McKinley Day Parade Plans and Arrival in Clermont
A detailed program for McKinley Day outlines a march from Main Street to the park with a 1st Regiment Band leading and Battery B firing salvos. Gen. Grant’s memory is invoked and Major McKinley is to arrive by morning train, attend a reception at the court house, dine with officials, and speak at the park. The Ohio World’s Fair building committee is named with J Yost George W Rapp and F A Coburn directing planning and about 25000 dollars allotted.
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McKinley
Clermont
Grant
Lincoln Club
Court House
Kk. W. C. Gregg
M. J. W. Holter
Main Street
Sixth Street
Cincinnati
Samuel Bailey
Loveland
James Reeves
North Union
Olive Branch
M. Simmons Morton Club
Connersville
Indiana
A. L. Harris
Ohio Commission For the World's Fair
Ohio Chapter of Architects
J. Yost
Columbus
George W. Rapp
F. A. Coburn
Cleveland
The Fountain of Youth in Old Paris Stage Lore
The article profiles Sarah Bernhardt as a tireless performer who uses a home remedy called Eau sedative to refresh skin and stamina. The regimen involves spirits ammonia camphor sea salt alcohol and warm water, applied to skin with a sponge to relieve stiffness and aid sleep.
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Sarah Bernhardt
Mme Sarah
Mme. Bernhardt
Mme Bernhart
Afton Man Dismissed From Lunacy Charge After Batavia Hearing
Afton resident Daniel Curliss faced a lunacy charge after a midnight arrest prompted by a dispute with his wife. Judge Breeding dismissed the case as farcical after Curliss appeared sane, and the party returned home by wagon. The episode began when a sheriff’s warrant was sought by Afton partisans seeking to arrest Curliss, described as dangerous and delvish in the moment.
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Batavia
Afton
Daniel Curlis
Curliss
Breeding
Sweet Afton
Wives of Farmers and Statesmen Grapple with Foreign Goods
The piece contrasts farm wives shopping locally with Democratic leaders' wives abroad, arguing McKinley era protectionist policies keep money at home. It laments high foreign luxuries and praises domestic production as the path to economic prudence and national self sufficiency.
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Claude Meekers
Campbell
Meeker
Moses
Ohio
New York
Mr. McKinley
McKinley
Drunken Passenger Kills Sleepy Man on Ohio Train
A drunken traveler aboard the C P and W railway near Peebles shoots asleep passenger Frank Finn during a Cincinnati excursion. John Colley, 21, abuses crew then is restrained after a struggle with conductor Dugan and brakeman Turner. Finn leaves Otway to support his family. Colley is jailed at Portsmouth. locals demand his punishment. The incident shocks Lucasville and Otway residents. The event occurred October 6 with McKinney reporting in Batavia.
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John Colley
Frank Finn
Cincinnati
Colley
Finn
Dugan
Turner
Portsmouth
Lucasville
Otway
Felicity woman jailed after altercation with Rebecca Hedrick
Mrs. Allie Preble of Felicity was jailed by Mayor Day after an incident with Rebecca Hedrick. Preble, known for a quick temper, previously faced peace warrant confinement and now awaits grand jury action for using a knockdown argument in defense of her feelings. The notice also reports the 12th Ohio reunion in Hillsboro with 78 members and Alfred Anderson’s death in Mt. Zion.
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Allie Preble
Felicity
Rebecca Hedrick
Allie
Rebecca
Miss H
Grand Jury
12Th
Ohio
Hillsboro
Story Stockman
I. B. Matthews
R. B. Wilson
Josiah Holbrook
Washington D. DC
Odd Fellows Edifice Proposed for Chicago Skyward Tower
A pamphlet from W. C. McClintock outlines a proposed Chicago building with a 177 by 210 foot base, a tower visible 60 miles away, 182 offices above roof level, 18 elevators, four main staircases, and 192 total rooms. Basements store goods while floors two and above support business and lodge space including 24 lodge rooms on multiple levels and a nearly 8,000 square foot drill hall. The project promises 1,110 rentable units and an annual income of 675,000, claiming to rival the commerce of cities with 100,000 residents. A steel engraving of the edifice is available at the office.
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W. C. McClintock
Chicago
United States
Talented Girl Survives Fatal Leap From Bridge
Bertie Conklin a 29 year old Woodward High School graduate from Cincinnati attempted to commit suicide by leaping from a bridge near Georgetown onto shallow water. Her draperies buoyed her, she survived with minor injuries and was cared for by farmer Mr Burris and his wife before returning home. Her mother is an inmate of Longview asylum and her father is deceased. Conductor Brackman criticized for leaving a lone passenger at a deserted station without escort.
