Heel factory at Batavia makes shoes and jobs the workforce
The Batavia heel works in the old M E church building employs about twenty men from Batavia and surrounding areas. Workers describe heel making with leather stock, punches, and brads to form heels, with daily output planned at 12 000 heels and payroll around 700 weekly. The plant’s capital is cited at 10 000 dollars and future plans include quarters near the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
M. E
Cincinnati
Bee
Daylight Trips on the Detroit and St. Clair Rivers Edition
Printers expect delivery around April 15 for the 1902 free distribution magazine Daylight Trips by White Star Line. Profusely illustrated scenes span Lake Erie Detroit river and Lake St Clair with Toledo Detroit and Port Huron city views. Reading matter highlights points of interest. J W Cannan is General Agent Toledo Ohio.
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Detroit
St. Clair
White Star Line
Lake Erie
Detroit River
Lake
J. Clair
Toledo
Port Huron
J. W. Cannan
Loadstone used as surgical instrument in eye repair
William Reeves of the C G and P railroad was hospitalized for eye injury after a metal fragment pierced his eye during hammer work. Dr E M Brown removed glass and examined the eye, then used a magnet to extract a tiny steel fleck. Reeves recovered and returned to work with both eyes sound.
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William Reeves
Presbyterian Hospital
Cincinnati
E. M. Brown
Reeves
Brown
Agricultural Letter Concludes on Ohio Crops and Stations
The letter from Lowell Roudebush discusses tobacco and sugar beet prospects in Ohio, calls for sub stations near Germantown and in the limestone belt, and urges expansion of research on wheat, corn, potatoes, alfalfa, and other crops. It notes Wooster Strongsville Neapolis stations and warns Ohio yields may fall short of twenty million bushels without new practices.
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Elmiray
D.R. Hunt
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
Tremont
Montgomery County
Germantown
Wooster
Strongsville
Neapolis
Board of Control
Lowell Roudebush
Emperor William Discovers American Buckwheat Cakes
The German Emperor William II enjoyed American buckwheat cakes with maple syrup during a Hamburg visit aboard the Princess Victoria Louise. He praised the dish and sent his Deutschland chef to learn the recipe, taking a two day course in American cookery. The batter uses buckwheat, wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and milk, cooked on a hot griddle.
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New York Herald
William II
Germany
Victoria Louise
Herr Fahrenheim
William
Batavia Republicans Nominate Local Officers
In Batavia last Saturday primary ballots named M. Cover for trustee Frank Kain for clerk and Tim Curliss for assessor. Curliss led a four-man race with 68 votes but Holter withdrew. Brown 45 and Anderson 43. Both Curliss and Kain expected to win again amid a strong ticket of trusted locals. Foley's Kidney Cure is sold by Dr. John Bunn & Son.
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M. Cover
Frank Kain
Tim Curliss
Batavia
Tim Curlises
W. M. Brown
George Anderson
A. H. P. Holter
Holter
Curlins
Brown
Anderson
Toran
Curlisa
Afton
Kain
Cover Ia
Lively clash at West Loveland Republican primary
In West Loveland the Republican primary exploded into chaos as Walker Rich and Jerry Payne battled for precinct control. A tally of 99 ballots preceded a reopened box dispute, with Judge Everhart and a mob guarding the box while workers fled for supper and legal guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Loveland
Walker Rich
Symmes Township
Jerry D. Payne
W.H. Everhart
William
Williamsburg
James Bell
Payne
Mr. Everheart
Bell
Everheart
Everhart
Rich
Laport
Paxton
All White Tickets Proposed for Elections
Charles Brannock proposed a bill last week to ban colored paper for tickets used in elections of officers of a joint stock company. It targets building associations where annual elections are lively and sometimes resemble a hot day primary with beer and money involved. Tickets would be uniform in size and layout.
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Charles Brannock
Reverend Billman’s Church Card and County Sheep Claims Note
Batavia Presbyterian Church invites strangers to services led by Pastor Howard Billman at Wood and Fourth. He offers visits at home or study on Main Street. The Lebanon Patriot reports Warren County commissioners handling dog tax funded sheep claims with dividends when dog tax funds fall short, using sheep values and tax duplicates as bases.
