Veracity questioned in Clermont Sun amid attacks on election board
The Clermont Sun faces criticism over alleged false charges against Republican election board members and a disputed printing decision. The Courier condemns biased reporting and calls for honest administration, citing cases involving Moscow nominations and overcharges in public printing. Minnie Davidson closes her school at No. 8 with an afternoon program.
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Election Board
Clermont Sun
Clermont
Courier
The
Sun
T. P. Breeding
Mr. White
Frank White
Nichols
Davis
Griffith
Thancomb
Davis and Nichols
J.R. Woodlief
Moscow
Woodlief
Woodliief
Applegate
Circuit Court
Lockwood & White,Davis & Nichols Part Owners
Lockwood & White
Markley
Common Pleas Court
Davis and Nichols. This Small Amount, As Save the Sun
Bun Co
Davie & Woodslies
Supreme Court
Examiner Woods
Minnie Davidson
Republican Congressional Convention in Ohio District Six
Notice calls Republican electors in Ohio Sixth District to meeting in Greenfield on April 24 1902 for nominating a candidate for Congress and other business. Details set delegate basis per Nash vote counts with county allocations and a Wilmington 1900 resolution on delegate selection. Also precinct meetings in Clermont County on April 19 and a county convention at Batavia April 21 to elect delegates for the Greenfield event. Foley's Kidney Cure advert follows.
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Ohio
Greenfield
George K. Nash
Greene
Clermont
Wu Brown
Highland
Warren
Congressional Committee
Wilmington
Joan R. Woodlief
Batavia
F. H. Frost
Lebanon
J. F. Haverstick
Xenia
Walter L. Remley
Orab
Clermont County
Nash
Odd Fellows to Celebrate 83d Anniversary in Edenton
The I O O F Lodges of Hill District Clermont County plan an 83rd anniversary celebration in Edenton on Saturday April 26 1902 starting at 10 PM with a noon banquet. The program includes songs odes invocations addresses recitations and talks by Rev J W Bardsall Allen Glancy Miss Zitta Singsor Miss Gertrude Thompson Rev Chas W Blodgett D D J S Davidson and Miss Laura Anderson with a church dinner at 1:30 PM and a closing benediction.
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Hill District
Clermont County
Edenton
Ohio
Corres
Zitta Singsor
St. Paul M. EB
Cincinnati
Gertrude Thompson
J. W. Burdsall
Jesus
Chas. W. Blodgett
D.D. Ng
Odd Fellowship
Ee Ces J
Davidson
God
Chase case heirs vow to untangle vast Cleveland estate
The West Union Defender reports ongoing talk of Absolom Case heirs contesting a Cleveland land estate, with claims of a $80,000,000 value and sixteen potential heirs led by James Decker and Mrs George L Crawford. Also noted is the death of Anna M West at 21, with funeral details in Milford Green Lawn cemetery.
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West Union Defender
Chase
Cleveland
Absolom
Sprigg Township
Adams County
Hangington Township
Brown County
Bradford
Case
Filet
Michigan
James Decker
George L. Crawford
Absolom Case
Decker
A. M. Dimmitt
Clermonters
Tobacco Market Sags Amid Mixed Week Decline
The tobacco market shows a sluggish week with receipts down and offerings about one fourth lower than last week. Irregular trade on Tuesday and Wednesday pushed prices lower while Thursday improved. old tobacco remains a large share of sales with many hogsheads in soft order. New tobacco mainly inferior grades dragged by lower early prices but strengthened when desirable in color. best hogsheads reached 25 cents. Daily averages: Tuesday 7.67, Wednesday 8.89, Thursday 8.34, Friday 9.34.
Prominent Cincinnati Banker Joseph F. Larkin Dies
Joseph F. Larkin, a leading Cincinnati financier born 1821, died Friday evening at his son Albert M. Larkin’s Newport home after a long illness. He arrived in Cincinnati about 63 years ago and built banks and wealth, later supporting Wesley Chapel and St. Paul’s M. E. churches. He had lived in Batavia in his early years and was related to Mrs. James Robinson of this area.
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Joseph F. Larkin
Cincinnati
Albert M. Larkin
Lexington Avenue
Newport
Felicity
Wesley Chapel
St. Paul’s
M. E
James Robinson
Batavia
C C T J Holds Milford Meeting with Educational Program
The last one day meeting of the C C T J for 1002 meets at Milford on Saturday April 19 at 10 o clock. The programme includes scripture recitation singing papers and an address on Patriotism with Prof J H Grove of the O W U. Wayne Township W C T U Institute at Edenton April 5 forms new officers and reports a lively session.
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C.C.T. J
Milford
Harmon
C. W. Spicer Reding
Mildred Scott
J. H. Grove
H. L. Brunson
Wayne Township
W. C. T. U. Institute
Edenton
Witham
Flower Mission
Anna Quinby
Mra
Wolf
Zila Doughman
Lillie Osborne
Matella Doughman
Newtonnville
Local Social Observations and A Recent Fire Report
Mr and Mrs Joseph Slegins visited by Mr and Mrs Jack Downey last Sunday. Miss Lena Benjamin recently visiting at Indian Hill returned home. Harry Mullen of Boston passed through on age Wednesday. The school house of this place burned Tuesday evening. Mollie Murphy on sick list. Mrs Joseph Swarts of Boston visiting her aunt Mrs Wm Seward. Miss Blanche McCollum, recently working in the city, came home Monday.
