The Old Homestead Benefit at City Hall
City hall hosts an April benefit performance by Batavia band and orchestra on the evenings of April 18 and 19. The cast includes Joshua Whitcomb Geo Keen Tilda Whitcomb Rickety Ann Cyrus Prime Seth Perkins Eb Ganzy Frank Hopkins Anna Hopkins Nellie Patterson gack Hazard Dee M Titus Henry Hopkins Mrs Henry Hopkins Judge Patterson Ruben Whitcomb and more. Reserved seats 2 cents, children 5 cents, available at Nashs Pharmacy. Music by Batavia orchestra. Synopsis covers acts across a summer day at the Old Homestead Uncle Joshua adventures in New York a winter reunion finale.
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City Hall
Batavia Band and Orchestra
Joshua Whitcomb
Geo. A. Keen
Tilda Whitcomb
W. C. Griffith
Rickety Ann
Kate Doughty Cyrus Prime
Sss
Allen Glancy
Seth Perkins
V. O. Lytle
Eb Ganzy
Percy Stymets
Frank Hopkins
Walter Sullivan
Anna Hopkins
Verna Miller
Nellie Patterson
Katherine Jamieson Gack Hazard
Dee
M. Titus Henry Hopkins
Granville Mead
Henry Hopkins
J. I. Kidd
Patterson
Stade J
Grifith Ruben Whitcomb
Nende
Bechtel
Jas. Lewis
O.N. Young
Nash’s Pharmacy
Batata Orchestra
Lost in Batavia: traveler gets lost in daylight
A northern county traveler spent a night in Batavia at the Bernstein house but, unaware of his lodging, wandered the town from Main to Second. He failed to recognize his shelter until locals identified his hotel, an odd incident in a dry town where he wandered seeking his resting place.
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Batavia
Clermont
Little Miami
Bernstein
Main
Second
Z. C. Teal
Paul Rapp
Mr. R
Collapse of Union Bridge Cuts Off Newtown Linwood Route
Last week the Union bridge over the Little Miami between Newtown and Linwood collapsed causing heavy loss to Hamilton county and great inconvenience to travelers. Traffic now uses Plainville or the Ohio river pike. The bridge had long been in need of repair despite repeated notices to authorities. Hamilton county also protests state tax allocations, seeking to limit bridge repair costs within county lines.
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Union
Little Miami River
Newtown
Linwood
Hamilton County
Clermont County
Cincinnati
Plainville
County Court House Wedding Surprise Sparks Hushed Vows
A couple elopes to a marriage license office on Market Street with a 16 year old bride, her grandmother’s message, and Justice Lease drawing the ceremony. The pair, from the county’s north, waited at the depot before boarding a later train, while bystanders watched the new bride emerge in a white dress and roses.
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Court House
Market Street
Joseph
Young
Life
Flood Devastation Hits Loveland and Surrounding Businesses
The Loveland area suffers heavy losses from the Little Miami flood with total damages likely over 200000. Many small losses go unrecorded as firms struggle to recover and re open. The railroad company is unable to serve public buildings and the post office, affecting local commerce and communications.
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Loveland
Little Miami
Clermont County Fair seeks Washington trip sponsor
Clermont County Fair Board seeks a boy or girl to travel to Washington D C at the board's expense. Text indicates many counties have representatives while Clermont has none and asks for applicants from Clermont County to apply for the trip.
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Clermont County
Clermont
Washington D. C
Reichle and Halbisch Tie Morning in Batavia Home
Miss Mayme Reichle wed Jesse Halbisch in Batavia at the Reichle home on Broadway last Saturday evening. Rev. Wegner officiated in the presence of immediate families with decorations, luncheon of ice cream and cake, then the couple moved to their furnished North Street home. An informal gathering followed Sunday at Will Liverigood’s on the Applegate farm with a few relatives attending.
