Morgan's Raid and the 1860 Democratic Convention
A 1860 Charleston convention narration recalls Mott Titus Sr as a possible delegate, Morgan’s march toward Cincinnati, and early Civil War mobilization. It details local reactions, militia preparations around Batavia and Milford, and personal acts like gunstocking and lead bullet making by Edwin and Samuel Titus.
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Charleston
D. C
Mott Titus, Sr
Cincinnati
Titus
Fort Sumter
Mason and Dixon Line
Abraham Lincoln
Elmwood
John Morgan
Milford
Morgan
Owensville
Batavia
Ohio River
Kentucky
Edwin
Samuel Titus
David Veley Ross
Titus Brothers
Mr. Howard
Co. C
Wesley Perkins
Clermont County
New Richmond
Main Street
Col. Howard
R. W. Clarke
Howard
David Ross
Backbone Run
Saul Fitzwater
Clara Trivs
Anniversary Home Coming At Mt Holly Church
Anniversary and homecoming held at the Christian Chapel of Mt Holly on July 22 and 28 with a full program. Includes devotions, addresses, history lectures, ordination of deacon, sermons, cornet solos, and choir performances led by Rev. J A Rader Rev. R H McDaniel Rev W V Miller Rev L M Shinkle and Rev Brown D D.
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Christian Chapel
Mt. Holly
W. J. Liston
M. Walker
J. A. Rader
R. H. McDaniel
Stella Lytle Cornet
Zuella Laub
C. M. Edwards
O. F. Malsbury
Edith Laub
W. V. Miller Cornet
Brown
Pretty Wedding at Union Chapel Amelia Ohio
Florence Eva Miller and Albert Wilson Lewis were married at Union Chapel Amelia Ohio on Wednesday June 28. Organist Mrs Moyer led eight daisied girls in the aisle and Ella Nichols sang Oh Promise Me. Bridesmaids were Viola Miller and Anna Lewis, with Clyde Lewis Ed Wolf as ushers. Flower bearers were Miss Alice Gates and Master Victor Billingsley. Rev Laird performed the ring ceremony and a large reception followed at Mr and Mrs Henry E Millers home with many gifts. Out of town guests included the bride’s grandmother Mrs Jilt and Mrs Richard Hicks with Lenora May, Mrs Chas Hamilton and Helen.
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Florence Eva Miller
Albert Wilson Lewis
Union Chapel
Amelia
Ohio
Moyer
Ella Nichols
Viola Miller
Anna Lewis
Clyde Lewis
Ed Wolf
Alice Gates
Victor Billingsley
Laird
Henry E. Miller
J. Gilt
Richard Hicks
Lenora May
Chas. Hamilton
Helen
Batavia Boy Scouts Camp All Week By East Fork
Batavia Boy Scouts camp this week on the East Fork below town near Harry MecAffee’s. Registered scouts include Robt Jamieson William Moore Harold Nichols Hugh Nichols Robert Bishop Edmund Parrott Maston Weaver Paul Coyle Lester Hauck James Ashburn Harold Jones Kenneth Rice Max Seyler Harry Slade Wilfred Zurmuhle Karl Joseph Kirk Hamilton Claude Coyle Lorin Fite. Scout Master Simpson in charge. George W Lewis oversees the cooking department.
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Batavia Boy Scouts
East Fork
Harry
George W. Lewis
Eppert Reunion Brings 32 Family Members Together
The William Eppert family held its second annual reunion at the home of Wilbur Mattox and wife in Amelia on July 4. Thirty two members attended including surviving sons W. B. and A. A. Eppert and numerous relatives from Mt. Washington Cincinnati Jacksonville Fla Milford Dayton and Crosswell.
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William Eppert
Wilbur Mattox
Amelia
W. B
A. A. Eppert
Elisha Eppert
Josie
Mt. Washington
Y. Eppert
Jacksonville
Fla
Thomas Eppert
Milford
Morland
H. R. Eppert
Geo, Crosswell
Elizabeth Banford
Cincinnati
Erma Eppert
Dayton
W. B. Eppert
W. O. Mattox
Big Dog Show at Ohio State Fair Planned
Win H. Kinnan of the Ohio State fair has arranged with Central Ohio Kennel Club leaders John Pfeiffer and R J Miller to stage a major dog show at the fair this year under the American Kennel Club of New York. The event aims to rival the nation's top shows.
