Seven Soldier Brothers Return Home After Civil War Service
Simon Wood of Owensville, visiting Batavia, is one of seven brothers who served through the Civil War. The seven, all in different Ohio regiments, returned at varying times. oldest John died at 70, Samuel died five years ago, Steve last spring, youngest died later, and four brothers are now living. The Wood brothers were Republican, with Simon aged about 65 and two enlistments in the 22d and 2d Ohio.
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Simon Wood
Owensville
Batavia
John
Samuel
Steve
Ohio
Simon Woods
Turp Rush Accident Tells of Wrecked Wagon and Narrow Escape
Turpin Rush formerly of the locality now runs teams in Georgetown. Returning from Winchester with a load of furniture, a horse spooked causing him to jump to regain a line. The wagon wrecked but horses and driver were unharmed. Squire J H Short breaks arm and dislocates elbow after a slip on the pavement. he is a veteran soldier and justice of the peace. A new farm swindle uses fake state papers to inspect wells, scare farmers with microscopes, selling costly remedies. locals are warned to eject strangers or use a frozen boot.
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Turpin Rush
Georgetown
Winchester
Mr. Rush
Squire J. H. Short
Locust Corner
Pierce Township
Squire Short
Batavia
Traveling on his shape ends in strange voyage
A lone horseman arrives in Batavia on a global trek to test manhood. T. Allen McQuarry, broke and weary, seeks 5 000 miles in the United States with two hounds and a bright sword, funding his trip by lecturing and selling travel history. He aims to reach England then San Francisco as he maneuvers a costly romantic wager.
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Batavia
Hamilton
T. Allen McQuarry
United States
Arkansas
New York
England
San Francisco
Europe
Sun
Serious charge against William Sharp shocks Mt Holly
William Sharp was jailed in Mt Holly on a $500 bond after an arrest in Cincinnati on a warrant by Elmer Fields charging the assault on eight year old Amy Violet Fields near her Mt Holly home on July 2. He protests innocence as officers Kain and Sandman brought him for examination.
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William Sharp
Squire Butler
Mt. Holly
Sharp
Cincinnat
Elmer &. Fielda
Amy Violet Fields
Kain
Sand- Man
Fatal Field Accident and Related Incidents Reported
A young man, Jobo Daugherty of Clover, was severely wounded when a loaded shotgun discharged after his mowing machine struck an obstruction. He lost part of his abdomen and is in serious condition. The report also mentions a violent assault on Kate Swabb of Xenia by a colored man named Carter, a timely rescue, and multiple church services with choirs and discourses across M E and United Brethren churches.
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Jobo Daugherty
Young Daugherty
Kate Swabb
Xenia
Carter
Thornhill
Bailey
M. E
Bell
Presbyterian Church
Sheir
Della Nichols
Bessie Walker
William Walker
H. 8. Hulick
Belt
Fatal Colt Accident Kills Local Man
George Strickland, aged ten five, died instantly when a colt he was mounting bolted and crushed his skull. The accident occurred last Wednesday afternoon as the horse became unmanageable. His funeral last Sunday drew many in the community to mourn with the family.
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Courier
George Strickland
Tooxco
Question of Tuition in New Richmond Case
The Ohio Common Pleas heard a case involving Leonidas Fridman guardian for two minor boys Elmer M. Fridman Clyde P. Fridman. The court held the boys were residents of Clermontville not New Richmond, so tuition must be paid elsewhere or schooling found per state law.
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Court of Common Pleas
State of Ohio
Leonidas Fridman
Elmer M. Fridman
Clyde P. Fridman
Clermontville
New Richmond
Fridman
Tragic Fire Casualty in Wilmington Home Incident
Russell Unthank, son of the Wilmington College president, died after a self immolated fire started by playing with matches last Sunday. He was burned to death in his Wilmington home.
