Review of 1836 Courier Highlights Politics and Local Names
A look at an 1836 Courier issue shows politics dominating content with little general news. The ticket lists Harrison and Granger for president and vice president, plus local electors and representatives. ads note law firms and doctors, while a poem column appears on page four.
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Courier
Batavia
Times
Freeman
William H. Harrison
Francis Granger
Joseph Vance
Benjamin Ruggles
Belmont County
Joshua Collett
Warren County
Alexander Campbell
Brown County
Owen T. Fishback
Thos. Gatch
John Boggess
Isaac Foster
Tribute to Grant at Saratoga by Brown of Ohio
Commander-in-chief Brown of Ohio honors Ulysses S Grant in Saratoga addressing the G A R. He recalls Grant fighting his last battle, returning to God, and leaving a legacy as the mightiest soldier. The tribute notes the memorials worn in his memory and his final counsel to the nation, Let us have peace.
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Saratoga
Brown
Ohio
Grant
Ife
Mount Gregor
U. 8 Grant
Milford District Presiding Elder Receives Cordial Welcome
Rev A N Spahr D D Presiding Elder of the Milford district received a warm reception during his recent visit last Sunday and announced plans to return for a sermon on the following Sunday evening.
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A. N. Spahr
D. D
Milford
Spectacular Chicago Corn Exhibition Planned This October
A Chicago display from October 5 to 19 will showcase elaborate corn based decorations valued around 80 000 dollars. A central miniature corn farm and an ancient temple to the corn goddess will be featured with sun virgins offering corn sacrifices.
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Chicago
Bass and Miss Greeno Wed At Colonel Greeno Home
William R. Bass and Miss Myra Greeno were married last Wednesday evening at the home of Col. Greeno with Rev. LeSourd officiating. The bride, a Milford society favorite and church leader, is Col. and Mrs. Greene's daughter. the groom is noted as a college man and athlete. Over one hundred guests attended a formal supper, and the couple will reside in Milford after a honeymoon.
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Colonel Greeno
William R. Bass
Myra Greeno
LeSourd
M. E. Church
Col
Ms. Greene
Milford
Bass
Manly
Clarence Young
Marie Dennison
Geo. W. Lee
William Dennison
Man Loses Arm in Milford Collision on Traction Line
George Armstrong a 64 year old Milford resident was struck by a Cincinnati Milford and Loveland traction car on Main street while riding in a road cart driven by James Dennison. Armstrong lost his right arm and suffered serious head injuries. his companion a boy was bruised but not seriously harmed. The accident occurred when the cart backed into the car after Dennison tried to move the horse away. The elder man’s recovery may be hindered by age.
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George Armstrong
Milford
Cincinnati
Married in Probate Court Room September ceremony
David Griffith of California and Miss M. Williams of Bantam Ohio wed in the Probate Court Room on Saturday September 11, with Rev. Burdsall officiating.
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David Griffith
California
M. Wiliams
Bantam
Ohio
Probate
Rev. Burdsall
Two Auditors Bring Back Esteemed County Officers
Batavians met two veteran county officers last week, John W. Davis of Cincinnati and George W. Temple of the revenue service, whose Lindale home is cited. Both men look well and still command public esteem as time and prosperity have treated them kindly.
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John W. Davis
Cincinnati
George W. Temple
Revenue Service
Lindale
Great Cannon to Guard Grant Tablet at Pt Pleasant
The massive siege gun, a grant memorial gift to Clermont county, rests on a masonry base at Pt Pleasant and will be mounted this week. It carries a copper plate inscription and sits on a fort like gun carriage. Crowds gather to view the historic device once seen before in Corinth and Atlanta.
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Clermont County
Pt. Pleasant
Corinth
Atlanta
Ed B Scott attends Hillsboro reunion with Civil War comrades
Ed B Scott the popular jeweler travels from his home to Hillsboro for the home coming events with veterans from the 24th 89th and 175th regiments. He plans to attend the Cincinnati reunion of the 12th tomorrow alongside Rains Allen and A M Dimmitt.
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B. Scott
Hillsboro
Senator Foraker
Geo. Corbin
Charley Sheafe
Company I
59Th
Kares Kibler
Francis
O'Neal
Lebanon
Mr. Dunlap
Clermont
Highland
Scott
Loaded Watermelon Raid At Cecil Lewis Farm
Cecil Lewis, a Batavia Township farmer, defended his crop at midnight when raiders attacked his watermelon patch. He fired eight rounds as three masked men fled the field, with a bat left behind to be returned to its owner upon request.
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Cecil Lewis
Nature
Express
Sunlight
Summerrain
Mr. Lewis
Nolay
Lewis
Vieltors
Extraordinary Inducements Seal Greenfield Conference Invite
During a debate on the next M. R. conference site Rev. John E. Beery urged Greenfield as host. He praised chickens, fishing, and a new church, and the conference unanimously accepted the invitation.
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John E. Beery
Greenfield
Berry
General Corbin Turns to Farming Near Washington
Retired U S Army commander General Corbin buys a farm at Chevy Chase D C and farms with plow and hayseed while recalling boyhood days on his father's farm in Monroe township. He keeps active, guiding his team across the fields and enjoying the change from military life.