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Batavia
Mayme Reichle
Jesse Halbisch
John’ Michael
Barbara Reichle
Broadway Street
Wegner
North Street
Will Liverigood
Applegate
Unsettling Black Water Sudden Change Across County Rivers
Residents report muddy brown water after recent rains turning to deep black in streams. Vessels collected samples showing night black color from clouds. Some fear diphtheria, others warn of sulphur heavy rain harming crops. Fishermen worry fish will flee to larger streams. State chemist will analyze sample for safety.
Thieves Break into Carden and Lindsey Firn Shop
Thieves entered a Richmond area firm Carden and Lindsey in recent weeks amid high water damage. They reportedly secured about 480 pounds of cheese and tobacco. An inquest may identify the goods and trace the theft to the perpetrator amid fruitless grocer notices in Namittle.
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Carden & Lindsey
Richmond
Dhief
Building Sold by Batavia Improvement Club
A meeting of Batavia Improvement Club stockholders resolved to sell the club building and the associated plant to Batavia Tool Co for 828 dollars. The building will be prepared for the new business and occupied in due time.
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Batavia Improvement Club
Batavia Tool Co
State announces possible readvertisement of Brown County pikes
Flood conditions alter previously surveyed estimates for Brown County pikes. Officials consider readvertising the project as the current situation differs from the initial survey and estimate. The same under consideration remains unresolved.
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Brown County
Clermont County Sunday School Convention at Owensville
The 47th Clermont County Sunday School Association convention will be held April 22 and 23 at the M E church in Owensville. Delegates from county Sunday schools are invited. Phoebe A Curtis and other speakers will address topics on teaching and training, with special music planned and a collateral boys’ convention noted.
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Clermont County
M. EB
Owensville
Phoebe A. Curtis
State Sunday School Association
B. F. Hill
Edna Hicks
Felicity
C. B. Nichols
Batavia
St. A. Mitchell
J. J. Holden
Williamsburg
County Association
E. J. Mecham
Alrey Sisters
Rebecca Marsh
W. H. Smith
C. W. Shinn
Columbus
State Association
M. G. Baily
Harvard
Ladies’ Aid Society
Descriptive letter on New Richmond flood conditions
A decorative letter from Mrs Albert, a former New Richmond resident, reflects last week's flood impact. It provides concise details on the city's condition and its people, offering readers a quick, personal view of the hardship and recovery.
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New Richmond
Dayton
Albert
State Pike Construction Sparks County Debate
A debate grows as plans for road work on the old State pike continue. Last summer a segment from Perintown to Newtown was completed, praised as ideal. This summer over $20,000 worth of improvements are planned in Miami township on the old road bed, while residents elsewhere question even distribution.
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Perintown
Newtown
Ein Miami Township
Clermonts win Zoological Garden contract bid
FE P Goodwin of Clermont and his Cincinnati brother won the privileges to operate the Cincinnati Zoological Garden last week. The contract carries heavy responsibilities and requires skilled, experienced management. Profitable season anticipated for the new operators.
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FE. P. Goodwin
Clermont
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Zoological Garden
Armenian speaker to discuss Armenians and missions in Williamsburg
K Bagdasarian native of Armenia will speak at the M E church Williamsburg Sunday April 20 at 7 p m on Armenian people ancient religion massacres and American mission work in the orient He is Euphrates College graduate Harpoot Turkey now studying to be a medical missionary The talk is free and promises lively details on Turkey war times Also a free lecture Friday at Clover M E church on A Yankle Presiding Hider in Dixie followed by the third quarterly conference Tickets for Old Homestead at Nashdale Old Home are available Saturday evenings Pharmacy 150
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K. Bagdasarian
Armenia
M. E
Williamsburg
Orient
Mr. Bagdasarian
Euphrates College
Harpoot
Turkey
Dixie
Hartman Opens Batavia Trouser Factory In Old Bricked Building
John F. Hartman, Batavia merchant tailor, leases a brick building from the Batavia Improvement Club and will install a trouser manufacturing operation. About 12 workers to start, with plans to grow as the business develops. Hartman is described as an experienced, capable businessman.
