Hughes Win to Hear From State Claimed by Democrats
State ticket expected to be claimed by Democrats with about a 50 000 margin while national ticket holds up the state. Clermont County elects three Republicans and Democratic sweep in county offices with Kearns narrowly elected. Final results are pending official counts across several small locales and western states. Hamilton County reports a Republican sweep with Hughes leading in larger totals.
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Hughes
Kearns
F. Swing
John Swing
C.N. Young
Hamilton County
Wilson
Cox
Willis
Pomerene
Herrick
Hamilton
Miss Helen Holmes Rush’s18th Birthday Party
Miss Helen Holmes Rush entertained a small group of friends for her 18th birthday. The house was festively decorated and a birthday cake adorned with 13 pink candles highlighted the cheerful gathering.
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Helen Holmes Rush
Batavia parsonage sold at auction in spirited bidding
The Batavia M. E. parsonage sold on Saturday at the premises with spirited bidding. The appraisement was $1200 and H. Speidel of Willowville won at $1485. Mr and Mrs will occupy after repairs. Louis Speidel and wife will move to the home farm.
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Batavia M. E
H. ©. Speidel
Willowville
Louis Speidel
Halloween Party At Edelle Knauer S Home
Miss Edelle Knauer and Florence Buerkle hosted a Halloween party at Knauer’s home last Wednesday evening. Guests dressed as 12 year olds and played age appropriate games. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed a pleasant evening.
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Edelle Knauer
Florence Buerkle
Hallowe’en Park
Obituaries Two Local Veterans Pass Away In County
John Flora 81 died suddenly at his Amelia home after hours of illness. He leaves a widow and several grown children. Funeral from Mt Pure Christian church Sunday by Rev. W. Baker. Henry Warren 75 civil war veteran died at his Hamlet home after three hours illness. He leaves a widow and four grown children. Funeral Saturday at 1 p.m. by Rev. Baler, burial at Mt. Moriah.
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John Flora
Amelia
Mt. Pure Christian Church
W. Baker
Henry Warren
Hamlet
Rev
Baler
Mt. Moriah
Obituary for Mt. Carmel Veteran Guy R. Johnson
Guy R. Johnson a veteran of company 12th O V L died at his Mt. Carmel home on October 80. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him and was a good citizen. His funeral was held at his residence Friday November 8 at 2 00 p.m.
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Guy R. Johnson
Mt. Carmel
Frosty turnout hits Batavia and Milford political meeting
In Batavia and Milford last Saturday the Democratic meetings led by James E Campbell and Mr Peck drew few attendees. Bands played while speakers addressed mostly empty seats, leaving leaders angry at the absent crowd. The frosty weather and voter fatigue mirrored across both towns as residents cast ballots yesterday.
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Batavia
James E. Campbell
Mr. Peck
Tank and File
Campbell
Milford
Gala Day for Goshen at Kilpatrick Post 189 Dinner
The Kilpatrick Post No 189 G A R held its annual October dinner in Goshen with greetings from W R C No 386 leader Mrs Nannie Rutherford. Performances included solos by Miss Mary Yeomans Elizabeth McClelland Elizabeth Roeller and Agnes Rutherford plus talks by Jacob Hawk Major West Mr Molloy and Rev Ballinger.
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Kilpatrick Post
Nannie Rutherford
Mary Yeomans
Elizabeth McClelland
Elizabeth Roeller
Agnes Rutherford
Batavia Woman's Club Meets November Event
The Batavia Woman's Club will meet Monday evening November 18 at 7 80 with Mrs H 8 Moore. The program features music responses and arias from the American Grand Opera Pola by Arthur Nevin. Mrs McDonald leads musical selections and Nevin and Cadman pieces are performed.
