Milford-J Convention Names J. M. Ayers Senator Nominee
Enthusiastic Second- Fourth District senatorial convention at Milford endorsed Gov. McKinley and Joseph B. Foraker, and nominated Dr. J. M. Ayers of Butler by acclimation. Committees named from Brown, Butler, Clermont, and Warren. The gathering adjourned after formal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Brown
Clermont
Warren
Milford
R. E. Smith
G. W. Hulick
J. R. Hicks
R. D. McKinney
M J, W. Holter
John A. Thompson
Marching On Stanley A Jubilant High School Surprise
A cheerful group of young people gathered Thursday evening to ascend Judge Hulick's bill in Stanley. They enjoyed conversation and music and a delightful lunch prepared by Mrs Hulick. The event was a surprise for Stanley Hulick, organized by his former high school class.
Batavia Twins Sweep Two Against Spiders and Eureka
Batavia defeats Spiders 9 to 6 and then beats Eureka 10 to 5, improving club form after prior setbacks. Box scores note Batavia pitchers Bass and Brookfield, batters Hosea Favrett Lattimer and Stengle, and Eureka’s Ward and Rowan among others. Scheduled week games include Williamsburg and Cincinnati Leaf Tobacco at Batavia, with Rotterman pitching Cincinnati’s top arm.
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Batavia
Linwoods
Fayettevilles
Cincinnati
Fayettes
Batavians
Batavias
Eurekas
Gladiators
Bass
Cf Bunn
Oat
Oat! Farrett
Lattimer
Cass
P White
Chamberlain
Tomi
Brinker
McShane
Spiders
Valdois
Stengle
Snyder
Bunn
Hosea
MacShane
Schriber
Stengie
Snider
W. Brinker
G. Brinker
Bateman
H. Bass
Kelly
Miller
AB. R
E Mage
We Hosea
If Ee
Bana
Sele Ieee
Lyong Beet
Brookfield, P
Eureka
Sunn
Brookfield
Nider
Lyons
McQuillan
McKay
Morgan
Farrett
Rowan
Ward
Balla
Roberts
Robinson
Roe
Williamsburg
Cincinnati Leaf Tobacco
Rotterman
Ametor
Richmond Stars
Bethel
Best
Richmond
Donald
Moscow
New Richmond
Tragic death of New Richmond banker in city double tragedy
Franklin Fridman prominent New Richmond citizen and banker was murdered by Noah Anderson a tenant described as demented. Anderson was hanged by angry locals the same day. Fridman valued for charity and business leadership and left a widow and children. Funeral held at the Christian church. Town recovered its usual pace after the shock.
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Franklin Frid
New Richmond
Clermontville
Noah Anderson
Anderson
Manorum
Franklin Fridman
Germany
First National Bank of
Christian Church
P. J. Dunham
J.C. Haines
Frank Davis
Frank Donaldson
J. H
Hornets attack a Williamsbur g camp in Adams County
A Williamsburg party led by George Knight and W O Curliss camps near the serpent mound in Adams County. While men hunted, hornets swarmed the camp, burning the tent as women fled and the crew fought the swarm with straw and fire. The hornets’ assault ended when the tent burned and the campers departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Hornbeam in Old Deeds Stars at Explanations
A humorous excerpt from the Lebanon Patriot explains the term hornbeam in land descriptions. It notes hornbeam is the common ironwood tree with a ridged trunk and hard white wood, often mistaken as horn bean. The piece also previews the Boston Fair with new features including bicycle racing and horse speed, opening September 2.
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Lebanon
Temple of Justice
Boston Fair
Bicycne Rae
Poursday
Purne
Letter from Dixie describes Knoxville visit and Island Home
A Knoxville letter writer extols southern hospitality during the Battlefield Encampment period. She describes East Tennessee scenery, Island Home estate of Col. P Dickinson, its stables, dairy, and 200 acres island farm, plus the town as a growing commercial center and the National Cemetery with 3196 burials. The piece also notes the fortifications at Fort Sanders and local climate, ending with a promise of future letters about manufacturing and railroads.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Sons of Veterans
South
Southland
McKinley
Star
Col. P. Dickinson
National Military Park
Chattanooga
Mason and Dixon Line
Fort Sanders
Union
National Cemetery
East Tennessee
Smoky Mountains
Mercury
United States
Island Home
Tennessee
Prince
East
China
Nessee
America
Lena M. Penny
The Ramification of Wheels and Horses
A lyrical economic musing on mechanization replacing horses in transport. The piece traces how steam, electricity, gasoline, and bicycles shifted demand away from horse teams, harness makers, and related trades, predicting future flying machines and widespread displacement of labor. It frames humans and horses as casualties of progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Accident Injures Crosstown Woman Reaching Beef Hook
Mrs Cora Jester wife of John Jester of Crosstown entered an outbuilding to fetch cans. She climbed a barrel that gave way causing a beef hook to tear through her hand. Dr Leonard treated the deep wound and she remains in a fainting state awaiting healing without infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Jester
John Jester
Crosstown
Leonard
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J. M
Stanley
Hood
Bass and Brookfield
House
Lewis
Haslam
Griffith
Dairs
Dansberry
Donley
Carns
Owensville
Vere Cruz
Boston
Vera Cruz
Charles Fomorin
Charles Marshal
Nicholsville Odd Fellows
Bethel K’s of P
Goshen
Goshens
Milfords
Mulberry
Georgetown
Hed Teed Oban
Amelia
POG Grereen
Afton
Olive Branch
Treasury
George W. Witham
Perking
Nelson
Old Homestead
County Fund
Lurline
Billa Bee
Simmons
J. R. Hiland
Monres
Bantam Fall
Brown County
Clermont County
Leland
Brumbaugh
Saxby
Achcseres
O. M. Patton
Patton
Chatterton
Fitzpatrick
Itham
Serene
Bolenbaug
O. M. Parton
L. Turnipseed
H.O
New Rich
Ward Way
Strang
Hornets
Soldier’s Relief Committee
John M. Pattison
Junge
James B. Swing
Jonathan Christy
Nathan Anderson
Marathon
Hiram Moore
Dr. Bunn
Harvey Lanham
Blowville
The
Milford Home Building Co
Frank and
Mary E. Aiken
Loveland Mutual 3. & IL. Co
N. He
L. M. Haywood
Wi. H. Beckett
Will Annexed
Charles and
Mary Waite
Same
Randolph Curtiss
Dixie
John Ross
Wright Murphy
Laurel
Mr. Murphy
Anda
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