Daughter shoots father in farm dispute standoff
In Williamsville Ohio a 24 year old daughter shot at her father during a lengthy family feud over a small farm. The double barrel shotgun failed to fire and the daughter fired three times with a revolver, hitting him in the neck and hand and missing again. Both were jailed. the daughter to serve as a witness at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsville
Ohio Pike
Hamilton County
Anton Greco
Williams
Batavia Woman's Club to Meet December 9
The Batavia Woman's Club will meet with Mrs. D. K. McDonald on Saturday December 9. Program includes Poland Responses Polish Heroes The Plight of Poland Polish Art and the War National Hymn conducted by Miss Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Woman’s Club
D. K. McDonald
Poland
Aultman
Hamilton
Robinson
Mrs. Keziah Ketchum Dies at 91 Near Williamsburg
Mrs. Keziah Ketchum aged 91 died at her daughter Mrs. O M Elston's home near Williamsburg after months of illness. A longtime New Richmond resident she was highly esteemed. Survived by a daughter and three sons. Funeral Sunday from Mrs Elston's residence with burial at Mt Zion. Rev Keller in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keziah Ketchum
O. M. Elston
Williamsburg
New Richmond
Mt. Zion
Keller
Christmas Bazaar Hosted by Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society will hold a Christmas Bazaar and supper in the chapel on Friday afternoon and evening, December 8. Supper served at 5 30 with menu including chicken pie 10 cents mashed potatoes 5 cents beans 6 cents slaw 5 cents cranberry sauce 6 cents bread and butter 6 cents pickles jelly 6 cents pie 5 cents coffee 5 cents ice cream 10 cents cake 6 cents.
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The
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Public Sale of Estate Assets at Olive Branch Ohio
Edwin Ely as administrator of the J. Edgar Hunt estate offers for sale at his residence near Olive Branch Ohio on Wednesday December 20 1916 beginning at 10 am horses cows corn hay farming implements and many other articles with usual terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin ©. Ely
J. Edgar Hunt
Olive Branch
Ohio
Nuptials at Church of Assumption in Cincinnati
Miss Irene Batsche and Herbert High wed at the Church of Assumption Cincinnati last Wednesday at 9 00 am with Corinne Hutton and Joseph Batsche as attendants. Bride wore satin georgette over white taffeta, veil of tulle and orange blossoms. bridesmaid in chiffon over yellow satin. Groom in dark blue serge. A four course breakfast followed at the bride’s mother on Gilbert avenue Walnut Hills. A reception for relatives and friends Sunday was held at the groom’s parents home. After December 15 they will reside in a flat on Morris street Walnut Hills.
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Church of Assumption
Cincinnati
Irene Batsche
Herbert High
Corrine Hutton
Camp Washington
Joseph Batsche
Gilbert Avenue
Walnut Hills
Micheal Heigh
Gernon
Morris St
Richmond Hobson to Speak on Prohibition Drive at Williamsburg
Hon. Richmond Hobson headlines a mass meeting at the M E church in Williamsburg on Thursday December 7 at 7 30 p m to discuss the movement to secure National Constitutional Prohibition by 1920. J C Fuhr presides with C C D O inviting all to attend.
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M. E
Williamsburg
J.C. Fuhr
Pres. C. C. D. O
Burned to Death in Barn Bedroom of Stonelick Jeweler
Robert Bills, an employee of Mr. Chafroth, lived alone in a barn bedroom at his Stonelick residence. He died Sunday from burns after lighting a coal oil stove while ill, with the coroner notified and burial planned for Greenlawn on Tuesday. The death is under inquiry due to unclear circumstances.
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Robert Bills
Bills
Greenlawn
Hartman Plans Modern Garage On Main Street
John F. Hartman, an auto dealer, is erecting a new garage at his Main street property and installing a steam heating plant. A force of men is dragging a sewer to connect with the Main street system for the new enterprise, with Mr. Iles in charge of the garage.
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John F. Hartman
Main Street
Iles
Batavia I O O F Encampment Prepares for December 12
The Olenander Encampment of Batavia I O O F plans a company visit on December 12 with Sar dina boys bringing candidates. Batavia team will handle drill work and fresh scenery by artist Allen Glancy enhances the lodge room. Supper will be served, and praise has come for Glancy’s wall decorations.
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Olenander
Batavia I. O. O. F
Sardinia
Batavia
Ohio
Allen Glancy
Glancy
Infant of Haworths Dies in Williamsburg Area
Infant child of Mr and Mrs Lowell Haworth died at their home near Williamsburg Wednesday morning and was buried Thursday at 8 00 pm with services held at the home by Rev Garvin. Interment followed in Williamsburg Cemetery.
