Delightful Event by Batavia Woman's Club Supports Education
The Batavia Woman's Club marks five years since 1899 with a planned Friday January 22 reception at Mrs J S Parrott home featuring abroad speakers and a formal banquet. The club emphasizes music literature science and art and hosts annual receptions drawing guests and non members alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
J.8. Parrott
Blanche Buvinger
Elizabeth Jamieson
America
England
J.8
Parrott
Cincinnati
Milford Progress Club Holds Tudor Era Talk at Home
The Milford Progress Club met at Mrs. H. L. Brunson’s home last Thursday. Members presented a Tudor era program with readings from Henry VIII era figures and literary selections, including Huckleberry Finn, plus piano duets.
W C C U Meeting Again In Ohio County
The Owensville W C T U held a regular meeting at Mrs Lizzie Marsh home last Thursday afternoon. The next meeting is set for February 11 at the parsonage. Efforts continue to form new unions across the county and petition the General Assembly of Ohio for a liquor suffrage law. Mrs Lewis widow of Andrew Lewis died near Batavia last evening. Miss Cora Paxton visits Loveland sister Mrs Paxton Moore Bold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Woman’s Club
J. E. Collins
Mary Jeffries
Grace McDonald
Frank Hulick
Bessie Denham
Cora Griffith
Billman
Ranson
Dollie Dennison
Lou Orebaugh
Anna Ranson
Louise Hicks
Owensville
W.C.T. U
Mre
Lizzie Marsh
General Assembly of Ohio
Cora Paxton
Loveland
Misa Mamie
Judge Paxton
Mooré- Bold
Poultry Breeder Frank W Wall Wins Premiums at Cincinnati Show
Well known southern Ohio breeder Frank W Wall visited Batavia briefly en route to Cincinnati. He entered six Barred Plymouth Rock birds at the Cincinnati poultry show and won four premiums including the best male bird. Wall, from near Georgetown, Ohio, displayed eighty birds at a Georgetown show, securing fourteen of seventeen prizes for his variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Wall
Batavia
Cincinnati
Mr. Wall
Ohio
Union
Wall
Georgetown
Milford couple wed after probate office clearance
At 8 o’clock last Friday night Walter M. Rauscher 23 a clerk of Terrace Park and Edna Kizer 23 of Milford obtained legal permission for marriage from Deputy Charles Whippy at Clermont House. The ceremony was performed by Rev Bill man and the couple then enjoyed supper before traveling to Milford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont House
Charles Whippy
Walter M. Rauscher
Terrace Park
Edna Kizer
Milford
Chamber of Commerce
Cincinnati
State Examiner Opens Clermont County Account Probe
Special State Examiner George Marshall of the Auditor of State’s office arrives in Batavia to inspect township, township school, and special district school accounts. He will require treasurers and clerks to bring their books for review following prior illegal fund distributions exposed by Examiner Lindsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Marshall
Auditor of State’s
Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices
Batavia
Williams
Marshall
Clermont County
Brown County
Lindsey
Pension Bill Proposes 12 Dollar Monthly Pensions
Senator Dolliver of Iowa and Representative Calder head of Kansas City introduced a service pension bill in Congress. It would grant 12 dollars per month to veterans who served 90 days, are 62 or older, and were honorably discharged, plus the same to widows married before June 27, 1890. The bill states to every soldier who served 9 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver
Iowa
Senate
Calderhead
Kansas City
House
Batavian Sings Leading Opera Part at Odeon
Miss Louise Parrott, a Batavian contralto, gains a leading role in the Ebrgott school of voice culture opera at the Odeon this Thursday. Her deep, powerful yet sweet voice and graceful style are praised, and many locals plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebrgott School of
Odeon
Louise Parrott
Miss Parrott
Growing Batavia Haberdashery Expands After Notable Start
