Jolly Fourth Festivity Ends With Midday Downpour in Batavia
Batavia's Fourth of July celebration featured aerial stunts and races led by Prof. Huxley Weaver and local competitors. A sudden rainstorm halted events. participants including Ed Day, Ora Frasier, and William Apple staged daring runs and a free for all dash won by Clint Markley. Evening fireworks were postponed to next week.
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Batavia
Huxley Weaver
East Fork
McGinty
Frazier
Day
William Apple
Simeon Weaver
Clint Markley
Georgetown
Stocken
Coyington
Guying
Walter Sullivan
John Gunderley
Campbell Livengood
George Wilder
Simpee
Frank Jones
Gun
Death Notice of Mrs Martha Runyan
Mrs Martha Runyan aged 62 wife of Wm Ranyan died at her residence Ayde Park Cincinnati after long illness. She was sister of the late Wi Morris of Marathon Mrs Albert Pylmer Cincinnati Mes Court Wil me of Bionville and George Morris Ulholnayti.
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Martha Runyan
Ranyan
Ayde Park
Cincbonti
Wi. Morris
Marathon
Abe
Albert Pylmer
Cincionati
Mes. Court Wilme
Bionville
George Morris
Ulholnayti
County Prosecution Fees Cut In Twelve Mile Turnpike Case
Prosecutor Dan Murphy told the Clermont county commissioners the county would stop funding both sides in lawsuits. He will prosecute the Twelve Mile high bid turnpike injunction, seek a perpetual injunction, and require private counsel if residents want to resist. The board withdrew an award to Ed Hawkins and passed a resolution to avoid future high fees for Bishop and Dover.
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Dan Murphy
Clermont County
Ed. Hawkins
Bishop and
Dover
Hendrickson Magician to Headline Highland Park Chautauqua
Shadow graphist and novelty entertainer Hendrickson will perform at the Chautauqua in Highland Park from August 1 to 9. Known for a clean delightful show, his easy grace and witty remarks please audiences. Years of study and practice have honed his magic, shadowography, smoke effects, ray and novelty pictures into a grand evening entertainment.
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Hendrickson
Highland Park
Weary Woman of Williamsville Ends Woes
Mrs. Mary Newland aged 48 committed suicide by hanging using a sheet rope after a long history of mental decline and fear of being sent to an asylum. Her husband works as a blacksmith on the traction line and a married daughter, Mrs. Bazzill, lives in Brooklyn. Burial drew many friends.
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Mary Newland
Bazzill
Brooklyn
New York
Volunteers Sought for G A R Camp Program in Batavia
The Clermont County G A R En campment solicits volunteers to contribute a musical number reading or recitation for the camp entertainment. Interested persons should send the title of their work to J Hy Fairman, chairman of programme committee, Batavia. The committee will meet at the post rooms in Batavia on July 14.
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Clermont County
J. Hy Fairman
Batavia
Pass-ed In The Night Clifford G Hutick Dies
Clifford G Hutick died after a long illness at 12:80 this morning at Dome on Main Street in his 40th year. He leaves a widow two children and a large family. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:90 a m conducted by Rev Edmund Burdeall at M Bychurch.
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Clifford G. Hutick
Dome -on-Main Street
Edmund Burdeall
M. Bychurch
Pennsylvania Eyes Acquiring C. G. P to Gain Rail Link
Rumors say Pennsylvania desires to buy the C. G. and P. railway to control a profitable feeder earning about $60,000 annually in freight. Inspectors studied bridges and receipts, hinting at a coal hauling expansion with river connections at Ripley. Word also hints at electrifying the Ohio River and Columbus line for through trolley service to Cincinnati.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Batavia
Ripley
Ohio River
Columbus
Sardinia
Cincinnati
National Guard to Pitch Tents at Camp Perry July 11
First National Guard units begin eight day summer outing at Camp Perry starting July 11 with eight days pay. Other brigades encamp July 12 to 20 and July 20 to 27, through September. Activities include target practice drills guard duty and inspections. Officers paid government pay adjustments. mounted officers supply mounts. each company may hire one citizen cook. Enlistments open until departure. papers due to Adjutant General. Service uniforms required. women not quartered.
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National Guard
Adjutant General
Turnpike bonds approved by Clermont county commissioners
Clermont county Ohio commissioners approved a $23,000 bond issue following a Supreme Court ruling. Bonds will be issued in $1,000 denominations dated July 1 1900 with tenors up to 20 years and interest at 4 percent payable in one sum. maturities spread from 1926 to 1938.
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Supreme Court
Board of Commissionera
Clermont County
Ohio
Minister's marital woes spark Loveland divorce case
Rev. Ernst Derewitz of Loveland faces alimony disputes as his wife Mrs. Gussie Ogden Derewitz sues for divorce over alleged support faults. He resists, claiming need for alimony while recounting years of quarrels and a 16 page reconciliation letter. The case drew Loveland society interest.
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Ernst Derewirtz
Loveland
Gussie D. Ogden Derewitz
Frank D. Ogden
Chicago
Ogden Armor
Derewitz
Deréwitz
Erne
Derewit
Loveland Society
Death of former Batavian Dr L L Leeds
Lincoln Illinois obituary recounts the death of Dr L L Leeds a former Batavian citizen born 1831 who practiced in his adopted home rising to prominence socially and professionally He was three times married leaving several grown sons and daughters He held Masonic roles belonged to secret orders and participated in church and public affairs Remembrance endures among older citizens though few recall him.
