Three Petitions Seek Twenty Thousand Dollars Damages
In Pekin a farm dispute leads to three damage suits in common pleas court. Two suits claim 5000 each for emotional injury after alleged insults about theft of crops toward John Boggess and J W Wilson. A third suit by Mrs Judith Copeland against C G P railroad seeks 10000 for alleged bodily harm after trunk check confusion and ejectment on a Bethel bound trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
John Boggess
J. W. Wilson
F. M. Trees
Pekin
Trees
Judith Copeland
Mt. Washington
Hillsboro Bicycle Carnival At Fair September 9 10
A splendid fair and bicycle carnival will be held at Hillsboro on September 9 and 10. Entries close on the 4th and 8th. Events include a five mile professional race with purses of 50, 30 and 20 dollars. A K Kelley Hillsboro will furnish particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
A.K. Kelley
Banner Wheat Yield Report From Highland County Farmers
The Hillsboro Republican notes a remarkable wheat yield by Clermont farmers. Jim Williams's farm near Hillsboro on Clear Creek produced 205 bushels from about 4 to 4.5 acres, with a field drill of 4.5 acres yielding slightly over the full amount.
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Hillsboro
Clermont
Highland County
Jim William
Clear Creek
Freight car falls from trestle onto fence post
A freight car was thrown from the west side trestle last Wednesday afternoon. It fell 25 feet and landed on a fence post, which pierced the car. Despite the damage the car will be moved to the hospital and is expected to be recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Batavia Wheelist Narrowly Escapes After Collision
Miss Hattie Hitch, Batavia socialite and skilled wheel woman, was struck by Ben Corliss, teamster for Attorney Crane, Thursday evening. Her bicycle suffered severe damage but she escaped injury. Corliss says he saw her too late to avoid impact and that her evasive turn caused the collision.
Williamsburg to Buy Bloodhounds for Night Thief Detectives
Citizens plan to purchase a pack of bloodhounds to watch for nightly depredations in Williamsburg. The old hounds once owned by William Britton have been sold. A committee will travel to Louisiana to obtain four footed detectives noted for ferocity and sagacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
William Britton
Louisiana
Goshen Pair to Wed Today at Home of Bride's Parents
Noon ceremony will unite Prof. B. L Turnipseed and Miss Josie Burger in Goshen. Bride, daughter of John Burger of Holmes and Burger, is a Goshen graduate and Oxford alumna. Groom teaches in Clermont and heads Goshen schools. Rev. William Lippert to perform. They plan a honeymoon to Pittsburg then residence in Williamsburg. Prov. G. W. Witham renamed school examiner by Judge Griffith.
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Goshen
William Lippert
Pittsburg
Williamsburg
Attorneys in Bicycle Accident on Cramer Hill
Attorney Louis Hicks sustained a bicycle mishap after a baseball game trip to Owensville. He and Attorney Bishop were riding back when Hicks steered into a washout rather than a steep drop, injuring the wheel. both walked home aris arm, with the wheel in Baum's wheel hospital and friends noting the accident was not serious.
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Louis Hicks
Hicks
Owensville
Cramer Hil
Bishop
Mr. Bishop
Aris
Baum
Boys and Girls Together In Kentucky Marriage
Earl Ethelbert Frambes 19 and Maud Matilda Cullins 14, both of Delaware Ohio, wed in Covington last week. Groom’s father attended and carried consent letter from bride’s father. License issued and ceremony by County Judge Stephens. Groom son of Colonel Granville Frambers, former commander of the 59th. Ohio refused license due to bride's youth, prompting Kentucky trip.
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Earl Ethelbert Frambes
Maud Matilda Cullins
Delaware
Ohio
Covington
Stephens
Granville Frambers
59Th
Kentucky
Stonelick votes wet or dry in close township decision
The Stonelick township ballot favored wet by 138 to 120, showing a split decision on the unsettled issue. The item, reprinted from an Indiana exchange, adds light satire about Mary and changing fashions, ending with a humorous note about her calf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonelick Township
Wheat and tobacco rise spark farming optimism
H A Moore of Stirling and Moore notes higher farm buying as wheat and tobacco prices lift spirits. He sold seven tons of fertilizer in one day, up from last year, and sees farmers expanding into wheat, machinery, wagons, and other needs, despite party loyalties.
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H. A. Moore
Stirling & Moore
Moore
Presbyterians to Hold Lord's Supper Next Sunday
Sunday morning services across several churches feature sermons and music. Rev Bell to lead Presbyterian communion. Mrs Bell provides organ music. Miss Mary Cowen sings. Rev Morris travels to Springfield for conference. Rev Morris of Boston preaches at M E church. Universalist Rev Bacon to preach at Goshen M E. Evening services resume at Batavia Presbyterian.
