Not Guilty in Ohio Case Sparks Trial
In Clermont county Common Pleas Court the State of Ohio failed to convict Bernal Sparks for the June 20 shotgun killing of W. D. Auxier in Pierce township. A unanimous acquittal came after a crowded trial with three eye witnesses, Kentucky character witnesses, and brief testimony. the Liebermann boy faces October grand jury. Fred Edgington, Chile candidate, seeks re election to the General Assembly, urging vote on November 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Ohio
Bernal Sparks
Common Pleas Court
Clermont County
W. D. Auxier
Pierce Township
Sparks
Auxier
Kentucky
Fred Edgington
Chile
General Assembly
People’s Service
Fred
Mudge and Jordan Unite in Williamsburg Marriage
Chas E Mudge and Alms Jordan wed at the Williamsburg Presbyterian church with Rev. Everett H Sperow officiating. Bride’s sister Miss Jordan and Mr Rose stood by as witnesses. Best wishes go to the couple for a long happy life. Harriett E Mofford seeks re election as Monroe township recorder in November. She is praised as capable and diligent, and Democratic women may support her. She is a widow with one child. Vote for her November 7.
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Presbyterian Church
Williamsburg
Chas. E. Mudge
Alms Jordan
Everett H. Sperow
Miss Jordan
Harriett E. Mofford
Monroe Township
Mofford
Pleasant Surprise Marks Hartmetz 61st Birthday
On Sunday morning September 17 Chas Hartmetz of Stonelick was serenaded at home by his four sisters and brothers in law, children, and their families for his 61st birthday. Guests from Williamsburg Milford Batavia Norwood and Wayne Township attended and extended best wishes. Jess M. Jordan of Wayne Township seeks re election as clerk of the course citing his records and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Hartmetz
Stonelick
Hartmetz
Henry Busch
Adam Myers
Williamsburg
Chas. Boles
Milford
Michael Reisinger
Batavia
Edgar Hartmere
City
Edward Webring
Norwood
Harry Myers
L. Craver
Roy Craver
Mr. H
Euch
Jess M. Jordan
Wayne Township
All Roads To Lead To New Richmond Campaign Start
Opening of the Republican campaign in Clermont County gathers in New Richmond for speeches by Carmi A. Thompson for Governor, D. Fess for U S Senator, and C C Kearns for Congress. The notice highlights roads, roads, and public works, praising Bergman and Haussermann for local governance and road efforts.
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Clermont County
New Richmond
Carmi A. Thompson
D. Fess
U. S
C C. Kearns
Congress
Thompson
Fess
Local social notes from Williamsburg and surrounding towns
The list records visitations and family gatherings in Williams burg and nearby areas. It names Mr and Mrs T R Hartman Mr and Mrs T L White and family Miss Mildred Weak of Norwood James and Mac Moorehead of Kansas and Mexico guests of J and Mrs O Ireton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Hartman
Williamsburg
T. L. White
Mildred Weak
Norwood
James Moorehead
Kansas
Mac Moorehead
Mexico
O. Ireton
Hoopno
Lil
Illiam Weak
Gene Bowshore
Zie Malady
McAdams
J. M. Hutchinson
Gay Treet
Mr. Patten
Eligee
de Genet
Mlaghetown
A. N. Genet
Lydia Arandal
Ie Tere
Georgia Applegate
Elsie Stew Waneheniey
Ong. Boeken
Adits
Monijar
Tobacco delegates meet in Georgetown with new district leadership
At a district meeting in Georgetown last week W A Miler of Felicity was named chairman and P C Gatewood of Gatewood elected secretary. Oscar C Ellis of Higginport was proposed to represent Adams Brown and Clermont counties with Charles Woodmansee of Felicity chosen as delegate at large. Brown county holds three district board seats, with Adams and Brown entitled to 11 delegates.
