Oak Bark Tea Saga Ends in Quadruple Marriage Troubles
In 1875 Henry Gardner of Batavia township marries Ella Sprague. A kitchen tea of oak bark leads to adultery and two more marriages. Gardner sues for divorce while Ella is linked to Joe Harris and Amanda Weaver, with court urging clean hands and punishment for foigaray and immoral practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gardner
Batavia Township
Gardner
Olive Branch
Henry
Ella Sprague
Frank Higdon
Gardner Cottage
Mr. Gardner
Mr. Higdon
Mrs. Gardner
Jeremier
Higdon
Mr. G
Joe Harris
Salt Air
Amanda Weaver
Batavia
Gadner
Ella
Weaver
Willi
Bear Brings Barnyard Buzz To Williamsburg Neighborhood
G W Williams of the Mount chair house in Williamsburg returns from a business trip to Pennsylvania with a tame trained pet bear. The animal entertains local children who fear neither bears nor bald heads and enjoys the neighborhood attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Williams
D. W. Mount Chair House
Williamsburg
Pennsylvania
Charming Milford Wedding of Lizzie Roark and George Temme
Miss Lizzie Roark, esteemed literary writer of the Little Miami valley, married George Temme, a Cincinnati St Louis railway mail clerk, last Wednesday afternoon at Loveland. Father Malloy officiated. wedding supper followed at the bride’s parents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Lizzie Roark
Little Miami Valley
Cincinnati
Benny
George Temme
St. Louis
Father Malloy
Loveland
Election Law Snippets Illuminate 19th Century Polls
The section outlines judges access during counting, 75 feet polling limits, and penalties for violations. It prescribes ballot material standards, includes pencil corrections and adhesive red slips, and notes separate boxes for land appraiser ballots with Clermont County polls opening at 6 AM and closing at 6 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Court Matters and Routine Business Report from Goshen Court
The notice covers cases like Cora B. Rice vs Edward Armacost for 10000 damages with a jury verdict of 1000 and Geo Levey v Sylvester Marks with assault and detention claims. It lists numerous foreclosures, money suits, a divorce, and appeals, plus local clerks’ notes, deaths, new businesses, and community updates from Goshen including post mortem fee, steamer trips, pension notice, and society events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora B. Rice
Edward Armacost
Cortov
Geo. Levey
Sylvester Marks
East
Goshen
Chattanooga
Loveland
Ashburn & Hulick
Frazier & Roudebush
Nichols & Nichols
Death at infirmary after meals shocks county farmer
Samuel White a longtime inmate of the infirmary in Ohio township collapsed seconds after a hearty dinner last Wednesday. He appeared healthy at table but suddenly grew dizzy, fell facedown, and died instantly. He had endured reverses yet received care from county authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel White
Ohio Township
Store dispute leads to arrest at Viranski shop
Last Monday the crowded Viranski store, after its owner was assigned last week, heard loud angry words from a back area directed at former partner Widmeyer. The man was arrested, plead guilty before Mayor Breeding, and fined one dollar plus costs with a promise to stay away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Viranski
Viranski
Widmeyer
Breeding
Marathon Beats Boston In Eight Inning Ball Game
On October 19 1889 Marathon defeated Boston in eight innings with the umpire’s decision. Battery Kirkland and Kerksdon opposed Wood and Favret. Struck out counts and game time noted. Umpire Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Marathon
Taming Sis Cers Sk
Ae Marathon
Boston Fiiicvweas
Concord
Reds
Pendleton County
Courier
Laurel Club
Neville
Monay
F. Buzzard
Local weddings and social notes from October week
Shepherd N McMillen and Miss Anna Laughlin wed by Rev W E Hines. John Shaw and Miss Katie Martin married at Clermont House Batavia. Miss Hattie Boggess visits Mrs Charlie Long. Hon E B Holmes and wife summoned to Newport for funeral. Huntsmen plan hunting trip south. Charlie Hoffman loses forefinger at planing mill. Mrs J H White improves after Cincinnati visit. Guests at B N Stockton's include Mr and Mrs J G Kain, and Misses Alice and Fannie Norris. E M Norris to wed W B Ochiltree. more details next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd N. McMillen
