Love Rules the Court and a Union in Batavia
Freeman Armstrong, a young township man, marries Miss Angie Cameron in Batavia after a lighthearted wedding ceremony led by Sheriff Temple and Squire Nichols at the probate office. The piece notes pension law text, horse purchases for draft service, a violent break-in at a farmer’s home, and a sermon by Rev. Cramer praising faith and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Armstrong
Batavia
Squire Nichols
Sheriff Temple
Armstrong
Cramer
M. BE
Town and County Pavements and Public Works Push
The piece praises the new iron fence around public buildings and urges immediate, six foot wide free stone pavements with grass borders. It argues jail and surroundings lagged, urges progress, and says tax payers won’t protest合理 and that Clermont county should not fall behind in this enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Columbus Day Observed in Batavia With School Led Parade
Batavia plans Columbus Day events led by 800 school children and local groups. Morning patriotic exercises, national songs, and flag salutes precede an afternoon procession to the town hall where an address will be delivered. A committee under J E Ockerman coordinates the celebration with wide community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swing’s Park
G. A. R. Post
Masonic
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
J. E. Ockerman
A Lockwood
Parrott
Fairman
John Grant
Allen Glancy
G. A. Frazier
K. P
Dr. Behy
Barlineal Blockade Injures Four on Listed Track Near Halington
Four men from Columbia Beslar Weaver Thompson and Youngbruth on their way to a Bartine circus were pitched from a hand car when a stake placed on the track toppled them. The car wrecked. Breslar suffered a head wound and loss of a small sum. Others bruised. Suspects may be arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beslar
Weaver
Thompson
Youngbruth
Columbia
Bartine Circus
Halington
Henry Breslar
Breslar
Court Furnishing Goods And Legal News Chronicle
A column of court notices and cases reports divorces, adoptions, and alimony. Eliza Boots sues John W. Boots in Augusta Kentucky for divorce with three children, alleging abandonment and adultery. Maggie Connor sues John Lynch for bastardy, with Lynch ordered to appear before the grand jury. Elizabeth Hurd sues John W. Hurd for divorce amid claims of neglect and brutal conduct. Also listed are foreclosures, peace warrants, and a fatal elevator accident at Stix & Crouse in Cincinnati where Theodore Schall died en route to burial in Afton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boots Kicks
Eliza Boots
John W. Boots
Boots
Augusta
Kentucky
Belle Pierce
Kansas
Miss Pierce
Lynn Hudson
New Richmond
Maggie Connor
John Lynch
Squire Shearer
Miami Township
Justice Shearer
Thomas Lynch
Lucy Denser
Elizabeth Hurd
John W. Hurd
James Burnet
L. B. Moore
Sabel Pierson
State of Ohio
George Nichols
Martha Elizabeth Davis
Tudien M. Davis
Clerman
Stix & Crouse
Bace Street
Cincinnati
Theerdore Schall
Afton
Schall
Scah
PENSION PAYMENTS AND POET WHITTIER DIES
The Columbus agency sped pension payments for the week totaling 2 351 498 49 with checks issued on Deshler National bank Cincinnati and New York aiding Clermont county relief and business. Editor Whittier, America’s poet, died at 84 in Hampton Falls NH after a life as a self taught shoemaker and Quaker burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Washington
Deshler National Bank
Cincinnati
New York
Clermont
Cleveland
Congress
John G. Whittier
Hampton Falls
New Hampshire
America
Clermont and California Wedding in The San Francisco Bulletin
The San Francisco Bulletin details the Clermont county marriage of Samuel Fulton and Miss Mary Leeds in California last Wednesday. Bride wore India silk with duchess point lace, pearls and orange blossoms. six bridesmaids. decorated home and bridal breakfast. The couple will reside in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Samuel Fulton
Mary Leeds
Cincinnati
Clermont County
The School Fund in Ohio Counties Draws and Pays
The article explains how many counties pay into the common school fund via a one mill tax while others draw out more than they contribute. It cites specific counties like Adame Jackson and Paulding as net receivers and Hamilton as a large net payer, with figures from the Auditor of State showing balance disparities and settlements. It also notes a sudden death of T. J. Anganathy, related to ex-treasurer Nathan Anderson, at Marathon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adame