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Win H. Kinnan
John Pfeiffer
R. J. Miller
Central Ohio Kennel Club
American Kennel Club of
New York
Anti-Saloon League Holds 17th Annual Indianapolis Convention
Clermont county delegates join the Seventeenth annual Anti-Saloon League convention in Indianapolis from June 25 to 29. J. C. Fuhr led a visit with A. E. Hendrixson E. H. McNutt Rev. J. F. Young and W. P. Richards joining the gathering of governors lawmakers bishops and reformers. The event featured speeches by Hon. Sam Small and RE. O. Excell music and round table discussions on enforcement legislation publicity and moral suasion. The group praised nationwide prohibition efforts and pledged to support a sober, strong nation.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Clermont
J. C. Fuhr
Clermont County
A. E. Hendrixson
Felicity
E. H. McNutt
Marathon
J. F. Young
W. P. Richards
Bethel
Batavia
Anti- Saloon League
United States
P. A. Baker
League
Canada
Congress
RE. O. Excell
Chicago
Sam Small
Georgia
Claypool
Wm. P
Ric Harps
Boys to Attend Ohio State Fair as Corn Club Guests
Two boys from each Ohio county will be guests of the State Agricultural Board at the State fair this year. On July 15 at 10 a.m. in every county seat, the corn boys select the two representatives. The plan has drawn notable interest as it marks the second time corn boys have this opportunity.
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Ohio
State Agricultural Board
Moscow Society Holds Centennial Picnic at Ingram Home
The Moscow Society gathered on the river bank at Moscow for its annual picnic marking the town centennial. About 150 guests from Cincinnati and nearby areas enjoyed a feast, speeches by R Fee Johnston Charles Kayser and Attorney Harvey Puntin, plus readings and a poem. Charles Kayser elected president and Miss Mary Johnston secretary for next year. The group planned to meet again at the Ingram residence with a pledge to remember old friends.
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Moscow Society
B. Ingram
Moscow
Old Town
A. B. Jarman
Elsa Newton
Cincinnati
Springfield
Dayton
Batavia
Bellevue
America
R. Fee Johnston
Charles Kayser
Harvey Puntin
Jesse E. McClain
Jos
Commissioners Meet in Regular Session On July 8
County commissioners met in regular session July 8 and approved numerous bills and contracts. Bills include supplies for W. H. Anderson and Columbus Blank Book Co, lumber for several items, bridge work, and jail repairs. Bonds for Bethel National Bank as county depository were approved. soldiers relief appointees named. several road and bridge contracts awarded.
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W.H. Anderson
Barrett Bros
W.S. Bechtel
Busch
Bell Telephone Co
Harley Bell
L. W. Clark
Clermont Sun
Dayton Blank Book Co
H. B. Dockin
N. B. Dennison
Harry Dustin
W. D. Jordan
S. Milford
J. H. Jenkins Post
Lemon
Jos. Lindsey
Jennie K. Levi
Je Ov Murphy &Crabb
J. B. Miller
O. M. Long
County Sealent
Elmer Maham
Mefford & White
Ohio
Geo Enea
Scott & Leach
Pike
Geo. Wolf
Williamsburg Fur. Co
W. Williams
O. Weaver
Bethel National Bank
Ino, Shawban
W. Laugh
Soldiers Relief Commission
Washington Township
J. Lindsey
New Richmond
Fred H. Scott
H. W. Shinkle
Mt. Olive
J. B. Winsper
Hutson Bros
Big Surprise for Fisher Family on Fourth of July
W O Fisher of near Williamsburg found 41 relatives waiting for dinner on the Fourth of July, with baskets of food. The day included fishing and sports, plus photos with his 28 grandchildren and six sons. Attending were Rev Charles Fisher of Summerside and families, Henry Faul and family, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Clover of Cincinnati, Granger Fisher of Covington, Ky., plus Frank Fisher, John Fisher, Mack Fisher, Roy Fisher, Henry Laurence and families of Williamsburg.
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W. O. Fisher
Williamsburg
Charles Fisher
Summerside
Henry Faul
Lloy Clover
Cincinnati
Granger Fisher
Covington
Frank Fisher
John Fisher
Mack Fisher
Roy Fisher
Henry Laurence
Batavia Sees Building Boom Amid New Homes and School
Batavia experiences a construction boom with eight room houses on North street, a modern garage site by Hamilton House Company, and a new school house nearing completion. Local contractors, including Fred Radcliffe and E. 8. Long, are active as plasterers and electricians work, while Lou Bauer plans a water plant and reservoir on his hill property. Columbus Daily Monitor debuts July 10 with E Howard Gilkey as editor and Sam Anson as managing editor, delivering a live Republican newspaper with International News Service foreign and domestic reports.
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Batavia
Chas. Nash
North Street
Fred Radcliffe
E. 8
Long
Mr. Shields
Bethel
J. K. Ashburn
Scott Jeremiah
Tabasco
Lou Bauer
Lou
Hamilton House Company
Arthur Eveland
Columbus Daily Monitor
E. Howard Gilkey
Columbus Saturday Monitor
Sam B. Anson
Cleveland News
Jack’’ Wilson
J. E. Judd
Chillicothe Tribune
Edwina Dunn
Monitor
Modern Woodmen Class Draws Countywide Interest
The Modern Woodmen order in the county held a large class last Friday evening at Felicity with 35 members trained and about 200 visitors from other lodges attending. A banquet followed the session and Mt. Pisgah team performed floor work aboard a special C. G. & P. car.
