Hugh L. Nichols Named First Chief Justice of Ohio
Last Saturday morning Lieutenant Governor H L Nichols received a telegram from Governor Cox announcing his appointment as the first chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court. Nichols a longtime Clermont Democrat and Harmon's campaign manager, will earn 7000 dollars yearly, vacating a 3000 dollar position as he and his wife split time in Columbus. Senator W A Greenland of Cuyahoga county will become lieutenant governor, taking Nichols’s place.
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H. L. Nichols
Cox
Ohio Supreme Court
Nichols
Gvernor Harmon
Clermont
Columbus
W. A. Greenland
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland
Highland county road levy seeks half mill vote
Commissioners face a cashless treasury as Highland county residents are asked to approve a five year levy of one half mill to raise about $15,000 annually for highway repairs. If rejected at the November election no road work will occur before next March.
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Highland County
Quiet Wedding in Batavia for Kelch and Stills
Jesse Kelch and Miss Annabelle Stills, both of Batavia, were quietly married at the M. By parsonage last Saturday by Rev. Burdsall in the groom’s parents’ presence. Kelch works as a Cincinnati machinist and the couple started housekeeping in East Batavia in a furnished home. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dustin and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Keleh. They leave with many friends’ best wishes.
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Jesse Kelch
Annabelle Stills
Batavia
M. By Parsonage
Burdsall
Kelch
Cincinnati
East Batavia
Harry Dustin
Orlando Keleh
Court of Appeals Session in Batavia
The Court of Appeals met in Batavia on Monday with cases including William Glancy ex infirmary director, Kirk vs Kirk farm title, Rapp vs Rapp dismissed with consent, Cramer vs Grosnickle land dispute. Decisions will be rendered later.
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Court of Appeals
Batavia
William Glancy
Exinfirmary
Kirk
Rapp
Cramer
Grosnickle
O. M. Beck
Onie Smith
Brother of J O Weaver Burned In Electric Accident
Eugene Weaver of the Bell Telephone Exchange was badly burned Friday when a messenger line wire he held touched a high tension electric line belonging to Union Gas and Electric Co on the Baltimore pike near Carrell Street in Cincinnati. He died at St Francis hospital at 2 PM Monday. his family was in Texas and burial was scheduled for Thursday.
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Eugene Weaver
J. O. Weaver
Bell Telephone Exchange
Baltimore Pike
Carrell Street
Cincinnati
Union Gas & Electric Co
St Francis Hospital
Texas
J.C. Weaver
New Milford Post Office Seeks New 800-Sq Ft Space
Washington postoffice authorities search for a new home for Milford postoffice advertising for a furnished 800 square foot room as the ideal space.
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NEW Post Office
Postoffice
Washington
Milford Postoffice
Same
Local option debate in Clermont County contrasts dry progress with saloon revival risks
A county pamphlet argues against reopening saloons, detailing fiscal shifts since local option, noting bank and land value gains, fewer crimes, and tax changes. It warns that licenses would divert funds away from schools and roads, urging residents to keep Clermont dry to protect farms, families, and youth.
Beautiful Wedding at Glancy Home in Cincinnati
The wedding of Florence Glancy and Dean L. Barr took place Saturday evening at the Glancy home. Rev E Burdsall officiated under a bower of green and gold with autumn vines. The couple will reside in Cincinnati after a short wedding trip. Out of town guests from Cincinnati and Dayton attended.
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Barr
Cincinnati
J. A. Fravell
Wm. Kirby
Wm. Glancy
Hester Glancy
R. G. Russell
Mary Elizabeth
W. G. Beyer
Mary Glancy
Dayton
Florence Sullivan
Lulu Shinkle
Buford Spencer
Allen Titus
Harriet Moore
Madisonville
Behymer Named Assistant Superintendent Over Railway
A. L. Behymer, formerly superintendent of the railway rail service, is appointed assistant superintendent with John Clark as superintendent. Democrats are being placed rapidly and it is feared Behymer will soon be replaced by a Democrat. Behymer is praised as an able man who rose to the high position.
