49th Session of Clermont Teachers Institute Opens in Moscow
The 49th Clermont Teachers Institute session in Moscow drew large crowds of teachers and citizens. Supt. A. L. Clark led the meeting with music, devotion, and welcoming remarks by Sept. D. Richards. Papers by Eva Holland and Valera Hartsorn impressed attendees, with strong solos and further talks by J. W. MacKinnon and J. W. Withers. Adjournment planned for Milford on the third Saturday in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Clark
Moscow
J. D. Darling
M. E. Church of
Richards
Clermont County
0. M. Patton
Clark
Eva Holland
Bethel
Miss Holland
Zella Howard
Valera Hartshorn
S. W. Association
Clermont
C. T. Joslen
Inez Johnston
Northwest Territory
Supt
J. W. MacKinnon
Middletown
Anna Pattison
Darling
Miss Pattison
Pres. J. W. Withers
N.N. U
Lebanon
Milford
Crime traced to whiskey says Cincinnati chief of detectives
Chief Hazen of Cincinnati declares crime stems from whiskey in a forceful interview with a Commercial-Tribune reporter. He cites criminal statistics and experience and denies temperance lectures, praising Rev. Charles Frederick Goss of Avondale for moral writings and his Optimist sketches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazen
Cincinnati
Commercial-Tribune
the Commercial Tribune
Charles Frederick Goss
Goss
Avondale
Electric toothache cure shocks Batavia boy into relief
A Batavia boy in the East End suffered a severe toothache with no dentist available. He tried hot lids poultices brandy and a red hot pin. A friend rigged an electric shock using a battery and needle. The nerve was destroyed yet he slept soundly and boasted the tooth would never ache again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
East End
Mulberry Girl Sues for 5 000 Over Slander Claim
Nettie Louisa Basore a 17 year old infant in law sues Ruth Layman in common pleas court for slander damage alleging December 8 remarks harmed her name and credit. Next friend Mrs Mary E K Basore stands in for costs. Daniel Murphy Milford represents plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Louisa Basore
Common Pleas Court
Ruth Layman
Mary EK. Basore
Daniel Murphy
Milford
Proper US Flag Dimensions For Citizens And Schools
The article lists official flag measurements noting the flag should be 18 stripes wide with length equal to 21 stripes. The blue union should form a square seven stripes on each side and contain white stars for each state. It warns against deviating from these exact dimensions and encourages making and displaying a flag, even a worn one.
Sudden Death Claims Batavia Native in Chicago
Leonard Raper, 45, of Batavia, a painter with a large Chicago business, died suddenly Sunday night after being in usual health. He leaves a widow and one child. the remains will be brought to Batavia and interred in the local cemetery, arriving on the morning train.
Telephones for Farmers Aiding Rural Life Say Advocates
An Illinois writer endorses a cheap farm telephone network noting advantages such as coordinating surprise gatherings, postponing meetings in storms, locating rocks, warning of travelers, and rapid fire or illness calls. He claims reach to 150 farmers and eight towns within twelve miles, urges collective wiring, and estimates low setup costs and annual maintenance of about six dollars per phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Clermont County Reformers Succeed in Ballot Placement
At a county board of elections meeting last Friday the Republican Democratic and Union Reform tickets were certified for the ballot. Union Reform names include C. J. Bratten for recorder O. M. Swope for commissioner James Ingram for infirmary director and Quincy A. Brown for coroner all from Bethel Moscow and Salt Air. Percy McLaughlin of Price town Highland county appears as the congressional candidate with 438 required signatures. All petition signers pledge to vote the ticket they backed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Elections
Republican
Democratic
Union Reform
Congress
C. J. Bratten
Bethel
O. M. Swope
Salt Air
James Ingram
Moscow
Quincy A. Brown
Percy McLaughlin
Pricetown
Highland County
Weeds as ornamental dooryard plants praised by traveler
A Rural New Yorker writer visits Bethel and describes a miller’s yard transformed by common weeds cultivated into ornamental plants. The sloped lawn is shaded by beech trees, with ironweed, goldenrod, wild carrot, butterfly weed, and a mammoth horseweed as centerpiece, alongside a ravine filled with elder, willow, hazel, and wild grape. The scene shows purposefully arranged wild flora creating charm beyond a velvet lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
