercial dies at sea while returning from Europe. Montana reports that Silver Bow county's canvassing board voided a precinct with heavy Democratic majority, which could give Republicans control of the Legislature if sustained. Governor Brown of Kentucky is reinstated as post office inspector, and KE Holmes, the representative candidate, is praised for his legislative record.
The Columbus column notes Campbell gains ground as campaign rhetoric heats up in Ohio. Allen O Myers is freed pending error proceedings and may speak at Mt Oreb, while Republicans tout a strong slate and warn of an autumn surge in support.
The column lauds Senator Sherman for rebutting Democratic claims and portrays Ohio Republicans as united. It highlights Charles L. Doran, Hamilton County candidate, as a bright, popular, loyal Republican with strong legislative record and Clermont County support. An Ohio voter note urges checking White & Heinrici’s underwear stock before purchasing.
The piece argues against forgery and deceit in campaigns, noting Campbell’s vindication on one charge but highlighting ongoing accusations. It cites the Topp case as evidence of mental instability and says Topp resigned after a Board finding, suggesting deceit undermines public trust.
The Southern Ohio Christian Ministerial Institute met midweek with a large turnout and visitors from several areas. Charles Phillips and his wife of Paris Kentucky, formerly residents here, visited relatives last week as Phillips and Charles Sipes were in Cincinnati this week. The Neville Chile turnpike is near completion and open to traffic within days.
Lee Richards welcomes a son born Monday October 7. Bethel couple W G Thompson erect a granite monument at Leah’s grave. J G Hartman of Linwood visited with T R Hartman. Philip Walker of Cincinnati visited grandparents. Joe Dennis stayed with Miss Lizzie Knight in Sardinia. Col L C Copeland opens winter lecture at M E church October 17 on Snobs and Snobbery. Quarterly conference meetings at M E church. Fourth Street sidewalks progress, one building obstructs. Mrs Irene Walker offers millinery from Cincinnati. Hon Chas Foster and Hon John Caldwell to speak Republican views next Friday. Angola Encampment to be instituted. Wiley Encampment from Cincinnati to confer degrees. parade and hangar to follow.
Goshen notes show Mrs. Weaver returns to St Louis after stays with Rev. G. T. Weaver. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer visit Chillicothe relatives. Mrs. Mary Ward hosts dinner. G. M. Conover auctions grocery stock. Rollo Leeds sells White Monies machines. Miss Adda Applegate visits sister Mrs. Finley Spence. Post office moves to R Balle ntine rocery room. Miss May Williams to millinery. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dunlap celebrate fifteenth anniversary with gifts and refreshments. A Goshen social at the Willis Bray home. Dr. and Mrs. Joe Windsor visit New Richmond. Col. John Windsor hosts guests. Min Hutchinson and Mt. Repose residents attend. Colmes visit Goshen. Hon. Mr. Dinwiddie speaks on Prohibition.
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