Reminiscences of Clermont's partisan clashes fifty years ago
In Batavia a local political melee unfolds as veteran figures like Buchanan and Lowe clash amid lively crowds. Abolitionist Chas B Huber stirs the scene from the Dart store horse block, while supporters and peaceable citizens intervene to prevent violence as tempers flare and street remarks turn personal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Buchanan
Mr. Huber
Jim
Davidson
Pete Curligs
Asher
Potomac
Sant Abe v. Lowe
Lowe
Ben. Jenkins
Frank Huber
Chas. B. Huber
Jamieson Hall
John W. Lowe
Dart’s
Bank Building
Hamilton House
Williamsburg
Huber
Rankin
Ripley
Ohio River
Ohio
Kentucky
Main Street
Mr. Lowe
Bountiful Wild Fruits Bring Hunters and Hopes
The year brings a rich harvest of wild nuts and fruits as hickory trees bend with nuts and pawpaws, bananas, chestnuts, fox grapes, persimunds, and mushrooms appear abundant. Early reports hint at thriving game chasing and hunting fortunes.
Memorable Outing by Clermont County Club for Waifs of Cincinnati
The Clermont County Club organized its first fresh air outing under the supervision of Miss Anna Laws, president of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs, bringing joy to many underprivileged children. Generous gifts of fruits and vegetables from local friends supported two weeks of activities, with many named families and individuals contributing to the effort.
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Clermont County Club
Anna Laws
State Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Appreciation Letter From Miss Mary Thompson
Miss Mary Thompson thanks Clermont County Club for generous hospitality to city children in Amelia. She notes deep kindness, hopes the outing will lift their spirits, and prays for divine reward for the hosts. Dated Quimno August 20, 1909.
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Mary Thompson
Dar
Hicks
Clermont County Club
Amelia
Mary
Thompson
Quimno
Outfield Play Leads to Serious Injury in Moscow Ball Game
In Moscow last Sunday the Felicity and Moscow teams played a ball game that ended with Dick Dickson, son of William Dick of Moscow, severely injured after his foot tangled and he tumbled into a ravine. He suffered back and side injuries, with fears of a fatal outcome. He was attended by friends and expected to recover by Monday morning. Further details promised.
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Moscow
Young Dick
William Dick
Surplus Fees Recovered During Marsh’s Term
During John Marsh’s tenure as recorder an excess of 702 dollars in fees was collected beyond the legal salary. Marsh returned the surplus to the county treasurer for application to the fee fund.
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John Marsh
Ferris Pushes Bond Plan as Commission Grants Resolution
Howard Ferris urged Clermont county commissioners to issue bonds totaling 28 000 dollars bearing 4 percent interest for 20 years to fund a court decree. The board passed a resolution outlining bond denominations dates and repayment schedule with annual interest and directed the auditor to advertise bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Ferris
Commissioners’ Board
Wuereds
Supreme
State of Ohio
Board of County Commissioners
Circuit Court
Clermont County
Ohio
Wapereas
New Officers Installed as Monday Morning Passes
Monday morning last J L Marah recorder and deputies retired for new officers O L Page Bethel recorder and John Hantington Amelia deputy T G Foster treasurer retired with successor J B Turner Monterey E K Parrott to serve as deputy Harley Rapp county engineer and surveyor replaced by Norman Fomorin Owensville Bonds posted for duties Clerk Donovan retires to teach school Alice Dimmitt to stand in Theresa Leo hosts visit from Varrolton Kentucky family members noted.