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United States Army
Corbin
Chevey Chase
D. C
Washington
Monroe Township
Corbin Favored for Congress by Philadelphia Press
Charles Emory Smith endorses General Henry C. Corbin of Sixth Ohio as a potential representative. The editorial cites Corbin’s military leadership in the Spanish War era and his value as a national figure without seeking office, urging voters to elect him if wished.
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Charles Emory Smith
William McKinley
Philadelphia Press
Clermonter
Sixth
Ohio
Henry C. Corbin
Congress
Corbin
McKinley
Local marriages surprise friends at family homes
Clarence Young and Miss Marie Dennison wed quietly at the bride’s parents home with Rev. Geo W Lee officiating before leaving for the east. Ethel Huling and Miss Nora Mead tied in Batavia with Rev Spurrier. Alfred Livengood and Mrs McMurehy wed at the bride’s home in Hatavia, with plans for future residence.
Missing Man from Brown County Reappears at Palace Hotel
Victor Theis a Brown County native and traveling salesman from Los Angeles returned to the Palace Hotel to claim his mail after an assault two weeks earlier in front of the hotel. Police chased two alleged attackers but saw no capture. Theis later visited Georgetown and Hamilton with his sister while his wife arrived in Cincinnati to reunite with him.
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Victor Theis
Brown County
Los Angeles
California
Palace Hotel
Theis
Cincinnati
Georgetown
Gilford
Hamilton
Important Church Ceremonials at Catholic Mission
The Catholic Mission 200ms hosts a Sunday service at 9 am and a Tuesday 9 am Confirmation administered by Archbishop Moeller to first communicants. The rite, described as solemn and inspiring, will fund the new church as a collection is taken during the service.
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Moeller
New Library Additions From Season's Start
With autumn evenings inspiring renewed reading, the library announces a refreshed list of new books. The updated shelf includes works by favorite authors and notable titles such as The Lady of the Decoration Frances Litle Ackroyd of the Faculty.
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Frances Litle
New Richmond Triumphs Over Batavia in Home Game
New Richmond boys defeated Batavia 22 to 12 at home last Saturday. The win adds to New Richmond’s season record and reflects strong defense and effective offense by the Tigers.
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New Richmond
Batavia High School
Vieltore
Foraker Endorsed by National Convention of Colored Baptists
The National Convention of Colored Baptists in Washington passed a resolution endorsing J B Foraker and others for securing soldiers the right to be heard in their own defense. They deplore the Brownaville affair and praise fair play and a square deal.
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Colored Baptiste
Seasion
Washington
Revolution
Rapp Brothers Build Large Warehouse On Third Street
The Clermont firm of Paul and Charles Rapp progresses with a big Third Street warehouse between Spring and Main for farming machinery furniture and heavy goods while light wares fill the two story Main street salesrooms. Clerks Thomas Strieff and William Wolf aid a popular progressive firm.
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Third Street
Spring
Main
Paul Rapp
Charles
Clermont
Mainstreet
Rapp
Thomas Strieff
William Wolf
Rapp Bros
Comet Fades After Weeks of Bright Display
The article notes a comet that spread golden wings across the eastern sky for weeks and faded as autumn began. It had been advertised to run through September, but observers found it vanished from view, with the harvest moon and other celestial sights remaining visible in the night sky.
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Scientific American
Breach of peace questioned after shooting in Georgetown
A report recounts Jet Bullard returning home to find his wife with John Hawkins and firing a pistol. The first bullet struck his wife and embedded in her back while Hawkins escaped after a misfire. No arrests were made as authorities called the incident not a breach warranting prosecution.
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Georgetown
Jet Bullard
Cincinnati
Joln Hawkins
Anid
Ballard
Hawkins
the Gazette
Scott
Brown
Fortune Made Good for Georgetown Man in Ireland
John Reed of Georgetown received notice from Irish attorneys that an aunt died leaving him a considerable fortune. He and Georgetown attorney Frank J. Wood pursued the matter in Ireland and, against odds, the fortune materialized. Wood returned to Georgetown last Thursday night and plans to return to Europe in Reed's interest.
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John Reed
Georgetown
Ireland
Reed
Frank J. Wood
Eieral Isle
Spain
Wood
Europe
A Happy Crew of Bell Telephone Linemen
A Bell telephone crew under superintendent Will Wright starts each day for wiring work and pole climbing. The article lauds their healthy buoyant spirits and zest for life, noting the dangers of the calling but celebrating youth and vigor.
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Bell Telephone Crew
Will Wright
Batavian Gratitude For Reverend Burdeau Assignment
Batavians express great satisfaction at the re assignment of the Reverend R. E. Burdeau to the M B E church here. He is progressive efficient and of pleasing address and beloved by families across the community. Reverend Fischer of the U B church attended the conference in Dayton. There is hope Burdeau will be returned to Batavia where he has given high satisfaction.
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Re, Burdeau
M, BE
Fischer
U. B
Dayton
Batavia
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