March of Improvement Reaches Rural to City Transformation
The essay extols rapid growth from Olive Branch’s rural railway station to a potential summer resort with brick factories, 60 miles of trolley lines, a scenic lake, a planned great hotel, electric church lights, and new suburban expansion. It envisions Batavia’s towns linking to city life, awaits incorporation of West Batavia, and notes advancing transportation like autos and steam cars shortening travel times, underscoring nationwide prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Branch
Little Brook
Old Methodist Church
Israel
Batavia
Linwood
Columbia
Fulton
West Batavia
Wildly Insane Woman Sets House Afire in Meadring Case
George Witham of Withamsville obtained authority to arrest Misa Mena Meadring aged 35 on lunacy charges. She removed clothing, hid in weeds, attacked a burning home with a club, and danced as the blaze consumed bedding and dwelling. Judge Paxton ordered her apprehension. she was taken to Batavia hospital after an inquest of lunacy.
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George Witham
Withamsville
Misa Mena Meadring
Alex Meahring
Sbe
Paxton
Tom Speidel
Charley Johnson
Batavia
Laabe
Death of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bills in Louisville
Friends mourn the death of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bills wife of Marvel W. Bills and daughter of R. J. Bancroft of Batavia Ohio who died in Louisville Kentucky on September 5 1908 from tuberculosis and heart disease. Her funeral proceeded to Batavia with services after prior burial notices in Indiana and Ohio.
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Batavia
Howard Billman
Billman
Louieville
Bancroft
Spencer
Indiana
Mary Elizabeth Blias
Marvel W. Bliss
R. J. Bancroft
Louisville
Kentucky
Ohio
Ohio Deaf and Dumb Travitation
Columbus
Jine
Marvel W. Biles
Evaneville
Loulaville
Bills
Batavia Ba v Bisie
Trolley Opens Sunday With Regular Trains To Batavia
Sunday saw free trolley rides from Olive Branch as Batavia residents viewed the new line. Service began Monday with a timed schedule linking Batavia and Cincinnati, highlighting the shift from wagons to fast transport and the public’s curiosity about this modern system.
Anti Grey Wolf Association meets in Owensville for county reform
A meeting of the United Protective Association of Clermont County was held in Owensville to organize a county wide demand for action against county officers accused of improperly drawing fees. Six hundred taxpayers demand state examiner reports prompt accountability and threaten court action if the county commissioners refuse to act, with a September 12, 1903 gathering near Pleasant Plain to decide further steps.
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United Protective Association of
Clermont County
Owensville
Protective Associations
John Ferris
Pleasant Plain
Court actions seek damages and marriage licenses
Hollis Hancock sues Interurban Railway Terminal Co and C G P Railroad for 7000 alleging a left arm injury on an Interurban car on Eastern Ave. A J McNair sues John B Parrott for 25000 over a contempt order and habeas corpus. Marriage licenses listed include Edward Bartholomew and Bertie Bainum among others. several couples named with ages and hometowns.
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Hollis Hancock
Interurban Railway Terminal Company
C. G.&p. Railroad Company
Interurban
Eastern Avenue
A.J. McNair
John
Parrott
Assignments of Minister at the Conference Other Appointments
A report lists ministerial assignments and other appointments approved at the Methodist Episcopal Conference. It details who received new charges, which churches or districts they will serve, and notes any special roles or responsibilities assigned during the session.
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The
Methodist Episcopal
Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs by Foley’s Honey and Tar
A.M. Ake of Wood Indiana reports years of severe lung damage with frequent hemorrhages. After unsuccess with several physicians he used Foley's Honey and Tar and now has sound lungs. The product is sold by John Bunn MD and promoted in Batavia by Well Dickinson as a trusted local source. The ad also markets artistic photography and new furniture at Schwab's Batavia.
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A.M. Ake
Wood, Ind
Foley
John Bunn
Batavia
Dickinson
Reliable
Pepe
W. T. Holland
Greensburg
Nash’s Pharmacy
Administration and probate notes from local court docket
Letters of administration granted to D A Judd for Lillie Love. Charles Belt named guardian for Martha Malott and Batavia imbecile. bond $900. Willot Catherine Cazell admitted to probate. Orville Jordan, minor over 14, given guardian W A Joseph. Luella Frey administers John A Clayton. real estate $300. to be sold privately. Hayford replaced by Allen B Nichols as administrator of Lizzie Banister. bond $1000. Wilse Smith appointed administrator of Adair Smith. bond $8000. Daniel Vincent’s will admitted to probate. Cincinnati Milford Loveland Traction Co v Irwin settled and dismissed on payment of costs. Interurban Railroad Terminal Co v Margaret Adams et al continued to Sept 10. sheriff directed to summon jury. Mary M Rosa will filed for probate. devise to husband Francis D for his lifetime if he remains unmarried. upon marriage or death, to son Vance Ross with power to sell and share proceeds with grandchildren Florence Adda Mattie Slater. one-half to husband’s line if no issue, else grandchildren. Executor named as widower. Writings witnessed by Clarence Pattison and Olin Fagin.
