Republicans Sweep District and County Races in County Election
Republicans landed most offices as Taft era fell with Wilson's wins nationwide. In Clermont county, J W Tarbell led the judicial race while Dfess Joseph Cole Rogers won majorities in several seats. The county saw record turnout with early voting and countywide surprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Fess
William A. Joseph
Harry
Joseph
Walker
United States
Clermont County
Taft
Wilson
Hamilton County
Porto Rico Funerals and Street Cars Captivate Courier Reader
Miss Elsa Johnson, a Monterey native and Batavia trained teacher, sends a letter from Porto Rico describing local funeral customs and the small streetcars of Mayaguez. She notes processions led by acolytes and priests, horse drawn funerals, and the unique rural and urban practices that color life abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsa Johnson
Jonathan Johnson
Monterey
Batavia
Porto Rico
Mrs Edwards Made Life Member Of Mission Boards
Mrs C M Edwards longtime recording secretary of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Board of the Southern Ohio Christian Conference was made a life member of the Foreign Missionary Board of the American Christian Convention at the conference session in Fincastle Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Edwards
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Board
Southern Ohio Christian Conference
Foreign Missionary Board
The
American Christian Convention
Fincastle
Ohio
Masquerade Party at Main Street Home Entertained Friends
Donald Jamieson and sister Miss Catherine hosted a masquerade gathering last Thursday at their Main street residence. Guests arrived in diverse costumes including the fat man the lean man Topsy Irish Pat and partner Mike and the clown. The unmasking brought surprises and refreshments were served as the evening ended with praise for a delightful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Jamieson
Catherine
Main Street
Topsy
Pat
Mike
Fire at Smyth Bros Department Store in Batavia
A small blaze broke out Wednesday around 4 pm at Smyth Bros Department Store when a customer stepped on a floor match, igniting a cotton bale. Water was used to extinguish it and damage is estimated near $600 with the crowd evacuating the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Smyth Bros
Couple relocates to Florida open new hardware store
Thomas Applegate and his wife left yesterday for Florida to establish a new home. He shipped his hardware stock and household goods and will open a store on arrival, as Batavians regret their departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Applegate
Florida
Mr. T
Masquerade Party at I. O. O. F. Hall a Success
Batavia lodge Daughters of Rebekah hosted a masquerade party at the I O O F Hall last Thursday night. The hall shone with jack o lanterns and leaves as guests in masks and street dress mingled. After a stroll the crowd enjoyed a varied lunch followed by games before departing pleased with the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Lodge
Daughters of Rebekah
Court Cases Summary of Settlements and Divorces
Frank Meeker v Miller settled and dismissed with costs paid and record waived. Edgar Starry v Griggs judgment for 72.95 and foreclosure of chattel mortgage. Amelia Woodruff estate case sale confirmed and will construed. Durham entitled to reimburse claims paid in life. distribution ordered. Nash v Akers settled and dismissed with costs paid and record waived. Hutchinson v Hutchinson decree for divorce on cruelty. plaintiff custody of child. Ulrey v Ulrey decree for divorce on willful absence. plaintiff restored to maiden name Floyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Meeker
Geo. W. Miller
Edgar Starry
M. B. Griggs
A. B. Roessler
Amelia Woodruff
Edgar Durham
Testatrix
Lafayette Nash
Dora Akers
Marie M. Hutchinson
George P. Hutchinson
D. W. Murphy
Charles L. Ireton
Chas. H. Woodmansee
Marriage Licenses and Will Filing Notices
