Pleasant Surprise Party Marks Hensel Birthday
Mr Thomas Hensel of Monterey hosted relatives and friends for a seventy fifth birthday celebration. A lively gathering featured four of his children and sixteen grandchildren giving gifts and heartfelt wishes though his two daughters were absent. Family members from Lorado Owensville Williams burg Marathon and nearby areas joined for a bountiful dinner and an afternoon of music and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hensel
Monterey
Hensel
Charles Hathaway
California
Frank Snell
Lebanon
Cora Hensel
G. W. Snell
Henry Ho
Mr. Hensel
Old Land Mark Reminiscence of Camp Dennison War Times
A Cincinnati Post sketch recalls Little Germany near Camp Dennison, its 900 to 15 000 population surge, landmarks like the wooden ticket shed and the officer HQ, and the 100 plus year old stone houses preserved by H F Pinkross. It recounts Christian Wall smith’s wealth, the 1800s mills, and the Civil War era use of the buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Post
Clermont County
Old Ft. Sumter
Camp Dennison
Little Miami
John Zumstein
Germany
H.F. Pinkross
Uncle Sam
Christian Wallsmith
Western Spy
Cincinnati
West Virginia
Wallsmith
Christian Wallamith
Sleigh Ride Tumbles Two Men in Snow Laden Gate
Dr. Van Horn visiting Findley took his father for a sleigh ride last Saturday. A gate way snow crust collapsed and the sleigh spilled both men, who were shaken but unhurt. The team and harness suffered minor damage. the horse remained in its stable. A local notice promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for coughs, colds, and croup, with Nash's Pharmacy selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. van Horn
Findley
Camden
Messenger
Nash
Woman's Club Hostess Plans February Meeting
Mrs. P F Jamieson will welcome members on Saturday February 23 with a program including Roll Call and a book review on The Hexikon of an American. The event features several members and a music critic segment. Farm Implements by Stirling and Moore promotes latest equipment for farmers with a large stock at Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Jamieson
Woman's Club
Roll Call
Cp.cceerssereeees
Pibisticas
Hamlet
James Danes
Feradeub
Kennedy Ane
Ae Anderson
Halick Jacob Rus
Grace McDonald
Mire
Ranson Music
Stirling & Moone
Batavia
Stirling & Moore
Weather Gap Between Hills And Batavia Shown
The article notes colder readings on hill tops around Batavia compared with Batavia town. Last Thursday the hills registered 6 below zero while Batavia showed 10 below. Friday morning Batavia rose to 16 below and hills to 2 above, a 26 degree overall rise identical for both locations but a four degree difference in swing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Additional Bank Reports Show Deposits Across Counties
Printed bank reports disclose substantial ready money deposits and demand certificates across Clinton County Ripley Marysville and Xenia banks. The notices credit the comptroller of the currency for brief delays and note five reports per year with irregular intervals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton County National
Ripley National
Eeeeees
Citizen’s National
Ripley
Ceseee
Ieeesae Ees Bau
National Bank
Marysville
Xenia
Melville Hayes Named to Succeed Judge Savage
Hon. C. Q. Hildebrant and Melville Hayes visited Columbus to select a successor to the late Judge W. W. Savage. Hayes is a Wilmington Republican candidate who would serve only until next November if chosen by Governor Nach, with April primaries upcoming and Clinton county figures prominent in the scramble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Q. Hildebrant
Sixth Congressional District
Melville Hayes
Wilmington
Columbus
W. W. Savage
Clinton
Hayes
Nach
Clinton County
Heinrici's opens as premier haberdashery store in Masonic building
Albert Heinrich launches a grand new gentlemen's furnishings emporium this Saturday in the Masonic building. The stock covers haberdashery and ladies' footwear with uniform stock boxes, bright linoleum floors, and large showcases displaying the latest styles and fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Heinrich
Heinrici’s
Washington’s Birthday Recalls Early Life and Death
Washington born February 22 1733 near Bridges Creek Virginia to Augustine Washington a planter and Mary Ball. A surveyor by trade he became a planter and 1789 inaugurated president at 57 and died at Mount Vernon in 1799 of pneumonia. Episcopalian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Augustine Washington
Misa Mary Ball
Bridges’ Creek
West Morland County
Virginia
Federaliat
Mt. Vernon
Winter Weather Volumes Highlight Tough Season
Two volumes on winter were published this year. The first offers a brief Ohio type scene with snow sleet skating and sun, while the second edition arrives in royal octavo with frost edged leaves and New England preface. Six days passed in review with no one seeking more proof of the weather clerk's skill in harsh weather literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Pain Balm Healed Rheumatism Says Northwood Man
In winter 1898 I was so lame I could hardly hobble until I bought Chamberlain's Pain Balm. From the first application I began to recover and have worked steadily all year. R. Wueever, Northwood NY. For sale by Nach's Pharmacy.
