Tribute to Dr. George Co. Heckman D D
James B. Swing thanks the late Hanover College president Dr. George Co. Heckman for his intellect eloquence and generosity. Swing recalls His kind genial manner inspiring sermons and lasting influence over thirty six years. He praises his preaching scriptures breadth and sacred memory.
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Herald
Heckman
George Co. Heckman
Hanover College
Hanover
McKinney
Bishop Simpson
Disturbed carrier seeks midnight rider in horse beating
Gilbert Thomas, a colored mail carrier on the star route between this place and Blowsyville via Owensville, notices his Kentucky thoroughbred mare mistreated over successive mornings. He offers 320 reward for information leading to arrest of the rider, while keeping guard with a Mauser rifle.
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Gilbert Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Blowsyille
Owensville
Kentucky
White Burley Tobacco Market Weekly Report
The week ending March 2 saw large offerings mainly new crop, with common grades dominating and many in soft order. Clermont sales reached 17 bales at $2.00 to $8.095, old tobacco strength noted, and colory tobaccos high. daily averages ranged from $8.07 to $10.50. A product safety plug follows: It’s the little colds that grow into big colds ending in consumption and death. Watch the little cold, Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup.
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Clermont
Colery
Dr. Wood
Teardrop Remembering Aaron Clevelands Omnibus Ride
A Clermont Courier excerpt recalls Aaron Cleveland the omnibus man of old war times. Charley Browning adds a poetic tribute on Cleaveland nearing his eighties and hopes to reach a hundred with friends recalling the six horse bus and vivid street scenes now faded as trolleys replace the old vehicle.
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Courier
Agron Cleveland
Omnibus
Clinton Republican
Charley Browning
Browning
Aaron Cleveland
Cleveland
Clermont Courier
Philippine Weather Letter From a Soldier Boy in the Philippines
A letter dated February 6 from John Ayer Jr., of Wilhameville, now serving in the Philippines, describes extreme heat, drought, cracked rice fields, and a joke about local tram and electrified households. He mentions the burial corps disinterring remains and references a cough medicine advertisement.
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Belle Ayer
John Ayer, Jr
Wilhameville
Philippines
Ayer and
Thompson Streets
Oda Apple
Uniform High School Entrance Law Passes Legislature
A new state law reforms Boxwell provisions, standardizes entrance exams for high schools, and guarantees certification by the board of school examiners. Tuition and graduation exercises are allocated to townships and counties, with allowances for students living beyond three miles from a nearby school. The first uniform exam occurs this year.
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Townahips
Board of School Examiners
Townahip High School
Williamsburg Baseball Team Organized for 1902 Season
The Williamsburg boys organized for the 1902 season last Thursday, naming Walter Rose as first base and Adelbert McClelland as second base, with Fred Craig at third and Albert Wilson shortstop. John Maham in right field, Karl Hoffman center, Willie Nicely left, John Arnott pitcher, Fay Updike catcher, managed by Lewis Rodgers. Mary Louisa Ludlow of Mt. Carmel died March 30, 1902 at age 71. She was widow of Lewis Ludlow and mother of two. A fire destroyed White & Day’s general store and post office on Main Street, causing about 5000 dollars in loss, with 2500 possibly insured. The landmark building, part of Joseph Clare’s estate, housed two families and the post office.
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Williamsburg
Walter Rose
Adelbert McClelland
Fred Craig
Albert Wilson
John Maham
Karl Hoffman
Willie Nicely
John Arnott
Fay Updike
Lewis Rodgers
Mary Louisa Ludlow
Mt. Carmel
John Whippy
Prescilla Eldridge Whippy
Lewis Ludlow
A. J. Thompson
White & Day
Messrs. White & Day
White
Day
Joseph Clare
Mainstreet
Verdict Against Cincinnati Street Railway Upheld
The circuit court sustained a $10,000 verdict for Laura Wichman whose leg was maimed by an electric car, prompting amputation to save her life. Judge Swing dissented. the ruling is the largest against the Cincinnati Railway Co. in history. A West Union note says Adams roads lack bottom and a boy escaped a horse sinking 16 feet after it fell into a hole, with rescuers lifting the animal and the boy survived.
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Cincinnati Street Railway Company
Circuit Court
Common Pleas
Laura Wichman
Swing
Cincinnati Railway
West Union
Old Adams
John Brodt
Spirited Meeting on Trolley Right of Way in Amelia
A large meeting at the courthouse heard Mr. Scrugham of Ohio Turnpike Traction Company outline a 50 000 route from Amelia to the Batavia brick yard. Citizens formed a committee to secure land owner concessions and push immediate work on the right of way.