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Joseph Slegins
Jack Downey
Lena Benjamin
Indian Hill
Harry Mullen
Boston
Scumard
Maggie
Joseph Seward
Re. Mollie Murphy
Joseph Swarts
Wm. Seward
Blanche McCollum
Judge Swing Dissents on Loss of a Leg Case
Judge Swing dissented in a circuit court decision sustaining a $10,000 verdict against Cincinnati Street Railway Co for injury causing loss of a leg. He said arguing marriage prospects from the injury was in error. The lower court ruling was upheld by Giffen and Jelke.
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the Courier
Circuit Court
Laura Wichman
Cincinnati Street Railway Company
Giffen
Jelke
Swing
Spring opening at Albert Heinrich confectionery on Mainstreet
Next week brings the annual spring opening and reception at Albert Heinrichs confectionery on Mainstreet. The event is set for April 21 with guests treated to highly skilled ices and confections, cakes, soft drinks, and fine candies.
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Albert Heinrich
Mainstreet
Young Chilean couple courted in Batavia proceeding
James Sharp and Miss Effie Ingram of Chile arrived in Batavia at seven in the morning seeking a match arranged by two men. Charles Whippy of the probate court summoned aid, opened a swift court, and Justice Lot Hulick blessed the match before the couple departed amid public congratulations. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as spring life renewer at 85 cents.
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James Sharp
Effie Ingram
Chile
Batavia
Charles Whippy
Whippy
Happines
Lot Hulick
Right of Way Progress for Amelia Trolley Line
The Ohio Turnpike Traction Company reports excellent progress in soliciting right of way from landowners for a trolley line from Amelia to this place. The project is for public benefit and will raise property values along the route, with a favorable outcome anticipated for citizens.
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Amelia
Ohio Turnpike Traction Company
Clermont Democrat resigns assessor post in Union township
Mr. Shannon who was elected assessor in the south precinct of Union township resigns. James Warren is appointed to succeed him. Shannon cites a better paying job as a reason and this marks the first Clermont Democrat resignation from office for any cause.
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Shannon
Union Township
James Warren
Clermont
Bite by Stray Dog Injures New Richmond Pharmacist
John Bleber, a popular pharmacist in New Richmond, sustained a painful hand wound Saturday night after a stray dog he had allowed in his store turned aggressive. The animal released only after a struggle. Burdock Blood Bitters is recommended for various eruptions in the article.
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John Bleber
New Richmond
Mr. Bleber
Bieber
Man Fights Trolley Crew With Rifle at Cincinnati New Richmond Route
Bill Sykes, an elderly farmer near Little Miami River, fired 14 shots at workers laying the Cincinnati and Eastern electric railway between Cincinnati and New Richmond. The foreman says the men hid in trees as Sykes used a rifle and ammunition to block progress. Authorities were told a warrant could be sworn in Cincinnati but not served outside city limits and Mt. Washington magistrate was advised.
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Cincinnati and Eastern Electric Railway
Cincinnati
New Richmond
Bill Sykes
Little
Miami River
Sykes
Holmes
Hamilton County
Mt. Washington
Locust Corner High School Commencement Program
Locust Corner high school plans its commencement with a March 25 program led by Rev. H E Armacost. The ceremony features orations on the Crusades and the Dignity of Labor, music by the Batavia Orchestra, and diplomas presented by Major Benjamin Ricker and Mrs Della Nichols. Tickets are on sale at Ayer's store.
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Locust Corner High School
H. E. Armacost
M. E
Froudel
Whistling Regiment
Nannie M
Ayer Waltz
Grigsby E. “Parvin
Fred W. Matthews
Estella B. Ayer
Walt Minnie A. Upperman
Wayland
Butler Medley
Webster
Wilbur O. Mattox
Irene M. Herbert Mareb
Blanche Woods
Viola M. Kirkpatrick
Peete Te Rei
Benjamin Ricker
F.C. English
Batavia Orchestra
Della Nichols
Ayer’s
Sheridan at the Town Hall in Batavia
The Batavia theatregoers will see Sheridan perform a mixed program of magic spiritualism and mind reading on Saturday night the 19th. He reads letters finds hidden objects and can read a book held by an audience member while blindfolded on a fully lit stage. A public noon test will be held. Tickets cost 10 20 and 80 cents.
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Batavia
Sheridan
East
Court Matters and Probate Actions in Local Ledger
Court notices include authority to borrow 500 dollars for Bethel M E Church improvements secured by mortgage, commissions reports confirmed and orders of sale in several cases, partition settled and dismissed, sale reports filed with motions, and several divorces or name restorations. Local ad promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets at Beck's Pharmacy.
