Ohio River Flood Devastates Clermont District Homes Farms
After ten days of rain the Ohio River rose to danger levels, flooding New Richmond and Rural and New Palestine. Homes, farms, and businesses were ruined while towns and livestock were swept away. residents sought shelter in public buildings as aid arrived from Milford Goshen and Batavia.
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Ohio
Clermont
New Richmond
New
Palestine
Shannon
Barney Wolf
Moscow
Obiio
Union Bridge
Linwood Levee
F. L. Donovan
Neville
Clermont River
Milford
Goshen
Batavia
Citizens Meeting Aids Flood Sufferers at Court House
A large Monday gathering in the Court House organized relief efforts for flood affected towns along the river. A circulating donation list quickly filled with names. Allen Glancy's grocery serves as a depot for provisions and supplies. Committee members were named to receive contributions at the Glancy Store and at the bank for money gifts.
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Court House
Allen Glancy
Glancy
P. F.jamieon
E. K. Parrott
J. W. Ranson
George Gregg
H. B. Glancy
Frank Davis
P. F. Jamieson
Chapter of Accidents In Williamsburg Notable Figures Hurt
Ex Senator E, B and Mrs Holmes of Williamsburg suffered accidents that caused pain and inconvenience. Holmes had a fall injuring a shoulder, later dislocating it after another fall. Mrs Holmes now endures intense pain and weakness. Mr Holmes fell and fractured his wrist, leaving the arm largely unusable. No serious results are threatened.
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E, B
Holmes
Williamsburg
Rural route appointees named for routes six seven
Last week Vorvon Lytle B Rush and Granville Mead received appointments as rural mail carriers on routes six seven respectively. Lytle and Mead qualified by bond Rush declined due to other business interests. Service begins February 16. The vacant place left by Hank will go to the next eligible applicant.
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Lytle
Rush
Granville Mead
Messrs
Mead
Hank
Burley Tobacco Society Formed At Winchester
Winchester last week organized a society to secure pledges from Burley growers. It includes 31 incorporators from each county, no capital stock, and a debt limit of 250000 dollars. Warehouses will be formed with distributed stock. crops graded and receipts issued for collateral loans up to half crop value. Sixty five percent of the Burley crop pledged to give Equity control and steady prices.
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Winchester
Burley
White Burley
Strawberries in January Gathered Near Xenia
In the suburbs of Xenia boys picked ripe wild strawberries along the Pennsylvania railroad line last week. The piece notes no one objects to the warm spell yet warns of a likely penalty in spring or summer, predicting chilblains in July if fruits are gathered in January.
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Xenia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rights of Traction Road Case Heard Before Judge Paxton
A Milford village alley case pits John Herman against Cincinnati & Columbus Traction Company over whether abutting lot owners have property rights in the alley that could require condemnation. The railroad argues streets and alleys are village property and rail use is allowed, so no condemnation. Lawyers include D. W. Murphy, H. L. Nichols for the plaintiff, Eli H. Speidel, C. B. Mathews for the railroad.
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Paxton
John Herman
Cincinnati & Columbus Traction Company
Centre Alley
Milford
Supreme Court
D. W. Murphy
H. L. Nichols
Eli H. Speidel
C. B. Mathews
Rural Mail Routes Batavia Show Strong Monthly Output
Figures detail mail matter handled on four Batavia outbound routes for the month ending December 31. Route 1 reports 868 pieces, Route 2 770, Route 3 457, Route 4 550, totaling 18 54 Grand total 1811. Roads are heavy, adding about two hours to trips due to conditions.
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Batavia
Kalo
Mefford
Prominent Farmer James Ashton Dies in Williamsburg
James Ashton died at his home in Williamsburg on Friday, in his 76th year. A lifelong resident, he was prominent in social and business circles. Funeral services were held at the M E church in Williamsburg. Also noted, Mrs. Barnett, aged 80, died at her home in Afton this morning.
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James Ashton
Williamaburg
M. BE
Williamsburg
Dunham
Barnett
Afton
Batavia Praises Public Affairs Board For Water Works
The Georgetown Gazette commends Batavia's Board of Public Affairs for operating the water works and electric light plant with a low annual cost of 27.50 per light and a year end balance of 513.76. Board members are P. F. Jamieson James Hillen and Allen B. Nichols.
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Georgetown
Board of Public Affairs
Batavia
P. F. Jamieson
James Hillen
Allen B. Nichols
Leeds
Thomas
Clermont
Christian Science Doctrine Warps Pain Debate in Arena Editorial
The Arena editor rebuts a Courier paragraph on Christian Science arguing the movement’s healing claims and spiritual aims deserve fair treatment. The piece notes their 682 churches worth $10 million and addresses the clash with medical law, cautioning against imaginary suffering and criminal neglect for neglecting medical aid.
