Batavia Soldier Describes Life of a Frontline American
W. B. C. Stirling reports from Manila harbor as the transport Sherman nears to join Dewey's fleet. He details Honolulu as a potential home, the island's people, and the restless front with engagements near the capital, noting a single shipboard death and ongoing troop movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. C. Stirling
William
Manila
San Francisco
Cal
Troneluiu
Ncod
Honolulu
United States
Philadelphia
Kautz
Sherman
Llotlo
Fring
Baltimore
Dewey
Watson
Lawton
Sterling
Enquirer
Hulick
Batavia
Note from W A Stirling Regarding a Digest Copy Request
Personal letter expresses desire for a copy of the Literary Digest and mentions plans to sleep and write again. Greeting shows affection and regards to the recipient and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Digest
W. A. Stirling
A Clermont Pioneer Writes From Olney Illinois
Thomas J. Caril, long a postmaster and merchant at Olive Branch, now in his 80s, sends a letter from Olney Illinois praising the town. He details Olney’s 1842 county seat status, population around 5,000, schools, churches, parks, electric lights, water works, ice factory, and thriving commerce amid a prosperous farming region. He notes East St Louis growth to 50,000, Forest Park, and St. Louis preparations for a 1903 World's Fair, closing with courteous regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas.j. Caril
Olive Branch
Courier
Olney
Illinois
Richland County
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Olnay
Walter Works
United States
Govermental Publications
St. Louis
East St Louis
East St. Louis
Mississippi
Long Bridge
Forest Park
T.8
Cartt
Rain Dampens Family Reunion Then Clears For Community Events
Heavy rain delayed the Hulick and Weaver family reunion but the weather improved in the afternoon allowing about 500 people to attend. Alan Nichols delivered a strong welcome, Billman spoke, Lot Hulick offered a sketch, and the Clermont military band performed between a fine luncheon served by the M E church ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulick
Weaver
Sumce
Alen Nichols
Sr. Billman
Presbyterian Church
Death of an Aged Lady Neney McMullen
Mrs Neney McMullen widow of Rev W T McMullen of Owenaville died at her home there on Sunday August 6 1999 in her 84th year She was an early planter and witnessed the region's growth She was sister of Dr L W Bishop of this place Burial was at Goshen on Tuesday at 10 09 with many friends attending the services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neney McMullen
W. T. McMullen
Owenaville
L. W. Bishop
Goshen
Clermont Nostalgia Highlights Two Notable American Careers
A Clermont letter feature praises Gen. Henry C. Corbin and Judge S. L. Apple, both in their fifties, as examples that all things are possible to the young American. The correspondence recalls humble beginnings, long careers, and the shared message of courage, industry, and integrity guiding social ascent.
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Minneapolis
Kansas
H.C. County
Washington
D.C
Brazier
Olive Branch
Adjutant General’s Department
Henry C. Coubin
S. L. Apple
Ottawa County
Ingersoll Letter Provokes Debate With Pastor Klise
The famous agnostic Robert Ingersoll exchanged a sharp challenge with Rev. J W Klise of Batavia Ohio over the existence of hell. Klise, active in a politico religious group, sent a reply while Ingersoll urged him to go to Highland County. Klise later conducted a camp meeting in Madison County.
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Robert Ingersoll
Cigrmont
Key
Kise
Elise
Ingersoll
Apollyon
J. W. Klise
Batavia
Ohio
Stk
Bond Resolution Black Eye Delayed On Second Reading
Liea council meeting on Monday night reversed part of the minutes after protest by Attorney J R Woodlief and taxpayers against the $14 000 bond issue for electric light and water works. The resolution was re read and unanimously adopted after expunging disputed minutes.
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Dows Thea
Tor
Gemier
Aftirmas Tive
Mienon
Mer Whitney
Gomien
Messrs. Smith and Whitley
Apple
Tris
Woodlief
Rss
Theo Sal Canteret
Lars Tee
Ada Abeeriog
Epworth League Rally and Court Actions in Hamilton
A lengthy Epworth League gathering at Amelta featured debates on the Spanish American War and Philippine conflict with Dr. Bailey supporting U.S. stay and Dewey’s victory cited. the event included prayers, readings, and discussions by Rev. Shanor, Miss Zella Howard, and others. Separate court notices discuss divorces, partitions, and conveyance set-asides involving Gravitt and Todor families, plus various civil actions and ejectment cases in Hamilton County.
