The Batavia Branch of the Jim Cox Tree
A Clermont County letter attacks Governor Cox and national party policy while praising the Batavia branch of the Nichols Griffith Davis Family Tree. It warns of Democratic rule leading to higher costs, layoffs, and political machine growth, calling for end of Cox era and relief for workers and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Ohio
Clermont County
Batavia
Nichols-Grifith-Davis
Jim Cox
Democratic Party
Supreme Court
Wilson
Governor Cox’s bid for power faces farmer and city opposition
The article portrays Governor Cox attacking rural and city schools, facing farmer resistance at the polls. It notes short ballot defeats, high state spending, and a push to extend his control, while Cincinnati’s municipal reforms draw taxpayer ire and political criticism from conservatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
State Library
Harmon
Gov. Cox
XS. Cramer
State Grange
The
Agricultural Commission
Ray’s Croup Relief Mentioned By A Parent In Letter
A parent recalls giving Chamberlain's Cough Bome to Ray during croup episodes and notes it far better than fever medicine. The account emphasizes quick relief and reassurance during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Chamberlain
Court Report in Common Juial Court and New Suits
Summarizes multiple cases in the common court including petitions to sell real estate, partition actions, motions for new trials, defaults, alimony, verdicts, and marriage licenses. Notes from December 1913 docket with various parties such as Church of Christ Monterey Ohio, William F Schooley, Silas Schooley, Lois M Smith, Frank Wood, Arthur Hudson, and others along with guardianship and wills filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Monterey
Ohio
Ely & Burnet
William F. Schooley
Silas S. Schooley
Eli H. Speidel
Lois M. Smith
Frank Wood
State of Ohio
Clarence Fry
Frank MeIntire
Jennie McIntire
Loveland Lumber & Manufacturing Co
Charles M. Evans
Edith *May
James May
Mabel Barker
Reynolds Barker
Arthur Hudson
Church of Christ, of
Delilah H. Miller
Real estate transfers and a medical ad fragment
Real estate transfers list numerous lot and acreage sales with prices, including Sackett to Sackett, 60 lot in Williamsburg for 2200, and other deeds. An abrupt medical ad fragment promotes Foley Kidney and Taree products alongside a testimonial about coughs and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph S. Sackett
Harriet A. Sackett
Williamsburg
John &. Butler
Elmer E. Leeds
Pierce Tp
Lydia Arandall
Lulu L. Davidson
Jackson Tp
Earl Lang
George Lang
Barnett Sklar
Louis Sklar
Batavia Tp
Edith Pepper
Sol Pepper
Frank C. Bene
Sarah B. Scott
Monroe
Mary Angsburg
Rolla M. Armstrong
Felicity
Albert E. Larkin
Arthur R. Green
Batavia
Mary J. Prather
Thos. Hastings
Chile
Lucien Davidson
R. M. Davidson
Jackson T
Margaret Anderson
Frances F. Diehl
John Stewart
Julius I. Lutes
Stonelick
Georgetown
Texas
J. A. Kimbro
Foley
Local marriages announced from Felicity and nearby towns
The Felicity area records multiple December 1913 weddings at M B parsonages with Edward Murray and René Pearl Marksburry, Cleveland Fugett and Nellie Tucker, Jesse Weatherspoon and Rachel Jones, each bride joining a farmer or business household. Rev E Burdsail officiated all ceremonies. A later 1918 wedding featured Jesse Barlow and Lucy Curtis with Ethel Kain as witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Pride
Mabel Crawford
Felicity
Edward C. Murray
Irene Pearl Marksbury
Cleveland Fugett
Nellie Tucker
Jesse Weatherspoon
Rachel Jones
Bethel
Edward ©. Murray
René Pearl Marksburry
M. B. Parsonage
Batavia
Burdsall
Clermont House
M. E. Parsonage
Jesse Barlow
Covington
Lucy Curtis
Williamsburg
Ethel Kain
Batavia Township
Kentucky
E. Burdsail
First National Bank to Elect Directors January 13 1914
The First National Bank in Williamsburg Ohio will hold its annual meeting to elect directors for the ensuing year on January 13 1914 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the directors room of the bank. James E McOkever serves as cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Williamsburg
Ohio
Said Bank
Jas. E. McOkever
Batavia Village seeks annexation of territory to Clermont County
The Village of Batavia in Clermont County Ohio petitions for annexation by the Board of Commissioners. A hearing is set for Monday February 2 1914 at 1 p m at the Commissioners office in Batavia. C. B. Nichols solicitor for Batavia presents the December 1 1913 petition detailing boundary descriptions and requests for annexation under law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Clermont
State of
Ohio
C. B. Nichols
Batavia
Clermont County
Little Miami
North Street
James L. Brown
Brown
C.G and P
C. G. and P
N.and W
George A. Keen & Brother
Batavia and Union Bridge
Keen
Goal Yard
N. and W
N. and W. Railroad Company
Moore's Coney Brick Company
Mark Lyle
Mark Svyle
Katherine Hurley
Margaret Sprague
N. and W. Railway
N and W. Railroad
J. Homan
Kline Beirs
the Commissioners
B. Nichols
Acetylene Lighting Promises Safer Home Illumination
The Acetylene burner is described as compact and safe with tiny pinhole openings, burning far less gas than city gas and offering superior light. Pilot Country Home markets home gas plants, ranges, fixtures, and ignition attachments, touting ease of use and nationwide distribution via three factories in Newark Chicago and Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Insurance Board
City Gas
Newark
Chicago
Los Angeles
Fisher Files Petition for Divorce in Vermont Court
Clement P Fisher of poknows will file notes on November 17 in Vermont County Court. Fisher seeks a divorce from Mines on grounds of adultery and separation. Attorney AM represents the petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement P. Fisher
Ida Fisher
Court of Common Vermont
Notice of Church of Christ property petition in Clermont County
Notice states the Church of Christ of Ponterey a corporation organized under Ohio law petitions Clermont County court for authority to convey real estate described as a tract bounded by a center line and parcel lines in Clermont County Ohio. It lists petitioners and seeks approval for erecting a new church building and related improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Ponterey
Arenas County
Ohio
Bownphide
Vauthe
Corr
Avin
Bly
Orman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barvavia
N. & W. Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Lines
James M. Cox
the Civil Service Commission
West Union
Donahey
Cincinnati
Queen City
Imac- A
NASH
Nate Gro
Holmes
Court Report
Probate Court
James Good
Ralph Donley
T. P. Breeding
Emilie M. Brown
Wm. C. Bishop
Lyman H. Smith
Olivia E. Holmes
EK. B. Holmes
Recorder's Office
Witney
Bale Rosatmare
Migs
Loys Schroom
Portage Scaeper Retu Mart
Lara O. Titus
Boston
Mass
Eleewhore
Max Marcus
Kramer's Bakery
Bechtel Pharmacy
Lowney’s Chocolates
Parker
Gillette
Every Ready Star
Meerbaums
G. J. Grubbs
Walton, KY
Oxweld Acetylene CO
Clermont Joodlief
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