Columbus Day Celebration in Batavia Draws Wide Respect
A grand Columbus Day program in Batavia featured four hundred rosy cheeked children marching in a hollow square, saluting the flag, reciting the pledge, and listening to speeches and songs. The event mirrored national pride with the flag hoisted, prayers and Scripture readings, and a rifle salute by Jesse Ellis Post 71 G A R, as businesses and communities joined in the county wide observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Union
National Committee
United States
Clermont County
Cincinnati
Courier
Columbus
Allen Glancy
Ockerman
Jesse Ellis
Ferguson
America
Bell
Beaste Thompson
Columbia
Marie Dennison
Ncore
Tren of
Monterey Band Leads Batavia Childrens Parade In Colorful Pageant
The Monterey band of fourteen members wore navy blue uniforms and played near perfect music during Batavia's largest parade yet. Judge Cox and Mayor William C. Bishop led a procession of veterans and civic groups along Broadway to City Hall as 2500 spectators enjoyed the patriotic program and city hall celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Brigade
Monterey
Judge Cox
William C. Bishop
Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows
Main Street
Broadway
Batavia
School House
Fifth
Wood Street
Wood
Main
City Hall
Wendell Kline
Merch
Jamieson
H. C. Corbin
Bessie Thompson
Joseph Cox
Circuit Bench
Frank White
Mary Cowen
Cincinnati
Batavia Dancing Club
Laurel
Washington
Tate
Monroe
Ohio
Bethel Band
T. H. Trees
S. W. Campbell
A. J. McNair
J. E. Price
The Eagle Bird Attacks Loveland Merchant
An enormous eagle swooped into Loveland last Thursday night and attacked Wiiwon Rowan as he closed his market. Rowan fought back with a cleaver while bystanders captured the bird, which was then taken to Charley Meloy for viewing by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiiwon Rowan
Loveland
Mr. Rowan
Rowan
Charley Meloy
Don't Be a Fool Ends Feike Murder Feud in Sardinia
Stephen Feike of Sardinia is killed by George Justice an employee over a corn dispute. Justice claims self defense after Feike tried to force him to drop a field load. Feike dies two hours after being wounded and Justice surrenders to authorities.
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Stephen Feike
Sardinia
Brown County
George Justice
Feike
Justice
Ben
Georgetown
Painter Henry Sellers Injured In Scaffolding Fall
Henry Sellers, a well known local painter, fell from a scaffold on the new building erected by William Baum on Monday morning, breaking a rib and a wrist. The injuries are painful and will keep him laid up for several weeks. He is regarded as industrious and has the sympathy of many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sellers
William Baum
Sellers
New Batavia Crosstown Mail Route Ordered
The Department orders a Batavia to Crosstown mail run via Owensville to start January 1, 1898. The contract runs to June 30, 1895. The service leaves Batavia in the morning after the eastbound train to reach Crosstown at 1 p.m. It departs Crosstown at 1:30 p.m. for Batavia, arriving at 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Owensville
Crosstown
Gaskins's Trouble Mill Ends in Jail After Chair Attack
Clermont county man John Gaskins, a noted local manufacturer, opened a "trouble factory" last Saturday as his wife bought a large amount of his wares. He allegedly struck her with a chair causing a hemorrhage and is jailed for assault with intent to kill after failing to post $500 bond. Louis Hicks of Frazier Hicks represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gaskins
Clermont County
Miss Hopper
Fruit Hill
Gaskins
Dr. Gaskins
Butter That Has Come And Gone to Ten Thousand Dollars
Mrs. Sarah A Shade, a noted local lady, owns a fifty five year old red cedar churn with white interior. Used thrice weekly, it yields about eight pounds of butter per churning, totaling roughly 68 610 pounds over 55 years and a value near 10 296 dollars. The churn’s worn cedar body and iron hoops show heavy use in Clermont county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Shvde
Shade
Clermont County
Wedding Reception for August Smysor and Bride
In Northern Clermont between Loveland and Goshen a reception honored August Smysor and his bride on October 18. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Smysor hosted a bountiful dinner, with gifts from friends including a dinner set from Dr. and Mrs. O. M. Spencer, and speeches by Rev. Ciam of Goshen.
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Clermont
Loveland
Gosheo
J. L. Smysor
August Smysor
Snyder
David Irwin
John Caater
Tom Hill
George Smysor
George Shaugh
G. W. Smysor
Crum
Marion Myers
Harvey Hawley
W. Wilson
W. Russ
M. Spencer
Warden Smysor
Sherman Custer
Izetta
Maggie Smysor
Slatera
Roundtable at Mrs Lane’s House Delivers Grecian History Study
An October evening gathering at Mrs Lane’s home features roll call with names from the first six chapters of V. 8. & F. origin powers and notes their special work. Mrs Lane leads, with talks by Dr. Schliemann and Mr. Wolf, debates on a World’s Fair Sunday closure, and a Grecian History exercise.
