J Q Dickerson of Putnam County Dies at 82
Prominent Putnam County citizen Julius Quigley Dickerson died December 17 1915 at his Livonia home aged 82 He built the first steam mill in the county and led fruit cattle and mercantile ventures He was a Republican and active in church and charitable work His funeral was at St John church with Masonic honors.
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Putnnam County
J. Q. Dickerson
Livonia
Dickerson
Julius Quigley Dickerson
Athens County
Ohio
Putnam County
David
Minerva Dickerson
Morgan County
Order of Free Masons
Ella Dawson
McConnelsville
S A. Dickerson
Kay
Eerie
Eibugler
Cosherter
Sadieatimer
Neka
Fred
Nekersen
Malta
Universaliat
Christiaan
Hos
Nat
St. John Church
Kev Latimer
Masonic Order
Glenwood
Hartford
Unionville
Bethany
J. Roy Wright
Christian Church
Oscar
Elopers Found and Forgiven Near Knobnoster Farm
The daughter of Mr and Mrs Newton Spencer of this city eloped with Jesse Cochran and was found last week near Knobnoster on a farm by Mr Spencer who tracked them after a tip. The couple, fearful of parental disapproval, chose to marry and start a life together. Cochran is from Gibbs area and sought land for their future home.
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Newton Spencer
Knobnoster
Spencer
Jesse Cochran
Gibbs
Eternal City Draws Big Opening Crowd at Theatre Royal
A large crowd filled the new Theatre Royal for the opening night of Eternal City. The theatre, Unionville’s latest and most pretentious, offered excellent lighting and seating for all patrons. Critics praise the high standard of the picture house and expect strong patronage to continue.
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Theatre Royal
Unionville
Casey writes weekly in The Republican on weather and wit
The article introduces a weekly column by "Casey" in The Republican recounting weather, road conditions, and social commentary. It notes Casey's polite approach, promises engaging content each week, and invites reader interaction as the feature begins. It mentions a 1913 context and a Waltons cut glass Christmas gift line.
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Casey
Republican
F.nest
Walton’s
Rural Free Delivery reforms spark farmer protests in GOP states
In strongly Republican areas agitation rises over changes to rural routes. A Farmers & Stockman clipping notes bills to restore R F D efficiency, curb postmaster curbs, and set fixed route lengths with auto routes where feasible. Convincing carriers back the reform, Iowa congressman Towner proposes direct roads and pay scales up to 1800 dollars for car routes. The uproar includes letters from Iowa’s Ramseyer and a funeral notice for Oscar Bernecker, reflecting community impact.
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Missouri
Farmer & Stockman
Congress
Congressman Towner
Iowa
Decares
Post Office Department
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G W Summers
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Stidnam
Pope Howe
Gaetite
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Watt
Dave
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M Br Nerabart
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Unionville & Linevlle
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Evans
Lincoln
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Probasco Land Company
Fred L Probasco
I. Sill
Elopers
Ramseyer
Washington
Congressman Ramseyer
Unionvill
Corporation
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Middle West
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Stere
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Hou
Penny March Royal Orchestra
Mrs. Perry Porter
Edward E Rose
John Joseph
Howard
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Farmers Bank of Unionville
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