Batavia Postmasters Through the Years Chronicle
A local history of Batavia Ohio's postmasters from 1818 to present outlines fourteen postmasters across 75 years, listing their names, terms, and presidents in office. It notes Batavia as county seat, once home to the largest county office, and reflects on Republican and Democratic holders and office locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Batavia
Times
James Monroe
Monroe
Alexander Blair
Joseph Grant
John Grant
James K. Polk
Stephens. Robinson
Lincoln
Thomas S. Bryan
Andrew Johnson
Mr. B
Charles T. Kain
Walter
Homer Kain
Bryan
Kain
F. Jamieson
Casey
Iowa
U.S. Grant
William T. Kain
P. M
Jamieson
Hayes
Grover Cleveland
Stephen Cramer
Cleveland
Harrison
E. B. Scott
Batavia Post Office
Epitaphs and civic deeds of General Butler noted
A reminiscence cites Butler's desired tomb epitaph praising his defense of soldiers at Big Bethel and Fort Fisher and denying command of the Army of the Potomac. It adds claims about sanitation work in New Orleans, loyalty to Southern rebels, and manners lessons to Southern ladies. The piece also mentions garden seed importance and a catalog note from Harris Co. of New York offering seeds and farm goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Big Bethel
Fort Fisher
Army of the Potomac
New Orleans
Harrin’ Burrl
Joseph Harris Co
Moreton Farm
N.Y
Batavia Ministers Exchange Friendly Benedictions
A Batavia pastor Rev Bell visits Cincinnati for a Presbyterian meeting and meets old associate Brother Carson. Carson jokes about Bell being stationed at Batavia and the exchange ends with a solemn “The Lord be with you.” Bell smiles, noting no ill will in Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Presbyterian Church
Cincinnati
Brother Carson
Batavia
Bantam
Brother Bell
Straus
Brother Bill
Norfolk and Western Seeks Entry to Washington and Cincinnati
An Associated Press dispatch notes the House passed a bill granting Norfolk and Western an entrance into Washington at Three Sisters near Georgetown, with a possible station on Twenty-third Street. The line would connect Washington to Cincinnati via multiple branches, with alternatives including the Cincinnati and Eastern or the Columbus routes, depending on final alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Three Sisters
Georgetown
Twenty-third Street
Cincinnati
Columbus
Chicago
Norfolk & Western
Norfolk
Virginia
Bristol
Tennessee
Roanoke
Hagerstown
Maryland
Front Royal
Radford
Ohio
Norfolk and Western
West
Cincinnati & Eastern
Portsmouth
Cincinnati, Lebanon & Northern
Court Street
C.h.&d
Mt Vernon Paper Attacks Atkins Over Crucifixion Challenge
The Mt. Vernon Republican condemns Benjamin Atkins for doubting the crucifixion and accuses him of heresy. It cites the Presbyterian synod of Ohio and Henry Preserved Smith, warns of hellish consequences, and urges closure of heresy schools to curb an alleged rise of sinful influence. Atkins remains in the fray and has yet to accept the challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Atkins
Presbyterian Synoda of Ohio
Benjamine Atkins
Henry
Smith
Batavia
Mr. Atkin
Water rights dispute over pond use by railway
Adam Stephen, a farmer, sued the C., G. and P. railway in Brown county to stop using his pond beyond the contract for road water. The railway built ice houses, filled them from the pond, and expanded usage this winter. Stephen seeks an injunction and damages. the road’s attorney argues no contract violation. The case heads to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Gazette
Brown County
Adam Stephen
C., G. and P. Railway
Stephen
Naska
W. J. Thompson
E.q
Missionary seeks brides for frontier husbands in Huron
The item reports Rev Callaghan in South Dakota asking New York for a train of marriageable girls to wed frontier men, noting Ohio women should not seek husbands as thick as bananas while urging Western migration. Also mentions stock shingles for sale by Geo Keon of Batavia Ohio.
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Father Callaghan
South Dakota
Huron
New York
Ohio
New
Geo, Keon
Batavia
Reinstated Batavia Postmaster Faces Shortage Probe
Benjamin E. McGrew a Pasaaic New Jersey postmaster, faced a temporary suspension after inspectors found a roughly $1000 shortage. He pledged to cover the deficit, bondsmen requested reinstatement, and the public expects a favorable Department decision. McGrew is highly regarded for honesty, with strong local support from Clermont and Pasaaic citizens. Salary listed at $2700 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin E. McGrew
Batavia
Pasaaic
New Jersey
McGrew
Department
Clermont School Exhibit at World’s Fair Draws Interest
Clermont County Teachers Association meets at Batavia on the same day as the fair exhibition. A preliminary exhibit test at city hall February 4 will be free for all to inspect and compare school work across districts. The public is invited to attend this unique display, the town’s first and last of its kind.
