Republicans Meet at City Hall Endorse Roosevelt and Others
Clermont County Republicans gathered in the city hall for a convention to select delegates to the State Convention, name county officers, and form the county executive committee. W. C. Bishop presided, unity sought amid factional tensions as resolutions endorsed Theodore Roosevelt, Foraker, Dick, Governor Harris, and Melville Hayes for Circuit Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
City Hall
Dayton
W. C. Bishop
Batavia
F. F. Talley
New Richmond
Louis Hicks
C.C. Kearns
C. C. Kearns
Resolutions Committee
Committee On
Theodore Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Foraker
Harris
Congress
Melville Hayes
C. B. Vandervort
G.W. McMurehy
William B. Cullen
al Gateh
Dr. Gateh
Convention Adjourns After Third Controversial Incident
The convention ends after a third incident sparks unfavorable comment as the executive committee from Batavia New Richmond Felicity and other towns conducts business and adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Bishop
Batavia
William H. Baum
Frank F. Talley
New Richmond
N. S. Stevens
Isabel
W.E. Moore
Felicity
George Printy
Fairest of Fairs Thrives After Cyclone Recovery
The Boston agricultural fair opened August 28 after a cyclone damaged the grounds. A vast crowd, about 15 000 on the big Thursday, enjoyed a well run show with $5000 in premiums and strong receipts reflecting a successful exhibition and reunion of neighbors.
Missionaries Gather for Ohio Christian Missionary Society Session
The 23d District of Ohio Christian Missionary Society holds its annual convention in Lerado with a large attendance. State President Dawley and several preachers attend. papers are read by Edna Hicks and others. a banquet features J. S. Bartlett as master of ceremonies. Comrades of the 70th O V I plan a reunion at Russellville on September 20 21, noting ties to Judge Loudon and Brown and Clermont counties along the Ohio River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Christian Missionary Society
Lerado
Christian Endeavor
Dawley
O. T. Blackwell
E. T. Ehlers
G. P. Campbell
J. S. Mill
J. A. Lord
Mary A. Lyon
Russelville
Judge Loudon
Brown County
Ohio River
Clermont
School Resumes as enrollment reaches 254 pupils
Monday marked the end of summer break as Prof. Timmons leads the term. Students received new book instructions and the school opened smoothly with 254 total pupils, 202 in elementary and 62 in high school, some from outside the district.
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Timmons
Treasurers Installed in Williamsburg County Office
T. G. Foster of Williamsburg was installed as county treasurer on Monday replacing the retiring George H. Eveland. The oath of office was administered and the accounts vouchers and funds were counted and receipted. Foster pledged support to National and State Constitutions as he assumed his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Foster
Williamsburg
George H. Eveland
Probate Will Refusal Cites Incompetence Undue Influence
Judge Paxton refused probate of a second will of Mrs. Wallace after finding she was mentally incapacitated and unduly influenced. Testimony described an alleged scene where Mrs. Sanford and witnesses signed a typed paper without Mrs. Wallace confirming it as a will. The first will left everything to Major J. B. Wallace. the second left homestead to Sanford and others. Attorney Bode announced an appeal to the common pleas court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
J. B. Wallace
Cincinnati
Wallace
Mary FE. Sanford
A. H. Bode
Mr. Wallace
Eli H. Speidel
Sanford
Paxton
Pauline Wallace
James Bruce Wallace
Major Wallace
Bode
Common Pleas Court
Badly Bruised Jockey at Batavia Fair
George Kitrell, a young colored boy from Batavia, attempted to ride at the Batavia fair. He was dismounted violently, injuring his back and spine and likely confined to bed for weeks. The incident drew broad sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kitrell
Batatavia
Kitrell
Government plan to cut back stamping letters
Postmasters welcome a government plan to abolish back stamping letters showing received dates. It would save salaries by thirty clerks in Chicago and shorten processing times. The change aims to reduce nationwide stamp noise and labor in city and country offices alike.
