Indignant Citizens Rally Over Toll on Old Ohio Pike
Residents along Ohio Pike protest toll collection on a deteriorating public highway linked to the C and E traction line. Court actions questioned the toll, viewers found poor road condition, and residents voice anger through letters to the Courier.
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Ohio Pike
Ohlio
C. and E. Traction
L. H. Smith
Eequire Smith
Pike Company
Smith
Pike People
Common Pleas Court
John 8. Parrott
Parrott
Squire Smith
Ohio turnpike patrons to meet at Mt Holly Schoolhouse
Mass meeting called by Ed Court er Mass Ohio turnpike patrons are summoned to Mt Holly Schoolhouse at 1 p m Saturday January 30 1901 to decide how to convert the mud lane into a passable highway. All who signed the petition for legal interference urged to attend from Bethel to Tabasco.
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Ohio Turnpike
Mt. Holly Schoolhouse
Bethel
Tabasco
World’s Largest Standpipe in Milford-Can Sparks Pride
Milford officers and engineers surveyed a massive steel and concrete standpipe that will yield a million gallons daily, 84 feet tall with nine inch thick walls. The project connected to four miles of pipe, uses three 8 inch wells, and rests on a 21 by 7 foot concrete foundation, built in 105 days by contractor J. L. H. Barr.
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Clermont County
United States
Walla
Brooklyn Bridge
Wallace
W. M. Motsinger
N. A. Scott
Milford
Board of Public Affairs
John Mitchell
Chamber of Commerce
Ingalls
Cincinnati
J. L. H. Barr
Sleter
Notable Ripley Broker Alfred Kendal Dies at Home
Alfred K Kendal died suddenly at his Ripley home last Sunday. He was one of the state’s most prominent brokers and had amassed a large fortune through his business career.
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Alfred K. Kendal
Ripley
Country Teacher's Struggles Highlight Underpayment Issue
A letter from a concerned reader recounts a Batavia township teacher earning 35 dollars monthly, six mile daily commutes, and extra duties. The writer argues low pay drives capable youths to abandon teaching for steadier, higher paying jobs, threatening quality in rural schools.
Felicity and Bethel Railroad Incorporators Form Company
A steam road between Bethel and Felicity is now a fixed fact with a $5,000 capital. The Felicity & Bethel railroad will be built and operated by a new company organized last Thursday. Incorporators include Frank Scott T J Donald S F Kennedy J C Ginnings J W Hayden and W A Gregg.
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Bethel
Felicity
Felicity & Bethel
Frank Scott
T. J. Donald
F. Kennedy
J. C. Ginnings
J. W. Hayden
W. A. Gregg
Armory conversion of historic church sparks odd prophecy
Old M. E. church known as the Old Stone Pile in Clermont is to become an armory for Company K, with reception hall use and occasional balls. The building will host drills Thursday nights with soldiers paying 25 cents per session, floors redesigned, and arms and uniforms provided by the state.
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Yorick
M. E
Clermont
Company K
Wallz
Bantam Gun Club Challenges Goshen Club
The Bantam Gun Club issues a bold challenge for a meet with Goshen, proposing Boston fairgrounds as a trial site. Goshen replies that the proposition lacks attention and asks the Courier to stir interest, per a note from Goshen.
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Bantam Gun Club
Goshen Club
Bantam
Boston Fair Ground
Akill
Goshen
Johnnie
Three Free Trips to the World's Fair Offered by The Courier
The Courier of Cincinnati offers three free trips to the St. Louis World's Fair for the top three earners of cash yearly subscriptions between now and July 31, 1904. Prizes include transportation from Cincinnati, six days in St. Louis, and fair passes, plus engraved prints for other entrants.