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Howard Billman
Batavia Presbyterian Church
Corner Wood
Fourth Streets
Mestiggs Secor Hentet Haere
The
Lebanon
Warren County
Patriot
Eac
Court Matters and Civil Actions Before Court
John RB Clark administrator and The Home Insurance Company of New York have moved for filing a third amended petition in Geo. L. Noelp v John F Noelp with an order of sale. Malich Anderson v Cincinnati Railway Company: judgment for plaintiff and appeal to circuit court. bond $250. Nora Bishop v Jane Willlame et al quiet title. Anderson v Cincinnati Street Railway Company: new trial motion overruled. Irene Davin Walte v James Edward Waite: divorce decree for Wilful Absence. New cases: Jane McAllister v Charles Lowell Cooder attachment. Helen Clasgens v Anthony G Oldberding and ten others partition. Rennard Beckelheimer v Moses Rogers bastardy. Derricks executor v H C Derrick for money. Fayera and Lucy Denser damages $5000. Plaintiff alleges defendant rubbish on street spooked horse, injuring driver.
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John RB
Clark
the Home Insurance Company
New York
Geo. L. Noelp
John F. Noelp
Malich Anderson
The
Cincinnati Railway Company
Ciicuit Court Court
Nora Bishop
Jane Willlame
Cincinnati Street Railway Company
Irene Davin Walte
James Edward Waite
Jane McAllister
Charles Lowell Cooder
Helen Clasgens
Anthony G. Oldberding
Renna’d Beckelheimer
Moses Rogers
A. P. Derricks
Ruth Daniels
H. C. Derrick
F. H. Fayera
Lucy Denser
Deposit totals error clarified for New Richmond bank
The Courier incorrectly reported deposits subject to check at 77 000 48. The notice fixes the record by including certificates of deposit and certified checks totaling 48 590 04, bringing the correct overall amount to 121 200 87. The error arose from listing only deposits subject to check.
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New Richmond
The Robinson Sewer Monuments Local Initiative
The sewer from Robinson's drug store to the bridge is finished and functioning. Property owners along the line tapped the pipes to drain cellars, at expense to Mr. Robinson of about a thousand dollars, but the system will add value to his property and end the nuisance.
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Robinson's Drug Store
Lindsley’s
Glancy’s
Hoerner’s
Kline’s
Robinson
Golden 50th Anniversary Invitation in Batavia Ohio
Friends of the aged couple Mr and Mrs William R Ely recall their golden wedding anniversary. The invite requests attendance on Saturday evening March 22 1902 in Batavia Ohio marking fifty years of marriage.
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Batavia
Ohio
Right of Way Sought for C G P Traction into Batavia
Citizens hear that the C G P Traction Company will extend its line to Batavia if the town grants the right of way. The project would require about 1500 dollars for land purchases in the bot toms but promises clear benefits and modest cost for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.G. & P. Traction Company
Batavia
Easter Hats on Display at Missee Marsh Exhibition
Missee Marsh hosts an exhibition this Saturday March 22 featuring a fine display of Easter hats and novelties. Ladies are cordially invited to shop the goods and prices.
Local Farm Pairings and Names Noted in County Records
Oren L Barber 62 farmer from Brown county and Nettie B Boice from Bethel are listed along with Rev Newton. Clifford Sellers 23 teamster from Forestville and Bertha Engelage 23 of Williamsburg appear in the same record highlighting individuals and residences.
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Oren L. Barber
Farmer
Brown County
Nettie B. Boice
Bethel
Rev. Newton
Clifford Sellers
Forestville
Bertha Engelage
Williamsburg
Woman's Club Elects New Officers and Schedules March Meeting
At the annual meeting last Saturday the Woman's Club elected officers for 1902 03 headed by Mrs Frank Davis as president and Miss Elma Townsley as vice president A March 2 regular meeting is planned at Mrs J F Dial s home Henry Moler of Winchester moves broom plant to Williamsburg to add steam power and seeks 100 acres of broom corn from farmers for factory work The Citizens Telephone Company installs a free drop box for Batavian Improvement Company at Parrott s law office a charitable community contribution.