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J. L. Marah
O. L. Page
Bethel
John Hantington
Amelia
T. G. Foster
J. B. Turner
Monterey
E. K. Parrott
Harley Rapp
Norman Fomorin
Owensville
Donovan
Alice Dimmitt
Fieet National Bank
Death of Henry Clarke Corbin Former Army Commander
Henry Clarke Corbin retired U S Army commander died at 4 AM in a New York hospital after a surgical operation for complications. A Clermonter born in Laurel aged 68 four: he leaves a widow a son two daughters and a step mother Mrs Jane Corbin. Memorial services set at M E church Sunday morning 12th instant conducted by Rev Edmund Burdsall soldiers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clarke Corbin
U. S. Army
New York
Europe
Kate Parsons
Clermonter
Laurel
Jane Corbin
M. E. Church
Edmund Burdsall
Rich New Riches for Veteran as Ore Lease Nets 10000 Year
A Civil War veteran and G. A. R. member, Jesse H. Green, acquired a 160 acre Minnesota homestead that yielded iron ore. He struck a 50 year lease with United States Steel for 10000 annually, rising to 20000 if ore profits justify it, with land in St Louis county near Dalath. The arrangement followed his Salt Lake City G. A. R. encampment visit and marks a major fortune for the ex-soldier.
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Jesse H. Green
Grover Cleveland
Green
Minnesota
Salt Lake City
United States Steel Company
St Louis County
Dalath
U. S
Williamsburg Furniture worker jailed for thefts from office
Chancey Malott, a longtime employee of Williamsburg Furniture Company, was jailed after noon thefts from the office drawer totaling a tidy sum. He was charged with attempted lock breaking, arraigned before Squire Irwin, pled not guilty, waived examination, and awaits grand jury action. He is married with one child.
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Chancey Malott
Williamsburg Furniture Company
Malott
Joseph Irwin
Death of Mrs. Hannah Ann Carter Veteran Resident
Mrs Hannah Ann Carter aged widow of De los Carter veteran soldier died at her home after an illness of four weeks. She leaves several children and grandchildren. Funeral services were held yesterday from the rear by Rev of Williamsburg.
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Hannah Ann Carter
Delos Carter
Williamsburg
Come Out to Batavia County Seat Beauty
Clermont’s county seat Batavia is praised for its beauty and inviting streets. The piece invites visitors to approach by wagon road, foot-path, steam, or traction and highlights shaded roadways, flower gardens, and picturesque riverside views along the East Fork.
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Clermont
Batavia
Social for Library Benefit Planned on Courthouse Lawn
A library fundraiser on Saturday night September 11 on the courthouse lawn features ice cream ices cake hot chocolate and popcorn with proceeds aiding new book purchases. If bad weather the event moves to the Masonic building banquet hall adjoining the library. The public is invited.
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Court House
Masonic Building
Dairy Farmers Meeting Planned at Woodlawn Park
A public meeting of the Tri State Dairy Farmers Association is set for Saturday September 11 at Woodlawn Park along the C M and L traction Nine. Officers will speak and Prof Secrest of Kentucky may attend. Attendees are asked to bring sour lunch baskets and enjoy a day of picnics and profit.
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Woodlawn Park
C. M. & L. Traction
Tri-State Dairy Farmers’ Association
Sprague Detained on Warrant in Williamsburgh
Sprague of Williamsburg was brought before Squire Trewin on a warrant issued by Orville Manning alleging Sprague struck Sprague with a weapon and caused bodily injury. Manning seeks $300 damages from Sprague.
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Marcellus, Sprague
Williamsburg
Squire Trewin
Orville Manning
Sprague
Spraga
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G. W. Fishback
Cincinnati
J. Warner
B. Cr Walls
Nellie
Althea Walls
Effie Hudson
Frank Ludlow
Lewis Grey
Mattingly
George Longhauser
Elizabeth Longhauser
Tene Hancock
Frank Middler
Samuel Behymer
EB. Mattox
Dennison
Gus. Dennison
Wm. Weaver
Hattie Leslie
Nellie Jenkins
Anna Reeves
John Merton
Bramer
Lena Penn
Morse Hicks
Cleve’ Kirgan
James Sillet
Charles Kerns
Frank Hitch
Laura Dial
Cleveland
Mary Terrell
Ferris
Theresa Leo
Geo, Lee and Daughter
Varrolton, Kentucky
Gen
Corbin
Richmond
Rebekah
Court House Yard
Joe Larkin
Milt Kain
Kain
Mr. Larkin
Milt
Floral Hall
Edel Knauer
Helen Holmes Rush
Dairy Farmers’ Meeting
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