Anna Laughlin
W. E. Hines
John Shaw
Branchester
Katie Martin
Clermont House
Batavia
John Atchley
W.8. Atchley
J. G. Kain
St. Louis
Alice
Fannie Norris
Rushville
Indiana
B. N. Stockton
E. M. Norris
W. B. Ochiltree
Connersville
Lillie Blanchard A
Sigmund Block
Cincinnati
Covington
Voige
Milford
W. G. Warner
Delhi
Epworth League
Frank Cary
Hamilton County
D. W. Parks
W. H. Parks
Nelsonville
Col. Windsor
Goshen
J. A. Windsor
Wm. Ely
Findlay
George Haussermann
Edward Speers
U. S. Post Office
Dollie Kincaid
Mt. Holly
Dora Talley
Ki. G. Mann
Ryan
G. Nelly
Harry Day
Seltz
Lizzie Ward
Fred Grimes
Oneontay Ky
Portsmouth
Seein League
Mr. George
Ella Shaw
Iss Dollie Ketchum
Margarie Lee
Dena Hodges
Elsie Marriott
Alice McMurchy
Helen Towner
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with reward offer
An advertisement claims a one hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo. It lists local business backers West & Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin and bank official Be H Van Hoesen, endorsing the firm as honorable and able to fulfill obligations. The note mentions internal blood and mucus exposure and price per bottle. Grimes and Moreton in Felicity are urged for purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney
Toledo
Ohio
BE. H. van Hoesen
Toledo National Bank
Sheriff’s Short Shirt at Race and Seventh Streets
The Commercial reports a man in only a shirt and drawers caused a scene near Race and Seventh streets before 8 pm. Officer Williams arrested William Harlan former Lebanon sheriff, found sober but with no explanation. He suffered epileptic fits and at a later boarding house escape he was disrobed and later released after his clothes were retrieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Race
Seventh Streets
Williams
Patroll
William Harlan
Lebanon
Warren County
Harlan
College Street
Dr King's New Discovery Promoted by Local Drug Stores
An advertised remedy guarantees relief for throat chest and lung ailments such as consumption bronchitis and asthma. Trial bottles are offered free at Dr John Bunn's Drug Store Batavia and J B Walker's Williamsburgh with purchase options and a money back style guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Dr. John Bunn
Batavia
J.B. Walker
Williamebura
Local Remedies Guarantee Satisfaction With King’s Discovery
Citizens are assured that Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Dr. King’s New Life Pills Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters have delivered universal satisfaction for years. The sellers guarantee results and will refund the purchase price if not satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Bucklen
Dru
John Ma
Ae EU
J. B. Walker
Warren's Wreckers Indicted in Embezzlement Case
A Warren county special grand jury reported after eight days, examining thirty eight witnesses and issuing twenty eight bills of indictment. Totten Jameson Dunham and Coleman face separate embezzlement charges. most indictments remain sealed awaiting arrests. The panel criticized county commissioners and urged a thorough investigation of official acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Totten
Jameson
Dunham
Colesman
Lebanon
Capluses
O'Neal
Grand Jury
Friends of
Graham
Accidents And Incidents From Local Scene
The report covers a buggy wreck after a horse loss of control near Henning Mills, a gun accident injuring Clifford Rybolt near Pleasant, a porch fall causing a knee fracture to Lydia Brazier, and a Flobert gun mishap injuring Lyonel Walker’s toe. Additional notes include local visits, sermons, entertainments, and society updates with multiple named residents and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davidson
Henning’s Mills
William Beckets
Lydia Brazier
Amelia
Trade Card Ad for Remedies and Footwear