Pioneer Citizen Shadrach Corbin Dies at 87 in Batavia
Memorial reading honors Shadrach Corbin founder of Monroe township who lived from 1816 to 1903. The Batavia resident, patriarch of a pioneer family, was married twice and survived by three children. He worshiped at Batavia Methodist Church and bore a life of humor, upright conduct, and hopeful faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham
James Monroe
Shadrach Corbin
Western
Wilds
Nicholas Corbin
Ohio
Nathan
Maryland
Butler County
Hamilton
Nicholas
Monroe Township
Clermont County
John
Ellen
George Cook
Nicholas D. Corbin
Henry Corbin
Mexico
Sophia
W. D. Turner
Ohio State Militia
Old Franklin
Franklin
Shadrach
Henry C. Corbin
U. S. Army
Washington City
el Paso
Texas
Anna Donaldson
W. H. Donaldson
Manhattan
Kansas
Mr. Corbin
Milford Council Considers Traction Franchises
Three new traction companies seek Milford franchises for lines through Longworth street and the Little Miami river linking Milford to Columbus Hillsboro and other routes. The plan promises lively street traffic once cars run, likened to Fourth and Vine. Local remedies ad promotes Electric Bitters as health tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Milford and Loveland Traction Company
Longworth Street
Little Miami River
High Street
Main Street
Milford & Columbus Company
Milford & Hillsboro Company
Old Milford
Fourth and Vine
Featherless Fowls From Washington Department
The agricultural department in Washington explores breeding featherless fowls to ease butchering. Scientists claim the meat would be tougher than feathered birds and dinner could be announced after simple preparation. The piece ends with a satirical note on moneyless people and hunger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Washington
Tobacco Growers Restricted Under Internal Revenue Rules
Tobacco growers may cure and pack leaf but may not process it for market. Stripping, twisting, sweetening or preparing tobacco for sale beyond curing is prohibited unless registered as a leaf dealer. Sales limited to registered dealers, manufacturers, or export buyers. A grower might twist a personal allotment or sweeten it for personal use in the mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Department
Fire ruins portion of Williamsburg chair factory
A blaze swept the Williamsburg Furniture Company near the railroad tonight burning the north wing used as a warehouse. Bethel and Batavia fire companies aided. Batavia arrived too late. Loss pegged at 5000 with no insurance and plans to rebuild. owners listed as Foster Brintzinghoffer Fuhr Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg Furniture Company
Behel
Batavia
Bethel Company
T. G. Foster George Brintzinghoffer
J. C. Fuhr
J. F. Knight
Horticulturist John Ayer Observes War Conditions
John Ayer of Tabasco visits the seat of war to gauge local affairs and chat with friends. He reports the public offices in poor shape but remains cheerful. He jokes about predicting weather better than the government prophet and mocks Basler and Easler for their methods and earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ayer
Tabasco
Easler
Basler
Roudebush line granted franchise by county commissioners
The Cincinnati Milford and Eastern Traction Company wins a franchise from Milford to the Brown county line over the old road bed for the Cincin after a 10000 dollar expenditure. Highland County reports a deadlock in electing an infirmary superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati, Milford & Eastern Traction Company
Milford
Brown County
Cincinnati, Milford & Hillsboro
Roudebush
Highland County
Kilkenny Cat Fight Over Ex Auditor Page Arrest
A Cleveland Sun column links the ex auditor arrest to county factionalism and a pending report on commissioners financial transactions. It labels the Democratic party as corrupt and urges Clermont county Republicans to oppose the Democrats, warning of possible arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Page
The
Sun
Page
Horace A. Rice
Williams
Clermont County
Lost Cause
M E guild hosts luncheon at Griffiths home Thursday
The ladies of the M. E. guild serve a luncheon from 11 30 a m to 2 p m on Thursday February 20 at the home of Mr and Mrs O P Griffith featuring Chicken Pie Mashed Potatoes Cold Slaw Deviled Eggs Baked Apples Brush and Butter Plum Pudding Coffee and invites all to attend with no dinners to be sent out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Guild
Pleasant surprise luncheon for Mrs. Dietz before departure
A group of cheerful ladies visited Mrs. Anna Dietz on Friday evening, sharing a luncheon and setting tables with snowy linen as a farewell before her move to the infirmary, where her husband will oversee care starting Sunday. The event brought much joy to all in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Dietz
Dietz
Attorney General Recommends Wardless Elections For Board Seats
Attorney General Sheets says the code and statutes are muddled on apportioning school board members among new wards. He recommends eliminating ward elections as the simplest solution. The opinion does not affect country districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheets