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Chicago
Delightful Afternoon Honoring Music Pupils at Amelia Home
Miss Cee Dawson hosted a 2 to 6 pm gathering in Amelia on Wednesday for her music pupils. Guests included Ivah Hutson Cora Nave Lena Penn Bessie Bainum Hazel Dawson Hattie Howard Margaret Davis Nettie Dawson Martha Howard Jessie Henderson Apphia Gaskins Babe Doughty Rose Day Anna Roberts Marie Edwards Alice Smith Master Page Dawson John Dumont Eldridge Davis. Games and muse provided charm during the polite social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cee Dawson
Amelia
Ivah Hutson
Cora Nave
Lena Penn
Bessie Bainum
Hazel Dawson
Hattie Howard
Margaret Davis
Nettie Dawson
Martha Howard
Jessie Henderson
Apphia Gaskins
Babe Doughty
Rose Day
Anna Roberts
Marie Edwards
Alice Smith
Master Page Dawson
John Dumont
Eldridge Davis
Popular hotel man Kellum greeted by Clermont crowds
James Kellum known as Jim, eldest son of the late John Kellum once Courier editor, has long served as clerk at Hotel Honing in Cincinnati. He enjoys universal good will for his cheerful manners and helpful nature. A Batavia visit last week drew cordial greetings, and he resumes duties at the desk to welcome all Clermont guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
James Kellum
Jim
John Kellum
The
Courier
Amelia
J.R. Hicks
Honing
Cincinnati
John Ryland
Batavia
Smash Up On the C. G. & P. at Georgetown
Georgetown News reports a Sunday night collision on the C. G. & P. in Georgetown yards. A large mail and express car struck a smaller car, sending both out of service. the rear mail car suffered heavy damage while a motorman and night watchman escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown News
Jenike
Western Horses Arrive in Bata For Public Viewing
A car load of young western horses has arrived in Bata. Farmers and horsemen are invited to view them by applying to George W. Gregg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
George W. Gregg
Fall Festival Opens in Cincinnati with Splendid Exhibits
The Fall Festival opened last week under favorable auspices and runs daily through the 29th. Crowds consider it the finest amusement event in Cincinnati with eye catching displays and live entertainment. Attend the operetta of the Blue Moon.
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Cincinnati
Rain Disrupts Camp Meeting Plan at African M. E. Church
Rain reduced attendance at a ten day camp meeting organized by African Methodist Episcopal members. The offshoot group, under a white bishop, faced friction as members complained about leadership while efforts continued to salvage the event.
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M. E
Ths
Mde
Tailor's domestic troubles end in police warrants
Peter Steffen a Batavia tailor discovers his wife has left for Cincinnati with foreman Peter McNeill. After a long search he pleads for her return, a police judge issues warrants for wife and lover, and the couple’s quiet life is disrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Steffen
Cincinnati
Steffen
Peter McNeill
Germany
France
Passing of Pioneer Mrs Phoebe Jane Leonard
Mrs Phoebe Jane Leonard widow of James P Leonard died at her Main Street home Monday September 5 1906. She was born Batavia March 28 1829 daughter of Lot Hulick sister of former congressman G W Hulick and mother of six children four daughters and one son surviving. A member of the M E church she helped many with generous acts and will be mourned by townspeople. Funeral services are set for 2 PM this afternoon conducted by Rev Burdeall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Jane Leonard
James P. Leonard
Main Street
Batavia
Lot Hulick
G. W. Hulick
Congress
Ohio
Keziah Brown
Edward Hambleton
Rev. Burdeall
Ladies Seek Relief From Pig Pens Delegation
A group of women appeared before the council Monday night requesting relief from pig pens and their offensive odor. The issue was referred to the board of health for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Labor Day Observed Quiet Shops and Factories
On Labor Day Monday many shops and factories took the occasion for rest and recreation. No demonstration was made in this place and all conditions were quiet.