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John F. Hartman
Batavia
New Richmond Thanks Neighboring Communities for Flood Aid
The New Richmond village council thanks Amelia Batavia Bethel Bantam Elklick Laurel Nicholsville Stonelick Williamsburg and nearby areas for food and shelter aiding flood victims. Names C. D. Fridman mayor L. F. White Chas. A. Clasgens Dr. C. F. Hera committee note relief from Cincinnati firms Dormer Bros Hugo Bros and others.
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Ohio Valley
New Richmond
Amelia
Batavia
Bethel
Bantam
Elklick
Laurel
Nicholsville
Stonelick
Williamsburg
Dormer Bros
Cincinnati
Hugo Bros
Relief Committee
C. D. Fridman
L. F. White
Chas. A. Clasgens
C. F. Hera
Milford funeral directors merge into stronger firm
Consolidated from d of recent date land and flood damage, Motsinger and Hickey Bros. of Milford join to form a leading funeral service firm. They have bought a water district lot to build a modern establishment and continue up-to-date operations in Southern Ohio. The merged firms plan to expand their model business.
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Land
Motsinger
Hickey Bros
Milford
Ohio
Eve
G A R Encampment Planned For Washington June 16 to 19
Arrangements for the State Encampment of the G A R are progressing well in Washington D D and the event will bring one of the largest crowds to the city in years Col B H Millikan and assistants are busy with plans and the town will be theirs from opening to closing to entertain the old soldiers
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Washington
D. H
Col. B. H. Millikan
Assessors Prepare for Spring Work and Real Estate Board
Assessors in Monday session to receive instructions and planks for spring work. Under current law real estate assessors will be elected this fall, and property holders must help choose a suitable candidate rather than let a few names dominate. The writer recalls satisfaction with 1910 results and notes last year’s assessors were in.
Road Change Sought From Batavia to Hugo Mill
Property holders petition county commissioners to reroute the Batavia to Hugo Mill road from flood damaged 80 to higher ground. The change would start near Moore graveyard, curve around, and join the old road above the railroad bridge, costing little more than repairs and providing a permanent route.
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Batavia
Hugo Mill
Water District
Moore Grave Yard
Brothers build updating barn near Red Bridge
Two brothers living above town near the Red Bridge plan a modern barn for horses and cattle with a concrete horse area and center driveways. It features hardwood framing and premium siding, promising one of the county’s best arranged facilities. The growers have found success in stock raising and tobacco.
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Red Bridge
Among the Leaders and Clermont Commissioners Proceedings
Citizens of Amelia donated relief supplies during the Ohio River flood while county officers processed bills and contracts in Clermont and related pike repairs. The record lists bills for masonry, concrete, stone, culverts, seed corn, fuel, and salaries with notes on contracts and public affairs proceedings.
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Ohio River
Amelia
Clermont
James N. Lewis
Bridger
Pike
Columbus
Stakalta Pen Co
F. M. Kain
Pub. Co
W.t. Johnson Co
A. Bigham
Senenbach Ridge
Burl Jordan
Victor Herron
Oscar Gaskine & Co
Ohio
Sullivan Schooley
H. Thirey
Smith & West
B. H. Thirey
J.D. F. Zumvorde
Sam Whitenack
John Wymer
N. B. Bradley
Frank Meek
Paxton Pike
Geo. A. Keen & Bro
Cr 206
Howard Elliott
Il ‘Clermont Pub. Co
Clermont Pub. Co
Oomm
Meek
Ted
Return of the boys from Miaminsburg
Report says the boys arrived home last Friday in good condition with some kept on police duty at Miaminsburg. A small portion faced rough treatment from citizens, but most were treated well. The balance should return home in a few days. The losses at that place are described as quite heavy. The O. N. G.
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Miaminsburg
Road money needed to rebuild bridges and roads
After floods, county damage estimates range from 75000 to 100000 dollars for bridges and roads. Authorities consider bonds at low interest to be issued within legal limits to raise funds for replacement and repairs.
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Joshua
New York
Ruben
Nash
Reichle-Halbisch
East Fork
Clermonters Land
Town Hall
Old Homestead
Nashdale Old Home
Commissioners’ Proceedings
Dean
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