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The
Arena
Christian Science Organization
Courier
Parsonage Wedding at Local M. F. Parsonage
A quiet wedding occurred Sunday evening January 20 1907 at the M F Parsonage. Groom Charles Livengood and bride Misa Lulu Flarity, both of this place, were wed by Rev. Edmund Burdsall. They will reside in a neat cottage on Water Street after February 1.
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M. F. Parsonage
Lo’clock
Charles Livengood
Misa Lulu Flarity
Edmund Burdsall
Water Street
Boom in Bethel Population Growth Boosts Local Prosperity
Bethel has doubled its population in recent years and grown wealth with new homes, concrete pavements, electricity, and a near ready Knights of Pythias hall of 800 seats. The shoe factory employs hundreds daily, with a $3,000 weekly payroll and 1,600 shoes produced per day as plans to enlarge the plant proceed. A bank building is planned this spring, and branch operations extend to Felicity with Georgetown considered.
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Bethel
Knights of Pythias
Bank
Felicity
Georgetown
Daughters of Rebecca Install Officers at Odd Fellows Hall
Odd Fellows Hall hosted a Farewell Benefit Luncheon and Pleasing Programme of Exercises by the Daughters of Rebecca. Lena Hoerner installed the officers, including Belle Marsh Wet Georgen Nettie Carter and Josie Lockwood, with a reception for Mrs. Oscar Lindsley departing for the West. A musical program and collation followed.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Daughters of Rebecca
Lena Hoerner
N.G
Belle Marsh Wet Georgen
Nettie Carter
Josie Lockwood Financial
Johnie Glancy
Tremaurer Ie
Aare Zurmuhle
Nellie Barr
Chas Slade
Melle Stark Lgt
Mina Hoerner
Einetern Chum Cae
Miss Hoerner
Oscar Lindsley
Far West
Walter Kain
Retir
Hirtt v Eppert estate case heard before judge and jury
The case of Sarah Hirtt against D W Murphy administrator of Margaret Eppert’s estate was heard before Judge Parrott and a jury. The action sought about 4000 dollars claimed paid in monthly installments to Miss Eppert during her life. The plaintiff from New York City was represented by Frazier and Hicks and the estate by Murphy and Nichole. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in full.
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Sarah T. Hirtt
D. W. Murphy
Margaret D. Eppert
Parrott
Common Pleas
Hirtt
Miss Eppert
New York City
Frazier & Hicks
Milford
H. L Nichole
Mise Eppert
Judge Killis Won't Stand Against Sheriff Rail Expense Ruling
Bryan judge J M Killis, presiding in Williams and Fulton counties, says he will allow and reimburse reasonable railroad and telephone expenses for sheriffs when needed to speed public service. He argues public officers are entitled to reimbursements from the county treasury for proper costs.
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J. M. Killis
Bryan
Williams
Fulton
Worthy Poor Bequest Faces Legal Fees After Adams County Benefactor Dies
The estate of Hon. John T. Wilson of Adams County, who left $190000 for the worthy poor and funded a free home for orphans, faces heavy attorney fees totaling about $9000 from a court battle over appointment power. The annual interest of $11400 would supply about $1900 after legal costs, leaving no special benefits for the worthy poor this year. Wilson, once a congressman from the 11th district, started as a peddler in Clermont Brown and Adams counties.
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John T. Wilson
Adams County
Congress
Common Pleas Court
Adams
Mother Hubbard
Wilson
Clermont
Brown
Adams Counties
Batavia
Paroled felon Sam Alexander rearrested on new charges
Sam Alexander, colored, of Felicity, was captured by Sheriff Rapp last Friday and sent back to county jail after violating parole. He had previously pled guilty to assaults, paid part of a $25 fine, and agreed to monthly installments, but defaulted and faced further imprisonment. He was released on parole with a $500 monthly payment condition, which he also failed to meet, leading to his continued confinement.
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Sam Alexander
Felicity
Rapp
Alexander
Dr. N. G. Bradley
Redmond Trial Set For January 29 in Milford Shooting
William Redmond faces trial on a charge of shooting to kill Fred Milford. Defense argues the shooting was accidental. Bond stands at $700 with the defendant to remain in custody until January 29.
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William Redmond
Fred Af Milford
Redmond
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Citizens Meeting
Society Incorporated
Christian Science
Judge Killis
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