The Old Parsonage and Batavia Hotel History
A reminiscence on Batavia landmarks recounts the M E parsonage rehabilitation and traces the Clermont Hamilton and Griffin houses from their 1830s origins through owners and notable guests. It notes long local ties, prominent landlords, and a cast of families connected to the inns and streets of Main and Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Parsonage
Thomas Kain
John W. Kain
An & Tavern
Howard
Batavia
Martin Marshall
Augusta
Kentucky
Mr. Howard
Mr. Marshall
Kain House
Colon Thomas Kain
Billy
Kain
Wesley Perkins
Clermont
Clermont House
Kains
Edwin Frazier
L.C. Moore
Frazier
David Duckwall
Judge Johnson
Hamilton House
W. W. Perkins
George M. Davis
Smitherst
Davis
Ruth Davis
G. M. Davis
Rufus Walker
Main
Market Streets
John Jamieson
L. B. Leeds
Sun Office
Leeds
Joe
Pulaski
John Zimmerman
Charley
Will Collins
Jerry Weaver
M. H. Fitch
T. D. Fitch
Madison Miley
Prof Sloan
J. P, Robinson
T. M. Lewis
P.O. D
Washington
Col. T. D. Fitch
Troy
Mr. Johnson
Harvey Hamilton
Griffin House
T. K. Holleman
Uncle Tom
Whig
Willie
Will
Mr. Holleman
Hottemans
George Griffin
Fourth Hotel Opens on Market and Wood Street
Batavia now hosts the fourth hotel on the corner of Market and Wood street kept by Mr. Newton who understands the business thoroughly and enjoys excellent patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Market and
Wood Street
Newton
Clermont Leads In Education Among Counties
Clermont ranks highly in educational matters as students she yearly sends forth are equipped for life’s battles. They win laurels creditable to themselves their homes and their instructors across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Skeletons Unearthed During Neville Turnpike Construction
Workmen building a new road near Neville unearthed three ancient skeletons laid in sardine fashion with stone tools, arrow heads, and cooking utensils nearby. Oscar Gaskins plans to send the relics to the Smithsonian as scientists monitor the mound on Mr. Galbreath's farm for further study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Gaskins
Neville
Spirit Land
Gaskins
Republicans Draw Big Crowd for Foster Caldwell Park Speech
In Williamsburg Park a large Republican rally drew crowds on a sunny October day. Hon. Charles Foster and Judge John A. Caldwell spoke on tariff honesty elections and Foraker’s record, praising Republican gains and urging continued support for the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Foster
John A. Caldwell
Williamsburg
Clermont
John Caldwell
Cincinnati
Geo. W. Hulick
Clermont County
Caldwell
Foraker
Hamilton
Brown
Hulick
Blaine
Campbell
Hoadly
Ohio
Joe Foraker
Foraker Boards
Hon
E. B. Holmes
International congress watchers visit Cincinnati model elections
The Hillsboro News Herald reports a 17-nation congress observing Cincinnati as a model for fair elections. It notes Mr Campbell’s opposition to this system and supports Governor Foraker’s re election to uphold Ohio election regulations praised by many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Cincinnati
Campbell
Ohio
Foraker
Missing name at 50th Ohio regiment reunion note
An 1889 Batavia note from T B Dustin questions a roster omission for the 59th and 50th Ohio regiments. A Cincinnati editor reports a reunion attendance on October 6 with a roll call confusion and a correspondent claims his name was left out despite being present October 9, 1861, and later recounts a mule incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Dustin
Batavia
Teebee
50Th Ohio
The New Discovery Promoted for Coughs and Colds
A newspaper teaser touts Dr King s New Discovery with a guarantee and free trial bottles at Dr John Bunn s Drug Store in Batavia. It mentions neighbors and friends praising the remedy and thanks H Besse of Amelia for a fruit basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bunn
Batavia
Qgrorar H. Besse
Amelia
Tribble Reunion Brings Kin Together At Frazee Home
