Treason and political graft in 1890s county row
A long denunciation of William C. Bishop who defied party leaders by naming delegates to a State convention, refused primaries, and allegedly sold Republican organization for 500 dollars in 1897. The piece accuses him of treason, political scheming, and meddling in Washington appointments, with plans to publish further details of his expense trips and letters.
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William C. Bishop
Republican County Organization
Democratic Committee
Republican Organization
W. ©. Bishop
Hildebrant
Congress
Washington
Ripley
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Chautauqua Arrives in Highland Park Promising Enrichment
The article extols the planned Chautauqua in Highland Park as a rich gift for children and adults alike. It highlights inspiration from great speakers and performers, lifelong recreation, and hopes for annual, enduring presence, contrasting American cultural progress with Europe.
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Highland Park
America
Europe
Berlin
American Chautauqua Assembly
Loyal Republicans reject Bishop as wagon driver
The piece accuses Bishop of defiance and betrayal, urging the State Republican committee to heed history and facts. It warns loyal Republicans will refuse to back Bishop and his bid to lead the party, citing past Lincoln to Taft tickets and loyalty.
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Taylor
Bishop
Lincoln
Taft
State Republican Committee
Burglary at Bethel Stirs Local Community
A Bethel store was entered by strangers on Wednesday night. The thieves opened an upstairs window with a ladder and took about $25 from a money drawer while leaving the safe intact containing roughly $175. Footprints showed one raider had a 15 inch foot. bloodhounds failed to locate them.
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Foster
Williamsburg
Theo. Watt
Bethel
Mothers' Club Meeting At Priddy School House
The regular meeting of the Mothers' Club will be held at the school house Priddy on April 16 at 8 o'clock p.m. The programme includes a paper on Punishment that Educates by Mrs J Le Put aecee with music by pupils from Miss Long's room. A full attendance is desired.
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Mothers’ Club
Priddy
J. le
Miss Long
Lost His Eyes In Sodium Explosion At Clermont School
W C Hutchinson a Clermont Kansas born teacher in Marathon area suffered disabling injuries when a chemistry Demonstration in sodium exploded. He was quickly treated at a hospital and will be permanently blind. Local citizens and the Central Kansas Teachers Association offered sympathy. Separately, G A R posts planned dedication ceremonies for a siege gun at Union Cemetery with bronze plate, memorial address by General Corbin, and related services in Batavia, Clermont County. Rev Burdsall and others spoke at local churches with Easter services noted. Two weddings and a baptism were reported, including Anna Elizabeth Keen and Alma Grinns Judd/Valentine. multiple ministers and congregations cited.
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W. C. Hutchinson
Marathon
Hutchinson
Kansas
John Grant
Central Kansas Teachers’ Association
Clermont
H. C. Corbin
Edmund Burdsall
Presbyterian Church
Jackson
Batavia
Reopening of Library Receives Public Interest
The invitation from the library committee brought book lovers to the handsome new quarters. The rooms display inviting home like charm, new books were added, subscriptions opened, and light refreshments were served as the public inspected the fine equipment. A year’s reading cost thirty cents, inviting all to visit.
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Library Committee
New Bridge at Miamiville Nearing Completion
The burned bridge at Miamiville is being replaced with a new structure near completion. The floor reaches the middle pier and ironwork on the last span is in place, promising great strength once finished.
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Miamiville
Bethel Boy Hurts Flying Kite
Earl Kennedy, a Bethel youth, rose to fly his kite from a roof and tangled with wires. He fell, breaking his arm and injuring his body but is expected to recover. doctors say boys mend quickly and he will stay earthbound.
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Earl Kennedy
Earl
Kennedy
Woman's Club Entertainment Planned for Anniversary Event
The Woman's Club will host an evening event at Mrs. Frank Davis's home on Friday April 16 at 7 30. It marks the club's tenth anniversary with all members allowed to invite one guest. Miss Euphema Ashwilly Mrs Anna N Tatmahy Mrs Pp FF exon and Miss Lowige Batty assist Mrs Davis in receiving.
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Frank Davis
Euphema Ashwilly
Anna N. Tatmahy
Exon
Lowige Batty
Pure Milk Dairy Institute At Cincinnati May 6 7
Clermont area dairymen hear plans for a dairy institute in Cincinnati in connection with the Ohio Dairyman's Association and OSU dairy division. Experts including Professor Van Norman discuss sanitary milk, feeding and breeding, and methods to meet rising demand for purer milk and better prices. A five year old Amelia child attacked by dogs in his yard is treated by a doctor.
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NewrTown
Borror Courier
Dear Srr
Chamber of Commerce
Cincinnati
Proximo
Ohio Dairyman’s Association
Ohio State University
Ohio Dairymen’s Association
van Norman
Pennsylvania Agricultural College
S. P. P. Bailey
Tacoma
Ohio
Milk Meeting Planned for Batavia Saturday Afternoon
Milk producers and shippers will gather in Batavia Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Kincaid, a prominent Glen Rose dairyman, will address the meeting and lead discussions on dairy questions facing the industry.
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Batavia
Kincaid
Glen Rose
Georgetown bands plan summer concert series in Bata
Neighbors in Georgetown and nearby districts organize summer band concerts with a view to bringing similar enjoyment to Bata. The town boasts a fine band and court house esplanade offers ample space for performers and crowds. Musicians are ready. a small outlay could secure the program.
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Georgetown
Batavia
Thane Pigman Dawson Died After Illness at 28
Thane Pigman Dawson aged 28 died at his father's home in New Richmond after nearly two years of Bright's disease. He was the eldest child of C. W. and Emma Dawson, formerly employed by the Methodist Book Concern, and was highly regarded by many friends.
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Bright
Thane Pigman Dawson
GC. W. Dawson
New Richmond
C. W
Emma Dawson
Methodist Book Concern
Loveland Plans Ice Plant To Temper Summer Heat
Loveland neighbors announce their plan to build an ice plant to supply ice for the county. The project aims to temper the heat of summer with a strong market outlet already connected to regional vendors. The proposal reflects a sociable community seeking practical cold storage solutions.
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Loveland
Net One Hood
Investment Sb
Outrage Attempt Targeted Schoolgirl Near Hulington
A Monroe township resident reports an attempted daylight assault on a schoolgirl near Halington station on the C G P road. The attacker, a married man, fled the country after the incident as locals debate the lax county law and the prospect of justice. The victim, armed and vowing to shoot on sight, favors arrest for murder over any prosecution.
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Monroe Township
Hulington
Halington
C. G
Shehi
Mt. Carmel Beats Batavia 14 to 4 in High School Baseball
Mt. Carmel defeated Batavia 14 to 4 in a high school baseball game played last Saturday at Batavia. Batavia players, noted as exports, were not in practice while Mt. Carmel exhibited careful rehearsals.
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Mt. Carmel
Batavia
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Greenfield
Missouri
Walker
Archie Keen
Anna Elizabeth
Dickhaus
E. Burdsall
Sheriff Teal
George M. Epply
Norwood
Esby Boots
Howard Clive
Florence Krout
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G. M. Fulton
Leo Decker
Alma Grinn
M.E. Parsonage
Carl Judd
Amelia
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