Jackson
Paulding
Auditor of State
Hamilton
Franklin County
T. J. Anganathy
Nathan Anderson
Marathon
Hurdeall
Silver Wedding Joy at Blanchard Home in Batavia
Mr and Mrs Charles Blanchard celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a reception at Moore Villa Batavia. Guests enjoyed a formal dinner in decorated rooms, organ and dancing on porches, and lively country dances led by the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Blanchard
Blanchard
Rochefort
Batavia
Dan Tucker
Virginia Reel
Kate Kernahan
Clermont
Comrades No More John A Cockerell Endorses Protection Ticket
John A. Cockerell ex editor of the New York World writes to the Adams County New Era explaining his shift from Cleveland against free trade. He advocates protection tempered by reciprocity and praises Benjamin Harrison over Grover Cleveland, citing McKinley tariff support and national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Cockerell
Adams County
New Era
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Cleveland Party
Protection
Grover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Cockerell
New York
Xenia Poet Laureate J G English Moves to Batavia
The Xenia Republican notes J G English renowned for the poem Little Miami Jim has sold his Spring Hill property and will relocate to Batavia soon. The paper laments his departure after confirming his poetic prowess and public honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenia Republican
J. G. English
Xenia
Spring Hill
Batavia
Mr. English
English
Local social notes from Batavia and surrounding towns
Miss Daisy Kensell of Moscow visits Batavia relatives as many townsfolk share travels and roles. Notables include Col M J W Holter visiting Washington. James Yoast seeking a Hamilton county commissioner post. Major James B Wallace elected to the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Directory. The New Richmond schools opening delayed to September 19 due to diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Kensell
Moscow
Batavia
David Holman
Lydia Sutherland
Delaware
M. J. W. Holter
Washington D. C
John Stiles
Joseph Clare
Bethel
Mamie Clasgens
New Richmond
Redding
Charles Terhune
C. H. Lockard
Bertha Holmes
Mackinac Island
James Jyoast
Olive Branch
Hamilton County Democracy
Lizzie Blanchard
Walnut Hills
Moorefield
James B. Wallace
Milford
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Clermont
Frank Thurber
Hamlet
Pacific Express
Kansas City
Missouri
Mies Della Temple
Bal Davis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Windy City
M.j.kain
Horace Hamilton
Detroit
Cincinnati Dental College
John A. Kline
Cincinnati Engraving Company
Spellacy
Lima
Charles R. Terhune
Williamsburg Bank
Petoskey
Michigan
Randof
Lookard
Milwaukee
Grand Haven
Grand Rapids
Hea Aloh
Syrup of Figa Herbal Remedy Ad Copy
An old advertisement promotes Syrup of Figa as a gentle cleanse for colds headaches fevers and sluggish blood. It claims to permanently cure habitual constipation awaken the kidneys and liver without irritation or weakening them.
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Love
Heaven
United States
Dennis Maher
Dennis Mater
Mr. Maher
Hine& Co
John Starke
Harmon Cover
Liba Hulick
Harvey Burns
Maher
Weat Union
Whittier
California
Cart
W. A. Apnott
Messrs
Percival and Hatton
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
John Bunn
H. F. Wortkamp
Irwin & Cobb
Williamsburg
Q. Orawe
Law
Ohio
C. H. Blanchard
Tavia
of the
New York World
Margaret Kates
Eastern Avenue
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
Charles E. Thorne
Cliff Lattimer
Loveland
Bill Sweeney
Miami
Sweeny
Lattimer
Hill’s
W. Lears
Mary White
Bethel Covalt
Genia Anderson
John D. McMullen
Anna Franz Leroy B. Layman
Jennette Whittacre
W. L. Baker
Bleday L. Tone
Johns
Beam
Ella Maddox
Perihtown
Baldwin
Selden Miller
E. W. Jones
Frank Roudebush
Stonelick
Joseph Christy
Richard Swing
Robert Blanchard
Frank Davis,Jr
Allen Nichols
Milford Boys
Harvey Brothers
Lloyd
Woodward
Batavians
Morris McDonough
Maud’s
Warren County
Shearer
Terrace Park
Hamburg
Josephs & Co
Boston
Foster's Crossing
Batavia Township
Franklin
Pierce
Union
Goshen
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