Mystery of Luck's Mills man ties murder confession to Ohio theft
A dying Missouri man confesses to a 50 year old Kentucky crime near the Ohio River. He describes fleeing Clermont County after killing a recluse, stealing gold and silver from a hearth hoard, burying part under an oak, and murdering the old man. No name or identity was found, but the tale matches local recollection.
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Missouri
Kentucky
Ohio River
Ohio
Clermont County
Clermonter
Fatal accident in New Richmond claims 23 year old worker
Charles Powell son of Clark Powell of New Richmond died after being dragged along a coal incline at West End Gas Works Cincinnati. Powell 23 was at the top unhooking a coal car when entangled in chains he was dragged the incline and killed instantly. Sympathy is expressed for his parents. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a remedy for scrofula and blood diseases.
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Charles Powell
Clark Powell
New Richmond
West End Gas Works
Cincinnati
Young Powell
Veterans demand change in county encampments and parade roles
A veteran letter urges Clermont County to move encampments to Boston fair grounds to cut costs and avoid long marches. It notes Gov. Sprague controversy and a Chicago Worlds Fair role for VET. COL. CORBIN, plus an autumn lecture lineup and local notices about Loveland fire crew, an attorney profile, and Batavia theater failure for a traveling company.
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Busines
Spain
G. A. R. Post
Clermont County
Old Clermont
Boston Fair Grounds
The Route of the Rounder and scattered jests
A collection of anonymous notes and anecdotes on social pretense manners and local figures. The piece parodies a flirtatious profile of a sharp critic and notes on a Lincoln era style, with brief digressions about races suits and public figures.
Social notes from Batavia and Cincinnati visitors
Mrs. Clara Andrews from Cincinnati visits Batavia friends. Miss Annie Hambleton, Cincinnati, stays with cousin Miss Grace. Elijah Cowen, a prosperous farmer, was in town last week. Miss Mary Goodwin recovering from illness. Edward Potts and wife from Newtown schools visit with Miss Lizzie Reed. Hattie Moyer of Henning's Mills to spend winter with Mrs. Jen nie Eulass. F. C. Logan and mother from Chile registered at Palace hotel en route to Findlay. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Swing and Miss Agnes Davis visit Judge Davis's people. Agnes attends Cincinnati school. A. H. P. Holter from Census Bureau arrives in Batavia. two weeks leave, will take family back. Mrs. John Dimmitt returns from Xenia visit and stays with son A. M. Dimmitt. Miss Alice Martin of Manhattan, Kansas visits Uncle and Aunt Bigam in Newtonsville. Miss Annie McMahan of Loveland also visiting. Miss Anabel Hopkins returns from Kansas City and will reopen dressmaking on Market street. Charley Mittendorf of Dayton travels to Chicago to buy a job-office outfit for Dayton. leaves wife and children with her mother at Olive Branch. Simon Woods, veteran soldier, in town last week with memories of yore. Miss Ollie Pease, Batavia social favorite, leaves for Savannah Georgia to make future home with parents there. Mrs. L. D. Manning returns from Washington with her son John Manning’s two children, now motherless. The Squire remarks his youthful spirits with the voices of children around the house and shows his babies proudly.
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Census Bureau
Washington
Batavia
John Dimmitt
Julia
Xenia
A. M. Dimmitt
North Street
Alice Martin
Manhattan
Kansas
Bigam
Newtonsville
Annie McMahan
Loveland
Anabel Hopkins
Kansas City
Missouri
Market Street
Charley Mittendorf
Dayton
Chicago
Olive Branch
Ollie Pease
Savanah
Georgia
L. D. Manning
John Manning
J. L. Powell
Antonina
Iowa
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Lotta
Nannie Page
Andy MecLow
Columbia
Mary Dunn
Laurel
Rebecca Aldridge
Ashton
Williamsburg
Spinks
Georgetown
Wm. Fagley
Amelia
Sheridan Altman
Springfield
Bert
Middletown
Charles Davis
Levy Mattox
Mattoon
Illinois
John Mattox
Mattox
Ohio
J. W. Markland
Lawrenceburg
Indiana
Frank Bishop
Canada
Cash Bishop
Lebanon Normal School
Reading
William McClelland
Nellie Kain
Maineville
Florence Cook
Amos Huffman
Wilmington
C. C. Nichols
J. C. Boyd
Lydia Vaughn
Athens Asylum
Ella Applegate
William Gould
Sam Wiggins
Tunipseed
Queen City
H. E. McClelland
Lockland
Elia Leever
van Walker
Blanchester
Mamie Winters
Dr. Spencer
Anna Spencer
Chillicothe
O. E. Kemp
Oregonia
Weaver
St. Louis
George T. Weaver
Frank Beatty
Cincinnati
Thomas Porter
Aibel
New York
Reading Circle
McCelland House
Nellie Cain
Nelly Robbins
Foss
Messrs
Cain
Payne
Amelia Smith
Florida
John Dickerson
W. H. Likens
Caledonia
Clermont County
Pt. Isabel
Monterey
Boston
Goshen
Felicity
Amelia Bethel
Mulberry
Bloville
Corner School House
Chile
Neville
Pt. Pleasant
Moscow
New Richmond
Carmel
Local Drugstore Promises Satisfaction Guarantee on Remedies
A Batavia druggist Dr John Junn and a Williamaburg partner J B Walker pledge universal satisfaction for King’s New Discovery for Consumption King’s New Life Pills Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters. They guarantee results or refund the purchase price.