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Courier
Clermont County
City Hall
County Teachers Association
Clermont
Xenia
Bradley
Cold day ends in school room punishment dispute
Miss Ella Hensel a Owensville born Marathon teacher faced trouble after a fight between two boys in her classroom. She punished with a coat removal and a colorful beating. James Fryman’s son was taken to remove his coat and sustained bruises. Fryman pressed charges leading to a $500 fine and costs, with mixed public opinion about the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Hensel
Owensville
Marathon
James Fryman
Fryman
Squire Hartman
Blessing of New Catholic Church Bell in Milford
Fathers Mackey and Murray of Cincinnati blessed the church bell in due form last Sunday. An accident delayed their train to Loveland, but they walked miles through a blizzard to the ceremony. Father Mackey led the service followed by a grand sermon and Milford church choir music. A large crowd from nearby towns attended.
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Ar Eland
Fathers Mackey
Murray
Cincinnati
Loveland
Father Mackey
Milford
Jones Be Manwine endorses Ohio Farmers' Insurance loss settlement
Receipt shows James Be Manwine presenting $916.50 as full loss settlement on house and contents with Ohio Farmers Insurance Company through agent Wm. R. Walker. He commends the company and agent for honorable treatment in adjustment. Hamilton House lunch invitation follows.
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Newtonaville
Ohio Farmers’ Insurance Company
Wm. R. Walker
James BE
Manwine
Tennessee Lady Sues Railroad Over Foot Squeezing
Mrs Virtue Pommler sues Illinois Central Railroad for 5000 alleging an employee squeezed her foot. The writer quips the claim is thin, noting possible factors like a tight boot and a man’s foot placement, suggesting minimal damages and a tough case for the soleless corporation.
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Tennessee
Virtue Pommler
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Vine Street Merchant Targeted by Confederate Note Scam
In Cincinnati last week a ten-dollar Confederate bill passed on a Vine street merchant who bought a loaf of bread with it and received change in U S money. In Richmond near war end a Confederate ten dollar note would scarcely buy bread. The culprit remains at large but the Vine street merchant deserves a guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Vine Street
Uncle Sam
Richmond
Proposed Improvement for Batavia Nucleus Hotel
A Courier interview with M Jantteson in Batavia argues for a modern three story hotel to serve summer and winter boarders. A $30 000 build, or a $40 000 corporation with 50 50 preferred and common stock, would attract families and farmers within two miles, boosting local business and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeas
Batavia
Courier
Jamieson
Pioneer John Crosley Dies at 90 in Newtonsville
John Crosley of Newtonsville, longtime county pioneer, died Sunday January 15 at age 90 years 9 months 18 days. He was buried January 16 from the M E church after a funeral attended by many despite severe weather. A kindly, intelligent man, he held M I church membership and was esteemed in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crosley
Newtonsville
M. E. Church
M. I. Church
Coal merchant accused of short weight prompts editorials
The Cincinnati coal dealer Sol. P. Kineon is accused by the Post of short weight on a ton of coal. The piece defends Kineon noting he made good the shortage and condemns unfair sensationalism. Also mentions a son’s return and a Laurel piano dealer, F. M. Fisher, promoting easy terms and catalog requests.
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Sol. P. Kineon
Cincinnati
Post
Mr. Kineon
The
Kineon
F. M. Fisher
Laurel
Tragedy at High Bridge on C G and P Rail Road
A man aged 73 near Georgetown leaped from High Bridge onto White Oak Creek below after illness concerns. He left a recent will naming a $2000 bequest to his niece, and coroner’s inquest followed. Local reaction urged railings and safety upgrades.
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William Peddicord
Georgetown
High Bridge
White Oak Creek
H. M. Kennedy
Sardinia
Local option bill eyed by Ohio Legislature
The local option measure requires county votes at each November election and mandates a governor issued proclamation within thirty days naming counties where it takes effect. All traffic violators must close shops within ten days under fines from 95 to 100 dollars and 10 to 60 days in jail, with prosecutions by the county attorney and fines allocated to county funds for poor relief, schools, and revenue.
