Fire Destroys Withamsville Homes and Masons Lodge
A fire at 2 a.m. destroyed Samuel Apple’s shed and a frame house, a three story store, and James Woods residence in Withamsville. The Masonic lodge on the second and first floors lost their belongings and stock. Insured values were $600, $800, $600, and $400 respectively. The town lacks a local fire apparatus and fought the blaze with limited water and manpower. Next Monday students return to school after a long vacation, resuming duties with renewed strength and optimism.
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Samuel Apple
Withamsville
James Woods
Mr. Apple
Little Jim and the Corn Bite at Market Street
A three year old, Jim Fishback, stands before a Market Street law office nibbling roasted corn with ash on his face. A lawyer, resting, asks what he eats and jokes hogs eat corn. Jim offers the other half ear. the lawyer darts for the doorway amid peals of laughter.
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Jim Fishback
Market Street
Jim
Chicago
The Eternal Sparrow tale and a Texas magnate tale
A six year old in Wayne Jr learns mild swearing sparking a pastor anecdote with a sharp retort about sparrows. A Texas heiress, King, owns 1 260 000 acres with 90 000 cattle, 800 cowboys, and vast wealth, near 60 years old and daughter of the Rio Grande missionary. The piece closes by praising Simmons Liver Regulator for irregular living issues.
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Wayne Jr
Mary
King
Texas
Fifth Avenue
New York
Tf King
Rio Grande
Fortune
Aries
Ingersoll Tribute At Soldiers Reunion
Col. Robert Ingersoll delivered grand words to the 11th Illinois cavalry reunion in Louisville praising heroes who fought for liberty. He remembered leaders like Thomas Sherman Sheridan Grant and Lincoln and urged survivors to live in honor while future generations honor their deeds.
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Louisville
Robert Ingersoll
11Th Illinois Cavalry
Indianapolis
Thomas
Chickamauga
Sherman
The
Republic
Ohio Stock Decline Across Counties in Sixth District
Data shows a sharp drop in horses (28,945), cattle (48,204), mules (1,238), and sheep (549,779) across Ohio in the last year, with hogs the sole gain. The town table details each county's share of the overall decline within the Sixth district.
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Ohio
Dedication Exercises for Ohio Monuments at Chickamauga
Official programme outlines the September 18 dedication on Snodgrass Hill with Gen John Beatty presiding. Speakers include Gen Chas Grosvenor Ex Governor Campbell and Gov McKinley. The piece also recounts church services, a marriage at Monterey Ohio, and social tributes to the bride and groom.
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Ohio
Chickamauga
Snodgrass Hill
John Beatty
Board of Commissioners
Joyce
Chas. H. Grosvenor
Military Board
Campbell
John §. Gill
J. C. McElroy
Aquilla Wiley
McKinley
Daniel 8. Lamont
Andrew Jackson
Col
Jas. Watson
Frederick Wendell
Tobacco Market Edges Up Amid Betterweekings Demand
The report notes a slight market improvement with larger sales and liberal bidding from manufacturers and brokers. Fine tobaccos lag, though they sold fairly, and overall stocks remain high with receipts easing. Louisville sales paused for G A R events, shifting demand to the regional market, while late tobacco benefits from rains and a possibly fair yield if frost stays away.
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Louisville
The County Paper Fills the Bill
The New York Herald confesses it has discontinued its weekly edition as country and town papers satisfy local news needs. City weeklies follow a trend to imitate the format, but cannot replace the country paper’s distinct service. Agent's Hair Vigor is praised for strengthening hair roots and improving shine.
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New York Herald
Herald
City Weekly
Country Weekly
Mystery Apple Variety Delight Passes Through Courier
A Courier note recalls a basket of unnamed apples from Nelson Lytle praised for extraordinary flavor. He says the fruit has no official name and lacks a local designation. The item hints at a superb harvest with a mix of benata pippin russet and other varieties noted by readers.
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Nelson Lytle
Courier Corps
Pension Denial For John Godfrey Cabinet Kansas Volunteers
A pension claim by John Godfrey of Co. F 3d Kansay volunteers is rejected because only the President can call state militia into U S service for pension purposes. Ada Coleman, Mason organist, wore bloomers on the bench and led ten bicycling girls through town ending at a ball game and race track spin.
