Williamsburg Institute session dazzles with lectures and music
The meeting features De votional exercises, addresses by Dr Hully on geography and Eugene Field, and notes on teacher diplomas. Supt Van Cleve urges kindness and neatness, with a long list of attendees, speakers, and future site bids across Batavia Owensville and Williamsburg.
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Dawson
van Cleve
Swanee River
Dr. Hully
Robert Burns
Carrie Redrow
Schmucker
Gen
Ballington Booth
Christ
Darling
Sea Island
Mayme
Eloise Airey
Widmeyer
Hully
Eugene Field
Ohio
Maud Utter
Edna Stouder
Retna Layman
Stella Swope
Frank Turton
Mother Goose
Paola Francesca
Dante’s
Francesca
Mary Orebaugh
Schmacher
Socrates
Delphi
Greece
Tillie Purcell
Mies Weidinger
Miss Puarcell
Supt
People’s College
Mamie Teal
Batavia
Joseph Thalman
Geo. W. Witham
Florence Wilson
A.T. Marah
Legtitute
H.C. Minnich
8. C. Schmucker
Lincoln Hully
A. M. Dawson
C. W. Welch
G. W. Gudgeon
Amelia
Court notes show quiet week with probate and licenses
The courts in session report little business aside from probate matters. Final accounts, guardian actions, and a few sales and distributions are noted, with a lunacy inquest and guardianship restorations. Marriage licenses and real estate transfers are listed, including several property deals and stock distributions.
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Grier B. Christy
Joseph B. Christy
Calvin Fridman
Isaac
Albert Bushman
John B. Turner
Oliver P. Trees
Minnie Pierce
Ira Pierce
Anna T. Ward
Sarah Roberts
C.G. & P. Railroad Company
Batavia Turnpike and Miami Bridge Company
A. T
Frank W
J. Howard Roudebush
F. J Roudebush
Ellen R. Medaris
Cincinnati Street Railway Company
Emma KR. Marsh
Hattie R. Shera
United States Steel Corporation
Sarah J. Miller
Goshen
State Hospital
H.L. Nichols
James Garland Moore
Fred C. Banister
Marion T. Banister
Ward
Lillie Wrigglesworth
J. H. Wrigglesworth
Rehearing Sought in Anna Oppenheimer Case in Probate Court
Last week a Hamilton County probate court saw an application for a rehearing in the Anna Oppenheimer infanticide case under Section 7165. Judge McNeill explained the provision allows an examining court upon petition when no indictment has been found, with scope to discharge, bail, or remand after examination. The grand jury returned a true bill for murder in the first degree before a rehearing could occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
Mra
Anna Oppenheimer
McNeill
Probate
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised For Children
A Nashville mother credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with curing her three year old son’s lifelong indigestion. She reports doctors failed, but after one bottle the child became well and thriving. Sold by Nash's Pharmacy.
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Henry Carter
Central St
Nashville
Tenn
Nash
Batavia Machine & Tool Company Expands Capital and Plant
Messrs Carrell and Jamieson plan to raise capital from 4000 to 8000 for the Batavia Machine and Tool Company. They will erect large new buildings, greatly increase the workforce, and double output to meet orders. The firm is led by skilled Mr Carrell and capable Mr Jamieson, both noted for integrity and business skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Carrell & Jamieson
Batavia Machine & Tool Company
Carrer
Jamieson
City considers Batavia sewer plan with waterworks links
A special council meeting discussed building sewers for Batavia to serve waterworks growth. Proposals include a Matin street sewer linking to a townwide line, traps at Main streets, and drainage into a creek by state health officers. No action. next meeting to revisit. Also notes upcomings primaries and senatorial convention with about 70 delegates.
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Batavia
Matin
Main Street
State Board of Health
Deaths in Amelia and Batavia Chronicle 1903
Four citizens die from disease and old age in Amelia and Batavia. Lucretia Sprague of North Street Batavia died Aug 17 1903 aged 18 years wife of Andrew Sprague and mother of seven. Josiah Strimple a Batavia resident died Aug 16 aged nearly 82. Ezekiel Nash Clermont pioneer died Aug 14 after a long farming life. Elizabeth Dial Amelia widow of Shadrach Dial died Aug 13 aged 85. Funeral services and burial details noted for each.
