Bethel Shooting: Marshal Kills Man Resisting Arrest
In Bethel yesterday morning Marshal George Clare killed L. H. Sims after Sims resisted arrest for assault on J. L. McKibben. Three shots fired by the marshal, who claimed self defense as Sims drew a gun despite being hampered by gloves. Coroner Hillen investigated. public sympathy favors the marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
L. H. Sims
Bus Sims
J. L. McKibben
McKibben
Sims
Clare
Hannah
Moonlight river excursions go on despite fog doubts
The Courier notes proposed moonlight trips on the C and E road may seem dampened by fog but The New Richmond Independent counters with data suggesting fog forms late and that moonlight boats will run as planned. Each car carries a bright electric red light for night departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
New Richmond Independent
The
Independent
Ohio Territory
Dedication of New Masonic Temple in Georgetown
Georgetown lodge No. 72 Free and Accepted Masons dedicates its new Masonic Temple on January 22 1903 with Grand Master of Ohio directing public ceremonies at 6 30 p m followed by a banquet at Bera's opera house and a music program. Three hundred invitations issued for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Masonic Building
Public Square
Masonic Temple
Ohio
Bera
Christian Church
Two Franchise Extensions Granted by County Commissioners
Commissioners granted extensions to the Cincinnati & Columbus Traction Company for Milford to Brown county line with a new deadline of December 81, 1903 and a $1200 deposit. A second extension to Cincinnati Milford & Goshen Street Railroad follows the same terms and deadline. The article notes the continuation of a local candies and produce shop listing at Rapp Bros and Kline's Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati & Columbus'Traction Company
Milford
Brown County
Cincinnati, Milford & Goshen Street Railroad Company
Old Year Ball Dazzles Batavia With Dance at City Hall
A Batavia Old Year Ball drew about fifty couples to city hall from 10 PM to daylight. Attendees traveled from nearby towns dressed in fine gowns and suits, as Michael's Orchestra from Cincinnati provided music for waltzes and country dances. The piece notes changes from old to modern times, including heated halls and longer intermissions, and recalls past bands and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
City Hall
Michael
Cincinnati
Roger de Coverly
Jenkins, Silcott
Aaron Schafer
Philip Fitzwater
Woodward Brothers
Menter
Jamieson
Harvey Hamilton
George Davis
Abel Smith
George Anderson
Former Batavia Man Marries Franklin Woman Quiet Springfield Honeymoon
James L. Teasdale and Susan nah A. Mattox of Franklin married at Rev. J S Edenburn's home and spent a quiet honeymoon in Springfield. The groom, a tobacco buyer, and his bride obtained a license from Judge Dean earlier that morning, then departed for Dayton after a Florence Hotel stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Republic
Batavia
Linn Teasdale
Teasdale
The
Republic
Florence Hotel
James L. Teasdale
Susannah A. Mattox
Franklin
Dayton
Mr. Teasdale
Rev. J
Dean
Florence
Mysterious Gun Shot at Miley Home on Christmas Prep
Mr and Mrs B F Miley narrowly escaped injury when a cartridge hidden in yard debris exploded in the wall near Mrs Miley as she hung pictures on a ladder. The ball struck the wall within three inches of her head, then the couple resumed Christmas preparations despite the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B F. Miley
Miley
A Knock At Ohio Tax Laws Oppressive System
The New York Journal of Commerce denounces Ohio tax practice as oppressive. It notes self assessment and state inspectors, calling the system rife with espionage and bribery risks. It cites an inspector’s removal on political grounds and warns the regime has driven many rich residents away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal of Commerce
New York
Ohio
Turkey
Cleveland
Hillsboro Officials Salaries Under New Code Listed
The document enumerates Hillsboro salaries: Mayor 100 dollars, clerk 300, treasurer 100, marshal 200, solicitor 100, fire chief 30, ten firemen at 20 each, two police at 480 each, hose reel driver 480, street commissioner 400, engineer fire engine 75, book and ladder driver 480, trustees of public affairs three at 26 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Trustees of Public Affairs
Remarkable Burdsa Couple Celebrate Christmas Milestones
The Ohio couple Mr and Mrs Uriah Burdsa in Newtown marked three anniversaries on Christmas day. They were born 93 years ago, married 74 years ago, and still reside in the same house where they started housekeeping. They are prosperous, healthy, and have many descendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Newtown
Uriah Burdsa
Stolen mall pouch found abandoned in Bailey Court
A Christmas Eve delivery pouch left New Richmond at 5 30 for Cincinnati 6 30 vanished in Cincinnati with no packages registered. It was later found by Officer Burke in Bailey Court near Jobo Street cut open and emptied. Government inspectors notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond
Cincinnat
Cincinnati
Burke
Bailey Court
Jobo Street
Penny Post Promises Strength and Low Cost News
The Cincinnati Post boasts strong news service and engaging editorials at a low price. Its large circulation is credited to accuracy, alertness in gathering news, and attractive presentation, making it a leading journal in its class.
