Tramp Posing as Healer Ravages Girl During Seance
In Point Pleasant a vagrant, Joseph Flint, deceived Mrs Philer and her 21 year old daughter Julia who suffered fits. He posed as a failed physician using charms and magnetism and assaulted the girl during a five to six minute dark room séance. He was arrested after the mother found the ravaged girl and is held for the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Flint
Mr. Crab
Flint
Point Pleasant
James Philer
Philer
Julia
Squire Stevens
Farmer’s new haymaking scheme praised in Franklin County
A Franklin County farmer reports a new method for cutting timothy grass using the binder in the hayfield. He claims the grass cures quickly in shock, is cleaner, retains sweetness and aroma, and is worth at least two dollars more per ton than the traditional harvesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Treasury report confirms accounts balance at ninety thousand three hundred sixteen dollars ninety five cents
Louis Hicks and Harry Dennis appointed by the Probate Court to examine the treasury were assisted by Commissioners and Deputy Treasurer Allen for Roudebush and Capt. W R Sinks for Dudley. The accounts of the auditor and treasurer agree and a just balance is found. The sum turned over to Mr Dudley is $90,316.95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hicks
Harry Dennis
Probate Court
Treasury
Allen
Roudebush
W.R. Sinks
Dudley
Cow Gorees Child. Notable Deaths and Local Notices
A two year old narrowly escaped serious injury when a cow gored him on a porch near Mrs. Potts in a river road locality. Quick rescue prevented tragedy as the child suffered only minor bruises. The same cow had recently gored another animal, marking it as vicious. Also noted: George William Curtis, longtime Harper’s Magazine editor, died in New York. John G Whittier, prominent Quaker poet, near death in Hampton Falls NH. Amelia Republican league to meet for reorganization and Woodedale Park event planning on Sept 10 led by L. H. House and W. I. Atwood. Hoop’s Sarsparana advertised as a trustworthy remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Potts
Mary Penn
Own
Raymond
Yanmar
Joseph Hannold
George William Curtis
Harper's Magazine
New York
John G. Whittier
Hampton Falls
New Hampshire
Cincinnati
Michael Killvany
Clermont House
David Duckwall
Adam Kline
David Ducknall
Elizabeth White
T. J. Boyd
Catherine Nelson
Mr. Boyd
Eliza Loyd
J. P. Grane
Samuel Stell
Sarah Same
Eliza Potter
Sarah Sams
Henry Bennell
Mary Carter
James Carter Sr
William Flora
Taylor
Robert Hopkins
Benjamin Hopkins
Virginia
Francis Meeker
John W. Kain
George Lukins
Walraven
Eliza Brannon
Flora
M. Johnson
Maria Leonard Ellis
Mary Wisner
George Wisner
J. Robinson
New Harmony
Brown County
Milford
New Rich
How They Carry Their Stamps
A city theater ticket seller describes how various tradesmen carry money. He notes butchers, grocers and bakers use crumpled wads, bankers keep clean bills in a morocco pocket book, and brokers fold bills twice. He adds details on athletes, farmers, and printers, culminating with editors using a small bag with compartments and a big iron safe for replenishment.
