Bond Filing Gap Forces Reorganization of Clermont Infirmary Board
Thomas W. Hill, elected Republican infirmary director in Clermont County, took office last Monday but failed to file bond until Tuesday. Court statutes require bond before duties. until approved, Monday’s actions are void and must be reprocessed. Hill vows to resist moves to oust him despite Democratic pressure and questions over the bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Hill
Clermont County
Ohio
Hill
Tunnel Hill mill to resume water-powered operations
The old Tunnel Milla will be rebuilt by 8 Warman and Son of Bethel who recently bought the James Tate farm. They will remove the wooden machinery and install a modern outfit with up to date appointments. Residents hail the project as a sign of progress bringing prosperity to Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunnel Milla
Tunnel Hill
Warman
Clermont
Week of Prayer Opens at Presbyterian Church
The annual week of prayer began Sunday evening with impressive exercises and devotions enhanced by music. Rev Billman spoke on Christ Jesus, Head of the Church, and all principalities. Dr Bailey preached on He that hath seen me hath seen the Father. January topics follow through the week inviting all to pray for the Holy Spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Billman
Christ Jesus
Bailey
Dr. Bailey
Christ
Bilimap
Mrs Nancy A Robb Dies in New Richmond at 77
Mrs Nancy A Robb widow of Charles Robb longtime teacher and writer dies at home in New Richmond on Monday January 6 aged 77. Survived by daughters Mrs A T Johnson and Miss Mary Robb. Funeral at 10 am from the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy A. Robb
New Richmond
A. T. Johnson
Mary Robb
Charles Robb
Teachers’ Institute
The
Courier
Kentucky
Giant Cattle Tale of 100 Heaviest Steers Fed in 1856
A letter from Mr Harris recounts a lot of 100 steers shipped in 1856 noted for weight and quality. The average 2377 pounds, with 12 steers later weighing 2786 pounds and sold in Chicago and by Mesars Clibory & Co. The article contrast modern cattle sizes and prices with old time fat stock shows.
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Milton W. Gatch
Milford
Chicago
Mr. Harris
Gatch
Simon O'Donnell
Pittsburgh
America
O'Donnell
Pimcers
Harris
United States
Pittsburg
Harria
Dr. Johns
State Agricultural Society
Clibory & By
Europe
A Rough Railroad Legend from Western Star
A Western Star tale from Lebanon recalls a rough rail line between Blanchester and Hillsboro. A drummer recounts a bumpy ride at seven mph with passengers tossed about, teeth chattering, until the train finally seemed off the track and calmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Blanchester
Hillsboro
Woman Sues for 50 000 Damages in Breach of Promise Case
Lena Manchester of Higginsport reappears in court seeking 50000 from E M Bronner claiming a mock marriage, breach of promise, and ruined peace of mind after a New York trip with her alleged husband. Shay and Coran represent the plaintiff as the case shows potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Manchester
Higginsport
New York
E. M. Bronner
Shay & Coran
Local Xenia couple wed at workhouse Christmas
Two well known young people married Christmas afternoon at the workhouse. The bride Misa Nettie Marshall daughter of Superintendent Marshall and groom Cheater G Carter a Dayton NCR Works graduate and Xenia High School alum. Rev Edenvurn officiated. They will reside in Dayton.
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Xenia Republican
Misa Nettie Marshall
Marshall
Cheater G. Carter
Xenia High School
National Cash Register Works
Dayton
Edenvurn
Traction Lines Attract Attention and Batavia’s Fourth
Prominent railroad promoter says Batavians will ride to Cincinnati by July 4 on one or both traction lines. QO&E line from Columbia to New Richmond nearing completion with power house at Coney Island. C G P line half finished with trolley poles and wires to be installed. Spur to Batavia surveyed. lake excavation and power house foundations ongoing. Olive Branch attractions to rival Coney Island with music and entertainments.
