Death of a Pioneer Thomas J Boyd of Batavia
Thomas J Boyd a longtime Batavia business man diesat his home Saturday night after a prolonged illness born in 1815 he helped build Batavia into a prosperous village married Amanda Nelson in 1883 their daughter Laura Mas Albert Heinrici survives with other family members funeral held Monday at his home with Rev Billman and M Jamieson delivering addresses and Mrs Charles Belt singing Homeland pallbearers include John Zurmuhle John Grant Frederick Gomier Allen Glancy Christian Jenike and Hiram Cade
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Thomas J. Boyd
Mr. Boyd
Stone House
Branch Hill Church
Batavia
Iro
John Bun
Amanda Nelson
Front Street
Laura
Mas
Albert Heinrici
Presbyterian Church
Billman
M. Jamieson
Charles Belt
John Zurmuhle
John Grant
Frederick Gomier
Allen Glancy
Christian Jenike
Hiram Cade
Samuel McGrayson
William Malott
Buford
W. H. Ireton
Bethel
T. C. Bragdon
Bantam
Larry Burdsall
Forest Grove
Harry
New York
Paris
Isaac Mckeever
Coats Mckeever
Beall
Wiliamsburg
John Armstrong
Georgetown
Penny
la Mother
Joseph Schilling
Lynch Ranyan
James
Williamaburg School
Ethel Walker
Willie Ireton
Wilson
Truman Marklay
Cincinnati
Teacher Taken Ill At Examination In Union Township
Miss Edith Hunt, daughter of John W. Hunt, Union township, fell ill during a local examination last Saturday. A physician attended, and she was taken home in critical condition. The notice also lists civil cases including Louisa Nelson vs Charles L. Hesse for $500, Henry Schuler vs John Schuler and four others partition, A. J. Allen treasurer vs Anna Price and others, and Edward Q. Crane administrator of Lazarus Green estate to sell real estate.
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Edith
John W. Hunt
Union Township
Louisa Nelson
Charles L. Hesse
Henry Schuler
John Schuler
A. J. Allen
Anna Price
Edward Q. Crane
Lazarus Green
Call for qualified appraisers in upcoming election
The article urges selecting capable appraisers for the next fall vote. It notes the ten year validity of the appraisement unless corrected by the board of equalization and calls for landowning, discerning candidates from both parties to protect the people.
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Board of Equalization
Marriage Licenses Issued as Easter Weddings Loom
Sherman Fitzpatrick age 34 of Salt Air weds Nora B. Vail 25 of Halington. Silas Baker 31 and Rosa Clemons 23 wed. Gordon Mickel 21 and Frances Hanlon 23 wed. Clifford Turner 31 and Fannie Van Horn 23 wed. January February March total 52, down from 58 last year. Strong Easter marriage trend predicted with more licenses likely.
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Sherman Fitzpatrick
Salt Air
Nora B. Vail
Halington
Davis
Silas Baker
Farmer
Blanchester
Rosa Clemons
Milford
Corwin Reed
Gordon M. Mickel
Summerside
Frances Verona Hanlon
Mt. Carmel
Spurrier
Clifford E. Turner
Indian Hill
Fannie van Horn
Reminiscence of a Clermont Poet Virgil A Lewis recalls Charles Robb
A note from Virgil A. Lewis of Ohio Valley college Ravenswood WV asks for data on Charles Robb a 19th century poet who wrote for this paper and war poems including Anne Bailey's Ride a Legend of the Knawha Robb born near New Richmond in 1826 was a farmer and Kentucky soldier who died in Monroe township in 1872 The piece notes Robbs literary influence and memory along with a burial of Thornton Perkins child from Cincinnati and a community funeral in Batavia.
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Virgil A. Lewis
Ohio Valley College
Ravenswood
West Virginia
Charles Robb
Anne Bailey
Courier
Columbus
Cincinnati
New Richmond
Parker's Academy
Kentucky
First
Monroe Township
Open Door Club Criticizes Press Pessimistically
The Open Door Club meeting chaired by W. E. Potts featured Frank Davis Jr presenting on the Modern American Newspaper with a bleak view of press corruption and sensationalism, denouncing Cincinnati papers while pension agent Arnold and Allen B. Nichols defended newspapers. Governor Dennison wavering, Grand Army and Knights of Pythias adjourned to the hall, and talk turned to local taxation for next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Potts
Frank Davis, Jr
Cincinnati
Judge Parrott
Billman
Hugh L. Nichols
W. R. Walker
Frank Davis
Batley
Belt
David McDonald
Arnold
Allen B. Nichols
Dennison
Grand Army
Knights of Pythias
G. A. Frazier
Boston
Pearl Bryan
Pauline
Young Davis
Tobacco market steady as buyers stay selective
The tobacco market shows heavy offerings with prices firm and demand from manufacturers steady. Goods under 8 cents rise slightly. best grades weaken due to poor conditioning. Few old stocks sell quickly. plant bed preparation remains unfavorable amid weather and planter apathy but recent market gains may lift sentiment. Rotations for week begin March 28 with Morris, Cincinnati-Miami, Globe, Bodmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Cincinnati-Miami
Globe
Bodmann
Ely Named Honorary Member of Ohio Centennial Board
Elmer C. Ely of Ban tam is appointed an honorary member of the Ohio Centennial Board of Commissioners for 1903 in Toledo. He will collect and ship Clermont County exhibits including grain fruits tobacco minerals woods and manufactured relics. Ely, a leading Clermont merchant from a pioneer family, is about 35 and highly prospered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer C. Ely
Bantam
Ohio
Attorney fatally shot in open court in Bowling Green
In Wood county last Saturday attorney Westenhaver was shot and killed in open court by opponent Zeltner who fled with his brother to Hoytville. A mob pursued them for lynching, they surrendered and were jailed.
