Teachers In Session At County Institute Meeting
A large group of Milford area teachers gathered Saturday February 16 for the fourth day of the county institute. Prof Venable gave a popular forenoon talk and the closing lecture Tom Tad and his friends drew praise for its humane portrayal of boy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billman
J. L. Thaiman
Milford
Bess Walker
Venabe
Miss West
Williamsburg
Turnipseed
Prof
Kirk
Newport
Kentucky
Ohio
Louise Parrott
Venable
Tom Tad
Prof. Venable
Boy from Bethel Nearly Frozen After Escape to Georgetown
Richard Hicks, a frail Bethel youth, walked to Georgetown last week and collapsed from near freezing. He said he fled home after alleged harsh treatment by a step mother and slept in a day loft since January. He was taken to the orphan asylum after probate court found him in need of care. Kidney disease is noted as deadly and Foley's Kidney Cure recommended by Dr. John Bunn & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hicks
Bethel
Georgetown
Foley
John Bunn & Son
Washington's Birthday Dance Remembrance in Batavia
An old program for a 1959 Washington's birthday ball recalls dances, musicians, and the young social set in Batavia. The event, directed by Albert Heinrici and others, will be at city hall with an all night electric light service and a grand march at nine. A banquet and supper follow at 11 80, highlighting local beauty and chivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roger de Coverly
Monte Marsh
Batavia
Menter
Albert Heinrici
James Scott
Lloyd Hulick
Neil Dennison
Lloyd Stamp
Simp Griffith
City Hall
The Festive Hen and Foreign Chickens in Early America
W R Evy of Batavia writes about 1817 introductions of Shanghai, Bramah Poetras, and crested Spanish chickens in the United States and how native breeds improved. notes prices, egg yields, and how Leghorns fared in 1850s Indiana. He reflects on chicken breeds, their behavior, and his shift to native stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ohio
Shanghai
Indiana
Brother Jones
Thomas Boyd
W. R. Evy
Batavia
Rocky Mountain Tea Boosts Youthful Strength
After taking Rocky Mountain Tea from Madison Medicine Co 85 Ask your druggist the sensation of renewed vigor and vigor fills the soul with a bright sunlit outlook and a blue sky mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Carpenter Falls at Power House injuring ankle
J J H Barr a carpenter at the power house last Friday slipped and fell twelve feet from the root to the ground. He sustained a severe sprain to the ankle and will rest for about fourteen days. He can move about on crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. H. Barr
Feast of the Farmers at Amelia Institute Banquet
The Amelia farmers institute held its fifth annual session on February 7 1902 featuring state speakers John L Shawver and C H McCormick. Talks covered farm buildings drainage tillage livestock feeds and spraying with arsenate of lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Farmers Institute
John L. Shawver
C. H. McCormick
Lowell Roudebush
J. H. Dawson
Mt. Holly
San Jose
Clermont County
C. L. Hesse
M. H. McNeil
Laurel
B. F. Miley
Moyer
Amelia
Institute Bulletin
Jessie Coulter
Death and Destitution After Elk Lick Laborer Dies
John Meek Jr a day laborer from Elk Lick died suddenly at home from heart disease after a day of tobacco stripping. He left a widow and four children penniless with no home as the coroner notes the bereavement and the need for charity to help sustain the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meek, Jr
Elk Lick
Hillen
Meek
Georgetown farmer fights note under duress in court
Jacob Groppenbacher of Georgetown seeks legal aid to stop payment of a $20 promissory note signed after men induced him with a lightning rod swindle. He alleges the initial agreement was destroyed and a later note compelled. A temporary injunction barred payment as other farmers faced similar coercion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Groppenbacher
Georgetown
Platotif
Groppenbacher
Lotus Club Charms Batavia Audiences With Lotuses
Batavians filled the Saturday event as the Lotus Club quartet of male singers named Lotar performed with polished voices and graceful movements. Lennox delivered entrancing solos including When the Bloom is on the Rye. Mrs Smith, the evening’s elocutionist, impressed with skill and charm. Prof Collins and Henry Johnson brought the troupe to town, earning thanks and praise for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotus Club
Lotar
Lotuses
Lennox
Two Women Seek Help From Batavia Township Trustees
A satirical account describes Albert Johnson and Wilber Apple, township trustees, meeting two distressed women seeking financial and material relief for smallpox victims in Brazier. The scene includes a pompous baron and a dramatic failed aid attempt, highlighting the trustees' cautious response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Johnson
Elk Lick
Johnson
Apple
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Apple
Elk Lick Valley
Batavia and
Williamsburg
Smart Thieves Target Hulington Postmaster
The Hulington postmaster endures weeks of petty theft and break-ins at the office. After installing a burglar lock, thieves quickly steal the lock itself, prompting consideration of action before the grand jury as patience wears thin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulington
Williamsburg Reopens Schools and Industries
Williamsburg resumes normal business as schools reopen lodges meet again and factories operate. The town reports renewed health and enterprise with Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil promoted as a lifesaving household remedy curing croup burns cuts and wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Batavia Boy Becomes Brownwood Leader Joe Grant Rise
Joe Grant born Batavia Ohio November 24 1856 rose from farm boy to accountant and lumber company manager now presides over the Trinity Valley Railway from Oakhurst to Dodge and heads Brownwood Ballinger and Stephenville yards. He and Myrtle Selttzer married in Turon Kansas November 28 1889 and have five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Bulletin
Brownwood
