Lynching Threat Amid Goshen Daughter Assault
Goshen resident L Henry Laymon, age fifty, faced a mob after an alleged assault on his daughter. Trustees of Goshen Township intervened, preventing lynching and guarding his home until dawn. Laymon was concealed and to be brought before a magistrate for possible grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Laymon
Goshen
Layman
William Haight
Byron Stanton
David Irwin
Laymon
Laymond
City Passenger Tips on Enforcing Streetcar Fares
A Cincinnati streetcar incident involving a Batavia woman and a conductor prompted advice on handling fare discrepancies. The article suggests calmly noting car number, time, and location, reporting to headquarters if the conductor refuses to return petty theft. It also advises demanding change upfront to avoid losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Cincinnati
Moves and Occupancies Across Town in East Walnut Hill
The report details residents shifting homes this winter. Jonah McMillen and family move to East Walnut Hill with their Main street property taken by William Wolfand and family. George Smith vacates Wood and Third Street for a new town property, Banister relocates to Shaw House, Shults becomes Behymer house station agent, and the Nicholses occupy Dr Belton Broadway’s cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonah McMillen
Walnut Hille
Main Street
William Wolfand
Clerk Banister
George Smith
Wood
Third Street
Banister
Shaw House
Shults
Behymer
William Nichols
Belton
Dante
Portmouth Church Plans Comic Opera Benefit
A Portmouth Press note reports a church society proposing a comic opera for a fundraiser. The Holy Redeemer church plans Pirates of Penzance as entertainment, an unusual pairing that provokes amused commentary on church fundraising traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portamouth
Church of the Holy Redt
Church of of “Holy Redeemer
Holy Moses
Weather Prediction Outsiders Sighting in Woods Says Winter Ahead
Billy merman, an old colored man who gathers gin seng and watches animals and plants, predicts a harsh winter with heavy rain. He urges caution and to wear an ulster, noting the weather may be fat and very wet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Merman
Billy
Clermont County Teachers' Association Elects Officers
Recently elected officers include J. B. I. Tuarnipseed vice president A. P Piuan secretary Mary McGraw treasurer George P. Chatterton J. M. Davidson and O. M. Patton on the revision committee. Section next to meet at Williamsburg. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised to purify blood and regulate digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Teachers’ Association
J . B. I. Tuarnipseed
A. P Piuan
Mine Mary McGraw
William Groves
Job Otonin
George P. Chatterton
J. M. Davidson
O. M. Patton
O. W. Applegate
Williamsburg
Masonic Lodges Unveil Van Cleve Monument at Milford
Ohio Masonic officers from Williamsburg Bata Vie Williamsville and Milford join in unveiling the Van Cleve monument at Green Lawn cemetery Milford. Speakers include Dr Moore and Rev Smith with hundreds in attendance as a memorial to Reverend Dr Lafayette Van Cleve grand chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Cleve
Green Lawn Cemetery
Milford
Dr. Moore
The
Christian Advocate
Wm. Mellish
Grand Lodges
Cincinnat
Rev. R. ®. Smith
Williamsburg
Batavie
Williamsville
Hd. C. Harding
M. D. Conrad
Wm. MacGorin
E. C. Harding
Masonic Fraternity of
Ohio
Layfayette van Cleve
Magonic Lodges of
Maser van Cleve
Grand Lodge of Ohio
Twenty Days and Twenty Dollars For Frank Davis
Frank Davis, known for aiding others to obtain liquor indulgence, was arrested last Monday after an altercation with a police officer. He faced trial for drunkenness disorderly conduct and resisting an officer. Mayor McDonald ordered a twenty dollar fine twenty days in the work house and costs, with release around Groundhog Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Davis
Cincinnati School of Industry
McDonald
Batavia Clubs Secure Mixed Results In Weekend Games
The Batavians won 21 to 4 against Amelia’s second team on Batavia grounds last Saturday. Sunday saw Batavia lose 35 to 17 to Aston after a strong local turnout. The Stars beat the Jaybirds 18 to 5 in three innings, leaving the younger players elated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelias
Batavias
Batavians
Batavia and
Aston
Afton Boya
Cincinnati
Jaybirds
E Stars
Stars
Jaybards
Little Fellows
Fatal Accident Ends Sunday Morning Drive at Gate
Farmer Joseph Jones and his wife were traveling by carriage when the gate swung back trapping the wheel. The horse bolted and Jones was dragged, the vehicle passing over his head. He died after hours of suffering. He was about seventy and a respected citizen of Stabhlin township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jones
Felicity
Mr. Jones
Stabhlin
Loveland Man Injured by Horse Kick
Thomas Rowan of Loveland was badly injured last Wednesday when kicked by a horse. The blow broke his rib and shoulder and caused serious internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rowan
Loveland
Midnight wedding after a carriage ride and legal ceremony
