Agricultural advances noted by Lowell Roudebush in 1902
Lowell Roudebush surveys progress in animal husbandry, horticulture, and veterinary studies at Ohio State University. He highlights findings from state and national researchers, the surge in demand for trained horticulturists, and the push for civil service exams and new instructors. The piece notes specific reports from Professors Kennedy Davenport Wheeler and Atwater, and mentions issues with orchard spraying and labor shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UMBUS
EpitTor Courier
Graduate School of Agriculture
Ohio
C. 8
Plum
Pardin University
Indiana
Haat
Kennedy
Iowa
Davenport
Illinois Experiment Station
Whitney and King
U. S
Department of Agriculture
Voorhess
Wheeler
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Atwater
Connecticut
United States
Armaby
San Jose
Ottawa County
Catawba Island
Forbes
Lllinois
Agricultural Idea
Civil Service
Uncle Sam
Ohio State University
Thompson
Hunt and White
Lowell Roudebush
Batavia Branch to Get Monday Start on C G P Traction Spur
Jesse D Thompson of Georgetown representing the C G P Traction Company met Batavia business club officials to secure right of way and concessions. A Cincinnati meeting was set for today to prepare legal documents. Groundbreaking could occur next Monday with race to complete spur to Batavia, aiming for October streetcar service and boosted local development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse D. Thompson
Georgetown
C. G. & P. Traction Company
Batavia
Business Men’s Club
Thompson
Cincinnati
Coney Island
Tragic Lightning Death Shocks Wisconsin Farmer Family
Sympathy pours for Gotdelb Hooke of the Hoerner farm Brazier on the death of his son from a lightning strike at Marshalfield Wisconsin. The son was a thrifty farmer and brother who had married three Fritz sisters in a notable local union. Advertisement cites Foley's Kidney Cure by Dr John Bunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotdelb Hooke
Hoerner
Brazier
Marshalfield
Wisconsin
Fritz
Foley
John Bunn
New Time Schedule For New Richmond Batavia Mail Line
The Post Office Dept changes the New Richmond to Batavia hack line timing to speed up mail delivery and reduce workload. Dolen leaves New Richmond at 9 30 and arrives Batavia at 12 45, returning at 2 15. The new system gives quicker northbound handoffs and earlier press deadlines for Wednesday papers.
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Post Office Department
Richmond
Batavia
Talley
Owensville
Gilbert Thomas
Kentucky
Portsmouth
New Richmond
Dolen
Star Route
Washington
Cincinnati
Batavia Defeats Bethel In Clermont County Baseball Clash
Batavia beat Bethel at the Catholic Picnic on the Boston fair grounds, delivering a standout slugging display. Irwin pitched a brilliant game with no losses this year, Roudebush impressed at short with twelve chances, and Batavia’s all around batting produced ten runs in the third inning. Umpires Beck and Buerkle handled the game well as about 1,000 attended. Batavia schedules Edenton for next Saturday.
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Batavia
Clermont County
Bethel
Boston Fair Grounds
Irwin
Roudebush
Batavia Boys
Thulman
Griffith
Speidel
Dustin
Burnett
Beck
Buerkle
Edenton
Slumber Parties and Fashionable Circles Critiqued
The piece lampoons the slumber party fad among women inviting them to wear nightgowns, listen to music, sleep, breakfast, and attend Sunday school. It questions the lack of intelligent conversation and suggests a day school as a better social form.
Gasoline stove blast in Columbus kills woman
Mrs. William Dudley wife of the Rev William Dudley formerly of Williamsburg received injuries from a gasoline stove explosion in Columbus last week that proved fatal. Two small children in the room were seriously burned. Mrs D was the daughter in law of Otis Dudley ex treasurer of this county and highly esteemed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dudley
Williamsburg
Columbus
Otis Dudley
Wilmington Bonds Vote Signals Water Works Progress
Last week Wilmington approved issuing bonds for water works by a large majority. The local press credits the papers and public support as driving the achievement, reflecting the town’s spirit of progress. Milford restricted activity under council ordinance, closing most shops and churches, with widespread exodus and no sale of beverages observed.
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Wilmington
Council of
Milford
Owensville Catholic Picnic Brims With Games and Dance
A large crowd attended the Owensville Catholic picnic last Saturday with all candidates present. Outdoor sports and dancing filled the day, including a Kethel versus Batavia baseball game won by Batavia 40 to 18. Evening dancing continued until midnight as the day ended with good music and ample refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville
Kethel
Batavia
Batavians
Cross Purposes Rail Firms Battle Over Water Works Tracks
Dispatch from Columbus reports a tit for tat clash between the Cincinnati Georgetown and Wortsmouth Railway and the Cincinnati and Eastern Railway. The attorney general backs suits to oust both lines from Water Works property used for tracks on the Columbia and New Richmond turnpike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cincinnati
Water Works Commission
Columbia and
New Richmond Turnpike
Commission
Extradition Battle Over New York Larceny Charge
William M. Hahn, once a prominent state politician, is sought in New York City for a $39,300 larceny from the Manhattan Fire Insurance Company. New York extradition papers were issued by Governor Nash, but Hahn was arrested in this state to avert extradition. Assistant District Attorney Garven plans to file against William Bowers of Richland County in Ohio and seeks action by the governor and attorney general. Garven also aims to impeach Ohio judges over alleged corruption related to Governor Nash’s extradition order.
