Letter From Camp Describes Daily Life of Newark Volunteers
A Newark camp letter recounts early reveille, roll calls, and harsh discipline as youths learn drill in four stages from soldier to brigade schools. Food is basic beans and coffee, with heavy workload, heat, and mosquitoes. Governors visit, guards, and passes create tense routine. taps signal lights out at night.
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Newark
A& Commissioned
Stump
Simp Griffith
Titus’s
Simp
Ed Parrott
Homer Glancy
Lawrence Nichols
Paul Dustin
Lloyd Hulick
Guard
9 Bicycle Corps
Clermont
George Thrall
Krekler
Nash
Bank President Jamieson Enjoys Three Week West Trip
M Jamieson president of First National Bank returns from a three week journey covering many hundreds of miles. He visited his brother in Montgomery and his son John, now secretary in the general land office, married with children. He praises the West as a thriving farming region with modern homes and energetic people.
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M. Jamieson
First National Bank
Fietcher
Montgomery
John
General Land Office
Mr. Jamieson
Daughters of Rebekah Lodge Enjoy Straw Ride to Boston
Monday evening a group of 20 from the Daughters of Rebekah Lodge and their escorts rode to Boston for a brief visit with friends then returned via Elmwood stopping at Gus Stark and Mehle Stark’s home for a luncheon. Attendees included Katherine Markland Edna Cade Lyda Sellers Carrie Price Julia Long Josie Zim mer Mena Hoerner Elizabeth Marsh Belle Marsh Meh Stark Josie Hulick and several spouses.
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Fair Daughters
Rebekah Lodge
Boston
Elmwood
Gus Starks
Mehle
Katherine Markland
Edna Cade
Lyda Sellers
Carrie Price
Julia Long
Josie Zimmer
Mena Hoerner
Elizabeth Marsh
Belle Marsh
Meh Stark
Josie Hulick
George Baum
Lillian Halbisch
Gus Stark
Chris Dietz
J. L. H. Barr
E. 8. Rush
Society Events Highlight Week of Gatherings
Monday afternoon Miss Bessie Denham hosted a party for Miss Lizzie McDonald. Tuesday Miss Marie Dennison held a dinner for Mrs. H. P. Brunaugh and Miss McDonald. The same guests dined again Friday with Mrs. T. L. Hamilton, and were entertained by Mrs. Nannie Parrott after the game. Saturday Miss Jennie Penn hosted a reception for Miss Mary Cowen. Mrs. A. P. Brunaugh hosted a carriage party Tuesday evening.
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Bessie Denham
Lizzie McDonald
Marie Dennison
H. P. Brunaugh
T. L. Hamilton
Nannie Parrott
Jennie Penn
Mary Cowen
A. P. Brunaugh
Georgetown Team Ready to Battle Bethel in Big Showdown
The Georgetown squad, after defeating Bethel in a baseball game, enters prime form and aims to challenge clubs across the state. The Batavia club, strong at home, awaits a Georgetown challenge and would be eager to prove itself by beating them.
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Georgetown
Bethel
News-Democrat
Batavia
United States Recruiting Office Opens in Cincinnati
The United States will open a recruiting office at Room 418 in the Federal Building Cincinnati to secure crews for the battleships Ohio Wisconsin and Maine. Men are wanted as machinists landsmen seamen electricians and apprentices with good wages and chances for advancement despite hardships.
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The
United States
Federal Building
Cincinnati
Ohio
Wisconsin
Maine
Wachman v Cin Cincinnati Street Railway damages affirmed
Laura Wachman, visiting Cincinnati, was injured by a street car in Clermont County. A jury awarded 10 000 damages on a 25 000 suit, one of the county’s largest judgments. James Foraker appeals to the supreme court after circuit court sustains the verdict.
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Laura Wachman
Cincinnati Street Railway Company
Clermont
Circuit Court
James Foraker
Supreme Court
Wachman
Cincinnati
Republicans Nominate Judge Swing For Re election
The chairmen of the Republican executive committees in Ohio's first judicial circuit met at the Gibson House last Friday and unanimously nominated Judge Peter F Swing for re election as judge. Warren County was represented by Chairman Randall and Secretary Thompson, Clermont by Chairman Hicks, Clinton by Miller, Butler by Heizer, and Hamilton by Krug and Rudolph K Hynicka.
