Census Bureau hires avoid political entanglements
The article explains a new census department rule barring anyone with political ties or holding public office from appointment. President Taft selects college professors, statisticians, and accountants for top posts, while nonpolitical plain folks fill lower ranks. It predicts a three year cadence and a U.S. population rising to 90 million now and 100 million by the next census with farmers meeting demand.
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Census Department
Taft
Ohio
United States
Fifty Years On The 5th Ohio Cavalry Reunites At Cleves
The 5th Ohio Cavalry reunion at Cleves gathered about 1200 men once rode at Shiloh in 1862. Only 75 veterans answered their names, with gray hair replacing the bronzed uniforms. The event included a business vote endorsing Maud Leeds Fee for Georgetown postmaster, daughter of late Captain Tom Leeds, former secretary of the association.
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5Th Ohio Cavalry
Columbia
Cincinnati
Shiloh
5Th Cavalry
59Th Infantry
Cleves
Maud Leeds Fee
Georgetown
Fee
Tom Leeds
5Th Cavalry Association
Mrs Anna Ebersole Rogers Dies at Milford at 80
Mrs Anna Ebersole Rogers widow of Captain Levi M Rogers and a longtime Hamilton county resident died at her son L M Rogers home in Milford Saturday night in the 81st year. Born on the Ebersole farm in 1829 she married Levi M Rogers in 1865. She leaves three sons Charles Levi M and George J and a daughter Mrs Fisher. Funeral services were held at Milford residence Monday.
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Anna Ebersole Rogers
Levi M. Rogers
Hamilton County
L. M. Rogers
Milford
New county board organized with Burkhardt Iuen and Smith
The new county board met Monday to organize with Charles Burkhardt Ohio township Gus Iuen Stonelick and Joseph Smith Miami. Mr Tu en was chosen president and Mr Smith secretary. Deputy Auditor Larksby read the previous proceedings which were approved. The board then began its regular agenda led by a capable, earnest group.
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Board of County Commissioners
Charles Burkhardt
Ohio Township
Gus. Iuen
Stonelick
Joseph Smith
Miami
Tuen
Smith
Larksby
First Sermon by Rev George Lee Rames Impresses Church
Rev George Lee Rames preached his first regular sermon to a large audience at the Presbyterian church yesterday. He and his family will stay at the Applegate house until the parsonage lease expires. The discourse pleased the choir and congregation, with Rames expressing hope his tenure will be a blessing to both church and himself. Rames is described as a pleasant gentleman with an attractive pulpit manner.
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George Lee Rames
Presbyterian Church
Rames
Tragedy Strikes Lineman In Loveland Electrical Accident
Daniel Hopewell, lineman for Citizens Telephone Co, was killed while adjusting wires for the Loveland town hall. A high tension line contacted telephone wires at a crosspoint with another job, causing a fatal electrical disturbance. His mother nearby ordered the power shut off and firefighters removed him from the pole.
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Daniel Hopewell
Citizens Telephone Company
Loveland
Electric Company
Young Hopewell
Primaries Choose GOP and Dem Candidates Across Townships
A long list details Republican and Democratic nominees for positions in Batavia and surrounding townships. Names cover trustees, clerks, treasurers, assessors, constables, mayors, councils, and boards, with contenders for Batavia Village and surrounding precincts.
Regimental reunions bring Civil War veterans together
Ohio regiments announce reunion dates with meals music and memory. The 66th meets in Urbana on September 30, the 4th Cavalry in Cincinnati on September 23, the 69th in Dayton October 13, the 89th in Amelia with a large crowd, the 74th in Xenia yesterday, and the 12th Ohio in Cincinnati at Memorial Building on Elm and Grant streets on September 23.
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Ohio
66Th
Urbana
4Th Cavalry
Cincinnati
Dayton
Amelia
Xenia
12Th Ohio
Memorial Building
Elm and
Grant Streets
Visit of a Veteran at Glen Este
Van Buren McGuire a veteran of company F 59th Ohio appears with old comrades at Glen Este. Despite friendly urge the reunion at Felicity on October 2 is unlikely. His brother resides there while his home is in Nebraska.
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van Buren McGuire
Company F
59Th Ohio
Felicity
Glen Este
Nebraska
Jewish New Year Observances and Dating
The Jewish New Year began on September 16 and atonement falls on September 25. All business is suspended as families observe the holy day. The Jewish calendar numbers the year as 6670, in contrast to 1909 in the Christian calendar.
Oklahoma real estate boom nets Bantam man profits
Will Meeker of Bantam bought three town lots in Oklahoma for 1600 dollars about three years ago and sold them last week for 4600 dollars, illustrating a rapid real estate gain in a growing market.
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Will ‘Meeker
Bantam
Oklahoma
Prospective GOP slate for Sixth District Congress
Recent reports name several Republicans as possible contenders in the Sixth district. Names include Q. Hildebrant, Frank M. Clevenger, Wal ter L. Remley, John M. Mulford, and Representative Langeon. Incumbent M. R. Denver may run again amid a traditionally Republican stronghold. Democrats doubt a race in this district.
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Congress
Q. Hildebrant
M. R. Denver
Denver
Old Board Holds Last Meeting and New Board Opens
The old board of commissioners met in the auditor's office Saturday to close its career after routine business. Contracts awarded include Burl Jordan for Stumpy Lane repairs, Wm. Malott for Taylor pike labor, M. F. Apgar for office painting, and Porter Iron and Roofing for metal work at specified prices.
