Big Gun Arrives in Batavia for One Day Viewing
The great gun captured from the Spanish steamer Oquendo will be in Batavia Saturday morning and remain all day at the station for public viewing. Transportation provided by John Alexson, with local crowds expected to attend the gala event. The 18 foot long weapon with an eight foot shield will be showcased on a carriage on the fountain esplanade as a monument to Yankee pluck.
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John Alexson
Cincinnati
U.S
Batavia
Gleason Kag
Cinccinnati
Onando
Odd Fellowship In
America
Mistletes Lodge
New Richmond
G. W. Hulick
Order
Musketeers to Offer Joint Rail and Theatre Tickets
Liebler & Co managers of The Musketeers plan to let out-of-town theatre patrons near Cincinnati see the play with a joint ticket. The offer covers railroad fare and theatre admission at a reduced price during the Grand Opera House run beginning April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liebler & Co
the Musketeers
Sydney Grundy
Alexander Dumas
New Richmond Builds Water Works and Electric Lines
New Richmond advances with mains for water works and electric light lines. The town leads Clermont in these improvements and rides a wave of prosperity, with the community showing little protest to the temporary disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond
Clermont
Five Chickens Die After Crackers Barrels Diet
A brood raised by Frank Ehresberger survived into February but died after pigs of crackers spoiled their water and diet. The five birds perished from the unusual feed and cold conditions, while the others survived the harsh February days.
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Frank Ehresberger
Death of John Starks noted in Batavia and Clermont obit
John Starks oldest son of Isaac Starke died in New London Iowa on April 21 1900 from measles and pneumonia aged 41 or 42 after living in Iowa and Batavia. He was a stocksman and husband father and uncle survived by Maria Morgan three sons and Maria Weaver. He moved to New London in 1895 joined I O C F lodge and was highly regarded by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Stark
Owensville
Ohio
New London
Iowa
Isaac
Deborah Stark
Maria Morgan
Maria Weaver
I. O. C. F. Lodge
John
Batavia High to Graduate Eight in City Hall Program
Batavia high school will hold graduation at city hall on Friday April 28 at 8 o clock. The eight graduates are James B. Scott Albert W Kunz Lindley Greves and Misses Elizabeth Walker Florence L Brown Edna B Tate Helen Anne Watkins and Helen M Weston. The programme includes papers essays orations musical selections and diplomas presented by G A Frazier. The class colors are red and green and the motto Think therefore I exist.
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Batavia High School
City Hall
Batavia
James B. Scott
Albert W. Kunz
Lindley Greves
Elizabeth Walker
Florence L. Brown
Edna B. Tate
Helen Anne Watkins
Helen M. Weston
Charlatan
Sousa
Howard Billman
Hyperion
Cox
Waltzel
Amour del Caor
Snider
Elizabeth A. Walker
Grauscheman
Edoa B. Tate
Lindley M
Batavia Teachers Appointments and Departures Noted
Mt. Holly hires Gail Hamilton for second room with raise. Julia Long closes Summit school and leaves. Cecile Hulick reappointed to Elmwood for third term. Bessie Orebaugh of Moorefield to lead Foresthil school praised for qualifications and manners. Bella McDonald spent Sunday with Batavia friends and finished Loveland terms. Nellie Moore remains a popular educator. An undated testimonial from C. W. Lenhart, Bowling Green, endorses Dean's Ointment for a leg sore.
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Gail Hamilton
Mt. Holly
Julia Long
Summit
Cecile Hulick
Elmwood
Bessie Orebaugh
Moorefield
Foresthil
Misa Bella McDonald
Loveland
Nellie Moore
Mt. Pisgah
Mia
Garrie Kain
Batavia
A Midsummer Visit to the Biltmore Estate
Mrs. Hattie Boyd details a tour of the Vanderbilts Biltmore estate near Asheville showing the conservatory, gardens, and extensive farm operations. She describes the grounds, drives, lakes, and a new dam like Niagara, plus the manor and guarded access for visitors. She notes cattle, a planned dairy, a large game preserve, and the mansion’s guarded entry with guards and journalists kept outside.
