Trump’s Condition Grows Serious in Jail Confinement
Fred Trump, once robust and muscular, lies unconscious in county jail after a gunshot incident on November 27. An abscess near the bullet and a tumor threaten his life as he receives care from a fellow prisoner at his parents’ expense. He dies at 11:50 a.m. Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Trump
Judge Breeding
Trump
Charles White
W. P. Mefford
Felicity
Undertaker Mefford
Bethel
Mt. Moriah
Lagrippe
Ruth Eliza Kain and Griffiths Wed in Dayton
The only daughter of Will T Kain and wife formerly of this place now of Dayton married last Wednesday to Harry Conway Griffith of Dayton. Mr and Mrs W T Kain announce the marriage of their daughter Ruth Eliza Harry Conway Griffith Wednesday January nineteenth One thousand nineteen hundred sixteen Dayton Ohio. Friends wish them much happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will T.kain
Dayton
Harry Conway Griffith
W. T. Kain
Ruth Eliza
Ohio
Clermont County Medical Society Elects Batavia Officers
The Clermont County Medical Society met in Milford with business sessions and talks including Dr Kennedy on Diphtheria of the Past and Present and Dr Crotherson on Fractures. Dr Chas Belt of Batavia was elected president and Dr M S Griffith of Batavia secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Medical Society
Milford Town Hall
J. Kennedy
Crotherson
Chas. Belt
Batavia
M.S. Griffith
Hamersville Corn Grower Challenges World Record
John Richey of Hamersville displayed ten large yellow corn ears at Georgetown weighing 144 1 4 pounds. He says 50 ears at home weigh 68 pounds exactly, or a bushel, and invites anyone to beat the record, promising to publish the facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Richey
Hamersville
Geogetown
Richey
William Kain and Florence Garrison Wed in Georgetown
William Kain of near Elklick and Mrs. Florence Garrison of Crosstown were married last Wednesday in Georgetown. They returned to the bride's home for the evening, then went to the groom’s home on Thursday where they are living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kain
Elklick
Florence Garrison
Crosstown
Georgetown
Centralization plan halted due to district objections
The committee will discontinue further agitation for centralization at Owensville citing numerous objections from outlying districts and the belief that the timing is not yet ripe to proceed with action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville
Batavia Public Schools Outline Year Progress and Plans
The Batavia Public Schools outline a January 21 closure for the first half and a January 25 start for the second term. Examinations on January 24 and 25 allowed those meeting requirements a vacation. The district expands programs adding wall maps and apparatus, new laboratory equipment, and a modern high school building costing thirty thousand dollars. A Batavia Facility Fund supports equipment, salaries, and expenses, with ongoing home school cooperation and plans to compete in the June state spelling match in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Public Schools
Batavia
Columbus
V. Buarr
Public Affairs Board to Meet Monthly in Council Chamber
Batavia Board of Public Affairs announces future meetings in the council chamber on the fourth Friday night of each month. The public is invited to attend and present complaints or suggestions. All proceedings will be public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Affairs
Batavia
Council
Counterfeiter Arrested in Trenton Case Ties to Portsmouth
Emery Savage of Portsmouth was arrested in Trenton for passing counterfeit $5 and $10 gold pieces. He confessed and led officers to a shanty boat near Portsmouth where moulds were found in the possession of Newton Jones and wife. Savage, an ex convict from Atlanta State Prison, awaits federal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Savage
Portsmouth
Trenton
Newton Jones
Savage
Atlanta
Georgetown Gets Day Electric Service From C G P Railroad
The Georgetown town council ordered a contract with the Chicago Great Western and Pacific railroad to supply electric current for day service. The plan uses rail power until 11 am and reopens at 1 pm, costing about 1178 dollars to install a machine at Sunshine station. Meters will be placed to move the plant toward self support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Democrat
Jonas
Sunshine
Electric Light Fund
Batavia
Prof
Wiley
Hillsboro
Council
Trusty Steals Burglar Caught After Safe Access
George Smith a 19 year old colored youth from Ripley and worker at Germany grocery learned the safe combination and rearranged the rear door to steal after hours. Money vanished from the safe and cash drawer until a clerk’s trap and a street light during the escape led to his capture and imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Ripley
Germany
Fine Skating on East Fork Delight Batavia Youths
Ice on the East Fork was four inches thick and clear as Batavia youths enjoyed fine skating last week. The piece notes skating was more popular 20 years ago and mentions John Grant as once the finest skater. Clermont County Agricultural Society met to audit books and prepare the 1916 premium list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Fork
Batavia
John Grant
Ohio
Clermont County Agricultural Society
Prepare for defense embraces national strength and readiness
In a cautious opinion from J. C. Dale, the writer argues nations must protect their people and industries, contending a strong military is cheaper than collapse. He dismisses pacifist sentiment, cites global conflict, and urges the United States to be the strongest nation to enforce laws and deter aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Atlantic
Mexico
Youngstown
J. C
Dale
County Commissioners Pass Bills in Regular Session
