Batavia Accepts Concrete Pavements in Major Town Improvement
The Batavia town council adjourned meeting approved a plan to pave all streets with concrete, funded by half local taxes and half homeowner installments totaling 15000 dollars. Attorney A B Nichols will draft ordinances for bond sales. Main street will be eight to ten feet wide, side streets five feet, with a 30 foot esplanade in front of the courthouse and ten feet along Market Street. The project aims to enhance beauty, property values, and civic pride, with a future parade and picnic to celebrate completion. The initiative follows a century of growth from log cabins to electric fountains and arc lights, marking substantial progress in fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
A. B Nichols
Clermont
George Ely
E. C. Ely
D.C. Bryan
Chester Bryan
Forest Tragedy Claims Young Williamsburg Lumberman
Thomas Marthingy of Williamsburg working near Merrytown was killed Thursday night when a tree limb struck him in the head while felling. He lingered two hours before death, a member of the K P Lodge, with remains brought home on the lodge barge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Marthingy
Williamsburg
Merrytown
K. of P. Lodge
Boston and New Vienna Rally in 16 to win
In a baseball game Boston defeated New Vienna 16 to on July 4 Boston faced the Admirals of Cincinnati and won 14 to 6 Harry Footer served as umpire. Batteries for Boston were Rapp and Julian with New Vienna backed by Ponington and Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New Vienna
Rapp
Julian
Ponington
Arthur
Admirals
Cincinnati
Harry Footer
Miami Valley Medical Society Holds 67th Annual Meeting
The 67th annual meeting of the Miami Valley Medical Society met in Loveland with many physicians in attendance. The program included case reports and a paper on fraudulent advertising in church papers, followed by business sessions and a group dinner at the Waldo House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Valley Medical Socity
Loveland
Waldo House
Rival Saloon Feud Sparks Across River in War ren
Andy DeBoard and rival owner George Henneke run saloons across a river at Foster's Crossing. DeBoard allegedly hired Holly Freeze and Charles Glover to flush out Henneke's place, but university students beat them, leading to assault charges. DeBoard fined 25 dollars. Freeze released on bond. Glover jailed in Lebanon awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy DeBoard
Boston
Foster
Warren
George Henneke
DeBoard
Holly Freeze
Charles Glover
Hennek
Messrs
Glover
Freeze
Henneke
Earnest Zimmer
Lebanon
Change of Decoration Day Date Considered by G A R
During the Minneapolis encampment this year the G A R will seek to move Decoration Day to the last Sunday in May. The aim is to curb gaming and merrymaking that contradicts the day’s sacred purpose and to improve attendance and solemn observation. The proposal has broad support among soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A. R
Minneapolis
Crystal Anniversary Celebrated at Nicholsville Home
The crystal anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Cal James was celebrated at their Nicholsville home on July 8. Twenty six guests attended a yard gathering and enjoyed a luncheon. The couple received many fine gifts from guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal James
Nicholsville
Mrs. J
Ripley Fair Opens With Extra Inducement In August
The Ripley fair at Obig Walle opens in August and continues to the 10th. The event offers ample pleasure and profit opportunities with added exhibits drawing visitors and exhibitors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obig Walle
Ripley
Civil service exams announced for meat inspector in Cincinnati
Civil service examinations for meat inspector will be held in Cincinnati on July 21. Burchers and others accustomed to handling meat are preferred. Salary starts at $1,000 per year. Other examinations for sundry jobs will be held in the city on September 12 and October 8 12 and 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Cincinnati
Relic of the War: Missionary Ridge Order Read at Parade
The 38th Division 4th Army Corps dispatch from Chattanooga details a November 27 1863 order praising Third Division actions at Missionary Ridge on November 26 1863. It recalls Capt Chris Thompson color bearer and Holter seizing the fallen flag amid heavy combat and notes general praise from Gen Thomas J Woods for the Army of the Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Sixth Auditor’s Office
Washington
4Th Army Corps
Army of the Cumberland
3D div
Missionary Ridge
Clermont Boys
4Th Corps
4Th A. Cc
Chattanooga
Tenn
Fourth Army Corps
Army of the Cam- Cumberland
Aryae
Fre
TH. J. Woop
Vols
59Th
W. C. Thompson
Tennessee
Chris Thompson
Holter
Tax Bill Mixup Threatens Township Assessor Posts
