County March Commissioners Report Summary
March reports show 26 births and 21 deaths in the county. Notifiable diseases include chickenpox, gonorrhea, syphilis, scarlet fever, and tuberculosis with new cases of influenza, mumps, pneumonia, typhoid, and whooping cough. Quarantines, water samples, and letters were logged. districts examined 1,177 pupils in Branchedester and 1,000 in listed schools for communicable diseases.
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Adams Township
New Antioch
Cuba
Lane
Port William
Sabina
Canada
Main Building
New Vienna
Branchester
Physical Supervision
Newspaper errors and a Colorado misprint explained
The text humorously notes that newspapers err and cites a Colorado paper that joined two articles, producing a garbled line about funeral services for Heber Snitzelbaughm and a large Christmas tree. It emphasizes reader diversion and normalcy of mistakes in print.
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Reding Publ Lic
Colorado
Heber Snitzelbaughm
First Ward
Burnett to Speak at Centerville Easter Services
Dr. J. F. Burnett, secretary of the American Christian Convention, will deliver three addresses at Centerville Christian Church on Easter Sunday April 12. Lectures titled The Bible and a spiritual feast. services at 11 AM 2 PM and 6 PM. part of his evening talk will be directed to the Training Class pavilion.
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J. F. Burnett
D.D
Dayton
American Christian Convention
Centerville
John Boggs Sentenced to Life in Ohio Penitentiary
Highland County court records close the case in the Magill Jr. murder with Judge McBride sentencing John Boggs to life in the Ohio Penitentiary. The verdict of murder in the first degree with mercy recommendation mirrors the Dan Boggs case, and Boggs will serve life with no long-term solitary confinement except a brief annual period.
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Highland County
Harry T. Magill Jr
McBride
John Boggs
Ohio Penitentiary
Jurge McBride
E. W. Lemon
Yaurder
Dan Boggs
Ed Lemon
Dan
Bogs
Ohio
Dunseith
Fragmented prose reflects whimsical newspaper satire
The readable lines show a jumbled, lighthearted quip about autos, horses, thinking and spring picnics. A note references a girl and marriage, suggesting playful moral musings rather than a clear event or report.
Snow Hill Country Club Holds Annual Meeting
Snow Hill Country Club convened at the Commercial Club on Wednesday evening with strong turnout and enthusiasm for the upcoming season. Directors M R Denver R L Owens and C L Perry were reelected for three years amid member confidence. the club plans to join a district golf association and expand local membership.
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Snow Hill
Snow Hill Country Club
Commercial Club
M. R. Denver
R. L. Owens
C. L. Perry
Roy James
Jamestown
S. B. Mitchell
District Golf Association
Old Starbuck Bible Blessed Easter Window Display
A Wilmington storefront window at A W Starbuck Bookstore on North South Street features a stately Easter display with purple crepe paper background a golden cross Easter lilies and an altar like arrangement of Bibles and greeting cards. The display highlights the old Starbuck family Bible said to have been bought in 1768 and handed down through Latham Thomas and Arthur W Starbuck.
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Wilmington
A. W. Starbuck
North South Street
Starbuck
Latham Star‘puck
Thomas Starbuck
Arthur W. Starbuck
Aged Civil War veteran Joel Wolf dies in Columbus crash
Joel Wolf aged 88 a Civil War veteran was struck by a car near Fourth and Bien streets in Columbus. Witnesses saw the accident in the market district and a man named Davis was taken into custody for investigation. Wolf died hours after at Grant hospital and his son Fred Wolf of Leesburg survived. Funeral home Pardy and Neiswander planned to transport the body. Police reported brakes on Davis car were defective and the vehicle needed four lengths to stop at 12 miles per hour.
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Colums
Columbus
Jul Wolf
Fourth
Bien Streets
W. EB. Das
Mt. Vernon Arena
Wolf
Leasbury
Ohio
South Fourth Street
UA. Mann
West Goodale Street
Grant Hospital
Fred Wolf
Leesburg
Pardy & Neiswander
Davis
Vatrolman Stormont
Elisha Powell Dies at 83 in Fairview Neighborhood
Elisha Powell, aged 83, died at his Fairview home last Sunday at 10 o'clock. He lived in the community most his life except seven years in Missouri. Survived by wife and four children Rena Edwards Elizabeth Sarah and Oscar Powell of Indianapolis. Funeral at his home Tuesday at 2 p m with Rev. Wilson presiding. Interment in I O F cemetery.
