Grant Birthplace Monument Plan Attracted by Patriots
A Clermont County Ohio movement seeks to buy the farm where General Grant was born to erect a monument worthy of the nation. Grant Day on October 2 will mark the homestead site with addresses by notable figures. A dedicated fund will be raised and Congress urged to provide a generous appropriation to honor the brave and wise leader.
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Clermont
Ohio
Grant
Grant Homestead
Corbin
Thers
Vermont County
Grant Monument
Ohio River
Hudson River
Europe
Union
Columbus
Congress
Court rules bed of the Ohio River belongs to Kentucky
The Court of Appeals holds no grant to the bed of the Ohio River may be vacated as the state has never provided for river occupation as public land. It says the General Assembly may grant occupation and rights to sand and minerals between the center and low water mark, defining Kentucky’s boundary at the low water line. The decision references Mrs. Fanny Ware who claimed land on the Ohio River extended.
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Ohio River
General Assembly
Kentucky
Fanny Ware
Great S. S. Year at Ohio State Convention
The 1907 Sunday school year marked record growth in Ohio Christian training with Mans field hosting a 1000 delegates and 3000 attendees. More than 6000 teachers in training, 2000 adult classes formed, and statewide Protestant schools reach 8825 with 1,005,000 pupils. The convention highlighted the school as the church’s sheet anchor in world outreach.
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Mansfield
Taft Campaign Lags as Foraker Keeps Moving Pieces
A historical critique notes Taft lacks vigor in his presidential bid and warns that county central and executive committees will soon be dead weights. Senator Foraker continues strategic play, gathering support while taft boosters sweat. The Courier predicts Foraker could lead the Republican slate in 1908.
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Taft
Vorys
John Doe
Richard Roe
State Bank of Ohio
Foraker
Courier
Aged Document Revisits Vicksburg Fall War News
The Courier publishes a wartime Cincinnati Gazette from July 7, 1862. It highlights the fall of Vicksburg and includes an appeal to Ohio citizens urging recruitment. The piece notes typographic fashion and contrasts past news presentation with modern headlines. Ohio’s response to patriotism remains a historic topic.
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Courier
T. D. Fitch
Lake Winona
Indiana
Cincinnati Gazette
Vicksburg
County Christian Endeavor Convention in Bethel
The county convention of Christian Endeavors will be held at the Christian church in Bethel on August 1. A meat interesting programme has been prepared and a large number of people are expected to be present. An enjoyable time is assured.
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County Convention of Christian Endeavors
Christian Church
Bethel
Pleasant Hill Resident Dies in Unexplained Fall
Frederick Leming, a renowned Pleasant Hill Road resident near Milford, collapsed at his home on Thursday morning while pursuing his regular activities and died before help could reach him. Police are investigating the sudden death.
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Frederick Leming
Pleasant Hill Road
Milford
Retires General John Simpson May Return Here to Live
General John Simpson of the United States Army has retired under the age limit. He enlisted in 1862 as a volunteer, rose through ranks to general, and is an own cousin to General Grant. Friends urge him to settle in his old home county for retirement amid familiar hills.
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John Simpson
United States Army
Simpson
Grant
Griffith
Shiloh Camp Meeting Set for August Ten Days of Revival
The Shiloh camp meeting association announces an August nine to nineteen program featuring ministerial and temperance speakers. Highlights include W B Brown Joseph Shepherd H H Compton Walter D Cole and a Sunday service led by Heber D Ketcham with addresses by G A R Day and Howard Henderson. The event emphasizes rest recreation and religious revival at scenic grounds with low rates and full housekeeping accommodations.
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Shiloh Camp Meeting Association
W. B. Brown
Joseph Shepherd
Heber D. Ketcham
Cincinnati
W. S. Gray
H. H. Compton
Mattie
Mildred Barr
Thomas W. Hill
C. Ross
T. J. Doughman
Green Seeley
Death of Aged Lady Elizabeth Sapp at Clermont House
Elizabeth Sapp aged 77 died at Clermont House Batavia on July 15 1907 after a long illness. Born in Pierce township in 1830 she was married to William Sapp and leaves three sons Rees of Baldwin Lindsey and Norman of Dayton plus several grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Clermont House conducted by Rev Edmund Burdeau with interment in Williamsburg cemetery.
