Good Roads and Government Spending Debate
Editorial excerpts critique highway funding versus vast naval and canal expenditures. It cites 1911 appropriations for the navy, proposed canal fortification costs, and argues for redirecting funds to home road improvements, warning of road hardship in mud seasons and urging public awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Congress
Tawney
House
Fortification Board
Canal Zone
Wood
Committee On Appropriations
United States
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Anti-Pain Plaster Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement for Hovuser's Anti-Pain Plaster claims fast relief for cuts burns and wounds. It mentions applying the plaster and shows a price and dealer distribution with mail order option from Ouser Remedy Co. in Ham etshio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouser Emedy Co
Ham Etshio
Officers Installed in Eastern Star Chapter Ceremony
Installation of officers led by Mrs. Bertha H. Rush included Grace McDonald as W M and Cecile Hulick as A M. Other officers named were Leona Weaver secre tary, Francis Marshall treasurer, Mary Paxton conductor, Bessie Long associate conductress, Nelie Lytle marshal, Clara Johnson pianist, Bessie Glancy Adah, Jean Jones Ruth, Nellie Griffith Rether, Alpha Spieldel Martha, Minnie Griffith Electa, Helen Scott chaplain, Lizzie Keen Warder, Richard Chamberlain sentinel. refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Chapter
Bertha H. Rush
Grace McDonald
W. M
Windence
W. P
Cecile Hulick
A. M
Leona Weaver
Francis Marshall
Mary Paxton
Bessie Long
Nelie Lytle
Marshall
Clara Johnson
Bessie Glancy
Adah
Jean Jones
Ruth
Nellie Grifith
Rether
Alpha Speidel
Martha
Minnie Griffith
Electa
Helen Scott
Mra
Lizzie Keen
Richard Chamberlain
Sentinel
Abolished Circuit Courts Favored by Ohio Lawyers
Supreme court clerk Frank E McKean says about 90 percent of Ohio attorneys favor abolishing the circuit courts. He notes most cases from circuit courts reach the supreme court, and most are affirmed. He urges the constitutional convention to allow the supreme court to absorb circuit court work for potential cost savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Frank E McKean
Circuit Court
McKean
Ohio
Sechrist Trial Jury Selected For Murder Case
The State of Ohio versus Chas. Sechrist over the killing of his father in law William Beeler in Amelia last spring moves through jury selection. The first venire was exhausted and a new panel is drawn as the sheriff summons jurors for examination to determine fitness for a murder trial amid opposition to capital punishment and county expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Ohio
Chas. Sechrist
William Beeler
Amelia
Obituary of Esther Griswold and family details
Esther L. Griswold born October 14 1834 died November 20 1911 at age 77 after a long rheumatic illness She married Levi Griswold October 9 1852 and had eight children Sherman Frank Albert Charlie George Ed Griswold plus daughters Della Louis and Martha Kellum Grace Chaillie served as a devout family member and Christian church member in Lorado The notice lists grandchildren great grandchildren a Washington Indiana brother and a Parsons Kansas sister It ends with prayers and poems and notes a neighbor titled Mary Inez Thompson and a poem by Nick Kain The Dayton Herald is mentioned for grafting costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther L. Griswold
Granger
Jesus
Levi Griswold
Sherman
Frank
Albert
Charlie
George
Ed _ Griswold
Della Louis
Martha Kellum
Grace Chaillie
Pranachsaros
Washington
Ind
Parsons
Kansas
Mrs. Gr
Trenton Letter Recalls Revolutionary Battle Sites
The letter highlights Trenton New Jersey as capital of Mercer county with Revolutionary relics and the December 26 1776 1777 engagement. It notes Washington crossing the Delaware from McKonkey s Ferry to strike Hessian detachments aided by Hamilton and the ensuing victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Delaware
Mercer County
Hugh Mercer
Princeton
Johann Gottlieb Rahl
Rall
McKonkey’s Ferry
Washington
Pennsylvania
Long Island
Philadelphia
Delaware River
Abraham Hunt
Rahl
Col
Alexander Hamilton
Muskingum
Stony Point
Ticonderoga
Lowell Roudebush
Visits old home as minister weds Ky couple in Batavia
Rev. Love of Columbus, now popular with his flock, visited Batavia last week and performed the marriage of Miss Julia Staton and John L. Miles of Worthville Kentucky at the bride's parents home. They will stay in Batavia briefly as the minister enjoys his new charge and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Love
Columbus
Julia Staton
John L. Miles
Worthville
Batavia
Love
Pleasant Surprise at J D Sorrell Home
Friday night December 8 friends and relatives from the country drove to Loveland in farm wagons to surprise Mr. and Mrs. Sorrell. About forty attended a evening of conversation games and music followed by lunch. They left around midnight after a rainy journey home.