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Elisha Powell
Fairview
Powell
Missouri
Rena Edwards
Elizabeth
Sarah
Oscar Powell
Ludimmapolis
Wilson
Good Plant to Live Within Pour Moneys
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Local notes and familiar life in county columns
Miss Elizabeth Bolk returned home from HSDer0 last week while Carey Clatle moves into Dr Conrad's on West Street. Mrs Gordon plans a lengthy stay. H L Bowers works as clerk for C E Dix and Son. C H McVey resumes farm life. Mrs Ruth Engle marks her 80th birthday with family. Mrs Trimble hosted Misses West Wright Dixon and Darrow for tea amid village news. Amelia Newby of Hillsboro noted.
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H. L. Bowers
C. E. Dixon
Dr. Trimble
Vivian West
Flossy Wright
Ruby Dixon
Georgia Darrow
Amelia Newby
Hillsboro
Poisoned Candy Suspected in Baby’s Death
Carl Spangler a 30 month old boy of Jeffersonville died Monday morning after illness that began Sunday. He reportedly ate highly colored candy Saturday evening and tests are underway to determine if the coloring material caused the illness.
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Carl
Will Spangler
Jeffersonville
Local Girls Win Places at County Oratorical Contest
Miss Harriet Rulen won first in piano solos at the County Oratorical Literary and Musical contest held at Wilmington College Gym last Friday. Miss Doris Donis Deck took second in the oratorical contest, with praised delivery and attitude, and many expected her to become a great speaker.
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Harriet Rulen
Doris Donis Deck
Wilmington Colege
Miss Rulen
Miss Deck
Mrs Garney Wright Undergoes Goitre Operation
Mrs Garney C Wright underwent a goitre operation at Grant Hospital in Columbus on Monday at 11 o clock. Doctors expect a rapid recovery from the long illness and express hope for her improving condition.
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Garney C. Wright
Grant Hrospital
Columbus
Burn Over Corpse in Hamlet Fire
In Batavia the Spurlock home near Hamlet burned Monday after noon. Mrs. Wm Spurlock perished at home on Sunday while her husband and daughter Mrs Thomas Smith saved her body. The house, once Aaron Cleveland property, was totally destroyed. a bucket brigade formed by locals failed to stop the flames.
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Batavia
Wm. Spurlock
Hamlet
Mrs J U Murira Taken Monday
Mrs J U Murira 37, passed away at home in Cleveland early Monday, telegraphic word says. Formerly Pearl Layman of New Vienna, daughter of the late James Layman, she had been a long invalid with heart disease. Survived by husband, six year old son Leo Ulrich, brothers Frank and William Layman, sister Mrs William Cantrill. Services were held at the Murray home with Rev Peters of the MB church officiating. burial planned for 2 pm today.
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L. A. Murray
Cleveland
New Vienna
Pearl Laynon
New Vienna High School
James Layman
Leo Ulrich
Frank
William Layman
Irs William Cantrill
Wilmington
Murray
John Murray
Rev. Peters
M. EB
Mrs Pendell Dies at Home After Illness
Mrs Nathan Pendell age 70 died at her home near here on Wednesday afternoon after a year of illness. Born Ophelia Actor in Highland county, she leaves husband three brothers Milton Achor Russiaville Ind Albert Achor Jennings Okla and Jennne Achor Farmers Station. Funeral services set Mt Olive Saturday at 10:30 a m with the house to be vacated at 10:00 Rev Snyder New Antioch officiating Crawford sisters Martinsville to provide music Ellie Wright local funeral directors in charge
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Nathan Pendell
Pendell
Highland County
Milton Achor
Russiaville
Ind
Albert Achor
Jennings
Okla
Jennne Achor
Farmers 'Station
Mary Elizabeth
Mt. Olive
Rev. Snyder
New Antioch
Crawford Sisters
Martinsville
Ellie & Wright
Michael Sells Property Seeks Florida Move
Frank Michael sold his property to Orland Davis of Wilmington and plans to move to Florida within weeks. Mrs. Michaels health has improved, and they decided to vacate their home.