A horse and carriage carried three men to Loveland on a Sunday night. Judge Breeding issued the necessary papers at midnight. The lovers William Taylor and Miss Clara Clements wed in a formal union, with the two brothers enforcing prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Loveland
Shearer
William Taylor
King’s Mills
Clara Clements
Batavia G A R Visit At Owensville Provokes Banquet
Batavia G A R post No 740 visited the William Alrey post of Owensville last Monday night with about fourteen guests. The Owensville hosts extended a warm welcome and served an elegant supper. The Owensville post plans a return visit to Batavia in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
William Alrey
Owensville
Kolb Hotel in Cincinnati Featured in Local Dispute
A Commercial Gazette report centers on Kolb's Hotel and Koh k Middlton's Museum near Walnut Street. It recounts a forged note, a wallet mislaid to a messenger, and police action led by Detective Witte, amid allegations of libel against Kolb’s establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolb
Cincinnati
New Richmond
RE. P. Miller
Mollie Neilson
Koh
M. Scott
Tolce
Yew District
E. P. Miller
Miller
Witte
Kolb House
Commercial Gazette
Thieves Take $12,000 in Bonds from Newtown Merchant
In Newtown near Cincinnati, F. J. Opp discovers $12,000 in bonds and $140 in cash missing from a hidden wash-stand drawer after returning from a moment at his shop. Detectives call it expert thief work. locals suspect local talent while neighbors urge caution as detectives hunt for the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Cincinnati
Batavia
Alermount
F. J. Opp
Opp
Railroad directors approve extension plan Georgetown to West Union
At a meeting of the directors of the railway company a resolution was passed unanimously to place an engineer on the line between Georgetown and West Union with the aim of extending the road to the latter place. The passage notes a later aside promoting Syrup of Figs as a health aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Weat Union
Durbin Ward Grave Marking Move In Cincinnati
A cemetery visitor in Lebanon asks about Durbin Ward the Warren County Democrat and Civil War veteran. His unmarked grave spurs a Cincinnati effort to raise a proper marker to honor the long time party leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Hs Party
McKinley Praised by Iowa Crowd and Staff
Governor McKinley received warm greetings in Iowa as he traveled with staff and supporters. Among the crowds was 8 F Jamieson at Casey where about 5 000 people gathered to hear the protector expounder. Senator Allison is noted as a possible 1896 candidate, with strong Republican support for McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Allison
McKinley
Medical society session in Loveland paddles morphine and chloroform debates
The Miami Valley Medical Society held its 34th semi annual meeting in Loveland at the Presbyterian church with Vice President Dr. J A Thompson presiding. Papers covered morphineism hyperdermic use and regulation, paralysis stroke of the shoulder, and chloroform in labor with debates on administration and patient safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Valley Medical Society
Loveland
Presbyterian Church
J. A. Thompson
Tichenor
F. O. Marsh
Cincinnati
Ricketts
Wakefield
Kndgg
F. C. Carry
Milford
Marsh
Thompson
Quinn
Leonard Mounts
Morrow
Bishop
Bataviay
Edwin Ricketts
Scott
Society
Lancet
Dangerous Bethel Man Put Away For Satyrial Disorder
Barney Noble, a well known Clermont figure, has been deemed dangerous and sent for asylum after doctors report satyriasis or nymphomaniac condition. Officials say he is over fifty, largely imprisoned for assaults on women, and society requires his confinement despite entry being pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Noble
Clermont
Penitentiary
Cincinnati
Bethel
Thompson
Noble
Prisen
Inter-Ocean skewers tariff bill amid GOP protection critique
The Chicago Inter-Ocean derides a tariff law favoring the rich while harming workers. It mocks Republicans and warns workers to stock up on imports like statuary and ostrich feathers before a Republican Congress acts again. The piece cites a grim family political line from Fremont to Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Inter-Ocean
Fremont
Harrison
Methodist Visit Brightens Presbyterian Sunday Service
The Presbyterian congregation enjoyed a rare joint Sunday as the visiting Methodist group, whose church was smoky due to furnace defects, shared both morning and evening services with Rev. Bell's members. Mr. Morris preached on salvation and angels, while Mrs. Jamieson led the choir in a strong musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Bell
Morris
Charles F. Jamieson
Mary Cowen
Bertha Bishop
Kentucky
Stanford
Loveland
Jamieson
Warehouse tobacco report shows slow market and mixed prices
Week ending October 13 notes minimal market activity with a broad decline across grades. Best tobacco remains less affected, yielding some good prices, while medium and low grades soften. Crop curing looks good for manufacturers despite a light freeze, with sales planned for next week in several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Globe
Bodman
Sth
Cincinnati
Morris