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First Judicial Circuit
Ohio
Gibson House
Peter F Swing
Randall
Thompson
Warren
Hicks
Clermont
Miller
Clinton
Heizer
Butler
Krug
Rudolph K. Hynicka
Hamilton
Fire destroys Kennedy tobacco barn at Laurel
The large tobacco barn of ex-Treasurer Charles Kennedy at Laurel burned Thursday morning. contents including tobacco, wheat, lumber, harness, a bull and other stock were lost. The residence and adjoining barn were saved with great effort. Only partial insurance. Loss about 2000 dollars.
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Charles Kennedy
Laurel
Deaths in Warren and Lebanon Areas
Recorder Stump reports the death of his sister Mary Apgar of near Loveland Warren county aged 60. She was a widow with two grown children and is remembered for her benevolence. Funeral was held at 10 this morning with interment in Miamiville cemetery. George J. Brown died at his parents home in Lebanon from pneumonia after a long illness. He was the son of ex Congress member Seth W. Brown and leaves a widow and children. He was buried in Corwin cemetery Lebanon last Thursday.
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Stump
Mary Apgar
Loveland
Warren County
Miamiville
George J. Brown
Lebanon
Seth W. Brown
Corwin
Death of Octogenarian Emeline McKibben in Laurel
Mrs Emeline McKibben widow of George McKibben died at her Laurel home July 17 at age eighty. A county pioneer she was revered by locals. Funeral sermon by Rev Edward Cox in Laurel M E church, Carmel cemetery interment. Also ad copy notes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets praised by T W Robinson J P Loomis Michigan, 25 cents a box Becks Pharmacy selling them.
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Emeline McKibben
George McKibben
Laurel
M. E
Edward Cox
Carmel Cemetery
T. W. Robinson
Justice of the Peace
Loomis, Mich
Beck’s Pharmacy
Court matters in district court confirmation and distribution
List of probate and civil actions with sales proceeds and allocations. Fees and costs detailed for multiple cases including Wiley vs Dimmitt and Derricks vs South. Amounts paid to plaintiffs, defendants, and clerks, with notices of amendments and leave to file answers.
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Louisa D. Wiley
F. M. Dimmitt
Clerk of Court
Caste of Action
Frank Dimmitt
Thomas Prather
Kate Armacostre
Orin Clark
Benjamin Anderson
Margarite Costello
Harry Costello
Martha Derricks
Thomas South
H. D. Gatch
Keziah Smith
Amphrose Derricks
Hiram E. Derricks
Elizabeth Gu
Thomas H. Derricks
Belle Arnold
Minnie Stegger
William I. Nice
James A Manchester
James Tatmap
Wills Probated for Elias Boose and Elijah Marriott
Two wills filed for probate. Elias Boose leaves a 90 acre farm and all estate to his widow with life use and shared remainder to Edward Boose and Olva E Moore. widow as administratrix. Elijah Marriott of Felicity bequeaths $400 to his widow and all marriage chattels to her, with rest of chattels sold and proceeds divided among children. Frank Marriott named executor.
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Elias Boose
Edward Boose
Olva E. Moore
C. B. Nichols
Lot Hulick
Elijah Marriott
Felicity
Frank Marriott
Will
A. Myers
John Walker
Newly Elected Batavia Lodge Officers Installed
Past Grand Lot Hulick installed the new officers of Batavia Lodge I O O F. Following is a list of the Fame.
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Batavia Lodge
Lot Hulick
Boston lodge installs officers and confers initiatory degree
M. F. Apgar, D. D. G. M., installed Boston lodge officers with deputies A. L. Glancy J. W. Snell and 8. McMaham. Nobles Grand Wilber Shields and Herman Bernstein led a list of named officers. About seventy five attendees from Lynchburg Newtonsville Batavia and Marathon lodges attended a banquet after the initiation of co W Caldwell.
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M. F. Apgar
Boston Lodge
A. L. Glancy
J. W. Snell
McMaham
Wate Abetu
Wilber Shields
Stanley Clemons Bios
Kdsat
Os Hess
Dames Bnell
Isieerse
Guardian
Cores
Noble
Herman Bernstein
Sam McMaham
Arch Snell
John South
Walter Moorehead
E. W. Patchell
Chas. Young
Co. W. Caldwell
Lynchburg
Newtonsville
Batavia
Marathon
Appeal to Comrades from Bethel Journal Post
The Bethel Journal publishes a call directed to post members urging former comrades to rejoin. It promises cancellation of arrearages for the initiation fee and to wear the post button, emphasizing the post’s need and the members' mutual need to gather as long as life continues.