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Courier
Lincoln
Ilinois
L. L Leeds
Illinois
Passing of the Veterans From the 22d Ohio and 50th Ohio Rosters
General Holter visited last week and viewed veterans rosters from company E of the 22d Ohio and company F of the 50th Ohio. Only a few master officers and staff remain, with most non commissioned staff deceased. Muster details show 108 officers and men in EB 22d Ohio in 1861, with only a fraction living today. The 1861 company F muster was 60, of which 14 remain.
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Holter
Ohio
Vanosdol
Quartermaster Perking
Quartermaster White
Gordon
George M. Sinks
Death of Pioneer Woman Mrs Nichols
The Courier records the death of Mrs David H Nichols a pioneer resident of New Richmond on Monday July 5 at her home. She was 70 and celebrated 50th anniversary of her marriage in March. Funeral services will be held today at Monroe Cemetery.
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the Courier
David H. Nichols
New Richmond
Monroe Cemetery
Courts Week In Common Pleas Court Joper Davis
Summary of recent cases in the Common Pleas Court with Jacob Jones vs The Felicity and Bethel R R Co for $10000 claimed. State of Ohio vs Hugh C McClelland bond plan for minor children home provided. Samantha J Boys vs Jane Rowan settled. Edward Good et al amended answers required. sheriff ordered to pay administrator from sale proceeds. gate transfer for telephone companies confirmed.
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Jacob Jones
Felicity & Bethel R. R. Co
W. E. Patton
Nichols & Nichols
State of Ohio
Hugh C. McClelland
Mary McClelland
Samantha J Boys
Jne Rowan
The
New Citizen’s Telephone Co
Amelia Exchange
Amelia Independent Telephone Co
Fagin v Colyer case set aside and remanded
The common pleas judgment in favor of Olin Fagin is found erroneous. the ruling is set aside and the case remanded to Clermont common pleas to be dismissed at the plaintiff's cost.
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Olin Fagin
Robert W. Colyer
Judgment of Common Pleas
Clermont Common Pleas
Clermont county et al vs Howard Ferris affirmed judgment
The Board of Commissioners of Clermont County and related plaintiffs appeal as the Circuit Court judgment is affirmed without penalty. Costs are assessed against the plaintiff in error.
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the Board of Commissioners of
Clermont County
Howard Ferris
Circuit Court
Probate Court Items and Estate Transfers Highlight Local Notices
Probate court entries include juror Walker and marriage licenses for Charles Reinbolt Batavia and Clara B Chaney Lerado. PearI Glover named administratrix of Charles Glover estate, suit to sell real estate to pay debts. Will of T J Zagg Bethel 1908 directs debt payment and residue to relatives and granddaughter. Recorder notes transfer of parcels in Moscow Bethel Goshen Williamsburg and related quit claim deeds and sheriff sales.
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Walker
Charles Reinbolt
Batavia
Clara B Chaney
Lerado
Pearl Glover
Charles Glover
Eli. H. Speidel
Wilis
T. J. Zagg
Bethel
Taylor Zugg
Susan Wood
Thomas E. Zagg
Birdie Belle Zagg
Wood
H.L. Nichols
Anna Glancy
Recorder's Office
I. L Manan
Beal Eqtato
Peter M. Ginger
Katie Graver
Moscow
M. Brookad
John F. Ady
Eylsbeth
Williameburg
Mark Strickland
James T. O' Brian
Jopo K. Morris
J. A.conrey
John K. Morris
Josephine Morrin
Joan K. Morris
D. B. Ebllsberry
Teachers Congress meets in Bethel August session
Clermont teachers plan a regular Institute session at Bethel Christian Church from August 16 onward. The event gathers educators for professional input and discussions on school practices and curricula.
Shiloh Camp Meeting Plans August Events Near Goshen
Shiloh camp grounds near Goshen host a nine day gathering from August 6 to 16 with Sunday services by Rev. D Lee Aultman and Rev. Van Pelt. Children's Day flags Citizenship talks and anti-saloon and WCTU addresses featured. Patriotic day and homecoming events planned. tents inexpensive and admission nominal.
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Goshen
D. Lee Aultman
T. 8. King
Temperance
G. W. Eldridge
Anti-Saloon League
Burgette
Shiloh
van Pelt
Hundreds of Local Offices to Be Open in Fall Election
The new Primary law requires candidates for county township municipal offices and school boards to file petitions with the election board clerks. Each petition must show two percent of party voters signed and dated, based on governor votes from the last state election. Nomination papers must be filed twenty days before the primary, with affidavits from electors.
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Municpal
Office of Justice of Peace
Seale
Ieee
Atc. Te Corie
Patterson Graduates to Receive Diplomas at Batavia
Patterson graduates to about 150 in the townships will receive diplomas at city hall Batavia. The event features a program of addresses music and recitations. The assemblage will represent the county’s best element and provide pleasure and profit for all attendees.
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Patterson
Batavia
Visit of Veteran Bol. M. J. W. Holter in Town
Bol M J W Holter, who served from the three months service to the ent war and ended as brigadier general, appeared in town Saturday after recovering from illness. He is now employed and will resume duties in September. A dance at the armory Monday night drew a large crowd of young people who greatly enjoyed the event.
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Bol
M. J. W. Holter
Armory
Wen
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Hester
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Armot
Birnok
Hémter
Zolalor
Bedes
Anderson
Williamsville
First National Guard
Camp Perry
Common Pleas Court
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Supreme Court OF Ohio
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