Batavia Teams Rally in Weekend Baseball Action
Batavia and Williamson clubs posted high scoring wins with Batavia defeating Williamburg on Friday and later crushed by the Cincinnati Leaf Tobacco Club 27 to 1. The Mt. Wash club challenged Clermont county teams and Batavia reported multiple wins, with Moscow, Bethel, Amelia, Owensville and New Richmond clubs also feature in standings and schedule notes.
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Batavia
Williamsburg
Farrett
Lattimer
Buerkle
Chamberlain
Kisskadden
Kiskadden
Davis
Hosea
Brookfield
Keenan
Kauffman
Robinson
Peterson
Cincinnati Leaf Tobacco Club
Batavians
Tobacconists
Richmond Battery
Bell Brothers
Bell
Batavias
AB. BE
KB PO
A. BE
Wee
Cin. L. T
Wohite
Favrett
Bethel
Moscow
Williams
Slade
West
L. Fitzpatrick
Wentzell
Cox
Basle
Watson
Murphy
Carns
Scott
C. F
Nicholasville
K'sot P
Amelia
Batavia Kids
Owensville
Boston Kids
Vanceburg
Manchester
Bethel Club
ALE
Richmond
Cochran’s
U. K
New Richmond
Blue Licks
Covington
Georgetown
H. Dart
Aberdeen
Esaeis T. B. Walter Amelia
Eb Ageous
W. P. Jackson
G. V. Morris Paulo Thik Y Tite Rae
J. H. Davis
Blue Creek
BE. L. Hollingsworth
Butlerville
A. Stephen Centenary
H. C. Hutchinson
Chile
W. S. Gray
Decatur
A. G. Newton
Feesburg
Williams Felicity
Peete Ohn
W. Cannon
M. B. Fuller
Paneaied
Easton
Goshen Peebies
D. W.C. Washburn
Laurel
T. D. Moore
Peer
Marathon
Mason
New
New Richmond Bank Names New President and Officers
At a directors meeting of the First National Bank of New Richmond Judge Frank Davis was chosen president. Franklin Fridman is deceased. Jamen J. Selby was named vice president and L. B. Fridman, son of the late Fridman, was elected director to succeed Selby.
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First National Bank of New Richmond
Frank Davis
Franklin Fridman
Jamen J. Selby
L. 8
Camp Meeting Inauguration At Moore's Grove
Sunday of next week the eighth instant a camp meeting will begin at Moore's Grove near the dam. Rev. Scott Ward of Taylor's Chapel M E Church leads with Rev. W. H. Tate of Ninth Street M E Church Cincinnati aiding. Admission ten cents and sessions run through September 23 with melodious singing and plentiful refreshments.
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Moore’s Grove
Scott Ward
Taylor’s Chapel
M. E. Church
W. H. Tate
D. D
Ninth Street M. E
Cincinnati
Missing Mason minister and singer elope after church scandal
Reverend John Shorten of Mason in Warren County is missing along with Maggie Geyer, an alto in Shorten’s choir. Shorten was due at a conference in Hamilton last Thursday and reportedly gave her much attention. deacons were silenced when reproached. Shorten is married and the pair are believed to have eloped.
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John Shorten
Mason
Warren County
Hamilton
Maggie Geyer
Emancipation Tea Party Held by Mechanicsburg Ladies
A group of twenty five women in bloomers held an emancipation tea party in Mechanicsburg last week. Prizes were awarded for the finest outfits and after supper they enjoyed lawn games including pull-away and hand-springs. The scene sparked local chatter as observers anticipate broader social changes.
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Mechanicsburg
Britton pardon decision eyed after life term case
Marion Britton, imprisoned for life, will have his case reviewed at the board of pardons next meeting. Authorities note possible insanity at the time of the fatal shot and public sympathy grows for a possible pardon as the Britton family tragedy weighs on the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Britton
Board of Pardons
George Britton
Williamsburg Alumni Meet Plans Inaugural Event
Williamsburg high school alumni to gather at Miss Flora Beacham’s home on Thursday evening September 12 for the inaugural meeting. Program includes President Amna McNutt, Invocation, and performances by Minnie Weaver Belle Behymer Rena Foster Eliott Arewine Hila Wil dbohed Chatterton Bertha Wean and Anna McNutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg High School
Flora
Beacham
Amna McNutt
Puano Bolo
Minnie Weaver
Arreriteben
Rena Foster Cornet Bolo
Bessedese Eliott Arewine
Hila Wildbohed Chatterton
Bertha Wean
Anna McNutt
Beer Banned at Bantam Fair. Claud Clark Arrested
A Bantam Fair will not vend beer authorities say. Claud Clark was arrested in Akron on an ageanit charge linked to an express driver incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Clark
Akron
New Assignments for Methodist Ministers in George Town
The church announces new pastor placements for George Town and neighboring districts. Assignment changes affect several congregations with clergy transfers and posted timetables for service shifts and supervisor oversight.
