Indiana Republicans seek repeal of civil service laws
A New York Republican committee report reveals Indiana Republicans petition Congress to repeal civil service laws. Secretary M D Ellis says Indiana has circulated petitions in every county and urges New York GOP help. They argue civil service favors class connections and bars older veterans from government posts.
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New York Republican State Committee
Indiana
M. D. Ellis
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Congress
Ellis
New York Committee
New York
Treasury
Will of Joseph Bicking and other local notices
The will of Joseph Bicking dated May 17 1833 leaves the residue to his widow with support duties for Florence until marriage and names executors Elizabeth J Bicking Samuel M Bicking and Florence Bicking. Debts and a family monument are funded within specified amounts. Other items note Milford officials and local court actions plus a birthday tribute, school board hires, a death while working and a pension note for widows who remarry.
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Joseph Bicking
C. B. Nichols
David K. McDonald
Islanite
Union Cemetery
Odd Fellow’s Aid. Association
Florence Bicking
Florence
Samuel M. Bicking
Testator
Martha E. J. Bicking
Miles _Bicking
Miles Bicking
Samuel M
Cornelia M. Prather
Esther M. McTomany
Grace D. Moore
Elizabeth J Bicking
Marriage of Miss Bessie Scott Smith to Barcy of Portsmouth
The marriage of Miss Bessie Scott Smith of Portsmouth New Hampshire to Barcy a young businessman of Portsmouth is announced for Wednesday evening April 28. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W Scott Smith editor of New Hampshire’s oldest and largest paper. Many Batavians extend best wishes with the Courier.
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Bessie Scott Smith
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
Barcy
W. Scott Smith
Batavia
Courier
Death of Georgetown Lady After Pneumonia and Pleurisy
A Georgetown community notes the death of Mrs. Thomas Gatte after a severe illness. Physicians report pneumonia with pleurisy, followed by right side paralysis likely due to a blood clot at the upper spinal cord, leading to the fatal outcome.
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Georgetown
Thomas Gatte
Railroaders Take a Day Off from Humidity
A group of railroad workers drank as a remedy for idleness and spent a day in town. They found mischief in the harbor area with black eyes and injuries, but harmed only themselves. Ayers Sarsaparilla is touted as a pleasant blood purifier. Mrs. Kate Robinson and her son Frank return to Market Street to occupy the homestead.
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Thomas H. Armstrong
M. G. Conly
Charles ©. Kennedy
Susan Kraut
David Corbin
John Corbin
Nathan Newall
M. J. Blair Brick Company
Isaac Davis
Cincinnati, Portsmouth & Virginia Railroad Company
Loveland B. & L. Company
John Gill
Ada Gill
Same
Benjamin
Kate E. Rowan
Mas
Kate Robinson
Frank
Dayton
Market Street
Cincinnati
Conalata
Journaliata
Pirates Probate Court to Take Batavia May Week
The Pirates of Penzance will be staged at city hall for two nights in May. Mrs. Baum trains the cast and chorus with elaborate costumes by local women groups and scenery by Allen Glancy. The home orchestra provides music and the production is all amateurs and highly praised. Cast includes Richard Mr Ferguson and Maj General Stanley Mr Potts, with Ruth, Mabel, and ensemble of local players.
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Pirates of Penzance
City Hall
M. E
Presbyterian
Allen Glancy
Richard
Ferguson Samuel
McDonald Frederick
Chatterton
General Stanley
Potts
Edward
Jamieson Ruth
Williamsburg
Board of Education
KH. Peterson
Clark Knight
G. L. Hines
Joseph Innis
Kate Williams
Irene Walker
Hines
Williams
Walker
Easter Day at the Churches
Easter day drew large congregations with notable services across churches. United Brethren held special decor, Methodists featured a children's program and organ solo by 12 year old Jamie Dial, and Presbyterians offered elaborate morning ceremonies with floral decorations and new attire.
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Church of the United Brethren
Methodist Church
Jamie Dial
Presbyterian Church
Grant Tomb Dedication Draws Nation's Guard and Governors
The Ohio National Guard will row to Grant's tomb in a mass procession with railroads offering free transport. The Governor and staff will attend as part of a record crowd of citizens and soldiers. April 27 will feature a grand parade with a huge flag and naval officers from foreign nations. New York declares a legal holiday. April 26 schools statewide plan memorial programs.
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National Guard of
Ohio
Grant
United States
New York
Teacher's Day Program and Mississippi Valley Relief
The program for the C C T A in Batavia on May 1 lists morning and afternoon sessions with prayers, papers, readings, and musical numbers led by Rev. Edson Bell, Stanley Gregg, Jno Morris, Chas Weir, Anna Porter, Sept Turnipseed, Cecile Hulick, Georgia Thompson, and others. The discussion on the Mississippi Valley notes its devastation, appeal for relief, and the North's readiness to support government efforts.
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Stanley Gregg
A. J
Jon
W. Kirgan
Chas. M. Weir
Anna Porter
Formorino
Cecile Hulick
T. Carson
Common Schools of
Ohio
Georgia Thompson
Mississippi Valley
Grand jury reports three indictments for burglary and assault
The grand jury completed its session reporting three indictments in State v Schwartz for burglary at Loveland, State v Livingstone for burglary in Brock’s store, and Ben White for assault with intent to kill in Batavia. Forty five witnesses were examined and the jail deemed in good condition.
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State
K. S. Schwartz
Lill’s Lidtel
Loveland
Marshall Livingstone
Brock
Ben’ White
Batavia
Miles Bicking
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