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Presbyterian Church
Bell
Norma
Mary Cowen
Morris
M. E. Church
Springfield
M. E
Dr. Morris
Boston
Jessie Baum
A. B
Danzweller
Bacon
M. EB
Goshen
Presbyterian Arch
Bantam
Batavia Presbyterian Church
G A R Camp-Fire Honored Veterans at Boston Event
Boston veterans gathered at the fairgrounds last Thursday for a G A R Camp-Fire with speeches by Dr. Combs and Comrade Smith. Comrade Holmes led an election of officers for the next year as posts reported finances and good pages.
Ohio 59th reunion set for Moscow October 2
The next reunion of the 59th Ohio will be held at Moscow on Saturday October 2. All veterans and friends are invited. Conveyances will meet travelers by rail at Hill's Station near Goshen. The 89th Veterans invite all soldiers to attend.
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59Th Ohio
Moscow
Goshen
Hill’s Station
Veterans Gather for 5th Ohio Cavalry Reunion in Cleves
The next annual 5th Ohio cavalry reunion will be at Cleves on September 7 with local citizens hosting and special railroad rates for attendees. Mexican veterans hold a Batavia meeting in May likely to be their last due to aging soldiers. The upcoming G A R encampment will be in Cincinnati with the regiment’s reunion at Boston fair grounds on September 16. Comrades should notify secretary G R Pensyl of attendance and report any deaths. East travelers will stop at Williamsburg and West at Baldwin with hacks to the rounds. Hon. Seth Brown will attend with the Moscow band.
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5Th Ohio Cavalry
Cleves
Batavia
Boston Fair Grounds
G. R. Pensyl
Highland
P. C
Williamsburg
Baldwin
Seth Brown
Asic
Moscow
Reunion of the 79th at Morrow Counts 125 Veterans
The 79th veteran reunion at Morrow drew a large turnout with 125 veterans. Rev. Swiggert welcomed the association. Mellville Hays of Wilmington spoke in reply. Officers for next year were A W Dean president Benton Halstead Will Leechum John Hall John Cook and J D Clement vice presidents with Joseph Milner secretary treasurer. Next meeting set for Waynesville.
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Swiggert
Mellville Hays
Wilmington
A. W. Dean
Benton Halstead
Hamilton
Will Leechum
Clinton
John Hall
Montgomery
John Cook
Clermont
J. D. Clement
Warren
Joseph Milner
Waynesville
San Josie scale found on fruit trees in local area
Rev. Robinson Ely, fruit tree inspector, presented a small bark fragment bearing the San Josie scale. Microscopic analysis showed thousands of tiny yellow insects harming trees. Infected trees must be culled or burned. partial infection leads to removal of affected parts and possible penalties, with only a few cases near Mt. Carmel and Centreville.
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Robinson Ely
San Josie
Mt. Carmel
Centreville
Ely
Clermonters Lecture to Ashland Farmers described
Lowell Roudebush reports from Ashland County during a farmers picnic at Spring Lake Grove telling of the lake’s clear water and deep springs, the surrounding beech and maple groves, and the view of Ashland and Richland counties as Ohio’s garden spots. He notes late corn and hay crops, scarce fruit, and strong livestock, praising local farmers and inviting Clermont county friends to visit.
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Epitror
Deak Sin
William McWilliams
Spring Lake Grove
Ciuvlioauti
Erle
Ashland
Besidre
Ashland County
Mc William
Jeke
Renclin
Ohio
Lake Erie
Nore
H. M. Livingston
Savanah
John Forbes
Adario
Richland
Clermont County
Central
Olio
Clermont
Kentucky
Lowell Roudebush
Stonelick
Heavy storm damages Mt Repose area and injures residents
A violent Sunday storm wrecked buildings and carriages around Mt Repose in Clermont County. Homes were unroofed, a roof torn from John Armstrong’s house, two barns demolished, and several people including Judge Harrison's daughter Lillie were seriously hurt. Local property damage is estimated at about $8,000. Miss Elma Townsley returned from Little Rock trip.
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Mt. Repose
John Armstrong
Joseph Essex
Judge Harrison
Newport
Miss Lillie
J. D. Buckles
William
Progress on C P and W Road Brings New Depot and Busy Activity
The article notes rapid work on the C P and W road with trains expected by October. Three new cottages rise near the planing mill and steam laundry, plus brick yards, cooperage, tobacco warehouses, Keen's lumber yard, and a Swiss style depot. Gangs of 140 workmen prepare the road bed and convert old tracks to a switch opposite the William Robinson homestead as the project nears completion.
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William Gest
Keen
William Robinson
Duckwall
Acutin
Perkin’s Hill
Bata- Via
Guimber
Adams County Farmer Dies After Big Market Day
James Robinson, a farmer from Adams County, reportedly ate a large amount of food and drink after selling tobacco at market. He died during the night following a substantial dinner and several items at a hotel.
