Jones Pleads Guilty in Kennedy Robbery Case
Howard Jones admitted to taking part with two companions in the Laurel March 17 1912 robbery of Dr Philip Kennedy and his wife. Martin Platt turned state evidence and Ernest Bennett remains at large as authorities pursue him. Jones received a five year term in the Ohio penitentiary for the crime.
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New Richmond
Philip Kennedy
Laurel
Howard Jones
Richmond
Jones
Mr. K
Martin Platt
Ernest Bennett
Platt
Maysville
Ivorydale
Ohio
Williams
Kennedy
Bennett
Explosion at Batavia billiard parlors injures manager
Last Friday afternoon William Dowdney the new Batavia billiard parlor manager suffered facial burns when an accidental explosion blew off the stove top and gas flame struck his eyes and forehead. He was treated by a physician and returned to work, warned to avoid looking into the stove when gas is present. Oysters served at K Hoerner's restaurant opposite Traction depots Batavia continue in bulk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Dowdney
Batavia
K Hoerner
Soil Improvement in Clermont County Experiment Farms
Results from Clermont County Experiment Farms show fertilization boosts corn yields on upland yellow clay. Trials cover acid phosphate, potash, complete fertilizer, and manure with lime, yielding gains from 4.24 to 18.87 bushels per acre and profits per acre, supporting soil restoration and farm economics. Charles McIntire, General Manager, County Experiment Farms.
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Clermont County
Ohio
Little Miami
Miami County Experiment Farm
Av. Val. Inc
Wooster
Chas. McIntire
Mgr
Dedication Planned for New Masonic Temple in Bata Via
The Bata Via Masonic temple is complete and set for dedication on January 15 at 2 p.m. State grand officers will lead with W. B. Melish and Rev. D. Lee Aultman. A banquet follows on the first floor from 5:80 to 7:80, with Master Mason’s work at 8 o'clock by Yateman lodge of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Batavia
H. B. Glancy & Co
State of Ohio
W. B. Melish
D. Lee Aultman
Cincinnati
Yateman Lodge
Bachelor Girls Meet In Batavia New Year Eve Club
In Batavia a Bachelor Girls club meets at member homes on New Year Eve to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one. The group includes ladies eligible after 30 and men after 86. At the last gathering Miss Eva Hulick hosted initiations and a pleasant evening. Some members are occasionally abandoned by partners seeking companionship elsewhere. The article notes many eligible folks remain single, termed old maids or bachelors, while asking for a reliable weather prophet.
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Batavia
Eva Hulick
New Superintendent Appointed for County Infirmary
Louis Craver, Democratic candidate for clerk of courts, was named county infirmary superintendent receiving two votes while George Randall gained one. The role carries 650 dollars salary and 300 dollars annual husbandry-related pay for the matron wife. Commission the board and J L Larkin examined stocks at the county farm noting dwindled supplies and changing conditions. Craver, raised on a farm, previously worked in the huckster trade and assumed duties after Mr. Smith returned to Felicity farm.
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Louis Craver
George Randall
Miami Township
J. L. Larkin
Smith
Felicity
Miss Lizzie Aichholts Secures Cincinnati Tuberculosis Hospital Post
Miss Lizzie Aichholts, trained puree, last week secured a position in the Branch Tuberculosis Hospital in Cincinnati. She left for the post recently and brings extensive experience in this line.
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Lizzie Aichholts
Cincinnati
Dean's Ointment for Babies Soothes Eczema Itch
When a baby suffers eczema or itching, use Dean's Ointment. A little goes a long way and it is sold for children at 50 cents a box in all stores.
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Dean
Tribute to Col. Greene a life of faith and service
Charles Loren Greeno born May 29 1889 in Troy Pennsylvania died December 31 1912 in St Petersburg Florida. Amasa and Sarah Greeno's son Loren Greene served in the 7th Pennsylvania cavalry and rose to Brevet Colonel. He taught school studied for college but chose ministry and remained a devout Methodist in Milford Ohio and later a leader in the community. He married Lucy Weidman in 1865 and left ten children and a wide circle of family and friends. His faith guided his business integrity and public service including roles with the Milford Building and Loan Company the school board and Christ Hospital board of trustees. He kept the Sermon on the Mount in view and inspired both soldiers and neighbors with Christian discipline and charity.
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Charles Loren Greeno
Amasa
Sarah Crippen Greeno
Troy
Pennsylvania
St. Petersburg
Florida
Allen
Colonel Greene
New England
Rutland
Vermont
Loren
Williamsport
James Hunter
Greene
7Th Pennsylvania Volunteer Calvary
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
Minty
Wilson
Lucy Weidman
Milesburg
Cincinnati
Emerson
Milford
Milford Building & Loan Company
Milford Lodge No
8.R.8. Post G.A.R
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chicago
Freedmen’s Aid Society
Christ Hospital
Patterson to Fill New Richmond Schools Vacancy
Prof C C Patterson of Jamestown Ohio was chosen to fill the New Richmond Schools vacancy after Supt L Turnipseed resigned to lead Lancaster reform school. Nineteen applications were received, and Patterson was selected after careful consideration. Clermont residents part with Supt Turnipseed and his family with best wishes.
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L. Turnipseed
Richmond
Lancaster Reform School
Patterson
Jamestown
Clermont
Farmers Lose Stock In Cincinnati Shoe Company Scam
Six months after subscribers in Clermont county bought stock in a Cincinnati Shoe Manufacturing Co the firm failed and went to a receiver. Victims used life savings to buy $50,000 in preferred and common shares. now they face losing homes as the company seeks more funds. Authorities warn rural investors to seek advice before risky ventures.
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Cincinnati
Clermont County
Shoe Manufacturing Co
Forestville
A Terror to Hillsboro Sees Outlaw Williams Depart
Big Ike Williams, a noted Hillsboro bootlegger, has long troubled authorities. After a past sentence he left town for two years. Recently he pleaded guilty to beating his white wife and firing on a colored man, choosing to leave town or serve six months and pay a $200 fine. Hillsboro continues to grapple with bootlegging and law violators.
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Big Ike Williams
Hillsboro
Mrs Haggerty Sets Amelia Turkey Raising Record
Mrs. Harry Haggerty of Amelia raised fattened and sold a single gobbler weighing several pounds for which she earned six dollars and twenty six and a half cents per pound. She has demand in the city for all turkeys she can raise at the top price.
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Harry Haggerty
Amelia
Turkey
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Dr. Kennedy
Pals
Stil At
Miami County
Frank Davis
Glancy
Fomorin
Common Pleas Court
Davis
Bambach
Kearns and
Nichols & Griffith
Wm. Glancy
Lon Fomering
Lon Fomorin
C. C. Patterson
Williams Shoe Company
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