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Batavia Woman’s Club
Moore
Arthur Nevin
McDonald
William H Ellis 1841 1916 Clermont farmer dies at 75
William Henry Harrison Ellis born July 26 1841 in Highland County son of James and Rebecca Ellis died October 7 1916 at Williamsville aged 75 years 3 months 1 day. He married Martha Shepherdson March 9 1861 and leaves ten children 13 surviving including Ada Retta Charles Gregg Martha Rebecca William Edwin James Alton and Byron Mason. He served on the Board of Education township trustee and highway superintendent and was active in the Farmers Cooperative Union of America compromise. He rests at Mt Moriah cemetery after services at Williamsville M E Church.
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William Henry Harrison Ellis
Highland County
James
Rebecca Biven Ellis
New Jersey
Catherine Thomas
James B
Samuel B
Charles
Union
Andersonville
William Ellis
Union Township
Clermont County
Withiamsville
Martha Hannah Shepherdson
Martha Mason Shepherdson
Ada Retta
J. W. Strimple
Columbus
Ohio
Charles Gregg
Martha Rebecca
William Edwin
James Alton
Alva Morton
Wilhiamsville
Byron Mason
Catherine Leon
Winfield Scott
Herbert
Board of Education
Ghways
Tlis
Evie
Farmers Postions! Co-operative Union of
Merica
Withamaville
M. i
Mt. Moriah
Obituary for James Henry Hartshorn
James Henry Hartshorn, born July 20, 1880s, died October 25, 1916, after a life of faith and service. He was converted in early manhood and lived for his church and family. Survivors include Cincinnati relatives Carrie Arx and Walter. services and burial details are unclear in the fragment.
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James Henry Hartshorn
M. Harteborn
Cincinnati
Carrie Arx
Life of James Henry Hartshorn Celebrated in Moscow Funeral
Obituary tracing Hartshorn’s devoted church service, council work, Odd Fellows membership, and forty years on the school board. It recalls his piety, family leadership, and community sympathy as loved ones mourn in Moscow with burial in the Moscow cemetery following services by Rev. O T Cundy.
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Christ’s Kingdom
Moscow
Christ
James Henry Hartshorn
Kingdom of Christ
O. T. Cundy
Richard Elliott Cramer obituary from Ohio lineage
Richard Elliott Cramer born near Bethel Ohio October 12 180 died near Williamsburg Ohio October 31 1916 aged 96 years 19 days. Son of Joseph and Sidney Cramer he left a large family in sorrow with surviving relatives in Kentucky and Ohio. He served in the Civil War for four years lived near Upalnembary forty eight years and joined the Methodist Episcopal church in Kentucky later uniting with the Presbyterian church in Hamilton County Ohio. He was a longtime member of the Post and cherished fellowship with comrades. He leaves a widow and family who mourn his loss with prayers for comfort and peace.
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Richard Elliott Cramer
Joseph and
Sidney Cramer
Bethel
Ohio
Williamsburg
Better Land
Better
Mer
J Mer
Buvie Clements
Taite
Uplamabary
Are My
Anderconylle Ariaga
Neo
Feria
Femebure
Piscopal
Kentucky
Hameburg
al ’ Draner
Community thanks G A R members and neighbors
Citizens express gratitude to G A R post members and neighbors for their kind services during the recent event. Tomas Pie and children extend appreciation to all who helped.
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Hbors
G. A. R. Post
R.newa
Tomas
Men and overwork overlooked in tiredness
Fragmented lines describe men underestimated in fatigue from overwork and stress, noting the era’s focus on tired women while men also suffer exhaustion and strain.
Farm Women’s Clubs Plan Weekend Meetings in Williamsburg
The Farm Women’s Clubs of Williamsburg township schedule events at the Presbyterian church on Friday November 10 and Saturday November 11. The program includes music readings addresses and club songs with leaders Mrs. May Prather Mrs. Willison Mrs. Sadie Brown Prof. Erf and Prof. Harry Altman among others. The Sunshine Club met November 2 at Mrs. Myers home with a fine program and luncheon. News followed by closing signals support for the clubs.
