Foraker Declares Candidacy for President in 1908 Letter
In a two column letter to Conrad Mathews of the Ohio Republican League, Senator Joseph B. Foraker announces his candidacy for President while thanking the League for its endorsement. He forgoes the double honor to avoid holding two offices and defends his record on the railroad rate bill and related measures. The piece portrays strong Republican support and anticipation of the Ohio delegation aiding his bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Foraker
United States
Conrad Mathews
Ohio Republican League
Senator Foraker
League
Brownsville
Ohio
Thanksgiving sermons and plans at local churches
The M. E. church hosts Rev Lee and Rev Spahr with eloquent sermons and a Lord's Supper observance. The Presbyterian service features a morning sermon and an evening talk on Five Common Things that Talk. Families donate to pastors, and a Ladies' Aid bazaar is set for December 6 with goods and meals. The congregation plans its annual business meeting for December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
M. E
Spahr
Presbyterian
Burdsall
Ladies’ Aid Society
Six Deaths Listed In Bethel Journal
The Bethel Journal reports six deaths of residents or former residents within a week. Emma B. Hannah aged 80 died in Peoria Illinois Stella McCullough aged 4 died of spotted fever John Fisher aged 75 plus died at Wigginsville Fred Frasier aged 26 died near Locust Ridge James W Freseo aged six died after short illness Kenle Hodge aged 17 died in infancy or shortly after birth
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Bethel Journal
Emma B. Hannah
Peoria
Tiinola
Stella McCullough
John Fisher
Bethel
Wiggonsville
Fred Frasier
Locust Ridge
James W. Freseo
Delightful Diversions at County Schools Corn Day
Thanksgiving entertainments by Whitaker and Lucy Run districts Batavia township impressed patrons with corn Day programs. Under Miss Lena Hutson and Miss Bessie Lyte supervision pupils showcased corn varieties and products, with rooms decorated in corn themes and strong community support for the event.
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Whitaker’s
Lucy Run
Batavia Township
Halick
Lena Hutson
Bessie Lyte
Postmaster Antram Hosts 3000 Lebanon Children Christmas
Postmaster W. H. Antram of Lebanon plans a Christmas event for 3000 children from Lebanon and Turtle Creek Township. The program includes a moving picture show at the Lebanon Opera House plus presents. Orphans and infirmary residents join in, with a street parade and invitations extended to all eligible youths.
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Postmaster Antram
Lebanon
Turtle Creek Township
Lebanon Opera House
Antram
W. H. Antrain
Generous Bell Telephone Honors Employees With Gifts
The Bell Telephone Company annually shows appreciation with testimonials and gifts. Young women receive a dividend of profits, often 10 to 15 dollars in towns like Batavia. Married male staff get a turkey and a can of oysters, while single men receive a turkey.
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Bell Telephone Company
Batavia
Harmony urged for convention picks in sixth district
The Lebanon Press sketches party unity urging supporters to back the convention’s choice in the sixth district. It lists potential Republican nominees and asserts backing any winner secures another term, noting Charley Fisher’s strong influence in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Sixth Congress
Hildebrant
Brown
Sbhawhn
Guege Little
Jesse
Talor
Gen. Corbin
Kyl
D. Q. Morrow
Bill Binbop
Nixto
Charley Fisher
Wilmington Journal
Jamieson will case opens with large legal panel
The Jamieson will case began before Judge Bambach with a large group of attorneys as prosecutors seek to set aside the will of M Jamieson claiming testator was not competent. The estate valued around 120000 dollars was divided among three children with 40000 to Charles, 40000 to Percy, and a life estate of 40000 to Mrs Charles Belt.
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M. Jamieson
M Jamieson
Charles Jamieson
Percy Jamieson
Chas. Belt
Jamieson
First National Bank
Wellington
Batavia
Charles Lane
Farmer
Isabel
A. J. Kilgour
Lindale
Henry
Bissautz
Cash Fisher
Saw
C. F. Day
Felicity
Fatal Tetanus Case In Brown County Woman 28
Mrs. Jessie Pangburn of Pisgah Ridge dies after sudden tetanus contracted from handling freshly butchered meat. She fell ill Saturday after helping with hog meat and died Sunday. The 28 year old leaves a husband and two sons, with physicians attributing the infection to meat handling.
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Brown County
Jessie Pangburn
Pisgah Ridge
Pangburn
Georgetown
Kendle
Vicksburg Soldiers Call for Ohio Adjutant General Volume
Soldiers who served with Grant at Vicksburg are urged to write to the Ohio Adjutant General with name rank company and regiment to receive a free illustrated history of the siege. Clermont soldiers are mentioned. A separate notice promotes a sale on heating and cooking stoves at Rape Bros Hatayia.