Squirrels to be shot under new season rules
Squirrels are waiting to be shot as hunters prepare for the season closing October 15. Each person may kill no more than 10 squirrels per day and no squirrels may be offered for sale in or shipped out of the State.
Opening of Olympic Theatre tops Fall Festival events
The Olympic Theatre opens as one of the festival’s leading attractions. A superb bill for the week starts with a matinee on Sunday Sept 9. A major act features John F Bransone impersonating Bryan, plus trained dogs aerial flights and soubrettes, all on Seventh between Walnut and Main.
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Olympic Theatre
America
Bryan
John F Bransone
Seventh St
Walnut
Main
Megrues Celebrate 100th Milford Settlement Anniversary
Ancient Clermont Megrue family holds a reunion at Milford marking a century since Andrew Megrue settled there from Baltimore in September 1850. The gathering on Amous Tudor grounds included nine children and descendants with a four to thirty nine year range, a country dinner, reminiscences, and an original poem by Elizabeth Megrue.
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Megrue
Milford
Andrew Megrue
Baltimore
Maryland
McCormick
Hannah
Rust
Charles Jonathan
William
Paul
Joeps
Andrew
Isaac
Margaret
Anne
Amuos Tudor
Maria Megrue
Hannah Megrue
Elizabeth Megrue
Narrow escape saves miner from Portland streetcar wheels
K D Lytle of this place, now in Oregon mining, escaped death in Portland on the 24th as streetcar wheels dragged a man named Vernon after a collision. Lytle gripped his own heavy tool between body and wheel, taking the brunt of the impact, leaving him bruised but alive. He is kin to Vernon Lytle and O D Lytle of Afton, with another brother a Portland policeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. D. Lytle
Oregon
Portland
Young Vernon
Lytle
Vernon Lytle
Portland Force
O. D. Lytle
Afton
FORAKER'S OLD REGIMENT REUNION AT JOHN MILLER'S HOTEL
The annual reunion of the Foraker's Old Regiment will meet with headquarters at John Miller's hotel. The unit, raised in Clermont Highland and Rogs, supplied Ohio with a governor and its senior U.S. senator. Officers included Marcellus A. Leeds lieutenant colonel and Joseph D. Hatfield major. colonel John Marshall of Brown County. Senator Foraker plans to attend if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Clermont
Highland
Rogs
Ohio
U.S. Senate
Marcellus A. Leeds
H. Bradley
B. Crew
Colin Spence
Joseph D. Hatfield
John Marshall
Brown County
Senator Foraker
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Roosevelt
Edwin C. Ely
Republican County Executive Committee
John B. Armstrong
Sherif
Paul Rapp
Batavia Township
Ezekiel Hutchinson
Jackson Township
E. M. Brown
Harley Rapp
Jackson
ED. Patchell, JR
Stonelick Township
State Delegat
Bisbop
Abner McCollough
Ww. A. Baum
Clarence Young
Frank Talley
Joseph Loots
Stevens Jobo
W. EB. Moore
Miles Evel
Tesin Hawkins
Georgetown
Watchman
Lebanon
L. E. Miller
C L. Kennedy
W.H. Aiken
Geo. B. Beacham
Kirby Knight
J.C. Jinnings
W. H. Banister
Joan Ragland
Albert Mannen
D. W. Murphy
Geo. P. Hibbitts
Harry Murphy
Tom Collom
H. A. Hodges M A. Wood
W. R. Rapp
A. D. Barrow
J. R. Johnson James R. Gorman
T. D. van Camp
W.D. Barr Elias Dumford
M. F. Apgar
F. L. Donovan J. Larkin
A. F. Kayser
Lee Phillips
John Padgett
H. Buckley Joseph Colonel
C. J. Williams
John Lush Otto Heine W. D. Hoover
Morley Myers
N. O. Roat
M. Spence
H. L. Nichols
W. F. Roudebush
Lease C. B. Nichols John W. Lenin
Matthew B. Denver
Wilmington
Labor Day
Megrues
Clermonter
Foraker's Old Regiment
Boston Fair
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