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Farm Women’s Clubs
Williamsburg Township
Presbyterian Church, Williamsburg
May Prather
Arthur Ruffner
Sadie Brown
Willison
Jim's
Maude Ireton
Prof
Erf
Miss Bertha Innis
Lizzie McAfee
Harry Altman
George Ireton
Sunshine Club
Myers
Williamsburg
Upcoming Marriage of Miss Helen McMurchy and Mr Charles May
Informal notice from New Richmond announces the approaching wedding of Helen McMurchy and Charles Frederick May. Both are prominent local youths. Miss McMurchy is the daughter of Geo W McMurphy and May is the son of the May family who are building the government lock here. The ceremony will be quiet and take place this month with many friends extending best wishes.
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Helen McMurchy
Charles Frederick May
New Richmond
Miss McMurchy
Geo. W. McMurphy
May
Leavitt Leaves for Fayetteville Lectures
Artist W. H. Leavitt who shown The Last Supper at the Presbyterian church last week departs Monday for Fayetteville Arkansas to spend two weeks delivering lectures at the State University. Leavitt is noted as both an artist and an orator and his picture and talks were well received. He is not a preacher but often conducts evangelistic campaigns.
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W. H. Leavitt
Presbyterian Church
Fayetteville
Arkansas
State University
Leavitt
Agricultural Day Meeting at Williamsport Presbyterian Church
The Williamsburg Township Federation of Farm Women's Clubs will host an Agricultural Day at the Presbyterian church on November 10 with Prof. Oscar Erf of the Devin Department O. 8.A. and Mrs. Florence H. Willison of Home Economics assisting. An all day session on November 11 features Mrs. Willison as state speaker and local talent. Everybody invited.
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Presbyterian Church In
Williamsburg
One Township Federation of Farm Woman's Clubs
Oscar Erf
Devin Department O
Florence H. Willison
Department of Home Economics
Willison
Baby Recovers From Coughing Illness At Local Clinic
A brief item notes a baby treated for whooping cough at Nas Pharmacy in Clayton New Mexico. Mrs Sam Small reports progress and plans to leave the area as the page mentions coughs and relief.
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Sam
Small
Clayton
N. M
Croup
Nas Pharmacy
Haunted House Party Celebrates Halloween Night
A Summit area group held a Haunted House party at Misses Inez and Gladys Pindle. The evening featured games, apple roasting, fortunes, jack o lantern light, ice cream and cake. Attendees included Mark Atchley and wife, Bertha Miller, Stella Kain, Velma Kain, Pauline Lieberman, Mary Brown, Hazel Moore, Maude Taylor, Kellum, Hobman, Brunk, Donawort, Buerkle, Ed Miller, Neibef, Jim Brown, Jess Kain, Cobb, and Nate Cover.
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Summit
Misses Inez
Gladys Pindle
Hallowe’en
Mark Atchley
Bertha Miller
Stella
Velma Kain
Pauline Lieberman
Mary Brown
Hazel Moore
Ministerial Meeting at M. E. Church Batavia Draws Speakers
A ministerial gathering will convene at the M. E. church in Batavia starting Monday evening and continuing all day Tuesday November 18. Rev. Dr. John W. Hoffman president of Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware will give the Tuesday evening address.
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M. E. Church
Batavia
John W. Hoffman
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Tragic Crossing Accident Kills Edgar Hunt at Olive Branch
Edgar Hunt son of John W. Hunt was killed near Olive Branch when a C G P railroad crossing accident struck the wagon he pulled after waiting for a 2 30 car. The impact threw him 60 feet to a pole, killing him instantly. his family includes a wife and child. Funeral set for Tuesday at the M E Church Olive Branch.
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Olive Branch
Edgar Hunt
John W. Hunt
Medern
Pike and Bas
Homers
Edgar
Mr. Hunt
M.ek
November Weather Brings Cold Snaps and Slush
Fragmentary report notes chilly conditions in November with storms and light slush. Mentions quick remedies like honey and tar to ease coughs and clear passages. Source text is garbled and partially unreadable.
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Up State
Goshen
Woman's Club
Wes
MR. Leavitt
Hillsboro
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