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Grant
Vicksburg
Adjutant General of
Ohio
Clermont
Rape Bros
Hatayia
Foraker Endorsed by Ohio Republicans at Columbus Rally
Governor Harding read aloud strong resolutions endorsing Senator Joseph Benson Foraker as the GOP standard bearer. Harding argued Foraker would protect American industry and labor, enforce laws, and rally Republicans to victory amid uncertain political conditions.
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Columbus
Foraker
Courier
Warren G. Harding
Harding
Joseph Benson Foraker
GUN GAME AND DOG IN Clermont Hills Sportsmen End Season
Nine days hence the hunting season ends as locals and visiting sportsmen from Cincinnati Dayton Springfield Norwood Hamilton and Clermont towns conclude field sports in the hills and meadows. Fishing is winding down with cold banks and wary East Fork fish. Farmers rest hunters oil guns and fishermen reel in gear as December nears Christmas and New Year preparations.
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Bob White
Cincinnati
Dayton
Springfield
Norwood
Hamilton
Clermont Boys
Clermont
John
Raymond Watts
Walter Kain
Morris Kain
Charley
Ed Nash
Clermont Hill
East Fork
Fine Hogs at Level Warren County Sale Highlights
In Warren County Level, C B Ross sold 28 Duroc hogs at an average $84.70. The top sow price reached $100 with a full price of $1600 paid for a half interest in Vertbest Again by A E Foster of New Carlisle. Seventy hogs were left for another day due to bad weather and pressure.
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Warren County
C. B. Ross
Boyd & King
Highland County
Wanton Affront On Toilers Of The Nation Nomination Of Taft
Special Corresponence reports the American Federation of Labor endorsing opposition to Taft's nomination at its Norfolk meeting. The federationist editorial by Samuel Gompers argues Taft’s stance on injunctions and boycotts threatens labor rights, signaling open hostility to Taft among organized labor nationwide.
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Columbousi
Taft
American Federation of Labor
Norfolk
Ohio Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
American Federationist
America
William H. Taft
President Gompers
Gompers
Federationist
Samuel Gomopers
Ube
United States
Oklahoma
Friends of Upion
Bill Stickel's Obsession illustrated story in Army and Navy Life
An Army and Navy Life issue boasts vivid illustrations and reliable naval and troop news. It features Surgeon James K. Ashburn's illustrated story Bill Stickel's Obsession about a Batavia native, with praise for the young doctor’s literary talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Stickel
James K. Ashburn
Batavia
A. W. Ashburn
Grand Army of Lebanon Plans Memorial Hall
The Lebanon Grand Army post plans a large memorial hall for the Grand Army of the Republic and affiliated groups. Built by popular subscription, the structure will honor Warren County soldiers with dining, kitchen, sitting, reception rooms, and the hall, aiming for completion within three years for future generations.
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Washington D.H
Warren County
Ice Business Leader Balzhiser Rise Highlighted in Magazine
The Tee and Refrigerative Magazine of Chicago profiles FE Balzhiser of Cleveland as a leading ice industry figure. Born in Owensville, he left at twenty to work in Cleveland, then built the National ice enterprise, becoming chief of the Cleveland Tea Manufacturing and Refrigeratory Company and chair of the National committee during the Jamestown exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee and Refrigerative
Chicago
Nationali ‘Ice Company
Jamestown
FE. C. Balahiser
Owensville
Cleveland Tea Manufacturing and Refrigeratory Company
Cleveland
Balzhiser
National Association
Guests of the Sheriff Arrested for Illegal Fishing
Sheriff Rapp hosted two unexpected Thanksgiving guests Oliver Gardner and Chancy Malott who were arrested in Williamsburg at the request of game warden C C Acton. They faced charges for illegal fishing or hunting with nets and snares and were fined 26 dollars plus costs or jailed on default.
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Rapp
Oliver Gardner
Chancy Malott
Williamsburg
C. C. Acton
Alao
Neta
Selnes
Costa
Batavia Baptists Add Belfry and Bell to Sixth Street Church
The Batavia Baptist colored congregation enhances their Sixth Street church with a belfry and a smooth toned bell to summon worshippers. Local praise for colored churches in Batavia for securing places of worship and their faithful attendance and devout service remains strong.
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Batavia
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Sterling Aiver
Tion
Labor Federation
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Grand Army
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