Batavia Armory hosts Clermont county D of A rally
Large gathering of Junior Order and Daughters of America at Batavia Armory. Clermont Council No. 159 organized the event with a major dinner and program for about 300 visitors. 1918 venue shift planned to Williamsburg. officers elected for 1918 include District Councilor Emma Hornebach and several others from Williamsville, Batavia, and surrounding towns.
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Clermont County
Daughters of America
Batavia
Clermont Council
A’s
Della Hill
Shelby County
State Post
Hattie Whitcomb
Jaanita York
Hattie Kincaid
Mt. Ormel
Williamsburg
Williamsville
Emma Hornebach
Asso
Jaanita
York
May Hauck
Dis
New Cleaning Pressing Dyeing Establishment Opens Irvington
Frank Jones opens a first class cleaning pressing and dyeing shop at 64 Main street Irvington N Y with valet service. He formerly served ten years in the household of William A Parsons at Ardsley on Hudson and seeks Irvington patrons promising care and prompt attention with reasonable charges.
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Main At
Irvington
N. Y
Frank Jones
William A. Parsons
Ardsley-on-Hudson
N.Y
Young couple wed in Batavia home ceremony
Thomas W. Lee and Miss Clara Miller were quietly married at the bride’s parents home on Saturday evening April 14 with Rev. Wegner officiating using a United Brethren ring ritual. Guests enjoyed refreshments and the couple will start housekeeping in their new Batavia home with the good wishes of friends.
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Thomas W. Lee
Clara Miller
Fred Miller
EF. Wegner
United Brethren Church
Lee
Miss Miller
Batavia
Fishing Season Opens Amid Mixed Cheering from Sportsmen
Readable fragments indicate opening fishing season at the lake with sport enthusiasts attempting lines and poles under sunny conditions. Reports suggest mixed early success and optimism from veteran anglers about a strong season ahead.
Patriotic Meeting Draws Large Crowd at Town Hall
A Friday evening patriotic meeting at the town hall drew a crowded turnout of citizens and country folk. The Batavia Concert Band opened with America, then talks by Judge Joseph, Wm. C. Bishop, Allen Nichols, Rev. Simpson, Doc Samson, and Edwin C. Ely among others. Company K in uniform led by Captain Bechtel entered, and about fifty new members joined the Red Cross, pushing membership past 80. The hall was festively decorated and the Batavia Concert Band offered its services to future county meetings.
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Court House
America
Joseph
Wm. C. Bishop
Allen Nichols
Company K
Bechtel
Rev. Simpson
Doc Samson
Edwin C. Ely
Rev. Martin
Eli Speidel
Red Cross Society
Batavia
Former Batavian Ralph Woodmansee Weds Amy Clift
Ralph Woodmansee oldest son of C. H. Woodmansee of Batavia now Felicity and bank bookkeeper, and Amy Clift of Norwood secured their marriage license in Cincinnati last Saturday and will reside in Felicity. Ralph has many friends here who extend congratulations.
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Ralph
C. H. Woodmansee
Batavia
Felicity
Amy Clift
Norwood
Cincinnati
Commencement Season Lists Local Graduates
The district schools close in eight months while village schools end in nine. Batavia schools finish in May. Graduates include Rachel Hunter Helen Weaver Velma Wilson Nina Ungelheam Ruth Schobert Irene Bach Agnes Nichols Harold Nichols and Robert Foster.
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Batavia
Rachel Hunter
Helen Weaver
Velma Wilson
Nina Ungelheam
Ruth Schobert
Irene Bach
Agnes Nichols
Harold Nichols
Robert Foster
Odd Fellows Sixth District Anniversary at Goshen
The Sixth District anniversary meeting of Odd Fellows will be held at Goshen on April 28. A fine program has been prepared and a grand time is promised. A noon spread will be served. All Odd Fellows and families are urged to attend.
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Odd Fellows
Goshen
Sunshine Club meets despite storm in April social
Thirteen members and two visitors met April 5 at Mrs. Neva Ogden’s home for a varied program including songs, readings, current events, a question box, and discussions on trees and birds. Refreshments were served and praised by all.
