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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1885

Page

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Clermont County Republican Triumph Through 1884

The piece recalls Clermont County election history from 1860s to 1880s, noting Republican gains, machine politics, and key victors like J. B. Swing and Blaine. It traces shifts, defeats, and reforms, culminating in a fortified 1884 Republican showing and durable county GOP alignment.

J. B. Swing A. B. Shaw G. W. Temple Louis Hicks G. H. Hill G. W. Badgely O. H. Hardin Otis Dudley Joseph Cox J. M. Smith Peter F. Swing Blaine Clermont James G. Blaine Ben Foraker Philip Milner

Referee Richards Arrives in Batavia for Railroad Suits

K Richards esq of Ironton appointed to take evidence in suits against the Cincinnati & Eastern railroad. He held court in the courthouse annex and was joined by William S Creighton and James A Cleaver stenographers from Wilmington.

Batavia K. Richards Ironton Cincinnati & Eastern Railroad Court House William 8. Creighton James A. Cleaver Wilmington

Bainbridge reunion draws large crowd in Ross County

The Bainbridge gathering Friday was an immense success with Comrade Ben Foraker delivering the address. Officers for next year elected: W. J. Behymer president Col. O A Glenn vice president Isma Troth secretary. Addresses by Reva B F Sharpless W F Hughey Frank Gillilan Dr B F Long and others. a letter from General explained Chickamauga causes. next year’s reunion planned for Batavia.

Bainbridge Ross County Ben Foraker Batavia W.J. Behymer Col A. Glenn Isma Troth Reva F. Sharpless W. F. Hughey Frank Gillilan B. F. Long George W. Temple Wm. Barnes D. M. Barrett J. F. Hill Kansas James Wolfe Mra. E. 0

Controversy Over Haywood Contract For Delinquent Taxes

An advocacy piece accuses Alfred Haywood of steering a seven thousand dollar county payment to Frazier and Roudebush under a delinquent tax collection contract. It details the contract, notices funded by the county, and disputed charges amid linked court actions and mortgage cases, questioning business judgment.

Haywood Frazier & Roudebush Dr. Woodward Perrin’s Mills Frazier & Rondebush Alfred Haywood

Neglected Prison Inmates Claim Hunger and Mistreatment

A letter from county jail prisoners accuses Sheriff Lloyd of starvation and denial of water, while awaiting trial. The piece notes inmates are innocent until proven guilty and urges reporting to the grand jury. It references auditor correspondence and lists various local social notes and events.

Lloyd

Local notes and sports take the stage in Neville area

Mr and Mrs L A Pattison plan two weeks away. L M Roudebush leaves for Monterey as Rev L M Davis moves to a new field. Edenton Boston game recap, upcoming Boston Amelias clash. Mitchells from Illinois visiting two weeks. Neville rally tale mocks Democrats with whisky jests. Baseball beats Lone Stars 17 to 10. M B church to be rebuilt on same site.

L. A. Pattison L. M. Roudebush Monterey L. M. Davis Nehburg L. M. Williams Ceberon’s J. B. Bee Blanchester Allees Edenton Boston Bostons Edentons Boston Qenton Edento Idoa Amelias Eugene Mitchell Maron Illinois Lone Stars Milford M. B. Church Samuel Perin

Sad Death of a Cleromter at Lexington Rail Crash

In a railroad accident near Lexington Kentucky a passenger train went down a twenty foot embankment. Fireman Fred Berger and engineer Frank Watts were killed and about fifteen passengers injured. Berger, 24, married, from Perin's Mills, had only been with Kentucky Central a month. He and Watts stayed at their posts. Berger, a German Catholic, had funeral at St Philomena church on Stonelick attended by many. Berger previously worked on Covington Green Line street cars. Also noted: StrRLine Moors contract to enlarge their carriage factory with Moore Hannold, planning a large workforce.

Joseph P. Molen Felicity Dr. Hopkins Thomas Marsh All Square Lincoln John M. Kellum Knights of the Golden Circle Jeff Davis Vallandigham Clermont Jim Crosson A. M. Sinks E. G. Penn Amos Dawson Harris Smithurst William Hawkins John Conner Pamel T. Cox James Loudon Georgetown Mr. Lincoln Joseph Tritt C. W. Page Silas BR. Hutchinson Daniel Roudebush Reader W. Clark Congress Chilton A. White J. D. Cox George W. Morgan A. W. Dean Abram Teeter Jacob P. Clark J. P. Molen Adolph Shroen N. L. Denham Crosson Mr. Clarke William Howard Andy Johnson Max Gaddis Johnson Colonel Howard Madge Washington McCook John R. Woodlief William D. Coutts H. V. Kerr Sun Leeds Kerr Robinson Treasury Thorn Tweed New York Robinson Holter Mattox Oler Lexington Kentucky Fred Berger Perin’s Milla Frank Watts Berger Kentucky Central St. Philomena Church Stonelick Father Hogter OES Covington Green Line

Cincinnati & Eastern railroad annual report filed

The report by B. E. Coates receiver shows the line at 117.08 miles through Hamilton Clermont Brown Adams and Scioto counties. Passenger receipts totaled 56318 93 freight 65337 92 giving total receipts 135066 88 while operating expenses were 126136 net earnings 8919 94 rentals paid 9265 3. The general balance sheet follows.

Cincinnati & Eastern Railroad B. E. Coates Hamilton Clermont Brown Adams Scioto

Batavia Masonic Lodge Receives Historic Regalia

The Batavia Masonic Lodge conferred the Fellowcraft degree Saturday evening with visitors Edwin Perkins of Washington City Mr Burger of Higginsport and Martin and William Maham of Afton. John Quincy Brown of Quincy Illinois presented an antique regalia scarf and apron once worn over fifty years ago by the late John M Brown of Batavia.