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Courier
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Fairgrounds
Fair Grounds
Big Four Company
Post Office
Clermont Publishing Co
Batavia, Ohio
Passing of Pioneer Mrs Jane Hamilton at 77
The Batavia community mourns as Mrs. Jane Hamilton aged 77 passes away last Friday morning. Born in Hamersville to Isaac Woorstell and Hannah Moore Woorstell, she married James Harvey Hamilton and helped run a local hotel and drug store. Eight children survive along with four sisters and one brother. Funeral services Sunday afternoon at her residence were led by Rev. Howard Billman with fitting tributes from ministers and a quartet.
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Jane Hamilton
Isaac Woorstell
Batavia
Hannah Moore Woorstell
Hamersville
James Harvey Hamilton
Dennison
Abel 8. Smith
Jonathan Johnson
Thomas
Kate Hamilton
James Griffith
Tell Robinson
Max Moore
Daniel
Frank
Horace Hamilton
Mary Thompson
Nancy Medary
Hannan Day
Sarah Anderson
Robert Woorstell
Howard Billman
Horace
William Walker
Mrs
Grace McDonald
Misa Bessie Walker
P. F. Jamieson
Brannocks Bill Seeks Local Liquor Ban by Petition
Rep Brannock proposes a law allowing wards villages to stop liquor sales by petition without a ballot. If a majority petition against sale local authorities declare it unlawful for two years before a new petition. Violations carry adequate penalties and the Beal law model is noted. Wilmington Journal cites Southern Ohio interest.
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Brannock
Common Pleas
Burial of Editor James P. Robinson in Frigid Funeral
The mortal remains of James P. Robinson were laid to rest last Thursday under Masonic ritual conducted by E. C. Ely. Ice delays blocked roads and the G A R post. a quartet provided music and Mrs. Parrott sang Nearer My God to Thee. Spybey gave the sermon and read a brief obituary with Rev. Billman assisting. Fewer attendees due to inclement weather.
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James P. Robinson
E. C. Ely
Post
D. K. McDonald
D. K. Parrott
William Walker
P. Ferguson
Ladies' Reception by Amelia Woman's Club at Judge Parrott's home
The Amelia Woman's Club held a reception and luncheon at Judge Parrott's home with a full programme of vocal solos, recitations, and readings by Cincinnati guests and local members. Guests dressed for the Elegant event, buffet lunch followed by mild punch, memories promised to be pleasant.
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Woman’s Club
Judge Parrott
Ohio
Sylvia
Miss Keller
Cincinnati
Naples
Mary Gallagher
Miriam Clark
Evangeline
Gabriel
Alpha Frazier
Lou Orebanagh
Mrs. Dale
Louise Parrott
Eleanor Gallagher
Mayor and business men visit Bata for activities
J F Edwards and K O Lease, Amelia leaders, spent a day in Bata last week on business. Edwards backs the upcoming Farmer's Institute set for February 17 and 18. Lease, Amelia mayor and local printer, is a noted newspaper man who has worked with major state papers. They visited the Courier office.
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Amelia
J. F. Edwards
K. O. Lease
Batavia
Edwards
Farmer's Institute
Lease
Courier
Crack Shots Shine At Amelia Pigeon Shoot
A clay pigeon shoot in Amelia on Saturday drew top county marksmen. Prof. Edward Smith led with 24 of 25 birds, while Chris Knauer and G B Huntington tied for second with 23 of 25. Several other contestants also posted solid scores.
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Amelia
Prof
Edward Smith
Chris Knauer
G. B. Huntington
Brannock Honored in Legislature Appointment
Clermont's Brannock gains frequent access to the legislature and is named chairman of the committee on corporations. The article praises his energy and commitment to welfare, noting his inclusion on several important committees and his continued service to constituents.
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Clermont
Brannock
The Cincinnati Post Impresses With Editorials And Cartoons
A description praises The Cincinnati Post as a first class newspaper with high quality editorials for the masses. Cartoonist Bushnell leads Western Journalism in subject and production, rivaling top East Coast talents. The Post is a welcome presence in most Ohio homes.
