Fire kills three in Darlington home near Williamsburg
Fire started by coal oil in the Darlington residence destroys the house. Jesse Darlington his wife Maggie and his mother Mamie Craig and the infant Joseph William 11 months die in the blaze. Maggie Darlington later dies from burns. The couple had moved from Georgetown to Williamsburg a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Darlington
Williamsburg
Jesse
Joseph William
Aggie
Maggie Darlington
Etta McNeil
J. P. Allen
Wm. Dodson
Mt. Orab
Darlington
Mt. Crab
Howard E
Luther Smith
Brintzinghoffer
Daisy & Maham
Christopher
Paris
Georgetown
Election Echos From Batavia Township Trustees Race
Unofficial counts in Batavia Township show Robert Walters or M F Ross leading at different points with Ross ultimately favored by the official tally. A recount may occur if a contest is filed, proceeding before two justices and then Common Pleas Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Robert Walters
M. F. Ross
Walters
W. C. Robinson
Ross
Amelia
Common Pleas Court
First traffic signal lights Mil ford debut in Clermont County
The first traffic signal light in Clermont County went into operation Thursday at Main and Garfield streets Milford. Officials chose the busy intersection for the overhead light and plan more in the village as auto use expands. Other towns in the county consider installing traffic lights due to rising automobile activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Main
Garfield Streets
Milford
New Industry Opens With Chinchilla Breeding Venture
Orie Malott county trucks superintendent starts a side business breeding chinchillas at home near town. He owns 40 animals, breeds for fur and meat, sells pairs at 10 dollars each, and notes the doe cares for young with fur-lined nests and twice daily suckling. Demand for stock is rising as inquiries grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orie Malott
Reciprocity Day entertain Batavia Women at Loveland home
Last Thursday Loveland Woman's Club hosted Batavia Woman's Club at Mrs. Mary Donnelly's home. Miss Adelaide Reed of Batavia read a paper titled Interesting Facts Concerning Florida's History.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
Batavia Woman’s Club
Mary Donnelly
Adelaide Reed
Batavia Club
Florida
U B Church Highlights Community Christmas Season
Wm Winemiller returns from Canada to lead U B Church services Sunday morning Holy communion observed in the morning and an armistice style evening service Rev Bonham delivers an appropriate sermon Judge Nichols and Mrs Massey report over 300 in Red Cross subscriptions Old Peoples Day planned with a token of honor for the oldest attendee Father and Son events announced for November 27 and the 30th with a father and son banquet Plates are 60 cents. church cooperation across denominations urged to register at local churches Walter Bauer Ely and P Jamieson listed as contacts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Winemiller
Canada
U. S
Bonham
Judge Nichols
Father and Son
Walter Bauer
U. B. Church
Mr. Ely
M. E. Church
P. Jamieson
Presbyterian Church
Visitors Fill Grant School House In Georgetown Record
Over six months the Grant School House in Georgetown logged 2659 visitors with monthly breakdowns: May–July 1261, August 528, September 819, October 561. Exhibits grow with newly displayed trophies tied to the life of the nation’s great military genius and chief executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant School House
Georgetown
Nimrods Enlighten Opening Day Hunt
The opening hunting day drew a large crowd of dogs, men and boys in pursuit. Permits to hunt on farm premises require procurement from farmers, otherwise hunters are advised to stay off. Rabbits up to five and pheasant cocks two may be killed per party. Rabbit hounds fetch about 25 dollars, rabbits sell for 85 cents each. Licenses cost 1.25 dollars from the court clerk or township clerks.
Vandalism Strikes Biehn Cemetery In Brown County
Residents denounce a brutal act in the Biehn cemetery where more than thirty tombstones were toppled and many broken beyond repair. The vandalism recalls a similar Amelia cemetery incident. authorities pledge full penalties if offenders are found.
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Biehn
Brown County
Amelia
Grant Highway
Bus service demand unsatisfied on Columbus to Cincinnati route
Residents along the Owensville to Cincinnati pike pressed for a second bus line to Columbus and Cincinnati to avoid the Owensville to city schedule. A B. of P. Utilities meeting failed to grant access last week, and travelers now rely on private conveyance amid criticism of limited options in a free country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville
Cincinnati
Columbus
B. of P. Utilities
Young Girl Frances Deem Dies After Illness
Frances Christina Deem youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Sherman Deem died Sunday morning at Rocky Ford after a yearlong illness. She is survived by her parents four sisters five brothers and many friends and relatives. She was popular with all who knew her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Christina Deem
Sherman Deem
Rocky Ford
Hill and Becker Clash Over Remarks at Milford Hotel
Mayor Hill and Marshall Pierson confronted Herman Becker of the National Hotel on Saturday over remarks about the election. Becker and Hill fought briefly with Pierson mediating. no arrests or suits filed. The episode underscores that talk is cheap and not worth taking note of, the source suggests.
