Sechrest Murder Trial Jury Seated in Amelia Case
A 1911 jury in Batavia hears the Sechrest murder case with 164 summoned as witnesses. The second trial ends with a verdict of murder in the second degree and life imprisonment likely, after a prior hung jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
William Beeler
Hutson
Chas Sechrest
Beeler
Charley
Sechrest
Beelers
Batavia
Davis
Murphy
Louis Hicks
State
Nichols & Griffith
Nichols & Nichols
Ollowing
Geo. E. Lindsey
de Vogt
Official agricultural report on wheat and crop yields
The report from 1077 correspondents notes poor wheat conditions due to wet weather with 18 percent decline since November 1 and widespread damage. It cites corn production at about 110.6 million bushels and strong hogging, with clover seed failures and rising apple crops due to favorable fruit development aided by spraying. Tobacco and cattle figures shown with rising fed cattle estimates for spring markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
Ottawa
Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Notice
The readable text shows partial phrases and names garbled into incomplete items. It references a public notice with officials and dates but key details are missing or illegible. The fragment provides no clear event, location, or outcome to summarize fully.
Batavia Boys Defeat Clinton A C in Armory Tilt
Batavia triumphs 48 to 28 over Clinton A C of Cincinnati at the Armory. Rondebush leads Batavia with strong scoring while Lewis shores up the defense as Batavia holds off Clinton’s late rally to seal the win.
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Batavia Boys
Clinton A. C
Cincinnati
Armory
Batavians
Batavia
Clintons
Rondebush
Lewis
Clintons Batavia
Gab T
Santas T
Rondebush Ferberg
Raak Sullivan
Kidd Mason
Nop
Atee Hanes
Larkin Lewis
Sencseids
Buerkle Freeman
Bees Kidd
Brothers
Roudebush
Larkin
Peal
Mason
Kidd
Dennison
Blatt
Christmas Services and Sunday School Programs
The M. E. church holds a Christmas service next Sunday December 24 at 1030 with a sermon Safeguard Our Children and child participation. Sunday school programs and entertainments are planned for multiple churches including Presbyterian German A B and Second M E and Baptist sects with services Christmas morning at Holy Trinity at 10 o clock.
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M. E
Presbyterian Sunday
A. B
Marriages Reported in Batavia Parsonage Service
Three weddings occurred at the M. E. parsonage in Batavia with Elmer E. Nichols of Bethel and Martha A. Rice of Chile. Will Price of Cincinnati and Helen Elliott of Amélia. William F. Koons of Williamsburg Township and Artie Florence Tucker of Felicity were united in ceremonies witnessed by guests including Miss Walker and Olive Marshall. The service used the ring ceremony and featured musical selections.
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Will Price
Cincinnati
Helen Elliott
Amélia
Wm. F. Koons
Williamsburg Township
Artie Florence Tucker
Felicity
Walker
Elmer E. Nichols
Bethel
Martha A. Rice
Chile
M. E. Parsonage
Batavia
Wr Burdsall
Turkey raffle and shooting match at Elk Lick farm
An all day event on Christmas day features a turkey raffle and a clay pigeon shoot at the James Weaver farm's old brick house on the Elk Lick pike. Coffee and sand witches will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Weaver
Elk Lick Pike
Tobacco Pool Sale Receipts Due Around Christmas
A 1909 pooled tobacco sale in Lexington Kentucky yielded receipts to be delivered about December 25 to the owner as a Christmas present. The tobacco had been in the pool for roughly three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Red Cross Seal Use Warns Postal Readers
Notice warns readers to place red cross seals on the opposite side from the address to avoid mail being returned. It cautions that letters with seals on the address side may be opened or sent to the dead letter office. Compliance ensures mail reaches its destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Uncle Sam
Murder Jury Seated in Ohio Case Under Sheriff Guard
The jury in the State of Ohio vs Charles Sechrest on murder charges is kept at the jail under sheriff or deputy guard day and night while out of court and must not be separated from custody.