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Epworth League
Teague
Mechor
Shanor
Bailey
Anabel Flora
Zella Howard
Moscow
Mary Davis
Harriet Hitcb
Batavia
Susie
Philippines
Dr. Bailey
United States
Spain
Shapour
Dewey
Manilla
Aisa
Sapibil
Layonel
Bunge
Tiloaeh
Dtus
Tbrt
Aguinaldlo
Methodist Review
Manila
McKinley
Aguinaldo
Tig
Rome
Return of the Namv 1 Henry Schumaker visits Batavia
Henry Schumaker of Eldorado Butler county Wilisns visits New Richmond and southern Clermont after traveling to Batavia Monday. He read law at Peon & Townsley, admitted to the Batavia bar about 15 years ago, practiced there, and in 18__, left for Wel with a law partnership. He was twice elected prosecutor in a Democratic stronghold and was offered the Democratic Peoples congress nomination two years ago but declined. He remains a young man in his forties and is warmly welcomed. Albert Swing and wife of Cincinnati were guests of New Richmond relatives.
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Henry Schumaker
Eldorado
Butler County
Wilisns
Trienchs
New Richmond
Clermont
Aba
Batavia
Schumaker
Thos County
Peon & Townsley
Iss
Duvaling
Fulming
Ile
DROWNING REMAINS INVESTIGATION AND LOCAL NEWS
Coroner investigates submerged unknown man found in the Ohio River at New Richmond. Drowning presumed. remains not to be exhumed this summer under local law and police guidance amid identification efforts.
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Hiltin
New Richmond
Ohio River
Thrifty farm barn burned as farmer recovers losses
Parmer daans Deen owns a farm near Olive Bareb when a Wednesday night blaze struck his barn. The fire destroyed fifteen tons of hay and about $1500 worth of equipment, leaving Deem with empty hands. The Ohio Farmer's company will adjust a $500 loss, while the captain recalls Civil War service with the 22d Ohio and names Grant and Sherman among sympathetic friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmer Daans Deen
Olive Baareb
Deem
Spiva
Ohio Farmer's Company
From & Hall
Captain Deem
Ohio
Tus
Grant
Sherman
Veterans from Clermont county celebrate at Boston fairgrounds
To day and tomorrow veterans of the GAL RB of Clermont county will make merry at the Boston fair grounds with a camp fire this evening. Many attractions have been prepared and the lads are urged to turn out for both days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GAL RB
Clermont County
Boston
Wilt Swanger Ends Life With Large Crane Incident
Wilt Swanger, an eight year old of the Weet Union Dootniters, attempted to kill a large bine crab on Marek OS's eee dt Lignery town, standing six feet five inches tall and five feet high. The act occurred during a moment of meditation, and though his sight was reportedly good, his motive appeared misguided. He was described as harmless and a ornament to the landscape, with his day ending in contemplation. Mrs McHers is visiting her sister, Mrs John Halbiseh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilt Swanger
Marek OS
Union
Swanger
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Life On Ship Board
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U.S. A
Asne
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PE Wei Ee Ala Lee
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Pica
Waashenaton
Peabtaivt
Helen Hunt
K. Ss. Ingersoll
Klise
Highland County
Madison County
Council
J. R. Woodlief
John S. Gravitt
Stella M. Gravitt
Halington
Pontam
Linwood
William Nort
Louis Nort
Robert M. Archibald
Hettetmatt Street
Daie Peardorr
Pan
Lala Oadid
Ehene
Verte Fear Hamilton
Judaon Bienvhard
Netupati Railroad Company
Hamilton
Anna Schmittger
R. W Galbrath
Marta W. Todor
Daniel W. Man- Alog
George Kyle
Charlies A. Blekel
First National Bank
Aroanda Latham
Mary E. Crittenden
Charles Bb. Crittenden
de. Fowler
Amelta
Shance
Albert Swing
Cincinnati
Amelia
Otto
Rt Robinson
Matte
Robinson
J. J. Armatrong
Mr. Robinson
Khong
Iis Ghaettris
Soc
Speers
Ares
Hillin
Uinelonati
Hildlu
Pittsburg
Tme
Cain
Aches
Yoshie
Beatty
TVW
Etnies Revolver
Chartes Treton
Faye
Shania
Prises Ha
Philii Kennedy
Laure
Joan Moorland
Green Lawn Cemetery
Losbony
Chester
Effie Dagan
Manchester
Pirk
Mss AtcHers
Aieter, Mra
John Halbiseh
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