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Frank ‘Michael
Orland Davis
Wilpington
Florida
Undefined fragment prompts sparse archival note
The readable text presents a vague timestamped fragment from 19 9 9 with no clear event or named entities. It lacks identifiable people organizations places or concrete action, making it impossible to determine a coherent news item.
Work Begins on Dayton Power Line Extension
Dayton Power and Light Company crews dig holes for poles as they extend the high tension line from Willington to Washington D. H. The route passes Sabina and parallels the Three C Highway to feed an 83 000 volt cable. The Melvin line already serves local industries.
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Dayton Power and Light Company
Willington
Washington D. H
Reesville
Sabina
Three C. Highway
Melvin
Business is Good We Roost For Future Prosperity
A optimistic message urges steady effort and forward-looking effort in the community’s business houses. It encourages avoiding despair during tough moments and puts emphasis on positive action and unity to secure future success.
Greenfield Reforms Fish & Game Group at City Hall
A sizeable crowd gathered in Greenfield last Friday to revive the Greenfield Fish & Game club which had been allowed to die out years ago. The meeting held in the council room of city hall approved revival steps and drew sportsmen and local supporters.
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Greenfield
Greenfield Fish & Game
Fishermen Protest Ohio Bass Fishing Ban Debate
Members of the Glinton County Fish & Game Protective Association discuss Ohio’s bill banning spring bass fishing from December 31 to July 1. A meeting is set for Monday at Swisshelm's Cafeteria to hear protests and gather opinions from members and nonmembers.
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Glinton County Fish & Game Protective Association
Ohio
Erskine R. Hayes
Swisshelm
J. C. Swisshelm
Jim
Miss Frances Roads Honored by Ohio Senate Event
Miss Frances Roads of Hillsboro received a leading place on the program at an entertainment honoring the Ohio Senate. She presented a crossword puzzle featuring lawmakers and state officials and was met with applause. Her mother, Helen Purcell Roads, serves as engrossing clerk of the Senate.
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Frances Roads
Hillsboro
Ohio ‘Senate
Donard Roads
Helen Purcell Roads
Senate
Rise in Postal Pay and New Rates Take Effect
The new postal rates, effective April 15, include 2 cent private mailing cards, 2 cent per 2 ounces for second class publications, and third class changes to 1 1/2 cents per 2 ounces up to 8 ounces with exceptions for books and seeds at 1 cent per 2 ounces. Additional charges include a flat 2 cent service fee and 25 cent optional handling for expedited delivery, plus updated money order, registry, insurance, C O D, and special delivery fees and returns.
Dance Hall to Be Built at Rock Fork Point
Robert Schweinsberg er and H. R. Ervin plan a rock fork dance pavilion at Point. Construction starts within two weeks, with a large crew aimed for occupancy by June 1. Expected to be a popular resort with two nights open and private rental options.
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Rock Fork
Robert Schweinsberger
H. R. Ervin
Paving Suit Decided In Greenfield Injunction Granted
Judge McBride granted a permanent injunction in a paving dispute involving the village of Greenfield and Grandle Brothers contractors. Property owners on Fourth Street sought to halt street improvements authorized by council and the contract with Grandle Bros. Work had begun before suit, with the case outlining legality and procedure for the street project.
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Greenfield
Grandle Brothers
McBride
Fourth Street
Grandle Bros
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W. K. Ruble
Clinton County Medical Society
County Boards of Health
Franklin County
B. I. Beiver
State Department of Health
Board of Public Affairs
Mary Butler
Ola Cameron
Edward Burnett
Mary Dwyer
Santa Kirhart
Charles Ferguson
S. 0. Walker
M. O. Creamer
Greens
Nice
Joel Wolf
Elizabeth’ Bolk
Carey Clatle
Dr. Conrad
West Street
Margherite Clark
Williamstown, Ky
C. E. Karat Ias Trimmer
Clift
Phillips
Tk Ces Eas Boro
Ruth Engle
Uueralian
J. U. Murira
Revives Game Association
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