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A. L. Behymer
John ©. Clark
Behymer
OUR NEXT GOVERNOR Fess Gains Ground for Ohio 1914 Nomination
S D Fess of the Sixth District, now in Congress, is pictured as gaining momentum for Ohio governor in 1914. The article notes his Highland Park speech last summer, his tariff and currency debate roles, and a currency bill amendment he framed preserving the Gold Standard. It casts him as a strong, pointed official capable of handling all questions.
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S. D. Fess
Highland Park
Ohio
Fess
Congress
Democratic Committee
W. J. Bryan
Financial concerns in Brown county treasury audit
The Brown county treasury examination reveals a balance of 114 365.41 with overpayments totaling 81 066.83. The general fund shows 22 263.97 overdrawn and the judicial fund 150.79, while officers report funds are ample and the district appears overdrawn.
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Brown County
Treasury
Judicial
Family Trouble in New Richmond Over Board and Earnings
William Edwards a 17 year old from New Richmond clashes with stepfather Franz over board payments. Edwards, who works at the Woolen Mills, gives earnings to his mother but refuses to pay board. At a squire's court hearing he was bound over to the probate court on a $500 bond. The stepfather bans trespass and the case awaits early hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edwards
New Richmond
Franz
German U B Church Ohio German Conference Meeting
The Ohio German Conference ministerial association met with Rev. A Lehmidt of Cleveland presiding. The conference opens tomorrow with devotional services a sermon by Bishop Matthews and the Lord's Supper. Evening services follow each day and Sunday worship is in the town hall. E F Wegner, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association of the
Ohio German Conference
A. Lehmidt
Cleveland
Ohio
Matthews
E. F. Wegner
Henry Jones Confesses to Improper Relations
Henry Jones, confined in the county jail awaiting grand jury action, has confessed to improper relations with Mary Gardner. The writer notes the crime is widespread in the state and argues stern punishment for such criminals.
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Henry Jones
Mary Gardner
Jones
Wilson Family Reunion Near Bethel Delights 50 Attendees
The Wilson family gathered at Samuel Wilson’s home near Bethel last Sunday with about 50 relatives attending. A plentiful noon feast followed a day described as memorable by those present.
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Wilson
Samuel Wilson
Bethel
Mrs Annie Ely and visitors share delightful day
Mrs Annie Ely of Finley Mia and Lou Spooner of Indianapolis spent a week visiting James Hitch and Frank Dunlap. On Thursday they were entertained by Miss Lillian Robinson Mrs Rose Moore and Glo Harte of Madisonville and Monroe Wiseman and family of Perintown. A delightful day was spent.
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Annie Ely
Finley
Mia
Lou Spooner
Indianapolis
James Hitch
Frank Dunlap
Lillian Robinson
Rose Moore
Glo Harte
Madisonville
Monroe Wiseman and
Perintown
Spybey Expected to Return as Ripley Clergy Draws Near
Rev. W. H. Spybey former pastor of Centenary M E church Ripley left Monday for Urbana conference. He holds a unanimous call to return and is widely praised for his genial manner and earnest character. His wife and two children are held in high esteem by the community.
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W. H. Spybey
Centenary M. E. Church of
Ripley
Urbana
Spybey
Ripley Bee
Bound Over to Grand Jury in Arson Case
The State of Che charges George Washington Carter of Williamsburg with burning a barn in May 1910 for eloping with a woman and to gain insurance money. Four involved figures include Sarah McAdams Mary Carter and Albert Pitser. Carter was bound over to the grand jury in 2000 with his son and wife as bondsmen. Pitser may gain immunity.
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State of
Che
George Washington Carter
Williamsburg
E. O. Lease
Sarah McAdams
Mary Carter
Albert Pilser
Carter
Pitser
G. W. Carter
Final Appeal from Clermont County Dry Vote Committee
The County Local Option Committee urges voters to cast ballots on September 29 to keep the county on the dry list. They frame the vote as protecting boys and girls, homes, and moral conditions, warning that one in five homes would supply drink to sustain business. Rev. E Burdsall and W P Richards publish the appeal.