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W. A. Ellsberry
M. EK
Bethel
Mary Bennet
Harvey Kilgour
John Pierce
Albert Vierce
William C. Bishop
Millard F. Petterson
Sallie N. Boulware
Wesley Watson
Charles Watson
Minnie M. Boose
Thomas C. Boose
Brook
D. W. Vaugha
Anna VY
Jones
A.C. Derricks
Wm. Smith
Beck
Chamberlain
Mrs Isabel Moorehead Dies at Home in Williamsburg
Mrs Isabel Moorehead aged 53 died at her Williamsburg home on Sunday evening April é after a sudden fainting spell that afternoon. She had been in usual health prior to the attack and was unable to be revived. She leaves a husband and four children.
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Isabel Moorehead
Williamsburg
Trolley line expansion speeds to be doubled force promised
The Columbia to Bethel trolley project with a Coney Island detour plans full operation by July 4 and will employ 400 men and 200 teams tomorrow. Nicholas Wolf, Cincinnati clothier promoter, backs the line as a major venture advancing toward completion. A souvenir book on Sault Ste. Marie and Canadian resorts is offered free with rate quotes and travel arrangements by J W Conrad, Toledo general agent.
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Columbia
Bethel
Coney Island
Nicholas Wolf
Taiior
Cincinnati
Clair
Upper Lake
Michigan
White Star Line
J. W. Conrad
Gen. Agt
Toledo
Two New South Side Streets Platted for Batavia
Public improvement in Batavia 18 presents two broad streets laid out south of Broadway ready for grading. Lands laid off into building lots along Landsune street and Clarke avenue will form attractive features for a town famed for beauty and homes. Clarke avenue honors Clermont county statesman. Victoria Place continues the street grid beyond.
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Broadway
M.A. Gregg
Fourth
Fifth
Ill
Gregg
Landsune Stree
Clarke Avenue
Louer
Clermont County
Vicetoria Place
Berlioz Requiem and Bach Mass Planned for Cincinnati Festival
Lovers of orchestration eye the Fifteenth May Music Festival in Cincinnati featuring an augmented Berlioz Requiem with 150 players, four brass bands, brass choirs, and a four-point stage layout. The Bach Mass in B minor, at 4:30, promises grand instrumental color and dramatic sacred scenes interpreted beyond standard liturgical form.
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Cincinnati
Berlioz
Bach
Bethel Social Notes and Local Events Highlight Week
Miss Gail Steelman hosted by Miss Leona Laycock in Bethel. Several residents change jobs and travel to Cincinnati, Middletown, and Georgetown. Bethel High plans April 50 commencement at Baptist church with Belistedy concert. Dr Trout and wedding news plus a pneumonia death. Continuous community updates and upcoming events.
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Gail Steelman
Mt. Holly
Leona Laycock
Dora Parker
Middletown
George Wageman
Marathon
Jessie Hannah
Lizzie Pierce
Hamersville
G. H. Willis
Cincinnati
Miss White
Feesburg
Mary Holmes
Tom Bredwell
T. J. Williams
Georgtown
Mary Harris
Lindale
M. E. Studer
Mina Davidson
Crosstown
Bethel High School
Baptist Church
Belistedv
Opera House
Trout
Lowell Clare
Fannie Bethymer
George Smnith
Rev. Updike
Williamsburg
Christian Church
Holden
West
Crane
Holmes’ Hospital
Spillman Riggs
Milford Notes Include Weddings Visits And Social Events
Bert Tudor visits with his parents after a West stay as Miss Edith McFarland of Dayton visits Milford. Miss Carrie Noble of Milford marries Phillip J. Mulien of Rome Georgia at the Grand Hotel Cincinnati. Rev Lesoard performs the ceremony. Melissa Tudor attends as a guest. J M Wattison returns from Porto Rico. The Ladies Aid of the M E church will host Mrs EB. CO Harding on Wednesday April 11. Teachers attending the April 19 association at the town hall will be served a dinner by the ladies for 25 cents. Major Buckingham and wife receive congratulations as South Milford residents boast of their neighbor.
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Bert Tudor
West
A H. Tudor
Edith McFarland
Dayton
Millford
Carrie Noble
Milford
Phillip J. Mulien
Rome
Georgia
Grand Hotel
Cheinnati
Lesoard
Melissa Tudor
Ee J. M. Wattison
Portoleo
Ladies Aid Society
M. EE
EB. CO
Harding
Tawn Hall
Buckingham
South Milford
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Recon
Joseph Walker
FE. V. Barrere
O. E. Young
Stonelick
Amelia Locust Corner
Bantam Union North
Union
Novi
Witt
Scccuc
Williamabure
Republican Congress Uitee
Charles DA
Onalcom- Wson
Foley’s
John Bunn
J. W. Bardsall
Fitzpatrick
Allen Glancy
Laura Anderson
Teal Hotel
Vincinnati Conservatory of
Muaic
Aprigtt
Anna M. West
Willowville
John K. West
Bailey
Green Lawn
Cler
Monter
Ounce
J. W. Miller
New Orleans
California
Los Angeles
Modest
Mony
Foley
John Bunn & Son
Ohlo
Heinricis
New Rich
Gossil
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