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Court House
Scrugham
The
Ohio Turnpike Traction
Amelia
Batavia
Ohio Turnpike Railroad Company
Batavia Considers Wire Safety Rules and New Rail Plans
Batavia residents endure a web of telephone and electric wires with birds at risk as officials study an ordinance to color pole supports. Builders and rail prospects surge as C G P road and a proposed trolley line from Amelia to Batavia bring maps, landowner inquiries, and a rush of visitors.
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Batavia
Gold Spectacles Vendor Uses Potatoes in Latest Trick
A man selling potatoes in a wagon pretends to find glasses and a case, offering them for a fee claiming a reward. He repeats the device to a victim in Cincinnati, but Harry Dennis refuses and outwits the scam.
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Bis Story
Harry Dennis
Dennis
Cincinnati
Local option bill passes Senate without dissent
The Real bill passed the Senate last Thursday afternoon without a dissenting vote. It mirrors the house version with an amendment allowing brewers to sell in wholesale lots to retailers and non residents outside municipalities where local option wins. Municipal local option requires a 35 percent petition and a election within thirty days. The unanimous vote suggests liquor interests are satisfied.
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Senate
House
Court actions advance in Williamsburg township mandamus case
Ohio court rounds list shows multiple cases including John W Murphy vs Trustees Williamsburg township with motion for alternate writ of mandamus set for April 14. Other entries include C G P Railroad costed continuance, Home Insurance demurrer overruled, Cincinnati Street Railroad bill of exceptions record request, and guardianship injunctions and attachments in various matters.
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State of
Ohio
John W. Murphy
Williamsburg Township
Benjamin Andrews
C. G. & P. Railroad Company
John R. Clarke
The
Home Insurance Company
Malibhi Anderson
Cincinnati Street Railroad Company
H. Cover
F. M. Whittaker
William Smith
Nolle Prosequi
T. A. Pinkham
Cynthia A. Pinkham
G. W. McKibben
Melvina Hedrick
Geo
Guardian
G. W. McKiohen
George Smith
Lawrence Smith
John H. Fishback
James Gravitt
Catherine Boggs
John Yeager
The Looming Difference of Distance and Voice
The writer muses on communication becoming common with distant towns and counties. He predicts rapid improvements over 50 years, enabling talking and seeing friends far away and even quick flying-machine travel for instant chats, altering daily routines like visiting the post office or courthouse.
Notable Citizens and Businesses Across Elkhart Area
H S Hulick a Chicago traveling salesman notes a Clermonters colony thriving in Elkhart. Thomas Marsh ex Owensville enjoys a snug laundry fortune and retired life on Main street. William Golden of Owensville sold his interest in the Golden Hotel. Dennis Bigam & Son from Jackson township are active in coal and lime trade. Sylvester Shumard holds large real estate interests and ex-town marshal Frank Munson farms nearby. Mrs Elza Golden Mrs John Wood of Newtonnville and Emry Bigam of Clermont county appear in the town directory.
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H.S. Hulick
Chicago
Indiana
Elkhart
Thomas Marsh
Owensville
Main Street
William Golden
Dennis Bigam & Son
Jackson Township
Sylvester Shumard
Frank Munson
Elza Golden
John Wood
Newtonnville
Emry Bigam
Clermont County
Locust Corner Graduates Hold Elaborate Commencement
Locust Corner high school will stage an elaborate commencement on April 25 under superintendent Mrs. Della Nichols. The eleven graduates include Frande Tone Minnie Upperman Nannie Ayers Wilber Mattox Grigsby Parvin Blanche Woods Viola Kirkpatrick Wayland Butler Irene Herbert Fred Mathews Eatella Ayer. The baccalaureate sermon by Rev. H. E. Armacost will be at Locust Corner M E church on April 20 at 7 30 P M.
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Locust Corner High School
Della Nichols
Frande I. Tone
Minnie A. Upperman
Nannie M. Ayers
Wilber O. Mattox
Grigsby E. Parvin
Blanche Woods
Viola M. Kirkpatrick
Wayland S. Butler
Irene M. Herbert
Fred W. Mathews
Eatella B. Ayer
Frightful Fire Destroys Georgetown Business District
A massive blaze in Georgetown burned about a quarter of the business district. The fire started in a grocery gasoline room at Andrews & Fite, spread to the Bingham building and others, swept by a hurricane wind, and destroyed all. Fire departments from Ripley and nearby towns aided but nothing could be saved.
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Georgetown
Andrews & Fite
Bingham
Crouch
Beipe
Dunn
Ripley
Senator Roudebush Helps Inquiry into State Institutions
Hon. Frank Roudebush served on the Senate committee probing state hospitals and schools. He visited Clermont residents and staff, encouraging them and gathering facts to report back to interested parties.