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Bowling Green
Wood County
Westenhaver
Zeltner
Hoytville
Delaware College youths return home in good health
Nelson Cramer Will Keen and the Thalman brothers bright young men in attendance at Delaware College came home last week and will return today all in good health and looking well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Cramer
Will Keen
Thalman Brothers
Delaware College
County seat urges census inclusion and growth
The town emphasizes it has grown since the last census, noting 200 new babies and many families moving in. It claims a population of at least 1,500 and boasts being a booming, industrious county seat with many workers and opportunities, urging citizens to be counted next year.
Revival clash over sinners in New Richmond columns
The New Richmond Independent notes a debate sparked by Batavia revival coverage. The Courier replies claiming they were on the original rolls and jokes about finding ten just men in New Richmond, while residents question baptism and salvation in a playful exchange.
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New Richmond
Batavia
Scott
Move to establish Batavia telephone exchange
A metropolitan move to set up a Batavia telephone system hinges on subscriber numbers. The plan offers a regular exchange with free access to lines to Boston Monterey Williamsburg Bethel Felicity Chile Ripley Georgetown. Groceries businesses and many citizens would install telephones. rental is expected to be affordable for all.
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Batavia
Boston
Monterey
Williamsburg
Bethel
Felicity
Chile
Ripley
Georgetown
Soldier Parvin Buried in Clermont County
Stephen Parvin of company D seventh Ohio cavalry died last Friday at his home in Halington Clermont County. Funeral services were held at Mt Holly Christian church conducted by Rev Walker with Col Theodore Allen delivering an emotional eulogy. Veterans of the G A R led a solemn grave ceremony as Parvin was interred amid a large crowd and friends.
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Stephen Parvin
Seventh
Ohio Cavalry
Halington
Clermont County
Christian Church
Mt. Holly
Walker
Theodore Allen
Cincinnati
Parvin
Steve Paryip
General Grant
Allen
G. A. R. Post
Amelia
Steve Parvin
Elizabeth Leeds
Rose Archer
William Smith
Masonic
Springfield
Rebecca Scur
Fred Griffith
Batavia
G. E. Hall
Abraham Short
John Fiora
Steven Parvin
Rev. Walker
Covington
L OU
C. G. and
P. Railroad
J. Clegg Wrightett
Boston
Belle Gregg
Friends
Ed Nash
Forest Avenue
Walnut Hills
Captain Allen
G. A. i. Post
J. K. Hicks
Violet
Olive Branch
Ezekial Nash
Nominations Named for Williamsburg Township and Village Offices
The Republican slate includes Ezra Chatterton for trustee D. K. Peterson for treasurer J. E. Innis for assessor I. E. Jenkins for justice Parker Walker for constable in the township and C. H. Lochard for mayor T. G. Foster treasurer Lloyd Bryan marshal J. C. Rose A. T. Kain and A. W. Reed for council A. P. Chartterton G. H. Kain seek the schoolboard W. H. Beckett is township Democratic trustee J. E. Mee Keever assessor and Charles Childs constable run in the township. Democrats offer no corporation ticket.
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Willamsburg
Ezra Chatterton
D. K. Peterson
J. E. Innis
I. E. Jenkins
Parker Walker
C. H. Lochard
T. G. Foster
Lloyd Bryan
J. C. Rose
A. T. Kain
A. W. Reed
A. P. Chatterton
G. H. Kain
Democratic
W. H. Beckett
J. E. Mee Keever
Constable
Charles Childs
Two Explosions Hit Wilmington In Separate Incidents
A shotgun cartridge exploded in a Dean addition stove injuring a boy who may be crippled for life, with neck and head wounds but expected to recover. A gasoline stove fire on West Sugartree Street burned Mrs Hughes’s left arm and clothing, aided by neighbors to extinguish flames.
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Wilmington
Journal
John Flint
Dean Addition
Child Dies in New Richmond From Dog Poison Scare
In New Richmond a small boy died after a supposed ingestion of poison scattered for dogs. Coroner Hillin began an inquest but later reports indicated spinal meningitis caused the death, ending the dog poisoning theory for now while funeral arrangements proceed.