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Sunshine Club
Hattie Glancy
Alene Honaker
Neva Ogden
Goldie Curry
Washington
Hazel Wise
Potatoes Planted 162 Bushels on Patchell Farm
State urged farmers to plant all land to food crops this spring with 162 bushels of Early Ohio and Magdeborne potatoes set to grow on the E. C. Patchell estate at Stonelick. Workers include Carpenter, Livengood, Patchell, Bert Patchell, and Wot. anticipated yield near 4000 bushels and value over $12,000.
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E. C. Patchell
Stonelick
Ohio
Charles Carpenter
James Livengood
Harry Patchell
Bert Patchell
Ed Wot
Pleasant Trip of Batavia Odd Fellows to Chile Lodge
The Batavia Odd Fellows number 85 visited the Chile lodge last Saturday night and initiated a candidate. All four degrees were conferred with good attendance. Initiatory and first degrees were completed before supper. Banquet followed in the lodge room.
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Batavia Odd Fellows
Chile
Talley Daughter Weds Albert L. France Jr in Norwood
Miss Harriet Talley, daughter of F F Talley of New Richmond, married Albert L. France Jr of Ft. Thomas Kentucky at 8 pm Saturday. The ceremony occurred at sister Mrs. Harry Roettinger’s home 2276 Norwood Ave with Rev. Harry McMinn presiding. The couple planned a southern honeymoon after a brief reception for close family.
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F. F. Talley
New Richmond
Harriet Talley
Albert L. France, Jr
Ft. Thomas
Harry Roettinger
Norwood Ave
Harry McMinn
Madeira
North Norwood
France
Norwood Enterprise
Thompsons celebrate 85th wedding anniversary in Linden
Mr and Mrs Cornelius Thompson of Linden avenue recently marked their 85th wedding anniversary with a 120 oclock dinner. Guests included W G Anderson of Westboro O K Exman and daughter Blanchester Ernstompson N B Cox and daughters Pleasant Ridge Samuel and M Thompson Norwood. Former Batavia residents Mr and Mrs Ir send best wishes.
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Cornelius Thompson
Linden Avenue
Mesérs
Mesdames
W.g.anderson
Westboro
O. KE. Exman
Blanchester
Ernstompson
Modest
Cox
Helen
Dorothy
Martha
Pleasant Ridge
Samuel and
M. Thompson
Norwood
Norwood Enterprise
Mrs. Ir
Batavia
Rained Easter Overshadows Sundays in Weather Record
Rain on Easter Sunday dominates the forecast for the next seven Sundays with many predicting a record year. Last Sunday saw rain before dawn, delaying plans and keeping weather observers hopeful for a break.
Decoration Day Preparations Stir In Nearby Towns
Citizens in neighboring towns begin arranging Decoration Day services while Batavia plans its own observance in due course.
Teal Hotel Roof Fire Threatens Landmark
A Saturday blaze feigned a dangerous roof fire at the Teal Hotel on Main Street. Firefighters and ample Bacavia water supply prevented major damage as the historic 60 year old inn faced near disaster.
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Main Street
Batavia
Red Cross Society Forms Clermont County Chapter
A meeting at Batavia high school on April 10 1917 elected officers for a permanent Clermont County Red Cross Society with Judge Hugh L. Nichols as chairman and A B Nichols leading membership efforts. The group plans committees on hospital supplies instruction and by laws and urges countywide membership at $1 yearly with a meeting slated for April 20 at 4 PM.
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American Red Cross Society
Clermont County
Batavia High School
Hugh L. Nichols
Frank Davis
P. F. Jamieson
Clara Johnson
W. C. Bishop
A. B. Nichols
Anna Tatman
Red Cross
N. B
Heidlebaugh
Ashburn
Glancy
A. N. Paxton
Washington
Batavia
United States
Germany
National Society
Red Cross Society
Death of 86-year-old Chas Bauer in Maple Grove
Chas Bauer, 86, of Maple Grove, died Sunday morning in the barn yard while watering stock after a period of heart trouble. He leaves a widow and two children. Funeral from Maple Grove church Tuesday morning with burial at Bethel. He was brother-in-law to Mrs. A. L. Seyler of this place.
