Political drift on grand jurors and suspected bribery cases
The piece urges punishment for grand jurors who disclose voting, calls for a formal investigation, and cites the Rhoades libel case with details on the Baumann matter. It argues oath violations by officers who solicit or reveal juror votes, and demands accountability and swift justice. It notes Penn Williams auditor concerns and the need for inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Williams
Rhoades
Democrat
Williams
Columbus
Penn
Rocades
O. B. Nichols
State
Ohio
Baumann
Bitavia
Historic Library Verdict Over Library Shares
A Cincinnati circuit court verdict awards 248 dollars to Allan Latham and two women, Mrs. Alda Kaafman and Mrs. Belle Stevens, against W. C. Smith Book Co. The action sought shares in a historic private library collected by Allen Latham, a government surveyor, with the library passing to the book company from Melvina Latham amid financial distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Smith Book Company
Allan Latham
Nine Mile
Alda Kaafman
Dayton
Belle Stevens
Mt. Auburn
Circuit Court of
Cincinnati
Jasnes
Allen Latham
Ohio
Melvina Latham
New Richmond
Book Company
Smith
W. A. Hicks
Hoses, Knight & Jones
Swing Trolley Company Capitalization Increase Reported
The Cincinnati and Columbus Traction Company plans a capital boost from 10000 to 2500000 dollars with 5 percent preferred stock and the rest voting common stock. Newly elected officers include Henry H Hoffmann president Louis Seasongood vice president Casper Rowe secretary Henry Burkhold treasurer Philip C Swing manager and directors Richard C Swing and George Kerper. Work on the road will be pushed as weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati & Columpus Traction Company
Henry H. Hoffmann
Louis Seasongood
Casper Rowe
Henry Burkhold
Philip C. Swing
Richard C. Swing
George Kerper
Philip
Richard Swing
Batavia Woman's Club Enjoys Evening of Music and Word
Open meeting at Jamiesons hall drew about a hundred guests for a program of quartet singing vocal solos and readings. Mrs Belt and others organized a rich night featuring Mrs Jennie Bryan on Europe tour and readings by Mrs Collins with reception by Batavia's young maidens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Woman’s Club
Jamieson’s Hall
Belt
Anna Griffith
Branaugh
Homan
James Griffith
Irma Parrott
Teal
Hamilton
Miss Parrott
Elizabeth Walker
Snog
Jennie Bryan
Europe
Bryan
Collins
Ohio
Batavia
Jennie Penn, Cor
Hagee's Cordial of Cod Liver Oil Touts Taste
An ad praises Hagee's Cordial of Cod Liver Oil as free of cod fish taste and smell, calling it a revelation in taste and tonic quality. It claims benefits for wasting conditions or weak blood, emphasizing its superior effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagee
Williamsburg News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Mrs Maggie Hail and her son visit Chicago relatives while Rev John E Beery of Norwood fills the M E church pulpit this week. W R C in Williamsburg hosts a February 14 fair and a swap social that Friday. A Home Talent Dramatic Company plans Uncle Daniel for the library benefit. Supt Gephart and wife visit Mrs F W Walker. Rev Gray of Decatur assists with M E church sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Hail and Son
Chicago
Katie McNutt
John E. Bery
Norwood
Beery
Frank McLean
Maria McLean
Anna
Jennie McMurchy
Carl Creamer
Cincinnati
Isaac Fe
Greenberry
Garner
Second Street
Gephart
F. W. Walker
Rev. Gray
Decatur
M. E. Church
Gray
Free 4.00 Individual Treatment Offered by Dr Miles
An advertisement touts Dr Miles as highly successful with hundreds of testimonials from notable patients. It claims cures after failure by many physicians in several cities and offers four dollars of treatment free with full directions. Address Dr Franklin Miller at 208 218 State Street Chicago and mention Batavia Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Grand Rapids
Chicago
New York City
Philadelphia
J. P. Jewell
Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases
J. P. Ross
Rush Medwal College
A. M. Tucker
N. Y
L-E, & W System of Railways
Persia
EB. B. Spileman
San Diego
Cal
Avall Alliated
Franklin Miler
State Street
Ill
Menton Batavia Courier
Burning scheme sparks trouble for Clermont printer
Frank Bradley, once of local printing circles, faces U S marshal action in Cincinnati over an alleged fake fire brick patent. His “fueling” formula used soil clay sand garbage resin and was offered for a dollar. Bradley bonded $300 for hearing, claiming no criminal intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bradley
Cincinnati
Mr. Bradley