Albert Heinrici, proprietor of Hetorici haberdashery shoe and hat emporium, reports steady growth since opening last spring in Masonic corner at Main and Second. The business expanded from a single room to adjoining spaces with a shoe repair shop and plans to remove partitions to create a larger dry goods stock, aiming for one of the town’s finest corners. His late father, Clermont County merchant spirit, is credited with inspiring the son’s enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Albert Heinrici
Hetorici Haberdashery
Henrici
Clermont County
Heloric
The Fake Building Fund in Clermont County
Taxpayers in Clermont County question a building fund levy of one to one and a half mills yearly. Despite years of collections totaling 10 000 to 15 000, no new county buildings have been constructed aside from the jail built in 1891 and the infirmary. Citizens demand transparency on where funds went and whether the levy is lawful or remains a rainy day reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
County Treasury
Prominent Newspaper Man Joins Cincinnati Post
C A Atwood of Amelia has taken charge of a circulation department at the Cincinnati Post. An enthusiastic worker with extensive experience in major Ohio dailies, he previously managed circulation at the Dayton Daily News before joining the Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Atwood
Amelia
Cincinnati Post
Atwoot
Dayton Daily Ress
Post
Death of Uriah Burdsall in Newtown at 91
Uriah Burdsall aged 91 died at his Newtown home last Friday. In December 1902 he and wife celebrated their 78th anniversary. she died in February 1903. He lived in the same house for 60 years and was the last of 13 brothers. He leaves a son, two daughters, 14 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uriah Burdsall
Newtown
Mr. Burdgall
Man Undergoes Amputation For Prosthetic Leg Support
John Emmons of Salt Air underwent right leg amputation to fit an artificial limb. Surgeons Drs Thompson Bethel Hines Williamsburg and Behymer Nicholasville performed the operation, and the patient is reported doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Emmons
Drs. Thompson
Bethel
Hines
Williamsburg
Behymer
Nicholasville
Iroquois Theatre Fire Prompts Heroic Gain for Kate Hulick
The Chicago Iroquois theatre disaster claimed 89 teachers and over 200 pupils. Miss Kate Hulick, a Batavia woman, was promoted to fill a vacancy created by a teacher's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iroquois Theatre
Chicago
Batavia
Kate Hulick
New Franchises Sought to Cross Milford Bridge
At a Stamston Clermont county commissioners meeting in Cincinnati Swing and Kroger lines agreed to apply for new franchises to cross the Milford bridge. Authorities hinted approvals would be granted, despite Clermont residents protesting potential horse disruptions. After showing cars would pass at least every 30 minutes, the protest was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamston and
Clermont County
Cincinnati
Swing
Kroger
Milford Bridge
Clermont Medical Society to Meet in Milford Tomorrow
The Clermont Medical Society will hold its regular semi annual session in Milford tomorrow starting at 10 a.m. Papers to be read include Gynecology by Dr. Oxline, Treatment of Granulated Side by Dr. Stranberg, Suppressing Disease of the Ear by Dr. Iglaner, all of Cincinnati. Members will apply for admission, hear reports, and dine together. Afternoon session features censor report, new members, dues, and papers on Osteomyelitis by Dr. Orr and Medicine by Dr. Belt Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Medical Society
Milford
Oxline
Stranberg
Iglaner
Cincinnati
George B. Orr
Charles Belt
Batavia
Death of United States District Attorney M D Wickersham
Mobile reports the death of United States District Attorney M D Wickersham. He was married in 1883 to Agnes McGrew Wickersham, daughter of Hon J M McGrew, sixth auditor of the treasury under Grant. Born in Batavia, he resided in a prominent southern home and left a 10 year old daughter from his first marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
United States
M.D. Wickersham
Agnes McGrew Wickersham
J. M. McGrew
the Treasury
Grant
Batavia
Wickersham
Washington
South
Agnes McGrew
Death of Benjamin F. Holter of Felicity noted in Cincinnati
