Clermont Militia and Batavia Politics in 1840s Scene
Milford Ohio August 28 1909 recounts Clermont county Batavia militia era after the 1840 Tippecanoe and Tyler too convention. Describes militia formation uniforms officers elected drilling camping ground roving youths and public interest in martial duty and civil order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Ohio
Cour
Batavia
Tippecanoe
Tyler
Clermont County
Clermont
Fife and Drum
Fisher Resigns From Athens State Hospital Board
Charles R. Fisher of the Wilmington Journal resigns as president and trustee at Athens State Hospital. Governor Harmon seeks partisan control, replacing Republican officials with Democrats, dismissing Walter L. Remley for political reasons and turning the institution into a Democratic stronghold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Fisher
Wimington Journal
Athens State Hospital
Fisher
Harmon
Walter L. Remley
Brown County
Athens Hospital
School resumes with battle cry to conquer the books
The 1909 long vacation ends as students prepare for the real campaign against ignorance. At 9 o'clock on Tuesday September 7, in towns and townships, they march to the battle with books and saddles ready, receiving their commission at the end of the contest. The diploma will serve as sword, shield and spur in the world beyond.
Mrs Mary Proctor Wilson Named to Board of Visitors
Mrs Mary Proctor Wilson editor of the Lebanon Patriot and former matron of the O B and O home at Xenia has been appointed to the board of visitors succeeding Mrs Maria Bickman of Dayton. Wilson is described as fearless, outspoken, and a strong Democratic leader with a commanding presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Proctor Wilson
The
Lebanon
Withal
Warren County
Democratic Party
Maria Bickman
Dayton
Lieutenant Titus on Leave With Batavia Ties
Lieutenant Isaae Titus of the regular army is on leave with his people in Batavia. He is stationed in Charleston, D C, and remains greatly devoted to his profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lietenant Isaae Titus
Batavia
Charleston
D. C
Will pooling tobacco crop agreed at Georgetown meeting
At a Georgetown meeting of the county union of the American Society of Equity on August 14 representatives from 17 of 25 local unions approved pooling of the 1909 tobacco crop. Additional notes on the tobacco war and peace appear in the supplement.
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the American Society of Equity
Georgetown
Epd. Courier
89th Ohio Reunion Set for Amelia September 21 1909
The 82d annual reunion of the 89th Ohio will be held in Amelia on Tuesday September 21 1909. Secretary Isma Troth invites all comrades to reunite under the old flag to reminisce about camp battles prison pen exchanges and those who did not return. Hospitality is praised and a grove picnic is planned near the town. Everyone is invited.
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89Th Ohio
Amelia
Isma Troth
Association
MA Troth
Elysian Fields
Presbyterian pastor voyage stirs town rebound
Congregation hears Rev. James Lee Rames from Plateau Oklahoma in two sermons and considers offering him a permanent call. Choir adds Mr Thalman tenor and Mrs Macdonald organist as discussions continue after prayer meeting. Rev Fred Shaw and Rev Burdsall will preach next Sunday with Cincinnati conference pending. The town reports strong church attendance and a revived religious spirit across several denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
James Lee Rames
Plateau
Oklahoma
Rames
Presbyterian
Thalman
Tennor
Macdonald
Fred Shaw
Cincinnati
Dairymen Win Out In Milk Price Settlement
The Tri State Dairymen's Association celebrates a victory over Cincinnati milk dealers and large buyers, securing 18e per gallon in terms with all but one house. The association earned praise for its gallant fight and expects broad success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State Dairymen’s Association
Cincinnati
Amelia Public Schools Adds Wing for High School Expansion
The board approves a new wing with two large rooms and modern apparatus to meet growth and the Commissioner's first grade high school standards. Ella Williamson, a graduate of O W U, will supervise one room. Opening awaits contractor readiness, likely late September, with a 40 pupil enrollment rise reported by Supt. Clemens.
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Board of Education
Zellar
Ella Williamson
Gordon
G. W. Clemens
Boston to Welcome New Farmer's Bank
Four weeks after an announced Boston bank plan, official sources confirm a complete organization for the Farmer's Bank with officers Thomas Daugherty president Fred Snider vice president J S Marsh cashier A C Iuen Conrad Wissel W C Leever and Harry Barnacle directors. The bank opens about September 8 with $10,000 capital and Marsh to retain Ohio Farmer's Insurance Company agency. Directors meet September 7.
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Boston
Thomas Daugherty
Fred Snider
J. S. Marsh
A. C. Iuen
Conrad
Cincinnati Conference opens in Greenfield church
The 58th annual Cincinnati Conference began in the new M. E. church at Greenfield with large attendance. The body numbers 222 ministers and 56,000 members across 862 church homes, with property valued around 3 million dollars and pastor salaries totaling about 188,870 last year. Bishop Luther B. Wilson presides. Ohio is served by five conferences. The 1852 organization marks a long Methodist history in the region, with notable photographs of Rev. A. N. Spahr and Rev. D. Lee Aultman highlighted.
