Through Moses Coulee to Douglas in Washington Territory
The narrator travels east of the Columbia on the Great Northern line to Wenatchee, then climbs through Moses Coulee to Douglas. He describes vast orchards at Appledale, an invitation at Moses Coulee Fruit Ranch, and the arid acreage with scab land, dry coulees, and winter wheat prospects. He notes a crowded harvest scene with combined machines, crews, and wages, contrasting Washington agriculture with the Mississippi Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Great Northern
Wenatchee
Coulee
Moses Coulee
Appledale
Douglas
Mississippi Valley
Middle States
Washington
Ohio
T. A. Pinkham
Report for year as required by law by Prosecutor Speidel
Prosecutor Eli H Speidel presented the 1915 annual report to the State. 14 cases disposed, 10 defendants convicted by jury or on trial, 10 sentenced to penitentiary. all prisoners released except Fred Trump held on first degree murder charge after arson conviction, awaiting trial as the more serious crime prevails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli’ H
Speidel
Fred Trump
Cae
Eeneratio
Auctionlike Newspaper Subscription Offer From 1880s
An offer guarantees Courier and Cincinnati Commercial Tribune delivery for $2.76 to those without a Tribune carrier. The deal applies to old and new Courier subscribers, with payment by check for 2.75. Valid only through January 80.
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Courier
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Commercial Tribune
Williamsburg R B of A Holds Third Annual Meeting and Banquet
The Williamsburg Chapter R B of A held its third annual meeting and banquet on Wednesday evening December 29. Five candidates were initiated and enrolled as active members, bringing total enrollment to 20. After initiation, members enjoyed a sumptuous vets care. Victor Chatterton, E Zimmerman, Nicholas Kain served on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
R. B. of A
Victor Chatterton
E. T.zimmerman
Nicholas Kain
Not Guilty Plea Filed in First Degree Murder Arraignment
Fred Trump pled not guilty at arraignment in common pleas court on a first degree murder charge. Attorney Darby moved for a change of venue and both sides were ordered to file affidavits by January 15, with the case to be set for a hearing then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Trump
Common Pleas Court
Darby
Fiftieth Anniversary Celebrated by Mr and Mrs Hunt
On December 28 at Olivé Branch Mr and Mrs John W Hunt marked fifty years of marriage with about thirty relatives present. The couple received flowers fruits and gold pieces as guests praised the golden wedding. the bride’s sister Laura Hunt and relatives attended and the feast was cooked on the same stove as their wedding meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hunt
Olivé Branch
Hunt
Pasadena
Cal
Laura Hunt
Harry Chapman
Loveland
Chas. Lane
Isabel
Fannie West
Batavia
Batavia considers municipal power versus private supply
Citizens await Prof. Wiley test results on Batavia light plant costs to decide if city produced current or can buy from C G and P Co for all day service. Plant has run about 18 hours daily recently, with strong repair and few shutdowns in 15 years, while some oppose the move. Installation at the Rebekah Judge is slated for next Thursday. members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Wiley
Rebekah
Pays Seven Percent Dividend By Batavia Bank
The Batavia Bank last Saturday declared a seven percent dividend for 1915 on all stock. It reports a prosperous year though liquidity was sometimes high. A critique urges taxing deposits as net earnings to stockholders to boost tax revenue, noting many stockholders live away from Batavia and are managed by local patrons. Clermont county’s loan associations are cited as money making rather than home building support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia B. & L. Co
Batavia
Clermont County
Ground broken for Batavia new school and state pike delays
Sub contractors under Mr Eveland begin Batavia school site work with slow progress due to rain. Contractor Mr Connelly reports rapid setup but state pike between Batavia and Olive Branch faces weather stoppages and winter closures. Residents decry high costs for engineers and inspectors versus labor and materials.
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Batavia New School
Eveland
Connelly
Batavia
Olive Branch
Clermont County
Community notes on gifts subscriptions and social events
A reader praises a yearly Courier subscription as a perfect Christmas gift offering county news and value. Social life details include an armory dance with a large turnout, and upcoming church talks and home gatherings are noted alongside brief obituaries and local happenings.
January Slowing Up Winter Indoor Tire Trend
January reports indicate a slowdown in winter indoor tire demand amid shifting consumer activity. Industry observers note softer sales across key retailers and slower turnover at distribution centers.
Two Batavia Railway Workers Injured In Rail Load
George Kennedy and Rice Newberry, section men, suffered broken legs after rails shifted while being loaded onto a car on the N and W line near Afton. The incident occurred Tuesday morning. the engine had to push the car to free them before they could return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kennedy
Rice Newberry
Batavia
N. & W. Road
Afton
Bethany Girls Host Watch Night Party at Eppley Home
The Bethany Girls of Amelia held a watch night party December 31 1915 at Dr. and Mrs. Eppley with Miss Blanche Hendrixon as hostess Decorations featured maroon and white Bethany pennants A nail driving contest and a hat trimming contest engaged guests as the New Year arrived with horns and Bethany yells A leap year proposal ritual followed lunch and the group called the event the season’s most delightful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
Amelia
Blanche Hendrixon
Muriel Terril
Anna Reeves
Clara Underwood
Myra Cline
Helen Wall
Marguerite Sission
Carrie Dodsworth
Marie Edwards
Edna Fisher
Gladys Laird
Bessie Green
Dolly Smith
Elsie Due
Clara Townsley
Anna Mott
Lela Green
Elizabeth Boyd
Carlos Hutson
Duke Dodsworth
Ross Oline
Howard Wall
Cornelius Waggal
Edw. Boyd
Raymond Myer
H. McMillan
Willard Tre
Notable Social Gathering at Smiths Celebrate Birthday Club
Mr and Mrs Walter Stevens Smith of Williamsburg hosted a holiday reception for the Birthday Club Ladies and their husbands. Guests included E B Holmes, William Miller, Hugh Davidson, Mrs Percy B Smith of Cincinnati and a Georgetown quartet provided vocal selections. A two course luncheon followed before guests departed late.
