Secretary of State Declares Hitch Nominee After Contest
The Secretary of State ruled L. W. Hitch as the legally nominated candidate for Clermont County representative after a contested convention battle with Millard F. McNutt. McNutt claimed irregular convention calls, while Hitch and allies argued the committee could call the convention. The decision preserved Hitch on the ballot, with voters seeking remedy against the committee.
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Millard F. McNutt
L. W. Hitch
Columbus
Hitch
Messrs. Hitch
McNutt
Clermot County
Mr. McNutt
Secretary of State
Hicks and Kearns
Bishop
Brown
Tragic Clermont Ladies Perish in Fontanet Explosion
Details of the Fontanet disaster describe a double blast that buried Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Taylor, and Miss Ousley in a collapsing house. Mrs. Monahan and Mrs. Taylor died in the wreckage. Mrs. Taylor later perished amid smoke and flames after freeing herself. Funeral services were held in Jackson, Ohio, and Wilmington.
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Courier
Muskoka Region Delights Draw Pleasure Seekers
Traveling notes describe Muskoka in Ontario with 400 plus islands on lakes Rosseau, Joseph and Muskoka. The region offers cottages and bon voyaging, abundant bass, pike and pickerel, and a rustic district government under provincial control.
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Ontario
Georgian Bay
Quebec
Portland
Boston
New England
Grand Trunk R. R
Toronto
Krom
Buffalo
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Maryland
Kentucky
Ohio
Niagara Falls
Grand Trunk Railroad
Toledo
Detroit
Grand Trunk
Canadian Pacific
Muskokas
Lake Rosseau
Muskoka
Rosseau
Lake Joseph
Black Stone
Long Lakes
Moon River
Hard Fall Injures John Young in Building Accident
Friends report John Young sustained a serious fall while topping a chimney at Lindsley residence. A scaffold defect caused him to slide from the roof to the annex and brick pile below, resulting in a broken nose severe facial injuries and possible internal damage. Dr. Ashburn treated him and he is said to be improving.
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John Young
Ashburn
Second Degree Indictment in Highland Park Shooting Case
Grand jury returns murder in the second degree as Marie Hazen of Olive Branch faces charges. The Crestview Mutual Aid Society picnic backdrop frames the incident at Highland Park where Hazen shot Herman Luethers of Cincinnati, claiming defense of her husband who was in danger.
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Marie Hazen
Olive Branch
Highland Park
Hazen
Crestview Mutual Aid Society
Herman Luethers
Cincinnati
Matrimony Flourishes In Ohio And Indiana
Detroit readers note Dan Cupid’s open season with two weddings in Amelia and Decatur involving Miss Anna La Rue Hopkins and Miss Nellie Elizabeth Muck. In Marion County Indiana sheriff Clay aids the return of Harry Brunaugh amid a brimming $1600 monthly discrepancy.
Indicted in Goshen Murder Case of Farmer Father
Thomas Storey, aged Goshen resident, was shot in the yard during oppressive heat. His son and wife were indicted for murder in the first degree after coroner’s inquest showed the gunman fired from the house. The wife recently gave birth while in jail.
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Thomas Storey
Goshen
Storey
Young Storey
Milford nut gathering accident leaves two injured
Essie Cramer was struck on the head by a descending stone from a hickory while cracking nuts and received a scalp wound. Charles Smith, also gathering nuts, was thrown from his wagon when a horse bolted and broke his arm in the fall.
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Essie Cramer
Charles Smith
Smith
Milford
Man Celebrates 60th Birthday With 20 Guest Visit
W. G. Hera marked his 60th birthday on Thursday October 2 as 20 armed friends and relatives gathered at his new home. Music and refreshments followed gifts and well wishes for many more happy birth days.
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W. G. Hera
Hiis
May Seek Change of Venue in State v Kirby Murder Case
In Washington D C last summer Charles Kirby charged with killing Fred Merchant faces difficulty securing a jury. Two trials have been exhausted with no juror obtained. A motion for change of venue is likely.
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Charles Kirby
Fred Marchant
Washington D. H
Long Journey to Love Ends in Ohio Wedding
Barton W. Fairfield traveled from Clermont county to Amelia then Da kota and California in search of fortune and love. He reunited with childhood sweetheart Miss Anna Dial after 35 years, obtained a marriage license in Batavia, and wed at the bride’s home on October 26 with a small gathering.
