Seated for Summer Trip Knauer Guides Rockers to Illinois
Chairman John Knauer begins his annual journey with a wagon loaded with rockers of all styles and prices. He travels through farm homes trading for cash while keeping a bed, stove, fishing gear, and ice in reach. Clark Wasner and Emery Anderson with George Lewis also start similar treks into Indiana.
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John Knauer
Illinois
Knauer
Clark Wasner
Emery Anderson
George Lewis
Indiana
Presbyterian Installation at Georgetown Church
After years, Georgetown Presbyterian welcomes Rev Green as pastor with Friday installation. The Portsmouth Presbytery assigns Rev Ewart to preside Rev Arnold to preach the sermon Rev Hench to charge the pastor and Rev Van Dyke to charge the congregation.
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Presbyterian Church
Georgetown
Dr. Green
Presbytery
Portsmouth
Ewart
Winchester
Arnold
Hench
van Dyke
Marathon to Host Chair Factory Initiative
Williamsburg business men plan a new chair factory at Marathon to serve a growing area. The project aims to spur local industry, attract growth as population and wealth rise, and benefit transport links for distribution and future expansion.
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Williamsburg
Marathon
Maple Grove Man Wm. Dutchford Dies Suddenly in Garden
Wm. Dutchford of Maple Grove died Tuesday afternoon while working in his garden at age 82. He had long resided in the area and was highly respected. An inquest was held today by Coroner Gatch.
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Wm. Dutchford
Maple Grove
Gatch
Editor Charged With Criminal Libel in Hillsboro Dispatch Case
E N Workman editor of the Hillsboro Dispatch is charged with criminal libel for a disputed item about Granville Hockman landlord of the Clifton House. Hockman filed the affidavit. Workman was held by the mayor and posted bond for grand jury appearance.
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Granville Hockman
Clifton House
E. N. Workman
Hillsboro Dispatch
Hockman
Workman
Ohio Gas Venture Faces Setback in Warren County Franchises
Ohio Fuel Supply Company sought Warren County and other towns like Lebanon and Mason to lay mains and offer 30 cent gas. The plan aimed at Cincinnati as the main objective but faced opposition from Cincinnati Gas and Electric. Now reports say Cincinnati Gas Company has secured a 99 year lease, potentially ending the light for all when it expires.
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Ohio Fuel Supply Company
Lebanon
Mason
Waynesville
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company
Cincinnati Gas Company
Mexican War Veterans Pension Bill Advances
The Senate passed a bill to raise Mexican war veterans pensions from 12 to 20 dollars monthly. Sixty years after the war, about 5,000 soldiers remain alive. The annual cost of the increase would be under 500,000 dollars ifHouse approval follows.
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Senate
Mexico
House
Special session to apportion road fund to counties
A special session of the commissioners will be held tomorrow to act on distribution of the road fund. The $150,000 fund, appropriated by the last Legislature, is to be shared among counties. Deputy Auditor Moyer has applied for Clermont's share, expected to arrive tomorrow.
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Moyer
Clermont
Batavia Boy Promoted to Colorado Assignment
Dale Parrott, once a clerk in the Interior Department's land division in Washington, has been given an important mission to Colorado. The young local promotor is making an excellent record and is believed to handle the complex duties well.
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Dale Parrott
Interior Department
Washington
Colorado
Man Sentenced under False Pretenses Plea
Long was arraigned Monday with C. B. Nichols appointed to defend. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 90 days in the workhouse with costs, but nonpayment of costs will not confine him in the workhouse.
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Long
C. B. Nichols
Real Estate Broker Earns Commission Despite Deal Failure
Judge John A. Murphy of Hamilton common pleas holds that a broker is entitled to a 2 percent commission if he brings together a prospective buyer and owner, even if the sale falls through not due to the broker. The ruling emphasizes the broker’s role and right to compensation regardless of outcome.
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John A. Murphy
Hamilton
Mt Holly Schools to Hold April Exercise Evening
Prof C E Smith will lead a Monday evening program by pupils in Mt Holly Schools. The event on April 90 promises a very delightful entertainment.
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C.E. Smith
Clermont residents displaced with missing man in California disaster
In the danger belt many Clermonters reside in California cities San Francisco and Los Angeles. Notables include Will Nichols M L Bryan Mage Cary Henry Kunz Ella McCaskey Henry Davis and families Fred Fisher and others. In San Francisco J D Moreton and Harry Everheart’s family are reported. William Edwards is missing after a home destruction and is feared buried in the ruins.
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California
Los Angeles
Will Nichols
M. L. Bryan
Mage Cary
Henry Kunz
Ella McCaskey
Henry Davis
William Elston
Nannie Witham
Fred Fisher
Charles Cross
Anna Barber
San Francisco
J. D. Moreton
Harry Everheart
Wm. Everheart
Milford
William Edwards
Mr. Edwards
Fred Free
Redlands
Hermit of the Hills: Williamsburg Recluse Dies at 81
Samuel Carter, a Williamsburg resident who lived a simple, solitary life close to nature, died at age 81. He spun wool, fished, hunted, gardened, and valued frugality and modesty, rarely leaving his cottage near the river and church bells. His life stood as an example of quiet, wholesome living. Commissioners meet on May 1 for a three day session.
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Williamsburg
Pope
Samuel Carter
Fieet
Carter
Clermont Stockmen win Silver Cup at Washington Court House
A grand horse show in Washington Court House drew 600 fine horses and over 5 000 spectators. The Woodward Bros. of Perintown, the Clermont stockmen, captured the Silver Cup for the best roadster amid displays of plow horses saddlers drivers and high-bred stock across a wide range of breeds.