the East
Rochester
N. Y
Bethel
Courtship Notices From Old Hickory Journal
William Kelley to Miss Sallie May Walker J 8 Mercer to Miss Dora McCool Edward C Denham to Miss Sarah D Wilson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William §. Kelley
Sallie May Walker
J. 8. Mercer
Dora McCool
Edward C. Denham
Sarah D. Wilson
Regular preaching services schedule for Milford Mt. Carmel
Regular preaching services for this denomination will be held in Milford on November 6 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and in Mt. Carmel on November 18 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Mt. Carmel
Georgetown Ministerial Association meeting at Amelia
An excellent programme has been prepared for the ministerial association of the George town district which holds its annual meeting at Amelia on the 23rd instant. The opening sermon will be delivered by Rev Shaner, the local pastor, on Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association of
Georgetown District
Amelia
Shaner
Doran to be dropped from post office rolls after 90 days
Charles Doran of Amelia who was appointed post office inspector for 90 days will be removed from department rolls at period end after a preliminary test against his permanent appointment by Senator Foraker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Doran
Amelia
Senator Foraker
Readers’ Letters Highlight Local Education Leaders And Odd Finds
Georgetown Gazette praises Prof. G A Wilson of Decatur for improving Williams burg schools with praise from Joseph E Innis who helped recruit him and foresees Wilson becoming a state educator. West Union Defender reports a giant eight foot skeleton found at Owl creek with a dozen darts in its right hand. Xenia Republican argues taxpaying opponents pressuring for a new court house should have seats cushioned to suit their needs during construction debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Gazette
G. A. Wilson
Decatur
Williamsburg
Joseph E. Innis
Our County
Wilson
West Union Defender
Owl Creek
Ross County
Tomlinson
Xenia
Corner Stone Laying of Colored Baptist Church
The corner stone of the First Baptist church was laid by colored Masons under the Supreme Lodge of Ohio. The ceremony featured checks for level and square, hymns, and a parchment with local names and items. The old Zion church near the town edge, decayed, is to be replaced by the more substantial new building, a symbol of progress for the colored community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Colored Masons
Supreme Lodge of Ohio
Board of Trustees
Sun and Courier
Little Zion Church
C P V Road Earnings Rise In September Traffic
The C P V road earned 31464.67 in September, up 466.80 on passenger traffic and 380.57 on freight over last year. Trains operate on prompt time with excellent service.
Rabbit season joy fuels sport and fur trade
Sportsmen enjoy the rabbit season for hunting and eating, while pelts are valued for fur trade. A recent discovery suggests rabbit hides can become a component of a sealskin cloak, with experts the only ones who can detect the difference.
Court decision clarifies Fayette county treasurer term
Nieterhouse, longtime Fayette county treasurer, died and Craig was elected last fall to fill the vacancy. Democrats argued Craig’s term ends after the unexpired period. The supreme court ruled Craig is elected for a full three year term, delaying any further successor election until its end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nieterhouse
Fayette County
Craig
Supreme Court
Batavia Visit Foreshadows Salvation Army Leader’s Return
Clarence C. Leever, grandson of C. J. Harri son, was in Batavia last week visiting. A member of the 12th Ohio infantry, he is convalescing from typhoid fever contracted after the Santiago battle in which he served. At enlistment he was a captain in the Salvation Army and upon discharge will resume command, showing notable resolve to fight the good fight with both faith and sword.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence C. Leever
C. J. Harrison
Batavia
12Th Ohio Infantry
Santiago
Salvation Army
Twin Brindle and McKee Marriage Ties Local Couples
