County Convention Nominates Hildebrant for Sixth District
Republican county convention at city hall endorses Hon. Charles Hildebrant for Congress and instructs delegates to renominate him. Roosevelt and Hanna praised. party unity lauded as delegates choose a slate including Geo. E. Printy and W. E. Moore for the Greenfield congressional meeting.
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Republican County
City Hall
Greenfield
To-Morrow
Milton W. Gatch
Milford
George McMurchy
New Richmond
McMurchy
Bertram Hitch
T. G. Foster
C. B. Vandergort
Miami
F. K. Thurber
Ohio
Wm. Brown
Batavia
Geo. Printy
K. McDonald
J. C. Roberts
Don Gatch
James Hicks
J. O. Rapp
Courier
D. K. McDonald’s
Hulick & Bishop’s
Samuel Sprague
Frank Roberts
John K. West
W.E. Moore
Oliver Linton
Dangeters
Washington
Pocmiai
Committee On
Viermont County
Greeneld
A. Q. Hildebrant
Congress
Roosevelt
Joseph B. Foraker
United States
Marcus A. Hanna
Congress of the United States
Con W. Gatch
James R. Hicks
Geo. E. Printy
Horace Hicksa
W. E. Moore
G. W. McMurehy
David Irwin
O. W. Linton
J.B. Cover
O. W. Caldwell
Delegates Withdraw After Convention Adjourms
A list of names from the trar business delegates is followed by notice that the convention adjourned as action of miscellaneous avention ends. The scene shifts to Henry Bergmann J. E. Reeves J. Basa with a closing line on proceedings.
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Geo. W. Miller
John Resh
Avention
Death of Homer J Higgins of Georgetown noted
Comrades of the 59th Ohio announce the death of Homer J Higgins, formerly of Georgetown. He served from youth, rose to sergeant and led mounted orderlies on General Dick’s staff until mustered out in 1864. He lived in Bloomington Illinois for about twenty five years, dying April 4 at 59. He was linked to the Higgins pioneer family and to Captain R H Higgins of the U S revenue service.
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Homer J. Higgins
Georgetown
59Th Ohio
Higgins
Louisville
Bloomington
Illinois
Brown County
R. H. Higgins
U. S. Revenue Service
New York Health Dept Seizes Alum Baking Powder
New York City Health Department confiscates nearly two tons of alum baking powder and dumps it into the river. Analysis names the product as an alum powder with pulverized rock, with further quantities found in a Sixth Avenue department store. The piece notes differing state approaches to banning alum powders and urges consumers to buy established brands to avoid risk to families.
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New York
Health Department
Sixth Avenue
England
Missouri
Railroads and Transports Update From Various Sources
A survey of transportation matters notes block signaling replacing dispatchers to prevent collisions. A Russellville meeting on April 22 discussed C G P extension plans with attendees. Bell Company wire work shifts connect Georgetown and Central Union network. N W plans water pumping to Winchester. C E traction surveys extend to Bantam fairgrounds. A laborer at Olive Branch with red liquor caused a disturbance. Mayor Ely dismissed assault charges after the witness refused to testify, and the case was closed with no further action.
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Russellville
Bell Company
Georgetown
Central Union Company
Bell Telephone
Batavia
Erthel
Winchester
C. & E. Traction Line
Bantam Fair Grounds
Lightner
Olive Branch
Frank Roby
Ely
Anna Lewis
Township Education Board appoints teachers for districts
At the April meeting the township board of education appointed teachers for districts including George S. Avey Olive Branch Nog Sidh Sidh Bl AURILOX Saintes te ey 2a A ORISA IeD 5 Lodi H. Brown Greenbrier 6 Win D. Groves Summitt 7 John Drummond Glancy s Forest Still 9 O J Swing principal Nelile Butler Druimate Mt. Holly 12 J C Honaker Abigal Watkins primary 14 M E Groves Elmwood Vacancies noted for November 1 3 11 13. Salaries set at 50 dollars per month for principals and inexperienced teachers 35 dollars for experienced teachers 10 dollars. Schools operate seven months.
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George S. Avey
Olive Branch
Lodi H. Brown
Greenbrier
Win
D. Groves
Summitt
John Drummond
Glancy’s
Lillian Robinson
Forest Still
J. Swing
Nelile Butler
Druimaty Peat Nee Cen Tar Rais
Mt. Holly
J. C. Honaker
Bitalipat Abigal Watkins
Aston
M. E. Groves
Elmwood
Maroons to Meet Goshens in Saturday Boston Ball Game
A ball game between the Maroons and Goshens is set for Saturday at the Boston ball grounds. The Maroons include players from Boston and Batavia, while the Goshens are the regular home team. Play starts at 2 pm with 10 cent admission. Lou Buerkle will umpire, noted as a fair official.