The Mild September and Its Autumn Music
September brings many sounds from nature and farm life, from mockingbirds to oyster openings and turkey gobblers. The piece notes early mornings and dusks, harvest cues, and a smoky landscape as September in Clermont county inspires reflection. It then cites US Weather Bureau data on Ohio September temperatures and precipitation, including records from 1804 to 1890, before briefly mentioning local commerce and remedies.
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Sweet Home
Bob White
Bob
East Fork
Clermont County
Weather Bureau
Ohio
Sidney
Wapakoneta
Seber
Tobacco market and crop notes from river counties
The article reports rains aiding crops in river counties but tobacco in some districts will not reach full size or color due to late rains. It notes cutting underway, stronger competition in the market, and generally steady to firm prices with some expectations of higher demand. Sales targets for next week list Bodman Cincinnati Morris Miami Globe dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bodman
Cincinnati
Morris
Miami
Globe
Cosmopolitan’s September issue showcases travel and fiction
The magazine emphasizes high quality print with stories by Conan Doyle and H. H. Boyesen, including A Famous Crime about Parkman’s murder. It features Nina Larre Smith’s English country house party at Abbotsford, oceanic life wonders, a Cuba article, yacht illustrations, Moran landscapes, and Col. John A. Cockerill’s Modern Utah photos. The issue is praised for rich illustrations and refined content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conan Doyle
H. H. Boyesen
Clark Russel
New York
Doctor Parkman
Professor Webster
Nina Larre Smith
Abbotsford
Walter Scott
Smithsonian
Cuba
The
Cosmopolitan
Thomas Moran
John A. Cockerill
Utah
Our Next Senator Physician Soldier Diplomat Statesman
A historical notice highlights a candidate described as physician and soldier who also served as diplomat and statesman and is linked to the Republican party. The brief frames a multifaceted public figure poised for Senate.
Portrait of Dr James M Ayers for State Senate
The portrait extols Dr James M Ayers a 56 year old Butler county native and Indiana veteran. A former consul to Brazil under Harrison and a longtime Grand Army man, he is praised as educated, scholarly and vigorous in Republican canvassing.
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James M. Ayers
Butler County
79Th Indiana
Brazil
Harrison
Pastor Dr Sutherland Placed on Superannuated List
Dr Sutherland formerly pastor of the M E church in this place has been added to the superannuated list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sutherland
M. E. Church
Home Made Jelly Glasses From Old Bottles
A method to convert beer and mineral water bottles into jelly glasses. Scratch a crosswise mark, wrap cord, soak with coal oil, ignite, rotate to heat, then cool and sand the edges. Finish by covering with strong paper for reuse.
A Bell That Never Gets Tight
Dr Belt, known for grave demeanor, reveals a witty line after overhearing a guest complain of a tight belt. At a camp meeting luncheon he quips about a bell never getting tight, drawing laughter from the group of young ladies.
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Belt
Wedding vows but groom vanishes in Belfast scene
Miss Vina Jordan awaited her marriage to George Keen at her father’s Belfast home as Rev J D Darling prepared to unite them. The ceremony time passed and Keen failed to appear in a spick and span suit, leaving guests to dine without the groom amid speculation about his absence.
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Vina Jordan
Belfast
Rev. J. D. Darling
Miss Vina
George Keen
Milford
Miami Road
Spiders as a Trade Item Attracts The Curious Public
An article in Scientific American notes spiders as a commercial commodity selling for ten dollars per hundred. Graintreé runs the world’s only spider farm outside France near Philadelphia with about 10 000 grown spiders supplying wholesale merchants. Spiders are kept in cellars to weave webs over wine necks, giving an aged appearance. the practice is delicate as the arachnids are cannibalistic and must be separated to prevent them from eating each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Graintreé
Philadelphia
France
Reunion of Witham and Bennett families at Clermontville Grove
A Saturday gathering at Shinn's Grove for the Witham Bennett reunion features a Clermontville Band, songs, poems, addresses by C P Bennett and W L Witham, and a long local program with family lists and officers. A chronic indigestion note cites Simmons Liver Regulator as a trusted remedy.
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Witham
Bennett
Shinn’s Grove
MOSS
Int
Clermontville
Rev
Baker
Simmons
Mra, B
Raine
Baltimore
Ohio 80th regiments hold reunion at Boston fair grounds
Three companies B F and G of the 80th Ohio assembled at the Boston fair grounds last Saturday in reunion. The event included minutes read officer elections for next year names of comrades present and talks by T J Doughman W J Johnson G W Temple and others. Officers chosen were B F Waits president Michael Paul Vice president Wm McK Barns secretary and W R Demaris treasurer with the grounds set as next meeting place on the second Saturday in August 196.
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Ohio
Boston Fair Grounds
T. J. Doughman
W. ©. Johnson
G. W. Temple
Mamie Doughman
J.H. Hall
Highland
Ross
Clermont County
Cheap Fare to Springfield Opens Republican Campaign
C. P. and W. Railroad offers one fare round trips from line stations to Cincinnati to coincide with the Springfield campaign opening on September 10. Big Four tickets to Springfield from Cincinnati priced at $2.40 round trip. CPV combination allows Batavia travelers to $3.15. Train schedules show Cincinnati arrival early morning and 8:80 departure for Springfield, with 10:45 arrival. Tickets valid September 9 to unspecified end date.
