Batavia Considers Electric Light and Water Works Bond Plan
Batavia Ohio officials studied several nearby towns to evaluate a proposed water works and electric light plant. The committee concluded a Batavia system could be built for two thirds of the $30,000 price seen elsewhere and recommended funding via $18,000 bonds with a July 24 1899 special election to voters.
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Batavia
New Richmond
Ohio River
Lynchburg
Blanchester
Sabina
Mt. Stirling
Mt. Stirling Han
Ohio
John Hillen
Just Before the Battle Mother Revered Song Recalled
Old wartime lyric revived to note Copperhead and expansionist sympathy for insurgent Filipinos. The Ohio State Journal links current attitudes to the veterans era copperheads and mugwumps. The piece recalls John Latche of the 3d brigade band and the famous lines about facing death and traitors.
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Otis
Copperhead
United States
Ohio State Journal
John Latche
3D Brigade Band
Tam
A Dull Fourth of July Week in Batavia and Surroundings
The July Fourth was quiet in Batavia with little local interest while Milford Bethel and the city hosted excursions. The Courier staff focused on printing. courts were closed and no notable legal matters arose. Judge Parrott tended his garden. Charley Whippey issued a few marriage licenses and Treasurer Allen cites the Philippine conflict as a distraction. The bank remained busy and prosperity appeared without major effort.
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Batavia
Milford
Bethel
Judge Parrott
Charley Whippey
Allen
Philipines
Citizens Consider Shoe Factory Proposal Near Depot
A meeting at the court house last Friday night discussed locating a shoe factory 50 by 200 feet near the depot. A 20 year plant operation would employ 200 people, with Batavia area workers sought, and H L Nichols P J F Jamieson and Geo A Keen named to report back. The town sees production benefits but questions local labor supply within two miles.
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Court House
Cincinnati
Batavia
H. L. Nichols
P. JF. Jamieson
Geo. A
Attorney General Opinion on Election Expense Warrants
The attorney general advised that deputy State supervisors judges and clerks wages and conduct costs do not require county commission approval. Once costs are ascertained and certified by the boards of supervisors the county auditor may draw warrants on the county treasurer for the amounts.
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Monuet
Secretary of State
Kinney
Boards of Supervisors
The Gallant Sixth District Nominating Outlook
Ohio State Journal writer E. K. Rife reviews the Sixth District race for Congress. Clinton Highland Greene Brown Warren counties show multiple candidates with noted figures like Eli J. West D. Q. Morrow Judge Horace Smith John Little Charles F. Howard Seth Brown and incumbent representative seeking renomination.
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E. K. Rife
Ohio State Journal
Congress
Clinton
Clermont
Brown
Highland
Warren
Eli. J. West
Highland County
D. Q. Morrow
Morrow
Lanchester
Greene County
Horace Smith
John Little
Charles F. Howard
Seth Brown
Warren County
Harvest notes from Butler on early wheat yields and conditions
A Country Gentleman contributor from Butler reports an unusually early harvest with wheat in shock by the 17th. Yields for the region range high with strong grain quality and long straw. Early sowing greatly improves yield and late sowing suffers from Hessian fly, while October sowing is harmed. Weather is ideal for rapid harvest with parallel demands on clover hay and corn work.
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Butler
Ohio
Four Daughters Born in Laporte Tragedy
At Laporte Indiana last week Mrs James Platt a 16 year old weighing 110 pounds gave birth to four daughters Three died and one survived likely to live The event highlights a severe maternal newborn case in a small Indiana community
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Laporte
Indiana
James Platt
Wounded Soldier Returns From the Philippines
Edwin Seeger of Miami township returns from the Philippines missing a leg. He appears well and shares stories of island life. The piece also hints at a local shoe factory that would provide employment and bring workers from across the county, modernizing the roads with new dinner buckets and hopeful songs.
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Edwin Seeger
Miami Township
Philippines
Pilippine Islands
Mule Runaway Frays Foreman's Wife in Williamsburg Hill
Monday afternoon a mule driven by Mrs. Henderson wife of the Grif fins carriage works foreman ran away upsetting his carriage on Williamsburg hill and threw Mrs H to the ground dislocating her elbow later set by Dr. Ash burn. Lukéns jury disagreed after twenty hours deliberation five favor acquittal judge refused second degree verdict and refused Lukens confession. jury discharged. Post office to introduce new postal money order conforming to bank check size receipts issued at purchase and September 15 1800 for ease of use by people and banks.