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Columbia
California
Coneynaw
New Richmond
Coney Island
Ohio Turnpike
Batavia
Olive Branch
Snge
Clermont
Citizens' Telephone Company Elects Officers for 1902
The Citizens' Telephone Company held its regular annual meeting and elected G. W. Gilfil len as president J. W. Ranson as vice president W. H. Baum as secretary treasurer and general manager. Directors named were L. F. White Dr Wakefield W. Guy Jones W. R. Fee and J. C. Wood. A plan was approved to extend the line and link with the long distance line at Woodville. The report showed good business and a dividend was declared after three months of operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Telephone Company
G. W. Gilfllen
J.W. Ranson
W. H. Baum
L. F. White
Dr. Wakefield
W. Guy Jones
W. R. Fee
J. C. Wood
Woodville
Self acting farm gate model shown at Withamaville fair
John Ayers of Withamaville exhibited a self acting farm gate device. Two upright posts with sliding grooves, inclined grooved tracks, and folding gate slats. Weighing wagon depresses the gate to disappear below ground, then weights and pulleys restore it. Simple, low maintenance design aids drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ayers
Withamaville
Two Men Arrested In Seed Theft Case At Williamsburg
John Moore and William Smith were arrested at Marathon last week for stealing timothy seed from E. J. Hutchinson. Smith waived examination and posted 900 dollars bond for grand jury appearance. Moore could not give bond and remained jailed after implicating others, including Jake Cooper, before escaping from Williamsburg lock-up with outside help. Congressman Hildebrant returned to Washington with Marsh Fisher to serve as a page and Charles Pratt as a Capitol messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
E. J. Hutchinson
Marathon
Lochard
Williamsburg
John Moore
William Smith
Moore
Jake Cooper
Hildebrant
Washington
Marsh Fisher
Congress
Charles Pratt
Capitol
German Rail Finance Scandal in Venezuelan Bond Deal
The New York World reports on a German built, 110 mile rail line in Venezuela with 7 percent bonds tied to two German banks and Krupp merchants. Venezuela repudiates interest payments as corruption and extortion accusations spark a clash over property rights and debt. The piece portrays German greed aiding Venezuelan thieves and calls for fair arbitration rather than coercive claims.
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New York World
Venezuela
Caracas
Valencia
Krupps
Ite
Castro
Germany
Wall Street
Northeastern Ohio Crops and Politics From Roudebush Letter
Roudebush reports from institutes in Summit Medina Wayne Crawford Columbiana and Stark counties. He notes Columbiana as Vallandigham and Hanna birthplaces and Stark as a major grain and stock area with draft horses for export. Canton Alliance and Massillon are manufacturing cities. Grange membership and farmers clubs are strong. Dairying and potato raking are top interests with Republican voting ties.
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Jefferson
Salem
Maryland
Virginia
Canada
Score
Stark County
Canton
Alliacé
Massilon
McKinley
Grange
Coro
Ohio
Mahoning
Portage
Trumbull
Western Reserve
Lowell
Woman Dies Saving Herself by Jumping From Trestle
Anna Clark a domestic in Elsmer leaped from a Kismer trestle to avoid an oncoming train No 43. She suffered a skull fracture and a broken leg, was taken to Good Samaritan hospital, and died after 10 o clock. Witnesses say she jumped to save her life. A letter to Anita Clark was found in her dress.
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Kismer
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Anita Clark
Madison Road
Besaden Place
East Walnut Hills
Courtney Brothers
Walnut Hillis Grocers
Doubt Cast On Mrs Blair Will And Its Contents
Following the death of Mrs Eliza T Blair speculation grows over a will made less than a year ago. A guardian has been appointed for her finances amid a dispute between her sons J Milton Blair Joseph Blair and Burr W Blair. Her $16000 claim against J M Blair Brick Company adds leverage in the family contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza T. Blair
J. Milton Blair
Chamber of Commerce
Joseph
Burr W. Blair
J. M. Blair Brick Company
Death of Captain C. V. Petard at Newtonsville
Captain C. V. Petard died in Newtonsville on December 24 1901 after months of feeble health and advancing age about 70. A native of France he served bravely as a civil war captain and was deeply beloved in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Petard
Newtonsville
France
Warren County Commissioners Face Serious Charges Reported
The Western Star accuses two Warren county commissioners of misconduct including a $100 typewriter bought in Cincinnati billed at $125 and an $800 printing bonus for the commissioner's report. It alleges a $5,000 franchise grant for ten miles of electric road and notes one commissioner was elected on the fusion ticket. The papers claim $60,000 was charged to print the report covering 15 columns, with a temporary injunction obtained on payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Star
Republican
Lebanon
Board of Commissioners
Warren County
Cincinnati
Seven Prisoners Confined in County Jail