Marriage licenses: Thomas Gilfullen of New Richmond and Carrie Burkhardt of New Richmond. Will filed: Thomas W. Lytle of Batavia leaves debts and funeral expenses paid, residue to nephew Vernon C. Lytle, named executor without bond. witnesses BE Smith, George W. Wolf, Edwin C. Ely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gilfullen
New Richmond
Carrie Burkhardt
Thomas W. Lytle
Batavia
Vernon C. Lytle
BE. T. Smith
George W. Wolf
Edwin C. Ely
Property transfers and a health ad in the local notices
A series of land transfers listed by executor and administrator include 199 acres in Williamsburg Township from John Sprague to A A Sprague for 6000 dollars, and numerous parcels in Bethel, Loveland, Batavia, Cincinnati Camp Grounds, Pierce and Milford Townships with prices from 1 to 6000 dollars. An unrelated health ad touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for impure blood and sluggish liver, priced at 1.00 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sprague
A. A. Sprague
Williamsburg
Frank Howard
Nancy G. Fossil
Bethel
Margaret KE. Schuyler
Hopping
Loveland
John Grossnickle
Wm. E. Grossnickle
Wayne Tp
Nellie H. Lytle
Lou M. Ely
Batavia Village
Thomas Taylor
Henry Tucker
Emma EK. Mirick
Fred L. Mirick
Cincinnati Camp Grounds
W. RB. Fee
Jesse Pribble
Moscow
Paul M. Rapp
Maurice Stolles
White
Tate Tp
Sarah A. Perrin
Good Insurance Fire in Forestville Destroys Two-Story Storefront
Fire alarm woke Forestville residents last Thursday as flames damaged a two story building housing a post office and general store. Estimated loss is $5,000 with insurance. Neighboring hamlet efforts saved adjacent property, and a Cincinnati fire engine arrived after the blaze was out. the cause remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestville
Markley
Cincinnati
Batavia Armory Nears Completion and Town Improvements
The Batavia armory is nearing completion and praised by state inspectors for workmanship and materials. The Masonic Temple receives finishing touches and is set to open by December 1. Jewelers E. B. Scott & Son enhance Main street with a rebuilt front, improving town appearance and property value. An aside notes Chamberlain's Tablets as a stomach remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Barr
Masonic Temple
H. B. Glancy & Co
Main Street
E. B. Scott & Son
Social notes from Mt Holly area and regional visits
Mrs. Harriet Robb travels to Zanesville to see Dr BE M Brown and family. Miss Ida Hutson visits Mrs. John Carr. Miss Matilda Helmering visits Miss Lucille Curry. John Edwards and daughter return to Chicago with F M Edwards. Mrs. Mack Woods visits Cincinnati friends. Mrs. A E Huntington called to Michigan for ill mother. Hannah Danby hosts Senior class and teachers at Mt Holly. Leontine Black takes post office job. Mrs Katherine Offutt hosts Woman's Club autumn social with yellow and white chrysanthemums, Halloween contests, prizes, and lunch. Geneva Idlett hosts Helen Aultman and Edna Brusport. School social well attended. Rhoda Welsh visits Mrs Albert Johnson. W A Williams hosts his mother from Germantown Ky. Miss Helen Coulter visits sister Miss Jessie Coulter. Mia Kiva Denham and son move to Dayton Ky. Advert: Chamberlains Tablets boost appetite and digestion. sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Robb
Zanesville
Be, M. Brown
Ida Hutson
Bethel
John Carr
Matilda Helmering
New Richmond
Lucille Curry
John Edwards
F. J. Mitchell
Chicago
Ill
F. M. Edwards
Mack Woods
Cincinnati
A. E. Huntington
Michigan
Hannah Danby
Mt. Holly
Leontine Black
Katherine Offutt
Hamlet
Geneva Idlett
Helen Aultman
Edna Brusport
Madisonville
Rhoda Welsh
Albert Johnson
W. A. Williams
Germantown
Helen Coulter
Carthage
Jessie Coulter
Mia
Kiva Denham
Dayton, Ky
Complete Election Returns and Presidential Results
The Courier presents complete returns from the Tuesday election with state and national results and coverage of events of the day. Readers can read the full presidential story for the next four years on another page, with photos of elected candidates. A tabulated table will appear later.
