Milford cattle buyer faces embezzlement case after missing $900
Leonidas Neighbert a Milford cattle buyer for Frank Williams of Walnut Hills went to Blanchester to finalize purchases and vanished with the funds. He later regained memory to find the money gone and was bound over on $500 bond. neighbors believe his tale, though Cincinnati justices frowned, is sincere. His wife stood by him as authorities pursued the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonidas Neighbert
Milford
Frank Williams
Walnut Hills
Neighbert
Williams
Blanchester
Mr. Neighbert
Squire Gross
Cincinnati
Burglary Hits Monterey Homes During Fair Week
Ezra Hutchinson of Monterey had his farmhouse broken into last week with only light items taken amounting to 75 dollars. George Dufoe’s residence was entered while the family attended the fair, stealing a watch overcoat silverware and jewelry. The article warns keepers to guard property during absences and notes possible distant predators targeting vacant homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Hutchinson
Monterey
George Dufoe
Infirmary Expenditures and Inmate Totals Reported
Commissioners review infirmary finances for six months to March 31 1801 and August 31 1891. Expenditures total 10129.56 with 90 inmates on average and 17 cents per day per person. Records show admissions 168 and discharges 48, with 6 deaths and 6逃 runaway cases. August 81 1891 inmate count 104, 58 males 46 females.
Curious Roman Coin Unearthed By Local Resident
George Sikes of Little Scioto unearthed a coin about a year ago that proves to be Roman. The obverse bears Nero Claudius Caesar and the reverse shows the temple of Janus. Nero began his reign in 4 A D and died in OBAD, making the piece about 1900 years old. The Tribune invites viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
George Sikes
Little Scioto
Nero Claudis Cesar
Janus
Nero
Obad
Local Events and Fairs Announced for October
Listings show McKinley at Batavia October 6. Brown County Fair October 6 to 9. Reunion of 59th in Boston October 3. Bantam Fair September 29 to October 2. Batavia schools reopen September 21. Reunion of 80th in Williamsburg September 18. Veteran Reunion at Kayser’s Grove Moscow September 12. Local ads tout Ayer’s Sarsaparilla for health and pink skin, and coat slickers in yellow and black at H. Lindsley & Son’s priced at 2.00 and 2.25, value 3.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Lindsley & Son
Handle With Care In Shooting Season Safety Rules
Advice from the Turf Field and Farm urges caution with guns. Do not point at people, carry guns on half cock, remove cartridges or caps in transit, avoid near hammers and barrels, limit boat passengers, and clean guns promptly after use to prevent accidents.
Reunion of Union and Confederate soldiers in Kentucky hills
A large reunion of Union and Confederate veterans will be held in Cumberland Gap and Middlesboro Kentucky on September 16 to 19 with railroads offering special rates. The event aims to let veterans relive old battles in peace while gathering attendance from both sides.
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Cumberland Gap
Middlesboro
Kentucky
O. V I
Blanchester
Three Brothers Arrested in Warren County White Cap Outrage
A gang of four masked men attacked Solomon Henson and his employer near Lebanon after a payroll dispute over a horse. Henson identified three assailants as John, Herman, and Benjamin Krutter, who were jailed on $500 bail each. The incident marks Warren County's first white cap outrage.
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Warren County
Ohio
Indiana
Lebanon
Genntown
Solomon Henson
Pence
Henson
John
Herman
Benjamin Krunter
Squire Graham
Henton
Kreuters
Tatman Tops Tobacco Trade With Record Hogshend Sale
Charles Tatman of this township sold a hogshead of tobacco grown by Peter Hartmetz at 46 cents per pound for 501.40 dollars, the highest price in the United States within ten years. Two more hogsheads brought 85 and 89 cents per pound totaling 1,845.85 dollars across all three. The tobacco, bright gold and uniform, was sold at Bodman warehouse with George W. Cox buying for J.J. Badgley & Co. of Detroit.