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Henderson
The
Griffins, Carriage Works
Williamsburg Hill
Mrs H
Ashburn
Lukéns
Lukens
Post Office Department
Arizona Heat Beating Tourists In Severe Summer Trial
A letter from Arizona recalls northern readers learning the meaning of heat as Phoenix thermometers show 125 degrees at midday after Degrees. Residents stay awake all night as the heat endures. The writer predicts four months of oppressive warmth before winter visitors return.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Marriage Ceremony Hushed by Quirky Cadence In Kansas
A western Kansas paper reports a wedding with humorous archaic vows and a shocked groom’s faint in the chapel. Charley Browning, editor of the Wilmington Republican, was seen in a harvest field last week, combining editorial work with labor, as he persisted despite heat and a playful note about Auld Lang Syne and a sinking feeling.
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Kansas
Jemima
John
Charley Browning
Wilmington Republican
Browning
Crane Appointed Census Supervisor for Sixth District
The Lebanon Republican reports Congressman Brown has named E Q Crane of Batavia as supervisor of the sixth census district. He will recruit and oversee census-takers, with Batavia as headquarters. The term runs about six months starting next spring and pays around $2,000. a similar post was held by Judge Lot Wright in 1890.
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E. Q. Crane
Lebanon
W. Brown
E. (. Crane
Batavia
Lot Wright
The Flag with the Stars on It
A Venice correspondent to the New York Sun recalls translating a news note on Sampson's victory. The Italian paper praised the triumph and ships, but the ending quoted the band playing The Flag with the Stars on It and It Will be very Warm in the City this Evening, which the translator only then recognized as a garbled phrase.
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New York Sun
the Sun
Venice
Sampson
Rovera
Local Pairings and Occupations Listed in City Notices
Clarence Cook 22 farmer of Nice and Lizzie Kincaid 21 of Mt Holly. Vance L Stickel 22 Bantam farmer and Amelia Mayme Bunner New Richmond Rev Fred Bannister. Joseph Johnson 2 Miamiville street car conductor and Susie Keeler Miamiville. George W Weygandt 27 Columbus railroad fireman and Miss Anna Laycock Bethel. Frank Horg 23 Craver teamster and Mary Wagner Craver Rev Cunningham. David E Stephan 29 Newark physician and Belle Behymer 23 Williamsburg teacher Rev sS Stephan.
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Clarence Cook
Nice
Farmer
Lizzie Kincaid
Mt. Holly
Vance L. Stickel
Bantam
Amelia Mayme Bunner
New Richmond
Fred Bannister
Joseph Johnson
Miamiville
Susie Keeler
George W. Weygandt
Columbus
Anna Laycock
Bethel
Frank Horg
Craver
Mary Wagner
Cunningham
David E. Stephan
Newark
Belle Behymer
Williamsburg
Ss. A. Stephan
Night Sprinkling for Dustless Streets Proposed by Elderly Street Clerk
An elderly street worker argues for sprinkling at night to benefit horses and drivers, save water, and keep streets cool and dustless by morning. He notes damp streets would remain clean until noon and reduce mud and dust from early watering.
Fire alarm response and local house fire damage noted
Citizens rushed to a Wednesday afternoon fire caused by a leaking gasoline valve. The blaze threatened the Ehrnaberger and Rush properties and damaged curtains before being extinguished with little loss. Williamsburg leather goods dealer Gronik R. Carter, specializing in cases for carriages, operates a large operation with 6000 hides cut since January. Carter, burned out a year ago, plans to rebuild soon as Dr. Thomas Electric Oil is advertised nearby.
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Gronik R. Cartes
Williamsburg
Ula
Bend
Carter
Plucky Boy Kills Copperhead Then Falls to Sting
In Green township copperheads are reported abundant this year. Nelson Young’s son, while binding wheat, killed a large copperhead with a whip after the snake struck his right ankle. The bite swelled the leg, a physician treated the wound, and the boy is recovering.
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West Union Defender
Green Township
Nelson Young
Warning to country boys about city thieves and a robberies tale
A warning tale from the Commercial Tribune recounts Floyd E Holloway from Spring City Tennessee visiting the city with $200. He is approached by two strangers who entice him into a bet over a lock and press for $10 using a check for $875. Floyd resists and is robbed after the two men switch the money, a policeman is called, and Floyd later identifies one man William McGrew of 609 Richmond Street but no money is recovered.
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Commercial Tribune
Floyd E. Holloway
Spring City
Tennessee
Bnnk
Floyd
Spring Grove Avenue
Tennessecan
William McGrew
Richmond Street
Tobacco Market Shows Steady Prices Across Four-Day Cycle
Market data indicate smoother price moves when sales are spread over four days from Tuesday to Friday. Low and medium grades hold firm with some gains in higher grades, while buyers hesitate for top grades.Exports maintain demand for sub eight cent tobacco and overall receipts rise as dealers move stock to market. Crop prospects look moderate with grasshopper damage noted but no end to favorable handling season. Rotation of sales begins Wednesday with route updates for Lat, Miami, Globes, Bodmanth, and Marrin.