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Loveland
J. D. Sorrell
O. M. Spencer
Wm. Horan
John Innis
Er. P. McCormick
Wm. Gaynor
R. W. Branson
M. Moler
George Case
Pleasant Surprise Birthday Celebration For Chamberlain And Titus
Elmwood friends staged a surprise party at Richard Chamberlain’s Owensville pike home for his birthday and Frank Titus’s, gathering Friday and Saturday evenings. The guests concealed arrival, then shouted surprise as Titus returned from an errand and Chamberlain answered the door. An elegant supper followed at the Chamberlain home, famed for its fine eatables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood
Richard Chamberlain
Frank Titus
Mr. Chamberlain
Owensville Pike
Titus
Mr. C’s
Kidnap Plot Sparks Local Crime Event In Augusta
Earl Thompson from Bethel Ohio attempted to abduct his four year old son during a visit to Augusta last Saturday. The mother Mrs Mary Boehm and the child were under watchful care as Thompson first bought a Ripley ticket then switched to Cincinnati and rode the 423 train. Mrs Thompson left on Sunday morning to pursue husband and boy but results unknown. The notice also mentions Fur sleniness corsets and Portland cement for sale by local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Earl Thompson
Bethel
Ohio
Thompson
Augusta Chronicle
Ripley
Appointment of Executrix for Patrick Graham Estate in Clermont
Sarah E. Graham has been appointed and qualified by the Probate Court of Clermont County Ohio as executrix of the estate of Patrick Graham late of Clermont County Ohio deceased. Attorney Edwin OC Ely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Ohio
Patrick Graham
Said County
Sarah E. Graham
Edwin OC
Ely
Delsté
Batavia Masons Plan New Lodge Home On Old Site
Members of the Batavia Masonic lodge announce a plan to raise about 2600 dollars by issuing non bearing stock certificates to build a new lodge on the site of the old one. They expect to borrow the remaining funds and proceed, calling it a sure thing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Commissioners Report December 4 1911 Batavia Ohio session
Regular session notes from Clermont County Ohio include bills allowed for repairs and supplies on Ohio pike and Experiment farm, bridge work, culverts, lumber, and labor. The December 5 1911 records list costs for road and bridge projects, court house repairs, and miscellaneous expenses.
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Bipmerman & Hemevan
Fruit Ridge
H.C. Schobert
Jay Reager
Oscar Gaskins
Advance
Ohio
Moun Alrey
Vail
Fridman Lumber Co
Wm. Yeager
Scott Arye
M. Snell
F Buerkle
Albert Brunk
Clit
Brunk
George Stankord
A.C. Slade
Ben’ Carter
Fomorin
Lon Fomorin
Chris. Hull
Ohio Pike
D. Carter
Court House
J.o Favret
Pridman Lumber Co
Geo. A. Keen & Bro
Chas. Carter
Ce Elliott
Clermont Courier
Times
Stall Et al
Soldiers’ Relief ‘Commission
E. H. Thiery
Bridge Lumber
Gus Statman
Phil Snider
James Malott
C.E. Ene
Brophy
Same
Steen Aia
Ailey
Allen Kemp
Wromin
Gottlieb Miller
Ohn Foster
G. M. Keach
Pons L. Maher
Glancy & Co
Amélia State Bank Report From December 5 1911
Report shows assets including real estate loans 40408 43 and other loans 15483 99. Cash total 11822 75 with capital stock 25000 and surplus 400 along with deposits and public funds. Signed by cashier W A Williams and mayor James Sillett.Ohio banking notes and branch timetable mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eees
FERCO
Santy
Clermont
Amikeon
Pes Leones Bose Nds
Colum
Vegas
Bos Vega
Ohio
Jas. E. Molaves
National Bank
Wydaes
Teposit
Toll
Bank
Potal Nisdouise
Ee Ie
Pee Ee Amasae I
W. A. Williams
Warren County Keeps Prohibition With 121 Vote Margin
The Ottawa Gazette recalls two county votes on wet and dry questions, noting Ashtabula county stayed dry and Warren County approved prohibition for three more years by a 121 vote margin. The piece hints at reaction to Bigelow's "Con, Con" aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashtabula
Warren County
Prohibition
Warren
98th Birthday Celebrated by Widowed Mrs Mount at Williamsburg
Mrs Nancy Mount widow of Hezekiah Mount and mother of Mrs Jane Tice celebrated her 98th birthday last Sunday at her Williamsburg home. She remains active all faculties intact and helps with household duties. She received over 100 post card gifts from friends, likely the oldest lady in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Mount
Hezekiah Mount
Jane Tice
Williamsburg
Reeves Found Guilty in Petit Larceny Trial
Hiram A. Reeves formerly of Amelia now in Hillsboro was convicted in the common pleas court before Judge Newby after a two day trial for stealing a harness from Frank Robinson. Robinson identified the harness. Reeves claimed purchase from Thomas Green who escaped custody and is a fugitive. The jury found him guilty with the harness valued at $6 and sentence to be set this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram A. Reeves
Amelia
Hillsboro
Common Pleas Court
Newby
Reeves
Frank Robinson
Thomas Green
Green
Calaboose
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Sechrist
Mary Inez Thompson
Foley
Don
Mary
Peorge
Jack
Alway
Nick Kain
The
Dayton Herald
Geo. A. Keen Bro
First National Bank
I. W. H. Baum
W. H. UM
EU H. Speidel
Berry Bul
Preas
U.S
Ile
F. Roudebusa
Mbat. G, Bums
Fletcher
Amélia State Bank
Iamont
Elia, O
F. R. Smythe
Ite
Bell
Citizens
Whitfolke Western
Hillsboro Branch
Sardinia
Hillaboro
Hilleboro
Verdinia
W. B. Bevill
Bladon General Pas
Pasa
Roanoke
Uineinnatl
Clare
Baldwin
Cee
Ceeens Batavia
San
Teeer
Winchester
Wiseburg
Ottawa Gazette
Bigelow
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