An old catalog-style notice advertises Tax Best salve for cuts and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or refund. It lists Dr. John Bunn in Batavia and J. B. Walker in Williamsburg, plus James Means' Quarter Eagle hip boots priced at 2.50 from H. Lindsley & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bunn
Batavia
J. B. Walker
Williamsburg
James
H, Lindsley & Son
Tales of Teachers at Bethel A A
The first session of C C T A assembled at Bethel Baptist church on a rainy day October 26 1880. Rev M Ruggles addressed the crowd after devotionals others spoke on teaching aims and methods. Miss Annie Ranson and others offered recitations and duets. a large crowd of teachers and locals attended with thanks given to several superintendents and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C.T. A
Bethel
Ohio
Baptist Church
Clermont House
Batavia
Allen House
Tarbel
Georgetown
Institute
C. Hy Porter
Felicity
Liming
T. L
Annie Ranson
Cronin
Grant McNair
Stella Holter
Lane
I. N. Jordan
Fulton
Amelia
Sesstin
M. Ruggles
E. W. Wilkinson
Linwood
Price
Brown County
Europe
America
Carter
Association
Professor Dial
Thomas Davidson
F. E. Swing
J. Swing
F. L. Simmertson
J.W. Leming
Dd. A. McCollum
A. LaCarnes
Byron Williams
Joseph Davidson
John Davidson
Maurier Denham Lee Fitzpatrick
Grant McNat
Charles McGraw
Local notes from Utopia and environs
Henry Ehrenfels is improving from illness. Fraley Bartlow moves up Slack property improving housekeeping comforts. Al Smith of Smiths Landing visits. John Purvis, a skilled blacksmith, is holding for me at the Hardy shop. Ebenfels begins excavation for water supply and ice pond with wind-mill pumping. School under teacher H. Hicks progresses steadily and may meet expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utopia
Henry Ehrenfels
Fraley Bartlow
al Smith
Smith's Landing
John Purvis
Hardy
Ebenfels
H. Hicks
Clermont County Medical Society recalls meeting date
A misunderstanding between the president and secretary led to two meetings being called, one for October 30 and one for November 7, 1889. The November meeting is officially recalled by president Hi. M. Brown, as October W has priority. The notice also advertises leading clothiers Ghimes & Moneton of Felicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Medical Society
Hi. M. Brown
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Mar
Riage
Davis
Burg
LAWS
George Levey
Judg
Matilda Gardner
Pltif
Thos. Tucker
Wm. Pearson
David Fitzwater
Closson Harry
Thos
Goff-Vina Heath
Wesley Stoat
Pliff
Robert Hall
W. Knowles
Melvina Soper
Knowles
Doral Sonakoff
Geo. Smith
Nellie Busby
Robert Busby
Oscar Davis
Ira I. Davis
Ile
Bk. F. Ertleva
Robert Chidsey
Fifth Ward Building Association
George Wall and Wife
Ernest Bragdon
Sanford Monjor
Bantam
Levi Stultz
Sylvester
Lena T. Armstrong
Same
Victoria J
D. Ham
Fs Hernan Bruning
John C. Dacy
Frank C. Weaver
Samuel Rich
D. W
B. F. Rowan
Mary A. Spratlin
James H. Spradlin
Oliver Story
Alfred Story
Levi Maham
Dennison
W.P. McLachlan
Camp Nelson
Mary E. Sowell
Ednesday
Wilson
Myra Howell
Mary E. Howell
T. D. Badgley
Coffee
E. A. Woodruff
Marion Acne
Cairo
Ill
James K. Parker
N.S. Hill
J. W. Ross
Fred Heinman
West Virginia
W.F. Howell
Dryton
James J. Melvin
St. Lawrence
Manchester
Tabasco
Orr
Etta White
Pope John Cronin
Jo N
Queen City
J. W. Liming
Eker
Tannersville
Harry Hall
M. M
Charles Courter
New Richmond
Reuben White
Ohio Pike
Samuel Monjar
R. Jeremiah
Tate Township
S. S. Union
M. E
J. S. Parrott
W. T. Bishop
Lockwood
James Wasson
Georgig Alswon
Isaac Brown
Theodore Hill
Mattoon
Illinois
Ein Nesbit
Lindale
J. . Tice
J. F. Test
Finch
Nelson
Madisonville
Goodwin
Indian Hill
Etta Fee
Walnut Hills
Mra
Sarah Fee
Charles Manning
Hillsboro
Laurel
Brown
Clermont
Kernesk
Grimes & Moreton
BAFE
Warren
Bills
Totten, Jameson, Danham
Coleman
Clifford Rybolt
Pleasant [Jil
Flobert
Lyonel Walker
W. R. Walker
Tales OF
Bethuel
Frank Hitch
Milton Jimicsop
Anna Montar
Harttie Heese
Charles Thormas
Hennings's Mills
G. W. Fulton
A. H. Horse
Mauile Nesbitt
Linde
Mamie Hopkins
Mayme Robinson
Fantie Robinson
Clictonail
James Watler
Testa-Weaver
F. M. Edwards
Foster
Ira
Clemens
Little Daughter
George Nordyke
M. BE. Olot
New England
Ghimes & Moneton
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