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State of
Ohio
Charles Sechrest
Newtonsville Institute Set for January Farmers Event
Newtonsville and vicinity hold a two day farmers institute on January 1 and 2 with state speakers C W Elliott from New Concord and M Hicksville Ohio. The program covers soil fertility live stock and grain farming new farm specialties landlord tenant and Ohio State Board of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtonsville
Farmers’ Institute
Tewneville
C. W. Elliott
New Concord
M. Eee
Hicksville
Ohio
Columbus Grove
Putnam County
Ohio State Grange
State Normal School
Ohio State Board of Agriculture and Experiment Station
Bell Telephone building completed in Batavia
The Bell Telephone building is finished and ready for turnover to the company by contractor J L H Barr. It stands as one of Batavia's best structures and an improvement to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone
J. L. H. Barr
Batavia
Christmas Dance at Batavia Armory
Batavia youths host a Christmas dance at the Armory on December 26. The event features piano and drums music and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Christmas in Washington feature by Edward B. Clark
Washington correspondent Edward B. Clark contributes a special feature titled Christmas in Washington. The piece contrasts holiday observances with northern traditions and offers a lively, engaging description of the capital city celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Courier
Washington
Edward B. Clark
House
Ashington
Clark
Fox Hunting Prohibition Mentioned in County Notice
Authorities report multiple fox hunters in the county violating game laws by hunting foxes outside legal season. The law section states no fox may be caught, killed or injured from December 1 to September 1, inclusive. A warning is issued to refrain from hunting.
Good Roads Debate Warns Against National Road Neglect
An Ohio speakers group cites historic federal and state road deficits, arguing for one third federal aid to build main wagon roads. They urge funding through bonds and local taxation to complete 400,000 miles of main roads in ten to thirty years, noting rural mail and parcels post savings.
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Panama Canal
Con
Philippines
Congress
Army
Navy
United States
Jesse Taylor
County Commissioners’ Association of Ohio
Dayton
Secretary of Agriculture
Bankhead
Alabama
Baby
National Agricultural Department
Anti Pain Plaster Hubble for Rheumatism and Weakness
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an anti pain plaster by Howser named Hubble, claimed to treat rheumatism and muscular weakness with references to various ailments. The text is heavily garbled and lacks clear dates or locations.
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Howser
Lund
Boiler shutdown halts Carroll-Jameson Machine Works
A boiler at Carroll-Jamie son Machine Works broke down last week causing workers to take several days off. The plant, described as a thriving business, produces lathes and parts shipped worldwide.
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Carroll-Jamieson Machine Works
Batavia Building & Loan Declares 64 Cent Dividend
Last Monday night the Batavia Building and Loan Company board declared a 64 cent per share dividend. After the 1 percent tax, shareholders will receive about 5.16 dollars per 100 dollars invested. Books should be left after dues are paid next Monday so dividends due each book can be placed. The Loan office will be open New Year’s Day for transactions.
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Batavia Building & Loan Company
Batavia
Leonard P. Harding Elected Director in Cincinnati Stamina League
Leonard P. Harding of Milford was elected director in the Stamina Republican league election held in Cincinnati last Saturday. He is among the successful candidates named as league directors.
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Leonard P. Harding
Milford
Cincinnati
New Books At Batavia Public Library And Nearby Notices
Batavia Public Library received a list of new books during the last month including titles by William J. Pachae, Brande Burnett, Mrs. Je rey Ward, Florence L. Barclay, Leo Toweet Glover, Bazil King, Florence L. Kingsley, and Eliza Calvert Hall. The Comet will host a Saturday treat for patrons after shows at 7 15 and 8 30. Railway mail service introduces a Sunday schedule to speed Christmas mail. A Thanksgiving reunion at Shadeland hosted by Mr and Mrs Waters featured guests from New York, Cincinnati and St. Louis.
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Batavia Public Library
William J. . Pach
Hall Sain
Brande
Burnett
de Richar
Je Rey Ward
Deland
Stewart E. Ebite
Minos
Hasnee
Hallowell Abbott
Florence L. Barclay
Leo Toweet Glover
Cl Clara
Bazil King
Eliza Calver
Florence L. Kingsley
Paul A
Herald of the Cross
Same. Graham
Batavia
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Arthur Behymer
Shadeland
Ihha Aters
Henry G. Waters
New York
al Waters
W. Gray
St. Ponts
Willl Waters
Obituary for Ella Chapman of Blanchester and Hamlet
Ella Chapman born May 4 1859 Blanchester Ohio died December 9 1911 at her sister Mrs Kempton's home in Hamlet Ohio aged 52 years 6 months 25 days She cared for her invalid mother 18 years and lived with her sister most of her life She joined M E church at North Vernon Ind at 14 and lived a Christian life She died at Union Chapel church area and leaves sisters Mrs Kempton and Mrs Hackett a brother J Leeds and many relatives The memory of her devout life will guide others toward the Heavenly Home
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Ella Chapman
William and
Mary Chapman
Blanchester
Ohio
North Vernon
Cincinnat
Hamlet
M. E
Ind
Union Chapel Church
Ella
Kempton
Hackett
J. Leeds
Birth and Death of Anna Binning Hicks in Ohio
Anna Binning Hicks of Cincinnati born March 16 18th century era unclear died December 6 1911 near Batavia at eight months old married to Will Hicks July 20 1870s had one daughter. Funeral held at Old Bethel Church with pastor leading devotion as family mourns.