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William M. Hahn
New York City
Manhattan Fire Insurance Company
Nash
Hahn
New York
Garven
William Bowers
Richland County
Ohio
Haln
Garvan
Hahn Settlement
Policeman Brown Returns After Mysterious Absence
Cincinnati officer Emmett Brown vanished last week leaving his wife and three children amid family tragedy. Reports say threats over debt and a bereaved father may have driven him toward self harm, but he reappeared Friday night at a city hotel after attempts at suicide. The tale also notes a testimonial for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by Beck's Pharmacy.
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Emmett Brown
Cincinnati
Batavia
Luther Anderson
Sarah Worstell Anderson
Thia
Tam
T. W. Robinson
Justice of the Peace
Beck's Pharmacy
G A R Encampment At Bantam Fair Grounds
Clermont county G A R veterans plan annual encampment August 22 23 at Bantam fair grounds. Col Monfort and Capt Thomas Allen of Cincinnati to address comrades. Program features music recitals readings and campfire events with many local speakers and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Boys
Clermont County
Col. Monfort
Thomas Allen
Cincinnati
Swiss Chalet at Cincinnati Fall Festival Showcases Alpine Delights
A Swiss chalet modeled on Alpine cottages will greet visitors at the Cincinnati Fall Festival next September. The structure features a broad roof with overhanging gables, white plaster, and a grape vine covered facade. Inside, mural landscapes from Switzerland will decorate walls, with cantonal flags and Stars and Stripes. The menu emphasizes sausages cheeses jams and mountain wines and beers. Swiss carvings, bric a brac, and alpine tributes will be sold, while music by Swiss singers caps the event.
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Cincinnati
Switzerland
Jungfrau
Rigi
Andermatt
Alps
Committee On Attractions
Blue Lakes
Berne
Fall Festival Association
Land of Liberty
Pioneers of the Miami Valley Plan Annual Reunion
Miami Valley pioneers gather for the 7th annual reunion next Saturday with speeches by G. W. Hullek and J. M. Pattison. Hamilton Warren Clermont counties lead the crowd, with guests statewide. Committees include Batavia Rev. Robinson Ely Henry Speidel Dr L W Bishop and many local names across Clermont. A dance closes the day amid varied entertainments and famed local cookery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Valley
G. W. Hullek
J. M. Pattison
Hamilton
Warren
Clermont
L. W. Bishop
Milford—Scott
Philip Gatch
William Fee
Miamiville
Edwin Thayer
Harman Eveland
Mark Buckingham
Loveland
George Brock
E. B. Robb
Court Vanderwort
Mr. Repose
William Porter
John Custer
Commodore Maguire
Terrace Park
M. Leaf
Joseph Iuen
Louis Gatch
Perthtown
Woodward Bros
Isaac Turner
Robert Kernohan
Newberry
William Bars
Stephen Rybolt
Frank Kamp
Camp Dennison
Henry Queal
Henry Pinkross
James Paxton
Branch Hill
Nick Johnson
William Thompson
Carmel
N. A. Day
C. P. Cross
Guy Johnson
Convention programme for Clermont county YPCS Endeavor 1902
The schedule lists a Mt. Holly Christian church gathering on Tuesday August 19 1902 with morning devotional welcome addresses and reports from Rev W H Dolby Rev J J Holden and Rev C H Hubbell. Afternoon sessions include business, junior hour and question box. Evening features recitation Abbott cornet solo and a hymn selection led by Rev C H Hubbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples’ Society of Christian Endeavor of
Clermont County
Mt. Holly Christian Church
W. H. Dolby
Walker
J.J. Holden
C. H. Hubbell
Columbus
Enyart
Bethel Society
J. B
Doughman Muate
Poatore
A. M. Dawson
Muate
C, H
Hubbell
Metse Abbott Cornet
Zuelia Pease
Freight Car Runaway Causes Fatal Pennsylvania Crash
A collision on the Pennsylvania road at Xenia last week killed four people and seriously wounded eight. Four coaches and a superb engine were destroyed by fire. the fireman and engineer were among the dead. The accident was caused by a runaway freight car.