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Brackman
Columbia
White Oak
Georgetown
High Bridge
Perhans
Shadows
Burris
Bertie Conklin
Woodward High School
Cincinnati
Longview Asylum
Bat
Brachman
Escourt
Longview
Bright Judge's Son Rescued From Manure Pit Misadventure
Carl, son of Judge Breed ing, fell into a smooth cemented manure pit while playing with a friend’s straw float. A hired man recovered him, removing damp clothes and rescuing the boy before a tragedy occurred, leaving only a sacrificed outfit and a cautionary tale.
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Carl
Mr. Mantilini
Tiny Loveland baby born weighs one and a half pounds
The smallest baby in the world arrived at Loveland on the 16th, two weeks old and weighing one pound and a half. The boy, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fitzwater, is perfectly formed and draws nourishment now. Hundreds visit to see the infant, which will cost as much as larger babies and face the same milestones.
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Loveland
Frank Fitzwater
Doctors of
Bridge Collapse Almost Destroys Oil Wagon Near Cincinnati
John White, agent for Consolidated Tank Line, was driving a heavy wagon over a bridged creek on the Milford Turnpike near Cincinnati when the bridge gave way. The wagon stopped on a locust post water gate support, preventing a plunge about ten feet into the stream. White leaped to safety as oil spilled from eight barrels of cargo.
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John White
Consolidated Tank Line
Cincinnati
Mr. White
Cursed Governor Moorhead Reported Victim of Ancient Curse
The article alleges Governor Moorhead, who recently died by suicide in St. Louis, was cursed by Brooks the elder, a man convicted years ago of killing a roommate Preller, fleeing to Australia. Brooks reportedly cursed Moorhead after mercy was refused, claiming divine retribution. It also mentions old remedies and a McKinley appearance in Batavia on Tuesday, October 6.
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Moorhead
St. Louis
Brooks
Batesville News Briefs and Local Notices
McKinley at Batavia scheduled for October 6 with other events including Brown county fair from October 6 to 9 and a reunion of the 598th in Boston in October. Bantam Fair planned for tomorrow and Friday. An elderly man, Enoch G. Pattison of Mt. Olive, was seriously injured last Friday while adjusting barn supports. he fell onto timber, breaking two ribs and, at age 82, faces a slow recovery.
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Enoch G. Pattison
Mt. Olive
Memorial Service Noted by Clermont Presbyterians
The Presbyterians of Clermont announce a memorial service at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday October 4. A history of the church will be read and letters from former pastors will be read. The event is open to all and expected to attract a large attendance.
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Presbyterians of
Clermont
Presbyterian Church
Williamsburg
Fire destroys Ireton stable at Williamsburg
Early Tuesday morning a stable near Williamsburg owned by tenant John Conner burned to the ground. Cause unknown. incendiary suspicion noted. Loss around 800 with 600 insured covering barn and fodder including hay, farming implements, buggy and two horses.
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W. H. Ireton
Williamsburg
John Conner
Assault on Son Leads to State Warrant for Hewitt
Richard G. Hewitt, a farmer from Olive Branco, was arrested on a State warrant sworn by his son Richard for assault. Hewitt appeared in court and claimed the act was parental correction for a prior assault. he waived examination and posted $100 bond for future court appearance.
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Richard G. Hewitt
Olive Branco
Richard
Hewitt
Squire Dennison
Blaze at Locust Corner Destroys Squire Wagner Barn
A barn at Locust Corner belonging to Squire John Wagner burned Friday night. Insurance coverage was 400 dollars. The fire started when a lantern in a buggy in the stable was upset as a boy, Odie Townsley, and companions disturbed the area. Ten tons of hay and grain were lost.
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Locust Corner
John Wagner
Odie Townsley
Clermonts Postoffices Rated Good in County Survey
Postmaster Scott and deputy Kirk Kennedy inspected 65 of Clermont county 66 post offices under headquarters instructions. Ratings ranged 1 to 5 with an average of 3 good. offices were well kept and clerks and deputies praised for neat books papers and appearance. Clermont likely to rank among the best.
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Heacequarters
Scott
Kirk Kennedy
Clermont County
Batavia
Clermont
Water Privilege Offered for Public Buildings at Wood Street
At a recent commissioners meeting Captain P F Swing proposed leasing the water privilege of his Wood street reservoir for public buildings at 60 dollars per year. He would build a house over the spring and furnish water for two years free, with option to cancel after. The offer includes the spring lot at 750 dollars and preserves the owner’s current water rights. the board adjourned without action.
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P. F. Swing
Wood Street
How to Save Stock From Choking
This Wilmington Republican recounts a method by Jeff Hildebrandt to save cattle from throat obstructions. A rubber hose and rope are inserted to push the object into the stomach, then a slight push relieves the animal instantly. The recipe includes endorsements and mentions vendors for cures and remedies.
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Wilmington Republican
Wilmington
Jeff Hildebrandt
Cincinnati
Hildebrandt
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