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Dr. King
Bucken
John Junn
Batavia
J. B. Walker
Williamaburg
Court actions and local notices in common pleas docket
Court entries include motions overruled and pleas allowed in Irwin v New Richmond branch railroad. amended petitions in Fridman cases. judgments and sales in Batavia Building and Loan Co. suit. foreclosures and divorces. tax and mandamus cases. several dismissals and pleas in other State matters. Local social notices and church announcements accompany the docket.
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George W. Irwin
New Richmond Branch
Franklin Fridman
Elizabeth R. Simmons
Batavia Building and Loan Co
Kate M. Dustin
Banquet of sport marks 81st racing meet with hefty purses
M. F. Jones curates a racing meeting starting the 28th and running through the 81st edition. Show class is tomorrow with roadster stallions mares and geldings competing for purses from 10 to 50 dollars. Daily racing features trot and pace events, culminating in large crowds and a marquee event hailed as among the largest and best in the country.
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M. F. Jones
Local society notes and upcoming events in Williamsburg
The community gathers at the Griffis residence for a Friday gathering with music and readings by local residents including Miss Anna Ranson and Miss Cora Griffis. The B H S Alumni meet at Miss Celia Schulte's home on Saturday November 1. Grand Master Bartlet of Toledo plans a visit to the Rebecca Lodge I C O F on the 14th, and a new store front and goods at C. H. Thomas & Co. are advertised along with prices for butter and eggs. Several local residents and visitors are noted, and a plea to cure liver disease is advertised from Simmons Liver Regulator.
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Griffis
Anna Ranson
King Arthur and
Bartlet
Toledo
Williamsburg
Rebecca Lodge, I. C. O. F
Kemp's Balsam Promotion Note from Canajoharie
An advertisement by A R Arnold, engineer on the West Shore Railroad at Canajoharie NY, touts Kemp's Balsam as a cough cure. The piece claims it saved the author from pneumonia, helps children, and tastes good. It urges readers to purchase cabinet displays priced at $1.50 per dozen from L H Zimmerman before leaving town.
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Kemp
A. R. Arnold
West Shore Railroad
Canajoharie
N. Y
Foerster Baking Co crackers and cakes outsell rivals
Foerster Baking Co lines of crackers and cakes lead the market due to superior material and workmanship. Dealers may obtain prices and samples from Hoerster Baking Co in Cincinnati.
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D, Foerster Baking Co’s
Foerster
Hoerster Baking Co
Cincinnati
Local Salve Advertises Cure for Skin Ailments at Low Price
An 19th century styled ad promotes The Best Salve in the word for cuts sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It lists sale by Dr. Joan Bunn Druggist Batavia and J B Walker Williams burg at 2 cents per box.
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Joan Bunn
Batavia
J. B. Walker
Williamsburg
Local residents and visitors fill Clermont county social round
Dr H E McClelland of Lockland visits his parents in town while Gus Tebbenhoff from Ludlow Kentucky stays at the Toman House. The Ladies Aid plans a lunch on election day for church funds and many locals attend readings, music, and visits as area families plan moves, schooling, pensions, or new ventures.
Kemp's Cam Pow Sense Powers Cure Claims
Public interest centers on Kemp's cam pow medicine praised as a universal remedy for influenza and coughs. Advertisers claim it cures colds and keeps families healthy with widespread availability from local dealers in 0c and 1.00 sizes.
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Kemp
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