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Washington D. H
Clermont
Woodward Bros
Perintown
Chimes From Churches A Salute To Local Sermons
Rev Trumbull Lee will preach here May 13 and join the general assembly at Des Moines as a commissioner. Communion at Bantam next Sunday. Sunday school conventions set for Goshen and Clermont area with a rich program. The Presbyterian theme centers on Benificence and The Overcoming Life. Epworth League and Junior League meet with prayers and elections. Catholic mission services May 6. Local colored churches report prosperity and attendance.
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Trumbull Lee
Philadelphia
Batavia Church
Des Moines
General Assembly
Bantam Church
Twoship
Presbyterian Church
Goshen
Stonelick Township
Baptist Church
Clermont
Batavia
Clermont Sunday School Association
Amelia
San Francisco
Mt Holly man loses foot in mill accident
Thane Carley recently left his Home in Mt Holly to work in a Bloomfield Illinois saw mill. While operating a circular saw his leg became entangled and his foot was severed at the ankle. He faces a lengthy recovery and the sympathy of friends.
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Thane Carley
Mt. Holly
Bloomfield
Ilinola
bin Lege
Banks Report Strong Holdings in Clermont and Nearby Counties
A quarterly table shows solid bank conditions across the region. Institutions listed include First National Sardinia, People’s National Georgetown, First National Georgetown, National Bank Ripley, and Citizens National Lebanon with substantial individual deposits and demand certificates. Other banks in Batavia Wilmington New Richmond and Bethel display sizable balances, totals and related certificates, indicating healthy liquidity and varied debt instruments.
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First National
Sardinia
People’s National
Georgetown
National Bank
Ripley
Citizen’s National
Lebanon
Milford National
First National, Bank
Batavia
Wilmington
Clinton County Bank
Wimington
Lebanon National
Warren National
Franklin
Firet National
Loveland
New Richmond
Kone
Bethel
Counterfeit Coin Found Behind Wall in Lebanon Harness Shop
A Lebanon harness shop worker discovered a loose brick containing 26 counterfeit silver U S half dollars dated 1892 to 1896. The fake coins bore genuine-looking rings and were seized by the marshal after investigators confirmed the falsity. The room had been used by a former Italian fruit vendor firm now relocated to Hillsboro.
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Hugh Coyne
Lebanon
U.S
Hillsboro
Splendid Nuptials At Roghts Town Presbyterian Church
Miss Martha Beesom Carson and Milton Boyd Craighead wed at the Roghts Town Presbyterian Church Indiana on Wednesday April 18. Rev William Carson officiated before about 500 guests as families mark a high society union between prominent Batavian clergy and Richmond manufacturing circles.
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Martha Beesom Carson
Milton Boyd Craighead
Presbyterian Church
Roghtstown
Indiana
William Carson
Richmond
Clermonters
Moore's School Ends Year With Arbor Day Celebration
Pupils under teacher C A Meeker entertained patrons with arbor day activities and forest preservation efforts. A flag pole was raised, attendance this year was a record, six pupils achieved perfect attendance across two terms, and parents praised the year’s work.
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Moore's School
C. A. Meeker
New Trolley Link Aims to Tie New Richmond to Portsmouth
New Richmond anticipates a new continuous trolley line linking Clermont towns to Portsmouth with Cleveland financiers backing the project. Locals boast of early Clermont talks and river-area support, expecting an official trip to review the proposed route this week.
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New Richmond
Clermont
Alby
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Cleveland
Grand Jury Recommends Indictments After Long Session
After a three day session ending Friday the grand jury reported examining 85 witnesses in 19 cases. It returned 12 indictments, six against one man C T Long for obtaining money under false pretenses. Indictments named Warren F E Judd for housebreaking and stealing O N Du Brul for false claims to public officer Edward Jackson for abandonment of and failure to provide for children Ad Hughes for breaking into a barn Ed Fuller for assault with intent to rob William E Judd and Peter Ross for burglary and larceny.
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C. T. Long
Warren FE. Judd
O. N. du Brul
Edward Jackson
Ad Hughes
Same
Ed Fuller
William E. Judd
Peter Ross
Uncle Jim Yancy Claims East Fork Fishing Title
Uncle Jim Yancy asserts the East Fork fishing championship and requests the “loving minnie bucket with three handles” trophy after a fair day on the stream. He caught five black beauties while rivals including Uncle Jim Brown and attorney Frazier joined the field. Sylvester Binkley showcases a new “never surrender” hook that traps bass with a safety-pin like clamp.
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Jim Yancy
East Fork
Jim Brown
Frazier and
Hicks
Dan Reynolds
Sylvester Binkley
Yancy
Mr. Binkley
Binkley
Suit Filed Over Family Breakup and Damages
Thomas Marshall of Blanchester sues his mother in law Mrs. Eliza Quinby of Edenton and her daughter Anna a recitationist and temperance evangelist in Cincinnati circuit court seeking 25000 damages claiming their actions disrupted his domestic economy caused family strife and led to bankruptcy.
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Thomas Marshall
Blanchester
Cincinnati
Inlaw
Eliza Quinby
Edenton
Anna
Marshall
University Settlement to Build River Side Cottage for Working Families
The University Settlement Company of Cincinnati plans a spring project to erect a $5,000 cottage on the old Parker Academy site. The facility will offer city working girls and families a free summer outing with no charges, aiming to elevate the poor and promote charitable service.
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The
University Settlement Company
Cincinnati
Parker Academy
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