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Lucretia Robinson Sprague
North Street
William Wesley
Rachel Ann Robinson
W. H. H. Robinson
John P. Robinson
George W. Dennison
Andrew J. Spragué
Billman
Josiah Strimple
Elk Lick
Groesbeck
Hamilton County
Clermott
Grosbeck
Batavia
Lindsey ©. Moore
George
Dayton
Asa
California
Harry
Hamlet
John
Columbus
Amanda
Mary E. Perry
Decased
Ohio
Batavla G. A. R. Post
Ezekiel Nash
Clermont
Amelia
Violet
Olive Branch
C. W. Nash
Aden Nash
Elizabeth C. Dial
Shadrach Dial
W. S. Dial
Connecticut
Fielding Dial
Batavia Bank
M. E
Armacos
Lucy
Wyandot public office graft findings spark Clermont county rebuke
State examiners report in Wyandot reveals overcharges by Clerk Sterner and Sheriff Cliffe, with deputies drawing improper pay and significant restitu tion. The piece contrasts Wyandot restitution totals with Clermont county’s alleged lack of action and questions who serves as prosecutor.
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Enquirer
Wyandot
Bligs
Ira Pontius
Pontius
Adam Pontius
T. D. Lanker
Clermont County
Speidel
Clermont
A.L. Sterner
C. W. Cliffe
Sterner
Cliffe
Clermonter
John
Davidson
German Farmer’s Case Cited in Boston Fair Letter
Rev Joseph Pope of Rich Fountain Missouri publishes a German farmer George Hoellerer’s account of relief from rheumatism after using Dodd’s Kidney Pills. Hoellerer says initial improvement after one box led to six more and he can now farm and perform tasks. The letter accompanies praise for the pastor’s work.
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Rich Fountain
Joseph Pope
Dodd
Teaching staff and lectures listed in Clermont county report
Copies of the Courier from last week and this will prove of special interest to teachers and educators. They include a full list of those engaged in teaching in Clermont county, a report of the institute, proceedings, and a synopsis of several lectures. Copies may be obtained at this office.
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Mt. Holly
Amphion
Collins
Batavia
Comac
Hully
Kirgan
Lupts
Wilson
Witham
Turpipaes
Davis
Gus Wolf
Courier
COC
Mayme
Eloise Alrey
Owensville
Institute
Clermont County
Republican Senatorial convention planned in Batavia
The Ripley Bee notes Batavia will host the Republican Senatorial convention on August 25. It cites chatter that two or three ambitious Republicans seek the nomination in what is described as a strong Republican year, suggesting unusual outcomes may occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Bee
Batavia
Ohio fair run by G A Kennedy at Sardinia
One man in Ohio operates a popular fair at Sardinia. G A Kennedy owns and runs the exhibition which began on the first and runs through September 4. A catalogue lists premiums to attract entrants and the feature events promise public entertainment and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
G. A. Kennedy
Sardinia
New Richmond Attorney Resigns in Philippine Service
John W. Hausserman, a popular New Richmond native and rising attorney, resigns as assistant solicitor general in the Philippines to join a New York firm as Manila representative. He cites salary inadequacy of 1200 per year as the reason for stepping down from a high ranking post near the Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
John W. Hausserman
New Richmond
Islands
New York
Manila
Phillippines
Hausserman
Adams County Girl Leaps From Train At Vanceburg
Miss Ridenent, a 20 year old Adams county resident, rode a C and O train to visit friends in Vanceburg. At the brakeman’s call she jumped from the moving train and landed on the platform like a feather, then rolled several yards before collapsing unharmed though shaken by the abrupt move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ridenent
Adams County
Vanceburg
Copperhead Bite Threatens Bantam Resident Near East Fork
John Glascow of Bantam was bitten on the hand by a copperhead while lifting a rock near the East Fork. Prompt treatment saved his life as doctors treated the wound and reduced swelling. Authorities warn hunters and fishermen to exercise extreme caution and to beware August copperhead activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bantam
Courier
John Glascow
Bantain
Old Bethel Church
East Fork
Citi zens' Telephone poling plan probes city boundaries
The Citizens' Telephone Company laid poles along Duck creek road triggering protests from Oakley Norwood and Columbia township trustees. Norwood ordered poles outside its limits halted and work moved to Oakley. Oakley found poles on forty foot strip beyond its boundary tied to Columbia township land. Engineer Stichnath says land lies under township jurisdiction and the scheme aimed to avoid multiple permissions as Hyde Park may annex Cincinnati.