A Tribble family reunion gathered at the Frazee residence last Thursday. Attendees included Amos Tribble and family of Haskins, and many relatives from Cincinnati, Marathon, Wigginsville, Locust Ridge, Clover, Poplar, Concord, Bethel, and more. The next Tribble reunion is planned for the last Thursday in September 1890 at John Tribble’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Frazee
Anna Tribble Bricker
Amos Tribble
Leavitt
Julia
Haskins
8. Johnson
Marathon
N. Boyse
A. Hill
Wigginsville
Ed. Tribble
Alpheus Tribble
America Salt
Lizzie Collins
Cincinnati
Bill Derry
Locust Ridge
Geo. Wood
John Salt
E. Pearree
Otto
Clover
William Tribble
Henings Mills
Joseph Parker
Lida
Poplar
John Tribble
Concord
Alien Tribble
Greenberry
M. Frazee
Bethel
Land Appraisers Elected Since the Law Took Effect
The 1860 decennial land appraisements law spurred first elections in 1860 with a 1960 spring start. Names include Joseph D. Hatfield Pierce Richard Pemberton Wayne Hartman and others across Ohio townships. William B. Fitzpatrick appears in all lists, seeking a fourth term amid Democratic opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D. Hatfield
Pierce Richard Pemberton
Pete Chet Tate
William Bon Iivey
Alte
Wayne JK. Hartman
Aalan Nebo Jackson
John Miller
Franklin Moses One. Stonelick
EB. G. Brown
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Cece
Etes
Monroe
William B.aylizpatrick
Dik Srese Ek Ena
Ohio
Jared Lemar
Washington
G. Peterson
Sereete Williamsburg
Lewis Terwillegar Goshen
John
Jenkins
Union Abram Miley
Batavia
Elisha
Mentee
D. Feskiser
Auember
Monroe W.T. Hart Latel
C.p
Jacob Burns
Deseerese Seer Ees Stonelick
Williamaburg
W. W. Bathe
Isos
Nathan A
PMI
Oette Washington
Abraham Bushman
William B. Fitzpatrick
Fernando C. Butler
Pierce William Prickett
Free Union
Miami
Piathidas Goshen
Pee Be
Lees Wayne Hezekiah Hill
Esseeeee Stonelick
Jackson
William Hunter
Franklin
Wnning
Tobacco Market Report from Bodman Warehouse Cincinnati
The weekly offerings totaled 2073 hhds up from 1720 hhds last week and 1318 hhds the year prior. Prices rose 1 to 2 cents on medium and good grades as demand increased midweek. Bright leaf and logs sold well with several lots from 20 to 25 cents. lower grades opened funked with moderate demand. First sale scheduled for next week. Brown, 44 birds, 7 from 1 to 4, 12 from 44% to 614, 9 from 6% to 94, 10 from 9% to 1244, 1 at 14, 1434, 2 at 15, 1 at 1544, 176.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Clermont County Teachers Assoc Meets at Bethel Church
The Clermont County Teachers Association will convene at the Bethel Baptist church on October 26 at 10 am forenoon sessions include election of officers and business. Supt Jordan Williamsburg and Supt Price Georgetown will speak on needs of the association and school laws. Music will accompany the program. the C G and P railroad offers half fare to Bethel. Invited are teachers and friends of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Teachers’ Association
Baptist Church
Bethel
Jordan
Willamsburg
Supt Price
Georgetown
C.G. & P. Railroad
Friends of of Education
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for all skin eruptions and piles
Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapping chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Price 26 cents per box. Sold by Dry John Bund Druggist Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bund
Batayia
Reddy Peterson Dies of Heart Failure at About Forty
John Peterson Jr. known as Reddy a Williamsburg mechanic fell ill Monday morning and died Wednesday at 6 am from heart failure. He was about forty, a respected citizen and favored in social circles. He leaves a widow adopted son and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peterson, Jr
Reddy
Williamsburg
Local dry goods firm fails under pressure from creditors
Assignment filed for six month old Hoerner block business on Mainstreet after Louis Stix & Co. Cincinnati demanded payment. Firm owes about 3000 dollars with 2000 to the Cincinnati wholesaler. Assets listed around 1500. P. J. Nichols named as assignee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigranski
