Mt Rainier a Shrine of Nature and Bold Adventure
Seattle letter extols Mt Rainier 14 408 feet high as a premier American peak with ice caves crevasses and glaciers. Guides warn of dangers above 10 000 feet. Camp Muir namesake for John Muir. government highway park reserve and rail links promote tourism. Casualties cited include a Boston lawyer Ordway and two youths, while the Blue Bird Excursion runs a four hour Tacoma route with a five dollar car license and near highway access.
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Seattle
Walsh
Epior
Mt. Rainier
United States
Matterhorn
America
Alps
Cascades
Washington
Rockies
Ngs Cheenti
Ordway
Boston
Tacoma
Blue Bird Excursion Company
Ashford
Mountain Terminal
Anniversary celebrated for W. B. Applegate at Branch Hill
Relatives gathered Sunday September 6 in Clermont county to mark the 75th birthday of W. B. Applegate a long time mercantile businessman and public official He has served as county school examiner coroner clerk and justice of the peace The gathering featured a eulogy by A B Applegate and a family gift for the celebrant plus remarks praising his health life and honor
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W. B. Applegate
Branch Hill
Clermont County
J. W. Applegate
Emma
City
A. B
George
Milford
Periie K
Loveland
P. ©. Hill
Cheviot
Hugh Mitchell
Donald
Marion
Norwood
Colt Show at Pt Isabel Mill Yard September 26
A Mouton colt show will be held at Pt Isabel mill yard on Saturday September 26 at 2 p.m. Premiums will be awarded according to the rules of 1014.
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Pt. Isabel Mill Yard
Questions Before You To Be Voted Upon at This Fall's Election
Voters will face four or more ballots in November including constitutional amendments and nonpartisan officer lists. State ballots include six propositions on prohibition, ballot access, four year terms for county officers, tax free bonds, and referendums on a gerrymander and a liquor license decentralizer. The Secretary of State will mail a pamphlet with summaries and arguments for and against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Saloon League
Stability League
Sprague
McDermott
Hildebrandt
County Board Reviews School Bond and Centralization Vote
The county board of education met Monday to decide on the Miami Township bond issue and centralization outcome. They left matters to the local board since a school house would not be built if bonds sold. A future vote and monthly meetings were planned while district withdrawals and reestablishment actions awaited court decisions. The uniform course of study is being adopted countywide and the superintendent urges longer terms and study leaves to train teachers for improved schools.
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County Board of Education
Miami Township
Woodville
Edenton
Court of Appeals
Fairview
Monroe Township
Clermont County
Dr J T Martin welcomed at Batavia M B church
Dr J T Martin was assigned to Batavia M B church by the Methodist conference last week and preached to a large audience at both services. Rev Burdnall and wife will move to Winchester this week, leaving many friends. Mrs Thomas Glancy's daughter Anna is in South Carolina for health reasons and plans to return home in about two weeks after gaining weight.
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J. T. Martin
Batavia M. B
Thomas Glancy
Anna
South Carolina
Successful Teachers Earn Certificates at Last Examination
The following teachers were awarded certificates at the last examination Elizabeth Vandervort Margaret Wenzel Lyda Berz Daisy Ely Florence Innis Hazel Ulrey Marie Moreton Florence Meyers Cecile Hill Viola Maddox Irene Brown Mary Gaebel Emma Corbin Ebon C Hill Clyde M Abbott L B Manning Ralph Homan Ralph Vaniindingham E F Boyd Marjorie Ellsberry Thelma Reisinger Marie Smyth Harriet Talley Hilda Creager Mattie Rhode Laura Shields Nellie Foster
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Elizabeth Vandervort
Margaret Wenzel Lyda Berz
Daisy Ely
Florence Innis
Hazel Ulrey
Marie Moreton
Florence Meyers
Cecile Hill
Viola Maddox
Irene Brown
Mary Gaebel
Emma Corbin
Ebon C. Hill
Clyde M. Abbott
L. B. Manning
Ralph Homan
Ralph Vaniindingham
E. F. Boyd
Marjorie Ellsberry
Thelma Reisinger
Marie Smyth
Harriet Tall
Alpine Farm Women’s Club Meeting and Prize Display
The Alpine Farm Women’s Club No 66 met September 9 1915 at Mrs Joe Innis home guest day attendance 50 including new member. Activities included rally song roll call sanitary school house reading and community improvement talk with prizes in the astor contest awarded to Mrs Myrtle Hara and Mrs Ida Davidson. Friday evening guests at Mrs Mary Mattox home featured music readings and a surprise donation from the Storer Brothers followed by ice cream and cake.
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Joe Innis
Farm Women’s Club
Alma Innis
Ida Davidson
Reach
Myrtle Hara
Mary Mattox
Storer Brothers
Romotte
Reading
Mabel Runyan Mygtorc
Ise
Hattie Cowdery Hagelin
Mary Cowdery
ODM
Arthur Storer
Nettie Runyan
BongQui
Old
Kentucky
Keach
Election Board Reviews Petitions for November Nominations
The board examined petitions for county officers to be voted on in November. Localities showed varying candidate counts. If candidates miss filing deadlines they may have to be written in with an X mark before the name for counting.