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Georgetown
W. A. Miler
Felicity
P. C. Gatewood
Gatewood
Galia County
Oscar C. Ellis
Higginaport
Adams Brown
Clermont
Charles Woodmansee
Ohio
Woodmansee
Butler
Warren
Pike
Highland
Burley Tobacco Marketing Association
Brown County
Adams
Brown
Court estate actions and guardianships listed in docket
Inventory and appraisements filed and suspended for multiple estates including Mary E Lakindec Alice Keleh and Richard Mullen. guardianship actions for John Holderfield and Clara Armstrong. estates of Chas Williams Mary E Hagemeyer Lucy Kennedy and more. Will of George W McKinley probated with bequests to Barbara Long Snider Chile Odd Fellows and cemetery vault provisions.
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Mary E. Lakindec
Alice Keleh
John Holderfield
Chas. Williams
Dee
Mary E. Hagemeyer
Lucy C. Kennedy
Gustave Lieber- Man
Ohio
Court of Common Pleas
Clermont Co
Richard Mullen
Elmer Smith
R &. Knox
Thos. Hoover
Wm. P. McCammon
Cora M. McCammon
Richard Armstrong
Clara Armstrong
Geo. W. McKinley
J. W. McMurphy
J. W. Hayden
C. H. Mason
C. A. Howard
Aileen RE. Treton
F. A. Treton
H. L. Losey
George W. Taylor
Eunice L. Lyman
Lara M. Holmes
John G. Holmes
J. H. Adams
D. H. Irwin
A. Bishop
George W. McKinley
Chile
Odd Fellows
Barbara Long Snider
Lodge
Tobacco House For Felicity Purchases Pooling Warehouse
H. E. Rankins began hauling Burley loose leaf tobacco from Augusta Kentucky to the river for shipment to Chile and Felicity where a pooled tobacco warehouse will be rebuilt for receipts. The move ends Augusta’s large local business, Felicity gains.
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Felicity
H. E. Rankins
Augusta
Chile
West Union Builds New Electric Plant After Fire
West Union will replace the destroyed plant with a new electric facility. New machinery is on order and will be housed in a new concrete building. Mr. Biffie will hire a local plant until the new setup is installed. The building will also include an ice plant and a moving picture hall.
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West Union
Biffie
Tarbell Performs Poorly in Scioto Against Gableman
Judge James W. Tarbell of Georgetown ran a strong Democratic campaign for the Supreme Court but flopped in Scioto county, home to Democratic congressional hopeful Mr. Gableman. In Portsmouth Tarbell won about 800 votes while Scioto county yielded roughly 600, suggesting Brown county voters should not be pressured to back Gableman in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Tarbell
Georgetown
Supreme Court
Scioto County
Gableman
Congress
Portsmouth
Tarbell
Brown County
Indictments and Guilty Pleas From Common Pleas Court
A special grand jury convened by Judge Joseph last Monday returned three indictments for incest theft and abandoning minor children. Burgess pleaded guilty and got one to ten years in the penitentiary. Herget also pleaded guilty and was sent to Manafield reformatory. Adams was released. Judge Joseph plans to leave for Cleveland after clearing these cases. Prosecutor Britton touted strong evidence leaving little option but guilty pleas. Judge Tranley Mathews of Cincinnati will open the October term next week.
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Joseph
Common Pleas Court
Jesse Burgess
John Harger
John Spence
Burgess
Herget
Manafield Reformatory
Adams
Cleveland
Britton
Tranley Mathews
Cincinnati
Georgetown Fair Opens This Week With Busy Attendance
The Georgetown Fair nears opening as the season’s last event. October dates listed as 8 and 6 with daily attractions drawing large crowds. Accommodations for all are available and the event promises strong attendance.
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Georgetown
Estate Disposition and Local Campaign Notes
A will leaves the residue of the estate to Marie McKinley of Paris Illinois with a contingent bequest to Barbara Long Snider if she predeceases the testator. Codicil adds Laura Lang of Evanston Ohio as beneficiary. Also remarks on Harry Britton’s candidacy for prosecuting attorney and a campaign appeal for support and vote.
