Milford Road Funds Row Over County Action in April
Clermont county residents debate a Milford pike funding plan after a $1500 county resolve tied to Milford village matching funds. Critics say money was diverted from other townships and moved to the Milford project, with August distribution used to delay payment amid election concerns.
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Milford
Miami Township
Miami
Stonelick
Goshen
Wayne
Board of County Commissioners
Clermont County
Ohio
Cincinnati and Wooster Pike
Milford Bridge
Clermont
General Pike
Meyers
Fridman
Tims
News’ Journal
Maham Reunion Held At Marsh Home On September 13
The fourth annual Maham reunion was held at Whitcomb Marsh’s home near Owensville on September 13 with 85 present. A noon dinner featured abundant seasonal fare and flowers. A short program followed with music and talks by Dr. Mitchell and Mr. McLaughlin. Officers were largely re-elected and the next meeting will be at Mahlon Maham’s near Lebanon.
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Whitcomb Marsh
Owensville
Frank Marsh
Helen Skinner
Gussie Marsh
Lula Maham
Mitchell
McLaughlin
Mahlon Maham
Lebanon
Paralyzed farmer kills wife then commits suicide
Samuel Bennington, a 65 year old farmer near Peebles, attacked his wife in a field then cut his own throat. The wife died within 24 hours. the couple left a bereaved family as a double funeral drew the countryside.
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Samuel Bennington
Peebles
Notice to Teachers in Clermont County District
Notice to teachers announces a meeting of the Northern District of Clermont county teachers at Owensville Ohio on September 26 at 1 30 p m District Superintendent J S Rounds will preside.
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Clermont County
Owensville
Rounds
Camp Perry duty for Captain Bechtel and guards
Captain W. B. Bechtel of company K leaves for Camp Perry with Captains Darnell and Miller to serve as range officers. National Guard members have trained near Georgetown for the ongoing State shoot. Bechtel expected home next Sunday. Mrs Flora Ferguson is staying at Epworth Heights with relatives.
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W. 8. Bechtel
Camp Perry
Darnell
Miller
Georgetown
Bechtel
Flora Ferguson
Epworth Heights
Consolidation of Courts Discussed by Local Taxpayer
A Clermont County reader argues about combining the probate and common pleas courts. He cites Ohio laws on division and salaries, questions potential savings, clerical costs, and deputies. He notes the probate court currently costs taxpayers little and promises a follow up on the business considerations.
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Court of Common Pleas
Probate Court
Ohio Laws
Ohio
Common Pleas
Clermont County
Death of Mrs. Sarah Jane Walker at 61
Mrs. Sarah Jane Walker died at her home last Friday after a stroke of paralysis since October. She was aged 61 and is survived by her husband. Burial was held at North Liberty in Adams County on Sunday. She was highly regarded by all who knew her.
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Sarah Jane Walker
North Liberty
Adams County
Former Batavian Carl Franz Dies After Horse Kick
Carl Franz born April 17 1876 in Germany immigrated to the United States in 1898 and lived in Batavia then Dayton where he worked 12 years at Durst Milling Co He died two days after being kicked by a horse His body was brought for burial with services at the German U B church Mrs F a daughter of the late Rev Schwab Also Howard Duckwall and family visited Will Krants and family at Glen Bate on Sunday
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Carl Franz
Germany
Batavia
Dayton
Durst Milling Co
U. B
Schwab
Darkness Falls on Hillsboro Lighting as Contract Expires
After 26 years of electric light Hillsboro's contract with the Electric Light Company expired on September 5 and the city council refused renewal over price concerns. Lanterns and kerosene lamps replace the lights while new lamp styles are tested for a possible municipal lighting system.
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Hillsboro
Electric Light Company
William G Ferree obituary joins heavenly shore
William Goldtrap Ferree born October 20 1828 near Readingroad Ohio died September 9 1914 aged 85 years 10 months 9 days united in marriage to Mary Frances Meek 1849 father of Loretta Walker Charlotte Bingham Samuel Ollie Day John Ida Boggess Belle Sallie Melissa and others member of M E church Salem Ohio and Jesse Ellis Post No 70 A R his second wife Mary E Warring preceded him in death six years ago his life described as faithful Christian and example to pattern after funeral rites to be conducted by the A R post with arrangements at the Armory.
