Brothers in blood feud in Brown County shootout leaves three wounded
In DeSoto near Williamsburg the Liming and Cowdrey brothers fought after years of ill will. James Liming, Dallas Liming, and Henry Cowdrey exchanged gunfire with revolvers and a shotgun. Jim Liming was wounded in the face and chest, Dallas in the head and chest, and Cowdrey with a severe shoulder or hand injury. No arrests reported as the struggle ended with both sides withdrawing.
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Arry Cowdrey
James
Dallas Liming
DeSoto
Jimmie Chattertown
Williamsburg
Idrey
Ling Boys
Liming
Cowdrey
Dal- Liming
Cord
Conay
Jim
Dallas
Cowdy
James Limg
Young Cowdrey
Ether
Newhope
Mr. Penny
Archhampson
Nho
Cowdry
Winchester
Jullas Liming
James i
Cowdey
Batavia native Branaugh returns from Indianapolis
Harry P. Branaugh, a Batavia born lawyer and journalist, graduated to the Indiana Legislature after an ascent through law and journalism. He is visiting Batavia with cousin Neil Dennison from Indianapolis in an automobile, and is warmly greeted by old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry P. Branaugh
Batavia
Indiana
Indianapolis
Neil Dennison
Fourth Street Paving Advances to Broadway This Week
Work on the pavements is moving rapidly with both sides of Fourth Street nearing completion to Broadway by Saturday night. Sixth Street will follow, then cross streets starting with Wood. Foremen and workers push the project, contractor McJoynt cleans debris, and residents praise the new solid pavements despite the cost.
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Fourth Street
Broadway
Sixth Street
McJoynt
Memorial Window Honors Rev James McMath in Moscow Church
The M.B.E church in Moscow displays a new stained glass window in memory of Rev James McMath. Memorial services are set for Sunday June 23 at 10 30 a m conducted by Rev John Philips and J D Darling. Relatives and friends are invited.
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Moscow
James McMath
John Philips
J. D. Darling
Reverend Bell Receives Doctor of Divinity Honor
Rev E M Bell formerly pastor of the local Presbyterian church has moved to Highland Kansas where he serves a charge. At Kansas University he delivered the baccalaureate sermon and then received the Doctor of Divinity degree from the board of trustees. The note recalls his hard early life, limited means, and perseverance through illness and family loss, with wide congratulations from Clermont and Ohio friends.
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E. M. Bell
Presbyterian Church
Highland
Kansas
Kansas University
Board of Trustees
Bell
Placy
Clermont
Ohio
The New Bounty Law Explained and Its Limits
The Courier explains the new bounty law for Civil War veterans, noting most claims have been paid but require full names with unit details. It applies to cases previously denied for lack of claim before July 28 1880, but excludes those who already received over 100 dollars or who did not serve two years. Ambiguity remains about overall relief.
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Courier
Pension Department
Washington State
Epworth Heights Camp Meeting Opens July Fifth
Epworth Heights hosts camp meeting July 5 to 14 with noted speakers Bishop Walden Dr MecKaig Dr Oliver Revs John Pearson Edmund Burdsall Bishop Spellmeyer Prof Enyart Mrs Coleman Revs Young and Dunham Dr Ketcham and others. Ground offers tents at reasonable rates and is a favored state resort with Rev O S Utter as superintendent and Rev J D Darling as cornetist. Veterans with 90 day service see pension rules change reducing furlough days and prompting potential remarks at the next G A R encampment.
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Epworth Heights
Bishop Walden
MecKaig
Oliver
John Pearson
Edmund Burdsall
Bishop Spellmeyer
Enyart
Coleman
Young and
Dunham
Ketcham
O. S. Utter
J. D. Darling
Off for Camp at Camp Perry Imagined Soldier Routine
A playful sketch describing a fictional 4 am reveille and a full daily schedule for Company K of the 1st regiment ON at Camp Perry near Lake Erie. The piece notes the imagined duties from reveille to taps and ends with humorous reflection on military camps.
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Camp Perry
Lake Erie
Perry
Body of Parker Donaldson Recovered from the Ohio
Parker Donaldson, a New Richmond boy long employed on the U S dredge boat Ohio, disappeared last Sunday night. His hat was found on the guard rail as the boat tied at Marietta. Remains were found Friday morning in the Ohio at Murrayville, shipped to Cincinnati for funeral services and burial. He was praised as a fine, well-behaved young man with a solid government service record.