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Elizabeth Sapp
Clermont House
Pierce Township
John
Susan Denham
Indiana
William Sapp
Rees
Baldwin
Lindsey
Norman
Dayton
Batayla
Society of Friends and Relatives
Edenton Masons mark 60th anniversary of lodge raising
Edenton Masons celebrated the 60th anniversary of the first raising in their lodge held June 24, 1857. Those elevated were John H. Pricket W A Cramichael and George Shriner. Mr Prickett is the only charter member now living. The lodge was established with fifteen members.
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Edenton Masons
John H. Pricket
W. A. Cramichael
George Shriner
Prickett
Graceful Donation Acknowledged by MEK Guild Ladies
Card of thanks from the MEK Guild and Sunday school class expresses gratitude for a generous donation received from Mrs Baum and the young ladies. The note praises the aid and their shared generosity.
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Thaok
Mies Baum
Rushing the Work Ends at Scott's Jewelry Store
Eighteen husky men marched into Scott's jewelry store Monday night and departed with a fine perfecto cigar each as a reward for completing the work in front of his house by night, fulfilling the promise made in the morning.
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Scott
Special Elections in Ohio to Fill House Vacancies
Governor Harris issued orders to sheriffs of Ashtabula Clermont Lawrence and Licking to call special elections on Tuesday November to fill four vacancies in the state house due to death and resignations. The moves are mandated to meet legal requirements and increase election significance.
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Harris
Ashtabula
Clermont
Lawrence
Licking
House of Representatives
Instant Death On the C M L Road Near Newtonsville
A young man named Harry Pickelheimer, son of William Pickelheimer and brother of a C M L conductor, fled his bedside to walk the track and was instantly killed when he leaped between car wheels on the Frank Roudebush farm near Newtonsville. His hand was severed and his skull crushed. He had been ill for days and had previously attempted the act.
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Frank Roudebush
Newtonsville
Woodland Park
Harry
William Pickelheimer
Pickelheimer
Contested Election Board Seat in Clermont County
Clermont County faces a fight over the appointment of a deputy state supervisor on the county board. Thomas C Teal is backed by the Clermont Sun and regulars while J G McKeever is supported by Clermont Democrat. Republican members W C Bishop and A S Johnson hold seats. Bishop’s term ends soon and N G Cover may be named successor.
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State Board of Elections
Clermont County
Thomas C Teal
Clermont Sun
J G. McKeever
Clermont Democrat
State Central Committee
W. C. Bishop
A. 8. Johnson
Bishop
N. G. Cover
Clermontia’s Charm Shines Through New Public Works
The town proclaims rapid and satisfactory progress on cross streets including Wood and North street with Spring and Broadway to follow. Batavinos praise their pavements for beauty, their white surfaces mottled by foliage, lawns, and cozy homes, highlighting Clermontia’s attractive setting of hills, river, and plain.
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Wood Street
North Street
Spring
Broadway
Clermontia
Farmers Fatal Fight Near Georgetown After Dispute
Two Brown County farmers Peter Romore and Grant Palmer clashed while cutting wheat on James Hill’s farm near Georgetown. Romore shot and died Palmer surrendered. Romore was killed by Palmer’s gunfire. Palmer released on bond. no indictment expected.
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James Hil
Georgetown
Peter Romore
Grant Palmer
Haley
Brown County
Clermont
Romore
Palmer
Romero
Keomore
West Woodville
Opinion on Township Superintendents Must Hold High School Certificates
The State School Commissioner asserts township boards err by hiring a township school superintendent without a high school certificate. The commission warns boards to avoid unqualified hires to prevent embarrassment and legal trouble. A dated letter from the commissioner to Batavia board member cites Section 704 requiring a high school certificate for superintendents.
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Batavia School Board
CoLtunuus
Onto
Mk Josserh Spencer
Batavia
Deak
Board of Education
Illness of Hon. Seth Brown Saddens Sixth District
Citizens in the Sixth district and across the state learn of Congressmember Seth Brown's illness Bright's disease makes full recovery unlikely. Friends express sympathy for a fair, fierce fighter and high integrity statesman now residing in Norwood. Batavia relatives welcome Mrs. George Halflord home as waterworks and reservoir undergo thorough cleaning this week.
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Seth Brown
Congress
Bright
Syppathy
Tia
Mr. Brown
Norwood
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