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Anna Binning Hicks
Cincinnati
Batavia
Will Hicks
Old Bethel Church
Anise
Elna Ott Service Ignites Memorial for Bereaved Family
Fragmentary OCR yields a notice referencing Elna Ott services and a bereaved family. Names and exact details are unclear but imply a memorial or service announcement.
Obscure fragment hints at memorial at funeral
Fragmentary text references a funeral scene for a bereaved husband. Phrases mention singing, a memorial service, and condolences in a somber, incomplete account. Absent clear names, dates, or locations.
Remedy for colds and contagious diseases praised
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remly as a quick cure for colds and a means to reduce the risk of infectious diseases such as whooping cough scarlet fever and diphtheria. It claims the remedy contains no opium or harmful ingredients and is widely reputed for cold cures.
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Shamberlain
Conley Convicted for Bank Fraud Kept One Year Term
James F. Conley was convicted in Brown County courts after obtaining money under false pretenses from about twenty banks in Brown and adjacent counties. He was sentenced to one year in the Ohio Penitentiary.
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James F. Conley
Brown County
Ohio
Township Schools Begin Biennial Examinations
Batavia township schools commence a two day examination program to assess scholar progress. Examinations occur twice yearly in December and April, with J. Halick and a capable staff of teachers directing the program.
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Batavia Township
Halick
Clermont Brick Yards to Close for Repairs and Reopening
The Clermont Brick Yards suspend brick making for a few days to install a large boiler and new fan to push heat into tunnels for drying bricks in stacks. They will offer hollow and solid brick and field tile in sizes. Operations resume January 1, 1912.
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Clermont
Salaries Lowered Across Towns Before 1912 Term
Multiple towns are enacting salary cuts for village officers ahead of the January 1912 start date. Some reduce pay by half, others less, to trim expenses after the 1 percent tax levy. Batavia retains current salaries with no changes.
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Batavia
Eye Removed from Williamsburg Horseman After Injury
Ed Oligee of the Williamsburg neighborhood was struck in the eye by a piece of wire while moving his pike building outfit after finishing a contract near Georgetown Brown County. The injured eye was removed last week in a delicate operation by Dr. Shelton of Georgetown. Oligee is noted as a Clermont horseman and expects to resume business in a few days.
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Ed Oligee
Williamsburg
Pike
Georgetown
Brown County
Dr. Shelton
J. Oligee
Clermont
Post Office Dept Reports First Surplus Since 1883
The Post Office Department shows a surplus for the year ended June 30 1911 after revenues of 237 879 823 60 and expenditures of 287 660 705 48. The department carried a deficit of 17 479 770 47 at the start of the Wilson administration in 1909, now turned into a substantial surplus in two years.
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Post Office Department
Washington
Cattle Shipments Question Infirmary Practices
Twenty head of cattle were shipped from the Clinton County infirmary farm to eastern markets last week. They averaged 1,250 pounds and realized $1,721, the highest price in the market for such stock. The piece questions Clermont taxpayers would react if the infirmary used its own stock rather than selling.
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Clinton County Infirmary
Clermont
Clermont Infirmary
The Folly of Worry
Motivational advice from Woman's World urging readers to replace fear with action. It counsels meeting trouble with courage, resisting despair, and seizing opportunities despite obstacles. The excerpt emphasizes nerve over intellect and encourages adopting a fight mindset.
County Taxpaying Visits Highlight Appraisal Frustrations
Property holders travel to the county seat to pay their county rent and face tax reliefs with some dissatisfaction. The land office is urged to prioritize competence over political considerations in selecting a new appraiser. The note stresses fair treatment for all amid recent appraisal discontent.
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Official Report
Chambétisin
Newtonsville's Institute
John Begg
Machine Works
Abe
Penn
Harding
NEW Books
Bi Fen
Township Schools
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