Lightning Strikes Cause Damage Across Clermont Area
A severe thunderstorm hit Clermont and neighboring areas last Thursday. Bethel farm hand Styles was struck under a tree and knocked unconscious. five cattle near Laurel were killed by a bolt. Wires, boxes, and house windows were damaged, with injuries to several residents including Mrs. Jane Clarke and Mr. E. L. Barr. Williamsburg and Felicity also recorded strikes and shattered glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Bethel
Young Styles
Laurel
Davin Corbin
Unfortunate Girl Faces Court for Industrial Home Fate
Lucy Dumford, a poor child, appeared before the probate court on Friday to determine if she should be admitted to the Girl's Industrial Home in Delaware. She wept and was supported by county charity officials and her mother, who is in the infirmary, as testimony showed she could become a state ward and be sent to the home. The Open Door Cab session featured L. D. Manning recounting pastoral verse followed by a discussion on poets' influence and plans to continue weekly meetings through month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Dumford
Delaware
Laura McMillen
Br. F. Acra
J. H. Orebaugh
Board of Visitors of
County Charities and Corrections
Manning
J. W. Kirgan
Louis Hicks
B. Q. Crane
Ten Thousand Brick Record Set by Laborer Wilber Sweet
Wilber Sweet a brick yard laborer set a speed and endurance record by moving 10 000 bricks 200 feet in five hours. Each load weighed 300 pounds and he worked on the run with no wasted time, using three trucks to shuttle loads. The feat, while impressive, underscores the limits of human endurance and health implications of such exertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber Sweet
Young Sweet
The Color Line Case At Findlay
Mrs. Mat tie White, a black plaintiff, sues H. P. Cherry for denying a soda under a local statute. Justice Baker rules the law unconstitutional and unenforceable against candy kitchens, sparking White’s anger and Cherry’s claimed triumph. Scratching and itching piles are advertised alongside Dean's Ointment at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay
Mattie White
H. P. Cherry
Cherry
Justice Baker
Baker
White
Mrs. White
Squire Baker
Supreme Court
Dean
Work of the Master Arrangements for Interesting Content in Columbus
The Columbus Christian Endeavor Union with about 900 members plans the 14th annual State convention in Columbus June 27 29. Delegates from across the state are to be housed and entertained with a wide program and renowned speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Christian Endeavor Union
Columbus
Christian Endeavorers
Portland
Maine
Olso
Tolei
Court matters and governor notes fill court page
Ohio court docket lists numerous cases including Milford Building and Loan versus Pierson with a sale decree. various gambling and assault pleas with fines. trustees versus estate of Kate Stoppekamp with 6 percent interest. several partition and appraisal actions. new cases including foreclosure and money claims. Governor Roosevelt praised for civil service board stance. Albany discusses exam fairness for public service applicants. local school board reappoints staff and schedules decoration day speaker and memorial events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. Carter
J. H. Orebaugh
A. J. Allen
Jacob Rapp
Lucinda M. Ross
Elisha Ross
Geo. G. Green
William Moreton
Loveland Mutual Building and Loan Company
Susan F. Williams
Henry Schuler
John Schuler
John Willenbrink
August Prigge
George Bennett
Robert A. Davis
Nora Bishop
Elizabeth Scott
Tragedy at Ripley as horseman fatally wounded
Thomas Thomson, a prominent horse buyer long known in Cincinnati, was shot at F. F. Boyd & Co.’s livery stable in Ripley. A. U. Scholter, a liveryman and storeman, was arrested after two shots, one striking Thomson in the head. Thomson remains in critical condition. Scholter posted $500 bond for May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Thomas
Thomson
F. F. Boyd & Co
Main
Kentucky
Ohio
C. W. Boyd
Brown County
Daniel Miller
A. UO. Scholter
Bambach
Mr. Scholter
T.S. Thomson
Cincinnati
A. Q O. Scholter
Scholter
Household treasures sold at Probasco estate auction
Auction of Henry Probasco Clifton estate featured inexpensive bric a brac and a wide range of furniture. Aparlor carpets and hall carpet fetched far under cost while paintings and statuary had already been moved. The May 15 sale covers house and grounds appraised at 95 000 though cost 400 000 with larger spending believed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Probasco
Clifton
Ezekiel
New York
Cincinnati
Ralph Crawford
Frey
Dennison
Monster Butler County Hog Weighs 1275 Pounds At Slaughter