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Miami
Bodmanth
Local Gossip Sparks Court Action and Corrections
A Newtonville incident reports George Cross arrested in Clermont County on a $500 bond for insulting a lady, with claims of misidentification by local papers. Another Newtonaville youth faced probate court action for infancy and asylum commitment, while the paper laments editor accuracy and urges a country editor bureau.
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George Cross
Geilidek
Newlumpville
Newtonville
Clermont
Batavia
Georges Cross
Newtous~ville
Isantse
Newtonaville
Athens
Courier
Longing for Mental Grace Beyond Trifling Hourly Tasks
A reflection by Helen Gilbert in the Independent urges readers to seek higher, enduring mental grace over mere daily distractions. It laments settling for shallow thoughts and pleads for the influence of great thinkers, not for status or power, but to resist being swayed by trivial concerns.
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Helen Gilbert
Independent
Mt Hope College to Offer Free Scholarships to Soldier Boys
Mt Hope College in Rogers Ohio announces free one year scholarships for soldiers of the late war. Eligible youths must present an honorable discharge to enroll for a course starting in September.
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Mt. Hope College
Rogers
Ohio
Svv
Former Columbus Capital Editor Pardoned for Murder
William J. Elliott, once editor of the Columbus Capital, serving life for Osborn’s murder, received a Fourth of July pardon yesterday. The pardon required him to leave the state, and Warden Uotio escorted him to the depot and placed him on a train to Chicago.
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William J. Elliott
Columbus Capital
Handsomest Girl in Ohio Contest Plan
A Toledo press club votes to award 109 dollars to Ohio’s handsomest girl, with outsiders judging. Batavia claims many eligible contestants, and Clermont County is favored to win the prize.
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Ohio
Loledo Press Club
Batavia
Clermont
Wealthy Brown County Woman Dies After Prolonged Straits
Mary Gallagher a former Brown County resident died at age 55 after a long slide from wealth to penury. Her son Frank then 16 faced involvement in court house riots, and Gallagher’s property fell into litigation and sale. She ended life in the city infirmary as resources ran out.
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Mary Gallagher
Brown County
Ineipratto Firruary
Frank
Court House
Asc
Cineton Street
Table Talk magazine invites home cooks to enjoy summer dishes
The July issue of Table Talk, a magazine for women and housekeepers, highlights seasonal small fruit dishes and practical home management tips. Readers can obtain a free sample by writing to the Table Talk Publishing Co. in Philadelphia.
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Times
Vable Tae Publishing Co
Philadelphia
Boxwell Graduates at Locust Corner Commencement
Boxwell held its Pierce and Union township graduates at Locust Corner Church on Thursday evening East. Five young men and three young ladies from Pierce and one young lady from Union comprised the class. Music by the Ameris preh tee accompanied the program. The正式 program included Invocation Rev English oration Tele Ayer and others.
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Boxwell
Pierce and
Union
Sole
May Troy
M. Uppermar
Rey
Arthur Mattox
Prof
Geer
Pretty Wedding at Banister Residence in New Richmond
One of the prettiest weddings in months occurred at Fred C Banister’s Union street home in New Richmond on Sunday July 2 at 7 00 pm The couple Verner J Stickel of Mr Holly and Miss Mayme Bun ner daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Bunner were married in old English style in the presence of many relatives and friends After music the party moved to the bridegrooms Western avenue home for a wedding supper Miss Yater T Benjamin is named as the next bride and captured the bridal hornet
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Fred C. Banister
Union Street
New Richmond
Verner J. Stickel
Holly
Miss Mayme
Alex. Bunner
Mr. Banister
Western Avenue
Brightm
Fragmented OCR report on portsmouth farmers incident
Readable text describes a confrontation near a harbor involving farmers and an armed group. Mentions a cited weapon, a casualty claim, and unspecified authorities. The garbled lines obscure clear names, places, dates, and outcomes.
Anecdotes of Lincoln Move a Granular Heart
The Chicago Tribune reprints a story from War Department papers about a Western state woman seeking the return of her Union soldier sweetheart. She recalls their wartime pledge to wed at the war’s end and fears death from a broken heart if he does not come home. The department records do not show if they were reunited, but the appeal touched President Lincoln, who wrote Let him go to her in his own hand.
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Lincoln
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
War Department
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