Ten Years Ago Arrests and Incidents Reported
Ten years ago today Lee Fields was arrested for burglary after tearing boards from a chicken coop owned by Mrs Christina Kamerer and stealing chickens. An apparently rabid dog on High street bit Officer Cahill after being pursued. Miss Etta Myers, a paralytic stroke victim, died in Mercy hospital at age 50. she was aunt of Mrs Thomas Connor of South Fourth street.
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Lee Fields
Christina Kamerer
High Street
Offeer Cahill
Etta Myers
Mercy Hospital
Miss Myers
Thomas Connor
South Fourth Street
Ten Years Ago Today In Brief News
E F Blum assignee of Sortman and Blum authorized by Judge Murphy to sell all the chat tel property. Miss Ella Tooker daughter of Mr and Mrs Tooker dies of consumption after illness. Lucy Sachs sues Wolf for divorce on gross neglect of duty. Married in 1894 in Middletown they have one child. The calendar fiend is at large and snow may aid Santa Claus. a note on Christian Science and spring fever ending with a playful calendar scramble.
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E. F. Blum
Sortman & Blum Company
Murphy
Ella B. Tooker
R. G. Tooker
Sixth
Sycamore Street
Lucy Sachs
Common Pleas Court
Wolf
Middletown
First Christmas Gift Memory Question
The user asks if I can recall my earliest Christmas present. I respond that as an AI, I don’t have personal experiences or memories, including a first Christmas gift. I can discuss common first gift types and how people remember their early holidays.
Remember to bring a gift list when shopping
Instructional note advises shoppers to carry a list of presents to help organize purchases and avoid forgetting gifts while browsing stores.
Hamilton Merchants Not at Fault for Christmas Gifts
The quote suggests local Hamilton merchants cannot be blamed for scarce or unavailable Christmas presents, explaining shopping hurdles and encouraging shoppers to explore the area for suitable gifts.
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Hamilton
Florists Receive New Year Orders For City Hall Flowers
Several handsome orders have been placed with local florists to deliver flowers to various parts of city hall on New Year's Day.
Mayor-Elect Straub Studies Court Routine Ahead of Office
Mayor-elect Thad Straub has spent a week in police court observing procedures to prepare for the duties of his incoming administration. He will assume office on January 1 and aims to understand the routine business of the office.
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Thad Straub
Stocking Demand Surges Before Christmas
Observers note a seasonal rise in demand for longer stockings as Christmas approaches, driven by holiday shopping and gifting practices. The trend reflects shoppers seeking extended hosiery options during winter celebrations.
Christmas Bills Darken Dad’s Cheer Amid Family Joy
Ma and Willie are merry while Mary smiles. But Dad bears the burden of Christmas bills, dampening the holiday cheer with financial strain.
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Willie
Mary
Dad
Blythe
Gay
Students Leave Oxford College for Holidays by C H D Railway
Many Oxford college students departed Wednesday morning by the C H D railway to return home for the holidays. The local station handled the quiet exodus as travelers headed to their destinations for the break.
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Oxford College
Packed with Student Luggage Clutter Dormitory Hall
Readable fragments describe trunks and suitcases belonging to students filling a dormitory hall. The scene suggests a busy move in or storage area with multiple travel pieces scattered near rooms. No further details available in the readable text.
Ohio Fuel Supply declares 24 percent quarterly dividend
The Ohio Fuel Supply company has declared the regular quarterly dividend of 24 percent, payable January 15 to stockholders of record December 3.
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Ohio Fuel Supply Company
C., C. and L. Inaugurates Buffet Service on Day Trains
The C., C. and L. has fitted up its passenger equipment with acetylene lights and has inaugurated a buffet service on all its day trains between Cincinnati and Chicago.
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C., C. and
Cincinnati
Chicago
Judson Harmon Transfers Toledo Terminal to New Company
Judson Harmon will move the Toledo Terminal company into a newly organized entity this week. He will dedicate his railroad court duties to the C. H. and D. road, the sole Great Central system line slated for rehabilitation.
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Judson Harmon
Toledo Terminal Company
Cram er and Howard to resign posts in April
It became generally known yesterday in pail y road circles that J. L. Cram er comptroller and J. E. Howard treasurer of the C. H. and D. recently elected vice president and comptroller and secretary and treasurer respectively of the reorganized Pere Marquette will sever their connections with the C. H. and D. about April 1.
