Thirteen Elopement and Night Escape Report
A teen couple reportedly ran away and eloped at night in Marlthon. They fled with a boy of eighteen and traveled by two horse wagon. They reportedly paired with a rough group. Authorities pursue further details and safety concerns.
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Brazier & Hicks
Carl Smith
Marion McFeeters
Mr. Smith
Mr. McFeeter
Indian Territory
Applegates
Sunfish Mountains
Messrs. Smith
McFeeters
Mr. 5S
Marathon
Mc- Fetters
Smith
Hedricks
Pension Fraud Rumor Sparks Inquiry and Veteran Support
A letter alleging fraud targets Thomas Rowans's veteran pension from the 19th Ohio Cavalry, prompting officials to investigate while allies defend the claim. Other items cover elopement driven by troubled youths, a dog injury and recovery, a weather bulletin, and concerns over the high cost of school books.
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Thomas Rowans
Loveland
19Th
Ohio Volunteer Cavalry
Benj. Butterworth
Rowans
Wm. Loehren
Geo. W. Brown
J. H. Rich
Jealous Bridegroom Resumes Work After Jealousy
Mat Barber, a young colored man married to Felicity’s leading belle, grew jealous over attention to his bride at gatherings. He wounded his arm with a small hole but cooled, bound his wounds, and returned to work by Saturday. Authorities say his jealousy was groundless as his wife remains young and gleefully social.
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Mat Barber
Belles of Felicity Colored Society
Barber
Protection for Travelers on Cramer's Hill Edges Road
Commissioners consider building a wooden bulwark on Cramer's hill to guard travelers similar to Blanchard's hill near Moorefield. The fence would protect against a dying horse or driver tumbling over the edge, with minimal cost compared to potential disaster.
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Cramer's Hill
Blanchard’s Hill
Moorefield
Goshen Woman Praised at Boston Fair Riding Contest
Anna Highlands of Goshen township won the premium for ladies riding and driving at the Boston Fair, securing the red ribbon in both events. She displayed graceful linen handling in wheelwork and expert horsemanship, amid strong rival competition and striking bronze figures.
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Mins
Anna Highlands
Goshen Township
Ae Mach
Honora
Saving the Stumpage
M Jamieson, veteran traveler, discusses Minnesota fires saying trunks survive but bark and foliage burn. He warns timber soon decays from worms and urges mass sawing to salvage partially burned timber and ease Minnesota labor needs.
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M. Jamieson
Courier
Minnesota
Two More Happy W B McBirney and Ella Stokes Marry
W B McBirney once a Goshen clerk and Tipton druggist marries Ella Stokes a Boston Conservatory graduate at the bride’s parents home in Mideapolia on September 6. The couple will tour then settle in Tipton with a large Ohio guest party visiting Lookout and Chattanooga sites.
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W. B. McBirney
Goshen
Iowa
Ella Stokes
Boston Conservatory of Music
Mideapolia
Clermontera
John Holmes
McBirney
Tipton
Infidelity Attacked by Cincinnati Clergyman Sermon
Rev Johnston Myers of Ninth Street Baptist Church in Cincinnati denounces Robert J Ingersoll in a Sunday sermon arguing infidelity is cowardly and faith in Christ breeds courage. He contrasts a tragic Cambridge incident with a message of hope and urges readers to embrace faith for a joyous life.
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Robert J. Ingersol
Johnston Myers
Ninth Street Baptist Church
Cincinnati
Ingersoll
Mr. Myers
Ingersol
Cambridge
Massasschusetts
Earth
Venice
Jesus Christ
Death of Dr. W. W. Ellsberry Prominent Brown County Doctor
Dr. W W Ellsberry of Georgetown a leading Brown county Democrat died at his home last Friday in the 24th year of his age from heart failure He served in the 11th district in 1844 defeating Alphonzo Hart The Ellsberry family produced several notable physicians and he leaves a widow three daughters and was father-in-law to B N Huggins and David Tarbell Jr The wife died in 1872 and his death shortens a long line of medical prominence.
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Chris Diets
Jewler
Shot
Chris
W. W. Ellsberry
Georgetown
Brown County
Alphonzo Hart
Hillsboro
Ross, Highland
Brown
Adams
Brown County Medical Society
B. N. Huggins
Columbus
David Tarbell, Jr
Cincinnati
Enoch Ellsberry
Ohio
North Carolina
Michael Ellsberry
Clermont
Postmasters Granted Pension Voucher Certifying Powers
Postmasters under a new act can certify pension vouchers and administer related oaths with seals supplied, charging no more than 25 cents. Their authority covers pension vouchers only. Clermont county memory notes Ellen Hitch dies at Elklick aged seventy. A Batavia baseball game shows Juvenile Stars defeating Blue Birds 35 to 16. Charles Nash injured by a cow. John Rogers injured in wagon accident. a lamp accident causes minor fire risk. John Davis auditor-elect bonds at $10,000. assumes new three year term.