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New Richmond
Hillin
Clermont boy runs fine Cincinnati hotel for gentlemen
A souvenir programme from the Kiks banquet highlights John B. Ryland, a Clermont native now operating Hotel Honing on Vine Street near Fourth in Cincinnati. The hotel is described as epick and span new with popular rates and is praised as the nicest place in the city. Ryland invites friends to visit.
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Kiks
Cincinnati
John B. Ryland
Ryland
Vine Street
Fourth
Watchman Charley Defends His Time Against Townsfolk
Charles Robinson, a noted stone mason, argues his watch is accurate despite neighbors stating otherwise. He maintains he set it at the station and refuses to concede fault even after Cincinnati and the depot’s time show him fifteen minutes behind. John Robinson concedes nothing, muttering his watch is faulty after the depot master confirms the depot time. Sweet Hood's Sarsaparilla ad follows, touting nerve and stomach benefits. Boxwell pupils face a Saturday examination on April 1 for promotion opportunities.
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Charles Robinson
John Robinson
Charley
Cincinnati
Government House
Protected Birds and The Clerk's Office Use Of A New Typewriter
The article lists birds protected by law in Ohio and notes that hats from other states may bring non native birds. It also highlights a new desk typewriter in the clerk's office praised for efficient, permanent records and cost savings, with Joe Larkin urging commissioners to fund it.
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Ohio
Joe Larkin
BOCAVE CAPTURED AND TROOPS ADVANCE ON INSURGENT CAPITAL
Reported breakthrough near the insurgent capital with General McArthur set to push forward after a rest day. A bridge deemed safe. Officers and men praised for gallantry. Colonel Egbert killed in action asking to be buried on the field with the words I am satisfied. Monuments planned for his memory.
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McArthur
Firs
Groom Weds Miss Fannie Hanlon In Simple Home Ceremony
Gorden Mike who has run the creamery for six months married Miss Fannie Hanlon on Sunday evening March 26. Rev Spurrier officiated at the bride's home. The couple, after a brief visit with relatives, headed to De Graff Ohio and then Bradleytown Pennsylvania to begin their new life.
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Gorden Mike
Fannie Hanlon
Rev. Spurrier
de Graff
Ohio
Mr. Mikel
Bradleytown
Pennsylvania
March's Unyielding March Strikes With Fiery Phrase
The excerpt laments March's harsh both literal and figurative weather and warlike momentum. It contrasts a lionlike March with a sunny but frigid sky, noting political strain in the Philippines and a longing for relief through brief sunshine and resilient spirits.
Easter Services and Local Social News Across Town
Easter services are planned for next Sunday at several churches. The D. of BR. team led by W. M. Scott visited Georgetown Friday for Lodge Inflation work, reporting a grand time and a flourishing lodge. M. E. protracted meeting continues with intense interest. Miss Charlotte Boyer is praised as an eloquent speaker.
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D. of BR
W. M. Scott
Georgetown
Anti-Saloon League
Walter Wilson
Clark
Cincinnati
Charles Henning
Williamsburg
Emma Ellsberry
Indiana
Mary Ellsberry
Conard Crouch
Levi Beck
Portsmouth
B. C Fewell
Fewell
Fiere
Baptist Association
Amelia
Teachers Association
Bonebrake
Bessie Clark
Walter Rader
New Richmond
Bethel
Fred Fagley
William Brown
Funeral for Steven Parvin in Mt Holly
The funeral for Steven Parvin who died at his home March 24 was held at the Christian church Sunday. The Christian Endeavor society plans an entertainment at the church next Sunday evening and invites all. Sunday school officers were elected: N J Liston superintendent, C M Edwards assistant, Ada Woods secretary, Stella Henning assistant, Harry Lytle treasurer, Bert Ketchum assistant, Mrs M Edwards organist, Louisa Geyser and Pearl Danby librarians.
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Mt. Holly
Steven Parvin
Christian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Newton Malick
John Wealls
Cincinmat
Huldah Maphed
Agnes
James Smith
Ametia
Elijah Myrick
John Beck
Bethel
J. B. White
Bond Hill
Amanda Wolf
Batavia
Nlerman Fallow
Iggineport
Widner
Madison Butler
Hamlet
Amelia Local News and Obituaries Snippet
Amelia notes record visits from William Smith and Abraham Short, birth and death notices for Rebecca Scur and Steven Parvin, plus community updates on schools, gatherings, and local trades. Memorials include the Parvin civil war veteran funeral at the Christian church and cemetery.
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Clermont
Thornton Perkins
Will Bishop
Bastile
Toledo
Cen
Popular Hotel
Hood
Boxwell
Bocave
Egbert
Sally
Clackman
United States
Philippines
John Huntington
Clermont Baptist Association
Amelia Church
Old Morpheus
Walter Thomas
Ife
Adcmand
West Amelia
Frank Kirgan
Newtown
Baily Wail
Va Gillet
Curly
White Oak Schoo
Kate Godfrey
Nannie Day
Luella Conklin
Norwood
George Rymell
Crosstown
James Runyan
Lizzie Heslar
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
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