Southern Letter from St Petersburg Florida 1918
A correspondent describes St Petersburg a growing city with new real estate and a $30,000 five room cottage sale nearby. A land sale yielded a 50 by 100 foot lot with fruit trees for $1850. A seven mile car line to Boca Ciega Bay and miles of sea wall are under construction. The theater, post office, schools, and nightlife flourish as tourists arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Perprs
Ephor
Ohio
B. F. Moyer
Cassius
Mr. Moyer
Corporation
Boca’ Ceiga Bay
Board of Trade
Hanna
Pass
Gulf
Central Avenue
St. Petersburg
M. E
Benshine Club
L. W. Hitch
Bantam
Woman's League
Mitchell
Barber
Johnnie Jones
Coney Island
Salvation Army
Cali
St. Pet
Local notices and weddings from January 1913 across Ohio towns
The fibered column records multiple items: a letter from Mrs C M Edwards asking to be reached at 827 Central Avenue St Petersburg Fla. a Fayette county farmers drive for a 600000 hog cholera appropriation to boost Ohio meat prices. several Batavia and Williamsburg marriage notices on January 15 to 20 with Rev Burdsall officiating. two more lawful weddings at the parsonage. Valentine era matrimonial services on N & W line with John W Johnson and Dorothy Thomas then William Smith and Laura Frederick. Owensville fire destroys Moses Gillman's house with total loss and no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Parsonage
Batavia
George W. Channell
Ruth W. Jones
Bantam
Burdsall
Thomas Coleman
Rosa Mills
Williamsburg
Ambrose McAdams
Mary Shoemaker
William Smith
Laura
Frederick
Perintown
Williamsburg baseball team reorganizes for season
The Williamsburg baseball team reorganizes with players Frazier McAfee Hoffman Peterson Amiott Trible Barns Davidson and Dennis. G S Frazier is team manager and C E Doughman is business manager. The note invites Cler mont county clubs to form a county league and offers to join with proper arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Frazier
McAfee
Hoffman
Peterson
Amiott
Trible
Barns
Davidson
Dennis
G. S. Frazier
C. E. Doughman
Clermont County
Taxable bonds under new constitution spark exemption debate
The article discusses the new constitution effective last week that subjects bonds issued by the State, municipalities and school boards to taxes. It notes the debate over whether to exempt bonds from taxation to attract buyers, or to tax owners while offering lower or higher interest rates.
Public Auction At Lucian Weaver Farm Near Owensville
Raymond C. Weaver offers at his residence on the Lucian Weaver farm two miles east of Owensville on the Jackson pike a public sale of a lot of mules horses hay corn and fodder etc on Saturday February 1 at 10 o clock Usual terms apply See large bills
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond C. Weaver
Lucian Weaver
Owensville
Jackson Pike
Black brothers sell prized tobacco hogshead in Cincinnati
Joe and Levi Black of Rome Adams County sold a 1912 crop hogshead of cigarette wrapper tobacco in Cincinnati for 50 dollars per hundred. The Ohio crop year is noted for infrequent failure.
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Joe
Levi Blackburn
Rome
Adams County
Cincinnati
Ohio
Clermont Officials Attend State Board of Agriculture Meet
Jos E Christie and Lloyd B Pol lock of Clermont Agricultural Society traveled to Columbus for the regular annual three day meeting of the State Board of Agriculture, which began on Tuesday. Christie serves as secretary of the Clermont board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. E. Christie
Lloyd B. Pollock
Clermont Agricultural Society
Columbus
State Board of Agriculture
Tugeday
Clermont Board
Cowboy play turns to weekend injuries at home
Charles Sederberg Jr. injured his left hand thumb while playing cowboy. Soon after, young William fell and was pricked by a rusty nail in the knee. The text notes these incidents and asks what happened when they reached home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sederberg, Jr
Little William
Milford
Rev Burdsall Leads Parishioners at County Infirmary Service
Reverend Burdsall with Batavia Epworth League members held an engaging service at the county infirmary last Sunday afternoon. Inmates greatly enjoyed the gatherings and look forward to future sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdsall
Batavia Epworth League
County Infirmary
The Stork Busy in Blanchester Last Week
Four boys were born in Blanchester over four days with no girls, suggesting 1918 births may favor males. Time will tell how this ground is proven as population trends emerge. A stifling cold may lead to bronchitis or pneumonia and Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is advertised as a quick remedy.
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Blanchester
Foley
Nash
Dairying Promises Steady Income for Ohio Farmers
A Ohio dairy business trend highlights monthly checks from shipments, reduced debt risk, and soil improvement. Clermont county is well suited for dairying with potential monthly incomes from 300 to 600 dollars, and farmers are urged to study cow quality, feed, labor needs, barn design, and land use to boost profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Clermont County
Grand Jury Reports Three True Bills After 39 Witnesses
The regular grand jury reported for duty Monday morning with three vacancies filled from the audience. Six cases were presented. three ignored and three true bills found after examining 39 witnesses. Names include Reuben Schenk non-support. F Schubert contractor knowingly permitting improper work on a public improvement. Lon Fomorin officer knowingly permitting work not in accordance with plans. One day spent examining witnesses.