Joseph Allen of the Cincinnati Price Current reports a Poland-China hog fattened by John W. Kyle in Butler County slaughtered March 9 at an unprecedented 1275 pounds. The three year old animal measured nose to tail seven feet, back width two feet six inches, neck girth five feet four inches, heart girth seven feet seven inches, flank seven feet eight inches, height four feet. Weight gains and corn feed details are given, noting a 830 pound body in November and a 445 pound gain in 105 days about 41 pounds daily, with 42 bushels of corn fed over the period and other technical notes on yield and losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Alien
Cincinnati
Butler County
John W. Kyle
Mr. Allen
Man from Point Isabel Attempts Suicide Over Religion
Charles Trees of Point Isabel was brought to Batavia and examined for insanity by Judge Griffith after a period of melancholy and meditation. He tried to cut his throat with a razor but was stopped. He was taken to the infirmary for papers and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Trees
Point Isabel
Batavia
Griffith
City Board of Health Appointments Named
At Monday night’s meeting the city appointed Dr. Charles Belt P F Jamieson William Tice C P Ferguson Henry Johnson and William Dennison to the board long term members to complete the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Connect
Board of Health
Charles Belt
P. F. Jamieson
William Tice
C. P. Ferguson
Henry Johnson
Willam Dennison
Burglars Blow Safe Open At Ashtabula Loan Office
Burglars blew open a safe in the loan association office at Ashtabula at high noon last week stealing about $300 in cash and checks. The safe sat before a plate glass window on a busy street and the crime could have been seen from the sidewalk. No arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashtabula
the Loan Association
More counterfeit stamps tied to local firms
Deputy Collector Connard reports counterfeit cigars and stamps found at Barnes Fire Bros Cass groceries Val Rice saloon Georgetown Stephens Bros Sardinia Kain Moyer Williamsburg. Twelve boxes on bands seized but kept for department ruling likely allowing sale after stamp tax payment by local dealers. Counterfeit 50 cent stamp bears Henry Clay blemish and star deficiency. No fakes found in Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connard
Jacobs
Barnes
Fire Bros
Cass
Val Rice
Georgetown
Ile
Stephens Bros
Sardinia
Kain & Moyer’s
Williamsburg
Henry Clay
Batavia
Localities Claim Several Aged Individuals and Occupations
Shirley Williams a 20 year old farmer of Bethel and Minnie Freak a 11S from Batavia are listed with Rev. Brokaw. Emanuel Yingling a telegrapher of Circleville age 59 and Suson Josephine Jennings of Ban tam age 51 noted with Rev. Bailey. Joseph Cummins a railroad fireman 22 from Brooksville Kentucky and Lottie Lee McAtee age 2 from Chile accompany Rev. Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Williams
Farmer
Bethel
Minnie Freak
Batavia
Rev
Brokaw
Emanuel Yingling
Circleville
Suson Josephine Jennings
Bantam
Bailey
Joseph Cummins
Railroat
Brooksville
Kentucky
Lottie Lee McAtee
Chile
Low Births Reported in Washington Township Precinct
The Wash ington township north precinct assessor reports only two births in 1398, down from 15 the prior year, with about 200 residents. If this rate continues the county could see only a small rise in births. The note calls for reports from other precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Pension Board Resumes Limited Examinations in Franklin
The old pension examining board remains active though on a smaller scale. Last week it received its first assignment in over five months to examine an invalid pension applicant in Franklin township. Clerk Dr. Bunn traveled to Franklin for the examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Scion
Pension Examining Board
Franklin Township
Dr. Bunn
Owensville man’s warrant leads to arrest of Mrs Workman
John Molitor of Owensville caused a warrant to issue against Mrs William Workman claiming fear of serious harm. Workman was arrested and arraigned before Squire Joseph, pleaded not guilty, and was required to post a 500 bond for the next court term or be jailed awaiting grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Gregory
William Carley
John Thomas
William Moore
Thomas
Budd Brooks
St. Peter’s Congregation
Kate Stoppekamp
William
Workman
John Molitor
Owensville
William Workman
Tobacco Breaks See Decline Then Rise In Prices
A weekly market note reports a steady drop in tobacco offered on the breaks, followed by continued price gains on common and medium grades. Weather favorable for drying suggests summer orders will appear soon, with packers aiming to load breaks next week. Rotation of sales for the week begins May 9 with Bodman Morris Cincinnati-Miami Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bodman
Morris
Cincinnati-Miami
Globe
Farmers Learn to Use Lime to Keep Stock Water Pure
An exchange notes that sprinkling lime in a stock tank prevents scum, preserving clean water for livestock. When lime loses strength, scum returns, so wash the tank and repeat the dose. It is cheap, harmless, wholesome, and can save animals’ lives.