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Woman's Club
Frank Davis
Elma Townsley
Cecile Hulick
Jennie Penn
Geo. F. Baum
J. F. Dial
Mancalay
Henry Moler
Winchester
Williamsburg
Hhis
Citizens’ Telephone Company
Batavian Improvement Company
Parrott
Local Notes and Short News Highlights
Miss Aggie Moerlein travels to Cincinnati to visit friends. Emma Curlie and David Brothers wed in Batavia with Rev. Billman officiating. Liston returns after a week with Mrs. H. M. Lytle. Andrew Hollinger family move to Keltch property in Walnut Hills. Henry Danby and son leave to resume well drilling near Carthage. Ort Robinson and Harriet Hitch visit Perintown parents. Dr. Bell from Lindale seen in town. Bessie Pearce of Norwood visiting the Lytles. Charles Darby and daughter Ethel hosted in Williamsburg. Gail Steelman hosts a gathering last Wednesday. George Gardner very ill with Dr. Dean attending. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Smith visit Bethel relatives. Mrs. George Huntington of Amelia visits sister. Mrs. Will Bauer of Elk Lick visiting Laura Brotherton. Henry Warren visits friends in Bethel. Charles Kincaid sells a fine onion crop this week. Mrs. M. Edwards ill with la grippe. Christian chapel thanks helpers for bell purchase.
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Aggie Moerlein
Cincinnati
Emma Curlie
David Brothers
Batavia
Billman
Leon
Liston
H. M. Lytle
Andrew Hollinger
Walnut Hills
Keltch
Henry Danby
Eon
Carroll
Carthage
Ort Robinson
Slater
Harriet Hitch
Perintown
Mia
James Aiten
Sanday
Bell
Lindale
Our Village
Bessie Pearce
Norwood
Charles Darby
Ethel
Williamsburg
Thomas Danby
Gail Steelman
George Gardner
Dean
Samuel Smith
Bethel
George Huntington
Amelia
Enoch Myrick
Will Bauere
Elk Lick
Laura Brotherton
Henry Warren
Charles Kincaid
M. Edwards
Christian Chapel
Christian Church
Taxpayer fury over Clermont county fraud and tax excess
A local editorial blasts Clermont county officials for alleged embezzlement by Jon Davis and others, noting examiner Wood's report of eight thousand dollars unlawfully taken, a court judgment against the Clermont Sun for 160 dollars, and calls taxpayers to resist tax hikes and compromised repayments.
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Clermont County
Wood
Clermont Luw
C. B. Nichols
Lockwood & White
the Sun
Markley
Georgetown
Parrott
Mr. Nichols
H.L. Nichols
Davis
Sap
Clermont Sun
Paliry
John Davis
C.B. Nichols
Davia
Burglary and Vandalism Plague Hulington Area
A gang of burglars again raided homes in Hulington with daytime break-ins. Alfred Ogden’s house suffered theft and vandalism totaling over a hundred dollars plus damaged clothing and pantry items. Residents urge swift arrest and stronger punishment to curb the menace.
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Hulington
Uncle Sam
Alfred Ogden
Halington
Died at Reveille Joseph Applegate Pioneer Civil War Soldier
Joseph Applegate a 75 year resident and Civil War veteran died early this morning. He was among the county’s oldest pioneer families and a respected farmer. Funeral arrangements not yet announced. A Crosstown fire destroyed Edward Oligee’s barn and stored tobacco with other farm goods. neighbor effort saved the house. Loss around 1000 with partial insurance.
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Joseph Applegate
Twnship
Edward Oligee
Crosstown
Losa
Committee urges orders for sample ballots now
Committeemen and others desiring sample ballots should place their orders with this office at once, all the same will not be filled after the form has been taken down. Those interested will be governed accordingly.
Comprehensive school review questions and exercises list
A dense slate of classroom prompts covering U S history including the Civil War, abolitionist founder of the Liberator, and early U S railroads. It also contains mental arithmetic, reading pedagogy, theory and practice in teaching, science health topics, grammar, and composition exercises from Bates and Schaeffer with varied problem sets and essay prompts.
Monterey Community Notes Highlight Local Appointments
Sheridan South of Toledo joins W R Aber John Pate and James Croasly in appraising Michael Yeager estate Monday. Harmon Cover of Columbus and Cincinnati Traction Company conducted Boston business Saturday. A J Willie and wife visited Boston Sunday with her mother. Chistian church engages 8 A Cook to preach next year and occupy the East Monterey parsonage. Zach Brunk hires Sheridan South for summer work. J Honaker, recently moved to Williamsburg, stays nearby for school. At the Democratic convention J B Turner nominated for clerk Joseph Brown for trustee and Warren Moorehead for assessor.
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Monterey
Zach Brunk
Sheridan South
Toledo
J. ©. Honaker
Williamsburg
J. B. Turner
Joseph Brown
Warren Moorehead
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the Robinson Sewer
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Batavia Woman's Club
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Ers
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Schaeffer
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Johnson’s Store
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