Bryans
Bradley
U. S
Sanderson
Bond
U.S
Adler
Batavia
Burglary at Baum’s Coal Shed on Main Street
Thieves forced open the coal shed of George Baum last Sunday night and stole a considerable amount of fuel. The intruder was inside the shed when Baum checked the premises, escaping later through a sliding panel. The house doors were also tried, but the family found no further mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baum
Main Street
Batavia and Stonelick clubs clash in hunting ground match
A shooting match at Cravertown last Saturday ended in a decisive win for Stonelick over Batavia. Batavia played well yet were outclassed, faltering in the third round as the score fell behind in the 20-bird contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Stonelick
Cravertown
Stonélick
Buerkle Vere
Burnett Hill
I Speldel
Freud
Young
Christmann
Bickley
Craver
Gomien
Bunn
Groves
J. Craver
Seibert
Dustin
Selbert
Porter Deltz
Miller
Iis
Oerye Oy
Stonelick Batavia
Farmers Institute at Amelia Sixth Annual Session
The Sixth Annual Farmers Institute gathers in Amelia on February 9 and 10 with a full program of talks, demonstrations, music, and practical farming topics. Notable speakers include Cary W. Montgomery, T. C. Laylin, and J. Henderson, plus local entertainers and organizers from the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
Edison Kinetoscope Company No 2 at Opera House
The Edison Kinetoscope Company No 2 returns to Batavia on Friday evening February 6 with a new programme of moving pictures. Admission is 25 cents, children 10, with reserved seats available at Nash's drug store. Proceeds aid the public school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison Kinetoscope Company No. 2
Opera House
Batavia
Nash’s
Farm sale near Marathon to West Virginia buyer
Harmon Cover and Son sold their stock farm near Marathon for $16,000 to Mr. Wine of West Virginia. Wine plans improvements and to operate as a stock farm. Covers and Son have not decided their future plans. Kidney disease warns via Foley’s Kidney Cure. Cincinnati traction line expanding with mixed gauge tracks and faster service between Carrol Street and Georgetown. through passengers must change cars at Carrol Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Cover & Son
Marathon
Mr. Wine
West Virginia
Clermont
Cover & Son
Cincinnati Traction Company
Carrol Street
Coney Island
Fountain Square
Georgetown
Cincinnati
Heizer Helps Himself By Neighborly Rescue
Brack Heizer a Hamlet merchant faced insolvency and signed an assignment with J Mudd. Citizens held a mass meeting the next day and raised 400 to settle his debts. He paid Cincinnati creditors, destroyed the deed, resumed trade, and praised neighbors for their timely aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brack Heizer
Hamlet
Beame
Batavia
J. Mudd
C. B. Nichola
Heizer
Cincinnati
Clermont County Agricultural Society Reorganizes at Court House
The Clermont County Agricultural Society held a January meeting at the courthouse and reorganized. Officers include President George Smyser, Vice President C H Ludlow, Treasurer J O Rapp, Secretary John Rowan. Committees cover printing, auditing, finance, department superintendents, and various agricultural divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Agricultural Society
Court House
George Smyser
C. H. Ludlow
J. O. Rapp
John Rowan
A.C. Hutchens
B. E. Gardner
A.S. Johnson
A. 8. Johnson, G. M. Roudebusch, Co. A. Ludlow
C. W. Ross
Geo
W. Burke
F. M. Lindsey
Isaac Turner
Woman credits Dodd's Kidney Pills for recovery
Mrs. A M Fysh from New Orleans describes a severe illness with fatigue crying sleep loss and anxiety. After consuming five boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills she reports great improvement and regained ability to work. The text adds a note about the city dailies featuring Nan and her man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nola
Dodd
Nan
Her Man
Onoouh
Local Dental and Farm Notices from Batavia and Cincinnati
An assortment of 1903 era notices lists dental offices and itinerant dentists with schedules in Cincinnati Batavia and Owensville plus farm rental offers near Amelia Ohio. Advertisers include Nelson Cramer at Batavia and P Hamilton in Cincinnati with weekly clinic notes and addresses. Also mentions O Robertson dentist in Milford and L and O Robertson offices at Race and Longworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Hamilton
West 7Th Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Race
Elm
Batavia
Wheel stock sale by Rapp and Coyle at a dollar range