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Frank Roudebush
Senate
Scarlet fever quarantine hits Broadway home of John Jones
The home of John Jones on Broadway is under quarantine for scarlet fever after two of his children fall ill, the town reports this as its only case.
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John Jones
Broadway
Sale of the Sun changes hands in private sale
Judge Breeding purchases the Sun from E A Lockwood, forming Lockwood Breeding. John Lenin will represent the firm. Lockwood becomes business manager and solicitor. Frank White retires. The Courier extends congratulations and best wishes to the new firm while warning against politics. Free sample offer for Chamberlain's Tablets appears.
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The
Sun
Frank White
E. A. Lockwood
Judge Breeding
Lockwood & Breeding
John Lenin
Judge Swing
Cleveland
Lockwood
White
Courier
Parlette to Lecture at Alrey's Hall on April 8
Ralph Parlette, noted humorist, will present the Owensville lecture course's final talk at Alrey's Hall on Tuesday night April 8. Admission is 25 cents.
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Owensville
Ralph Parlette
Alrey’s Hall
Parlette
March winds wreck new Dial street home in plaster disaster
Mr and Mrs Wolf recently moved into the Dial house at Second and Wood streets when March’s tempest wrecked plaster and ceilings. Neighbors aided Mrs Wolf as plasterers repair the ruin, furniture damaged and carpets ruined. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as a remedy for a lazy liver.
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Mrs. Wolf
Dial House
Second
Wood Streets
March
Elodie Norris Weds Dr John Jones Haske in Garden City
An engraved invitation announces the marriage of Miss Elodie Norris to Dr. John Jones Haske at the bride's parents home in Garden City Kansas on Wednesday April 9. The bride, born and raised in Batavia, is the daughter of Shepherd Norris a printer and editor and member of notable Kentucky families. The groom is a physician and pharmacy owner in Hartford Connecticut. after a wedding tour they will reside in Hartford. The Courier joins friends in wishing the couple happiness and a sunny, love filled path ahead.
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Elodie Norris
John Jones Haske
Garden City
Kansas
Batavia
Shepherd Norris
Patrons' Advance
8. F. Norris
Clermont
Connecticut
Easter egg rolling at the White House lawn
A vivid description of Washington children enjoying the annual Easter egg roll on the White House lawn. The piece notes white dressed children rolling colorful eggs down grassy knolls amid variable weather, praising the scene as pretty yet critiquing the public fuss and medical claims.
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Washington
White House
Marriage Licenses and Local Notes From Bethel to New Richmond
Marriage licenses listed for Beach, Irover, Bethel, Kincaid, Coats, Armincost, Keyser, Beeler, Dun, Dews, McKibben, Miller, Gaskins, Fiscus, Ansteat, and others with ages and towns. Local items note a blacksmith Ed Ansteat building a cottage, Garfield law repeal debate, Governor Dennison on Clermont natives, bicycle/ball play ordinance, Easter services, Judge Hulick’s heart issue, a pancake supper in Wilmington, a brickyard restart, and Xenia journalist passes. The New Richmond lecture course shows a small profit versus nearby towns.
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W.S. Beach
Irover
Bethel
Magete B. Kincaid
Newton Carlonius T. Coats
New Techmond
Minnie Armincost
New Richmond
Banister
Robert Keyser
Farmer
Hamilton
To Penny
Henning’s
China Meire
Apa
Brazil K. Dun
Lockland
Daisy Dews
McMinn
Albert R. McKibben
Pleasant
Mabel R Miller
Rev Brokaw
Dennis Gaskins
Locust Corner
Pearl Fiscus
Withawsyilie
Rader
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DR. Heckman
White Burley
Holloman
Aaron
Grand Jury
John Smith
Nae
Jackson Deem
Tate Elmer Taylor
Setae
Monroe
Edward Yancey
Edward Mattox
Pierce Jesse Fee
Franklin Warren Sargent Charles Kain
Robert A. Martin
C. H. Corbin
Monroe Lewis Jones
F. M. Carey
Ohio Rees
John Compton
Philippine Weather
Foley
Jobo Bunn & Son
Oblo
Boxwell
Blaze
Rail and Wire
Charles Lieberman
Olive Branch
Russelville
John Bunn & Son
Batayla
Sale OF the
Beck
Chamberlain
Rocky Mountain
Detroit
White Star Line
Greyhound
J. W. Conrad
Toledo
Rob Ellison
Adame County
Ansteat
Water Street
Dennison
Marshal Kain
Wilmington
Xanta
Jolla Dimmitt
Washington D. C
Charles B. Gowdy
Xenia
Saranac
N. Y
W. F. Gowdy
Batavia Presbyterian Church
Richmond
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