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Found in:
The News Sentinel
Jul. 25, 1922
Ashridge, O.  Sam Ellis killed thirty snakes at one blow.  He fired into a nest with a sawed off shotgun.
(Submitted by Sharon Wick)
Found in: Ohio Statesman - Ohio
Oct. 28, 1853
Robert B. Warden, formerly Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Hamilton County, has located permanently at Georgetown, and will practice law in the several Courts of Brown, Adams and Clermont, and in the Supreme Court of Ohio.
~ Cler. Sun.
(Submitted by Sharon Wick)
Source:  Georgia Weekly Telegraph - Georgia -
Dated Jan. 30, 1880
Archbishop Purcell is failing rapidly under the weight of years and the great calamity which has overtaken his diocese.  He has given up all attempts to administer the affairs of the Church and is in retirement at a convent in Brown county, Ohio.  According to recent reports he has grown so feeble that he has to be helped from one room to another.
(Submitted by Sharon Wick)
Source: The Sun - Maryland -
Dated Aug. 17, 1852
Mr. A. Fulton, of Brown County, Ohio passed through Cincinnati, a few days ago, with 23 head of Durham cattle, en route for Vera Cruz and the city of Mexico.
(Submitted by Sharon Wick)
Source: Milwaukee Sentinel and Gazette, Wisconsin -
Dated Aug. 26, 1850
Cassius M. Clay addressed an audience of 4,000 citizens of Brown County, Ohio, near Ripley, on the 1st instant, being the Anniversary of West India Emancipation.  The meeting was attended by men of all parties.  Mr. Clay spoke for two hours, and when he concluded, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
"Resolved, That we will oppose the propagandism of Slavery at all times - at all places - by all honorable mans - against all odds - without compromise - and to the last extremity."
(Submitted by Sharon Wick)
Source: New York Herald - N. Y.
Dated: Jun. 9, 1867
A little over one year ago Mrs. Brown, living near Newhope, Brown County, Ohio, gave birth to three children - two girls and one boy.  These children are all alive now, and are sprightly, healthy children.  Two weeks ago from this time (May 16) Mrs. Turner, not to be outdone by her neighbor, gave birth to three bouncing boys - all of whom are living, sound and healthy.  The strange part of the matter is, both these women live within two miles of each other, which seems to suggest the idea of a sort of family strife in that neighborhood.  These children weighed, soon after birth 7 1/2 pounds each - 21 1/2 pounds for the three.
Source:  Pierre Daily Capital (Pierre, South Dakota) Page: 1
Dated Sept. 11, 1890
FATAL FAMILY FEUD
Double Murder in a Court Room at Hammersville, Ohio, Caused by An Unjust Will.
     HAMERSVILLE, OHIO, Sept. 10.  A terrible tragedy occurred here during the trial of the case of George Barngrover vs. Joseph Hiller, before Justice Vandament.  A Mr. Hilerdied some months ago leaving a will in which he devised most of his property to two of his sons and two daughters, to the exclusion of other children.  There has been talk of contesting the will and much bitterness has been manifested.  This was a case for damages under an alleged breach of contract between Joseph Hiler and Barngrover, who was one of the sons-in-law of Mr. Hiler.  During the trial Constable I. N. Allen, another son-in-law stepped to the door, when a pistol shot was heard.  Allen
CAME STAGGERING INTO THE ROOM
and fell across the chair, exclaiming:  "John Hiler did it."  Before the terrorized spectators could realize what had happened the murderer was seen standing in the middle of the crowded court room, and fired a second shot, which took effect in the right breast of George Barngrover, passing entirely through his body.  The excitement was indescrible, the court room being crowded with men and women.  As Hiler rushed from the court room into the darkness he was heard to remark:  "I have
LOADS FOR TWO MORE MEN."
It is understood that he meant by the remark John Hiler, jr. cousin to the murderer, and an important witness in the case, and Attorney W. F. McBeth, who has charge of the case for the plaintiff.  The town is aroused and searching for the murderer, who is still at large.
 

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