County commissioners met January 17 in regular session and approved numerous bills. Notable items include Batavia Realty Co renumeration, Perry Groves and Hannah pike repairs, and Walter Hogan lumber. Also listed are Arch Holland expenses, Spence Taylor tax refund, Bell Telephone rent, water and light charges, and other accounts with amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Realty Co
S. M. Buerkle
Perry Groves
Pike
G. G. Henderson
Walter Hogan
E. B. Holmes
Lucy Hauck
F. W. Hannah
Stakata Mfg. Co
Eli Speidel
Spence Taylor
Washington Lumber
T. P. White & Son
Bell Tele. Co
P. A
Water and Light
Board
Harry Cole
N. B. Dennison
Rodney Jenks
Walter Jordan
Louis Krekeler
E. O
Ohio Law Reporter
Cleon Searls
Sss Ei
Board of Comping Osc
Bethel High School Charter Restored and Advancing
The Bethel high school charter is fully restored and the neighboring town’s school line is progressing smoothly. Attendance remains strong with capable instructors and an up-to-date building, creating favorable conditions for scholars. May success accompany the promoters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel High School
Mothers Meeting at School House Likely Thursday
Mothers meet at the school house Thursday at 8 30 p m with a program by Miss Townsley s class reading by Miss Helen Weaver song and a talk by Dr C E Belt on immunity inviting all to attend with a high school quartet and folk games for children
Primary election dates and filing rules set for 1916
The notice outlines two 1916 primaries on April 25 and August 8 for delegates, presidential preference, and various offices. It explains filing deadlines, fees (up to 25 dollars for state offices), and petition signer requirements, noting a predicted strong Republican year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Forest
U. S
Clerk of Elections
Corn Show Delays and Misunderstanding of Causes
The corn show at the armory faced delays and miscommunication in entries and premiums from Columbus, limiting preparation time. Despite a fair display and quality exhibits, few entries matched potential, with prizes awarded to numerous locals for yellow dent, white varieties, sugar corn, Calico corn, and other categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Columbus
Columbus Free
Batavia Band
D. A. Judd
I. A. Leaf
Louis Bauer
Harry Patchell
Reid
J. J. Landeman
Lytle & Henning
H.G. Toler
John Brothers
Boon County
E. A. Ernest
Johnson County
E. N. Cottman
Herman E. Fagley
H. G. Toler
W.C. Varney
Wm. Lee Davis
L. Bers
Allen Bauer
Irvin Flischer
Lawrence McNair
Hobart Ogden
Nova Glancy
Batavia Daughters of Rebekah Lodge Initiates Two
Batavia Daughters of Rebekah lodge held a meeting last Thursday with two candidates initiations witnessed by Prof Teckenbrock who drilled the degree staff. Miss Eveline Hoerner led the work aided by stereoptical views. Mr and Mrs Cleon Searles were the candidates and a mixed lunch followed. The Oleander Encampment met Friday night initiating two more candidates and a chicken supper was served Saturday with Drill Master Teckenbrock as guest before he left for Indiana Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Daughters of Rebeckah Lodge
Teckenbrock
Evalinda Hoerner
Cleon Searles
Oleander
Indiana
Local Farm Auctions Set for February Sales
On February 3 on the Rapp farm two miles from Owensville on the Owensville Monterey pike C C Stop 46 J H Hoover sells farming outfit including 4 horses cows hogs pigs shoats hay corn. Auctioneer H R Sweet. On February 5 at Monterey J A Hobson on the A Thirey farm offers 7 head of horses mule cows hogs hay corn fodder farm implements. Both sales start at 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapp
Owensville
Monterey
C. C
J. H. Hoover
H. R. Sweet
J. A. Hobson
A. Thirey
Edenton Masons Install Officers and Dine Together
Edenton Masonic Lodge No 382 installed officers including W M Arthur Wolf and W P Osborn with J W 8 F Ridings and others. About 50 members from Norwood and nearby lodges attended followed by a chicken supper served by the Ladies Aid Society. Come again boys the roads will get better when the people work them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M
Arthur Wolf
J. P. Osborn
J. W
F. Ridings
A. Cramer
J. M. Jordan
S. D. Shriner
J.D
W. J. Cramer
Wm. Burdsall
Frank Meek
M. E. Shriner
Tyler
A. R. Binkley
Norwood
Ladies’ Aid Society
Christchurch Boys Meet Boy Scouts on Armory Floor
The Christchurch boys team will face the local Boy Scouts on the armory floor Thursday evening. The visitors are among the best in the city and the game is billed as the biggest of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Marathon Grange meeting features acts and party planned
Marathon Grange gathered Saturday with most members and many visitors. A lecture hour featured an acted song and pantomime Wanted a Wife drawing laughs. A party social is set for January 28 with Grangers urged to attend in simple dress. 10 cent fines for poverty attire. pie and coffee served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon Grange
Georgetown electric light plant shows strong year
The Georgetown electric light plant reports a profitable year with free street lighting and heating for the opera house council room and public library. Clerk O E Young notes the board ended the year with 206.61 to the good reflecting efficient management and civic support. The item hints at the club program and upcoming topics summarized by the Woman's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
O. E. Young
Board of Public Affairs
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Milford
Williain
Trusty
Mothers’ Meeting
Lodge Proceedings
Edenton
Basket Ball
Grange Meeting
Woman's Club
C. P. Griffith
Alaska
Justice
Pacific
J. 8. Hulick
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