Oldest Couple Mrs Hutchinson Dies After Sixty Years
Mrs Elizabeth Hutchinson known as Aunt Betty died at her Miamiville home on Thursday September 1 in the 83rd year of her age. Descended from an old Scotch pioneer family, she was married to Silas B Hutchinson who neared ninety in 186 making 66 years of marriage. The couple lived in the county all their lives and their refined home reflected their taste. Buried at Miamiville on the 2d, funeral drew neighbors who treasured her long years of association and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hutchinson
Betty
Miamiville
John Emery
Clermont County
Silas B. Hutchinson
The Good Time Coming and Striker News
An essay urges minding one’s own business to avoid gossip about personal life. The Homestead strike impact is noted as workers return and mills fill, followed by praise for the Boston fair, its large gate receipts, and management. A notice requests G A R posts to report deaths in the 60th regiment for the Fayetteville reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cholera's 1849 Batavia encounter told by an old nurse
An elderly Batavia witness recalls 1849 cholera as it struck the town, detailing 140 cases with about 40 deaths among a 700-person base. He notes rapid illness, night-time infections, extensive nursing, and the town’s cleanup, tar burning, and mass burials, with deaths centering in July and August and the town slowly recovering after mid August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephor Courier
Dearsir
Batavia
Cincinnati
United States
New district appointments and boxing match results
The Ripley district announces new appointees led by J. W. Mason and George town among others across towns like Aberdeen and Decatur. In boxing, the colored pugilist defeated Skelly in New Orleans, Mc Auliffee defeated Meyers in 17 rounds, and Sullivan and Corbett were slated to fight, with Corbett predicted to win in eleven rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
J. W. Mason
P. B
Georgetown
Aberdeen
T. W. Williamson
Amelia
G. M. Fulton
Batavia
J. P. Schults
Bethel
F. C. English
Blue Creek
W. E. Shrives
Centenary
J. D. Darling
Chile
A. G. Newton
Decatur
D. W. Clark
Feesburg
T. G. Williams
Felicity
J. Wells
West Union
Laird
Williamsburg
W. H. Sutherland
Gray
Winchster
W. P. Jackson
Dog climbs tree and drives a tack in curious tale
The Clinton Republican story is corroborated by Captain Will Sinks and Judge Davis recalling a Cincinnati trip on the Wildwood. John Henderson, a portly pilot, allegedly showed a dog that climbs a tree and catches fish by line tethered to its tail as the boat travels toward Four Mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Browning
Clinton Republican
Courier
Browning
Will Sinks
Judge Davis
Captain Sinks
Cincinnati
Wildwood
John Henderson
John
Mr. Henderson
Mr. Browning
Old John
Davis
Sinks
Henderson
Misfits Stir Georgetown as Stigler and Barlow Affair Unfolds
A Brown county small town tale inflames locals as Maggie Stigler and Kirk Barlow pursue an illicit relationship. The piece traces ruined marriages, a planned Cincinnati escape, and a looming divorce while condemning the pair. Frictions reflect local politics and moral tone of Georgetown.
Educator Arthur L. Clark Named School Examiner
Arthur L. Clark of Felicity is appointed to the position of school examiner, replacing T. L. Simmerman whose term of office has expired. Clark is noted as a well known educator in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Clark
Felicity
T. L. Simmerman
Malignant Disease Seen in New Richmond Four Cases Reported
A malignant disease has appeared in New Richmond with four cases in the last week. The form is severe and quarantine measures are being adopted to contain the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond
Press and Post reorganization at Columbus boosts editors
The Columbus editorial department restructured last week with R. J. Bancroft promoted to editor in chief and John Stiimpe named city editor. Both are Bataylans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press and Post At
Columbus
R. J. Bancroft
John Stiimpe
Fingers Gone At Blair Brick Works
William Florer, employed at the Blair brick works in New Richmond, last week suffered a severe accident when his left hand was caught in heavy machinery. One finger was entirely severed while the others were so mangled that amputation became necessary for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Florer
Blair
New Richmond
Amelia district rejects Boxwell certificates for graduates
The Amelia special school district will not accept Boxwell graduate certificates, arguing their alleged illegality and that such certificates are only issued by township high schools. The district claims exemption from this rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