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Hill
Marshall Pierson
Milford
Herman Becker
National Hotel
Becker
Pierson
Yimmie Yonson's Job in Owensville High comedy
A three act comedy drama Yimmie Yonson's Job will be staged in Owensville high school auditorium on November 19 1927 at 8 pm. The show features Yimmie as hero and Micky and Peg among other characters with vaudeville acts and interludes. Reserved seats are at the drug store with adults 35 cents and children 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville High School
Micky Land Peg
Armistice Day Service At U B Church Observed
Community service at U B church honored Armistice Day with sermons by Rev Bon ham and Rev Semrau presiding. Judge H L Nichols spoke on Red Cross work, Mrs Massey outlined aid to soldier boys and families, and $807 in memberships were signed as the county launches its drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Bonham
Presbyterian Church
Semrau
H. L. Nichols
Red Cross Committee
Massey
Red Cross
Burley tobacco to be sold by auction in 1927
Lexington, Ky. Burley Tobacco Growers' Co operative Association board adopted a resolution to auction its 1927 tobacco. The association also pushes ahead with the new sign up campaign. The contract allows auction selling whenever market conditions favor it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Burley Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association
Burley Association
Sheriff Pursues Charles Daugherty in Medina
Sheriff Fred Croswell traced Charles Daugherty to Medina New York last week following a grand jury indictment for non support of his children who live near Bethel. New York authorities arrested him and he awaits arrival of the sheriff awaiting court action and possible penitentiary terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Croswell
Medina
New York
Charles Daugherty
Bethel
First Complaint on Rab Bits Targeting Young Orchards
The season brings complaints that rab bits damage young fruit trees as they forage in corn fields. Farmers fear the animals will raid orchards and may urge protection measures for their crops and hunting activities.
Opening Basketball Game In Batavia At Armory
The season opener features Batavia and New Richmond at the Armory next Friday night. Batavia lineup includes L McAfee R Barbeau forwards C South center L Fishback M Stafford guards with substitutes W Malott O Malott L Wolf H Gallagher. Girls team lists K Adams Barnes guards L Auxier J Sprague centers B King M Long forwards with subs M Fishback E Iles M Stafford M Laufler. A fast, pep filled start with a large crowd expected.
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Batavia
Armory
New Richmond
L. McAfee
R Barbeau
C. South
L. Fishback
M. Stafford
O. Malott
L. Wolf
H. Gallagher
K. Adams
Barnes
L. Auxier
J. Sprague
B. King
M. Long
M. Fishback
E. Iles
M. Laufler
Mayor Arrested in Williamsburg Hunting Case
Mayor B S Chaffin of Williamsburg was arrested Saturday morning by Deputy Game Warden Frank W Stagg and Marshal Krantz on charges of hunting bearing animals out of season and hunting without a license. He pled not guilty before Mayor J L Larkin of Batavia. hearing set for tomorrow. Lawrence Duckwall, age 19, pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. The article notes prior town enforcement and urges law adherence with a daily limit of six rabbits and two cock pheasants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.S. Chaffin
Williamsburg
Frank W. Stagg
Marshal Krantz
J. L. Larkin
Batavia
Wolf County
Rence Duckwall
Larkin
Stagg
Lands His Man In Hartwell Shooting Tragedy
Dale Weaver a Cincinnati police officer formerly of Batavia helped capture a thief in Hartwell. The man tried to flee when Weaver ordered him to stop and fired twice, hitting the felon in the back and arm. The suspect died en route to hospital. police found $661 and diamonds on him. The thief was captured in a home by the owner. Weaver is praised for his actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Weaver
Batavia
Cincinnati
Hartwell
Weaver
Armistice Day Observances Close County Building
The Batavia county building closed Friday Armistice Day while other businesses stayed open. Taps sounded at 8 p.m. by the Batavia band members P. Gunderley A. C. Nash and P. F. Jamieson. Flags waved townwide and schools also closed.
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Batavia
P. Gunderley
A. C. Nash
P. F. Jamieson
Lines Drawn to Guard Batavia Game Preserve
Hunters are warned not to trespass on the Batavia south game preserve of over 200 acres. Taken by the state, protected by game laws and wardens for propagating and protecting old and young game. Rabbits pheasants and quail are plentiful. violators will face strict enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
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