Clermont hosts two camp meeting gatherings this summer
Clermont hosts two camp meeting events with evangelistic and temperance programs. Epworth Heights opens July 19 with Rev. J. W. Mahood and John P. Hillis, while Shiloh Camp Meeting Association runs August 3 to 12 featuring Marcus B. Fuller, D. Lee Aultman, Mrs. R. J. Trego, and other speakers. In addition, G. A. R. encampment Aug 2–3 at Bantam Fair Grounds and Hulick Weaver family reunion planned for Highland Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Epworth Heights
J. W. Mahood
John P. Hillis
Ruth Davis
Shiloh
Shiloh Campmeeting Association
Marcus B. Fuller
D. Lee Aultman
P. E
Temerance
W.C.T. U
R. J. Trego
Trego
Shepard, Gray, Spahr
Miss Mattie Berr
Hulick
Test of Endurance in Army Packing Drill
Government conducts endurance tests with a ninety pound knapsack as regulars march from Chicago to Indianapolis. Soldiers add muskets canteens and cartridges, totaling multiple gear items, questioning their fighting value after a day of marching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
Ice Cream Social for M. K. E. Church Benefit
Spring Grove Chapel members host an ice cream social at Nicholsville school house Thursday evening July 26 to benefit the M. K. E. church. Admission ten cents. tickets good for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
Nicholsville School House
M. KE
Prose cutting Officers Elect Kearns Secretary Treasurer
At Put-in-Bay meeting of the State Prose cuting Attorneys Association Charles C Kearns prosecutor of this county was chosen secretary and treasurer. The honor came as a pleasing surprise and reflects the high esteem in which he is held. Other officers elected were Louis B Sawyer Columbus Karl Weber and William L Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Prosecuting Attorneys’ Association
Put-in-bay
Chas. C Kearns
Kearns
Mr. Kearns
Louis B. Sawyer
Hamilton County
Karl Weber
Columbus
William L. Davis
Judge Kyle Sets Standard On Liquor Seizures In Xenia
The Wilmington Journal reports Judge Kyle of the common pleas court at Xenia ruled that finding liquor on premises is not prima facie evidence of sale. Nine mayoral verdicts of guilty were reversed, requiring positive evidence of sale for conviction. City authorities may search but face costly outcomes without conviction. City Solicitor W L Miller doubts further action.
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Wilmington Journal
Kyle
Common Pleas Court
Xenia
W. L. Miller
Judicial muddle over common pleas judge dispute to be settled
Controversy over district common pleas judge dominance to be decided tomorrow at this place. A Whippy Fritz Thomas and H B Parker join Frank Thompson of Brown county in reviewing papers filed by contestants Judge Markly and James Tarbell. The matter is expected to be settled quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
A. Whippy
Fritz Thomas
Clermont
Farmers Field Day Bets On Rural Skill And Speed
Farmers of the county south side organize a Grange led field day with trials of skill and speed for prizes. Programs include potato sorting by a boy under 15, horse hitching by a woman, tree setting and cultivation contests, with entries due by July 25 and free admission.
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Grange
Messie
T. A. Pinkham
S. M. Edwards
J. A. Boyce
C. W. Richards
Harvey Perin
Progamme
Bkemarke
J. C. Henderson
Nellie Butler
Aaron Jones
South Bend
Indiana
National Grange
N. B
Batavia
Hamlet
Jones
Old-Time Tavern Assigns In Insolvency Court
In Cincinnati last Thursday a deed of assignment conveyed the Burlington Hotel in trust from F W Hopkins to Attorney A J McNair. Assets amount to 2000 dollars with liabilities of 1200 dollars. The Burlington sits at Third and Broadway, with McNair authorized to continue operations and dispose of the hotel as a going concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Burlington Hotel
F.W. Hopkins
A. J. McNair
Burlington
Third and Broadway
McNair
Good
Illegal liquor dealing case in Williamsburg yields fines
The Courier reported three defendants Charles Boulware a book keeper Joseph Amiot blacksmith and John Bauer chair maker faced local option law violations. Boulware and Amiot pled guilty fined 150 dollars each plus costs Bauer convicted fined 200 dollars plus costs and jailed with Amiot until payment within 90 days. no workhouse sentence due to Bauer not able bodied and Amiot over age. Boulware given twenty days to appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Charles Boulware
Joseph Amiot
John Bauer
Boulware
Amiot
Bauer
Amiott
Hauer
Amlot
Boulware Mee
Pellie
Foundry proprietor injured in crane rope accident
Jaios Norman, a proprietor of the foundry, was severely hurt when a rope on a heavy crane suddenly broke while he was pulling it with a workman. He was thrown to the ground and rendered unconscious for a time after his head struck a hard surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaios Norman
Foster Qualifies for County Treasurer Post Bond Filed
T G Foster of Williamsburg appears before the board of commissioners to take office as county treasurer elect. He files a $150000 fidelity bond with numerous named sureties, bond certified by the prosecuting attorney and approved by the commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
T. G. Foster
Williamsburg
John C. Fuhr
E. S. Moorehead
John Foster
Geo. Brintsinghoffer
C. H. McNutt
C. W. Curry
Edward Bishop
D. A. Rees
J. W. Lytle
James H. White
J. C. Jones
W. F. McNutt
J. R. Woodlief
C. B. Nichols
O. P. Griffith
J. F. Knight
Frank Davis
James R. Hicks
C. P. Chatterton
F. W. Walker
Tragedy at West Union at High Hill in Jefferson township
At a cream supper in Jefferson township last Saturday night Cecil Spiers attacked Isaac Ayers and his son Steward Ayers. Isaac was shot four times and cannot live while Steward was shot in the leg and may recover. The incident followed prior trouble between the parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Hill
Jefferson Township
Cecil Spiers
Isaac Ayers
Steward
Ayers
West Union Tragedy Fells Six Year Old Brother
On Monday last Frank Harmon age six was shot and killed by his fifteen year old brother while playing with their father's gun. The accidental discharge struck the child in the head, and the family of Frank Honan of West Union is left in deep grief over the fatal accident.