Boxwell
Township
New Board Members Named for Boston Fair
The Boston Fair announces its new board with agents from Friend Miami township and Charles Woodward Union township as vice chairs. Other appointees include S B Myers Goshen township G M Roudebush Wayne township John Rowan Jackson township D W Atchley Williamsburg township E P D Prather Franklin township Bennett Behymer Pierce township and John W Patton Tate township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friend
Miami Township
Jerome Tice
Charles Woodward
Union Township
H.M Edwards
S.B. Myers
Goshen Township
G. M. Roudebush
Wayne Township
John Rowan
Jackson Township
Williamsburg Township
E. PD. Prather
Franklin Township
Bennett Behymer
Pierce Township
John W. Patton
Tate Township
Riot in Neville Leads to Four Arrests for Disorderly Conduct
Last week Neville saw a riot with four men arrested for disorderly conduct. They were fined and refused to comply with peacekeeping orders. The disturbance was quelled without bloodshed though further punishment for those involved remains expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville
Charles Bartine's Grand Equine Show Arrives in Wilmington
The Clinton Republican reports Charles Bartine presents a grand equine tournament and trained animal show arriving in Wilmington on Wednesday morning on Hale's lot near the electric light works. The show charges twenty five cents admission, claims no pretense of being the greatest on earth, and is described as clean and well regarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bartine
Clinton Republican
Wilmington
Hale
Electric Light Works
Bank Captain Decries Money Glut In New Rich Mond
Captain Will Sinks of the First National Bank of New Rich Mond reports a dul state of business with 35000 dollars idle in the bank. He says there is no demand for loans at six percent, no building or improvement, and money acts like a drug. He appears well and prosperous, underscoring his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Sinks
First National Bank of
New Richmond
Death of Rev George Parrott Recalls Local Minister in County
The well known minister Rev George Parrott aged about sixty died in Middletown on Sunday while attending conference. He preached in New Richmond in earlier years and later left the ministry for mercantile work while continuing local ministerial and Sunday school labor in Dayton where he resided. Brother Charles Parrott, canal superintendent, survives, and he was married in the county to Miss Bella Sicks of Williamsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Parrott
New Richmond
Middletown
Dayton
Charles Pa
Bella Sicks
Williamsburg
Thou Art Gone From My Gale and Loss of Pocket Book
Mrs. Morgan of Branch Hill left last week on a tour taking all household effects and without informing her husband. The marriage is described as morganatic with possible fears of cholera influencing her departure. Husband is known at Loveland as a skiff operator. A second item notes Mrs. Bnnder of Goshen losing and regaining a pocket book containing $250 at the Boston fair.
Syrup of Figs Promotes Gentle, Effective Body Cleansing
An 19th century style health ad claims Syrup of Figs will dispel colds headaches fevers and purify the blood while cleansing the system gently. It promises permanent relief from habitual constipation by awakening the kidneys and liver without irritation or weakening them.
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Cape
Republican League of
League
O Woodedale Park
L. H. House
W. I’. Atwood
Hoop
Silas R. Hutchinson
Better Land
The
Columbus Journal
Homestead
60Th
Fayetteville
Addreev
Jay Pattman
Ohio
Mond
Owensville
Goshen
New Hope
Thomas K. Holeman
Old Moore Grave Yard
Jessie Ellis
Hartman’s Mill Pond
M. Jamieson
Harrison
Leontine Hulick
Nellie Leonard
Tabasco
Belle Ducknall
O. P. Griffith
Jonathan Johnson
Blanche Miley
Kate Talley
Rowena Moore
C. H. Blanchard
Moorefield
Charley Mittendorf
Olive Branch
J. ©. McMath Esq
Chicago
S. Griffith
Denham
Zou Gregg
Texas
Mrs. Miley
Carrie Linkering
Moselle Anderson
Jennie Thompson
Indiana
Kate
Grace Hamilton
E. A. Simmerman
South Milford
Simmerman
John P. Robinson
George W. Anderson
Hamilton
Anderson
C. H. Collins
Hillsboro
Colorado
Fred Fitch
M. H. Fitch
Pueblo
CLIN
TON Republican
Etigler
Mrs. Barlow
Hus
Cleveland
Louisville
Maggie Stigler
Kirk Barlow
Kirt Barlew
Potter
Winkelmann & Brown Drug Co
Balmore
NEW Examiner
Boston Fair Board
Sir Nubert
Batavia Lesture Bureau
G. A. Frazier
H.L. Nichols
G. A. Keens
H. L. Nichola
W. H. Baum
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