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Citizens’ Telephone Company
Cincinnati
Duck Creek Road
Oakley
Norwood
Columbia Township
Citizens’ Company
Forty Foot
Duck Creek
Stichnath
Hyde Park
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J. C. Honaker
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Honaker
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D. Lee Fitzpatrick
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Effie Cramer
Lorena Tatman
J. E. Donovan
R. F. Zagg
C. B. Wood
J. F. Young
A.S. Glancy
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D Lee Fitzpatrick
J. W. Winspear
Loda H. Brown
W.C. Varney
Maud B. Utter
Mary Goslin
John Campbell
J. L. Thalman
Edward Bauer
Elsie P. Page
Mayme Ulrey
W.C. Hutchinson
Mamie Doughman
Jessie Anderson
Avis Pemberton
W.C. Runyap
Josie Eppert
Fred Bishop
F.G. Turton
Blanche Wellner
F. R. Jordan
Lee Deman
Daisy Corbin
Fred Fagley
Grace Fagley
Albert Callen
Bess Orebaugh
Edgar L. Bushman
O. 8. Manning
W.S. Innis
Maggie Woodmansee
Nellie Butler
Mamie Applegate
John B. Rapp
Olive Moore
Emma Price
Minnie M. Hardy
John L. Marsh
F. M. Cutter
Yelena White
Leona Lanham
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A. L. Beck
Wm. McKee
David Daley
Isaae Redrow
Dora Williams
Earl Davis
Raymond E.dawson
Jacob R. Slade
W.G. Smith
G. W. Witham
Belle Hoggan
May Goslin
Ivey L. Mitchell
W. C. Hutchinson
Francis Britton
S. W. Peterson
Clara Dyer
W. H. Beckett
C. H. McNutt
Howard McNutt
G. B. Beacham
Stella Beacham
Oscar Walker
T. G. Smith
G. Britton
H. G. Britto
Clara Redrow
Lida Blair
Rufus Peterson
Getha Weaver
John Maham
Bessie Darling
Wm. McKeever
W.W. Widmeyer
Helen Widmeyer
Wm. Colthar
C.H. Holmes
G. Brintzinhoffer
Wm. Weiss
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Chas. Rounds
H. G. Rhodes
Anna Rhodes
Wm, McKeever
John Beckett
Louis Stewart
Mary Stewart
George R. Carter
Louie Day
Anna McNutt
Mary Hughes
W. W. Widmeyer
J.C. Fabr
T. G. Foster
W. T. Elrod
John Ireton
J. M. Davidson
E. T. Foster
Wm. Runyan
G. C. Hines
Emily McKeever
J. C. Ireton
E. C. Reed
John Davidson
Misa Louise McNutt
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Muething
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Carpenter
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Elizabeth J. Carr
Howard Hundleston
Guinea
Nellie King
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John W. Washburn
Mary Applegate
Elizabeth Hill
Clara Reed
Arthur Bradbury
Charles B. Hopkins
John L. Trisler
Sarah J. Wall
Campbell J McDonald
Myers J. Cooper
K. Hl. Williams
Thos. J. Williams
Bethe
Hiram Heberd
Gertrude Hamer
William McMullen
Charles Kremer
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