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Ferree
William Goldtrap Ferree
Snowdon
Goldtrap Ferree
Readingroad
Ohio
Mary Frances Meek
Loretta Walker
Wannetta
Nebraska
Charlotte Bingamon
Greenberry
Samuel
Eastwood
Ollie Day
Williamsburg
John
Peru
Ind
Ida Boggess
Bethel
Belle
Sallie
Melissa
M. E. Church
Salem
Glory
Mary E. Warring
Heavenly Shore
William
Jesus
Earth
Father
Mystic Stream
God
BE. B. H
Questionable county borrowing raises legal concerns
The letter accuses Felicity Bank loans totaling $3,000 to the county funds without a commissioners resolution and questions the legality, transparency, and risk to taxpayers. It notes a $2,000 balance after August primary expenses and warns of large bonded indebtedness under Cox governance, urging records to show borrowings, rates, and repayment certainty.
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Felicity Bank
Commissioners’ Journal
Cox
Bridges Completed On Ohio Pike State Aid Project
Reports say the bridges along the Ohio pike section slated for state aid have been finished. Contractors Dow are ready to advance to grading filling and laying crushed stone. Local residents hope for rapid progress and full completion of the pike improvements.
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Ohio Pike
Tts
Pleasant Day at Monterey Highlights Hospitality
A social gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Cover home honored Miss Lida Ferguson recent Honolulu returnee. Guests arrived by carriage, pleasure wagon, and auto, sharing a social hour and a repast, with Dr. Charles Belt giving thanks to the Giver of all good things. Numerous locals attended.
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Harmon Cover
Lida Ferguson
Honolulu
Charles Belt
Lesbee Hulick
Clara Bishop
Williamsburg
Belt
H. 8. Hulick
Melle Hulick
Edna Nichols
Hugh and
Harold
Marie Young
W. A. Joseph
Rush
Helen
Lillian Robinson
Lucy Titus
Eva Hulick
Oliver Hulick
Cover
Young Man Dies After Runaway Injury Near Hamersville
Kelsey Kain of Williamsburg died September 15 from injuries suffered in a September 6 runaway near Hamersville. He had ridden with a girl and two women when a horse bolted, throwing occupants. Miss Alma Studer and Miss Grace Hughes were injured, with Hughes in danger.
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Kelsey Kain
Williamsburg
Kelsey
Hamersville
Alma Studer
Bethel
Grace Hughes
Cincinnati
Hughes
Corn Silage Timing For Better Feeding Value
Farmers are urged to avoid cutting corn for silage too green. Best silage occurs when kernels are dented and upper leaves stay green. If lower leaves dry before denting, let kernels mature, ensuring moisture for proper silo packing. Waiting a week can raise feeding value by 10 to 20 percent.
Batavia Church to Ordain Mr Simpson on October 2
At the Cincinnati Presbytery meeting in Williamsburg last Monday the Batavia church call to Mr Simpson was approved. Ordination and installation will be held at Batavia church Friday evening October 2 with Drs. Vance McKibben and Stevens of Cincinnati and Rev Phillips of Williamsburg officiating. Public invited.
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Cincinnati Presbytery
Williamsburg
Simpson
Batavia
Batavia Masons Prepare for Social Night Next Saturday
The Batavia Masons announce a Saturday night gathering with expected visitors and degrees to be conferred. Officials promise a lively social time and full effort from those in charge to ensure a successful event.
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Batavia Masons
County Election Board Considers New Precincts in Ohio and Pierce
The County Election Board will meet on October 3 to hear arguments for and against creating two new voting precincts one in Ohio and one in Pierce township. Last Saturday the board established a Mt Piegh precinct with no objections. The Wilson family held a reunion at Sam Wilson’s home near Bethel last Saturday.
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County Election Board
Ohio
Pierce Township
Mt. Piegh
Wilson
Sam Wilson
Bethel
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Commissioners
Howard Duckwall
Will Krants
Glen Bate
City of
Pires
Jesse Ellis
A. R
Armory
Burdsall
Aiken
Sioners
Monterey
Panions
Green
MR. Simpson
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