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Cincinnati Post
Bushnell
Post
Ohio
Methodist Revival Presses On Despite Storms
Inclement weather limited attendance at revival meetings at the M. E. church. Mr Boybey conducted afternoon and evening services with faithful effort and a clear conscience. Sermons and exhortations elicited an enthusiastic response from attendees.
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M. E. Church
Boybey
Choked Sewer Pipe Feeds Flooding at Main Street Building
Water from a burst East Fork contributed to a sewer blockage near Wendell Kline’s Main Street property. Aimed forces failed to clear the stoppage as excavations, a fire engine nozzle, and digging failed to free the obstruction. Officials suspect debris from the house construction caused the gorging flood and ongoing trouble.
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East Fork
Main Street
Wendell Kline
Ite
Brannock Proposes Bill Extending Squirrel Season
Representative Brannock last week introduced a bill in the legislature to remove protection from rabbits and open a perpetual season on that game. The measure also protects those who held caged birds before passage from prosecution and extends the squirrel season by twenty days while hinting at a forest preservation bill.
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Brannock
Mrs Gearhart Dies at 68 After Brief Illness
Mrs Katle W Gearhart of Miamiville died Friday January 15 1904 after five days illness. She was the wife of Charles Gearhart aged 68 years 5 months 21 days born in Germany July 25 184? emigrated to the United States in 1865. She married December 4 1966 and had three children three children born one died two survive. Funeral services were held January 19 at the residence and at M B church in Miamiville conducted by Rev H J Frank and Rev J G Luechner Interment at Citizens Cemetery Miamiville.
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Katle W. Gearhart
Miamiville
Charles Gearhart
Germany
United States
M. B. Church
H. J. Frank
Batavia
J. G. Luechner
Cincinnati
Citizen’s Cemetery
May revolt over county building fund tax
Taxpayers may refuse to support the county building fund as critics demand a full explanation for the annual levy of 1.8 mills on all taxable property. Reported claims say the fund has not been used for building and that the money may have funded other purposes, sparking talk of a revolt if renewed demands occur.
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Guorge
Evening of Song at Observatory hall features Mary Ellen Teal
A gifted singer from Bataviana in Cincinnati is set to attend the Evening of Song at Observatory concert hall. Mary Ellen Teal, contralto from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, will perform with Miss Frances Moses directing the program. Her voice is praised for clear melody and refined training.
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Cincinnat
Observatory
Mary Ellen Teal
Conservatory of Music
Frances Moses
Fall on Ice Ends in Death of Harrison Barker
Two weeks after a icy fall that injured his chin Harrison Barker died Friday night at age 82. He had lived with his daughter Mrs. George Sennah and leaves several grown children. The remains were taken to Terwond chapel in Highland county for funeral services and interment.
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Harrison Barker
George Sennah
Terwond Chanel
Highland County
Fright Causes Death in Neville Woman
Mrs Olivia McMeinie aged 50 died at her Neville home after a fright during an attempted domestic abuse incident. An inquest by Coroner Gatch found she was frightened by her husband’s alleged abuse and threats, sought refuge with a neighbor, then collapsed. She leaves a crippled child.
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Olivia McMeinie
Neville
Gatch
Inspector Marshalls New Bookkeeping Step for Townships
Geo Marshall of the Bureau of Inspection in Batavia trains township clerks and treasurers in the state mandated uniform bookkeeping. Officials must bring books and accounts to the auditor’s office for instruction aimed at three weeks to complete. Treasurers must show bank certificates and ledgers, with bonds, minutes, and orders reviewed.
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Geo. Marshall
Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of
Columbums
Batavia
Olerkaé
Ledwera
Maraball Seeme
Died in Williamsburg Mra William Kain Aunt Polly
Mrs William Kain known as Aunt Polly died in Williamsburg Tuesday morning. She was eight years old and spent her life in Clermont county. The funeral was held today at the M B church. She had no children and her only near relative is her brother William Woat who lives in Iowa.
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Mra
William Kain
Polly
Williamsburg
Kain
Clermont County
M.B. Church
William Woat
Lowa
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