Octogenarian Thomas Cazel Sees Old Friends Before Westward Trip
Thomas Cazel, once Olive Branch merchant and postmaster, now 82, travels with Clermont friends this week and plans a trip to California and the West next Thursday. He has not taken medicine in forty years and remains remarkably well preserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cazel
Olive Branch
Illinois
Clermont
California
West
Loveland Man Debuts on Stage in New York
Robert Hosea of Loveland, former Batavia baseball player, abandons baseball for the stage. After months of training in New York, he is announced to debut this week in the Empire City supporting a noted prima donna. He has developed a fine tenor voice and will pursue a music career alongside acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hosea
Loveland
Batavia
New York
Empire City
Hosea
Clarksburg Taxes Soar as Grocer Wendell Kline Expands
In Clarksburg West Virginia the yearly tax for a family averages $20 plus state and federal levies, a rate possibly unmatched in the nation. Wendell Kline, long a local merchant, leases White & Heinrici rooms for five years to expand his stock of groceries after outgrowing his current stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Kline
White & Heinrici
Decoration Day events planned across county with Olive Branch address
G A R posts plan observances and services with addresses in many towns. Olive Branch will host a 1 o clock talk by Brant of Cincinnati at M K E church. Clermont band to provide music. Town council aims to roof city hall with slate, bonds likely. estimate around 500 dollars. Lebanon: J M Samilton resigns as school superintendent to become bank cashier, then reappointed and to resign bank post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawill
Lebanon
G. A. R. Post
Monterey
Opera House
Olive Branch
Brant
Cincinnati
M. KE
Clermont
Hillin
Kain
J. M. Samilton
First National Bank
Prof Collins praised as Batavia schools head gains regard
Adams County New Era lauds Prof Collins for restoring order to the village schools after a bitter election era. He is described as an natural educator with state certificates who led a string of successful normal schools and high school programs. May fair in Jamieson's hall runs May 18 to 20 with concerts and a 16‑woman fan drill to raise funds for Taylor's Chapel M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
New Era
Collins
Batavia
Weat Union Board
Colling
Jamieson’s Hall
Ed Yancey
Taylor’s Chapel
M. EB
Church
Williamsburg Schools Board Rehires Superintendent and Promotes Staff
At the Williamsburg board meeting Prof. Wilson was re-employed as superintendent Mrs Garner advances to principal and Mr Varney and Miss Ella Behymer receive new positions. Tate township appointees listed with numbers and names. some positions filled others not hired. Also notice of the death of Mrs Walter Simmons of Laurel, widow of a deputy probate judge, died in Athens asylum aged about 48 leaving four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors of
Williamsburg Schools
Wilson
Garner
Varney
Ella Behymer
Walter Simmons
Laurel
Wrather
Florida
Athens
Davis
M. EK
Discovery of bubbling oil in East Fork near Bethel Bridge
Adam Kese reported oil bubbling up in the East Fork near Bethel Bridge yesterday. A stock company is forming to explore the ground, with drilling to begin if the vein is traced, and land values have increased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Bork
Bethel Bridge
Adam Kese
Counties reveal delegate counts for district totals
The list shows Adams 6 Allen 6 Athens 5 Belmont 2 Clark 11 Columbia 14, Dark es Kayette 5 Franklin 34 Guernsey 7 Harrison 5 Highland 7 Hocking 4 Jackson 7 Monroe Muskingumi Perry 7 Richland 8 Ross lu Vasa Wertz Washington 10 totaling 192 votes. It notes 621 delegates still to be selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uaubher
Coch County
Adams County
Allen
Athens
Belmont
Clark
Columbia
Darkes
Kayette
Franklin
Guernsey
Harrison
Highland
Hocking
Jackson
Monroe
Muskingumi
Perry
Richland
Ross Lu
Vasa Wertz
Washington
Startling discovery in Batavia shocks city papers
The Batavia papers trumpet a sensational find described as a relic from ancient medicine. The report inflates the event with grand headlines, but the narrator questions the hype and calls the coverage nauseating.