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Bethel Journal
Pete
Republican appointment fills deputy state elections board seat
Stanley F. Hulick has been chosen by the Republican executive committee to join the Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections. He will succeed Mace Applegate as his term expires.
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Stanley F. Hulick
Republican Executive Committee
State Supervisora of
Mace Applegate
Clermont Democrats Convene in Batavia to Set County Convention
The Clermont County central committee met in Batavia last Saturday to choose a date for the county convention and conduct other business. The convention will comprise about 120 delegates, with August 16 as the tentative date. Try Qrebaugh's Piansifter flour, May 29.
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The
Clermont Democracy
Batavia
Brick Yard Blasts Recall Morgan Raid in Village Memory
Four blasts at the brick yard on Monday stirred old memories of the Morgan raid. Uncle Wesley Perkins cried out Morgan is coming as villagers lined the streets. Judge Swing toppled from a mule wagon while the hat saved him, and 16 year old Oliver Rhodes faced a mock capture before being released.
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Wesley Perkins
Morgan
Charley Smith
William Howard
Philip B. Swing
Oliver Rhodes
Burg
No Marriage Licenses Issued Over July 12 to July 23
For the period from July 12 through July 23 no marriage licenses were issued this year. In the same period last year nine licenses were issued.
Bantam Presbyterian Church Hosts Vacation Tour Entertainment
An entertainment program titled A Vacation Tour will be presented at Bantam Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening July 30. Mary Harris will show stereoptical views, with vocal and instrumental music and a recitation. Admission is 10 cents, children 5 cents.
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Bantam Presbyterian Church
Mary Harris
Bridge strain harms threshing outfits across towns
Traction engines prove hard on bridges with two recent wrecks. The Messrs Campbell bursts through a Bantam bridge, totaling bridge and engine, and at Mt Olive the Boys outfit collapses a bridge. Heavy planks used for setting up the machines are urged for reinforcement before crossing. Bridges are for ordinary travel, not locomotives.
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Messrs
Campbell
Bantam
Mt. Olive
Garner Birthday Dinner Held at Williamsburg Home
Friends gathered Tuesday July 15 at the Williamsburg residence of William Garner and his wife on Second Street to celebrate Garner's 74th birthday. Guests included G. A. McNutt, O. W. Rhoades, J. E. Innis and family, Rev. J. D. Darling, Mrs. Emily McKeever, Mrs. Nan McMillen, Mrs. O. P. Walker, T. G. Smith, and EK. B. Holmes and wives. The gathering featured a hearty dinner and an old fashion love feast and prayer before departures, with wishes for many more happy birthdays and blessings.
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Nore
William Garner
Second Street
Williamsburg
Mr. Garner
G. A. McNutt
O. W. Rooades
J. E. Innis
J. D. Darling
Emily McKeever
Nan McMillen
0. P. Walker
T. G. Smith
EK. B. Holmes
Mrs. Garner
Contested Democratic Board Seat Sparks Local Reactions
Interest rose Saturday as a Democrat sought the Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections seat to replace Miles Bicking. Kiloe faced a tough rejection while Bicking was reappointed, signaling rifts within the Williams led faction and a looming fall contest with a Republican candidate. Advertisements reveal widespread hiring across Ohio towns, seen as a sign of improving industrial conditions under protected industry. Ripley traction Niner appears excluded from the issue.
Threshers Union Raises Prices and Expands Contracts
The Sciote county threshers union faces strong opposition in Beloio valley as they lift threshing rates from three to four cents per bushel. Three farmers buy a new machine and set three year contracts while two hundred fifty farmers sign on for the season. another machine to be added next year.
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Adame County
Threshers’ Union
Sciote County
Beloio Valley
Dogs Muzzled on West Union Streets Under City Order
Mayor E H Kirkpatrick in West Union directs that all dogs running at large be muzzled and warns they will be killed on sight if not confined. Citizens report many nuisance canines. enforcement begins Monday as locals note declines from shotgun and poison methods.