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Cincinnati
M. E
Greenfield
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Methodist Church
Luther B. Wilson
Philadelphia
Ohio
A. N. Spahr
Clermont County
D. Lee Aultman
Milford
Clermont
Spahr
Fine horses win big at Boston and Blanchester fairs
Frank A. Roseelet of Lorado wins all fat premiums in Boston fair draft class and sweepstakes with two year old Victor. He outshines rivals at Blanchester fair and heads to Riverside Stock Farm near Newtown, inspiring community interest in better stock.
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Frank A. Roseelet
Lorado
Victor
Newtown
Riverside Stock Farm
Election judges to serve in coming primaries
The judges and clerks from last fall's election will serve again for the upcoming primaries. Voting lasts from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on September 7, following the regular election format.
Changing Homes and Property Moves Ahead in Town
Charley Slade will occupy the Tatman property adjoining the public building and move October 1. Mrs. Sarah Perrine will live with Mrs. Applegate on Spring street for the winter. Charley Ansteadt sold the Mansfield place to Mrs. Stultz of Perintown, who takes possession December 1, and he buys the Weston place near Olive Branch to move December 1.
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Charley Slade
Bell Telephone Company
Tatman
Sarah Perrine
Olive Branch
Ohio shooters show progress at Camp Perry target shoot
Clermont boys attended the Camp Perry target shoot and reported a fine time and exciting sport. Ohio advanced from 15th last year to 5th this year among 47 competitors. Company K members present included Captain H. B. Glancy, 1st Lieutenant E. K. Parrott, 2d Lieutenant John Glancy, and Sergeant Jesse Jordan, all noted crack shots. National Rifle Association match dates not fixed yet.
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Clermont
Camp Perry
Ohio
Company K
H. B. Glancy
E. K. Parrott
John Glancy
Jesse Jordan
National Rifle Association
Baseball Exhibition By Boston And Batavia Clubs At Batavia
The Clermont area hosts a baseball game between the Boston and Batavia clubs on September 4 at the Batavia grounds. After a period without play the public expects a fast contest, with 2 30 start and a large audience anticipated.
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Clermont
Boston
Batavia
BATAVIAN WRITES BOOK
Surgean Major Percy Ashburn of the U S Army has written a book on the Elements of Military Hygiene arranged for officers and men. The War Department adopted it as a textbook and it offers valuable information and literary merit for general readers. Published by Houghton Mifflin Co Cambridge.
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Surgean
Percy Ashburn
U. S. Army
War Department
Hougton, Mifflin & Co
Cambridge
Election Board Meets in Batavia on Vacant Election Posts
The Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections met in Batavia Monday and filled numerous vacancies for judges and clerks of elections for the September 7 primary. Some vacancies arose from death removal and many candidates. The law prohibits candidates from serving as judges or clerks.
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Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections
Batavia
Appointment of Bagby as School Examiner
Judge Walker appointed Bagby to succeed Turnipseed as school examiner after the term expired. Bagby, a noted young educator and capable lawyer, currently serves as superintendent of the Carmel schools and is immediately assume duties.
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Walker
Bagby
Mr. Carmel
Nicholsville Nuptials Report Two 1900 Weddings
Frank Wilson of Nicholsville and Nora Puckett of Franklin wed Saturday evening at the M. E. Parsonage in Laurel officiated by Rev Shephard. Simon of Nicholsville and Mrs Mariel LeLu of New York married by Squire Dodsworth Thursday evening August 26, 1900. Friends offer congratulations to all.
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Frank Wilson
Nicholsville
Nora Puckett
Franklin
M. E. Parsonage
Laurel
Shephard
John. Simon
Mariel LeLu
New York
Squire Dodsworth
DalrymEn Meet by Tri-State Dairy Association
The Tri-State Dairy Association will meet Saturday night September 4 at 8 o'clock in Rapp's hall for important business. Full attendance is desired.
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Tri-State Dairy Association
Rapp’s Hall
Clermont Agricultural Society 61st Exhibition Draws Thousands in Boston
The 61st Clermont Agricultural Society exhibition in Boston attracted about 7,000 on Thursday with large displays of farm products machinery and stock. Visitors from Cincinnati and Batavia resorts enjoyed perfect weather and the event left the society financially strong with hefty receipts.
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Clermont Agricultural Society
Boston
Cincinnati
Batavia
Shadeland
Waters
Handsome Homes Add To Batavia’s Street Of Beauty
Batavia’s village of fine homes expands with two new builds by Captain H B Glancy at Market and North and Dr J J Werner adjoining. Both houses, brick in color and cream, offer modern comforts, mullioned windows, bay windows, wide halls, and polished woodwork. Groundworks for Dr Chas Belt’s eight apartment cottage proceeding on Wood Street with brick overlaid in stucco and full modern amenities.
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Batavia
H. B. Glancy
Market
North Streets
J. J. Werner
Milwaukee
Wood
Chas
Wood St
Militia Appropriation Divided Among States
Four million dollars allocated by Congress for militia use is apportioned by Col E M Weaver to Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia for armories and arsenals. Batavia armory project to be decided within three years as a new public building floor opens for daily walks.
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Congress
E. M. Weaver
General Staff of the Army
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Batavia
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Church Notes
Burdsall
M. E. Church
Church
U. B. Church
J. H. Love
Colored M.B. Church
Baptist Colored Church
Amelia Public Schools
Boston Bank
M. E. Conference
Baseball
NEW School Examiner
Militia
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