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Chas. Bauer
Maple Grove
Maple Grove Church
Bethel
A. L. Seyler
Costly Improvement Plans for Miami Conservancy District
Directors finalize plans for several Big Miami river retaining reservoirs to protect Dayton and Hamilton during floods. Estimated completed cost is 24 million dollars to be paid over 30 years with bonds at 5 percent, totaling 42.6 million. A Socialist writer urges issuing bonds in 10 year series to cut interest, while a referendum on borrowing the full amount is debated amid heavy taxes and lengthy repayment.
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Miami Conservancy District
Miami
Dayton
Hamilton
Miami Valley Socialist
Marriage Licenses Surge Amid War Time Urgency
The office notes a sharp rise in marriage licenses this year, with urban areas showing higher numbers than rural. Officials say couples may wed to secure stability before wartime calls, and many men expect to marry regardless of war.
Township Sunday School Convention at Clover M E Church
A township Sunday school convention will be held at the Clover M E Church on Sunday April 22 at 2 PM. Everyone is invited and all township schools should be represented.
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Clover M. E
Tribute to Michael Hodges Pioneer of Clermont County
Michael Hodges died at his Linwood home on April 4 1917 at age 92. A long time Batavia area resident, he taught school for seventeen years then pursued farming with distinction. A devout Bible reader and Bible class teacher, he was noted for industry thrift and a spotless reputation.
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Michael Hodges
Linwood
Clermont County
Hancock
Mr. Hodges
Batavia
Louisa Johnson
Hodges
Lingwood
Poe
Batavia School Grounds To Be Overhauled And Beautified
Batavia school grounds undergo major improvements under Prof See with teachers and scholars. Grass, shrubbery, and cleaning work planned to enhance appearance, while old areas are renovated for summer use. Visitors from other schools praise the grounds and facilities.
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Batavia
See
Alpine Farm Woman's Club Meeting Notes
The Alpine Farm Woman's Club gathered April 12 at Mrs. Arthur Storer home with 18 members and one visitor. The program included songs, readings, discussions, current events, and a peanut contest won by visitor Mrs. Lawrence.
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Alpine Farm Woman’s Club
Arthur Storer
Farm Women
Boyd
Myrtle Harry
Edith Hutchinson
Viola Storer
Mabel Davidson
Mrs. Lawrence
Valley Club 87 Holds April Meeting at Mrs Meek's
Valley Club No. 87 met April 12 at Mrs. Mary Meek's country home. Members shared bird and tree topics while readings and dialogues entertained. Lunch was served. visitors included Mrs. Laura Neihoff and Miss Ethel Meek. Next meeting May 10 at Mrs. Mariah Kain's.
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Valley Club
Mary Meek
Lizzie Hilton
Estella Kain
Wilson
Velma Kain
Skunk Farm Robbery and Vandalism in Rock Creek
Before midnight on January 30 1917 thieves burned buildings on Miss Edna Moses skunk farm at Rock Creek Ohio and stole 34 mature skunks and 30 summer kittens all white caps and three striped. Plant valued near 2000 dollars with Rock Creek citizens contributing 55 dollars and H C Moses offering 100 dollar reward for information leading to arrest and conviction.
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Edna Moses
Rock Creek
Ohio
H. C. Moses
Increase Wheat Yields With Timely Fertilization
Ohio Experiment Station crop specialists advise a April fertilizer boost to raise wheat yields during high price periods. Apply 200 pounds acid phosphate and 60 pounds nitrate of soda per acre to unfertilized fields, or a light nitrate of soda if fertilizer or manure was used before.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Clermonter Dead After Brief Illness in Louisville
George Austin Miller aged 66 formerly of this county died at his Louisville Kentucky home Sunday night. He leaves a wife a son and a daughter. Funeral services set for Wednesday with brothers James Miller of Moscow and Walter Miller of Felicity in attendance.
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George Austin Miller
Louisville
James Miller
Moscow
Walter Miller
Felicity
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