Clermont County Officials Face Misdeal Over Mis Funds
Clermont county commissioners discuss a proposed compromise to settle debts tied to ex recorder Richard Stump and ex officio misclaims involving Dick Stump and Vernon Lytle. The plan would pay 300 to Stump and discard 2400 in county debts, while injunctions seek to block further action. Attorney Frank Roberts questions the move as the commissioners lack authority to resolve the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Williams
Williams
East Fork
Dick Stump
Clermont County
Richard Stump
Stump
William Ellis
Edward Stump
Bishop
Frank Roberts
New Richmond
Lytle and Ellis
Roberts
Bata
Hutchinson
Boss Stripped as Hutchinson Breaks Ranks
The article depicts Mr. Hutchinson defying the board’s authority, declaring independence from the boss's control. He resigns, saying he is going home, after which Mr. Bishop’s influence over the board appears crippled if not ended. Public reaction favors Hutchinson’s stand against the bosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop
Hutchinson
Lash
Election Tragedy in Fayette County Ends in Death
In Milledgeville Fayette county a month after a local option vote Fred Marchant a 27 year old dry election worker was killed by saloon keeper Kirby who shot him in the abdomen and then wounded bartender Warning in the saloon Kirby was later arrested and charged with murder in the first degree the grand jury indicting him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Fayette County
Fred Marchant
Kirby
Marchant
Hitch Re elected Grand Recorder After Audit Vindication
Charles P. Hitch, a county native and Illinois Republican leader, faced reports of deficien cies in his A O U W accounts. A Saint Louis panel audited the books to the cent, vindicating him and prompting re election as Grand Recorder and presentation of a diamond studded badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Hitch
Republican
Illinois
Hitch
East Saint Louis
Recent Nuptials Across Ohio Show Multiple Couples Tied
Several couples united in marriage in early May 1907 across Ohio towns. E F Stauffer of Cincinnati wed Miss Emma Hoffmiler of Sweet Wine, and Carry McAftee of Feenburg wed Miss Jane Cox of Lindale. Roger Monteith wed Miss Hannah Bogart, both residents of New Richmond, in ceremonies led by Rev. Edmund Bardsall or Rev. Burdeal at local parsonages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond Bardsall
Batavia
Ohio
E. F. Stauffer
Cincinnati
Emma Hoffmiler
Sweet Wine
Edmund Bardsall
Carry McAftee
Feenburg
Misa Jane Cox
Lindale
Edmund Burdeal
M. B. Parsonage
Roger Monteith
Hannah Bogart
New Richmond
Blaze at Bethel destroys Rose and Fisher mill
A large saw mill owned by Rose & Fisher in Bethel was burned last night. Insurance coverage is $2,200 while loans totaling $4,000 are affected. The fire origin remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose & Fisher
Bethel
French Widow Claims Tissander Estate in Ohio Court
A Brown County hearing centered on whether a French woman remains lawful widow of late Tissander after his France marriage and later American life. Judge Markley overruled a demurrer, Judge Parrott followed suit, allowing the French widow’s case to proceed. the case links to an uncle of former State Senator Tissander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tissander
Highland Co
Markley
France
Parrott
Blaze on Bantam Line Damages Telephone and Interurban Wire
A trolley pole struck a private wire at L. W. Hitch’s home as an Interurban car passed at 8:15. Live copper caused a blaze that burned the line boxes and ringing coils, destroying miles of insulated wire. The line was temporarily repaired and will need further overhaul before full service returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Hitch
Bids Discrepancy Prompts Gunderley Apgar Review
Force Apgar of Owenaville reported a bid divergence for painting the public building due to differing specifications. A later review shows Gunderley and Apgar bid on different items, with Gunderley high on painting and low on gutters, Apgar opposite. Commissioners urged bids match published specs without verbal changes.
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Force Apgar
Owenaville
Gunderley
Courier
Cccei
Treee Ee
Apgar
Reciprocity Day Postponed for Woman's Club Meeting
The Woman's Club meeting delayed from May 18 at Mrs. Dial's home to May 25.
