Wahl Murder Case Attracts Attention in Georgetown
Mrs. Wahl wife of the murdered man testifies with strong detail about an alleged affair with Leonard Sanders. She describes a hidden post office correspondence and gifts, threats to kill the husband, and plans to elope that ended with the fatal shooting near Mt. Orab last June. The trial, before Judge Corn, draws a large crowd as the jurors hear the testimony and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Brown County
Georgetown
Wahl
Mt. Orab
Sanders
Maggie Clemons
Hills Station
Sander
Ethel Wahl
Howard Sanders
Revered Nusbaum Lectures Set for December 6
Rev Dr U S Nusbaum will appear December 6 under the auspices of the Methodist Presbyterian and United Brethren churches. Testimonials from William Allen White and Henry J Allen praise his forceful, eloquent speaking and well prepared lectures and sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Presbyterian
United Brethren
Nusbaum
William Allen White
Henry J. Allen
Club Rooms Open In Batavia For Winter Guests
Batavia hosts two club rooms during winter in the Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges for members and invited guests. Reading matter and social games will be available with a small fee to cover incidental expenses. The clubs will be run by officers and by laws from each committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Masonic Lodge
Odd Fellows Lodge
Clermont County Officials Salaries Listed in Detail
The article presents the salaries of county officers and deputies in Clermont County. It lists Sheriff at 1745 plus 300 extra in unconvicted cases, Clerk 2115, Treasurer 2410, Auditor 2410, Recorder 1600, Probate Judge 2500, Surveyor 2300 plus expenses, Coroner on fees, Prosecuting Attorney 1680, Probation Officer 720 plus expenses, Jail Matron 800, Common Pleas Judge 8700, Court Stenographer 600, and deputies generally 840, auditor's deputy 1000 and extra clerk hire 680.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Common Pleas
Batavian dies in Carthage after long illness
Frank Hulick youngest son of the late Marcellus Hulick and brother of Mrs. J. I. Kidd died at his Carthage home on November 14 from consumption at age 48. He had been in failing health for two years. His remains were brought to his hometown Thursday and buried in the I. C. O. F. cemetery. He leaves one brother three sisters and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Marcellus Hulick
J. I. Kidd
Carthage
Failing Earth
Henry C. Warren 1841 1916 Obituary from Amelia
Henry C. Warren born Amelia October 16 1841 died October 30 1916 aged 75 years 14 days survived by brother John A. Warren sister Mrs W J Liston and brother Samuel deceased. He married Alwilda Smith September 3 1865 and had four children William Lewis Florence Shannon and Elizabeth Gaskins. He served in the 5th Ohio Cavalry in the Civil War and joined the Christian Church at Mt Holly about 30 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Warren
Amelia
Ichabod
Sarah Warren
John A. Warren
W. J. Liston
Samuel
Alwilda Smith
William
Hooper
Nebraska
Lewis
Chicago
Florence Shannon
Elizabeth Gaskins
Cincinnati
5Th Ohio Cavalry
Shiloh
Chickamauga
Vicksburg
Kanasaw Mountain
L. K
Resolutions of Respect for George J. Gunderley
Williamsburg council and D of A lodge No 70 mourn the death of member George J. Gunderley born to eternal rest October 18, 1916. The group drapes the charter, extends condolences to the bereaved family, and notes his faithfulness and kindness as an indulgent father and devoted brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
D. of A
Reaper
George J. Gunderley
Mae Hornback
Bertha Cremer
Ray Carter
Campaign expense totals for Clermont County November election
Election results detail funds spent by Republican and Democratic county and countywide candidates. Receipts and disbursements are listed for offices including surveyor sheriff recorder prosecutor clerk clerk and other officials. Filing deadlines and penalties are noted for all statements filed with the election clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Moore
B. F. Swing
J. W. Swing
J. J. Hawk
F. A. Brown
Coyle
J. W. Mott
Searls
Peesee
A. Maxfield
L. A. Walton
N. G. Cover
C. N. Young
Norman L. Burnet
O.o
EK. W. Patchell
S. Shane
C. K. Ansteatt
W. E. Patton
Earl Ertle
L. E. Miller
C. O. Mattox
W. E
Road pike closed by contractor blocking Batavia to Olive Branch
The Batavia to Olive Branch state pike is blocked by the contractor who cites abuse of privileges. Posts across the road threaten prosecutions if removed, and the road may stay closed until spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Olive Branch
New State
Narrow Escape At Campbell's College Elevator
Miss Wilma Brown of Batavia attending Campbell's Commercial College in Cincinnati escaped injury when her cloak got caught as she rode the elevator down. The operator acted quickly and she left unhurt but with a ruined cloak, the incident causing a severe nervous shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Brown
Batavia
Campbell’s Commercial College
Cincinnati
Dairymen Meet At Mt Carmel Tuesday Afternoon
A dairymen meeting is scheduled at Mt Carmel on Tuesday November 28 at 1 30 p m. All milk producers invited and urged to attend. Speakers will come from afar. For more details call Tabasco 629 Albert Day Newtown Route 1.