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Batavia
Itestants
Blue Birds
Stars
John Davis
Davis
Willie's Long Battle With Mad Dog Bite
A four week old case from New Richmond shows Willie Forshee still treated in New York at the Pasteur Institute. The illness is described as highly complex due to proximity to salivary glands and doctors require a year before declaring cure. The boy remains patient amid painful trials. C. W. Honngman of Merrill Wisconsin plans to leave journalism to run a saw mill, viewing it as promotion and a chance for greater profit, hinting at a life change from editorial work to lumber and eventual quiet retirement.
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New Richmond
New York
Pasteur Institute
C. W. Honngman
Merrill
Wis
Anzieger
Physician’s Narrow Escape Loss of His Horse
Dr Rutledge driving to Hayworths to visit a patient stopped to water his horse at a creek. The horse slipped from a bluff into ten foot deep water and drowned despite the doctor’s effort to save it. The physician swam ashore safely and mourns the faithful animal.
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Ratledge
Foxes Invade Locust Corner Endangering Poultry Left Wide Open
Word from Locust Corner reports a severe fox infestation endangering local poultry. Foxes roam in daylight pulling pullets from under door-yard trees, making life unbearable for fowls. A Batavia visit could help restore order in the area.
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Batavia
Layman Incident Sparks Chaos in Olive Branch and Batavia
Mary Tomlinson drives to Batavia in a sun bonnet and road cart to defend a warrant against Frank Layman, a recently released Cincinnati workhouse inmate seeking his wife. Layman creates a disturbance as Squire Nichols demands security for a constable’s needs, a failed mobilization ends the standoff. The tale also notes a dramatic Xenia boil case and a piano tuner physician gag.
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Mary Tomlinson
Olive Branch
Batavia
Squire Nichols
Frank Layman
Cincinnati
Miss Tomlinson
Misa Tomlinson
Layman
Judge Swing Shatters Track Record at State Fair Pace
The pacing horse Judge Swing sped to a track record 2.17144 in the fifth heat at the State Fair in Columbus, before about 800 spectators. He won $75 for the record, with Strong Boy second for $25. results list Grape Shot and Charlie 8 also placing. Owner Henry C. Spidel of Milford, racing in honor of Judge Peter F. Swing, son of the late Elias Speidel.
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Judge Swing
Columbus
Strong Boy
Grape Shot
Charlie
Henry C. Spidel
Milford
Peter F. Swing
Terrace Park
Spidel
Elias Speidel
Pennsyvania Economist Society
John F. Peto Premieres Antique Card Rack Display
A Boston Fair highlight features John F. Peto of Lorado with a card rack artwork that imitates a Clermont Courier, a clay pipe, and letters with clear post marks. The Courier copy is a full photo replica, all elements crafted to resemble a real rack. The piece wins first premium for its clever execution.
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John F. Peto
Lorado
Clermont Courier
Courier
Married couple from Williamsburg wed in brief ceremony
Howard Duckwall and Misa Etta B Moore head were married at Williamsburg on Wednesday morning by Rev Walker in the parsonage. The groom is a young farmer from Batavia and the bride is a young farmer's daughter of Williamsburg. They plan a bridal trip to the Boston fair and will reside with her parents in Williamsburg. The couple receive congratulations from friends.
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Howard Duckwall
Misa Etta B. Moorehead
Williamsburg
Walker
George Duckwall
Batavia
Urote
Willamaburg
Boston Fair
Williamaburg
Impressive Services At The Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian service drew praise for organ music responsive readings and a moving Gloria chant. Norma offered a gem solo by Mary Cowen and the choir performed a notable anthem ending with Mr Bell’s best. No service at the Methodist due to Mr Page's absence.
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Presbyterian Church
Norma
Misa Mary Cowen
Bell
Page
Harness display at Boston Fair by George Beacham
George Beacham presented a premier display of harness and horse equipment at the Boston Fair. He showed single and double harness in light and heavy varieties with plain and fancy mountings, earning first premiums for best display and best specimens. He sold several sets and took orders for more, returning home pleased.
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George Beacham
Boston
Clermont and Cincinnati Pace Records and Local News
The Clermont region notes record setters including Robert J and Judge Swing with fast miles in Columbus and Indianapolis. Reappointments, juries, district realignments, a Ballou Association meeting, a 107 pound catfish, a fatal operation, a large ice house fire, and parolees from Williamsburg pepper the dispatch with local items and notices.
Derby Hats Featured At Biedenbender’s Store
This season calls for new hats and Biedenbender’s at 288 Main Street in Cinegens offers stylish Derbys in latest materials. Visit before next Sunday to elevate your wardrobe and avoid being seen as a back number.
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Biedenbender's
Main Street
Cinegens
Bledenbender’s
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