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Georgetown
E. H. Kirkpatrick
West Union
Rumor Denied of Williamsburg Saloon Boycott
The local paper denies a rumored boycott between wets and dries in Williamsburg over Beal Law tensions. It states no such bitterness exists and that supporters of both sides will live in unity and continue to trade and associate.
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Williamsburg
Auditor's Salary Law Case Decided In Madison County
A verdict or ruling is awaited after B A Taylor auditor vs Madison county board of commissioners was argued in common pleas court. The mandamus tests the May 12 1902 salary law changing auditors pay from quadrennial enumeration to a percentage of tax duplicate. Judge Newby took the case under advisement.
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London
Madison County
B. A. Taylor
Board of Commissioners
Newby
Common Pleas Court
Sheets
Guilbert
Ohio
Ohio State Fair Promises Majestic Exhibits and Five Day Run
The Ohio State Fair at Columbus resumes under State Board of Agriculture management. Fifteen specialized buildings and expansive grounds host 898,310 square feet of indoor space and open exhibits. The fair runs five days September 1 2 4 5 with affordable rail travel and attractively presented displays of agriculture industry and manufacturing progress.
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Ohio
Columbus
State Board of Agriculture
Quarantine Fear Recedes as Scarlet Fever Cases Lessen
In Batavia a mild scare surrounds scarlet fever with only two or three light infections. Physicians say the illness is less severe today, often limited to sore throats, and proper care prevents danger. Mayor restricts gatherings. street noise is down as the outbreak passes in a few days.
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Batavia
Helr
Electric line dispute blocks crossing at Columbia
A clash between the Cincinnati Georgetown and Portsmouth line and the Pennsylvania railroads arises as the CG P aims to reach Coney Island by crossing PA tracks at McCullough Street near Columbia station. PA blocks the crossing with engines and cars, thwarting an attempted night crossing. a further attempt is expected.
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Cincinnati
Georgetown
Portsmouth
Pennsylvania
Coney Island
McCullough Street
Columbia
Pennylvania
Two New Traction Cars Set for Cincy Interurban Run
Two enormous new cars built for the CO G P road left the Cincinnati Traction Company shops for their maiden trip planned this week. They will be the first interurban cars to run in Cincinnati as cross‑over arrangements with the Pennsylvania tracks have been settled. Power will be supplied by the Cincinnati Traction Company until the Olive Branch power house is finished.
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New Richmond Independent
Market Main
Walnut
Groh
Grob
New Richmond
Cincinnati Traction Company
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Olive Branch
Cincinnati Burley Tolalco Market Update
A lull in overall market movement with steady receipts and offerings. Very common and low grades sell best while Cholen color remains scarce. extra fancy bright cigarette wrappers fetch 32 cents, a season high. Weekly totals: 1 576 bhds at 20 per hundred, 1 207 hhds at 7.32, 568 bhds at 47.17. daily averages: 6.98 Tuesday, 7.25 Wednesday, 7.23 Thursday, 6.79 Friday.
Prosecutors Attack Audit Methods At State Meeting
At the State Association of County Prosecutors session a resolution condemned county auditors methods in assessing railroads as unwarranted and unfair. It charged auditors with abusing power and urged legislative changes. The resolution called for elimination of junketing and dining parties funded by railroad promoters for auditors.
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State Association of County Prosecutors
Minstrels Return From the War
The Batavia unit of the Ohio National Guard came home from the wars in scattered detachments from Monday night through this morning. The troupe is now complete and hearty. A camp letter detailing their experiences will appear in another section of this paper.
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Batavia
Ohio National Guard
Secretary of War recommends lieutenants from Ohio Indiana and Kentucky
The secretary of war recommends appointing several young men as lieutenants from Ohio with two from Indiana and Kentucky. John C. Ashburn, son of Dr. A W Ashburn of this place, is named. The applicants must report immediately for examination.
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Secretary of War
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
John C. Ashburn
A. W. Ashburn
Ripley Woman Amasses Wealth From Texas Land Deal
Mrs Gua Caden of Ripley shows $5000 gain from a Texas land deal linked to her husband who traded four diamonds for a tract in Beaumont. The property later sits in her name as a boon to travelers amid economic shifts.
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Gua Caden
Ripley
Texas
Beaumont
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