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Paily Road
J. L. Cramer
J. E. Howard
Hamilton Fire Chief Seeks Budget For Next Year
Chief Dowty of the Hamilton fire department presents the proposed budget to council totaling 24 750 dollars. He requests 6 500 dollars to address anticipated needs of Greater Hamilton.
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Dowty
Hamilton
Annexed Territory Sees Land Purchase and Equipment Funds
A plan details land acquisition and a $3,000 allocation for new equipment. The proposal notes that at least one new company must be formed to operate in the annexed territory.
Paving Call and Clocklight Reopen in City
C O Yeakle urged immediate paving for Millville avenue from Main street to the C H I railroad noting holes and mud would be improved by paving. A businessman welcomed the courthouse clock’s return to visibility after weeks of darkness and noted he could rely on the clock for time.
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C. O. Yeakle
Democrat-Sun
Millville Avenue
Lawyers Prefer Fresh Terms to Try Cases at Term End
A lawyer explains that at term openings jurors are fresh and ready for trial while term endings bring fatigue and grouchiness. He notes jurors dislike questions as they consume time and raise fear of unfavorable results due to their weariness.
Return to half hour traction service at Franklin power house
After 10 days of repairs the Cincinnati Northern Traction Company restored the half hour schedule from the half hour to full hour system. The repair work at the powerhouse is completed and the public gains a more convenient ride along the line. A farmer shares a bell remedy to deter dogs from attacking flocks noting success with half the flock wearing bells and keeping sheep near the house at night.
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Franklin Power House
Cincinnati Northern Traction Company
Pe House
Kansas
Bright Arctic Quiz Boy Claims Six Arctic Animals
In the Second ward school a clever pupil is asked to name six Arctic animals. Tommy stands and correctly offers three seals and three polar bears, impressing visitors with his quick recall and the teacher’s display of his brightness.
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Second Ward
Tommy
Arctic Zone
Singer Xmas Tree Bonnet Giveaway For Dolls
A Christmas promo invites girls to visit 120 South Third Street on Saturday December 21 to receive a free bonnet when bringing a doll. The event runs December 18 through 31 and features a doll bonnets display on the Singer tree.
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South Third St
Agricultural prosperity lifts outlook across states
C R Erwin of Lord and Thomas gathers editor views on farm profits as crops set records in Iowa Nebraska Maine and New York reports show high hay corn apple and berry yields. Western Canada also sees prosperity with grain movement at record levels and railways stockpiling coal.
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Nebraska
Iowa
Wallace
St. Joseph
New York
Maine
Canada
Atlanta
Plentiful land products fuel prosperity across states
The report highlights widespread agricultural wealth with Texas leading in cotton and livestock, Minnesota grain gains, and strong farm economies in South Dakota, Washington Inland Empire, Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Georgia, and other states. Cotton prices, crop values, and bank liquidity underscore robust farming conditions nationwide.
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Erwin
Central
South
Northwest
Wall Street
Southwest
Texas
Dallas Farm and Ranch
Rocky Mountain
Montana
Washington
Inland Empire
Spokane
Wisconsin
Illinois
Kentucky
Louisville
Indiana Farmers’ Guide
Indiana
Ohio
New claimant for birth of the Christmas card
The London Chronicle notes a dispute over the origin of the Christmas card. It credits the late W A Dobson RA with conceiving the idea in 1844, two years earlier than the commonly cited 1846 date linked to Sir Henry Cole and J C Horsley. Dobson's lone idea, then lithographed, sparked imitators and a business boom.
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Sir Llenry Cole
J. C. Horsley
R. A
W. A. Dobson
Mr. Dobson
Dobson
Father
Robin
London Chronicle
Gas and Electric Portables for Christmas
The John L. Walker Co. at 310 High Street offers gas and electric portable heaters and fans as Christmas items. In store display highlights compact, affordable units suitable for home use.
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John L. Walker Co
High Street
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Ceres
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Malaga
Frank X. Hilz
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C. R. Erwin
Lord & Thomas
Farm Gazette
Starkville
Miss
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Duluth
South Dakota
Dakotas
Richmond
Hamilton Brokerage Co
BR. A
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