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Clermont County
Mayfield
California
Cupid
Barton W. Fairfield
Josiah Fairfield
Amelia
Indiana
Dakota
Hicks
Ohio
Anna Dial
Fairfield
Batavia
B. F. Miley
Miss Dial
Bethel Institute to Relaunch Farmers Event at Knights hall
Bethel forms a permanent Farmers Institute to meet annually with a reorganization and opening fixed for January 1 and February 1. The Knights of Pythias hall, one of the county’s finest venues, will host the largest and grandest event yet.
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Farmers’ Institute
Bethel
State Board of Agriculture
Knights of Pythias
Foley's Kidney Cure Claims Universal Kidney Relief
An old advertisement proclaims Foley's Kidney Cure will cure any case of kidney trouble, asserting it can help cases deemed beyond medical aid. The notice lists place names Unat Ia, DN, Buon, and Batavia as points of reference.
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Foley
Buon
Batavia
Williamsburg M E Choir Promises Fine County Concert
The Williamsburg M E choir, regarded as a top county group, will give a Friday evening concert at the M E church. The program includes prayers, an anthem Mighty Jehova, various quartets and solos led by Rev. Denham and Mrs Louise Davis with instrumental Saxophone quartets. Proceeds benefit the Sunday school.
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M. E
Williamsburg
M. FE
Denham
Mighty Jehova
Mr. Denham
Ida Ort
M. B. Griggs
van Fossen
Louise Davis
C. A. Frazier
W. T. Elrod
Clyde van’ Fossen
Dred Ps Allen
C. P. Chatterton
J. P. Allen
B. van Fossen
Bill
Concert at City Hall by American Jubilee Singers
Lovers of music may attend a Thursday evening concert on November 7 at City Hall. The American Jubilee Singers perform under the Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church with patrons and direction provided. Admission is 25 cents, deemed affordable for all.
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American Jubilee Singers
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lreabyterian Church
Unveiling of the Grant Memorial Tablet Souvenir
A handsome brochure from Judge James B. Swing of Ohio details the unveiling ceremony for the Grant memorial tablet at Polot Pleasant on the 2d instant. It praises the document as a historic, patriotic tribute by a leading jurist to a great soldier and statesman.
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James B. Swing
Polot Pleasant
Grant
Ohio
Clermont Man Cleared In Self Defense Murder Case
Brown County Grand Jury acquits Grant Palmer of murder in the July shooting of Peter Rombor. Palmer shot Rombor when intruder forced entry during a dispute over threats to his life. The jury found self defense and ignored the case.
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Rumher
Palmer
Rombher
Rohmer
Farmer George Carter’s Lost Load and Hired Man
George Carter of Manilla sold a load of potatoes and sent his hired man to the city. The man disappeared with cash and the proceeds from a prior horse sale. The wagon and team were later found in a livery stable. only harness markings remained. The Mt Repose Horse Theft Association and Cincinnati police investigated.
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George Carter
Manilla
Ireland
Mt Repose Horse Theft Association
Cincinnati Police
Williamsburg Church Dedication Ceremony Planned
A major ecclesiastical affair is set for Sunday morning in Williamsburg to rededicate the newly repaired church, completed at substantial cost. Rev Jamieson will conduct the service as the public is invited to attend.
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Williamsburg
Jamieson
Woman's Club Meetings in Batavia and Amelia
The Batavia Woman's Club will meet at Mrs. J. W. Rawson's home on Saturday November 2. The Amelia Woman's Club plans a Saturday November 2 gathering hosted by Miss Jennie Kearns.
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Woman's Club
Batavia
J. W. Rawson
Woman Club
Amelia
Jennie Kearns
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Lindsley’s
Land Park
Dan Cupid
Anna la Rue Hopkins
Charles B. Hopkins
Ilmer G. Smick
Decatur
Illinois
W. J. Davidson
Aaron Smick
Miss Hopkins
John Mkruck
Nellie Elizabeth
Arthur B. Mattox
Elijah Mattox
Hilda Kuck
Slater
Wesley Liston
Rev. Baker
Amelia M. E. Church
Sadie Baker
Mulberry
Marion County
Brunaugh
Indianapolis
Sheriff Clay
Harry Brunaugh
Oriental Hotel
Engineer Miller
Clermont
Branough
Farmer’s
Clermont Man
Mar
Ries
Tee
City Hall
Brown County Grand Jury
Amelia Club
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