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Lane
Schliemann
Ed Scott
Anna Ranson
Mr. Wolf
Rev. Bell
Citlo
Mra. Ranson
Miss Mary Lane
Boy Shot by Unloaded Gun in Loveland
Two ten year old boys, Thomas Ramsey's son and Ally Dibble, inspected an unloaded gun last Friday. The weapon fired unintentionally, injuring Ramsey’s right hand and prompting calls for stricter laws on firearm handling by children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
Thomas Ramsey
Allie Dibble
Little Ramsey
Mhen
New Trial Granted in Clermont Jones Case Over Self Defense Claim
Edgar Jones, condemned for first degree murder in Clermont County, is granted a new trial by the Circuit Court of Appeals. The court reversed on grounds that defense witnesses could show Harlem Jones’s influence and threats, suggesting self defense for his son. Jones to be brought to Batavia for release under trial judge order. public opinion divided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Jones
Clermont Common Pleas
Circuit L Vb
Common Pleas
Jones
Harlem Jones
Batavia
Republican flag prize adds value to county gains
The Republican State committee offers a flag valued at 75 dollars for the county with the largest Republican gains. Presentation by McKinley in person would add 1 dollar in value, making the potential prize 76 dollars for the winning county. Syrup of Figa promotes laxative benefits from California figs and herbs.
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Republican State Committee
McKinley
California
Sons of Veterans organize local camp officers named
A Sons of Veterans camp was organized Monday night with officers led by J. T. Liddy as captain and B. Q Crane as first lieutenant. The camp will be mustered by Col. W. B. Bandy of Cincinnati with assistance from Cincinnati New Richmond and Amelia camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
J. T. Liddy
B. Q Crane
Frank Moore
Frank Crane
Max Moore
Delbert Bann
Philip ©. Swing
Peter 8. Wersner
Frank Hayworth
Otis D.' Crane
George H. Lewis
James K. Moore
Stephen Purkiser
Grant Deen
George 8. McEwen
Col. W. B. Bandy
Cincinnati
New Richmond
Amelia Campe
Batavia Social Highlights Include Visiting Relatives
Mrs. Oliver Wyatt and son from Topeka Kansas visit Batavia relatives this week. Mrs. Charles Terhune and son Landen, and Miss Bertha Holmes of Williamsburg visit friends. Mrs. Garland leases cottage by Presbyterian church and plans her home here. Miss Motetnger, sister of J R Woodliffe, leaves after pleasant visit. 8 S Newhouse of Piqua, formerly Batavia charge, hosts a Batavia guest. Jack Lundargun of Lima visits, with Celia Bohulte a noted Batavia belle. George W Hulick Jr and fiancée Elizabeth Porin visit. Hulick travels for Cincinnati firm. Also local ads for Volts Land Rooms coffee and stove dealer notice.
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Charles Terhune
Landen
Bertha Holmes
Williamsburg
Jack Lundargun
Lima
Batavia
Celia Bohulte
George W. Hulick, Jr
Misa Elizabeth Porin
Auburn
Mr. H
Clermont
Cincinnati
Surprise party honors two Clermont belles in Lindale
Miases Lulu and Daisy Wyatt, popular in Southern Clermont, hosted by BR A Johnson home in Lindale. Friends from New Richmond Amelia Batavia and nearby towns assembled at eight o clock to surprise them. The hosts enjoyed the evening with a late spread at twelve and the party dispersed late at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miases
Lulu
Daisy Wyatt
Clermont
Lindale
New Richmond
Amelia
Batavia
BR. A. Johnson
Britton Hosts Weekend Trot Racing At Williamsburg Farm
Attorney William Britton invites friends and sport fans to a Saturday event at his Williams burg farm featuring trotting running and pacing matches. The gathering promises much enjoyment for attendees and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Britton
Williamsburg
Fifty Dollars for Fifty Cents Fraud and Death of a Prominent Citizen
Skinny Blue was found guilty in a U S court of passing a fifty cent counterfeit coin. He is from Middletown and will serve a year in Lebanon before paying a fifty dollar fine. Thomas Hodges ex commissioner of this county died at his Nicholsville home in the 67th year. Hodges served on the board with B Smith F X Iuen Jonathan Carissy and M J Rybolt. He was a Democrat noted for liberal views and strong character.
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Blue
Jack Sheppard
U.S
Colin
Skinney
Middletown
Lebanon
Brant
Thomas Hodges
Nicholsville
Hodges
Tom
Commissioners Board
B. Smith
F. X. Iuen
Jonathan Carissy
M.J. Rybolt
Repairs close Capilsi church in Newtonsville next Sunday
The Capilsi church at Newtonsville will close next Sunday due to repairs. Services move to the Methodist church where Rev. Joseph R. Powell will preach morning and evening. The M E church has been closed two Sundays due to the pastor’s absence. A Presbyterian luncheon and reception for Rev. Mr. Bell and wife followed Tuesday night.
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Newtonsville
Joseph R. Powell
Bell
Isolars Audienc
M. E
Presbyterian
Mr. Bell
M. E. Church
Owensville
R. E. Smith
Milford
School Supplies Sale Advertises Broad Stock
Local ad offers tablets copy books ink slates crayons and writing spellers among many school items. Prices not listed but items are described as complete and available at KLINE The Peopley Gideory.
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Kline
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