Simpson Griffith Weds Miss Vera Anderson in Covington
Simpson Griffith and Miss Vera Anderson wed in Covington last Saturday. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Griffith. the bride, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson, both Bata natives. They will start housekeeping in the Kline building and Griffith works in the heel factory. Many friends offer congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Griffith
Vera Anderson
Covington
James Griffith
George Anderson
Kline
Griffith
Landscape painting by Allen Glancy displayed in Crane’s window
A landscape painting by Allen Glancy on Main Street attracts attention in Crane’s window. The artwork depicts a pretty home with broad acres and timber, a blue lake in the foreground, inviting fishing. It has been purchased by Captain Frank White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane
Main Street
Allen Glancy
Frank White
Woman Wins Damages Over Vicious Dog Attack
In Sandusky county a lady recovered 5400 in damages after a vicious dog attack. Trial costs reached 10000 with the plaintiff paying the first trial costs and the estate facing recovery ordered to pay 7500 excluding lawyers. The supreme court upheld the lower court judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky County
Supreme Court
Marital pairings listed in Bethel and nearby towns
A record of multiple marriage intentions or banns listing pairs including Walter Rader 28 shoemaker Bethel with Blanche Straley 19, and Philip G Rouster 21 farmer Stonelick township with Charlotte Mubn 18 Belfast with Reverend Hill and W S Prather 22 farmer Franklin township with Rosa Kartz 21 Franklin township, plus other couples and officiants, as published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rader
Bethel
Blanche Straley
Washburn
Philip G Rouster
Farmer
Stonelick Township
Charlotte Mubn
Belfast
Hill
W.S. Prather
Franklin Township
Rosa Kartz
Swope
J.C. Turner
Laurel
Carrie Swope
Felicity
John Doughty
Tate Township
Mamie Campbell
A. Judd
Rural
May Robinson
Utonia
Lee John
Merchant
Maple
Mamie M. Conley
Zimmerman
Batavia Schools Plan Ohio Statehood Celebration
In response to Gov. Nash request Batavia schools will celebrate Ohio’s admission to statehood at city hall on Friday afternoon February 27. All patrons and friends are invited. Hall opens to the public and the program starts at 2 o’clock with music essays and readings recalling state and local history.
Melissa Runyan Dies at 42 in This Community
Melissa wife of Henry Runyan died aged 42 after a long residency in this community. Rev 8S A Cook conducted her funeral sermon at the Christian church on February 15. The bereaved include her husband two daughters and extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa
Henry Runyan
Charles Svther
Fayetteville
Mia
Emma Balsa
Newtonsville
T Gine
Dr. King's New Discovery a Life Saver for Consumption
Melbourne Florida resident H Haggin credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his life after a doctor said he had consumption and nothing could be done. The remedy, offered as a free trial bottle, is advertised as a guaranteed cure for throat and lung diseases by Nash's Pharmacy Batavia and J Hicks Amelia priced 50 cents and 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Haggins
Melbourne
Fla
Dr. King
Nash’s Pharmacy
Batavia
J. R. Hicks
Amelia
Lands for sale in coast country promising rich lands and cheap investment
An advertisement touts a vast coast country 60 miles by 400 miles with thousands of acres of fertile land, low taxes, good schools, and strong population growth. It cites 1902 1903 land sales in southern Texas, invites readers to join a Cincinnati excursion March 17 1903, and lists L M Dawson New Richmond Ohio and John W Davis Cincinnati Ohio as Southern Pacific emigrant agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Texas
Southern Pacific R. R
Cincinnati
L.M. Dawson
New Richmond
Unio
Davis
Enat Fourth Street
Onio
Southern Pacific Railroad
Ebimé
Also Mentioned on This Page
War Times
Ings
Batavia Woman’s Club
Judge Savage
Washington’s
H. L. Nichols
F. J. Green
Lancaster
N.H
Big Blaze
Burg
Ald
Samuel Hunt
Detroit Southern Railroad
Europe
Mother’s Club
School House
Mrs. Elton
Henry Lindsley
Dr. L. W. Bishop
D. F. Maham
Newtoneville
Tom Jenike
Common Pleas Court
Parrott
L. W. Bishop
Corbin
Eveland
Western Fruit Packers Association
J. R. Hicke
ALL
Democrats
Kilkenny
Mrs. Dietz
Just
Kiines
Rapp & Coyle
Callon William Halbish
Febitt
Clermont Courier
Cincinnati Weekly Gazette
Frazier & Hicks, Attys
Batavia, Ohio
W. R. Walker
Batavia Building & Loan Company
E. Q. Crane
East Fourth Street
Chclnati
Nelson B Cramer
Atty
Batavia, O
East 4Th St
Fosdick
O. T. Robertson
L. & O. Robertson
Race Street
Race
Longworth
F. P. Hamilton
West 7Th Street
Elm
West Seventh
Bet
C. P. Gray
C. J. Fetter
I. Kaufman’s
Pearl and Sycamore
Kline Fagin
Febisit Stirvine & Moore
Kentucky
Lake Side Farm
Lerado
Louisana
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