In Batavia Washington D D H Cyclone the Wilmington Journal notes few empty shops have filled this summer and scarce empty tenements remain. It reports the marriage of twins Frank L Brindle and Wil K Brindle to Alma and Ada McKee on Thursday October 18 at the McKee home near Gurneyville. The brides will move into a double house on Prairie avenue where the grooms have prepared homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Frank L
Wil K. Brindle
Alma
Ada McKee
Eli
Best Looking Baby Contest Captures Premiums
It rained Friday afternoon yet many babies appeared in fine clothes. Keith Brannock and wife of Bethel won Lee Brook's $5 premium for the best looking baby under one year. Mrs. Thomas Shaw took $2.50 for the next prettiest baby, with six or eight others receiving a silver dollar each from Joseph Koelble as judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Gazette
Keith Brannock
Bethel
Lee Brook
Our Place
Joseph Koelble
Brooks
Clermont County Opens October Term Court in Full
The Clermont county common pleas court opened at 10 o'clock with Judge John 8 Parrott presiding. A large audience of litigants, witnesses, jurors and attorneys filled the courtroom as the term begins, with extensive business expected over about two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Clermont County
John 8
Amelia
Burrel
Herbert Britton
John Davidson
Williamsburg
John Walker
Felicity
John R. Sayler
Hamilton County
Batavia
Hulick & Bishop
Nichols & Nichols
Frazier & Hicks
Davis & Woodlief
Crane & Ely
Breeding
Nichols
Accident injures Lebanon figures at Hufford bridge
Monday night Judge Runyan and Al Hindi traveled from Kings Mills toward Lebanon. Near Hufford bridge the narrow approach and darkness caused their buggy to overturn. Judge Runyan suffered painful injuries while Hinch fell on him. The bridge fault must be fixed urgently to prevent possible fatal outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Judge Runyan
al Hindi
Kings Mills
Hufford Bridge
Runyan
Hinch
Highway Robbery Near Milford Stuns Two Travelers
On a Goshen pike route near Milford Loren Andrews of Goshen and John Fry of Mulberry were stopped by a highwayman aided by two revolvers. The bandit rifled their pockets taking $40 from Andrews and $16 from Fry before escaping into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Andrews
Goshen
John Fry
Mulberry
Goshen Pike
Milford
Andrews
Fry
Contentment Crawford at 85 Celebrates with a Happy Village Feast
Contentment Crawford of Hamlet turned 85 on Monday the 10th. A crowd of friends brought baskets of sustenance to her home, where a snowy table and fine glassware hosted a merry feast. Afterward a playful old time spelling game concluded a warm gathering. Charles A. Davis of New Richmond passed the bar exam in Columbus last Friday and will practice there. Bragdon, once a Bantam physician now in Aberdeen, plans to move to Oregon to practice dentistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contentment Crawford
Hamlet
Charles A. Davis
New Richmond
Columbus
Ca. Bragdon
Bantam
Aberdeen
Oregon
Day seeks pardon from prison after murder and arson
Robert U Day of Loveland seeks clemency promising employment in Arizona on release. He was sentenced to life for murder and incendiarism after burning his father’s barn, killing his father, and firing at his wife, injuring a bystander. He’s described as a good prisoner, likely to excel if freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert U, Day
Loveland
Arizona
Robert
Mr. Day
Grand jury canvasses 100 jurors amid criminal case load
Yesterday the grand jury convened with about 100 witnesses and nearly 20 criminal matters to review, awaiting adjournment tomorrow. Transcript list includes Thomas Tiger assault and battery bailed, Joseph W Spalding arson bailed, Lee Glenn exposing person bailed, Charles Ramsey burglary committed, and others such as larceny and assault cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Tiger
Joseph W. Spalding
Lee Glenn
Charles Ramsey
Ed McAdams
D. Fitzwater
George Hayes
Ernest Viers
Fred Trump
Hattie Powell
Wm. Meek
Charles McAllister
Charles Wolley
Charles Wooley
William Brown
Clermont County Medical Association Holds Public Session
The Clermont County Medical Association meets with an attractive program. Dr. B C Curry discusses eclampsia, Dr. A D Spence covers gunshot wounds, and Dr. J B McClain presents tuberculosis. Other papers by prominent physicians are to follow. meetings are open to laypeople and professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Medical Association
B.C. Curry
A. D. Spence
J. B. McClain
Portmouth man killed by train on P W road
