Saved by Volunteers and the Union Cry of 1861 Reappears
The American Tribune excerpt recalls valor and pensions debates from the Civil War era. It cites Maynard’s figures on Union troops, deaths, and disabilities, argues pensions should honor those who saved the Union, and contrasts officer pensions with those of enlisted soldiers. It notes political tensions around Cleveland and McKinley, plus local notices and obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tribune
Indianapolis
J. B. Maynard
Indianapolis Sentinel
Maynard
Union
Daniel Webster
Senate
M.D
Thorne
Slim Cohen
Law
United States
Europe
Germany
Cincinnati Printers Fall for Gold Brick Swindle
Three Cincinnati reporters Ott Werse and Sullivan fell for a Chicago gold brick swindle at a public assay office. They paid $500 for a brick hailed as pure gold, only to discover it was brass. Detectives hunt the swindler as the trio faces taunts and loss from their failed venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breathitt County
Kentucky
Adams County
Cincinnati
Chicago
Adam Ott
Henry Werse
Walter Sullivan
The
Enquirer
Sullivan
Tragedy of an Amelia Lady Through Years of Grief
A long narrative follows a Clermont Amelia woman whose family woes span four decades. A son’s jail escape and death, a daughter’s loss, poverty, a suicide by her husband, and a fugitive son drive her to endure with faith. The piece praises her steadfast resilience and Christian resignation through relentless misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Amelia
George
Texas
Uttle
Maine
Man named Patterson arrested in Cincinnati for assault alleged in ad
George Patterson with many aliases is jailed in Cincinnati after a Monday assault on a local girl responding to an ad for models on Plum street. Police recovered baggage and opened letters, including one from a Clermont girl claiming willingness to pose, prompting warnings about deceptive ads and dangers to women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Patterson
Cincinnati
Plum Street
Patterson
Bis
Clermont
Personal mentions of Batavia residents and travelers
Local society notes list individuals and movements including M. I. Marsh departing for Ohio Medical College Cincinnati Bal Davis at Epworth Heights visiting Batavia friends Fielding Dial and family in their new home Marie Dore returning to Owensville Grace Hambleton visit Bachman family and Bessie in Washington C D Kate Robinson home after visit with Mrs C H Mittendorf of Dayton Dr L H Medaris and family visitors at the world's fair John Manning on leave from Surgeon General's office Percy Jamieson back at bank Pauline Jackson returns to Washington Mrs J B Swing and family from the world’s fair John Griffith visiting law study in Batavia Mike Lillian DeGarmo guest of Daisy Wyatt Lyndale Returns to Cincinnati delay in moving Miss Lida Sutherland illness delays move to Fairmount Will Sterling return from long western trip improved notes on travel destinations and associates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I. Marsh
Ohio Medical Colegé
Cincinnati
Bal Davis
Epworth Heights
Batavia
Fielding Dial
Locust and
Second Streets
Marie Dore
Owensville
Grace Hambleton
Bachman
Bessie
Washington D. C
M. Lindsley
Kate Robinson
C. BH. Mittendorf
Dayton
L. H. Medaris
Nettie Hill
Mary Mitchell
A. T. Marsh
John L. Manning
Surgeon General’s Office
Washington
Percy Jamieson
Bank
Chicago
Pauline Jackson
John Jackson
Raper
J. B. Swing
Ware
John 8. Griffith
Western Christian Advocate
Mike Lillian DeGarmo
Daisy Wyatt
Lyndale
Lida Sutherland
Famiy
Fairmount
M. E
C. H. McNutt
Will Sterling
California
Texas
Mexico
Modest townsfolk debate post office politics and McKinley bets
In Modest John Cook bets all his portable property on a McKinley win. A town reads and reads, but no Democrat is found capable to read. Mrs Kenney holds the fort as a Republican postmaster amid talk of civil service exams and new schoolhouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cook
Modest
John
Kenney
McKinley
Ohio
Still Awful Wet At Waynesville Dryness Debated
In Waynesville Warren county the ballot led to a dry vote but the old saloon closed only to be replaced by a Dayton firm that plans to test the ordinance legality. The town remains unsettled with new liquor interests challenging the measure and local response cautious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesville
Warren County
Dayton
Wild false death claim in local paper noted
A republished scare alleging John Carroll died after drinking poisoned well water at Boston fairgrounds is debunked as false. The piece condemns the Commercial for sensational fabrications and confirms no poison found. unrelated health advices about beauty and a laxative syrup follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carroll
Bordwell
Rocky Ford
Boston Fair Grounds
Big Four accident victim and related notices
Ripley man H J Sholter dies from injuries after last week’s Big Four wreck. His wife, injured in the same wreck and treated in Cincinnati, died on Wednesday. Pension examiners named for Brown county include George P Tyler, W A Bivans, and Lee Markley. the board will meet this week. Gist Association claims Cincinnati property rights and plans court action over land tied to a George III grant. Elijah Cowen, former Bamber hotel host, to open Milford restaurant this week with a high quality, customer friendly setup expected to attract strong patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Sholter
Ripley
Cincinnati
Brown County
George P. Tyler
W. A. Bivans
New Hope
Lee Markley
Georgetown
Gist Association
George the III
Elijah Cowen
Milford
Batavia
Democratic Ticket Nominations At Primaries
The paper lists newly nominated officials from the Democratic primaries including Representative Harry W. Paxton Auditor John Davie Treasurer Charles L. Kennedy Probate Judge T. P. Breeding Prosecuting Attorney W. H. Miller Infirmary Director John R. Johnson Commissioner O P Griffith and others. Community gatherings followed with sermons, speeches by Rev A W Dawson Rev Page and a Batavia school solo, described as a religious banquet of the highest good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Paxton
Teac Kidoh
John Davie Tyossutor Co
Esas Eee
Chas
L. Kennedy
T. P. Breeding Sharkie
C. Teal
W. AH
Bannister
O. P. Griffith
John R. Johnson
W. H. Miller
David Dornham
W. R. Applegate
Messrs. Blakesmore
A. B. Johnson
Avondale
Wallace
Sell
A. W. Dawson
Poplar Street
Cincinnati
Page
Batavia M. E
Whatterton
Batavia School
Time of season brings sales and feasts in fall notice
A dense excerpt blends seasonal reflections with an October 1803 farm sale notice. Isaac and John Stark plan a public auction on the Boston and Williamsburg turnpike offering stock including a Clydesdale stallion Windsor six brood mares and multiple Jersey cattle plus sheep and farm implements. The sale promises credit on note security and highlights local meat purveyor Knauer and Burkle offering fresh pork and cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Isaac and
John Stark
Boston and
Williamsburg Turnpike
Boston
Windsor
Oxford Down
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SAVE
FREON
Save the Union
of Northern Veterans—“God Save
Cleveland
Franklin Alter
Congress
Charlies A. Dana
Mr. Cleveland
Bell
L. MonpAy
Williamsburg
Sacramento
Ile
Golden State
Maud Houggins
Breckenridge
Miss Pollard
Sarah Jeffries
Hamlet
Lindale
Jackson
Mrsaurs Bernatein & Copeland
K. of P
Batavia I
Cincinnati Printers
Anna Joy
Hood
Cook
Erty
Brown County Pension Board
Presbyterian Church
Tempora
Mores
Messrs. Knauer & Bubrkle
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