Foraker to Speak at 59th Veterans Reunion in Highland Park
The 59th Infantry veterans gather October 5 at Highland Park for a combined home-coming day and regimental reunion. Senator Foraker will attend and address the group, with badge distribution funded by Capt. E O Thomas. Additional events include dinner, music, handshakes, and speeches by attending veterans. A Courier meeting August 31 at 2 p.m. plans final arrangements.
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59Th
Bantam Fair Ground
Highland Park
Senator Foraker
E. O. Thomas
Thomas
Old Guard
Courier Office
Sudden Death On River Claims Young Man
A Cleveland man named Keith, who had shipped on the steamer Chile at Cincinnati, fell from the wharf at New Richmond while loading freight and disappeared. The river was dragged for hours, and his body was recovered by Charles and Thomas Short, tethered to a trot line. The coroner ordered the body sent to T. P. White’s undertaking establishment and the death notified to Keith’s Cleveland friends.
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Keith
Cleveland
Chile
Cincinnati
New Richmond
Charles
Thomas Short
T. P. White
Opening of Schools for Batavia Delinquents and New Entrants
Batavia public schools reopen on Monday September 2 at 8:30 with exams for delinquents and new entrants lacking promotion certificates. German replaces Latin for juniors and seniors, with constraints on freshmen and sophomores. Weather delays affect work on Frank Davie's North Street residence, which will enhance the neighborhood.
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Batavia
Junore
Poose
Frank Davie
North Street
Hee
The Encampment Draws Large Attendance
Weather threatened Wednesday but attendance grew on Thursday with many arriving by carriage and train. The program ran smoothly and officers for next year were elected, including Albert Channels as president.
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Albert Channels
Wild Indian Makes Play for Fortune of Batavia Woman
Grace Dustin Hede rich, widow of Mr. Hederick, won a probate suit over an Indian half breed claiming the estate valued at about 100000. The trial, lasting about two weeks, drew both Indians and frontier whites, with testimony about Indian marriage rites and Hederick’s teaching post in Evansville.
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Grace Dustin Hederich
Evansville
Montana
Miss Dustin
Hederick
Open Season In State For Game Begins Next Week
The open season for woodcock and dove runs September 1 to December 1 with aquatic birds on the same dates. Squirrels hunt from September 1 to October 15, quail and rabbits November 15 to December 5. Ducks may not be shot on Sunday or Monday or outside sunrise to sunset. Non residents pay a $15 license. lacking proper documents can bring a $50 fine. Clean your guns and prepare.
Kentucky Agriculture Lecturer Promoted to Regional Conductor
Lowell Roadebush, a renowned State lecturer on Agriculture, is promoted from associate lecturer to general conductor of lectures in Kentucky. The role covers 48 counties with a salary around $2,000 annually plus expenses. He departs Saturday and will send literature to the Courier on agricultural topics while away.
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Lowell Roadebush
Kentucky
Blue Grass
Roudebuah
Courier
Serious Train Crash Injures Several Near Owensville Head
A freight and passenger car collision on a curve near Fetter's place injures multiple people including motorman Robert Atherton and conductor David Pence. Cars wrecked due to misunderstanding of orders. Injured treated at Owensville by doctors Van Horn Mitchell Rutledge and Belt. all are reported convalescent.
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Fetter’s Place
Robert Atherton
David Pence
Horace Fisher
M. Weeks
C. W. Caldwell
Owensville
Carrie Hannhorn
van Horn
Batavia
Leever
Mitchell and Rutledge
Belt
Loveland
Still Hankering for Postmaster Bench in Ohio
The sixth district considers C. Q. Hildebrant for a vacant Lower House postmaster role after McElroy's death. Two rivals John D. Griffith of Delaware and A. D. Alderman of Marietta also seek the position. The job offers light duties, a modest $1500 yearly salary, and a ceremonial office in the Capitol.
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C. Q. Hildebrant
Congress
Sixth
Capitol
Ohio
Joseph C. McElroy
Hildebrant
John D. Griffith
Delaware
A. D. Alderman
Marietta
Old Comrades Meet After 43 Years Apart
Veteran Van Buren Maguire of company F, 59th New York Infantry, returns to an East reunion after 43 years away in the West. Maguire, now in Burlew Nebraska, finds old comrades aged about seventy and receives warm greetings from the veterans who recall their Civil War days.
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59Th
Louisville
van Buren Maguire
Company F
Burlew
Nebraska
Lad of Williamsburg Loses Eye After Injury
Oscar Davis an 18 year old from Williamsburg lost an eye after an injury six weeks ago. The organ was removed last week by Dr Hines due to inflammation and systemic disturbance. He is recovering and will use a glass optic to restore appearance.