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John Godfrey
Co. F. 3d
Kansay Volunteers
United States
Ada Coleman
Mason
Miss Coleman
Mason Society
Accident Injures Noted Farmer Charley Starks
Charley Starks a leading local farmer was seriously injured last Thursday while hitching a young horse. The frightened horse caused the carriage to crash, he fell under its feet and was trampled and bruised. He is about 70 and not expected to rally quickly.
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Charley Starks
Mr. Stark
Starks
Balloonist Escapes Bull After Parachute Mishap at Blanchester Fair
Prof Tolbert the balloonist rose without incident but landed in a pasture pre‑empted by a bull. The bull charged the parachute as Tolbert fled over a fence. A later note claims a $14 000 treasury shortage in Scioto county with misidentified officials, suggesting possible error and no real shortage.
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Blanchester Fair
Tolbert
Ot A
Mr. Tolbert
Treasury
Scioto County
M. G. Clay
O. K
William C. Draper
Lawrence County
Let Us Have Light Jamestown Ready for Street Illumination
Jamestown in Greene county with 1 104 residents will have electric street lights within three months after contracting for 18 arc lights at 1100 per year. The piece urges Batavia as county seat to similar progress and argues light, neat streets, and handsome homes attract residents and investment.
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Jamestown
Greene County
Batavia
James
Georgetown Fair Set for Early October in Brown County
The Georgetown fair returns October 1 to 4 with racing, ladies bicycling and baseball among new features. The event draws travelers to Georgetown, highlighting October as the peak month for agricultural displays and rural industry in Brown County. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised for vitality and digestion.
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Georgetown
Brown County
Still Playing Ball in Ohio: Bethel Dominates Williamsburg
The Bethel team crushed Williamsburg 18 to 9 at Bethel, with Bethel’s fielding praised as invincible. The report notes other local games, standings, and an upcoming slate including Mt. Washington vs Batavia Stars for the Kissinger prize and a North versus South match.
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Bantam Fair Ground
Brown
Clermont
Mt. Washington Boys
Batavia Stars
Williamsburg
Batavia
Democratic tribute to Gen Bushnell
The Springfield News prints a tribute by T. D. Weat praising Gen A S Bushnell the Republican candidate for Governor for frank courteous and effective speaking with a business man’s insight and broad personal appeal. The piece commends his oratory style and dismisses frills noting his capacity to address merits directly.
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Springfield
T. D. Weat
Gen. Bushnell
Disappearance of Mrs. Jesse Bigaman Sparks Brown County Alert
Mrs. Jesse Bigaman of Brown County vanished after leaving her party for shopping in Columbus several days ago. Her husband and 4 friends report her disappearance causing great consternation among their group. The second annual river district lodge reunion is set for September 26 in New Richmond Park with a 9 30 parade and afternoon speeches by Odd Fellows leaders. A basket dinner and a Criterion Company concert close the day. Dr. Percy Ashburn to remain in Batavia for practice after leaving Philadelphia's Presbyterian Hospital. renowned surgeon and lineage of physicians.
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J. F. Burns
Monterey
Ohio
Eva
S. P. Reed
N. 8. Walker
Williamsburg
Linwood
Grant Hartman
Columbus
Jesse Bigaman
Brown County
River District
New Richmond
Criterion Company
Percy Ashburn
Presbyterian Hospital
Philadelphia
Batavia
The Boys at Louisville Parade Spark Enthusiasm and Color
Two hundred thousand soldiers muster in Louisville with an additional 25 000 in today’s grand parade. The event blends Southern hospitality with Civil War era brotherhood and promises a festive, crowd pleasing spectacle.
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Louisville
Defender and Valkyrie ITI duel for American Cup
In the first race Defender won four to none in the best of five. The second race saw Valkyrie ITI victorious but ended unsettled after Valkyrie snagged Defender and tore away its top mast delaying repairs. Valkyrie led by 45 seconds at finish despite Defender’s fighting spirit.
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Defender
Valkyrie Iti
Valkyrie
Te Bee
Howler
Anes
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