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Pennsylvania
Xenia
Shiloh Camp Meeting Opens Annual Session August 15
The 55th Goshen Shiloh camp meeting will run August 15 to 21 with room for visitors and accommodations. Renowned ministers including Easton and Bredwell will preach. organizers are T. W. Hill president, Dr. A. Morris secretary, Robert Leever treasurer, Rev. R. Easton superintendent. Admission is 10 cents and 5 cents for horses.
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Shiloh
Easton
Bredwell
Vorhis
Fuller
Putt
Armacost
Runyan
Winger
Bailey
Morris
Judge O'Neil
T. W. Hill
A. Morris
Robert
Government land provides shelter for liquor violators near Xeola
A two mile strip of Government land near Xeola shelters law breakers who camp there and sell liquor in defiance of law. The item urges sending them a message on the point of a bayonet.
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Xeola
Sam
Ohio Experiment Station Advises Spraying Apple Trees
The Ohio Experiment Station recommends spraying apple trees at two week intervals during the early bitter rot outbreak. It endorses soda Bordeaux mixture as the best fungicide, notes ammonia copper carbonate as an alternative, and stresses the grower’s effort in reducing damage.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Batavia Boys Set Off for River Camp and Fishing
A Batavia group departs for a river camping trip lasting about two weeks. They plan fishing and minimal activities with no drills or parades, save for evening dances at Coney and a bit of baseball practice. Participants include Albert Heinrici, Lloyd Stump, Court Burnett, Tom Speidel, Eli Speidel, Paul Dustin, and Lawrence Nichols.
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Batavia
Coney
Albert Heinrici
Lloyd Stump
Court Burnett
Tom Speidel
Eli Speidel
Paul Dustin
Lawrence Nichols
Lukens of Lebanon Seeks Pension Agent Post in Columbus
Joseph F Lukens a Lebanon resident applies for the pension agent position at Columbus. He is praised for attainments, character, executive ability, and Republican loyalty. The article notes his wartime service and Warren County’s strong Republican majority as supporting factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Lukens
Lebanon
Columbus
Mr. L
Lukens
Warren County
Expansion of The Citizen's Telephone Company Reaches Amelia
The Citizen's Telephone Company extends service with forty Amelia subscribers to an exchange in the Huntington building operated by Mrs Alma Huntington. Connections link Lebanon and Warren county with about 70 phones, plus a Hamilton Butler county tie. The growing line aims to bind every city village and farm house in the state, saving time and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizen's Telephone Company
Amelia
Huntington
Alma Huntington
Lebanon
Warren County
Hamilton
Butler County
Burley tobacco prices reach twenty year high on week
Burley tobacco market shows no major week to week shift with demand remaining strong. Fancy bright cigarette hogsheads fetched up to 46.25 cents for a 1900 crop, 37 cents for another, and 5 to 30 cents for 1901 crops as the market records its strongest prices since 1892 with offered quantities averaging 6.80 per hundred pounds across the 1,750 hogsheads traded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bodmann House
Milford school board action sustained by circuit court decision
A circuit court decision last Saturday sustained the Milford school board. The board, reduced to five after Charles Hall left for Chicago, appointed Bunyan as Hall’s successor without official notification. Judges Giffen and Jelke voted for the board, Swing against. appeal to the supreme court is planned for October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Milford
Charles Hall
Chicago
Bunyan
Hall
Giffen
Jelke
William
Supreme Court
Surgeons Remove Large Adenoids From Two Children
Two Adelbert Bunn children aged four and six had their enlarged tonsils removed by Dr. Fitzpatrick of Cincinnati and Dr. Ashburn at Dr. Bunn's residence. Under chloroform, the adenoids were excised to relieve breathing and hearing issues, with both children recovering well and expected to breathe normally henceforth.
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Adelbert Bunn
Fitzpatrick
Cincinnati
Ashburn
Bunn
Thomas Speidel
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Boston
G. A. R. Encampment
Aultmani
America
Gilbert Smith
C. A. Brannock
E. B. Holmes
H . Aultman
Tennessee
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Abbott
Davis
Mannen
Walton Weber
Jesale DeWitt Desis Satanskye
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C. Kearns
Louise Abbott
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Glee Club
T. A. Pinkham
Altman
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American Patriot
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Arene Everette Shively
Brannen
Aultman Trio
Pittsburg
Old Bethel Decoration Choir
H. L. Morey
J. H. Jenkin
Jessie DeWitt
Ithees Bee
Philadelphia
William Huber, Jr
E. O. Hughes
A. Tocata
G. Dubois
Mozart
William Huber
Moreton
C. Hughes
Lefe- Dupe Weel
Fi Boge
Este Ades
Miss Mary Teal
End
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George Anderson
Lelia
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Wilhamsville
Witham
Dr. Bennett
John Ayers
Olive Branch
John West
Charlea Maguire
Christian Endeavors
Goshen
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Burley Tobacco
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