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Cincinnati Post
Bonds and Road Repair Ordered for Columb ia and New Richmond Turnpike
Cincinnati waterworks commissioners order their secretary to warn C E electric road to repair the Columbia and New Richmond turnpike between the tollgate and the Lick Run viaduct within three days or the board will complete the work at the company’s expense. The road, damaged by past floods and incomplete by the railway franchise, faces possible washouts over 8 000 feet as spring runoff threatens further erosion.
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Cincinnati Waterworks Commissioners
C. & E. Electric Road
Columbia and
New Richmond
Tollgate
Lickrun
New Year Hopeful Tone On 1902 Reflections
The Courier offers a 1902 year end message praising agricultural bounty, public health, and progress. It celebrates electricity farming advances, new power houses, electric railways, water works, and modern machinery boosting rural life and literacy, ending with wishes for readers’ health wealth and happiness in the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Courier
Midwinter Fair At Clyde Draws Big Attendance And Changes
The Ohio Society held a successful Clyde fair with large turnout. Exhibits included vegetables grapes and flowers modest pears and apples shown as superior. the experiment station listed 10 varieties and 20 plates of apples from Southern Illinois. Wm Miller reelected president N J Cox new vice president W W Farnsworth replaced as secretary by E G Woodward R J Tussing succeeds Ohmer as treasurer aging 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Society
Clyde
Illinois
Wm. Miller
N.J. Cox
W. W. Farnsworth
E. G. Woodward
Kirtland
N. Ohmer
R.J. Tussing
Escaped Slaves Hidden by Abolitionists on Ohio Border
A Bethel Journal sketch recounts six enslaved men slipping to Felicity then fleeing, aided by abolitionists. Pursuers planned to seize them after meals but found only white men dressed as women in the house, signaling a successful underground escape.
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Ohio
Canada
Felicity
Bethel
Louise Abbott
Bethel Journal
Poem on Senator Smoot and new municipal deal
Advised to count the cost. Reverend Shade notes a Chicago Inter Ocean department and mocks Senator Smoot over polygamy. Ohio villages to vote in April under a new code mandating deposition and re election of current officers.
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Shade
Children’s Home Association
Chicago Inter Ocean
Apostle Smoot
United States Senate
Utah
Smoot
Washington, D. C
Ohio
Roudebush Talks On Farm Benefits From Lines And Advances
Cincinnati Enquirer prints Lowell Roudebush interview in which the Nicholsville educator and explorer praises government soil surveys and new farmer institutes. He cites telephones and interurban lines aiding rural farms, discusses alfalfa as a superior feed, and notes his Alaska exploration era under Lowry.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Lowell Roudebush
The
Enquirer
Nicholsville
Roudebush
Dennison
Franklin Farmers’ Institute
Franklin
Montgomery County
United States
Franklin Institute
Alaska
Lowry
Death of Indian Hill man while walking home
Charles Safferie aged 69 of Indian Hill died last Friday afternoon on his walk home from Madisonville. He was a prominent local citizen. Williamsburg adopts new payrolls detailing salaries for mayor and other officers. marshal unpaid but eligible for night watchman role. street commissioner set at 24 dollars annually.
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Charles Safferie
Indian Hill
Madisonville
Williamsburg
Sudden Death of Henry Lee Morey Statesman and Philanthropist
Hon Henry Lee Morey died at The Oaks near Hamilton from paralysis after a day in court. Born 1841 in Butler county, he rose from private in the 75th Ohio to major, served as Hamilton city solicitor and Butler county prosecutor, and twice won Congress seats in 1880 and 1888. A Republican loyalist and charitable figure, he chaired Dayton State Hospital board, with his duties improving the institution. he leaves several children, his wife having died years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ienry
Lee Morey
Hamilton
the Oaks
Butler County
Ohio Volunteers
Congress
Dayton State Hospital
Mil ford man Diddy Killinger charged in larceny case
Milford resident Frank Killinger known as Diddy was arrested last week for larceny of a rain curtain and whip from Charles Lockwood's carriage. The goods were found, and he was bound over to the grand jury in $2000. Tanac Abernathy was arrested in Milford on a criminal assault charge against Mrs Minnie Sunnyecalb and posted $100 bond for the next grand jury appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Killinger
Milford
Diddy
Charles Lockwood
Tanac Abernathy
Minnie Sunnyecalb
Ten Want Newspaper Aid For One Seeker In Chronicle Quip
The Franklin Chronicle notes with dry wit that about ten people want a newspaper to do something for them, while only one person wants to do something for the newspaper. The line highlights asymmetry in efforts between readers and the press.
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The
Franklin Chronicle
Christmas Day Tales of Trade and Merriment
A jumble of brief vignettes describes exchanges and small acts around Christmas. James Whitney, John Elion, Charley Robinson, and others share small favors and tasks, while workers, jurors, and vendors move through holiday scenes.