Seven inmates are held in the county jail including Belle Moore a witness Walter Carroll charged with cutting with intent to kill Pete Smith a boy held to testify against John Dugan for assault at Loveland Samuel Apple charged with assault and battery Thomas Riley also charged with assault and battery Lew Teal held for robbery John Dogan charged with assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Moore
Walter Carroll
Pete Smith
John Dugan
Loveland
Samuel Apple
Thomas Riley
Lew Teal
John Dogan
Three Dawson Brothers Do Time for Wheel Thefts
Frank and John Dawson of Furnace join Henry Dawson in the penitentiary for larceny. Frank gets 15 months and John two years after stealing wheels from mine cars and selling them as junk to fund liquor purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Frank
John Dawson
Furnace
Henry
Passing of Prominent Citizen of Ek
J Prather died at his Felicity home on December 20 in his 74th year. He was buried in Mt Plegah cemetery by the I O O F lodge. He led in the Christian church for over thirty years and leaves a widow and eight children. New Presbyterian Sunday school officers named: superintendent H L Nichols. first assistant Dr Charles Belt. second assistant John Hillen. secretary Miss Cora Griffis. treasurer Harry Denpie. librarians Albert Ranson Elbert Carter DeWitt Bullmany. organist Miss Clara Zoarmuble. assistant Mary Tattoan. organ boy Gatch Speidel. Miss Florence Bicking of Cincinnati holiday visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. J. Prather
Felicity
Mt. Plegah
Christian Church
Aame
Presbyterian Sunday School
H. L. Nichols
Charles Belt
John Hillen
Mias Cora Griffis
Harry Denpie
Ibrarians
Albert Ranson
Elbert Carter
DeWitt Bullman
Clara Zoarmuble
Mary Tattoan
Gatch Speidel
Senator Hanna Prefers Corned Beef Hash Sunday Breakfast
A columnist notes Senator Hanna loves corned beef hash with buckwheat cakes and shares a home recipe using boiled potatoes and beef flavored by cabbage. They describe the cooking method from mush to browned casserole and mention Lew Buerkle displaying a large ice block before his meat store to showcase upcoming season material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Lew Buerkle
Branrock Brannon Brannock Aactive Assembly Member Promises Bills
Brannock introduced three bills on opening days aiming to help taxpayers. The first exempts petty land owners from taxes on land sold to railroad companies for right of way. The second allows both passenger and freight trains to be policed at all times when on duty. The third requires plaintiffs to give security for costs in Peach county suits. Brannock aims to be vigilant and effective for public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clizene
Clermont
Charles Branvecit
Sam
Pas Tlees
Brannock
Abe
Annexation Petition for Owensville Territory Ends in Hearing Date
A village annexation petition for Owensville seeks to include specified territory. Commissioners ordered filing with the auditor, with hearings set for March 1902 at 10 a.m. at Fetters Add Owensville. numerous line items note jail, bridge, pike, and various county services and advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owe 24- Ville
Mares 1902
Fetter’s Ad
Owensville
Miller Henry Kapz Rescued After Ice Bridge Fall
Henry Kapz a miller from Batavia fell through ice while crossing an ice bridge last week. He discarded his baskets and struggled to reach shore with the danger of pursuing figures in mind. He reached safety and completed his work later that day.
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Henry Kapz
A29
Infirmary Board Reorganizes With New Members
The infirmary board met Monday to reorganize. Thomas W Ifii is named Republican member, Davis becomes president, Dunford secretary, John W Miller of Stonelex appointed superintendent and Joseph Patterson of Lindale assistant. Two others hired for roles in building and inmate care. The matter will be reconsidered due to frequent developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Ifii
Davis
Dun
Ford
John W. Miller
Stonelex
Josefh Patterson
Lindale
Miss Miller
Miles Jessie Mazom
Laven
Regular monthly meeting on territorial annexation progress
The body met in its regular monthly session on Monday night and handled routine business, approving a few bills. The committee on territorial annexation reported progress and was granted more time. With additional business presented, the meeting adjourned.
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Week OF Prayer
NEW
Thomas
Society Item
Casus Belda
Venzuela
Northeastern
Roudebush
Commissioner's Board of
Florence Bicking
Duce Biles
Beck’s Pharmacy
Same
Vane Water Works Trustees
Wemerleichy
H. C. Speidel
X &H
Edward Stump
A. W. Love
Elisberry
Bethel and
Wilameburg Pike
Pilgeee
M. Crane
Leo Thomas
John H. Taylor
Bethel
Nicholsville
Turmpitte
H. B. Gugor
Albert McClelan
Edward Bennington
Jake Smith
D.G
Joe
A.J. Shaw & Son
Theodore Jordan
John Sutton
Webb Stationery Co
L. D. Rainehardt
E. H. Thiery
Dom Harmon Schooley
Pike
Elmer Hughes
James O'Connor
Goshen Township
James Spillman
G. W. Gunderley
Marvin Knott
L. D. Witham
Soldiers Relief Commission
Frank White
J. C. Honaker
Justice
Ruggles Gales Co
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