Old Batavia School House Reimagined as Home of Modern Comfort
The Batavia old school house at Main Street, built in 1842, is transformed by T. P. Breeding and Dan Brown into a handsome eight room residence with balcony windows and bright nooks. The project preserves historical memory while replacing benches with comfortable furniture and the lawn with a graded grounds.
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Fishbacks
Collins
Lowes
Judge Hulick
J. B. Swing
George Dustin
Frank White
J. L. Moore
J. P. Robinson
Andrew Waesner
James Robinson
Will Baum
Daniel Brown
Herbert Kain
Lew
Joe Griffith
John Wayland
Frank Moore
Edwin Perkins
T. P. Breeding
Dan. Brown
Election of Officers in Local Secret Societies
Election updates from G A R posts Batavia and Amelia and lodge chapters in Goshen Loveland Batavia F and A M report new officers, relief committees, and upcoming installations. Names include William Voris J M Criley Joseph Bragg Henry Duffendall and Mary Penn among others.
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G. A
Loveland Lodge K of P elects new officers in January
Victor Lodge K of P Loveland last week elected Wm Voria R a Chidsey as Chief. G O B Vandverver P C John Henricie M J C A Clinton K of P W A Kealhofer M of John Henricie N S Roat Charles B Williams trustees. Installation of officers planned for January.
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Loveland Lodge K
P. Victor Lodge K
Loveland
Pensioners in Brown and Adams counties amounts total
The report lists pensioners in Brown and Adams counties with annual payments. Clermont GA shows 16,016.50 dollars, and other entries total 64,000.25 for the two counties. The overall state total reaches 1,906,043.11 dollars given in the excerpt.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Brown and
Adams County
Clermont GA
Cece Cine
Ircerers
Ageme
Anciriercetete Birgpiens
State
Arai
Tale of woe from county courts liquor, probate, and crime
In Loveland area William Castleman, a colored farm worker, faced sodomy charges for alleged acts against Frank Emery, son of his employer. Jury disagreed 11 to acquit after sickening testimony. defense by Townsley and Woodlief.
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William Castleman
Emery
Loveland
Frank Emery
Townsley & Woodlief
State v Lipps plea on liquor charge and costs
State vs. George Lipps pleads guilty to buying liquor for habitual offense with a fine of 50 dollars and court costs. Perry South and John Sanders faces fines for quail hunting out of season. Several cases noted as continued demurrer overruled and foreclosures or judgements for plaintiffs. NEW CASES listed including appeals and foreclosures.
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George Lipps
James A. Hill
Margaret Hill
W.F. Roudebush
G. W. Dennison
Henry
Purkhiser
Joseph Morea
John Jarman
James Fletcher
Perry South
Quail
John Sanders
John M. Buntin
Thomas Grew
F. J. Donavan
J. P. Hannah Mergen
John W. Latimer
Nora Latimer
Appointment Notices From Byron Cramer and Others
Appointments listed include James Barr as administrator de bonis non of Byron Cramer, R. F. Erdman as administrator of Pauline Metz Erdman, and Elias G. Booso as guardian of minor Thomas C. Booso. Also named are couples such as Geo B. Custer with Perfenia A. Barnum, William A. Heltman with Bertha Bordwell, William E. Green with Belle Ellis, A. O. Kennedy with Hattie Harvey, Wayne Runyan with Ida M. Jordan, Samuel Swope with Kate Lytle, William Beckett with Maude A. Ely, and Mace Agnew with Hattie K. McMurphy.
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James Barr
Byron Cramer
R. F. Erdman
Pauline Metz Erdman
Elias G.booso
Thomas C. Booso
Cupid
Christmas Carroll
Geo. B. Custer
Perfenia A. Barnum
William A. Heltman
Bertha Bordwell
William E. Green
Belle Ellis
A. 0. Kennedy
Hattie Harvey
Wayne T. Runyan
Ida M. Jordan
Samuel Swope
Kate Lytle
William Beckett
Maude A. Ely
Mace Agnew
Hattie K. McMurphy
Railroads seek land condemnation for junction in Ohio River region
Suit filed in probate court by New Richmond and Ohio River Railroad company R B Kyle Davis Whippy and the Clough turnpike seeks condemnation of Kyle land to form a junction with the Cincinnati Georgetown and Portsmouth line where the Ohio River road passes. A jury verdict condemns 125 acres with 110.25 dollars for land used and 215 dollars for three acres spoilt. Whippy land case now before court with testimony. Lawyers Ashburn Hulick Fridman for railroad and Nichols & Nichols for landowners.
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New Richmond and Ohio River Railroad Company
R. B. Kyle
Davis Whippy
Clough Turnpike
Cincinnati, Georgetown and Portsmouth
Kyle
Railroad
Messrs. Ashburn & Hulick
Fridman
Nichols & Nichols
Hat trade plea targets juror in Williams case
During a jury recess William Carter a colored juryman faced a young man who offered fifty cents to trade hats and urged him to help free the boy defendant Layman. The stranger Theodore Cramer of Wayne township was arrested after the judge’s discovery. Davis jailed him eighteen hours and imposed a ten dollar fine plus costs.