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James Robinson
Adams County
Beck to Adjutant General of Army as Corbin rises
Assistant Adjutant General Beck is promoted to adjutant generalship. Col. Henry C. Corbin, next in rank from this place, will succeed and serve about eight years before aging rules force retirement at an annual salary near $3,500. Corbin’s career, rising from the ranks, showcases ambition and perseverance.
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Beck
Army
Henry C. Corbin
Corbin
Uncle Joe Titus Reflects on Life in Klondike
Joe Titus, a Klondike resident, laments decades without work since returning from California. He claims mining’s hard labor surpasses all others, showing rough hands as proof of years of tool use. Yet his heart remains soft despite the calloused palms.
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Joe Titus
California
Titus
Klondike
Uncle Joe
Bolender Shinkle Reunion At Feesburg Draws 1200 Guests
Bolender Shinkle families held a reunion at Feesburg Brown county last week with about 1200 guests and around 400 descendants in the county. Henry Bolender of Felicity aged 87 is the oldest member. The Bredwell Laughlin Willis groups plan a reunion at Crane's Grove Bethel on Saturday September 4. Chair J F Malick Mt Holly invites kin and friends to attend. an interesting programme is prepared and a cordial welcome is extended.
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Bolender-Shinkle
Feesburg
Brown County
County
Brown
Henry Bolender
Felicity
Williamsburg baker aids couple in early Monday wedding
Calvin Arwine drove to town at seven oclock to witness the matrimony of Frank Hickey of Williamsburg and Mrs Lucy Arnet of Columbia. Chief Justice Laugh officiated as the couple were introduced and quickly wed with witnesses J R Woodlief G A Frazier John Fishback Joe Larkin C P Ferguson and James Griffith noting the ceremony. The pair dined at the Hamilton House before returning home. Alice Wilcox of Cincinnati visits Miss Daisy Lisle as guest.
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Calvin Arwine
Williamsburg
8Snmaugh
Frank Hickey
Lucy Arnet
Columbia
Arwine
J.R. Woodlief
G. A. Frazier
John Fishback
Joe Larkin
C. P. Ferguson
James Griffith
Hamilton House
Local fruit tree inspectors named in Union township
W L Brown and Bb C Prickett are appointed inspectors of fruit trees in Union township with lawful authority to order destruction of limbs or trees. The San Jose scale has begun its deadly work and must be addressed promptly. A section land along the B and C road fell from a baggage cart. Our Loveland reports a Saturday accident with a sickened shoulder, broken arm and lacerations. He will recover at Cozzandale after being pitched from a door by a jerk of a cart while moving a piece of baggage.
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W. L Brown
Bb. C. Prickett
Union
San Jose
Sud
Cozzandale
Legislature Veterans and New Industry in Ohio County News
Legislation veteran William West and Abram Peters, both Republicans and county’s longest-serving lawmakers, are in Williamsburg after 35 years abroad in Iowa. The district page also notes Shiloh District rotas to Goshen, a new Home laundry venture under Havemeyer and Gest, and county society updates with banners and dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam West
Abram Peters
Williamsburg
Iowa
Polly Kain
Mr. Havemeyer
Cincinnati
William Gest
Batavia Club Heads to Adams County Hunting Trip
The Batavia hunting and fishing club begins a trip to the happy hunting grounds in Adams County. Members travel by rail to Meat then ox team across country. The group spans many trades, from groceryman to lawyer and pharmacist, with tents, bedding, cots, and ample commissary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Hunting and Fishing Club
Adams County
Sunday Schools of Batavis Hold Annual Meeting
The Batavis township Sunday schools held a gala meeting in Ames on August 25 with strong attendance from neighboring towns. Addresses by Revs Powell and Barrel impressed attendees as plans were set for next year’s gathering and officers elected: J H Dawson president, Granville Mead vice president, Geo W Behymer treasurer. Labor Day urged next Monday.
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Corond Annierelly
Batavis
Bela
Rubinsom
Ames
Bosea
J. BR. Powell
M. CD. Barrel
TD. A. Long
Amelia Mindolin
J. H. Dawson
Granville Mead
Geo. W. Behymer
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Ceed
Mary
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Courier
Church Notes
Vine
Boston Fair
Combs
Smith
Graves
Newtonsville
Nevins
Newberry
Caney Holmes
America
Louise Abbott
Anna Rose
Thomas Chatterton
Loveland
Georgia
Comrade Hypes
J. F. Lill
F. C. Apple
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Morrow
Clermonter
Elma Townsley
Little Rock
Arkansas
AN Adams
Alice Wilcox
Daisy Lisle
Lruken
Ratavtia
Ciukgtan
Socity
Shiloh
Morgan
Panier Work
San Francisco
S. L
Purnipseed
Miss Burger
Barden
Belle McDonald
Frank B. Dyer
Madisonville
Lamston County
Eva Lovpes
Glendale
Alaska
Ed. Moore
Uncle Sam
Sitka
Starvey Hutson
Lee Short, Merchant
Williams Foreman
Elizabeth Beall
Hurick
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