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Ohto
Coldest Winter Since 1963 Hits Local Area
The report notes record cold with heavy snow and ice. Temperatures plunged to 99 degrees below zero last Saturday night, rising to 14 then 22 below before easing. Church attendance was high on Sunday though most residents stayed indoors as Temperaturen remained extreme.
Adams county docket shows 14 divorce suits in common pleas
Smashing the Census reports 14 divorce suits on the Adams county trial docket with three granted last week in the common pleas court. Weather notes mention heavy snow and midrange conditions as the city records a newborn as well.
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Adams County
Common Pleas Court
Milford Sextette Plans Second Social Dance at Leever's Hall
James Meloy, a bridge builder on the C P W road near Peebles, was injured Monday when a timber fell during unloading. His leg was crushed and he sustained internal injuries. The Milford Sextette hosts a second social dance at Leever's hall in Miamiville Friday evening, with supper by Charley Adams and attendees from Batavia society.
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James Meloy
Peebles
Milford
Leever’s Hall
Miamiville
R. Armstrong
W. Barclay
E. Brunson
W. Dennison
C. Feldpausch
F. Woodward
Charley Adams
Batavia Society
Inaugural Parade Led by Col H C Corbin In Washington
Col H C Corbin Adjutant General U S A will command the inaugural parade in Washington on March 4. Known for handling large formations deftly he leads both military and civil displays with calm efficiency and has long brought honor to his home county.
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Col. H. C. Corbin
U.S. A
Washington
Straw sleighing party travels from Batavia to Amelia
A group of young people braved 11 degrees below zero for an evening straw sleigh ride from Batavia to Amelia. The party included the following named youths: Minnie Dimmitt, Bessie Denham, Nannie Moore, Marle Dennison, Bessie Thompson, Grace Edwards, Edward Hitch, John Gitefith, Ralph Homan, Robert M. Blanchard, and John Jenike.
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Batavia
Amelia
Mercury
Nannie Dimmitt
Bessie Denham
Nannie Moore
Marle Dennison
Bessie Thompson
Grace Edwards
Edward Hitch
Ripley Organizes Youth Athletic Club
The article notes Ripley youths form an athletic club for sparring wrestling and various sports led by town sporting men. It contrasts Ripley’s prior lack of athletic clubs with Batavia’s long absence of local athletes and the town’s idle tendency when youths have nothing to do.
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Ripley
Batavia
Obituary Notice for Isaac A. Frazier of Washington Township
The obituary recalls Isaac A. Frazier a popular Washington Township figure who died last Thursday from pneumonia. He served three years in Co B 50th Ohio Volunteers and was known for integrity generosity and warmth. He was a brother of Attorney G A Frazier and had many friends in Batavia.
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Isaac A. Frazier
Washington Township
Co. B
Ohio Volunteers
Homeless Family Reaches Shelter During Cold Wanderings
A man, wife, and two children in a one horse wagon found shelter at a brick yard amid a severe freeze. The mayor and marshal offered quarters in the city building, which they declined, preferring wagon bedding and a little coffee. Neighbors sent supplies as they traveled from a fire loss in Sinnota toward Portsmouth with scant belongings, aided by local charity.
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Cld«Rens
SiNnota
Portamouth
Batavia
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Jacob Medary
George Medary
J. R. McMillen
Jesse
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Thomas Glancy
Robinson
Dennis & Teasdale
Thomas
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W. T. Kain
C. M. Smith
Knauer & Buerkle
the Lord
Brother Atkins Warrned
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Clermont School
Clermont County Teachers
Association
Baiavie
First National Bank
M. Jantteson
Fielding Dial
Mr. Jamieson
Tom Glancy
Sam Sprague
Frank Knauer
Charles Hoerner
Dr. Belt
Harvey Hamilton
Fred Kline
Warren County
Lot Wright
Lebanon Gazette
Arthur Peebles
Frank Branden
Alex Boxwell
Cunningham
Boxwell
George Stanley
Maple
Charles Eulass
Treasury
Steve Cramer
C. L
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Lesson
Mrs. McDonald
Chautenqua Circle
Mary Lane
Bertha Bishop
T. C. Lawe
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Ripley's Wrestlers
Desdquarters
Rocky Roads
Underhill
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