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Lowell Haworth
Williamsburg
Garvin
Williamsburg Cemetery
Batavian Marriage Unites Miss Mary Brown and Ray Snider
Miss Mary Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs John Brown of near Batavia married Ray Snider of Maineville at Lebanon on November 28 A reception followed at Elmer Bateman home in Maineville Relatives and friends attended A later shower at the bride's home preceded their departure for Dayton where the groom works for the Cash Register Co Many friends offer congratulations
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Mary
John Brown
Batavia
Ray Snider
Maineville
Lebanon
Elmer Bateman
Dayton
Cash Register Co
Kearns Prize Awarded for Corn Contest Win
Hon. Charles C. Kearns offers a prize in the corn contest won by Willie Jenkins of Wheelersburg Scioto county who raised 84 616 bushels. The state shows wide variation in corn yields and girls emerge as significant contributors in the work.
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Charles C. Kearns
6Th
Willie Jenkins
Wheelersburg
Scioto County
County records rebound contract inked with J. W. Ward Co
The county commissioners contracted with J. W. Ward & Co of Pittsburg to rebind and patch old records at the county building. The note ends with an unrelated product pitch for Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil and mentions prices.
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J. W. Ward & Co
Pittsburg
Corn Show and Farmers Institute at Batavia
A two day county Corn Show and Farmers Institute will be held at Batavia about mid January. A fine program is planned and the display of corn varieties is expected to surpass previous marks. The exact date and full program will be announced later. Plan to attend.
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Farmers’ Institute
Batavia
Complete Surprise Oyster Supper for Bethel Couple
A surprise oyster supper honored Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hill of Bethel on their fifth wedding anniversary. Hosted by the H. H. club, about 40 guests enjoyed games and a pleasant evening. Wishes for continued happiness and prosperity were offered.
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Glenn Hill
Bethel
H. H. Club
Auctioneered Farm Sale Near Williamsburg and Deerfield
Ben H Barker of the 5S. M. Barkley farm will offer horses cows farm implements and more for sale on Saturday December 16 at 10 a m Auctioneer H R Sweet will oversee the sale on the cross road between Williamsburg and Deerfield pikes.
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Ben H. Barker
Cough Remedy Praised by Scottsville Mother
Mrs Hugh Cook of Scottsville New York says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured two of her children’s colds. She recalls using it five years ago in Garbutt and notes it stopped their coughing quickly and better than any other medicine she tried. Obtainable everywhere.
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Hugh Cook
Scottsville
N.Y
Garbutt
N. Y
Chamberlain
Farmers Gather Corn and Start Tobacco Stripping Season
Farmers in the area work to gather corn amid light frost and scarce rain while preparing shredding fodder for feeding. Tobacco stripping will move indoors as weather turns, with the crop reportedly good and selling healthily in the field.
Clermont County Leads With Essay on Uses of Corn Prize
Clermont County earns praise as James M. Patchell of Stonelick wins the $5 State essay prize on uses of corn after Clermont judges select him from 88 entries. The report notes neighboring township wins by Rhodapearl Bayha and Patchell and cites Patchell as son of E. C. Patchell and brother of Mrs. J. K. Ashburn. Patchell attends the Corn Growers excursion to Washington with Milford and Batavia businessmen.
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Clermont
James M. Patchell
Stonelick
Clermont County
Rhodapearl Bayha
Patchell
Mr. P
E. C. Patchell
J. K. Ashburn
Washington
Milford
Batavia
Laurel In Line For Week-Long Agriculture Course
Laurel lines up a week long school of agriculture and home economics from January 8 to 12 featuring lectures labs and demonstrations. The Ohio State University Extension Service leads instruction with Howard Call arranging details. All non local expenses are state funded with a small local admission fee.
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Laurel
School of Agriculture and Home Economics
Ohio State University College of Agricultural Extension Service
Howard Call
Plymouth Rock hens lay giant eggs as prices rise
Local resident W S Crim of 4028 Burwood Ave claims ownership of Plymouth Rock hens that laid oversized single yolk eggs measuring 645 by 74g inches and weighing 38% ounces, with a second egg of the same size produced two days later. The note warns high egg prices could leave grocers with overstock as demand wanes.
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W.S. Crim
Burwood Ave
Plymouth Rock
Norwood Enterprise
Egg Department
Bonds Taken Who Is He State Utilities Commission report
The State Utilities Commission at Columbus took Batavia special school district bonds at par value, after a special election. The board may accept or reject, but must offer first to others, costing the district premium lost. In Greenfield, miscommunication delayed purchase despite another bidder. A letter signed In Haste claimed to be the Wahl murder culprit, sent to Prosecutor Markley amid the trial, with no follow up result yet.
