Death of Judge Perry J. Nichols and his public service
The Clermont obituary honors Perry J. Nichols born March 30 1839 after a long illness. A respected probate judge and civic leader he built public works and supported charity. Survived by Nettie Gilmore his widow two sons and a daughter his funeral was held at his Batavia residence with multiple clergy and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry J. Nichols
Clermont
Judge Nichols
New Richmond
Nettie Gilmore
Batavia
P. J. Copham
Davis
U. A. Griffith
Lee
Presbyterian Church
Burdeaul
M.e.church
Howard Billman
Batavia Presbyterian Church
Peter F. Swing
J. &. Parrott
Jaden O. P. Griffith
Frovier
Ro Woodtief
B. Nieh
Ole
Joho
Daniel Murphy
General Corbin
Perry
Pleasantly Remembered. Browning's 21st wedding anniversary celebrated
Charles N. Browning editor of the Clinton Republican in Wilmington was visited by many friends at his home to mark his and wife’s 21st anniversary. The gathering included abundant food and warm wishes, with Browning joking he may still be at home in 21 years, if fate allows.
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Charles N. Browning
Clinton Republican
Wilmington
Batavia
Courier
Browning
Robert Burns
Daddie
Bob White
Common Law Wife Case attracts attention in court
In a complex common pleas hearing George Summers vs Guerilla Summers concerns a Cincinnati claimed widow of Charles Summers seeking a share of an estate valued around $20,000. The case hinges on asserted common law marriage versus alleged non marriage with Judge Parrott awaiting decision.
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Common Pleas Court
George Summers
Charles Summers
George
John
Charles Jr
Eva Summers Wright
Cincinnati
Decedent
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland
Fakes on Farmers Warn Local Theft Tactics
Reports from Coshocton county warn farmers of a theft scheme using mysterious phone calls urging withdrawal of bank money. Authorities tie the tactic to a gang of housebreakers aiming to leave cash at home after a Newark incident where a woman was robbed after leaving the bank. Banks remain the safest place for funds.
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Coshocton County
Newark
Georgetown plans electric smokestack display and fire alarm whistle
Neighbors in Georgetown plan a deep toned whistle for fire signals and a decorative smokestack with colored glass bulbs. The project, funded by donations, aims to be useful musical and beautiful while avoiding alarm or disaster sounds. A Christmas clock gift from WB foorr & fon is noted.
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Georgetown
WB. Foorr & Fon
Hunting accident clouds opening of bird and rabbit season
The piece notes hunters overestimate what is fair game and warns of rough gun handling. Gus Stark was struck in the face by shot from a day afield with a city cousin, but the pellet was removed and he recovered with only minor swelling.
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Gus Stark
Harmony Plan Aims To Unite Sixth District Republicans
A letter mailed to Republican committeemen in Ohio’s Sixth District proposes a unified 1908 convention after a Cincinnati conference. Signed by W L Remley and others, the Smith and Hildebran committee members favor joint action to end four years of wrangling and secure one convention.
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Sixth
Cincinnati
Georgetown
W. L. Remiry
Mt. Crab
Ohio
Republican Congressional Committee
Xenia
Republican Party
Wilmington
O. FE. Young
M. E. Broupstenr
Chaas
C. Kearns
J.S. Dewry
H. A. Russ
C.C. Funass
Win Turner and Miss Daley Wed at Hamilton House
A quiet November 18 1907 wedding at Hamilton House united Olen G Turner of Winchester Adams county and Miss Maud Daley of New Richmond The ceremony by Rev Burdaall was witnessed by T L Hamilton and son Miss Kate Hamilton and Mrs Max Moore The couple plan a short wedding journey and then reside in Winchester.
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Hamilton House
Olen G. Turner
Winchester
Adame County
Mias Maud Daley
New Richmond
Burdaall
T. L. Hamiton
Misa
Kate Hamilton
Max Moore
Explosion at King’s Mills Kills Mrs Terwillegar Smith
A cap explosion in the primer house last Thursday at King’s Mills killed Mrs Terwillegar Smith instantly and injured several others. her body was blown about twenty feet and badly mangled.
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King's Mills
Mra
Terwillegar Smith
Mra. Smith
Right Is Foraker On Railroad Rate Bill Shippers Back Him
Special to the Courier from Columbus Ohio November 18 1907 notes grain dealers national association at its Cincinnati convention admits the 1906 railroad rate law failed to help shippers and burdens them. The group endorses changes including separation of legislative and judicial powers and supports Foraker’s stance as constitutional.
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Courier
Columbus
Ohto
Senator Foraker
Grain Dealers National Association
United States
American Bar Association
Prouty
Merce Commission
Congress
Department of Commerce and Labor
Department of Railways
Interstate Commerce Commission
Grain Dealers National Convention
Cincinnati
Foraker
Cermain
Supreme Court
Auction at Frank Titus farm November sale
Mike Rolston conducts a sale at the Frank Titus farm above town on Wednesday November 27. The auction includes four lots of farming implements stock and household goods. Terms are easy and buyers may secure bargains. Auctioneer UH 1 Sweet.
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Mike Rolston
Frank Titus
Tarp and Mack Tumble After Mail Wagon Collision
A late mail wagon incident in Batavia ends with Mack thrown from the wagon but avoiding serious injury to Turp. The buggy is damaged and sent to the blacksmith for repairs after a horse collided with the wagon on Main Street.
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Batavia
Georgetown
Tarp
Mack
MacTommany
Turs Rush
Main Street
Turp
Timely Leap Saves Clermont Farmers From Train
Teane Willisme and Sylvester Gaskins, both Nine Mile farmers, narrowly escaped a freight collision on the Pennsylvania tracks at Delta avenue Cincinnati. They sprang from a two horse wagon as the train backed down. Gaskins escaped injury. Willisme suffered cuts and bruises but recoverable. The wagon was wrecked and the horses escaped with the tongue.
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Teane Willisme
Sylvester Gaskins
Nine Mile
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Delta Avenue
Gaskins
Williams
Fisherman Proves Honest With Laughable Claim
A humorous tale from the November Recreation notes peak fishing season. A curious bridge traveler questions a fisherman who boasts 40 bass caught nearby. When pressed about the officer on the bridge, the angler reveals he is the worst liar in eastern Indiana.
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Dan
Bam
Fish and Pam
Hay
Sam
Indiana
Veteran Printer Andrew J Sprague Dies at 80
Andrew J Sprague veteran printer publisher and merchant died at his home in the early hours of this morning. He helped publish the Clermont Sun with L B Leeds and later engaged in merchandising. He was 80 years old after several months illness. A fuller notice will follow next week.
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Andrew J. Sprague
Clermont Sun
L. B. Leeds
Thanksgiving Union Services At M E Church
Union Thanksgiving services will be held at the M E church on Thursday November 28 at 10 oclock with a sermon by Rev George E Lee of the Presbyterian church All are invited. All offerings will go to the poor. A regu lar Sunday service will be at the same church in the morning with a sermon by Rev Burdsallon of Methodism. An evening program at 7 oclock will discuss The Worlds Temper ance Movement. Weekly prayer meeting Wednesday will cover Men and Music.
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Unionw
M. EB
George E. Lee
The
Presbyterian Church
Burdsallon
Methodism
Republic
Acta Xiliedt
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Kittrel
Boston Fair Board
Messrs
Eli Speidel
J. R. Woodlief
Frazier & Hicks
Griffith & Nichols
Roudebush & Roudebush
Birds of Prey
Charles Tatman
Postmaster Fisher
Highland
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