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Williams
William Carter
Court House
Carter
Judge Davis
Theodore Cramer
Wayne Township
Hard Cider Case Returns to Court for Rogers Verdict
Salt Air farmer H hard cider tale unfolds as orchard yields fruit for press and the grand jury indicts Rogers for selling cider in a callous state to John Haney a habitual drinker. Haney tasted the elder cider noting sharpness while mixing with whiskey labeled as atones fence. Jury finds the testimony insufficient for a guilty verdict and Rogers is acquitted.
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Lared Rogers
Rogers
John Haney
Grand Army of Martyrs
Haney
Rogera
Hicks
Britton
Abominable Abortionist Sinclair of Cincinnati
A Cincinnati man named Sinclair, once linked to Clermont as a chicken thief, was jailed in Batavia then released after a faith driven jail era. Known for multiple aliases, he bragged a history of burglary and abortionism, once operating a so called Palmer house in Cincinnati as a suspicious resort harboring a baby’s mother.
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Sinclair
Cincinnati
Clermont
Miamiville
Rascal
Ohio
Palmer House
Local society notes mix of visitors and events in Batavia area
Frank Hitch of Amelia visits Batavia with others from Williamsburg and Monterey. Locals and relatives plan holidays, while Anson Wilson and Homer Glancy visit Monterey and Cincinnati for study and business. Reports mention Prof Berry alleged essays, Bethel drama Foiled, and local events including a saloon damage award, plus a December 1–2 Amelia G.A.R. festival to aid veterans groups.
Batavia Childrens Show Delights City Hall Audience
Batavia children entertained elders at City Hall on Friday evening in a program arranged by Prof. Dial. Singers and actors from local schools performed a long, spirited show with acts such as six little toad-stools, Emmitts Lullaby, Oh dear its the plague of my life, and Where the Jam Pots Grow. The display featured colorful costumes, a Quaker dance, and a life sized Old Woman story. Receipts reached 65 dollars to fund extra school supplies.
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Batavia
City Hall
Dial
Stirling Moore
Charles Medaris
Emmitt
Dot McCastlen
Lonnie Bunn
Susie Lytle
Carl Griffith
Cecil
Edna Hulick
Della Temple
Bessie Cowen
Lizzie Hoerner
Bessie Denham
Percy Ashburn
Locke Kennedy
Nannie Dimmitt
New Richmond to Boom as Chespeake and Ohio Rail Opens
Readers in New Richmond celebrate the completion of the Chespeake and Ohio road the first through trains to Cincinnati due next Monday. With two railroads steam boats and private conveyances converging on Richmond the town anticipates rapid growth and prosperity in return for past hardship.
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New Richmond
Chespeake
Ohio Road
Cincinnati
Richmond
Old Town
Mad dog slain near Stonelick after dangerous wanderings
A black and tan hound traveling from Perintown was killed near the Catholic church in Stonelick last Thursday by Ed Carpenter after biting several dogs. Some owners killed their dogs, others kept them to check their condition. the dog is presumed hydrophobic.
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Perintown
Stonelick
Ed Carpenter
Burglary at Burg. T B Frazier Leaves Vases Missing
Williamsburg merchant Burg. T. B. Frazier found a case of elegant glass vases missing from the pavement in front of his store after a momentary interruption inside. He notes the loss and jokes about the elusive invoice as the mystery remains unsolved.
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T. B. Frazier
Williamsburg
Mr. Frazier
Pretty Boy Indian Rampage Ends in Self-Destruction
Dispatches from Montana report a murder and massacre by Pretty Boy, an Indian under Dale Cowen's charge. After gaining whisky, he killed two Indian police officers and wounded another, then killed himself after slitting his wrists. Cowen may resign, and Clermont residents are urged to seek the agency appointment.
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Montana
Dale Cowen
Cowen
Dale
New Richmond firm forms to boost town wealth
A newly incorporated furniture company in New Richmond aims to employ the town's growing population. Core organizers include Franklin Fridman Sr, W H McCormick, Morris Lancaster, T J Denham, W W Baldridge, and Hiram Gray. Capital stock $20,000, factory to open early March in the old Excelsior building with expansions planned. The firm will manufacture school and church furniture and lift local prosperity.
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New Richmond
Franklin Fridman, Sr
W. H. McCormick
Morris Lancaster
T. J. Denham
W.W. H. Baldridge
Hiram Gray
Excelsior
Christmas Preparations and Local Visits at M E Church
Arrangements are underway for a Christmas exercise at the M E church on Christmas Eve. J Baird of Cincinnati visited this week representing a leading local hardware house. Mr and Mrs Hensel of Monterey visited their daughter Mrs Hathaway on Saturday and Sunday. Rev Laird delivered an interesting sermon at the M E church Sunday. Thursday evening prayer meeting will be held and the church is expected to be well filled. Geo Binkley of Red Lion visits father in law C Hall. Hartman Bros install a new grinding mill for husks corn and cob, ready by week end. Springfield firm operates under Turk McNutt of Williamaburg. Mrs John Hadly spends a few days in the city. I Ellis of Williamsburg visits sister Mrs John Johnson. Geo Morris, hurt at work in N Andersons cellar, now out on crutches.