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Frank Harmon
Frank Honan
West Union
Norman Sapp Partners In New Ba tavia Livery Firm
Norman Sapp returns to Batavia to partner with Mr. Teal of Clermont Hotel in a new livery and sale business. The outfit promises up to date service, fine fast horses, and moderate prices to meet demand. The article also notes vandalism complaints over July 3 and recounts the acquittal of John Delaney in a Hamilton county common pleas trial.
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Norman Sapp
Dayton
Batavia
Teal
Clermont Hotel
Contested Seats in Clermont Elections Board
Two Clermont county board of deputy state supervisors of elections members retire this fall. Democratic and Republican committees propose successors, with the Democratic State Central Committee meeting tomorrow in Columbus and the Republican panel meeting today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Board of Deputy
State Supervisors of Elections
Laylin
Huffman
Clermont Board of Elections
Harry Moyer
Whippy- Williams
I. F. Witham
KE. H. Thiery
Joseph L. Larkin
Batavia
G. L. Cline
C. A. Whippy
E. D. Prather
Felicity
Democratic State Central Committee
Columbus
Charles Frazier
Williamsburg
Albert 5. Johnson
Amelia
Miles Eveland
Miamiville
Republican State Central Committee
Presbyterian church lawn fete and summer talks listed
Watters notes a July 20 lawn fete at the Presbyterian church with ice cream cake and ices to raise funds for the Manse. July 15 Bantam church chalk talk by L O Brown of Georgetown. Communion at 2:30 next Sunday. County Ministerial Alliance picnic at Highland Park August 7 for evangelical ministers and families. Bring lunch.
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Presbyterian Church
Phillipians
L. O. Brown
Georgetown
Bantam Church
Clermont County
Highland Park
Minstrels at Batavia City Hall July 27 Avaudeville
The management presents Prof. Grigg’s renowned burnt cork minstrels at Batavia City Hall on July 27. A silver-voiced ladies quartet, a noted monologist, a nightingale-whistler, and a virtuoso violinist join, with Prof. Jamie son’s orchestra providing music for a lively show.
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Grigg
City Hall
Batavia
Smith Sisters
Paganioni
Jamieson
Christian Endeavor Union Sets Next Meeting Date
Executive committee of the Christian Endeavor union met in Bethel and fixed the next meeting for the last week of August at the Christian Church in New Richmond. Last year’s gathering in Felicity was pleasant and organizers aim to match the interest this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Reunion
Bethel
Christian Church
New Richmond
Felicity
Blow at Boston Farm Fair Grounds Devastates Trees and Structures
A southeast wind and rain storm hit New Bostom on Thursday evening tearing down nearly a hundred giant forest trees and damaging buildings. A large Goshen turnpike stable was lifted and placed in the road while 200 feet of stable fencing was blown away. Fire damage runs about 1000 with repairs underway and the fair grounds to reopen soon. The village escaped major damage.
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New Bostom
Fair Grounds
Goshen Turnpike
Survivor recalls Batavia celebration from big hill gathering
A veteran surveyor from the sixth auditor's office in Washington recalls attending a Batavia celebration near the Big Hill across the East Fork. He names John M. Brown Captain Moore and others, noting he and Jamieson are likely the sole survivors and cherishes the youthful memory.
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A. E. Miley
Washington
Batavia
John M. Brown
Charles Moore
Lindsey
Mr. Waddell
Weaver Corner
David Dial
Ezhiel Dimwmitt
John Brush
R. W. Clark
Owen T. Fiedback
Abram Miley
M. Jamieson
U B Sunday School Outing at Highland Park
Invitation to a Thursday July 26 outing for families and children at Highland Park. Attendees may enjoy games like rage ball footbell sack and potato races with plenty of cheerful activities for physical recreation and relaxation.
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U. B
Highland Park
General Staff Appointment Awarded to Colonel Penn
At a Roosevelt backed board of general officers Col Julius A Penn was chosen as a member of the general staff for four years. The post, a high honor not raising rank, begins in September when Lt Gen Corbin retires. Col Renn will assume Penns role as chief men for this distinguished service.
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Board of General Officers
Roosevelt
Julius A. Penn
Renn
Corbin
Death of Veteran Philip Hill in Goshen
Philip Hill died at his home in Goshen last Wednesday evening aged about 65. He served in company C 24th Infantry and was ordnance sergeant for many years. Funeral services were held in Goshen last Friday and were conducted at Kilpatrick post.
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Philip Hill
Hemme Im Goshen
Obde Infantry
Goshen
Kilpatrick
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Soldiers of the Cross
Veterans of the Cannon and Sword
St. John's Day
J. S. Parrott
Urbansky
Fee
Moscow
Ella Glancy
Geo
Longworth
ICE Cream Social
Charles C. Kearns
State Prosecuting
Attorneys’ Association
Bantam Fair Ground
J. G. Foster
John Delaney
Clermont Election Board
Church Notes
Vaudeville
Christian Endeavor Union
Boston
Mr. Muley
Thamm
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