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D. A. Judd
Lillie Love
Charles Belt
Martha Malott
Batavia
Willot Catherine Cazell
Orville Jordan
W.A. Joseph
Luella Frey
John A. Clayton
Cincinnati, Milford & Loveland Traction Company
Wm. T. Irwin
Interurban Railroad Terminal Company
Margaret Adams
Mary M. Rosa
Francis D
Vance Ross
Textatrix
Florence, Adda
Mattie Slater
Real estate transfers and millage notes in Ohio townships
A period list shows numerous transfers of land and lots across Miami, Bethel, Goshen, Pierce, and Williamsburg townships in Ohio. Transactions include parcels under cemetery, school, and religious grounds, with prices or exchanges and buyers such as Olive Branch Cemetery Association and Cincinnati Camp Meeting Association. A separate ad notes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure testimonial and a local sale on lighting products at Kline's.
Letter From Lowell Attends the Ohio State Fair
Lowell Roudebush reports on the 1903 Ohio State Fair in Columbus. He notes record gate receipts and attendance, hotel shortages, and hundreds sleeping at Union Depot. Bryan and Secretary Shaw spoke. he praises agricultural displays, prize apples, county exhibits, and dairy progress amid improving quality and organization.
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Nicholsville
Ohio
Covurier
Columbus
Union Depot
State House Yard
Clermont County
Bryan
Shaw
G. E. Rowe
Grand Rapids
Mich
Rowe
State Horticultural Society
Rome
N. Spy
Wegner
Stark
Ben Davis
Grimes
Jonathan
Lucas
Sandusky
Lake
Ottawa
Ross
Warren
Clermont
Boston
Hubbardson
Ben Davie
Lindly
Kelsey
Experiment Station
Cox Bros
Lawrence County
Agricultural Hall
Countles Union
Licking
Clark
Marion
Champaign
Cleo
Grange Hall
Sanders
Democratic Squabble Could Help Republican Hope
A Middletown Democratic rift over police and fire department control pits Gray-Mason against Schwab factions. The dispute boosts Republican State Senator candidate J. Eli Harding as Schwab back Hicks opponent Frank Hicks and predict Harding’s election, per local reports.
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Middletown
J. Eli. Harding
Gray-Mason
Schwab People
Frank Hicks
Batavia Township Teachers Meet For School Opening
Batavia township teachers are asked to gather at the Batavia school on Saturday September 12 at 2 pm to discuss opening arrangements. Patterson graduates and other nonresidents considering Batavia schools are invited to visit Friday September 11 to talk with the superintendent or board.
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Batavia Township
Batavia
Patterson
Nathan Anderson dies at his Marathon home
Nathan Anderson former Clermont County treasurer died at his Marathon home on Sunday after years of feebleness. A Democrat and longtime county official, he served two terms as treasurer beginning in 1885 and 1890. Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 PM from his Marathon residence with Masons and county officials in attendance. He leaves a widow.
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Marathon
Masons
Special Days Outline for Fall Festival in Cincinnati
The article lists themed days at the Cincinnati Fall Festival over two weeks including Fraternal Order Day Outside School Children's Day Commercial Travellers Day Sousa Band concerts City School Children's Day German Day Irish Day Flower Day All Nations Day and Cincinnati Day. It highlights accessibility by rail and electric lines and notes ample lodging restaurants and the city’s capacity to entertain 100000 visitors daily with extensive decorations.
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Cincinnati
Sousa Band
Clermont County Central District Water Meeting at Bantam Church
An all day gathering at Bantam Presbyterian church drew fair attendance and strong interest. Rev. A. M. Dawson of Williamsburg Presbyterian spoke on faith and tenure. papers by Prof. C J Swing Mrs Dann and Clarence Meeker were praised. Miss Maud Corbin Rollin Blosser and others contributed readings and songs. Officers elected for next year include President M Edwards Secretary Grace Dunn and Treasurer Chandler Blosser. The next session is set for Afton in December.
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Clermont County Central
Bantam Presbyterian Church
A. M. Dawson
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church
Prof
C.J Swing
Dann
Clarence Meeker
Maud Corebin
Rollin Blosser
Bessie Shields
Lottery Ads Stir Milford Readers in Election Era
The Milford Enterprise criticizes rising lottery advertisements in city papers as deceptive and gambling promoting. The writer cites the former Louisiana Lottery and urges stronger United States laws to curb such schemes, calling them debauching to the public. Edwin Stark, son of the late John Stark, visits Clermont relatives.
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Milford
United States
Edwin Stark
John Stark
Lowa
Clermont
Dodds Kidney Pills Praised By Arkansas Justices
News from Dut, Searcy County, Arkansas reports Justice T F Reeves writes a letter endorsing Dodd’s Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. Local justice B E Cox also testifies he recovered after using six boxes and recommends the remedy to friends. No one disputes the unanimous verdict.
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BE. B. Cox
Justice
Dodd
Lic
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Wm. T. Murphy
Wm.t. Murphy
Jackson Township
J. L. H. Barr
Nelson Walker
Anthony Alberding
Wm. Hosman
Osa Lee Liming
Mettie A. Thompson
Bethel
Kate White
Milami Township
Geo. W. Goodwin
Trustees Board of Education
Miami Township
E. L. Stoddard
Cerissa M. Willard
Elmer Smith
Pierce Township
D. K. Deem
W. B. McGroarty
Cincinnati Camp Meeting Association
L. W. Pemberton
O. L. Liming
William K. Gilles
Lucy E. Smith
Goshen Township
Louis C. Hopkins
Gertrude Fahlenback
Lindale & Nicholsville
Pear
Kline's
Lowell
Republi
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Ella McCaskey
Pon
Los Angeles
California
Nathan. Anderson
Christian Endeavor Union
J. P’s
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