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Springfield
C. P. and W
Cincinnati
Batavia
City
Ice cream supper clash prompts gun and knife talk
Adams County notes describe a Friday ice cream social at David Pratt's where rocks flew knives came out and revolvers flashed. No serious injuries were reported though many youths carried “weapons” amid widespread concern about “fixing” for events.
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West Union Index
Old Adams
David Pratt
Eclipse Watch Baffles Sleepy Town Folks
Residents stayed up as Earth shadow crossed the full moon under clear skies. Officials note pleasant weather, thin lunar curtain, and a striking view. A partial solar eclipse is noted for the 18th and another in November shared with Americans.
Marriage licenses rise slightly as summer dullness fades
The marriage market shows a small uptick after a hot summer with three licenses issued in early September. The week Aug 29 to Sept 3 yielded four marriages including George W. Nearil and Miss Marietta Schuyler, Lawrence Fenner and Miss Mattie Elliott, 8. P. Reed and Miss Eva Burns, and Eugene S. Lansdale to Ella Church. The license book is full and a new book will start with a fresh pen.
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George W. Nearil
Marietta Schuyler
Lawrence Fenner
Mattie M. Elliott
P. Reed
Eva F. Burns
Eugene S. Lansdale
Ella Sr
Church Village
Edenton Social Notes Highlight Visiting Relatives and Guests
Edenton hosts and guests fill weekly visit list with Charley Jordan and family from Wilmington, Belle Honey of Cincinnati visiting sister Mrs Cast, Bert Hutchinson and Jessie Good from Marathon, Miss Tina Ology entertained by May Cramer, Mrs Isaac Bennett returning home from Milford care and illness, Hiram Prickett visiting daughter in Westboro, Lon and Allie Jones plus families visiting Newtonsville, D A Ferree moving toWaynesville school, Anthony Pierce and wife of Mason visiting relatives, Ida Maham Eva McCollum of Modest calling on Ida Bible, Susie Grosnickle visiting relatives.
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Charley Jordan
Wilmington
Belle’ Honey
Cincinnati
Charley Cast
Bert Hutchinson
Jessie Good
Marathon
Michie Pierce
Lillie Kelsay
Madisonville
Ella Brunk
Will Mathew
California
Wm. Barr
George Prickett
Towsend Dickinson
J. H. Prickett
Tina Ology
May Cramer
Isaac Bennett
Milford
Glenn
Hiram Prickett
Westboro
Lon Jones
Allie Jones
Newtonsville
D. A. Ferree
Waynesville
Anthony Pierce
Mason
Ida Maham
Eva McCollum
Modest
Ida Bible
Susie Grosnickle
Bantam fair notes and local moves in Hulington area
Fred Phigstadt markets winter apples. John Cornman and wife visited Cincinnati last week. Ban tam fair grounds prep includes four carloads of gravel for new bridge approaches. A. W. Huling resigns floral hall post after 35 years. The Dial Female Orchestra from Mt Carmel appears in floral hall. C. W. Dawson expects Bantam fair Thursday attendance near ten thousand due to a baseball contest. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral marketed for coughing fits. Caliornia Commandery Knights Templars bring 22,000 bottles of wine and a carload of fruit to Boston.
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Hulington
Fred Phigstadt
John Cornman
Cincinnati
Rapp, Wood & Co
Bantam Fair Grounds
H.C. Smith
Weat Union
A. W. Huling
Jennie Pierce
William Thornburg
Frank Grash
Jessie Murry
Elkhart
Indiana
Lizzie Grode
Mt. Adama
Joseph Ernest
Dial
Mt Carmel
Floral Hall
C. W. Dawson
New Richmond
Caliornia
Knights Templars
Boston
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Eisinger
Howard Hi
Johnson
Mt. Washington
Felicity Boys
Williamsburgers
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Jane—Bethel
Jacobs
Williame
Errom
Brown County
Clermont
AB. BR
PO. A. E Farrett
Yeatsidts
Osea
Ann
Eenee Lattimer
Brookfiel Ees Buerkle
Bees
Ewenerenneerere
Pintamsbure
Webb
Burke
Uillan
Dav Brewer
Lyle
NEW Richmond Bank
Colored Camp Meeting
Fuhr & Wagrerman’s
Late Literary News
Statt Republican
George H. Thomas
Icline
Ohio Medical Col
Grover
Dr. Ayers
Arly
Witham and
Beinnett
America
C. P. Bennett Witham
W. L. Witham
C. E. Bennett
Clermontville Band
AION
Steea
Orie Bennett Maglove
George B. Hatfield
Bertie
Elva Bennett
Roy House Mums
Gions Srecca
George W. Witham
Pthaee Dasdee Ledagen
Maryin Miller
Berine Duck Wall
Lermontville Cornet
C. P. Dansels
C. P. Witham
F. P. Witham
Brovoue
Adams County
Edenton
Ayer
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