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Batavia
State Utilities Commission
Columbus
Greenfield
Henry Wahl
The
News-Democrat
Markley
Wahl
Cin O
Sanders
Cincinati
Mrs Dustin of Batavia Dies in North Dakota
Mrs Loraine Dustin a former Batavia resident and mother of a large family died at her daughter Grace Hedrick’s home in Williston North Dakota on Saturday December 2 Her remains will arrive in Batavia on Wednesday morning for interment.
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Loraine Dustin
Batavia
Thomas Glancy
Grace Hedrick
Williston
North Dakota
Quail for Ohio Move Aims 8600 Captured Birds Free
The State Game and Fish Commission plans to buy 8600 quail captured near the Mexican border and release them in Ohio using hunter license funds. An open quail season may follow next year. The birds need feeding as strangers in a new land and a heavy snow could cause starvation.
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State Game and Fish Commission
Ohio
Rabbits Shot From Moving Rail Car At Night
The conductor and motorman on the late Blanchester car used a gun under the electric light to shoot rabbits during a return run with no passengers. Fourteen cotton tails hung on the front of the car, suggesting a fresh meat market as the blinded rabbits were killed by the glaring headlight.
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Blanchester
Ohio counties appoint seventeen agricultural agents
The counties Cuya hoga Summit and Franklin in Ohio will soon have seventeen county agricultural agents. The agents bring practical farm experience and agricultural education and work under a joint direction of farmers. The Ohio State University and the United States Department of Agriculture assist in applying the best farming methods in their communities.
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Cuyahoga
Summit
Franklin Counties
Ohio
Ohio State University
United States Department of Agriculture
Eggs for All Unearthed in Chicago Cold Storage
Government investigators found thirty million dozen eggs in a Chicago cold storage warehouse. Bought last May at 20 cents a dozen, the supply could feed every American with more than three eggs each. About one third failed the candle test and were dumped.
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Chicago
United States
James E. Wetz
Company K Battles St George In Armory Showdown
Basketball update notes Company K facing St George Saturday at 7 30 pm in the armory. Final score of Thanksgiving game lists Mercury 15 Winchester 64. Audrey C son of Geo Bradley Milford excels in chemistry at Ohio Wesleyan University Columbus named laboratory assistant and prize winner.
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Company K
St. George
Armory
Our Boys
Mercuy
Winchester
Audrey C
Geo. Bradley
Milford
Columbus
Pleasant Surprise for Misses Estella and Velma Kain
A Saturday evening surprise honored Misses Estella and Velma Kain and their brother with music and games. Friends Irene Moorehead Bertha Miller Inez Pindell Pauline Leaverman Tillie Atchley and Messrs Nathan Cover Mark Atchley Elden Wilson Arthur Ernst Neihof Emmet Reader Pindell John Cole and Victor McDonaldworth attended. light refreshments were served.
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Estella
Velma Kain
Irene Moorehead
Bertha Miller
Inez Pindell
Pauline Leaverman
Tillie Atchley
Nathan Cover
Mark Atchley
Elden Wilson
Arthur
Ernest Neihof
Emmet
Reader Pindell
John Cole
Victor McDonaldworth
Watermelons Proved Popular for Thanksgiving in Georgetown
A number of Georgetown families enjoyed extra Thanksgiving dinner treats as Charles Kimble, a local watermelon dealer, stored ripe ice cold fruit since last September. He reports the pre purged stock a success and may still have some for Christmas.
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Georgetown
Charles Kimble
Prize winner trims corn contest costs and travels
Rhodapearl Bagha of Batavia township won the second State corn contest prize. She spent $10 on fertilizer instead of $23, with the $13 difference charged to labor. She is now on her trip.
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Rhodapearl Bagha
Batavia Township
Walter Boggs Dies After Long Illness at Owensville
Walter Boggs pioneer of Stone Lick township died at his home near Owensville after several weeks illness. He was 76 and left a large family and a widow. Burial from St. Louis Catholic church Saturday morning and burial in Catholic cemetery.
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Walter Boggs
Stonelick Township
Owensville
St. Louis Catholic
Sheriff Williams Overhauls Swing House in Main Street Corner
Sheriff Williams recently completed renovations on the Swing house at the corner of Third and Main. The property now features new windows doors and roof plus fresh paint, giving the appearance of a new building and boosting its value. Upon leaving office he and his wife plan to occupy the home.
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Sheriff Williams
Third
Main Street
Rankin to become first woman in Congress in 1917
Miss Jeannette Rankin of Montana will be the first woman to vote in Congress when she seats in December 1917. Sixty four congresses passed without a woman introduced. Her presence in the House of Representatives is expected to influence gentleman behavior, especially if an extra session follows after March 4.
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Jeannette Rankin
Montana
Congress
House of Representatives
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