Benjamin F. Holter formerly of Felicity died in Cincinnati recently. Funeral services were held at 1000 Freeman Avenue, Cincinnati, on Monday, and the remains were returned to Felicity for interment. He was closely connected with the Holter family of this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Holter
Felicity
Cincinnati
Freeman Avenue
Holter
Well Known Ohio Editor Coates Kinney Dies
Coates Kinney editor of several Ohio papers and author of Rain on the Roof is reported dying at his Xenia home. Born in New York in 1826, he moved to Ohio at age 14 and served as a Civil War major. He was a close friend of Lincoln and Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coates Kinney
Ohio
Xenia
New York
Lincoln
Grant
Notable Miami Resident Visits Batavia on Business
Marion Oxley a prominent Miami township figure visited Batavia last Friday on business and stopped at the Courier office. A staunch Perihtown Republican he notes winter politics plenty of ice cold weather and steady business in the area. The Warren county grand jury returned a single indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Oxley
Miami Township
Batavia
City
Oxley
Perihtown
Periitown
Death of Janes Robinson in Batavia area
Janes Robinson died at home Tuesday night January 19 aged about 61. He was born in Batavia and trained as a printer. A veteran of the 1531 Ohio volunteers, he co published the Patron's Advance with N B Ross and worked years in the Washington Government printing office. Survived by a widow. Funeral service tomorrow at 2 PM at M K church, under Masonic lodge and G A R direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes Robinson
Batavia
Ohio Volunteers
N. B. Ross
Washington
M. K
Masonic Lodge
Busy Cincinnati line trails heavy travel on CG and P traction
The C G and P traction line reports record passenger business with the Ripley branch supplying most travelers from Ripley and surrounding areas. The road is crowded and praised for safety as cars and bridges remain in top condition with state inspectors last week confirming all bridges sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Cincinnati
Notable Clermont County 1840 Revolutionary Soldiers List
In Clermont county in 1840 lived a group of named revolutionary soldiers including John Hulick Nathaniel Reeves Oakley Vanosdol John Dennis Hugh Hallow Barton Lowe Nehemiah Ward John Wheeler Thomas Manning Christian Placard Zebulon Applegate William Cowen James Carter John Hair and Sarah Storer a revolutionary widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
John Hulick
Nathaniel Reeves
Oakley Vanosdol
John Dennis
Hugh Hallow
Barton Lowe
Nehemiah Ward
John Wheeler
Thomas Manning
Christian Placard
Zebulon Applegate
William Cowen
James Carter
John Hair
Sarah Storer
Mary Ann Hill Found Dead in Newtonsville Home
Mrs Mary Ann Hill an aged Newtonsville resident and widow of Civil War veteran Michael Hill was found dead in her bed Sunday morning after years of heart trouble. Funeral services were held at the Newtonsville M E church this morning with many attending. She was 66.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Hill
Newtonsville
Michael Hill
Newtonsville M. KE
Milford and Bethel Banks Elect Directors and Officers
Milford National Bank last week elected directors Je Re luen S J Rybolt B J Turner Isaac Turner John M Pattison George Il Eveland and G M Ruudebush The reorganization lists I B Luen as president S J Rybolt as vice president IF L Cook cashier Emile t Hommeyer book keeper At Bethel Sunkat Bethel elected W A Julian L Bluestein W W Burk John Nichols and E J Fagley The officers include W A Julian president L Bluestein vice president E J Fagley cashier Batavia National Jamieson W F Roudebush R W Gregg G W Hulick G M Roudebush J F Dial Jamieson president Roudebush vice president Dial cashier Citizens Felicity T J Donald W P South W W Miller W W McCullough L F Bartlow S F Kennedy D H Hoover president D H Hoover also listed as president with M P South as vice president and S F Waterfield cashier
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford National Bank
Je Re Luen