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M. EK
J. Baird
Cincinnati
Hensel
Monterey
Hathaway
Laird
M. E
Geo. Binkley
Red Lion
C. Hall
Hartman Bros
Turk McNutt
Williamaburg
John Hadly
Ellis
Williamsburg
John Johnson
Geo. Morris
N. Anderson
Local social round up features fifteenth birthday surprise
Friends celebrate Miss Hutchinson at her home near town for the sixteenth birthday with a fine supper and many presents. Miss Hattie Hutchings of Cincinnati visits Miss Kate Pollock. Miss Kate Lytle marries Mr Samuel Swope at her residence in town with a large gathering and reception then departs for Ironton. Rebecca Lodge stage shows Irish Emigrant Betsy Baker slated for town hall with ticket details. Amelia and Anna Archer visit, and local ads invite shoppers to Scott's for gold rings.
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Hutchinson
Hattie Hutchings
Cincinnati
Kate Pollock
Kate Lytle
Samuel Swope
Ronton
V. Goblet
Hattie Pasen Aes
Beat Quarty
Ironton
Rebecca Lodge
Betsy Baker
A. R
Amelia
Anna Archer
Joseph Boyd
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T. L. Bryan
C. T. Fishback
Edward Schofield
George Hunt
Alexander Blair
Common Pleas Court
Stephen Gibson
Eben Hall
Dodge
Prof. Morrell
Phillip Hopkins
Enoch Dunn
C. M. Smith
T. M. Lewis
Charley Smith
Smith
Val
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Charley
Vallandigham
Washington
Tom
Common Pleas
Hamilton House
Hamilton
G. L. Swing
Sarah G. Thompson
Amanda Bryan
Orin Temple
D. W. Roudebush
Alice Dennison
Elizabeth Hulick
J.C. Morris
Dayton
G. W. Felter
Harris Smethurst
Mary E. Taylor
Caroline McMurphy
Melle Stone
Cornelia Moore
G. W. Gregg
Austin Woods
H. B. Mattox
Lou Patterson
Abbie Porter
Jennie Moore
Mewars
Stirling
Neeley
J. W. Duckwall
W. B. C. Stirling
Austin Wood
J. N. Stewart
F. M. Allen
H. A. Ufford
F. B. Dyer
G. W. Sleppy
T. Dial
Electhet
Jas. Coulter
W. H. Fagley
V. C
T. A. Atwood
Penia
G. W. Robinson Post
Dr. W. B. Dean
Wilson Rybolt
Wilhameville
A. J. Tempie
Lindale
J. H. Short
Locust Corner
Howard House
Mt. Holly
G. W. Robinson
Womens’ Relief Corps
Mary A. Penn
W. Doan
V. P
J.w.cundiff
J. R. Hicks Treas
Elias Nash
Eva Kirgan
Batavia Lodge F
A. M
Batavia Lodge
E. Me Behymer
W. M
J. Johnson
W. G. A. Frazier
J. W
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O. Marshall
de Pris
Tempie
C. Eae
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John von Joseph Marshall
John Hillin
Tyler
Goshen
Goshen Lodge No
Wm. Ferris
Wm. Karns
W. J. Grimfith
J. Williams
D. A. Ding
J. D
J. Burger
Reas
T. D. Kemp
M. Bowman
W. Karna
A- Redding
L. T. Felter
Trus M. Bowman
H. Farson
Stewarts
M. Conrad
Milford
Loveland Lodge
A. M. Emery Lodge
Lates
L.W. Bishop
Hart
Aaron Apgar
Treas
W. Gatch
Frank A Die
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W. R. Merrill
Amfon Apgop
Seeee Ee Eee Trustee
Ohio Pensioners
Cupid’s Christmas Carrols
Probate Court
Frank Hitch
Stella Peterson
Armatest
W. H. Brown
Summit
Mary J. Jones
Vesta Bishop
Oxford
Agnes Sutton
Delaware
Anson Wilson
Findlay
Homer Glancy
George
Barry Fitch
South America
Tropics
George Dillinger
Florida
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Berry
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Bethel
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MAD Dog
Joseph Hayden
Lauson Hayden
Louis Patterson
James Jennings
Meshack Redmond
Obio
Abner Lanham
William Ware
George Hurdle
William Johnson
Edward N. Bradley
Charles Adama
Walter Lanham
William Watson
Joseph Haydon
Frank Knowles
Pretty Boy
M. KE. Guild
Temple
Neville
Felicity
Scioto Gazette
Richard G. Lewis
A. W Search
Gazette
J. R.S. Bond
Col. T. D. Fitch
George McKay
Scott
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