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Russel Unthank
Wilmington
Wilmington College
Surprise Will Dictates Thrifty Old Man’s 60000 Fortune
John Kerr of Love land, long a humble resident, died recently and left a will for probate. The document reveals a hidden estate of 60000 dollars in bonds and stocks, to be split equally among his children, a surprising legac y in a thrifty community.
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John Kerr
Clouded Mind Drives Young Woman From Home Then Returns
May Franklin, a bright young farmer's daughter from Concord, left home in a deranged state intent on Cincinnati. She wandered with scant clothing, found refuge at William Miller’s, delayed travel, was recovered by her father, sought rest with an aunt, and soon returned home. Her illness stems from grief over her mother’s death and recurring health issues. later plans mention sending her to an asylum.
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May Franklin
Concord
Cincinnati
William Miller
Williamsburg
Tragic Death of Young Brakeoniui on C P V Road
A 2 year old named Charles Merriott from Newtown was killed while working as brake man on the C P V road near Peebles. His mangled body was brought to Stirling and Moore for burial preparations after an apparent fall between cars and wheels. His death is described as instantaneous with injuries to head chest and legs. His wife and brother arrived from Newtown.
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Charles Merriott
Newtown
Peebles
Stirling & Moore
Tobacco Market Holds Steady Amid Mixed Quality
The market this week showed fair quantity and mixed quality with strong bidding and demand equal to offerings. Prices held from last week, with some 10 to 15 cent gains. Manufacturers remained aggressive, buying on breaks and privately, including notable Brown district sales and C. Tatman & Co. selling 35 hhds at $18.0 per hundred.
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Brown
C. Tatman & Co
Prosperity Parade as Cadiz Wool Growers Celebrate Price Rise
Cadiz hosts a Democratic wool growers parade after delivering 40 000 pounds of wool to a local firm at 80 cents per pound. The marchers cite McKinley era gains and shout for prosperity and the Republican administration. Last year wool sold for seven to ten cents.
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Cadiz
Ohio
McKinley
Conductor Fred Olliver Injured In Peebles Train Accident
Conductor Fred Olliver of the P. V. road suffered a grave accident at Peebles last Thursday. While performing duties near a train he fell between the rails and was struck by a passing locomotive, losing his right arm. He has many friends hoping for his recovery.
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Fred Olliver
P. & V. Road
Peebles
Joseph Dial
Nervy Farm
Williams arranged for housebreaking and fined
Thirley Williams was arraigned on Monday for housebreaking and pleaded guilty. He received a thirty day work bonus sentence and a fine of five dollars plus costs, to be served in Cincinnati in about two months.
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Thirley Williams
Cincinnati
Prominent Brown County Divorce Case Unfolds
Mrs. Edward Fite seeks separation from her husband the Professor on grounds of good cause after discovering three letters from a other woman. She left for Kansas City with an application for divorce and asks for separation and alimony, not absolute divorce. The Professor has taught at West Union and Augusta and holds memberships in several orders. Neither side may remarry under the terms described.
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Edward Fite
Brown County
Augusta
Kansas City
Fite
West Union
Amelia
Minerva
Odd Fellows
R. V
Masquie
Red Men’s Orders
Matthew Gardner
Clermont County Teachers Meet Opens Year at Amelia
The Clermont County Teachers Association held its first meeting of the year in Amelia. President Ericson delivered an inaugural address urging teachers to strengthen pupils and counteract adverse home influences with literature and example.
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Clermont County Teachers’ Association
Amelia
T. @L Pierce
Ceei! Hulick
Tie Ter Brokaw
Wo. Ericson
M. E. Groves
Belle Debuvier
George Cord
Association
Williarmeburg
Amelix Man Lohin Club
Harris
Cincinnati
Fay Walker
Oxford College
Beverley
New Richmond
Ina
Ames Mandolin Club
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Will Howell
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Will Teal
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Memphis
Tennessee
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Dr. Ayers
J. Q. Bass
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Cleveland Board of Elections
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Cleveland
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Xenia Girl
Brakeoniui
C.P.& V. Road
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Athens
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Clara Eibus
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