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Reuben Schenk
F. ©. Schubert
Lon Fomorin
Ohio River Flood Destroys Property and Upends Towns
The Ohio River flood last Saturday surged through the watershed for nearly two weeks, causing widespread damage and business suspensions. Rivers towns faced undermined houses, caved cellars, and displaced families while some residents rode out the flood in boats. A Sunbury reader from Burdock Blood Bitters also notes health concerns amid the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Court actions and settlements dominate Ohio docket
The court list shows varied cases including Esterman-Vorkamp-Murphy Co. versus Reed for $316.83, Davis versus Love land Citizens Electric Co. for $92.06, and Brock guardianship matters. Foreclosure for Loveland Mutual Building & Loan Co. against Brock, sale ordered. multiple dismissals, settlements, and indictments quashed. Some sentences and appointments noted. Also ads note constipation relief for Dean's Regulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esterman-Vorkamp-Murphy Co
Harry E. Reed
H. L. Britton
Frank Davis, Jr
Loveland Citizens’ Electric Co
D. W. Murphy
B. F. Rathgaber
W. W. Brock, Jr
W. W. Brock Jr
William A. Brock
Dorothy T. Brock
Matthew M. Brock
Loveland Mutual Building & Loan Co
Sarah Houson Brock
Charles A. Love
Frederick Pierce
State of Ohio
Howard Jones
Ohio
Clara Bayha
John Bayha
Mary A. Ruflow
Augustus Ruflow
Mollie Maloney
Margaret McClintock
Commissioners
Clermont County
Simeon C. Weaver
Chas. J. Williams
First National Bank of Batavia
San Fomorin Et al
San Fomorin
Wm. A. Brown
Wm. Glancy
J. M. Griffith
The
Interurban Railway and Terminal Co
Theodore Cramer
P. Grosenickle
Thomas Meier
John W. Keever
Nelle
Ohio Vital Statistics Report Highlights 1910 Births and Deaths
The 1910 State Bureau of Vital Statistics report shows 100 909 births in Ohio with 51 885 male and 49 078 female. Law rence county had the highest birth rate while Lake the lowest. Illegitimate births numbered 1 975. Deaths totaled 65 682 driven by tuberculosis heart disease cancer and typhoid. Automobiles claimed 80 lives.
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State Bureau of the Vital Statistics
Lawrence County
Lake County
Clermonter Appointed Messenger Named in Columbus
Gov Cox made appointments in Columbus and reappointed Milford resident Howard H Gillard as messenger who served under Governor Harmon. Cox asked the Senate to return Harmon's recess appointments, sparking anticipation of who will be chosen to serve under him.
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Columbus
Cox
Howard H. Gillard
Milford
Messenger
Harmon
Senate
Batavia
Ohio Boys Win Big In Corn Growers Contest
About 510 youths, average age 16, produced an average of 85 bushels per acre in Ohio's corn contest, roughly 50 bushels above the state average. Next year girls may enter. boys are urged to improve their effort as girls are expected to announce a strong report when time comes.
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Ohio
Explosion at West Union gas plant injures man
William Lamm, living with John Graham near West Union, narrowly escaped death after a lantern sparked a blast while he cleaned the carbide box of a light plant. He fled for help but suffered severe burns to his face and hands. Authorities warn against lighting a flame during gas leaks.
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William Lamm
John Graham
West Union
Hamilton County Engineer Estimates Pike Cost to Clermont Line
At a Hamilton county commissioners meeting last week the county engineer presented figures showing the cost of building the Ohio pike within Hamilton to the Clermont line at 65 466 dollars. The road needs grading and will be bare but is deemed a much needed improvement for travelers.
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Hamilton County
Hamilton
Clermont
Milford man performs his first wedding ceremony
The Milford Record shows Harry Murph of Milford conducting his first wedding ceremony last week. The couple, Mont Brunk of Batavia and Miss Dora Dumford of Stonelick, stood with one female witness and wore smiles of satisfaction.
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Milford
Harry Murph
Mont Brunk
Batavia
Dora Dumford
Stonelick
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W. B. Melish
Bramwell
D. L. Aultman
Eastern Star Chapter
Lemon Larkin
Yateman Lodge of
Charles White
Yateman Lodge
Batavia Brothers
Esses Eee Batavia Orchestra
Poe
W. B. Melissi
Icsceeiegseen
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Quartett
Maale
Iscererene Eers Eseers Orchestra
D. Lee Aultman Bolo
Oes
Ecce cc Si Econ E Pennnts Male Quartett Orchestra
Fine Service
STORK
Grand Jury
J. H. Walker
Sunbury
Common Pleas Court
Probate Court
George M. Channell
Ruth M. Jones
Bethel
Howard P. Schooley
Goshen
Lauretta Watt
Recorder's Office
David G. Nichols
George W. Dixon
Laurel
Larel Boys
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Edward Burkhart
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