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James Whitney
Lord Wayland
Loldas
John Elion
Charley Robinson
Scott's
Ties Of Couples In Courtship Read To Public
Presented by Judge Griffith and DepG ties to an appreciative public list several couples with occupations and hometowns including Joseph Powell Troup a 42 year old farmer from Tate township and Mary Ellen Smith of Brown county plus hospital attendant wedding 31 and Myrtle Hannah 24 Felicity and others including a painter Walter B Johnson 27 Eastwood and Fannie L Wilson 22 Williamsburg and more couples with roles and places named in a public notice style.
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Joseph Powell Troup
Tate Township
Mary Ellen Smith
Brown County
Billman
Joseph W. Wedding
Felicity
Myrtle Hannah
Walter B. Johnson
Eastwood
Fannie L. Wilson
Willamsburg
Squire Hight
Roland Eugene Hicks
Milford
Francis Mary Barron
Perintown
Darling
Clarence Logan Zugg
Oklahoma Territory
Elizabeth Adda Campbell
Bantam
John Spahr
Cora McCormick
Craver
Newton
Circuit court reverses verdict in Anderson v. Cincinnati Georgetown Portmouth R
The court overturns the common pleas ruling, holding the platform not built for scuffles and the railroad not liable for employee acts off duty. The jury had awarded Benjamin Anderson $900 after a leg injury in a scuffle with a conductor and engineer. Legal representatives for both sides are named, with other local figures noted as guests of Dr. G. Dustin and family.
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Circuit Court
Common Pleas Court
Benjamin Anderson
Cincinnati, Georgetown
Portsemouth
Anderson
Higleg
Frazier & Licks
Amelia resident visits and holiday happenings in town
Misa Philena Pern of Xenia vacationing with her parents Mrs Side Doughty and Wesley Doughty of Cincinnati. Revival services at Union Chapel, numerous holiday visitors from Cincinnati, Columbus and other cities. A Friday lecture by Dr Jameson drew applause. Dr Bell's dental office suffered a minor fire damage on the 26th. Week program lists Baptist social, watch night service, and ladies club event. Daniel Leavitt, 62, died near town last Friday. Frank Dial brought home a Kentucky bride.
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Misa Philena Pern
Xenia
Side Doughty
Wesley Doughty
Cincinna
Minta Nichols
Kentucky
Wilbur Dial
Elias Dial
Union Chapel
Moble Llewellyn
Winchester
Will Halt
Cincinnati
Sadie Robinson
Williamsburg
Aden Nash
Cleves
Alrey
Phillips
Walnut Hills
Gladys Eppert
Lima
Dr. Jameson
Dayton
Bell
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Town Hall
M. E
J. I. Hicks
Daniel Leavitt
Armacoet
Springgrove Cemetery
Frank Dial
Residents and visitors gather at Batavia area homes
Mrs T F Lyon and son Buford hosted by Mr and Mrs A Allen in Batavia for two days. Various guests include Blanche Dougiman of Cincinnati, Miss Mary Brown of Cuba visiting Mary Marvel and Opal Cast, Miss Berdie Chaney of Midland, and several local relatives. Domestic travel and holiday visits noted across multiple households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Lyon
Buford
A. Allen
Batavia
Mies Blanche Dougiman
Cincinnati
Mary Brown
Cuba
Miasea Marvel
Opal
Berdie Chaney
Midland
Will Young
Wife
Ear! Witham Aid
Thad Newton
Blanchester
Isaac Bennett
Clneinnati
Ed Glenn
Henry Hill
Oak Grove
Rachel Pierce
Harvey Hodson
Charlier Hudson
Dayton
Fanny Thompson
Vincennesa
Ind
Carrie Barr
Mia
Ella Binkley
Ella Brunk
Boston
Maggie Lyon
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George Clare
L. T. Sims
George
Ternity
Rapp Bros
Batagla
Kline
Ootlt
W. M. Earns
Edwin
Thayer
C.C. Larkin
Ane Wees
Csaves Oj
L. Huddle
Kobe
Ely
W. H. Walker
Sos
Krank Davis, Jr
Episae
Espeeeti
C. H. Lochard
Sea
E. E. DeBruler
Wm. F. Pattison L
M, Dawson
Geo
W. McMarchy
Ubivivcessssierceveres
R. Walker
Jas, L
Favret
Evedetetus J. H, Hall
Bee
Beens Veeneee
H. Hill
Vee
B, Nichols
Franklin Beauty
Springfield
Amelia
Clermonnt
Trac
Henry Lee Morey
Grand Jury
A.M. Dimmitt
Jim Brown
W.R. Walker
Sun
John Lenin
New Democrat
Joe Larkin
Jim Yancey
Charley Dixon
Charley
Jim
Ramage
Dr. Ashburn
Spider
Bush Buerkle
Griffith
Depg
E. S. Potts
Deyton
Mra
Delis Davis
Dr. G. Dustin
Edenton
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