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Walter Stevens Smith
Williamsburg
Birthday Club
E.B. Holmes
William Miller
Hugh Davidson
Percy B. Smith
Cincinnati
Mesers
Blair
Cropper
Lady
Nailor
Georgetown
Assurig
Mrs. Smith
Alpine Farm Woman's Club Hosts Oyster Supper Evening Program
The Alpine Farm Woman's Club met Thursday night at Mrs. Claud Chaney's home. An oyster supper opened the program followed by Hiawatha in pantomime by Mrs. Bunyan and others, instrumental music by Misses Cowdrey Davidson and Chaney, and a string band including Levi Glover Arthur Glover and James Rice. Despite bad weather, attendees enjoyed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Farm Woman's Club
Claud Chaney
Hiawatha
Mrs. Bunyan
Hattie Cowdrey
Mabel Davidson
Hazel Chaney
Levi
Arthur Glover
Jamnes Rice
New Ford Agent Opens Batavia Showroom
M. B. McCormick of Gallipolis has located in Batavia to handle Ford automobiles and accessories, taking over the former Perry Hockett space. He plans to move his family to Batavia soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BR. McCormick
Galliapolis
Batavia
Ford
Pa Hockett
Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Cold Relief
A vintage ad extols Dr Kings New Discovery as a Pine Tar based remedy that heals throat irritation and expels cold germs. A local social note reports Miss Marie Brothers hosting Blue Birds at her home last Wednesday with games and music, noting the group as girls about 12 years old.
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Dr. King
Brana Sea
Marie Brothers
Blue Birds
The
Blow Birds
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Promises Quick Relief
Ad urges parents to treat children's colds with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. The product is described as pleasant and soothing with antiseptic properties that reduce inflammation and offer rapid relief. Readily available at druggists. act now to avoid serious illness.
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Dr. Bell
Country Club Farm Women No 50 Holds Christmas Meeting
The Country Club of Farm Women No 50 held its annual Christmas festivities at the rural home of Mr and Mrs W E Innis on December 28 1916. Members and families gathered despite bad weather for a program of recitations by Ralph Medary and Carroll Brown a monologue Narration by Dr J J Holden a play Wanted a Wife and musical interludes by Miss Bertha Innis and Mrs Geo Medary. Oysters were served in the dining rooms to close the event with hopeful year end reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Country Club of Farm Women No. 50
W. E. Innis
Ralph Medary
Carroll Brown
J. J. Holden
Bertha Innis
Geo
Medary
Corn Show Entries Requested for Batavia Armory
Batavia Armory hosts a corn show on January 20 with essays by boys under 20 on Corn Growing and by girls under 20 on Poultry Raising and Cooking. Women of any age may submit essays on House Comforts and Decorations. Essays due to Prof. Aultman by January 12, limit 1200 words.
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Batavia
Aultman
New Year Greeting from Norris Brothers
A neat folder from Shepard and Homer Norris of Garden City Kansas thanks Batavians for New Year wishes. It hopes the Good Ship 1916 brings health wealth and happiness and ends with a light verse about returning to ordinary life.
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Shepard
Homer Norris
Garden City
Kansas
Norris Brothers
Susan Coolidge
Woman's Club Jan and Music Program
Mrs. L. L. Johnson leads a program titled Jan and Music The Message which music brings featuring Hymn of Joy by Van Dyke set to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony The event centers on musical appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Johnson
Public Library Story Hour Set for January
The public library will host a story hour for school children next Thursday afternoon from 8 30 to 4 30. Mrs Stirling Moore will chair the program during January.
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Public Library
Stirling Moore
Renewal note from reader about Courier subscription
The writer encloses 1.25 to renew the Courier for another year and calls it good company like a letter from home. She notes weekly Monday delivery, a sunny day with above freezing temps, and mentions daughter Belle teaching in Portland grammar schools. Mrs M J Fisk of Portland and Mrs F and daughter formerly lived in Williamsburg.
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Courier
Belle
Portland
M. J. Fisk
Ore
Williamsburg
Happily Married Charles Kearns and Philena Penn Tie
Hon Charles Kearns married Miss Philena M. Penn of Amelia Ohio on January 1 1916 at 7 30 p m at the Dial residence in Washington D C The ceremony was performed by Rev J Vernon Stone in the presence of relatives A wedding dinner followed and the couple will reside at the George Washington Inn in Washington for the winter.
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Charles ©. Kearns
Philena M. Penn
Amelia,c
Wm. H. Dial
North Fayette St
Washington, D. H
Ohio
J. Vernon Stone
George Washington Inn
New Township Officials Elected At Yearend Meeting
The township trustees met last Saturday to finish the year. Art Ferree replaced Leonard Ansteatt whose term expired. Laula Buerkle was elected president. Frank Stagg began duties as clerk, succeeding J. B. Scott whose term expired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Ferree
Leonard’ Ansteatt
Laula Buerkle
Frank Stagg
J. B. Scott
Batavia Council Installs New Officials For Year End
Batavia council met Friday evening and closed the year by swearing in new officials. Mayor Burnet administered the oath to A. I. Ashburn Slade, clerk, Peter Ballinger marabal, N.B. Denilson, R. Fe and Fred Radcliff, council members. The officers assume Monday evening amid slim treasury funds.
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Batavia
Burnet
Offige
A. I. Ashburn
Slade
Peter Ballinger
Marabal
N.B. Denilson
R. F E
Fred Radcliff
P. A
Officirs
Presen
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