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Oscar Davis
Williamsburg
Hines
Clermont county G A R thanks speakers and helpers
The G A R of Clermont county extends sincere thanks for the free time talents and accomplishments of speakers reciters plugers maalelane whistler and all others who contributed to the county encampment entertainment for the G A R boys and their friends. The writer expresses heartfelt gratitude and a feeble return of thanks.
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Clermont County
Maalelane
Whistler
Montalncerely
Government Troops Honor Memorial Ceremonies at Point Pleasant
General Corbin secures a battalion of regular army for the Grant ceremonies at Clermont. The move highlights local pride in Grant County and reflects strong influence from Clermont's citizens and officials.
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Corbin
Point Pleasant
Grant
Clermont
Oliver
Ohio State agricultural bulletin for rural schools ends free distribution
The College of Agriculture at Ohio State University publishes a sixteen page monthly bulletin during the school year. It is mailed free to village and rural school children as well as to farmers in the state. It covers simple articles on gofriculture and nature study by agricultural advocates.
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College of Agriculture of
Ohio State University
Treea
A. B. Graham
Agricultural Extension
Columbus
Ohio
New York Times Endorses General Corbin in Sixth District Race
The New York Times analyzes General Corbin as a potential congressman from the Sixth Ohio district and cites Army and Navy Journal praise. It notes his willingness to serve without demands and argues his long military career would give him authority to inform and advise Congress on army needs. A following letter is mentioned.
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New York Times
Middle West
Corbin
Army and Navy Journal
the Times
Congress
Army
Fort Thomas Detachment to Attend General Grant Monument Dedication
Acting Secretary of War Robert Shaw Oliver approves details for a battalion infantry regimental band and firing party from Fort Thomas Kentucky to attend the dedication of a monument marking General Grant birthplace. Correspondence dated August 20 1907 cites Captain Penn presenting the request. The note mentions Libut Grex H C Corsin retired U S A and addresses Chevy Chase Inn Maryland.
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Fort Thomas
General Grant
Penn
Robert Shaw Oliver
Libut
H.C. Corsin
U.S. A
Railroad Wreck Kills Two on Northwestern In Fog
Reports say a Norfolk and Western collision near Barden Sunday night killed Conductor Robert Gilmore of Cincinnati and Engineer J. C. Purdy of Sardinia. Six trainmen were seriously injured including Engineers Cliff Smith and William Nichols and Fireman C. Workman. Dense fog blamed.
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Norfolk & Western Railroad
Barden
Robert Gilmore
Cincinnati
J. C. Purdy
Sardinia
Cliff Smith
William Nichols
C. Workman
Chincionall
Popular Sardinia fair to host airship and death leap
Popular Institute head Kennedy announces a harvest home and agricultural fair in Sardinia Ohio on September 6 and 7 with large purses and high premiums. The program features the ascent of a great airship a leap over a double gap of death trained horses and daily vaudeville. Catalogues available from J W Campbell Sardinia Citizen's phone.
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Kennedy
Sardinia
J. W. Campbell
Ohio
Citizen's Phone
Hillsboro Mayor Cancels Three Drug Certificates
The Hillsboro mayor ordered the cancellation of three local pharmacists certificates following second liquor sale violations. Dr. Frank Frost of the State board of pharmacy consulted the attorney general and confirmed Beal law requires such action on a second offense, marking the first enforcement of the statute.
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Hillsboro
Frank Frost
State Board of Pharmacy
Clermont Hosts Reunion as Old Ways Meet Modern Travel
Visitors will witness a lively reunion from September 30 to October 5 as former residents return to Clermont. Letters signal strong turnout, but some old sights fade. tavern bells and omnibus rides give way to telephones and trains as progress reshapes the landscape while preserving the town’s ambition and faith.
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Clermont
United States
Cincinnati
Braavia
March of Progress
Cherries in August and Ohio fruit prospects
Senator Nichols recalls May cherries in Michigan and notes Ohio eaters see cherries by early June. This year Ohio fruit is uncertain with apples, blackberries, peaches, pears, and plums failing. only dried fruit and pomatoes are reportedly good and abundant.
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Senator Nichols
Michigan
Ohio
Picnic for Ladies Operators Sparks Off Men Exclusion
The Ultineo's lady operators of the Citizens' Telephone Company held a picnic at Might land ark last Baturdey. The full complete mentor operators felt that two of them are men, and they were not invised to join thee processon of female wire workers.
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Citizens’ Telephone Company
Mightland Ark
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Foraker
Highland. Park
Charley Hildebrant
GA. BR
Grant Memorial
Agricultural
WAR Department
Washington
Chevy Chase Inn
Chevy Chase
Northwestern
Popular Institute
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