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Mt. Carmel
Albert Day
Newtown
Route 1
Batavia Woman's Club to Meet with Miss Louise Baum
Batavia Woman's club schedules a meeting with Miss Louise Baum on Saturday November 25. The program includes Serbia responses customs music The Kingdom of Serbia Mrs Little American Relief in Serbia Mrs Justice readings Mrs Baum and The King's Round Table Brother Jonathan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Woman’s Club
Louise Baum
The
Kingdom of Serbia
Little American Relief In
Serbia
Justice
Ohio to inaugurate Cox as governor and Wilson victory vote
The report states James M. Cox will be inaugurated governor of Ohio in Columbus on January 8 1917 for two years. The Ohio Electoral College will meet in Columbus the same day to cast the state vote for President Wilson, the sole Democratic winner since the Civil War. The note hints at no extra session for confirmation of appointments and mentions boys possibly returning home each Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Cox
Ohio
Columbus
Wilson
Loo
Willis
County Extension Meeting Aims to Explain County Agent Work
Clark S Wheeler Ohio extension director addresses farmers at the Court House November 25 at 1030 am on County Agent Work in Ohio. O M Johnson state leader of agents will speak at 1 pm on county agent continuation in Clermont. Bechtell soil specialist and Cruickshank fruit specialist will visit soon to assist planning for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark S. Wheeler
Ohio
Court House
Bechtell
Cruickshank
United States
Clermont
St Pauls Evangelical Church Celebrates 40th Anniversary
St Pauls Evangelical Church in New Richmond marked its 40th anniversary on November 19 with three services at 2 30, 6 45 and 7 30 p m. Messages were given by Rev L M Kramer from Bellevue Ky J Klingeberger from Latonia Ky and H J Someholm from North Fairmount. The choirs of St Pauls and Norwood Salem performed and a large audience attended all three services.
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St. Paul’s Evangelical Congregation
L. M. Kramer
Bellevue
J. Klingeberger
Latonia
H. J. Somehom
North Fairmount
St. Paul’s Choir
Norwood Salem Choir
Laurel school house meeting to plan extension school
A notice announces a gathering at the Laurel school house on Saturday November 25 at 2 p m to elect officers and arrange details for the Agricultural Extension School to be held in Laurel January 8 through 12. Interested parties are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Agricultural Extension
Dolan Brooks Kibler Named For Government Mail Work
H. K. Dolan of Mt. Holly Edward V. Brooks and A. L. Kibler of Mt. Crab were named last week for posts in the government mail service. The specific branch to which they will be assigned remains to be determined.
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H. K. Dolan
Mt. Holly
Edward V. Brooks
A. L. Kibler
Mt. Crab
Wise and Maggie Wise celebrate 80th wedding anniversary
A surprise honor for Mr. and Mrs. Will E. Wise of near Bethel as family members host a November 18 gathering. They receive a 12 piece ivory toilet set, with poems recited by Mrs. Maude Ireton and songs shared by guests. Attending relatives include Joseph Heizer and wife, Will Sargent and wife, Henry Wise family, Will Heizer and wife, Frank Wise, A. T. Prather and George Ireton and families of Williamsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will E. Wise
Near Bethel
Joseph
Will Heizer
Wise
Will
Maggie
Maude Ireton
Jim
Joseph Heizer
Ovington
Will Sargent
Chile
Henry Wise
Edwin
Moscow
Frank Wise
A. T. Prather
George Ireeton
Williamsburg
Coal Brokers Beaten by Railroads in Cleveland Price War
In Cleveland last week railroad yards flooded with brokers coal cars held for higher prices, pushing rates toward ten dollars a ton. Market intervention dropped prices from six to about four dollars twenty six cents, allowing yards to clear and cars to return to mines for further shipments.