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Maroons
Goshens
Boston
Batavia
Lou Buerkle
Batavia School Board Opens New Session with Changes
The Batavia board reorganized choosing Joseph Kidd as president and Joseph I. Beck as member, with Louis Buerkle in first term and Parrott winning a tie break over Lloyd Hulick. Frank Brown and Frank Knauer serve, no treasurer elected yet. Faculty includes J. E. Collins as superintendent and Cecile Halick as principal along with Edith Griffith and others. Williamsburg board also reorganized appointing Wilson as superintendent Thalman as principal and new teachers. Fuhr and Chatterton named to the board. Additional notes describe a medical ointment testimonial and a local ad for a dinner set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia School Board
Joseph I. Beck
Louis Buerkle
Joseph Kidd
Mr. Beck
BE. K. Parrott
Lloyd Hulick
Parrott
Hulick
Frank Brown
Frank Knauer
J. E. Collins
Cecile Halick
Edith Griffith
Belle McDonald
Julia Long
Lelia Anderson
Adah Leonard
Elma Townsley
Mies Anderson
Hatfield
Williamsburg
Wilson
Thalman
Annie Collins
Sadie West
Lyda Garner
Ella Behymer
John C. Fuhr
Chas, Chatterton
W. W. Widimeyer
J.C. Fuhr
J. J. Holden
J.T. Allen
Charles McNutt
Bishop Thorburn to Speak at M E Church and Milford
The pastor reports Bishop Thorburn will preach at the M E church next Sunday morning April 27 and address the Milford missionary convention Monday morning April 28 at 10. If the bishop cannot attend due to illness Bishop Worley of China will substitute.
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M. E
Thorburn
Milford
India
Worley
China
Cynthia A. Richards
Bantam
Jagrippe
Old Bethel Church
No figures on courthouse clock dial disappoints Batavia readers
The Xenia Republican notes dissatisfaction over the decision to omit clock numerals at the courthouse. It cites the builder that figures are no longer standard, and passersby focus on the hands anyway, making the absence less notable to locals. The piece also covers local obituaries and social updates about residents in Bantam, Batavia, and Newport.
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Court House
Grapes In Ohio Learn Timely Spray Methods For Rot
Ohio Experiment Station bulletin advises grape growers on rot prevention with repeated spraying using Bordeaux mixture and soda Bordeaux as timing moves from pre fruit stage to post July spray. It warns against Eau Celeste as harmful to foliage and ripening.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Ohio
Tobacco market quiet with limited offerings this week
Market activity was subdued with little price movement from last week. Total offerings were small and absorption swift, as common grades dominated and buyers showed limited energy. Colery tobacco fetched 26% cents for top bright. several lots of old crop averaged $8.32 per hundred pounds.
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Colery Tobacco
Soldiers graves to be marked with government headstones
About two weeks ago the Courier noted boxes of government headstones sent to the G A R post. Last week the contents were opened. 15 stones short of the list were found missing. The stones look handsome and will be placed at once. Read list includes John Bauer, John Auater, Daniel Crow, W W Mount, Jacob Woorstell, A Moore, W H Robinson, Jesse Stagg, C H Kalp, John Barr, O W Rhodes, Randolph Kain, John W Robinson, G B Gill, J M Kaln. The remainder likely lost or misrouted.
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G. A. KR. Post
John Bauer
89Th Ohio Infantry
John Auater
7Th
Ohio Cavalry
Daniel Crow
W. W. Mount
C. V.C
Jacob Woorstell
C. A. Moore
W. H.H. Robinson
O. V
Jesse Stagg
U. 8
Marine Corps
C. H. Kalp
John Barr
O. W. Rhodes
V. I. Randolph Kain
John W. Robinson
Gill
C. T. J.M. Kaln
City of Pittsburg steamer fire disaster at Cairo claims many lives
The steamer City of Pittsburg burned at Cairo on Sunday night. About 68 lives died as the fire swept the hold with diabolical speed. 66 passengers and 75 crew were aboard. many escaped in nearly nude state. Some perished while trying to reach the bank. a mother saw three children drown. The fire origin is in the hold, no river steamer passed the scene for ten hours. Passengers largely from Cincinnati. vessel regarded as unlucky and had burned before. Loss estimated at $80,000.
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City of Pittsburg
Cairo
Lst
Cincinnati
Pursuit of Pink Takes Hunt Through Amelia and Cincinnati
Amelia citizens and Rev J A Rader pursue A O Pinkston a preacher who vanished after fleeing from a likely prosecution. Pinkston known as chief evangelist arrived in Amelia in February drew crowds at revivals then left with a woman and now eludes police and church leaders. Mrs Pinkston vows divorce and wants him prosecuted with church support and police help.
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A. O. Pinkston
Amelia Baptist Church
Cincinnati
Pinkston
West Ninth Street
J. A. Rader
Amelia
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Ware’s Chapel
Kentucky
Cincinnatti
Chie
Wilhiamsville
Injury to Clermont Lady From Horse Steed
Smith Townsley learned Saturday from his daughter Mrs. Mattie Mann in Flingsville Kentucky that she was thrown from a horse while returning home from a visit. She sustained a fracture of the left lower leg just below the knee and a painful sprain of the right ankle with other bruises. The horse bolted after galloping and nearly ran away, causing the saddle to turn and throw her to the ground. Mrs. Mann is recovering at home under care with her husband and friends attending.