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Marie McKinley
Paris
Ill
Testator
Barbara Long Snider
Marie B. McKinley
Georgia R. Kennedy
Charles H. Woodman
Laura Lang
Evanston
Bagby
Grand Jury Draws Citizens in Batavia Local Proceedings
A special grand jury sat last Monday examining witnesses. Members include Pearl Leonard Ada Kidd Laura Pegg Ada Searls Mary Burnett Anna Kain Joseph Homan Marie Gregg Alma Horn Lillian Robinson Wm Hewitt Augusta Holick and B F Swing Kenneth Hillin. Eveland known as Bob from Miami township seeks the office of auditor, first term, with WWI veterans backing his trustee vote. Vote November 7 for Bob’s patriotism and capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Leonard
Ada Kidd
Laura Pegg
Ada Searls
Mary Burnett
Anna Kain
Joseph Homan
Marie Gregg
Alma Horn
Lillian Robinson
Wm. Hewitt
Augusta Holick
B. F. Swing
Chris Dietz
Kenneth Hillin
Batavia
Bethel
R. E. Eveland
Bob
Miami Township
Local Notes From Afton and Surrounding Areas
Afton community updates show progress under Prof Innis and Miss Helen Rush. Residents host, visit relatives, and hold school and farm activities as storms damaged crops and the new minister is introduced. County Treasurer George A Maxfield marks one year in office with a strong performance.
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Abie
Innis
Helen Rush
Thomas Waits
Susan Smith
Wilmington
Edward Hoes
Sidney Emery
Middletown
R. D. Hoes
Hattie Maham
Sarah Wood
John Binkiey
Lon Lakemire
Dayton
Ernest Meek
City
T. Smith
Joseph Williams
French Sammons
West Virginia
Audrey Meek
Williamsburg
John McAfee
Peterson
Virginia
D. L. Curtis
Tom Waits
John Orlis
Otis Smith
Helen
Brown County
Sun- Lee Kain
Madisonville
B. F. Kain
V. J. C. Kilmer
George A. Maxfield
Local Families Head Home After Visits and Moves
Mrs. H. W. Denniston returns home after weeks with son Hugene and family. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Howe and daughter visited. Mrs. Alvie Burger and children transacted business in Batavia. John Barkley visits their doors on Monday. Mrs. Dick Rood and family near Felicity moved to the Wrigglesworth home. Mrs. Kate Simmes hosts Clifford Woods of Ohio for a visit helping celebrate. The Progressive Club enjoyed a pleasant meeting. Romeo Chas. Ua8eh shopped in Augue. Dan Simmerman and family visiting the area.
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H. W. Denniston
Hugene
B. W. Howe
Alvie Burger
Cbas
Barkley
Batavia
John Barkley
Dick Rood
Felicity
Fing
Wriggleswort
Clifford Woods
Bare
Kate Simmes
Pear
Romeo Chas
Dan Simmerman
Limestone demonstrations show lime needs in Clermont fields
Clermont County Agricultural Agent reports six northern fields used as lime demonstrations to test soil acidity and lime requirements ranging from two to four tons per acre. Tests guided adjustments, with future tours planned to compare clover corn and wheat yields under limestone treatment. Republican slate highlights William B. Brown for county purveyor and notes incumbent candidates.
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Clyde F. Tom
Clermont County
Batavia
Ohio
Ohio Marble Company
Piqua
Baltimore
M. F. Morgan
Ohio State University
Brandon
Hurley
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Brown
American Seeding Machine Company
Clermont
Agen
Morgan
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Liebermann Boy
MUDGE
Jordan
New
Richmond
Henry Bergman, Jr
Commissioners Office
Bergman
John W. Haussermann
Ohio River
Adams County
Rome
Moscow
Hausserman
A.P
Chas
Kearns
Ells Bella Berger
Mary Crone
Bern
Darah
Tof Rank Conover and Family
Owensville
Mimer White
Bela Alt
Ndivonville
Tobacco
Georgetown Fair
Harry Britton
AFTON
Clermont Farm Bureau
William B. Brown
J.lowry Miller
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