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Parker Donaldson
Richmond
United States
Ohio
Marietta
Murrayville
Cincinnati
In Front Rank Palace in Hot Springs
The government residence in Hot Springs Arkansas stands as one of the citys most handsome homes. W Scott Smith the supervising officer of the government reservation occupies the castle like building. Built in foreign castle style it sits within grand grounds and is accessed by a gated asphalt approach. Mr Smith a Batavia boy rose from poverty to a high standing position.
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Hot Springs
Arkansas
W. Scott Smith
Mr. Smith
Stricken in Church Struck by Unseen Hand
John H. Fishback, a real estate dealer, was struck while in church by a hidden assailant previously blamed for harming him. He was taken home by carriage and recovering Monday. he has a history of heart disease and had a prior shock last winter. The report hopes for a speedy recovery.
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John H. Fishback
Oven Bird Request Triggers Courier Banter in Clinton County
Orange Frazer of Wilmington asks the Courier for an oven bird sample once common in Clinton County. The paper notes the species vanished from the area when price and scarcity rose and jokes about supplying an oven and appetite instead. It hints that C. N. Browning might provoke a local bird by hunting in Laurel, offering a humorous take on the old request.
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Courier
Wilmington
the Courier
Clinton County
Clermont County
Missour
Orange Frazer
Brother Frazer
C. N. Browning
Clermont
Lold
Laurel
Williamsburg Methodist Church to Undergo $4000 Improvements
The Williamsburg Methodist church plans a major upgrade costing 4000 dollars. A new 26 by 67 foot room will be added and a 60 foot tower erected, signaling local prosperity and renewed zeal among worshippers.
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Williamsburg
Make Ready for Floods Admonitions
The piece warns readers to prepare for inland floods by keeping gutters clear and deepened to divert water to outlets. It notes Kentucky floods and Ohio river levels, urges protection of new pavements and roadways from backwater and storm damage, and emphasizes preventative maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Ohio
Miami
Fourth of July through a troubled summer
A reflective essay on the Fourth of July of 1907 describing summer as a capricious, troublesome season. It laments modern pyrotechnics and casualties, questions the cost of celebration, and recalls youthful boyhood while hoping for safety and national pride.
Wedding Bells for Howard T. Lockwood and Anna Zimmer
Howard T. Lockwood wed Anna Zimmer at the bride’s mother's home in Williamsburg on Tuesday June 18 1907. Rev A M Dawson officiated as friends witnessed the ring ceremony. The groom is EF A Lockwood’s eldest son and a rising Clermont businessman. the bride is a Williamsburg community figure. They plan to relocate to New York with best wishes from many.
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Howard T. Lockwood
Anna Zimmer
Mary Zimmer
Williamsburg
Clermont
A. M. Dawson
EF. A. Lockwood
Bun Firm
New York
Death of Oldest Son in California Diphtheria
Mr and Mrs B C Ernst of Cornish California mourn the death of their eldest child a twelve year old boy who died of diphtheria on the 8th. The family recently relocated from Clermont County to California and many friends offer sympathy.
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B. C. Ernst
Corn ‘Tog
California
Clermont County
When Our Ship Comes In Hearts Return to Old Home Town
A nostalgic notice describes arrivals of home-comers from distant places by car, ship, and rail. It envisions modern changes in towns, including electric lights, new churches, bridges, and homes while recalling aging residents, family ties, and the omen of a grand homecoming fete in Bata via.
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Evry
Gods Acre
Lebanon Carnival Week Showcases Hospitality and Talent
The Lebanon community hosted a week of carnival events with horse and automobile parades, Warren county band mobilizations, vaudeville at the opera house, and nightly entertainments praised for hospitality and skill. J. W. Lingo supervised the celebration ensuring smooth, pleasurable proceedings. The Courier thanked E. Trovillo and J. W. Lingo for the invitation.
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Lebanon
Warren County
J. W. Lingo
E. Trovillo
Washington Minstrels Stage Fine City Hall Show
A thirty member Washington Minstrels gave a delightful Saturday night performance at city hall. Despite high costs for special cars supper and four paid performers, receipts covered expenses and left a neat surplus for new library books. Women organized the public entertainment with evident appreciation.
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City Hall
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