The article discusses a lapse in Senate bill No. 168 that omits the section establishing the number of township assessors. It notes the assessor vacancy issue, the potential remedy through trustees, and the possibility of an extra legislative session to fix the problem amid tax collection concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Urbanna
Laylin
Vaudeville at City Hall for Charity Evening
An evening of vaudeville will be held at city hall in late July under Mrs. John 8 Parrott. Proceeds benefit charities run by the Eastern Star Chapter. The diplomatic club boys lead the minstrel show while the young ladies quartet with a violinist and monologist present a fall program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
John 8. Parrott
Eastern Star Chapter
Diplomatic Club
Young Ladies’ Quartet
Doctors Earn State Credentials in Columbus Examination
The following county medical students passed the state medical board exam in Columbus and are now certified for general practice Eldridge G. Ricker Glen Rose Lee Wesley McGuire Olive Branch Frank A. Ireton Williamsburg Halstead A. Connor New Richmond
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Medical Board
Columbus
Eldridge G. Ricker
Glen Rose
Lee Wesley McGuire
Olive Branch
Frank A. Ireton
Williamsburg
Halstead A. Connor
New Richmond
Village seeks winter lecture series for art music and oration
A group of progressive residents plans a winter lecture course. A bureau offers entertainments aimed at art music and eloquence lovers. Canvassers will visit the area to gauge season ticket demand before finalizing the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euizone
Prodigality of County Funds in 1836 Chronicle
A fragment from the 1836 Courier notes county expenditures under auditor Jacob Medary Jr for nine months ending March 6 1836. It compares past costs to current liquor tax revenue and mentions national leaders William H Harrison Francis Granger Joseph Vance General Jackson and local figures. It also cites ads for a mail coach line and warnings about runaway wives amid 19th century local journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Jacob Medary, Jr
Aiken
William H. Harrison
Francis Granger
Joseph Vance
Jackson
Col
T. D. Fitch
The
Communion Service at Fourth Quarterly Meeting
The U. S. church holds holy communion during its 4th quarterly meeting. Rev. J. G. Luchamer of Cincinnati will preach Saturday evening and Sunday morning. The logging class has made excellent progress and now numbers 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
J. G. Luchamer
Cincinnati
Sunday School Service Enriched by Orchestra
The M. E. Church Sunday school last Sunday featured a six piece orchestra. Miss Mary Teal sang a solo for the Epworth League. Rev. Murray Titus, Clermont's Ohio Wesleyan student, preached to a large audience and received a warm welcome. Next Sunday’s topic is Some of the sweet and helpful things in life. The evening sermon includes The religion of the ancient Egyptians and A strong tower. Pastor Edmund Burdsall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Teal
Epworth League
Murray Titus
Clermont
Ohio Wesleyan University
Edmund Burdsall
Burg whiskey raid leads to liquor law arrests in Williamsburg
Cincinnati detectives visiting Williamsburg aimed to bust a red liquor joint run from a blacksmith shop. They arrested Joseph Amiot Charles Bouware and John Bauer after warrants were issued. Amiot and Bouware pleaded guilty to local option violations, Bauer denied guilt but posted bond. Authorities vow strict law enforcement to keep the town orderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Law and Order League of Williamsburg
Burg
Moses
Charles Bouware
Joseph Amiot
John Bauers
Amjot
Boulware
Bauer
Williamsburg
Death claims Thomas L. Matthias in Williams burg area
Obituary notes the death of Thomas L. Matthias born February 4 1804 in Amelia. He died after a tree accident near his mill in Mowrytown on July 6. He was active in Knights of Psthing Lodge and Williams burg Apple band. Funeral held at his home with Rev Barngrover leading. He leaves a widow five sisters and two brothers. Other local notes mention visitors and residents, including Roy Peterson’s return from the U S Navy and multiple ongoing illnesses and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Matthias
Amelia
Mowrytown
Tom
Knights of Psthing Lodge
Williamsburg Applio Band
Barngrover
Mort Sentman
City
D. K
H. G. Peterson
U. S. Navy
Navy
Boston
Maes
Dr. Cooper
Henderson, Ry
Francis Foster
Tuscola
E. B. Holmes
Mies Viata Holmes
Waa
Mia
Julia Holmes
Rev. Hamilton
Clover Cemetery
Misa Flo Malott
Cincinnati
Henry Mareh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ting
Miami
Ripley Fair
Gen
T. J. Woods
Cumberland
Bush
Batavia Mechanics’ Institute
Joshua Davis
Samuel Thompson
James Jackson
West Union
Madisonville
Milford
Bethel
Hamersville
Georgetown
Decatur
Sun
Thomas L. Hamer
Ohio
Congress
Hubbard
Treasury
New Orleans
James Picken
L. Hulick
I. Whitaker
van Amburg
Miami Bridge and
Williams
Whetstone
Israel Whitaker
Thomas L. Shields
M. E. Church
Howard Lockwood
East River
New York
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!