Batavia Batavia Lodge

Townsley Estate Settlement Prompts Clermont Heirs to Claim

Parliament has passed a bill to settle the Townsley estate in England worth millions. Nineteen Clermont county heirs are urged to prove their claims at once and contact George W. Chase of Clathe Kansas for the latest developments preceding distribution.

Townsley England Clermont County George W. Chase Clathe Kansas

New Richmond Businessman Joseph Kolb Fails

Joseph Kolb a respected New Richmond manufacturer of excelsior shavings failed Saturday and turned his property over to creditors. The Courier expresses sympathy and hopes he may presently retrieve himself.

Joseph Kolb New Richmond Mr. K

Local Social Notes and Visits Across Town

Christopher Cooder visits son Oliver in Clifton Heights while Florence Donaldson heads to Moscow to begin teaching at St. Peter's Church. A marriage unites Miss Gera Henry and Miss Anna Berew by Rev. Rench. Guests include the Misses Hawkins and others visiting from New port. A steamer excursion from nan to Maysville and various travels to Cincinnati, Franklin, and Meanie are noted along with attendance at a Maymie fair and a funeral.

Christopher Cooder Pennville Illinois Oliver Clifton Heights Florence Donaldson Tacoma Moscow St. Peter’s Church Ry Firstpolt Kate Ike Gera Henry Anna Berew Newport Hawkins Durham Pertons Hallie Lillie Nichola Franklin Mise Ida McMillon Dart Fee Frank Davie Meanie Cake Sinks Bertha Weidinger Cincinnati Cincinnatus Goas Bates Rt Front Street Ekown High Zamborde

Obituary for Mrs Susan Chapman Johnson in Clermont County

Mrs Susan Chapman Johnson, daughter of Zech Chapman, died August 26 1885 after a brief illness at age 78. She married Emor Johnson of St Albans VI July 18 1831 and bore eleven children, two of whom died in childhood. She joined the M E church at Olive Branch in 1888 and remained a devout member for forty eight years in Union township. The funeral sermon was preached by a local pastor with biblical text references.

Susan Chapman Johnson Zech Chapman Emor Johnson St. Albans John Harriet M. E. Church Olive Branch Mt. Carmel Chapel Fellaina Samuel Krants John Hall Johnson Union Township Clermont County Ter Fypes

Arnica Salve Claim Promises Money Back Guarantee

An advertisement touts Ucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped skin chilblains corns and eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction with a money refund and lists a price of 80 cents.

Tux Vre Cate YiMamebury Ar

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The Courier Atir Jim Campbell Thomas P. White Tom Lewis Hayes Common Pleas Philip B. Swing Grant D. W. C. Loudon Collings Major Lewis Woolsack G. L. Swing Wm. Carter G. W. Hulick D. W. Stevens Hulick J. C. Morris George H. Hill Frank Browning James B. Swing F. B. Dyer Jas Byron Williams Newman Circuit Court John Mangum Mies Martha van Horn W Leever H Baldwin & Co Leever Mianantel ‘Webb H Harvey Harvey Thot Ebb and Ulrey Webb Caroline Ramsey Henry Glady Loveland Paen H Hensche Miley M Bigham Bigham Wm Grange David Crabbe C. P. Griffith J C Kennedy Jacob Worstell Sarah J Kemp Henry Kemp Thomas P White Peter McCarty Same R F Rowan Lewella Kinkade Newton B Kinkade RW Willis August Thirey Fighty Ninth Regiment Storm Notes Ohio State Register Hinklewoods Bush Woods Hungry Birds Walker Nage John Hillin Louisville Estell Nichols Railroad Mail Service Jim Gilmore del Temple May Lindale Raymond Gee Annie Robb John Lennin North Street Birdie Rice Florence Clark Will Rice Chile Annie Silcott Walker-Snell Bloom Rose Brown County Ebersole New Palestine T. A. Griffith John A. Sutton Philadelphia Vora Lou Fee Rockport Indiana Fee A. D. Goldsmith Presbyterian Church Joe Swope C. F. Molen W. H. Ulrey Michigan Lesetree Dawson J. Ib. Burridge Concordia Valentine Goshen H. E. McClelland R. Leming McColm Goshens Miamivilles Joe Varley Goshen Mill E Queal Expy Xenia I. D. Sanchus T J. Doughman Bainbridge TY. V St. Louis H. M R. Roudebush E. Snook South Lebanon Rowena Lillie Hartman Marathon Wim Williamson David Kugler Hulick Bros Missea Lura Anna Holmes Hillsboro John Holmes, Jr Walter Burger Delaware Edwards Aiken van Wickle Nancy Cook Eva Bishop Board of Managers Con Baseball Club F. C. Laycock Secreary Nettie Florence Rust W. A. Young J. L. Moore W. Nash Amelia Nie 2 McKibben Jules Miss Love Reed Helen Crabbs Bell Mears Walnut Hills J. P. Mears Rose Evans Maggie Vears Owensville Neville Branaugh John Parrott Frank Davis R. Utter Mr. Utter Parrott Davis Boya Temrance Reform Party Billy Perin’s Mils A Clermonter Messrs Strrline & Moors Moore & Hannold Coates Dem Ee Pee Eeteerners Jackson Miam Monroe Pierce Punees Union Seere Stonelick Franklin Chee Pereseseeree Townsley Estate Cleveland Ucklen Arnica Salve
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