Alberto Brate of Portsmouth was struck and killed by a train on the P W road at Sardinia last Thursday night. His body was taken to Portsmouth for interment. He leaves a widow and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberto Brate
Portsmouth
Sardinia
Doctor to visit Batavia for free consultation on October 25
Dr France and Co chief consultant and examining physician will visit Batavia at Clermont Hotel on Tuesday October 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to introduce their invention Cured Without taking medicine into the stomach and offer free advice and consultation. Rooms are crowded and the doctor will explain the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. France & Co
Batavia
Clermont
Tod
Highland county grand jury reports 16 indictments
The Highland county grand jury, last week, examined 132 witnesses in 21 cases and returned 16 indictments. The list includes murder in the second degree, selling liquor to minors, cutting and stabbing with intent to kill or wound, pocket picking, failure to provide for a child, obstructing a railroad, burglary, and embezzlement, noting it as the largest criminal record in the Sixth district for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland County Grand Jury
Farm Basket of Sweet Potatoes Astonishes Cincinnati Exchangers
Major J B Wallace of the Cincinnati Exchange owns a Milford area farm and surprised fellow traders by displaying a market basket loaded with four sweet potatoes, totaling 1314 pounds. He did not reveal the overall crop he grows, suggesting perhaps he devoted the season entirely to these four tubers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Wallace
Cincinnati Exchange
Milford
Masons Reinter from Obscure Grave in Woodland Cemetery
The Xenia Masonic lodge exhumed the remains of Jacob Smith and his wife from a cornfield near Alpha and re interred them in the Masonic lot at Woodland Cemetery. Visiting Masons and residents from neighboring cities attended solemn ceremonies. Jacob Smith, Greene county pioneer, early county commissioner and former state legislator, died in 1819.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenia
Market report shows firmer prices as tobacco stocks shrink
Continued light offerings and small receipts reduce stock levels and improve prices. Demand grows with quicker bidding though advances are modest. new crop damage from houseburn noted, with shipments anticipated soon. Rotations for the week begin October 18 with Bodmann Morris Cincinnati-Miami and Globe markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bodmann
Morris
Cincinnati-Miami
Globe
Ministerial Association Meeting in Amelia October 25
The George town District Ministerial Association convenes in Amelia from October 25 under the committee of George H. Dart D D presiding elder A L Brokaw C F Bogart and H W Bailey. The program lists devotions sermons and papers across Monday through Tuesday with topics on revival Holy Spirit and church work.
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Georgetown
Amelia
George H. Dart
D. D
A. L. Brokaw
C. F. Bogart
H. W. Bailey
J. E. Price
J. W. Mason
Gray
L. A. Washburn Organization
Whitney
J. D. Darling
A. G. Newton
E.ceeee
Easton
C. F. Enyart
Franklin township cases include civil actions and guardianship
The record lists multiple matters before Squire Altman including Sallie Kendrick vs Edgar Gardner for tardy action, Francis Davidson vs Samuel Davidson, and guardianship accounts for Minnie Prickett. Other filings include suits on notes, partition actions, dismissed cases, and decrees or orders for sale with various permissions granted to file answers or cross petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Kendrick
Edgar Gardner
Franklin Township
Squire Altman
Francis Davidson
Samuel Davidson
George E. Johnson
Minnie Prickett
Samuel Wright
G. R. Phillips
Louis Schneider
Joseph Scneider
Rebecca Corbin
David B. Corbin
Lizzie Wiser
John L. Wiser
Milford B. & 1. Co
Charles J. Leming
James L. Archer
Eugene R. Hancock
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Clermont Teachers’ Institute
W. Witham
Will Fulton
W. C. Robinson
Lillian
John Cronin
Mt. Washington
Pierce
Aultman
Beck
J. W. Beverely
Edwards
Denham
Pursell
Currier
A. L. Clarke
Mt. Varmel
Mulberry Lady
Chicago
Dr. Wood
Doran
Colored Baptist
Washington D. H
Clermont Baby
the Grand Jury
W. E. Spurrier
W. A. Wiant
Aren G. Williams
J. A. McNary
Viet E. Burdsall
E. T. Lane
W. D
Davin
C. W. Horn
G. H. Dart
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