Ansteatt Reunion Brings 185 at Clermont County Event
The Ansteatt families of Clermont county held their annual reunion at Commissioner C. K. Ansteatt’s country home near Olive Branch on Monday September 6 with 185 attendees. Officers were elected: President Chas. K. Anstaett John Wolfangel Vice President Walter J. Bauer Secretary John Schultz Treasurer and a committee on arrangements. Races and games followed the noon meal and guests remarked on the fine spread and hospitality. The group decided to keep the reunion at the same location next year, hoping for many more gatherings.
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Ansteatt
Clermont County
C. K. Ansteatt
Olive Branch
Chas. K. Anstaett
John Wolfangel
Walter J. Bauer
John Schultz
Edgar Anstaett
Albert Seyler
Carl Miller
Oliver Bauer
Albert Anstaett
Edwin Schultz
Murry
Georgetown
A. Bauer
Seyler
Fred Hoffmann
Emma Anstaett
Erma Wegner
Homer Bauer
Veryone
County commissioners approve contracts and issue bonds
The three day session awarded numerous contracts for bridges, culverts, and road work across Stone Lick, Moscow, Felicity, and surrounding townships. They also approved bonds for county officials, announced annexation of territory to Bethel, and arranged a $10,000 bond issue to rebuild the South Milford bridge after a recent storm. Blind pensions were distributed to listed beneficiaries.
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Harley Montjor
Stonelick Township
S. M. Buerkle
Truman Hugh
H. C. Laub
Moscow
Pekin Pike
Oscar Gaskins
Nine Mile Creek
Nine Mile School House
Rodney Jenks
Hay Hollow Bridge
B. L. Jordan
John Cahill
J. Y. Davis
Frank Yeomans
Goshen Township
S. W. Weaver
Bridge Top
Osborn School House
Sanders Farm
C. K. Ansteatt
John Huntington
L. M. Rogers
Arch Holland
William §. Shane
Bethel
Milford National Bank
Felicity Citizens’ Bank
South Milford
Geo. N. Haywood
Chile
Eliza Gerard
Tabasco
EB. . Ellis
Dan Weaver
Edenton
Vetella Burnett
New Richmond
Lena Hoover
Felicity
Sam Hill
Mt. Holly
Geo. Crosby
Batavia
Everett Doolittle
Amelia
John Idlett
John Hellman
Williamsburg
Thos
Martin
Ellen Emery
Peet Ae Loman
Geo. Graham
I - Blackburn
New Rich
Mary Nelson
New Richtod
Oath
Jas
Hall
Victoria Riley
Exch
Laurel M. E B church Homecoming plans announced
The Laurel M. E B church has been refurnished and plans for a homecoming of members and former members are completed. Dinner will be served in the grove with good music expected.
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Laurel M. EB
Grove
Georgetown to vote on $10,000 school bond in 1915
Citizens of Georgetown plan an election on September 21, 1915 to approve a $10,000 bond for enlarging the school building deemed too small for current needs and state requirements. Supporters say the improvement will maintain the town's high educational standing.
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Georgetown
Walter W Burke 87th Birthday Honored in Bethel
Walter W. Burke longtime Bethel resident and First National Bank president celebrated his 87th birthday last week. He remains sharp and active in bank affairs and attends board meetings while staying informed on current events. Friends wish him many happy returns.
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Walter W. Burke
Bethel
First National Bank
Batavia I. O. O. F. Homecoming Night Set
The Batavia I. O. O. F. Lodge designates Friday night September 24 for a homecoming with committees named and plans in progress. Lodges statewide also set September evenings to boost lodge interest and invite brothers and families.
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Batavia
Coyle breaks ground for new 40 by 60 buggy building
Coyle Buggy and Implement owner Coyle plans a one story 40x60 foot showroom building west of the current structure on the same lot. The addition will house buggies and implements as his business in the county continues to expand and grow.
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Coyle
Batavia Party Feels Scarce as Girls Dress as Boys
Miss Elizabeth Ducknall hosted eleven girls who arrived with six disguising themselves as boys by wearing brothers or neighbor boys suits. The party featured the girls escorting their partners and a playful evening. Batavia society notes the rarity of real boys at such gatherings.
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Elizabeth Ducknall
Batavia
County Officials Assume Duties With Limited Funds
Newly elected county officers took office last November with John Huntington as recorder Arch Holland as surveyor and Lee Rogers as treasurer starting September 6 for a second term. The county commissioners begin September 20. The new board faces heavy work and tight finances after their last meeting awarded several new contracts.
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John Huntington
Arch Holland
Lee Rogers
Council Proceedings Move Pictures Hall and Lights Granted
The council met September 6 and allowed bills. M. J. Kain leased the hall for three months with a year option for moving pictures at 20 dollars per month. Street lights in Gregg's subdivision were approved for immediate installation. An ordinance proposed to cap marshal pay at 40 dollars monthly for nine hours daily work except Sundays, but failed on first reading. The marshal continues under current pay. Funds are low and 500 dollars were authorized to repair the power house. Angus B distribution of P. Ay 112 calls for 600.
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M. J. Kain
Gregg
Angus B
P. Ay
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