Mother of Senators Highlighted in Forty-sinth Senate Listing
In Ohio a list called the mother of the Senate appears to honor the new forty ninth session’s ten senators. Names include Joseph B Forv Ker and Marcus A Wenon of Ohio, Charles W Fair anks of Ohio, and others from West Virginia Kansas South Dakota and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Ita
Bucke
Olio
Joseph B Forv Ker
Ohio
Marcus A. Wenon
Charles W. Fairanks
Albergh
Soar Resister
Tadhg William B. Atuisan
Jaws
Norman
West Virginia
Steyhea
Thomas O. Copies
Motasay Lue
Baker
Kansas
Tames
Kyie
South Dakota
Survivors of Shiloh Battle Gather for GAR Meeting
The Shiloh survivors joined the Grand Army of the Republic in a local reunion. Members planned to attend the park opening, though the society requires more members before formal organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Nak
Narrow Escape From Carbolic Acid Mistake
A Bayatin area woman known for caution misread a bottle at night and swallowed carbolic acid believing it a remedy. She spat it out, rinsed with lard, and later soaked her lips with a handkerchief causing skin loss and severe pain until morning.
Clermont delegates weigh in on Ohio GOP nominating process
Republican delegates from Clermont County discuss supporting Judge James R. Swing as the gubernatorial candidate. Protocols instruct delegates to vote for Swing and use all honorable means to secure the nomination at the state convention in Columbus. Delegates named include A. W. Allen James Hicks W. Dawson KE Crane W. W. Dene nison Wh Jardine L. W. Iliten C H Leohard R V P Cross and Lewis Gelgir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawling
Lowell
Bush
George Printy
C.H. Leohard
Dr, Keewin
R. V P. Cross
Charles Treran
Lewis Gelgir
James TR
Republican Party
Otto
Ofice
Community Notes Show Visits and Local News
Ki Ferree of Cincinnati returns after visiting relatives here. Mr and Mrs A J Willie spent Sunday in Owensville. O C Hulick adds a room to his house. Dr Cover of Bantim visited relatives. Mrs Glayne and daughter Ziab were guests of Mrs F A Thirey. A ladies aid supper is planned at the home of Mr and Mrs Uplb Wednesday evening. Mrs Rufnig Whitaker and son Harver visited, then returned home from Cozzaduaie. Mrs Sherman Steward of Crosstown visited J C Honeker family. Mrs J O McMahan returned from a two week visit with parents at Rural. Andrew and Pred Tohrer visited Warren county and brother Lawrence Kilby Hartman. Miss Virginian Brown and Miss Lou Nichols called on Mrs M E B Martin. T B Frazier spent the week in Cincinnati. Mrs Dr Holden hosted her brother Rufus Shockey and family of Sicily. Hiley Arewine and Wile have moved to housekeeping in the Kaoight property on Main. Eddie Ort visited Maysville. Mrs Marian Boyd returned from Minneapolis. Herb Ebley and wife and son from Cincinnati visiting Calvin Arewine. Elliot Arewine returned from Cincinnati where he attended Munich Medical College. Howard McNutt visiting cousin Carl McNutt at Marathon. Excursion rates to Cincinnati drawn Monday. Frank McLean offers dental work on Third street. John Shenarlson of Cincinnati visiting Williamsburg friends. School board met and hired Willian Varney and Ella Behmer to fill two vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaneyend
Ziab
Mra
F. A. Thirey
J. O. McMahan
Jes
Andrew
Pred Tohrer
Warren County
Lawrence
Kilby Hartman
Virginian Brown
Lou Nichols
M. EB. Martin
Williamsburg
T. B. Frazier
Cincinnati
Dr. Holden
Rufus Shockey
Sicily
Hiley Arewine
Wile
Kaoight
Main Street
Eddie Ort
Maysville
Marian Boyd
Minneaporis
Herb Ebley
Calvin Arewine
Elliot Arewine
Munich Medical College
Howard McNutt Su
Carl McNutt
Marathon
Frank McLean
Offee
Third Street
John Shenarlson
C'reinnstl
Willian Varney
Ella Behymer
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Bethel Farm
L. D. Manning
Milford Home Building Company
State of Ohio
Christopher Roose
State
Clay C. Carley
Jared Lamarre
John and
Elizabeth McDulin
Milford B. & L. Co
Etta Spear
Henry Speer Jr
Govenor Roostvelt
Collier
Civil Service Board
Albany
Rivera
James Whitney
Mabel Cowen
HOG
BROWN
OLD Pension Board
Clarksburg
United States
Tate Township
Township Board of Education
Cliff Swing
Grace Dugan
Will Brown
Elbert Beck
Wd Pagley
Kate Trisler
Fidéfence Crane
L. Fitzpatrick
ULL
Bataci
Satavia
Sampson
CO Ti
KUS
JURO
Noaterey
Ki Ferree
A. J. Willie
O. C. Hulick
Etare
Dr. Cover
Bantim
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