Hoerner Block
Mainstreet
Louis Stix & Co
Cincinnati
Stix & Co
P. J. Nichols
Deadly breach case heard as Miss Rice sues for $10000
Miss Cora B. Rice of Felicity sues Armacost for breach of promise alleging he promised marriage around November 12, 185, and wed another. Witnesses include Rice family and letters. Armacost denies promise and presents his own letters. Jury list and community notices follow the trial report with local names and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora B. Rice
Felicity
J. 8. Parrott
C. P. Griffith
Armacost
Miss Rice
Annie
State and local cases including multiple liquor indictments
State cases list pleas of not guilty with bonds for appearance on November 15 to 18. Notable actions include Elizabeth White granted divorce from Prince White and restored to Elizabeth Ellis, several civil judgments, and a foreclosure continuation. The docket shows indictments for selling liquor on Sundays and illegal liquor selling with varied bond amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Ward
John Colonel
Remegius Wirth
A. G. Hubbard
Felicity Board of Education
Leopold Wirth
Lewis Buckingham
Mollie Davis
Hugh Mundell
B. P. Williams
J. T. Boggess
Cage
James McMath
Frank Denkinger
Elizabeth E. White
Prince W. White
Prince
Elizabeth Ellis
Clare Perrine
L. I
David S. Mitchell Et, al
Gustav Gebrin
Valentine Schnell
Der vs Valentine Schneider sale confirmation
Clara E. Smith sues W M Smith for temporary alimony of 8 dollars and 25 dollars to be paid in ten days with 5 percent interest. The matter concerns a sale confirmation and plaintiff’s exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Der
Valentine Schneider
Clara E. Smith
Wr.m. Smith
Local notices recount visits marriages and events in Williamsburg
A long list of social happenings fills the Williamsburg page. J R Nichols sells a Serse to Tom Dean of Amelia and buys a new horse while neighbors and relatives visit, entertain, and travel between Calvary Chilicothe Felicity and Cincinnati. A lecture by Col L F Copeland on Snobs and Snobbery draws crowds at the M E Church and a Republican meeting and band music color the town scene. A quick wedding of J C Dennis and Lizzie Knight occurs, and John Peterson Jr dies suddenly as winter work begins. The river district L O C F meets at Nicholsville, with Past Grands invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Nichols
Tom Dean
Amelia
C. B. Moreton
Calvary
Dr. Barnes
Chilicothé
Nanie Penn
Josie Nichols
Felicity
Warren Enn
Nelson Judd
Brotherton
David Doughty
Charles Hutson
George Canter
Sarah Wheeler
Alex. Kirgans
Charles Smith
Mt. Holly
Hamlet
Mary Ellis
New Carlisle
Charles Dudley
Afton
David Atchley
James Glancy
Linwoorl
Glenaiale
Mt. Oreb
M. H. Sapp
East Liberty
Alice Peterson
Melvina Glancy
Batavia
May Reed
Eli McMinnis
Guinea
Charles Brown
Buford
George Parrott
Dayton
Ann Sinks
C. Hy, McNutt
Covington
Harry Ashton
Cincinnati
H. Thomas
George Long
Middletown
Jessie Hull
Florence Thompson
Col. L. F. Copeland
M. E. Church
Williamsburg
Copeland
Presbyterian Church
Stokes
J. C. Dennis
Lizzie Knight
Will Knight
Suarditna
C. C. Knight
Portsmouth
Ae. Clark
John Peterson Jr
Ose
River District
Nicholsville
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Tory
Williamsboro Lippgacans
Union
Wayne Binhdars
Stonelick
Orcas Carneeer
Nacetere Ee
Bethel ‘ Chine Aes Dipate
Felicity Sa Peever
Assitts
Moscow
Fopeks
Deaterben Ee
Eville
New
Richmond pueRes
Mt. Carmel
Wee Sabes
Grang
Hesseriseavee Fev
Burg
Williamsburg Park
Foster and Caldwell
Otis Dudley
Otis
J.P. Smith
Foster
Tribble Reunion
of the Law
Bodman Warehouse
C.C.T. A
Bucklen
Mr. Parrott
W. Glazier
Farmer
William
Rose
Carpenter
Thomas L. Halse
A. W. Hill
Williamshire
Angola
Frost
Scribe Anderson
Atchley House
Hell
Newport
Frazier's
Wildy
Holly
Christian Chapel
J. A. Warren
Abner D. Fagin
Jacob Jackson
Pt. Pleasant
Ella Millner
Maria Armacost
Ketchum
Fannie
Julia Armacost
Carrie Schlotterbeck
Frank Armacost
New Richmond
A’s
D. L. Lakin
Williansbure
C. F
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