Dinner Bells Ring Across Town Echoing Hearts
A brief verse notes the welcome sound of dinner bells in Batavia. It reflects on echoes in every heart, praising communal meals among country and city folk, dated October 1859.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Soraer
Court of Common Pleag
Clermont County
Olio
Batavia
Rmoot
Pierce Township
Atmore
James Gordon
Stevenson
Tivis
Hester Tivis
Felicity
Lecompton Clash and Clermont Sun Editorial Clash
The Clermont Sun shifts from anti Lecompton stance to pro administration and Douglas in 1858. It praises Douglas while denigrating anti Lecompton figures, then mourns Broderick’s murder and attacks Leeds. The piece accuses the Sun of cowardice and political opportunism amid the Douglas faction’s rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Sun
Douglas
Sun
Lecompton
Democratic Party
Douglas Stock
Leeds
Times
Clermont
Ohio
J. B. Leeds
Broderick
Leeda
Dimensions of the Great Eastern Ship and details
The article lists extensive measurements for the Great Eastern including length 680 feet between perpendiculars and 691 feet overall, hull breadth 83 feet, paddle wheel diameter 56 feet, screw propeller 24 feet, and four blades. It notes hull iron weight about 7 000 tons and total ship weight around 26 000 tons with a 30 foot 6 inch draft.
Divorced by Mistake Echoes in Trenton and Burlington
A windy tale tells of two men Smith and Jones seeking divorces and turnpikes in Trenton and Burlington. Champagne suppers, bold schemes, and forged bills lead to accidental marriages while both men and their unintended wives return home with posthumous laughter at their own legal misadventure.
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Smith
Pig's Run
Terrapin Hollow
Trenton
Jersey
Newark
Jones
Jere
Junes
Smitha
Burlington
Jacob Jones
Hard Luck for Jacob Jones in New Jersey Turnpike Mix Up
A comic tale reveals Jacob Jones seeks divorce and marriage to a widow but is instead incorporated into a Burlington to Bristol turnpike by a New Jersey legislature. The error stems from a last day mix up with Smith’s name, while lawmakers celebrate with champagne and adjourn for the year.
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Jones
Jacob Jones
New Jersey
Burlington
Bristol
Delaware River
Pig's Run
Terrapin Hollow
Eliza
Trenton
Smith
Oxen versus Horses for the Farm
A reader argues oxen beat horses for patience strength and cost on farms. Oxen respond to gentle treatment, work steadily, and can yield good beef after seasons. Personal anecdotes claim oxen shaped a farmer’s life and even influenced education, contrasting with harsh whip driven teams.
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Jefferson County
Ite
Unclear excerpt hints at nineteenth century farming and horse handling
Fragmentary text discusses cattle, oxen, bridle use, and horse riding lessons. Mentions teaching youth, tuition funds, and a publisher inviting readers to ride in a cart. Appears as a period essay on rural work and humane training practices.
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Joten Aioeter
Anheae
Diver in Submerged Suit Traverses Schuylkill River
A diver wearing an india rubber suit with a copper helmet crossed the Schuylkill near Philadelphia in 25 minutes to the western shore and returned in 20 minutes. An air supply fed from two boats kept the atmosphere fresh while a submerged guide line stretched across the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Marehi Tom
Repentant Merchant and Curious Courtroom Tales
A WV correspondent shares odd anecdotes from a city, including a dry goods merchant who doubts honesty in trade after conversion. The piece parodies a barrister's court motion gag and recounts a botanic physician’s failed cure and a schoolyard pun about conjugation and senses.
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Ying Post
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Clermont Courier
Jamieson
FITCH
Bate Y Gaye
Joe Icerenmoens
Ted States
Duane Nowing
Willliam Gowaw
Law
Deontson
Will
I Eppeaite
Arthur
Geo. W. McBefresh
Betlelty
Hastings
Feet Public
Boston
Owens
Nsatf
M. M'Grew
Courtermont
Ty Medline
Amelia
Counties
Batavie
Q. Ashburk
LIU & Ashburn
Dtormeys
Ay H. N. Talley
Gtornay
Onto
Spewhite
Weaver's
Opoute
Feret
A. T. Cowen
We Will T iv the
Clermont and Hamilton
Milford
W. Felter
SaTerne
Clermone
Ace
Sonnttom
Penn Nixon i
Johrston & Nixon
Storneys
Walnut Street
Imnati
Johnston & Grace Batavia
of Clermont Co Pen
D. B. George
A. Squire
Cinawe
Fourth Street
P. Gos
eStyl
Clermont House
George M. Davis
J. A. Whaver
Ero
Moscow
Hi House
M. T. Pigman
Prop'r
A. Dial
Wright
Ware
Will Dann
Aoa
Himes
Econ Ari
Oan
Spain
Dozlor
Odie
Ulermont
Gorker
Main
Union
Prlicity
Onio
Goodwin
Paoraixtos
Eevel
Pisa
Wien
James Selby
John F. Purdy
Roeving
Probate Court of
Wil Township
Lowing
Mandee
Lynn
George Boost
Bey
Fabian
Sie Os
Butavia
Chimont Tong
Olive Branch
Overton
Thomas Robinson
Wit
William Fuller
Samuel West
New
Richmond
Puller
Shacres
Madarla,deoeaga
Rachel Bennett
P. H. Hastixes
W. W. Perkins
P. F
Sheriff's Sale
Ann Barkley
Court of Common Pleas
Neville
Ruan
Lewis Ireton
Simon & Co
W. W. Perkins, Sherif
State OF Ohio
Plainud
John Purdy
John EB. Purdy
Bop
Henryreim
Washington Township
Purdy
Peron
Omnston & Gregg
AT & Bargain
Bash Howe
Pieah
Toile Owe
The
Obean
Bella
Douglasism
Loods
Tillk
the Great Eastern
California
Theo
Parvion
Weil Manoh
Hallam
Rogers
Ae Therae
Oongest
King’s Bench
Nathan Moyer
Finust
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