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New Richmond Independent
Smith Townsley
Batavia
Mattie Mann
Flingsville
Kentucky
Townsley
Charles Haddeke & Co Brokers Prosper in Cincinnati Market
Charles Haddeke and Co owners of the Unio Trust Building corner Fourth and Wales Cincinnati enjoy public confidence and a growing business. Fs partners belong to the Cincipps Stock Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade with prompt courteous handling. They hold a large stake in Clermont county.
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Charles Haddeke & Co
Unio Trust Building
Corner Fourth and Wales
Cincinnati
Publiica
Cincipps> Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Clermont County
Young Highland man ends life to save his mind
Leslie Roads of Highland county shot himself at his Poo Post Office home, leaving a note claiming he feared losing his mind. He was 22, brother of Con Roads of Hillsboro Bank and nephew of John Halitt, cashier. his family described as wealthy.
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Lesiie Roads
Highland County
Poo
Con. Roades
Hillsboro Bank
John Halitt
Paint
High Meat Thefts Lead to Arrests in Wilh amesville
Ed Fuller and George Carter were arrested last week on charges of stealing provisions from B. N. Meyer a Wilh amesville huckster. The missing meat was found at Benjamin Carter on Oli Branch. The defendants claimed a drunken romp motive and were sent to jail in default of bond. The grand jury convenes this week to hear the case. Both youths are described as hardworking and not usually prone to crime.
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Ed Fuller
George Carter
B. N. Meyer
Huckster
Wilhamesville
Benjamin Carter
Oli Branch
Squire McGuire
Milford resident promotes Batavia as ideal residence town
Major J B Wallace of Milford urges buyers to relocate to Batavia. He promises churches sects schools fresh air pure water shade fishing hunting and fast communication with electric lights and libraries. He invites readers to join the progressive movement with marching rhetoric.
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J. B. Wallace
Milford
Batavia
James
County Clerks See Bill Pass After House Debate
At Columbus the House passed a bill extending county clerk terms by five months after earlier opposition. Supporters swarmed the state house with boosters and rolls, while telegraph and telephone wires buzzed. A motion to reconsider carried and the measure passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Jate
State House
Bell Tolling Irks Hillsboro Residents Over School Bell
The Hillsboro Gazette reports frequent tolling of a school building bell, tolls ten to twelve times daily, upsetting residents including the sick and nervous. Citizens urge the janitor to stop the practice, citing no clear reason for the tolling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro Gazette
Hilsboro
Mind Reading Exhibition Impresses Batavia Crowd
Sheridan the man of mystery demonstrated his powers in Batavia on Saturday night and again at noon. Two volunteers hid a can of potash, which he traced across the ground to its hiding place in Buerkle's meat store. He then led them to Bunn's drug store and restored the can to its original position among others. No collusion was believed. Sheridan, bright and polished, delighted a large audience with his feats.
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Sheridan
Batavia
Buerkle
Bunn
Free Scholarships Expanded at Ober State University
At the last board meeting the free scholarship rule was amended. A two year scholarship in Agriculture and Domestic Science will be granted to one student per Ohio county. if no applicant in a county a two year scholarship in Veterinary Medicine may be granted. Scholarships cover incidental and fixed lab fees, with material costs and breakage deposits paid by the student. There are about one hundred current free scholars. Appointments are by County Boards of Agriculture or Farmers Institute Society where no board exists. For information contact Professor Thomas F Hunt, Ohio State University, Columbus.
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Board of Trustew
College of Agriculture and Domestic Science
Ohio
College of Veterinary Medicine
Coemicn
Ober State University
County Boards of Agriculture
Boar of Agriculture
Farmers’ Institute Society
Thomas F. Hunt
Ohio State University
Columbus
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Mem
Charles Quinn Hildebrant
Him
U.S
Ohio State Assembly
C. B, Vandervort
Ww. M. Brown
E. C. Ireton
Dr. H. B. Buchan
Charles Pommert
E. C. Patchell
Thomas Williams
F. M. Frazier
W. H. Mead
J. A. McCullough
John Foster
Chas. Frazier
Link White
J. R. Woodlief
Wa. C. Bishop
Charles Rybolt
T. H. Leever
C. B. van
C. L. Ireton
Geo. Castien
Resin Hawkins
C.c. Kearns
William Rutherford
M. Young
L. W. Hitch
John Ayer
W.A. Simmons
Chas, Cord
Stanley Hulick
D. K. McDonald
L. L. Harding
M. W. Gatch
Henry Bergmann
J. E. Reeves
NEW York Board OF Health
Dan
Gerous
Var
Ious
Township Board of Education
Dean
C. W. Lenhart
Bowling Green
Raarp Bros
Bishop Thorburn
Bob Lynn
Newport
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Quinn Leonard
Gibson House
Charley Fishback
Mies Bya South
Walnut Hills
Tobacco Market
Foley
John Bunn & Son
Batayla, O
Allen Nichola
French Lick Springs
Indiana
Thomas Lewie
Company F
Amelia Evangelist
Clermont Lady
Popular Firm
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