S.J. Rybolt
B.J. Turner
Isaac Turner
John M. Pattison
George Il. Eveland
G. M. Ruudebush
I. B. Luen
IF. L. Cook
Emile T Hommeyer
Bethel
W. A. Julian
L. Bluestein
W. W. Burk
John Nichols
E. J. Fagley
Batavia National
M Jamieson
W. F. Roudebush
R. W. ©. Gregg
G. W. Hulick
G. M. Roudebush
Notable Clermont Merchant Faces Hopeless Kidney Disease
Wayland W. Sutton, longtime Clermont resident and former merchant, is gravely ill with kidney trouble. He and his brother Harvey built a substantial family fortune. Sutton served as U S sub treasurer in Cincinnati from 1884 for many years, handling government funds before retiring to Milford to resume business. He recently visited Batavia to tend to affairs and renew friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Batavla
Death of Captain Elbert M. Sargent Pioneer Soldier and Senator
Comrades of the 59th Ohio recall Captain Elbert M. Sargent who died at Grundy Centre after locating there post 1864 muster. A pioneer citizen, he gained independence, served as State Senator, and left a widow two sons a daughter and two brothers. He captained Company K during the Civil War. His death stemmed from Bright's disease. Hamp Woods adds a new foot bridge across Ulrey's run near his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
59Th Ohio Volunteers
Elbert M. Sargent
Grundy Centre
Sargent
F. M. Sargent
A. H. Sargent
Kright
Hamp” Woods
Ulrey’s Run
Public Rebuke over Sprague Trial Expenses
The Courier reports widespread public discontent with county expenses tied to the Sprague trial for the Mabam killing. Critics question payments for witnesses, jury boarding, and an assistant prosecutor, arguing funds were wasted and urging remedy at the polls. It notes the heavy witness fees totaling 840 dollars and the eight day jury term with 210 dollars for boarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janary 6
George Sprague
Homer Mabam
Aastat
Williamsburg W R C Install at G A R Hall
Williamsburg Relief Corps joint installation with the Post and W R C held at the G A R hall draw about one hundred members and friends. Officers named include Louie Daily president Jennie Peterson senior vice president Belle Holden junior vice president and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Williamsburg
G. A. R. Hall
Louie Daily
Jennie Peterson
Belle Holden
Blanche Britton
Kate Walker
Emily McKeever
Lou Matthis
Laura Earhart
Batavia Rural Mail Routes Established With 2600 Population
Two rural mail routes will be created with Batavia as the distributing center. Route 1 runs from Batavia via Tate’s gate Deerfield Vanos dol’s Corner Ashton's schoolhouse Blowville and Boston back to Batavia. Route 2 starts from Batavia to Back Run Bantam Twin Bridges Williamsburg and back by the Batavia line. Four carriers have filed applications. Times will be announced once routes operate daily. The first car on the Madisonville to Nelson trolley line covered nine miles last Saturday. This line is part of the Kroger system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Tate's
Deerfield Turnpike
Vanosdol’s Corner
Willliamsburg
Ashton’s
Blowville
Jackson Turnpike
Boston
Ohio Turnpike
Bantam
Williamsburg
Twin Bridges
Harry Mefford
Frank Knaner
Walter Kain
Richard McElfresh
Madisonville
Nelson
Raila
Kroger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ing Feature
Amelia Woman's Club
Amelia Woman’s Club
Jno
THE
Milford Progress Club
H. L. Brunson
House of Tudor
Thomas Moore
Plano
Roudebush
Mary Hazzard
Huckleberry Finn
Cardinal Wolsey
Blanche Christopher
Henry Vill Paes
Frances Curry
Anna Fee
Cena Gatch
Camille Roudebush
Bessie Gatch
W. Cc
Tion
B. F. Holter
Warren County
William Dennison
Charles Adams
Columbus
Revolutionary Soldiers
Milton Lodge
Amelia, Roy
Alty
Milton Lodge I. O. O. F
Olive Branch
Williamsville
Frank
John Knauer
Tom Jenike
Lloyd Hulick
Gail Anderson
Chris
Homer Hunt
Granville Mead
Preston Ward
A. C. Stark
George Gunderley
Geo. Davidson
O. P. Griffith
A. K. Allen
GC. B. Nichols
Ed Lush
Frank Kuauer
Penses
Sprague
Mnert
Madison Griggs
New York Life Insurance Company
Griggs
Williamsburg Relief Corps
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!