Descriptive Letter From Clermont Delivers Local Lore
A Clermont County reader prints a long travelogue from January 1918 detailing Schenectady Madison Oneida counties and Utica. It notes General Electric works and water power, local farms, historic sites, and famous figures linked to Utica and New York politics. It also mentions limestone belts, hops and dairies, and Indian reservations with a reader contest about the Oriskany battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urroa
N. Y
Borger Courier
Schenectady
Oneida
Madison
General Electric Works
Mohawk River
Central R. R. and Erie Canal
Cobleskill
Schoharie County
Schoharie River
Schoharie
David Williams
Andre
Gen. Grant
Utica
Roscoe Conkling
James G. Blaine
Cleveland
Knight
Blizyard
New York
James 8. Sherman
Clermont County
Indiana
Oneida County
Oriskany
Horatio Seymour
Courier
St. Lawrence
Richmond
Staten Island
New York County
Kings
Lowell Rovpe Bush
Woman's Club Meeting At Mrs Nichols Home
The Woman's Club gathers Saturday January 18 at 2:30 pm at Mrs A B Nichols residence. Program includes Hamlet scenes music and character analyses led by Miss Ranson Mrs Scott and readings. Regular annual meeting elects Mrs W C Griffith president and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Nichols
Hamlet
Usic
Miss Ranson
Barr
W. C. Griffith
W. B. Kain
E. 8. Rush
M. 8. Griffith
Melle Stark
Local families hosted by Mayor ONeill during holidays
Concord residents Jake and Mise Mary Kline and Cincinnati couple John Kline and wife were entertained at Mayor John ONeill’s home during the holidays. An Ohio man claims Burdock Blood Bitters cured years of indigestion and poor appetite after using the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Kline
Mise Mary Kline
Concord
John Kline
Cincinnati
M. J. Flarity
Mayeville
John O'Neill
Chronicle
Augusta
J. H. Walker
Sunbury
Ohio
Farmer's Views on High Cost of Living and Rural Needs
J C Dale argues the farmer is not getting a fair share in national funds and rural services. He blames high living costs on middlemen and storage, calls for better roads rural delivery and parcel post, and warns of rural population decline without a square deal for producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancomb
Courier
United States
Congress
Farmer
J.C. Dale
Rail line project through Amelia completes payment
The Amelia village and Interurban Ramen Company built a pike with county commission direction. All parties paid their shares except the railroad. A suit to compel payment was filed and last Monday a $1508.09 check for the railroad’s share was received and turned over to the county treasurer by Prosecuting Attorney E H Speidel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
Interurban ‘Ramen Company
E. H. Speidel
Penants Arrive For Batavia Spaulding League Champs
Medals awarded to the Spaulding League champions last summer have arrived. The Batavia team sports star shaped fobs worn as watch accessories, praised for their design and prized by holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaulding
Batavia
Oldest Neville Citizen Mary Bronson Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Mary Bronson of Neville widow of John Bronson died Thursday morning after a long illness. She witnessed Ohio River floods since 1847 and lived in Neville all her life. Grandmother of Mrs. C M Gelvin attended the death scene. Funeral by Rev. Darjing of Hartwell. Interment in Felicity vault due to high water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bronson
Neville
John Bronson
Better Land
Ohio River
C. M. Gelvin
Dar- Jing
Hartwell
Felicity
Ohio
C. G. P. Railroad Suspends Service During Coal Shortage
The C. G. & P. railroad halted operations for four days due to lack of coal to run the Highland Park power house. The Ohio River flood forced the Interurban line out of service, hampering mail and supply shipments. A steam train ran between Gwendola and Georgetown during the flood with light travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Highland Park
Ohio
Gwendola
Georgetown
Two Brothers Lose Boat in Flood at Twelve Mile
Jerome Wolf and his brother Will went to Twelve Mile to buy a flood boat. The pair reached the destination but the boat overturned on the return trip. Jerome disappeared while Will clung to the craft and drifted ashore, later rescued by the St. Tacoma and brought back to New Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Wolf
Will
New Richmond
Jerome
St. Tacoma
Highland and Clermont Committees Review 1912 Work Time
In Highland County the committee to examine 1912 work reported 80 long days of effort with $8 per day. The Clermont County panel spent four days on 1912 transactions, showing a clear time difference between the two committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland County
Common Pleas
Clermont County
Too Proud to Beg and Too Poor to Buy
Samuel L. Martin 72, once wealthy farmer near Ripley, died after weeks with no food or fuel as his family refused aid. His reverses left him penniless after losing Brown County farm. Will Keon and family of Mobile were in town for Col Greene Milford’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel L. Martin
Ripley
Martin
Brown County
Will Keon
Mobile
Ala
Col
Greene
Milford
Clerk mont Brick official suffers broken toe at work