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United States
Charles Tatman
Toacco
Peter Hartmetz
East Fork
Tatman
Ohio
Bodman Warehouse
George W. Cox
J.J. Badgley & Co
Detroit
Counting Chickens Our Poultry Guide For Winter Egging
A poultry note outlines buying fall hens and roosters for next spring, selecting heavily feathered winter layers like Plymouth Rock Brahmas or Langshans, and feeding greens to boost egg output. It cites green bone feed increases from Miss Helen Williams and Philadelphia live and dressed poultry prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rock
Helen M. Williams
Philadelphia
Masonic Lodge for Colored Citizens Founded in Batavia
A new Masonic lodge for colored citizens was established in Batavia on Monday evening. Officers included John Jackson as Worshipful Master from Xenia, George Alexander Senior Warden from New Richmond, Samuel Washington Junior Warden from New Richmond, James Gray Senior Deacon from Xenia, George Ringold Junior Deacon from New Richmond, Alonzo Jackson Treasurer from New Richmond, Henry DePugh Secretary from Cincinnati, and C. Dixon Tyler from New Richmond. Charter members were John Burell Edward Yancy James E. Jackson George Malden Harvey Zimmerman George Belier Phillip Alexander Charles Dickson Nate Scarce Wm. Carter John Glenn and Nelson Davis. A luncheon followed, with lights out at an early hour. Many prominent colored citizens had long been members of the New Richmond Lodge, the county's sole similar group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
John Jackson
Xenia
George Alexander
New Richmond
Samuel Washington
James Gray
George Ringold
Alonzo Jackson
Henry DePugh
Cincinnati
C. Dixon
Tyler
John Burell
Edward Yancy
James E. Jackson
George Malden
Harvey Zimmerman
George Belier
Phillip Alexander
Charles Dickson
Nate Scarce
Wm. Carter
John Glenn
Nelson Davis
New
Moscow Heys to Play Johnston Paralyers If Desired
In a correction the COURIER reports only two Moscow heys played previously. If Johnston paralyers want a game, Moscow will accept a date and play despite the absent battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Moscow
Johnston
Johnston Paralyers
Local notables and workers featured in Batavia news
Jurymen named in U S grand and petit juries include Fisher Weaver Root McNeli ef Maguire. Gri ffis wins Boston fair honors as wagon maker and agent for Davis Carriage. Mrs Emma Boping wins nine first premiums. Auditor-Elect Davis bonds $20 000. Local residents send gifts, appointments, relocations, and notes of interest across Batavia and Loveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. Fisher
Tobasco
Frank C. Weaver
Williamsburg
Emma Boping
Batavia
Clermont
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Ayer
Gen
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Mrs. Grant
Col
Fred
Don Pratt
Pratt
Garfield
Sunday Capital
Columbus
General Grant
Fred Grant
Piatt
Schurtz
J. R. Woodlief
M. E
Urbanna
John Straus
Presbyterian Church of
Ontario
Canada
Clermont County
Oscar Ellis
H. Guteskinst
Mt. Carmel
Kansas
City Hall
Batayla
Phyafolang
R. Titler
Oakwood
Davis
Campbell Jonesox
St. Louis
Dr«mitt
Emma Sretz
Agnes Davis
Frank H. and
Frank V. Clasgens
A.M. E. Church
WM. Everhart
Norwood
Salvation Army
Mose Exstun
Fannie Ketchum
Rufus Walker
Charles Sinks
Connersville
Olive Branch
Brown County Batttalion
Mt. Crab
Campbell
Waynesville
Albert Lane
Boston Fair Board
Ross Kline
Anne Lane Thomas Power
Odd Fellows
Chicago
Odd Fellowship
Edward Shipley
A.M. Dimmitt
Mr.s
Will Fridman
Eugene Knox
Fridman
Irene Morton
Clermontville
Trilla Griffis
J. L. H. Barr
Mr. Barr
Odd Fellows’ Temple
A. N. Spaur
MEB
Dick Kennedy
H.S. Hunick
Vapor Gas Company of
Canton
Florida
Joan R. Smith
Simcox & Goodwin
Adams County
Tracy
Lewis
Moses Moore
Ripley
Sherman McRchant
Joan Kline
Kline Engraving Company
Warren White
Leban
Moreton
Chas. E. Brooks
John Abrams
H. G. McMath
Brooks
David B. Moreton
Hkgrman
C. Kuick
Dr. Bunn
Klick
Belle Hayes
Brown County
Coshocton
Simmons Liver Regulator
A. M. E. Conference
Ohio Conference of
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Pennsylvania
Richard Allen
Wilberforce University
Morris Brown College
Columbia
South Carolina
Edward Water's College
Jacksonville
People’ Party
Bethel
Perry Slack
L. Swope
J. W. Slepphy
Thomas Hare
Elias Duckwall
Koch
John Bunn
Colored Masons
U. 8
Griffis
Davis Carriage Company
Mr. G
Dan Brunk
George Reese
Ep Buvinger
Captain Young
Sardinia
W. O. Hulick
Eight Street
Garfield Place
Frank White
Higginsport
Shaw
Edna
Tusculum
A. B Shaw
Loveland
B. R. Hartzell & Co., Publishers
Batavia Brick and Tile Company
Joan McTomany
Grafton
Virginia
ASpe@RT
Swing
Mrs. Fielpring Dial
Urbana
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