Good Roads and How Noticable They are to Americans Abroad
The article notes European rural roads in England France and Germany are superior to American ones. It cites the vast U S area and late settlement as reasons for road lag, but highlights a national push for better highways. It details rising road spending from about 80 million in 1904 to over 140 million projected, with New York and Pennsylvania leading progress and a proposed 50 million loan. INQUIRER.
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Europe
England
France
Germany
United States
Page
Federal Public Roads Office
New York State
Pennsylvania
County votes again on Rose law election in Warren County
A petition with 2418 signatures seeks another election under the Rose law. Warren county commissioners filed the petition as a public document and set December 9 as the election day at a special meeting.
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Warren County
Milford Schools Earn Accredited Status for Three Years
Supt F P Timmons announced Milford schools have been placed on the accredited list for the next three years, satisfying the public and the superintendent.
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F. P. Timmons
Milford
Clerkmonter Wins King Murder Case
County attorney W W Pease of Junction City Kansas praised for handling the State case in the King murder trial A jury found Mary King and her daughter Lulu Bruce guilty of King manslaughter in the fourth degree The witnesses were heard the day before and arguments followed from Topeka lawyer Mr Taylor and defense attorney Mr Roark Pease tore down much of the testimony in his closing argument
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W. W. Pease
Junction City
Kansas
Amelia
Ohio
King
Mary King
Lulu Bruce
Charles King
Mr. Taylor
Topeka
Mr. Roark
Ohio Grand Lodge Meeting Reports 1911 Masonry Growth and Finances
The Grand Lodge of Ohio held a grand meeting in Dayton with full attendance of past grand masters and officers. The 1911 August 31 membership reached 82,833, up from 79,501 in 1910. The Masonic Home at Springfield housed 73 residents averaging 73. The oldest member is 95, there are 47 women, 26 boys and 28 girls averaging 12. Receipts totaled 69,748.89 with disbursements of 44,949.00. Financial balance stood at 166,818.49 and the endowment fund at 146,271.
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Ohio Grand Lodge of Masons
Dayton
Jacob Bramwell
Cincinnati
Ohio
Grand Lodge
Israel Ludlow
Masonic
Springfield
J. C. Hutchins
National Flower Proposal Named by Mrs Thoroman
Adams county girl may name the national flower as Mrs F E Thoroman suggests the Mountain Laurel for its red and white colors and star like unfoldment. Thoroman, ex West Union and Bartlesville resident, spoke at the National Federation of Women's Clubs last year and predicts the proposal will be adopted at the next meeting.
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Adams County
F. E. Thoroman
West Union
Bartlessville
Oklahoma
National Federation of Women’s Clubs
Thoroman
Milford approves sale of 50 thousand dollar school bonds
Milford bonds for a new school were bid Monday with Provi dent Savings Bank and Trust Co. as the top bidder at 53 045 dollars. Weil Roth Co. 52 913 Seasongood Mayer 52 308 Hayden Miller 51 065. Bond sale paves way for building a modern school to house Milford children soon.
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Milford
Provident Savings Bank and Trust Co
Weil, Roth & Co
Seasongood, Mayer & Co
Hayden, Miller & Co
Enterprise
Birthday Surprise Honoring Mrs Pollard On 71st Birthday
Friends of Mr and Mrs Wm Thompson of Mr Holly hosted a surprise party for Mrs Pollard in honor of her 71st birthday on November 26 1911. A noon dining room feast followed by a pleasant afternoon left grandma remembered with tokens of love and well wishes from H V Thompson Mrs Beatty Mrs Cook Mr and Mrs Hutson H C Warren Geo Danby and daughter Hannah.
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Wm. Thompson
Holly
Thompson
Pollard
Grandma
H. V. Thompson
Beatty
Cook
Hutson
H. C. Warren
Geo. Danby
Hannah
Deputies Salaries Fixed by County Commissioners for 1912
At a special meeting November 24 the county commissioners set deputy salaries at one percent of the fees collected in the prior year. Salaries listed include Probate Judge 600.00, Clerk of Courts 499.82, Treasurer 720.00, and various deputies. The common pleas judge may augment these if needed to adequately transact court business.
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Serge
Common Pleas
Mayor's Court Hearing on Disorderly Conduct
Mayor Coyle held court in the town hall basement for Oscar South and young Perkins charged with disorderly conduct. South faced a $2.50 fine and costs after a dispute in J L Moore's store. Perkins fled, and the town was told to let him go.
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Coyle
Oscar South
Young Perkins
South
J. L. Moore
Moore
Perkins
Knabb Fishback Sues C. G. & P. Over Waiting Room Fire
Velma Knabb Fishback sued the C. G. & P. railroad for damages claiming a Highland Park waiting room fire caused her exposure and near freeze while awaiting a Batavia car. After rounds in common pleas circuit and supreme court, the jury found for the railroad. Attorneys were Bishop and Frazier & Hicks for the plaintiff.
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Velma Knabb Fishback
Court of Common Pleas
Highland Park Station
Plaintails
Batavia
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
O Verdll
Railroad Company
W. CG. Bishop
Frazier & Hicks
Plaintiff
Greene county grand jury fails to indict election officials
The Greene county grand jury did not indict Philip Mathews and William Crosley for ballot tampering at the November election. Seven favored indictments and five opposed, with no record of a vote available for court action. The decision rests with the Board of Elections, though the jury urges measures to ensure future votes are counted for the correct candidates.