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Cleveland
Ministerial Association Session Held in Batavia
The Hill District Ministerial Association met in Batavia November 13 and 14 under Bishop Rev. William F Anderson and District Supt. Rev. M. E. Ketcham with Rev. J. P. Martin as entertainer. The gathering drew strong attendance, sermons, and hospitality from locals. Activities included opening services, pastors conference, district steward meetings, and discussions on pastoral work, civic life, social responsibilities, and spiritual life. Dr. John W. Hoffman of Ohio Wesleyan University spoke on Scientific Saints and is expected to return for a winter sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
William F.anderson
M. E. Ketcham
J. P. Martin
B. H. Ryan
Charles Bennett
Charles A. Carter
Country Church
A. Ballinger
Commun- Sey Renierata
Ee R. W. Howes
E. Burdsall
A. E. Huntington
W. M. Keller
A. J. Walker
Saving the Boys
D. H. Jamison
T. F. Smith
John W. Hoffman
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Hoffman
Ohio
Mothers Club Event at High School Auditorium
The Mothers Club will host an evening at the high school auditorium with folk dances and songs by the grades and a school orchestra. A silver offering will support the school library and refreshments will be served.
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Mothers
Guditorium
Waay
Lich
Easant
Raby’s Grandson Cures Whooping Cough with Folk Remedies
Mrs. Sam Small of Clayton New Mexico writes about her grandson whooping cough at age three months. She claims family remedies including felonized powders and syrups aided the child, describing persistent coughing and throat relief.
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Raby
Sam, Small
Clayton
N. M
Foley
Meeting notice outlines state tele jane instruction session
A meeting is scheduled for 1 p m on November armel to instruct the State tele jane ahead of the annual session in December. A full agenda is expected with officers to be elected and the program to be announced.
N G Cover Takes Office as Clermont Probate Judge
N G Cover was elected in November to fill the Clermont county probate judge short term and assumed office November 14. He conducts business as if he had served years, with Miss Helen Bishop as his deputy. Cover won by eleven votes over opponent Patton.
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N. G. Cover
Clermont County
Helen Bishop
Cover
Patton
Young
State Prosecutions Rampant Over Game Violations Across Counties
State game wardens and assistants push prosecutions for license violations and out of season hunting. In Clermont adjacents arrests rise for pheasant killing and rabbit hunting violations. Ohio township Squire Hawk fined a violator $50 plus costs for pheasant killing. Adams and Brown counties report multiple arrests and convictions for license breaches and fur trapping out of season.
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Clermont
Ohio Township
Squire Hawk
Adams
Brown
Editor Chester E. Bryan Elected State Treasurer
Chester E. Bryan editor of the London Democrat London is praised by fellow editors for his election as state treasurer. The note recalls his family’s move from Batavia to run the paper he now owns and mentions his kinship with the Kain family of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester E. Bryan
London Democrat
London
B. Land
Batavia
Kain
Public Sale Notice in Maple Grove Neighborhood
P A Nichols of Maple Grove on Jackson pike will hold a public sale Monday November 27 at 10 am. Horses cows potatoes harness farm implements corn fodder and many other articles offered under terms. See bills for particulars.
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P. A. Nichols
Maple Grove
Jackson Pike
Euchre and Dance for St. Louis Church Event
A euchre and dance will be held at Farretts Hall in Owensville on the evening of November 25 for St. Louis church. Prizes include a live turkey and a silk quilt. Admission is 25 cents with children under 15 free. Good music and an enjoyable time promised.
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St. Louis
Owensville
Farrett’s
Skunk Season Open Across State With Farm and Wild Catches
The trapping season runs until February 1, with wild skunk hides preferred over farmed ones. Prices range from 50 cents to $2.50. Skunk farms operate statewide and must fence enclosures with wire netting to confine the animals. Hollow logs serve as dens and a trap door allows removal of young if needed.
Former Batavia Woman Dies in Kansas Home
Mrs Courtland Brown, once of Batavia, dies at her Garden City Kansas residence on Saturday morning November 4 due to heart trouble. Born Martha Ann Perkins February 27 1844 Augusta Kentucky she married Courtland Brown January 19 1867 in Batavia Ohio.
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Courtland Brown
Batavia
Garden City
Kansas
Brown
Mrs. Brown
Martha Ann Perkins
Augusta
Ohio
Isaac E. Titus Promoted to Captain in Army
Isaac E. Titus of Batavia is promoted to captain after being commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1908. He previously led the Denver recruiting station for months, earning praise for his recruiting methods. The note says readers will be glad to hear of his rising career.
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Batavia
Isaac E. Titus
Titus
Denver
Col
Rmy
Men Feel Tired Too Amid Reforms and Sluggish Pace
Fragmentary OCR notes reflect discussions on fatigue and inactivity among men amid reforms. The text hints at a broader concern over energy, motivation, and prompt action but remains unclear and partially garbled.
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U. S. Nusbaum
Woman's Club
Farmers Meeting
New Richmond
St. Paul’s
Evangelical Church Celebrates
Lucky
Hill District
Willie
Mamma
Grandma
Mary
Orman Burnet
Teditor
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