Old Time Liquor Laws and Distilleries in Early Ohio
A historical overview traces territorial and state liquor statutes from 1788 through the early 1800s in Ohio. It covers penalties, licensing, Sunday sales restrictions, local option efforts, and the transition to early prohibitory measures, plus a catalog of early distilleries and their locations in Cler mont and surrounding counties.
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McConnellsville
Clermont
John
Jasper Shotwell
Henning’s
Burg
Macedonia
Poplar Creek
Philip Moyer
Bullskin
Richard Cousins
Rural
Indian Creek
Maple Run
Beckelheimers
James Metcalf
Moscow
Jones
Twelve Mile
Nine Mile
Thomas John
Thomas Davis
Shaylor
Major Shaylor
William Embly
East Fork
The Devil in the Mail Pouches at Neville Ohio
Fisher of Neville prompts protest over his post office appointment as John W. McFarland is replaced. A large Democrat signed remonstrance opposed by locals who doubt the backing, while a petition to appoint John G. Fisher faces community opposition amid mixed signers and unclear support.
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Fisher
Neville
John W. McFarland
John G
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Oville
W. McFarland
John G. Fisher
P McLachlan
Wm Donovan
Chas Schock
D McMeans
Dr. Shelby
Presbyterian Church
Williamsburg
Steubenville
Batavia
P. C. Brown
Postmaster Scramble in Clermont Stirs Local Politics
Clermont posts reveal a chaotic bloc of appointments driven by Bill Lloyd and the Sun gang. Several villages like Marathon, Moscow, Monterey, Laurel, Bantam, Olive Branch, Goshen, Bethel, and Tabasco see maneuvering, with Manning, Reed, Griffith, and Carter among those affected. Clermont schools reopen as harvest warnings and fruit ripening appear in a brisk closing note.
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Burrs
Bill Lloyd
Sun Gang
Uncle Sam
Marathon
A. W. Predmore
Nate Anderson
Maxfield
Squire Frank Maxfield
Hunter
Lloyd’s
Moscow
Joel C. Love
George Buchanan
Monterey
Thomas H. Burgess
Jackson Township
Repose
Leonard W. Garvey
A. B. Shaw
Laurel
J. R. Hodges
Williamsville
H. R. Bennett
Bantam
W. H. Studer
Lloyd's
G. W. Hays
Young Ely
Olive Branch
Gottloib Schwab
Squire Cazel
Goshen
George W. Smith
Smith
Dud Day
Dr. Myers
Batavia
Bethel
Wash W. Manning
Judge Nichols
Perry Griffith
Manning
Hills A. Reed
Mack Griffith
Charles FE. Carter
Campbell
Reed
Lloyd
Hamilton
Mack
Charles Carter
Sun of Covens
Loockwood
Wash
George Hanks
Vice
Chase Courier
McFarland Faces Opposition as County Committee Change Sought
The county committee seeks to replace Fisher with McFarland amid factional pressure. The Batavia group, aided by veteran insiders, pushes removal while Neville supporters avoid sending mail through Fisher and seek alternative routes. Prominent Democrats seek committee seats as Neville’s Christian community status is noted.
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Mittee
Fisher
McFarland
Batavia Gang
Lloyd
Lockwood
Cramer
Stirling
Old Stagers
Moscow
Chile
Foster
Kentucky
THE 89TH OHIO BRAVES FROM CLERMONT COUNTY
Clermont County officers and enlisted men who served in the 89th Ohio are listed with ranks transfers and casualties. Ben Foraker, youngest soldier and future governor candidate, stands out for his heroism in Sherman’s campaigns and his later legal and political prominence.
Serenity of Death Reflections From Soldiers
A brief wartime meditation honors soldiers both living and dead. The speaker offers cheers for the living and tears for the fallen, expressing somber respect and solemn gratitude amid conflict. The quote underscores collective remembrance and reverence for sacrifice.
Pease Case in Williamsburg Court
Miss Luella Brooks testified in probate court, with Judge Swing refusing to downgrade the charges, Pease held on $1000 bond after a prior preliminary hearing. The report also notes local notices, hospital visits, clerical moves, pastor reassignment, and local ads for paints and Sarsaparilla.
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Luella Brooks
Williamsburg
Swing
Miss Brooks
Henry Pease
Pease
Messrs
C. A. White
Wiley Young
Frasier & Roudebush
Batavia
Parrott
Prosecu Hicks
Amelia
Italian Pile Ointment offer guarantees cure or refund
County inhabitants are informed of Dr. Marchisi's Pile Ointment sold by W. R. Walker in Batavia Ohio. The medicine is guaranteed to cure internal, rectal, blind, bleeding or itching piles or money refunded. Price 50 cents for eight boxes.
Patent Horse Shoe patent warning issued in Clermont
The Clermont County notice warns against using or selling the Patent Horse Shoe without association authorization. It offers a drawing with ten prizes of six dollars each on January 1, 1886, and states no direct charge for the advertisement. Purchases of twenty five cents worth of goods earn one ticket.
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Dell Goods Ames
Bargains At Kline’s The People’s Anocrry Store
Bargains listed for Ohio cheese at per pound and gasoline for burning. The ad invites customers to call and visit The store noted as The in ry.
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Kline
Nes
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