W. Shaw, superintendent of the Clermont Brick Company, sustained a broken toe two weeks ago when a brick fell and struck his foot during loading. Last week he attempted to knit up the injury in the yard, but the process caused further pain and required breaking the tool to complete the repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somme
Store Changes Hands After Eight Decadesold Firm
Last Thursday the grocery firm of J. L. Moore & Co. sold stock and goodwill to H. M. Reynolds & Sons who recently bought the Dr. M. & Griffith property on Main Street and assumed charge Friday morning. The Moore family operated the store for about 80 years since it opened in rooms now used by Dr. Belt. The general grocery hardware paint and wallpaper business serves town and country. location is fine and the room ample. The new firm receives best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Moore & Co
H. M. Reynolds & Sons
Dr. M. &. Griffith
Main Street
Moore
E. C. Belt
Two Superintendents Appointed at Brown County Infirmary
Judge Bambach appealed for a restraining order to stop Burris from interfering with Jones, the county’s appointed superintendent. Burris, the old employee, was placed by the retiring board per Attorney General Hogan, a move commissioners say violates law. The code allows removal only for cause, so infirmary superintendents may remain until removal for cause regardless of party control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bambach
Brown County
Burris
Jones
Hogan
Previous High Stages of Ohio River Floods Reported
The Ohio River flood spurs recall of historic high water marks. The Sun reproduces from the Cincinnati Enquirer’s table listing river stages in flood years back to 1882 for interested readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Cincinnati Enquirer
Letter from Murray Titus and wife from Lucknow India
Extracts recount missionary Olive and Murray Titus suffering dengue in Lucknow, traveling to Naini Tal for recovery, climbing to Cheena peak and exploring bat caves, and noting the Mountaintop views and local Methodist College. They describe meals, teas, and calling on college staff, with mentions of Dr. John R. Mott and student evangelization efforts in Madras Colombo and ongoing meetings in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naini Tal
Murray T. Titus
Lucknow
India
Olive
Bare
Mr. Faucet
Naimi Tal
Cheena
Tropics
Mr. Fawcett
Mr. F
Fnally
Philander Smith College
Methodist College
N. T
Jesus
Murray F
Olive G. Titus
Williams In Possession At Teal Jail
Sheriff-elect Charles Williams occupies the jail after Teal moved out last Saturday. Williams plans to live with his stepmother and employ a housekeeper to manage the kitchen and household duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Williams
Teal
People’s Liniment Claims for Rheumatism and Ailments
Advertisement announces People’s Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism and aches and claims internal use for cholera morbus and bowel disorder. It urges readers to ask their druggist for the product and not to take other preparations.
Public Roads Run Rough After Rain and Mud
The writer protests on the condition of highways after heavy rains. Roads lacking metal since last summer and unfinished grading become impassable dust and mire. Neglected ditches fail to drain water, causing deep washouts. The author urges metal to be added and crowned, and demands contracts follow plans and specs regardless of contractor.
Tramps Plentiful In Batavia As Knights of the Road Seek Shelter
For six weeks Batavia has seen an influx of homeless men seeking nightly lodging from the marshal after the council stopped feeding programs. Citizens now provide handouts from back doors, often discarded before reaching the front gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Knights of the Road
Keever pleads guilty in river robbery case
J M Keever indicted for robbing along the Little Miami river admits guilt and is sentenced to four months in the workhouse with costs and a $50 fine. His stated home is the wide world and he is described as a contortionist by training. He may gain release near next Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Keever
Little
Miami
Kennedy fair grounds sold for future Fourth of July event
The Kennedy fair grounds at Sardinia were sold to a new company planning a large Fourth of July celebration. The board includes Geo L Evans as president F H Slaughter as treasurer John H Bradley as secretary Ira King as assistant secretary and directors Wm Brooks Thos Conover Frank Perkins and Ed Lakemire. The new firm expects a fall fair on the grounds given its prime location and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sardinia
Com Os
Geo. L. Evans
F. H. Slaughter
John H. Bradley
Ira King
Wm. Brooks
Thos. Conover
Frank Perkins
Ed Lakemire
Jury call for January term hearings set dates
The grand jury is summoned to appear January 20 and the petit jury on January 27. Graft cases will be heard January 28 with expected large audience and strong interest in the proceedings.
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Ers
Clermonter
THE
Woman's Club
Jake and
Mary
Brown
Ft. Ins
Murray Titus
Luoxnow
Indra
Abad
John R. Mott
Edinburg
Methodist
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