Soldiers Licenses Issued Free by Auditor Davis
Auditor John Davis received a state supplied book of blank licenses for soldiers. The law allows fifty cents to fill the papers, but Davis prepares and delivers them free. The document grants soldiers the right to peddle vend or trade trout statewide for one year before renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Davis
Batavia Ladies Purchase Mrs Walker Millinery
Mrs Dollie Pegg and Misa Grace Hambleton acquire the millinery shop of Mrs Carrie Walker in Batavia. They will run the business from the Walker House location, leveraging their needlework expertise to attract patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollie Pegg
Misa Grace Hambleton
Batavia
Carrie Walker
Walker Houe
Brown County Man Recommended for Pardon
George Brown of Brown county, sentenced to the penitentiary a year ago for larceny, has been recommended for pardon by the board at Columbus. Georgie Louderback, eight, son of Michael Louderback of Arnheim, Brown county, fell from a log wagon last Thursday afternoon and was crushed under the wheels. he will die, the fright preventing him from crying out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brown
Brown County
Columbus
Georgie
Michael
Louderback
Arnheim
Fire destroys Elk Lick residence of William Glancy
The Glancy residence at Elk Lick burned last Wednesday evening at six o clock. Sparks from the chimney set the roof on fire and the entire building was consumed except for the bedding. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars with 1080 dollars insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Glancy
Elk Lick
Loveland brakeman killed at Wood Street crossing
Cornelius Conway of Loveland was killed at the Wood Street crossing in Cincinnati last Thursday when a car toppled due to a chipped wheel. He was crushed between two cars and died. he was the brother of Father Conway of the Edward Street Church in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Conway
Loveland
Wood Street
Cincinnati
Father Conway
Edward Street
Marion man Geer alive after Moscow tragedy scare
Leonard Geer of Marion has spoken to his wife from Charleston West Virginia clearing up the Moscow tragedy death scare. He had not written until papers commented on his possible death, and his man has left his wife in suspense one day longer than he could avoid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Geer
Marion
Moscow
Charleston
West Virginia
Mr. Geer
Cameron Confirmed as Inspector of Steamboat Boilers
George W. Cameron has been confirmed by Washington authorities for inspector of steamboat boilers and will begin duties at once. The appointment is popular and Mr. D. has long worked in steam boat engineering. Cameron resides in New Richmond and Clermont County residents of all parties welcome the recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cameron
Washington
New Richmond
Carved Hickory Cane Shown By Charley O Connor at 59th Reunion
At the 59th reunion on the sixth, Capt. Fred Kautz displayed a carved hickory cane made by ex-Sergeant Charley O Connor of Co B. The piece features corps badges a plow locomotive anvil flag scales of equity a Lincoln likeness and the inscription Captain F R Kautz Co G 59th Oblevels. O Connor now a resident of the soldiers home at Dayton has time to devote to his craft and honor his former commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kautz
Charley O'Connor
Co. B
Equity
Abram Lincoln
F. R. Kautz
O'Connor
Dayton
Fish laden barber enthralls Main Street crowd
James Yancey, a popular barber, walks Main Street last Friday with a 15-pound string of black bass on his shoulder and a grin. Passersby crowd around, offering to join him next day. The fish weigh 15 pounds and Yancey tips the scales at 275, with pride making up a large share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Yancey
Main Street
Jim Yancey
John Wayland
Eugene Tee
Fletcher Jamieson
Ely Dyer
Western Star Requests Proper Name Use and Credit
The Western Star objects to being misnamed and miscredited by other papers. It urges Xenia and nearby readers to refrain from using Ex or TLD eE and to avoid italics. It asks papers to call it The Western Star and to stop duplicating items without proper credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Star
Xenia
Lebanon
Captain Browning Visits Clinton Republican Editor Honored
Captain Charley Browning once quartermaster of the 158th and former Clinton paper proprietor returns to town with Gen. Corbin. Now editor of the Clinton Republican he appears aged but cordial, well liked by old friends, and enjoying comfort and good health in this new field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Browning
Clinton Republican
Wilmington
Gen
Corbin
Batavia
Saloon Planned Along Bridge Approach by Local Leases
Michael Brandt Jr leases land owned by W. Pegg at 100 dollars yearly to build a saloon near the bridge. Adjoining White property will host Jamon Hige amboth’s saloon, while Carl Hoerner operates another saloon with beds joining. The area features a dreath and rising weather conditions impacting the turnpike edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Brandt, Jr
Carl Hoerner
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