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Greene County
Grand Jury
Philip Mathews
William Crosley
Kyle
Board of Elections
Parole sought by big four defaulter Warriner
Chas L Warriner once defrauded the Big Four Railway of about 640000 and has served 18 months in prison. His associate Cook’s Cincinnati cases were settled last week. The writer argues large thefts receive parole while small thieves serve full terms, condemning preferential mercy and urging all offenders to complete their sentences.
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Chas. L. Warriner
Big Four
Cook
Cincinnati
Warriner
LeBarge Musical Company to Perform at High School Prom
The second attraction of the high school lecture course is the Le Barge Musical Company on Friday night December 8. Principals John A. LeBarge and Ethel Timmer headline with novelty acts and instruments. The show opens at Nashi's pharmacy Wednesday December 6 at 8 am. Admissions are 15 and 25 cents.
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LeBarge Musical Company
John A. LeBarge
Ethel Timmer
Plat
Nashi
Apple Packing Demonstration At First Annual Show
Ed Rowan an expert apple packer from Athens County will demonstrate apple packing at the first Annual Apple Show under the O S U Horticultural Society December 7. Secretary L B Melchers says prospects indicate the event will be one of the biggest in the state.
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Ed Rowan
Athens County
U. Horticultural Society
L. BE. Melchers
Burglary Foiled at Loveland Hardware Store
A. C. Brock disrupted a late night burglary at Brock Hardware. George Craft and Willie Craft were identified by clothing, fled after shots were fired, and were arrested with $500 bail set. They await grand jury action in Batavia.
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Brock Hardware Company
Loveland
A. C. Brock
Mr. Brock
George
Willie Craft
Payne
Batavia
Shooting Near West Fork Grounds Leads to Warrant
Fred Groppenbacher appeared before Mayor Kirkpatrick as a warrant was issued for George Smith on a charge of shooting within 100 yards of West Fork burial grounds. Smith, a local Black man, allegedly wounded Nellie Groppenbacher and Venita Denniston at West Fork school yard last week. Authorities expect more affidavits as Smith faces the charge. critics note hunting season violations and few arrests.
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Fred Groppenbacher
Kirkpatrick
Georgetown News Democrat
George Smith
West Fork
Smith
Nellie Groppenbacher
Venita Denniston
Death of Nicholas J. Wolf in Cincinnati business basement
Nicholas J. Wolf of Cincinnati died last Sunday by his own hand in the basement of his Pearl Street business. He was known in Clermont for his connection with his brother Gus in the merchant tailoring trade. The act's motive remains a mystery and his family receives condolences from many friends.
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Nicholas J. Wolf
Cincinnati
Pearl Street
Gus
Golden Anniversary for Newtonsville Couple at 76
Mr and Mrs Charles Williams of Newtonsville celebrate their golden wedding on November 21 after 50 years of marriage. They raised nine children, 42 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. A school program aided the celebration with relatives from nearby towns attending.
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Charles Williams
Newtonsville
Lizzie Sloan
John Brothers
Clark
Walter Hahn
Batavia
George Spencer
Monroe Hill
Isaac Williams
Willie Knot
Lulu Slone
Katie Uhl
Maggie Slone
Rudolph
John Williams
Franklin
Theodore Williams
Edenton
John A. Kopp
Cincinnati
George Hall
Indianapolis
Emma Hill
Blanchester
Ohioans Register in Tucson for Ohio Society Reunion
A Tucson notice announces a special Ohio register at the Hotel Heidel to collect names and addresses for an Ohio Society reunion. Among expected attendees are Mrs Heatley, Mr and Mrs S A Elrod, J W Estill, B L Hitch, Harry C Powell, J B Ryland, J W Kellum, and others connected to Ohio origins in Tucson.
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Arizona Daily Star
James W. Kellum
Ohio
California
Los Angeles
Tucson
J. W. Kellum
Heidle
Heidel
Tipp
Albert Steinfeld & Co
B. L. Hitch
Board of Supervisors
Harry C. Powell
John B. Ryland
van Horne
Driver
East Fifth Street
E. G. Nave
Ruthrauff
Springfield
Two for One Free State Fair Trips Adopted
Ohio State Board of Agriculture doubles prize funds to fifteen thousand dollars for next year. Two children from each county will receive free trips to the State Fair instead of one, increasing total to 176 winners for 4-H style agricultural work across corn wheat and garden crops.
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Columbus
Ohio
State Board of Agriculture
A. P. Sandles
James Mount Former Cincinnati Officer Dies in Williamsburg
James Mount, son of Hezekiah Mount and brother of Mrs. Jane Tice, died at his Williamsburg home on Tuesday November 21 after years of poor health. A 21 year veteran of the Cincinnati police force, he earned a fine record. He moved to Williamsburg about 18 months ago with his family and gradually declined, leaving a widow and one daughter.
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James Mount
Hezekiah Mount
Batavia
Jane Tice
Williamsburg
Cincinnati
Ohio Leads in Coal Production Through History
Ohio has mined more coal than all but four states, with a total of 681,189,306 short tons since 1838. The United States Geological Survey shows steady growth from 640,000 tons in 1850 to 84,209,668 tons in 1910, with notable yearly increases including 2,627,285 tons in 1870 and 25,652,060 tons in 1905.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Illinois
West Virginia
United States Geological Survey
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Clermonter
Floyd E. Thoroman
Rebekah
Bethel
Daughters of Rebekah
16Th District
Elizabeth Marsh
Hkmma Banister
Belle Rice
Bethel Lodge
Mayor’s Court
Adams
Kearns and Speidel
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Elec
Tion
the Grand Jury
Charles Wolf Jr
Everett Shipp
Washington D. C
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