Texas
Joe Grant
John Grant
Young Grant
J. H. Grant
Batavia
Ohio
United States
Indianapolis
Indiana
Denver
Colorado
Denver City Water Company
Hutchinson
Kansas
Rock Island Lumber Company
Carey Lombard Lumber Company
Brownwood Lumber Company
Brownwood, Ballinger
Stephenville
Mr. Grant
Turon
Myrtle Selttzer
Kadija
Louise
Marie
Joseph
Harold
Grant
Trinity Valley Railway Company
Oakhurst
Dodge
Identified Thief Jim Meade Linked to Augusta Robbery Network
James Meade alias Jim Anderson, a burglar confined in Cincinnati for the Augusta post office robbery, is identified as the fourth member of a gang tied to Felicity Bank theft. Laura Belle Moore, alias Queen of Schantytown and inmate witness, described as Adams County born and illiterate, defends herself against claims by Theil as she recalls threats and parole disputes. Her portrayal notes strong build and striking appearance while detailing a dramatic confrontation with Thiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Belle Moore
Batava
Theil
Anderson
Jim Meade
Thiel
Parker
Nelson
Ife
Meade
Cincinnati
U. S. Court
Augusta
Schantytown
Adams County
Thell
Miss Moore
Two Lebanon Lawyers in Court Conflict Over Chairs and Cups
In Warren county Lebanon lawyers Ex Senator Eltzroth and Millard J Wright fought in open court last Wednesday. They exchanged hot words and threats before colleagues intervened. Wright allegedly threatened to smash Blizroth with a cup of tavern ware while Blizroth defended with a chair. The scene sparked intense excitement in the Quaker village as the Stites murder case special grand jury was in session. Information was filed and Wright reportedly faced an assault bill. Wright is the son of ex U S Marshal Lot Wright and was once a noted athlete. Eltzroth previously served in the State Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eltzroth
Millard J. Wright
Lebanon
Court of Common Pleas
Wright
Blizroth
Stites
U. S
Lot Wright
Leaped to death from train on C G P road
Newsom Gutsberry, 43, butcher, leaped from a trolley car on the C G P road into a forty foot ravine near the city water works. He fell headfirst and was taken to the hospital where he died minutes later. He had visited his ill father in Russellville and was returning to Cincinnati. His wife and children were away in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sberry
Biek Tm
City
Ruseelville
Cincinnati
Brewel
Fidemiss
Indiana
Story of a Dover widow's estate division after death
Samuel Stairs of the Dover Kentucky News laments his wife's death, aged 68, three times married to General Charles A. Lyon Judge Jerry Grove and S W Stairs. The will divides her $65,000 estate into four equal shares with Stairs receiving the family residence and the Dover News building plus $1239, while other heirs are John F. Carr Henry Patton and Charles Patton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Stairs
Dover, Kentucky
Charles A. Lyon
Jerry Grove
S. W. Stairs
John F. Carr
Moscow
Henory Patton
Dover
Charles Patton
Cincinnati
Stairs
Aleim
Deywer News
Two Horses Wave Lost Their Pull in town incident
Ephraim Hodges reported a horse fell and broke a leg forcing both animals to retreat. Harvey Myrick hauled a load of wheat to town and, after unloading, one horse collapsed near the graveyard, later recovering and wandering off unresponsive to people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephraim Hodges
Harvey Myrick
Lonie
Myrick
Undertaker
Allaire
Death of Mrs Jane Warren Archard Pioneer Descendant
Mrs Jane Warren Archard died at the home of her daughter Mrs W P Pianagep in Clermontville in the seventh year of age. She was descendant of pioneer Ohio river settlers and the first white child born in New Richmorm. She leaves four daughters including Dr Mary Guarams Mrs L A Buckley and Mrs J A Gee Mee of Washington and Mrs Flanagan of Clermontville and Mrs EA Cowper of New York. Her son in law and journalism ties noted as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Warren Archard
Demne
W. BP. Pianagep
Clermontville
Sue
Ohio River
New Richmorm
E.A Cunmer
Mary Guarams
L. A. Buckley
J. A. Gee Mee
Washington
Flanagan
Clermenivile
EA. Cowper
New York
Death of Willan Zeenber Prompts Community Remembrance
Willan Zeenber of Felicity died alone on a Saturday after years at the Felicity store over a hotel quartern. He was aged 70 seven years and never married. Known for strict integrity and generous aid to the poor, he was a familiar figure in Clermont and Felicity society. His funeral drew many friends as he was laid to rest Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willan Zeenber
Felicity
Clermont
Octogenarian Catherine Hill Dies in Owensville
Miss Catherine Hill aged 50 dies at her brother J F Hill’s Owensville home on Monday February ST. An estimable county pioneer and keen observer of events. Funeral services to be held today at Mount Zion church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Hill
J. F. Hill
Owensville
Mount Zion Church
Batavia Boys Promote in Army of the Orient
Albert and Robert Kanz sons of Henry Kanz miller of Batavia are in the Army of the Orient, stationed in the Philippines and due to arrive home soon. Albert has been promoted to sergeant and Robert has an excellent service record, with eighteen months left to serve of a three year enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Robert Kanz
Henry Kanz
Army of the Orient
Philippines
United States
Robert
Morey Rescinds Resignation from Board of Trustees
Hon H L Morey facing divorce petition by Creighton tendered resignation from the board of trustees but Governor Nash declined to accept it. Morey reconsidered after a meeting with the board and withdrew the resignation upon request. A Batavia street fair next fall aims to attract merchants and the public, with trolley lines to improve access and boost attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Morey
Creighton
Cores Pomaent
Nash
Resg
Col. Mowe
Batavia
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Posue
Washington’s Birthday
John Buna
Tavia Township
Ile
Ber Company
James Meade
Jim Anderson
Wrangle
Warren
Dean
NEWT
Berry
Deatil
Nonogenarlan
Sew
Richmond
Deati
Batavia Boy
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