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Board of Commissioners
B. H. Knapp
Bell Telephone
James Donley
W.E. Lunia
Obas
Lanham
Ohas
Ireton
J. Parvin
Lamber
Harley Rapp
John Rau
Brown Co
Burl Jordan
Stumpy Lane Turnpike
Wm. Malott
Taylor Pike
M. F. Apgar
Hall
Porter Iron and Roofing Co
Board awards contracts for tax receipt books
The board met on the 20th and awarded the Sun office the contract to furnish 14 books of tax receipts for December 1909 and 14 books for June 1910 at 60 dollars per set. The board adjourned to meet October 4.
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Sun
Burglars Strike Goshen General Store
Robbery at the Far son store in Goshen on a Wednesday night. Thieves pried open a rear window and stole jewelry and watches totaling several hundred dollars. The crime was found Thursday morning, Turner bloodhounds from Martinsville were brought in but no capture has been reported.
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Farson
Goshen
Turner
Martinsville
Felicity Hosts Regimental Reunion For 69th Veterans
The remaining members of the 69th will meet in Felicity on October 2 for a reunion marked by hospitality and patriotism. An invitation dinner at local homes will host the veterans with music, singing, speakers, and the joy of reconnecting with old comrades. Weather is noted as favorable for such 50th gatherings.
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Felicity
69Th
Damage suit filed for 10000 against C M and L Traction
Vena Hatfield a 16 year old suing with Blanche Combs as next friend seeks 10000 damages in common pleas court. She claims she was dragged about 100 yards when the car started as she attempted to board at Conover's Stop in February 1908, injuring her shoulder and elbow. Conductor alleged to signalled start without ensuring all aboard. Chas C Kearns represents plaintiff Eli H Speidel and Thomas Baker defend. Hatfield resides near Mulberry.
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Vena Hatfield
Blanche Combs
Common Pleas Court
Cincinnati, Milford & Loveland Traction Company
Miss Hatfield
Conover
Chas. C. Kearns
Eli H. Speidel
Thomas Baker
Mulberry
Hazing in Coshocton Sparks Indignation and Demands Action
A Batavia mother voices strong opposition to hazing and urges arrest and punishment of haters as Coshocton faces a dangerous rise in cruel mock acts. The piece condemns hazing as unmanly and harmful, urges stricter laws, and praises President for denying reinstatement of hazers at the military academy.
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Epilior Courrier
Dwar
Coshocton
Hazers
U. S. Military Academy
Sutton
Batavia Boys Reunite Across Years of Service and Trade
Julius A. Penn now a U S Army Major and John Grant a Galveston lumber merchant return to Batavia, recalling school days. They reflect on old friends and the town’s current warmth as they tour their stamping ground and share memories with locals.
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Julius A. Penn
John Grant
Batavia
Mr. Penn
U. S. Army
Mr. Grant
Galveston
Texas
Government offers civil service exams for varied posts
Weary workers are invited to apply as examinations are scheduled in Cincinnati on September 29 for boiler makers at the Government printing office, and for positions in Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Paul, Carlisle, and New Mexico with salaries from 480 to 2 500 dollars. Write to the U S civil service commission in Washington or to the Cincinnati supervisor for full details.
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Cincinnati
Government Printing Office
Philippine Service
Carlisle
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Paul
New Mexico
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington
Pretty Party at Valley View Farm Delights Guests
Misses Lulu and Addie Brothers hosted a charming Saturday evening party at Valley View Farm for about twenty young friends with music games and a luncheon of cake and ices. Guests departed late, celebrated as one of the brightest events in the countryside for many moons.
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Valley View Farm
Lulu
Addie Brothers
Funeral services for Gen. Corbin set for Friday in Washington
Funeral services for General Corbin were delayed until his wife and daughter could arrive from Europe and will be held in Washington on Friday. Miss Grace Corbin and Cadet Corbin from West Point travel from Wilmington for the ceremony. The remains will be moved from the vault to Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.
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General Corbin
Parsons
Europe
Washington
Grace Corbin
Cadet Corbin
West Point
Lee Corbin
Wilmington
National Cemetery
Arlington
Death of Editor Blair
The Courier reports the death of W. H. Blair editor and owner of the Tri County Press. Born in Georgetown Ohio in 1857 he learned the printing trade there. A pleasant companionable man he had many friends in newspaper circles. He suffered paralysis years ago and leaves a widow and one daughter.
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the Courier
W. H. Blair
Tri-County Press
Georgetown
Ohio
Georgetown News
Tobacco Election Delegates Chosen by Burley Society
Growers pooling tobacco with the Burley Society will meet at their voting places on Saturday September 25 at 1 00 p m to select a delegate for the county meeting at Georgetown on Saturday October 2 at 10 a m The elected delegates will form the board of control for the coming year.
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Burley Society
Georgetown
Board of Control
Ohio river shells boost pearl button output in Manchester
Over the past two weeks Captain Morrison of the steamer Polly delivered to the pearl button factory at Manchester Adams county shells valued at 92000 dollars. He pays ten dollars per ton and diggers are making money collecting them.
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Ohio River
Morrison
Polly
Manchester
Adams County
HOUSES SCARCE IN BETHEL
Bethel, a progressive town with enterprising residents, faces a welfare issue as cries continue that rent houses are scarce. The writer urges an enterprising citizen to build a row of houses for workers in this thrifty city.
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Bethel
Farmers Congress to be Held in Clermont County
Farmers institutes will be held in Clermont County this coming winter at Milford Lorado Amelia and Felicity. Dates are not yet available.
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Clermont County
Milford
Lorado
Amelia
Felicity
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