Rapp and Coyle offer 500 carriage buggy cart and light wagon wheels priced from one to eight dollars per wheel. Odd wheels will also be sold at the same price range with February sales emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapp & Coyle
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promoted at Nash’s Pharmacy
One was pale and sallow while the other fresh and rosy health. The ad claims the pills arouse lazy organs to improve digestion and prevent constipation. Priced at 25 cents, available at Nash’s Pharmacy in Batavia and J. R. Hicks in Amelia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Nash’s
Batavia
J. R. Hicks
Amelia
Casseday Couple Celebrates Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs S M Casseday of Mason marked sixty years of marriage last Friday with over 100 guests. Many were friends from their younger days including daughter Mary A Miller sister of Mrs Casseday now living years old who attended though others could not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Casseday
Mason
Warren County
Thesehildren
Mia
Mary A. Miller
Local notices of moves deaths and illness in community
Mr c and Mrs Robert Ernst entertain guests then plan to move to Washington where Mr Ernst will take a new position. Marvey Cox and Nart of Mt Pisgah visit grandfather Jacob Jackson. Emmett Slater and Willard Wall return from Tennessee and Georgia. Winslett buys a new horse. The sick improve. Dr Benmer seen in the city. Miss Mary Ansted visits the Ernst home. James Sapp family visit Hedrickson's. Croshaw moves to Williamsburg. Mrs Ina Snider dies at her parents’ home. funeral held January 26 with burial at Bethel. One Minute Cough Cure advertised by Nash’s Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ernst
Ernest
Washington
Ernst
Marvey Cox
Nart
Mt. Pisgah
Jacob Jackson
Emmett Slater
Willard Wall
Tennessee
Georgia
Winslett
Benmer
Mary Ansted
James Sapp
Stattie
Hedrckson
M. E. Church
Croshaw
Wiliamsburg
Green
Lands for sale in Texas and Louisiana coast country raid
Land offers tout thousands of acres in Texas and Louisiana coast country with cheap prices and strong emigration trends. Promises low taxes, good schools, shipping facilities, and rapid growth. Advertises a 1928 Mardi Gras special train excursion from Cincinnati to New Orleans with stops and educational, pecuniary benefits. Agents named M Dawson and Joan W. Davis of Southern Pacific Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Clocionatl Rebruary
Texas
Louisana
New Orleans
Lt. M. Dawson
New Richmond
Ohio
Joan W. Davis
East Fourth Street
Cincinnati
Southern Pacific Railroad
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Grand Jury
Bambaugh
Ripley
Historic Library
Kline
Arow
Swing Trolley Company
Williamsburg
Franklin Miles
M. D
LL. B
Clermont Boy
Jupge
C. C. Williams
B.S. Rhodes
Same
Henry Burnett
Parrott
John Fishback
Emma E. Hunter
William Daugherty
Lucinda Clark
Sarah J. Myers
Margaret Beagle
T. D. Blair
W. A. Weaver
Philip Bromer
Emma Bromer
Marian R. Deeley
Alice Tf. Hunt
Norman L. Burnett
Guardian
Ad Lit
Mary Hicks
James E. Robinson
Will. Vernon
Sanford Va
Mary Emeline Sanford
Elizabeth J. Turner
Frank Turner
Owensville
Loie Mary
Ralph
Chase L Freesman
Anne Henke
James E. Shaw
Franklin School House
Monroe Township
J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Bucklen
Farmers Institute
J. C. Henderson
H. E
Cary W. Montgomery
Mra. Ey
C. Lease
Ak Mabel Dawson
Bennett
Nellie Coleman
Hutson Sisters
Emma Beckett
Layiin
Mamle Hopkins Mystic
Anna Hopkins
Bouger
J. A. Rader
Charles O. Hays
Laylin
John C
Henerson
T. A. Pinkham
B.C. Reed
Miss Smith
Erie
Mamie Hopkins
McDonovagh
Misa Vease
Seer
Cary W. Montgmery
Laura Vonderheide
Eva Pinkhau
Eugenia C. Lease
America
Laylie
John ©. Slenderson
W.F. Crane
Wm. C. Coombs
Henry Bissaniz
BF. Miley
Lewis Nash
Wilber Appie
A. F. Ely
B. F. Moyer
Joseph H. Dawson
F.K. Thurber
Albert Leeds
J. J. Armstrong
Mr. Wheeler
R. Wheeler
Northwood
N.Y
Nash
Lemuel Teasdale
Franklin
Clermont Courier
The
Cincinnati Weekly Gazette
Frazier& Vicks, Attys
Batavia, Ohio
W. R. Walker
Batavia Building & Loan Company
Janski
E. Q. Crane
Just
Klines
Jebous
Jacob Lee
George Lee
Carroltop
Kentucky
Theresa Lee
Cunningham
St. Louis Church
Wyoming
Father Gallagher
Carrie Kain
Warren E. Richard G
Bethel
Chamberlain's
Nash’s Pharmacy
Bertha Davis
Chas. W. Davis
John Bunn & Son
Turpin Hartman
Warren E. Richards
Foley
John Bann & Ben
Fountain &Quare
Nelson , Cramer
C. T. Robertson
Milford
L. & O Robertson
Race Street
Longworth
Bet
P. Gray
O. J. Ferrer
Dentral
I. Kaufman
Pearl and Sycamore
J. J. Werner
Clermont House
Kaine
Barr & Coyle
Nicholsville
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