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Clermont County
Old County
Rev. E. Burdsall
W. P. Richards
Speake to Consider Hamilton or Clermont for Hatchery
Gen. John C. Speake, chief game warden, visited Cincinnati last week to assess a proposed fish hatchery site. He says the facility would be located in Hamilton or Clermont county, requiring about three acres for ponds and noting many suitable locations are available.
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John C. Speake
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Clermont County
Grand Army of the Republic Encampment Set for Detroit
The 48th annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment will be held in Detroit Michigan next year. New commander Washington Gardner of Michigan is an Ohio native born in Morrow county in 1846 and enlisted at age 16 in company D 66th O V I.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Detroit
Michigan
Washington Gardner
Morrow County
Rebekah Convention Held in Winchester Last Friday
The annual Rebekah district convention convened in Winchester with Miss Elizabeth Marsh opening in the president and vice president's absence. Officers elected: President Anna Dietz, Vice President Carrie Fuhr, Secretary Belle Rice, Treasurer Jessie Curry, Conductress Hester Few, Warden Lizzie Fischer, Inside Guardian Brannon, Outside Guardian Florence Trautman. An invitation from Mt. Crab lodge for the next convention was accepted. A noon meal was provided by visitors, coffee by the home lodge. A school of instruction led by Mrs. Wilking and Miss Emma Bell followed, aiming to inform members on questions. Attendees from Batavia included Leona Weaver, Bertha Rush, Anna Dietz, Belle Rice, Elizabeth Marsh. The gathering proved profitable.
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Rebekah
Winchester
Elizabeth Marsh
Anna Dietz
Carrie Fuhr
Belle Rice
Jessie Curry
Hester Few
Lizzie Fischer
Guardian
Brannon
Florence Trautman
Mt. Crab Lodge
Home Lodge
Wilking
Emma Bell
Batavia
Mesdames Leona Weaver
Bertha Rush
Unfit Home Loses Adopted Daughter After Court Action
Two years after James and Edith May adopted a 13 year old girl, neighbors alerted probation officer Mrs. Spencer. Judge Joseph ordered the child removed to a safer home after a damaging report and revolting testimony. The father, a wealthy Covington, Kentucky man, seeks custody. Attorneys on both sides included W. C. Bishop, Sen. W. F. Roudebush, Charles Burdsall, and C. C. Kearns.
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James May
Wilhamsville
Mays
Edith M. May
Spencer
Joseph
Iva
Stevens
Covington
W. C. Bishop
W. F. Roudebush
Charles Burdsall
C. C. Kearns
Shower Honors Miss Stella Beacham With Gifts
Mrs Joseph Dennis Miss Ella Williams and Mrs Earl Davis hosted a Williamsburg shower for Miss Stella Beacham at Davis home on September 18. The event featured numerous beautiful gifts and a congenial, pleasure filled afternoon.
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Joseph Dennis
Ella Williams
Earl Davis
Williamsburg
Stella Beacham
Corrections to Nominations for Local Offices
We correct last week's paper with candidate names for offices. W O Ferree for trustee Batavia Jp John C Clark for trustee Monroe Albert Barnes for constable Monroe Chas G Seder berg for mayor Milford Howard Glazer for clerk Washington to.
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W. O. Ferree
Batavia
Township clerks issue hunter licenses without badges
Some clerks in the county issue hunting licenses without the required badge. The law requires hunters to wear the badge and carry the license while hunting. The article notes that the boys are asserting their right to hunt with proper credentials.
Reds at Washington to open October 8 exhibition
Reds manager Bancroft confirms the Cincinnati team will perform in Washington D. C. on October 8 against the local nine and likely tour other state venues before the season ends.
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Bancroft
Cibernnati Reds
Washington, D. H
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The
Ohio Supreme
Court
Highland
County’s Road Fund
Milford
Hamilton County
General Revenue
John R. Woopdlig
Brown
County Treasury
U. B. Church
Tice Lease
Fish Hatchery
National
Rebekah Convention
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