First Hunting Season Accident Wounds Two Bickel Boys
The first hunting season accident reported last week injured brothers Herman and Harry Bickel aged 12 and 16 as they hunted squirrels. A shotgun blast struck Herman in the head and scalp while they were scrambling over a fence. Harry was hit on the head and face but survived with lighter injuries. he rode to Milford for help. Dr. W W Dennison treated the brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman
Harry Bickel
Herman Bickel
Harry
Milford
W. W. Dennison
Woman's Club Reviews Library Plans and Readings
The Woman's Club met at Mrs. Breeding's home with roll-call reports from the treasurer, library committee, and library critic. Members praised the club's finances and citizen support for an upcoming lecture series. Mrs. Allen Glancy presented Religious and Racial Prejudices, while Mrs. Allen Nichols spoke on The Play from a Dramatic Standpoint Its Force and Beauty. Readings from The Merchant of Venice and two musical selections by Bessie Walker closed the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breeding
Library Committee
Allen Glancy
Shakepeare
Allen Nichols
Bessie Walker
Correction on Terra Duc kett status in Olive Branch
The Courier corrects last week's report that Terra Duc kett is dead, stating she is alive and in usual health. The correction notes the previous item was secondhand and urges that future news include the writer's name for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terra Duckett
Olive Branch
Pleasant day at Roudebush home for Mrs Chamberlain
Elmwood crowd visited the Roudebush residence near Owensville last Friday to honor Mrs Richard Chamberlain. Mrs C and family plan to move to Silverton soon, leaving a community grateful for their generosity and neighborly kindness. Accidents happen, but Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil is recommended for emergencies at 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood
A. P. Roudebush
Owensville
Richard Chamberlain
Silverton
Dr. Thomas
Not Many In This Day and Generation Live to Reach Century
Mrs. Sarah Bigger of Xenia celebrated her 100th birthday on October 3. Friends and about 400 schoolchildren gathered to honor her with songs and psalms, a 30-person family dinner, and stories of changing travel from horse to automobile and air travel. Grandmother Bigger is praised for her vitality and is said to have many years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Bigger
Xenia
Mrs. B
Mulberry man injured by hoisting cable accident
William Cole of Mulberry was loading logs last Saturday when a hoisting cable struck him, cutting and bruising his head and face. Officials say the injuries are painful but not serious. An old saying warns against going near water before learning to swim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cole
Mulberry
Clermont matrons attend Grand Chapter in Dayton Ohio
Miss McMarehy from Moscow Mrs Nellie Urbansky from Felicity Mrs Nellie Haggerty from Amelia Mrs Johnston from Bethel Mrs Thomas Glancy from Batavia and Mrs Althea McAdams from Williamsburg led Clermont county Matrons of O E S to the Grand Chapter gathering in Dayton Ohio They visited the Masonic Home at Springfield on their return Clermont county was represented by other chapters as well The four counties with the most chapters in the state are Cuyahoga Franklin Hamilton and Clermont with Hamilton leading at 17 chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMarehy
Moscow
Nellie J. Urbansky
Felicity
Nellie Haggerty
Amelia
Johnston
Bethel
Thomas Glancy
Batavia
Althea McAdams
Williamsburg
Clermont County
Dayton
Ohio
Springfield
Cuyahoga
Franklin
Hamilton County
Social Notes and Obituary Mention in Rural Ohio Area
Miss Leona Prather of Cincinnati visits cousin Elizabeth Peck along with Lena Shinkle Neva Shinkle and Nida Bredwell of Rural. Croswell funeral held Oct 2 at home with J D Darling. interment at local cemetery. Geo Keen of Batavia attends. Ed McClain visits Mia Jarman in Moscow. Local school progress under Burton Reed and Miss Bessie Myers. Mrs Sol Shinkle of Cedron visits parents Dan and Mrs Simmerman. Hamlet Woods and family hosted by W Sargent. Robert Sargent of St. Louis visits home. Chamberlains ointment recommended for pain relief. sale announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Prather
Cincinnati
Elizabeth Peck
Lena
Neva Shinkle
Nida Bredwell
Rural
Bess Myers
Thomas Croswe
Town
J. D. Darling
C. F
Geo. Keen
Batavia
Croswell
John Barkley
Dick Reed
Felicity Edward McClain
Mia Jarman
Moscow
Burton Reed
Bessie Myers
Sol Shinkle
Cedron
Dan Simmerman
Hamlet Woods
Frank
W. Sargent
Woods Heights
Robert Sargent
St. Louis
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W. A. Joseph
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Mask Party
I. O. O. F. Hall
Common Pleas Court
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Chamberlain
Woman's Club
Clermonters
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