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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
1
A Cincinnati park shooting at Highland Park after a Sunday picnic left two dead. Linderman and others clashed with beer outside storage. Mrs. Hazen fired, wounding Linderman and killing him. Hazen arrested, released on $5,000 bond. prosecution to proceed.
Miss Louise Parrott wed Rolland A. Norton in a private ceremony at her parents home in Batavia. Norton, from Lima, has a Panama government position and Spain War veteran. the bride, daughter of Judge John S. Parrott, is a noted singer and social leader. The rite was performed by Rev. G H Lee with close family present. Norton sails today. Mrs. Norton to join him later after local reception plans.
Hamilton and Clermont county commissioners met to compel the Cincinnati Milford and Loveland Traction Co to repair the Little Miami bridge at Milford. With many complaints and a substantive deadline, the boards voted to forfeit the franchise if repairs are not completed within thirty days.
Mra Abigail Clark of Point Pleasant dies at home at 14 from heart trouble. Once she nursed two famous Ohio soldiers, General Grant in infancy and General Corble in later years, aunt to Corble and motherly to both. Her death leaves a noted link to Civil War history and Grant Memorial events.
Preparations unfold for Grant Birthsite day with a four ton siege gun to be placed on a concrete base and a copper tablet inscribed to General U S Army and twice elected President born at this site Major Julius A Penn and the government plan to transport and position the gun as part of a major home-coming week with events from October 2 to October 5 and large anticipated crowds.
The piece revisits a 19th century village through Wendell Kline's postal cards showing the Power House Old School House Davis House the New M FE Church Batavia Cemetery Court House and a corner of the old school with a fragment of a 20 Years Ago song. It notes changes since 1897 and honors former teachers Charles M. Smith Geo L Swing and others now remembered in local memory.
At Ripley this season Mesare F P Hite John Kirkpatrick L H Drake and G F Young have redried about 1 000 000 pounds of flue cured leaf tobacco and are beginning to pack their total purchases will reach 2 000 000 pounds
Coroner reports Thomas Story a 65 year old veteran of the 59th Ohio volunteers was shot and killed at his home. Inquest finds likely shot fired from the house. son and his wife arrested on first degree murder charges amid neighborhood rumors. Autopsy performed. widow and son remain in the household.
The 48th Ohio veterans plan a reunion at Woodland Park Newtonsville on Thursday August 15. Trains run Cincinnati Milford Loveland line with multiple departure times. Attendees may bring haversacks or buy dinner at the sutler’s served by garrison ladies for 25 cents. The 48th, mustered at Camp Dennison September 19 1861, drew from Hamilton Highland Clinton Brown Defiance Delaware and Clermont and fought at multiple Civil War battles before capture at Babina Cross Roads and six months in Tyler Texas. All old soldiers and the public are invited to attend and efforts aim to ensure a joyous event.
Paul Rapp purchases the Waesner residence and plans to upgrade with modern appliances. He will erect a large warehouse at the rear facing Third Street, with a 6x100 foot alloy storage area for hin goods, reportedly paid at 1200.
John W. Stewart, a 64 year old colored man, becomes mayor of Harveysburg after a long career as a school teacher. He previously taught in Harveysburg for 10 years and in Wilmington and Sabina for about 16 years, with an excellent service record. He is described as a good officer.
Shiloh Camp grounds host a popular annual gathering with enhanced speaker and singer lineups. The season runs August 9 through August 18 featuring Young People's Day August 18 and special lectures including Rev. Howard Henderson on the Swords of Grant and Lee. Community friends are urged to attend all events.
Governor Harris on Saturday appointed a Grand Army of the Republic member as director on the penitentiary board replacing Burton after a resignation. Sloan, Civil War veteran and current judge advocate on the department of Ohio staff, has also served as Warren mayor and Trumbull County prosecuting attorney. The board now comprises three Republicans and two Democrats.
Conductor Harry Haggerty was seriously injured while adjusting a trolley pole on his car last week. The wheel fouled with the wire, he ascended to release it, the labhe gave way throwing him from the car and crushed under the base forcing several weeks of retirement. He commanded the car from Georgetown to Russellville.
The Rev Mr Love of the Second M I church marked his 54th birthday with a gathering at his home. Members collected at evening and shared a luncheon from baskets and hampers, presenting handsome gifts as they celebrated his sixth year in his current charge.
Ezra Ansteadt son of Charles Ansteadt was seriously injured Saturday afternoon when a horse kicked him in the chin while riding another horse. Dr VanHorn attended the boy, with no bones broken and the injury expected to heal quickly.
Mrs A F Warren of Latonia Kentucky sent a box of pretty shells to the paper office. She has summered in Latonia and will soon return to Florida. For a dozen 2 cent stamps she will mail an invoice of shells sufficient in number and variety to cover the expense.
The residence of Judge Davia is enhanced with a fresh red paint job. Observers note the tone changes the property’s appearance, brightening the landscape and adding visual appeal to the home.
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