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Woman's Club
Mre
Dial
Golden Wedding Celebration In Williamsburg
Mr and Mrs G A McNutt marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a dinner at home which drew a large and sociable crowd from Williamsburg. Citizens arrived with hampers and tokens of affection, making the afternoon a delightful surprise. Only two guests had attended the original wedding, Mr and Mrs T K Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. McNutt
Williamsburg
McNutt
T. K. Ellis
Commencements for Batavia High Class of 1907
The Batavia high school class of 1907, eleven members, will present their evidences of ability at city hall Thursday evening. The program includes speakers and topics such as The Making of To-morrow and The Evils of Child Labor with Batavia orchestra music. Tickets are on sale at Nash Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia High School
City Hall
Batavia Orchestra
Nash Pharmacy
Shirley E.griffith
Emma E Knauer
Cloae, Duchemin
Alice Slade
Dean Barr
Universal Peace
May graduates celebrate with promenade and dances
After exercises the graduates and escorts march to the armory or ride in carriages if weather allows. The evening features dancing and music as birdsong signals the end of the high school career. Two baseball games are set for Saturday afternoon at the park between Milford and Batavia with 15 cents admission. Alumni are asked to bring exact fees for Saturday night. Georgetown commencement announced for May 28 at the M. E. church with a monogram and motto G H S. The Georgetown high school class has 16 members.
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Milford
Batavia
Alumni Association
Georgetown
M. E
Georgetown High School
Gloria Honestas Sapientia
Bethel Ball Park Opens With Richland New Richmond Game
Bethel Ball Park opens this Saturday with a game between the Richland team of New Richmond and the home squad. Gates open at 2:45 with the cadet band playing as spectators gather and until the game ends. The park is enclosed and grounds are in fine order.
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Richland
New Richmond
They all became rich in experience a California tale end
J Warren Penn recounts a 1852 Nevada City chapter with his twin brother S M Penn. They dodge mistaken identity at a restaurant, mine in Nevada City, and depart for home in 1858 via Panama and New York. The memoir notes he is now the sole surviving of the original 19 and signs from Hamlet Ont. May 11 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Bradley
Mr. Bradley
Bradley
California
Plains
Charlie Ashburn
Nathaniel Barber
Nevada City
Waterfield
Mr. Turner
Marysville
Sacramento
San Francisco
Panama
Gargona
Charges River
Aspinwall
New York
Kingston
Jamaica
Lake Shore Railroad
Cincinnati
Maysville
Moscow
J. Warren Penn
Hamlet
Onto
Counties to pay expenses of township and village elections
Secretary of State Mr Thompson has ruled all counties must bear the costs of upcoming township and village elections. The decision cites sections 2966 27 and states the county treasury must fund all election expenses, despite earlier plans to assign costs to municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Thompson
Conference Called Off By Republican Leader
Senator Dick revoked a Columbus Republican leaders conference intended to ease party tensions. He said the meeting would be postponed indefinitely due to misunderstandings and opposition, hindering unanimous action at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Charles Dick
Doctors Day at Loveland Hosts Medical Society Session
The 39th Miami Valley Medical Society meets at the Presbyterian church in Loveland on Tuesday May 21. The program features case reports by Dr A C Roberta of Morrow and papers by E B Stevens of Loveland and Dr Breman of New Richmond, followed by business and a country dinner. In the afternoon Dr T A Mitchell of Owensville presents a paper on Femoral Fracture in the Aged with a 100 year old patient, Dr Austin of Wilmington discusses Typhoid Fever, Dr Kreidler of Lancet Clinic on Rest in Physiologic Therapies, and Dr T Trumble of New Vienna concludes with a case report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Valley Medical Society
Presbyterian Church
Austin
Wilmington
Kreidler
Lancet Clinic
T. Trumble
New Vienna
Flower Day Observed at M. E. Church and World Sunday School Day
Next Sunday the M E church observes flower day with all attendees urged to wear a flower. The event marks World Sunday School Day with children asked to stay for services. Sunday school at 9 a m preaching at 10 30 subject Our Sunday School Garden. June for League at 2 p m Epworth League anniversary and Installation at 6 30 evening service 7 30 address One Young People and the Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BE
Burdeau
Epworth
Memorial Sermon for G A R by Rev Fischer at City Hall
The memorial sermon for the G A R will be preached by Rev Dr Fischer of the U B church replacing the earlier announced speaker Dr Lee. Services are set for Sunday the 26th at 2 p m in City Hall with music by the Batavia orchestra and all citizens urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A.R
Dr. Fischer
U. B. Church
Lee
City Hall
Batavia
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