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Felicity
Mt. Pisgah
Percival McGrue Dies in Springfield Ill at Young Age
Word reached Batavia of the death of Percy McGrue youngest son of Oliver McGrue formerly of Batavia. He died in Springfield Illinois about ten days ago after losing his sight three years prior. A widow survives with an aunt Mrs J M Lyle of Batavia. The family moved from Batavia about 28 years ago.
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Batavia
Percy
Oliver McGrue
Springfield
Illinois
J. M. Lyle
Ban tam church mid-summer meetings series
The Presbyterian church of Batavia will host a series of meetings starting Monday evening July 24 with Rev. Simpson preaching. Batavia High School orchestra will provide special music each evening. A large picnic and reunion are planned on the church lawn all day Wednesday.
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Presbyterian Church of
Bantam
Simpson
Batavia High School
Chautauqua at Williamsburg Ends After Five Days
The Williamsburg Chautauqua closed last night after a five day run with good attendance and full afternoon and evening programs. The juvenile department led by Miss Titus gained popularity among all, and the event netted over $100 for the treasury. Citizens pledged to return next year as organizers praised staff for courtesy and politeness.
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Williamsburg
Titus
Chile man bound over for threatening Thompson
Ora McElfresh of Chile was arrested in Felicity for threatening to shoot J. A. Thompson. He was bound over to the grand jury and released on $200 bond in Batavia after Thursday hearing.
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Ora McElfresh
Chile
J. A. Thompson
Batavia
Maryshal
Felicity
Cincinnati Speedway Promises Speed If Trials Hint Fast Track
Speed trials on Cincinnati Sharonville segments show faster pace than Chicago course where Barney Oldfield hit 113 mph. Eight thousand feet of the two miles are finished with stock cars exceeding geared speed limits. Race draws top drivers for 30000 dollars in prizes and three 500 dollar special prizes for leads at 100 200 and 20 miles, aiming to keep continual high speed. The track should be ready for the Labor Day sweepstakes on September 4.
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Cincinnati Speedway
Sharonville
Chicago
Barney Oldfield
Cincinnati
Examination Postponed for County Infirmary Posts
The examination for superintendent and matron at the county infirmary, set for Saturday at the court house in Batavia, was postponed with no new date. Applicants were notified Saturday morning as their applications were returned. Several candidates were ready for the test.
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Court House
Batavia
County Infirmary
Music in the Air as Stillwell Rolls In
Stephen A. Stillwell campaign launches in Lebanon and Warren County with a bell like Unafone instrument played from his Ford to drum up support. He models his tactic on Chicago mayor William Hale Thompson who used the device in his last campaign.
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Stephen A. Stillwell
Lebanon
Warren County
Steve
Unafone
Stillwell
Hale Thompson
Chicago
Orders to Sell Cincinnati and Columbus Traction Company Assets
Common Pleas Judge Geoghegan appointed Richard Swing as special commissioner to sell the Cincinnati and Columbus Traction Company property at an upset price to be fixed by the court later. The line from Norwood to Hillsboro covers 63 miles, with original construction around 1.5 million dollars and total road cost near 1.5 million. The company went into receivership in 1912 after the April flood damaged bridges and roadbed.
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Common Pleas
Geoghegan
Richard
Cincinnati & Columbus Traction Company
Norwood
Hillsboro
Will Tattoos Reveal Pittsburg Man's Dying Wishes
George Ballantyne Hood of Pittsburg died last week. The coroner’s autopsy uncovered a tattooed will on his back detailing his earthly possessions go to his mother. The extensive tattooing, involving figures of people and animals, took seven years of painful work to complete.
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George Ballantyne Hood
Pittsburg
One Day President in 1917 Inauguration Plan
On March 4 1917 Sunday Robert Ban sing Secretary of State will be president for 24 hours until the regular inauguration on March 5. The plan stems from an 1886 act of Congress dated January 19 1886.
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Robert Bansing
U. S
Congress
Batavia Fans Disappointed as Planned Game Is Canceled
Local sports brief reports no game Saturday afternoon as the Batavia team failed to appear. Fans, including nearby ball fans and Boy Scouts, were disappointed by the no show and missed entertainment.
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Batavia
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L. M. Shinkle
R. H. Sebree Cornet
BOY Scout Camp
Eppert Reunion
Anti-Saloon League
Methodia ‘Church
Batavians Building
Will
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