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Hattie Boyd
Joseph Boyd
Oaks
Asheville
South Carolina
Boyd
Vanderbullt
Biltmore
Altimont
McKinley
Egypt
Gardner
Isle of Jersey
Globe
George
Italy
Mt. Piagaho
Practical joke misleads families in illinia town mix up twins
A prank by women in illinia town last week caused twins and a single baby to be swapped between two new fathers. The men, unaware of the mix up, later learned all four children could not be matched to their real parents. Doctors and neighbors discuss the unintended consequences and the loss of identified parentage for the four infants.
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Joe Harnold
The
Courier
Jon
Ieinia
Newspaper scraps fed to animals boosts egg production
An exchange column reports a man bought 110 newspapers to feed his horse and hens. He shreds and soaks the paper into pulp to feed the animals, claiming it enhances egg production and goats and hens likewise gain from the practice.
Clermont County Assessors Instructed On Property Appraisals
County assessors across townships and precincts were directed to appraise personal property by standard lines. Livestock values set by weight and class, with cattle and hogs priced per pound and crops at market value including transport costs. Local retailer Devule & Tunsdale advertise new carpet patterns at low prices.
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Clermont County
Borres
Tragic End of Dath-Prominent Clermont Businessman
M. Sapp of Moscow and Batavia transacted business last Saturday and grew despondent by Sunday. On Monday he used a revolver at the Oxford Hotel in Cincinnati and died, leaving a wife and mother to mourn and a community shaken by the act. Deceased was about 40, known for sculpture and marble work. He was cousin to Rees Sapp, former county commissioner.
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M. Sapp
Moscow
Batavia
Milford
Vast
Tisbant
Sapp
Electric road project advances from Columba to Bethel
Cincinnati capitalists have embraced theColumba to Bethel electric road scheme along the Ohio Turnpike. The group predicts improved transport and wide public benefit, with stronger chances for rapid action than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columba
Bethel
Ohio Turnpike
Cincinnati
Batavia hosts penultimate teachers examination day
Last Saturday in Batavia drew bright applicants from across the county for teachers certificates. Examiners worked late as the penultimate examination concluded, with the final spring session set for May 16 and August dates for institute sessions in New Richmond.
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Batavia
New Richmond
Manila casualties report seven troops killed in action
Cincinnati papers recount seven soldiers killed as troops in Manila faced heavy enemy fire. The description notes brutal fighting and calls the losses trivial in light of broader war context, contrasting with Civil War reporting and long Atlanta campaign bombardments.
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Cincinnati
Manila
Cincinnati Horse Market Sees Strong Demand Outpacing Supply
The Cincinnati market reports a tight supply of horses despite strong demand last week. Dealers quote rising prices as buyers seek quality stock, with limited offerings available for immediate sale.
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Cincinnati
Tobacco prices show steady weekly gains amid limited supply
Market observers report weekly tobacco prices holding high as only a few hogsheads of fine leaf were offered. Light receipts ahead likely sustain the advance over the next three to four weeks, with competition strong among manufacturers and foreign buyers. Planting preparations continue despite mixed harvests as examinations occupy Batavia schools.
Fatal bull goring shocks Batavia farmers warn
A handsome young horse owned by George bala of Batavia towned'p was fatally gored by a bull last week. The piece warns farmers to beware and to avoid relying on bulls and horses as the animals can turn dangerous quickly. Judges Parrot Davie and Nichols plan to install furnaces at home this week as contractors with Vennett & Peck of Cincinnati.
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George Bala
Batavia
Judge Parrot
Judge Davie
Judge Nichols
Vennett & Peck
Cincinnati
Bartls
Lovers of good music charm at the Loves of Nevers club
Thursday evening featured bright numbers by members of the mesdoln club with flute banjo and mandolin. The serenade turned to a note of caution as several Sixth district citizens were freed from financial responsibilities in a Cincinnati court documents reveal, including Wises Walton Jeremiah H. Little John B. Due Jester Arnold Acuta Hornseal. Adams county locals Sarah J. Baut garten and Daniel Scott appear in yerubors.
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Mesdoln Club
Nevers
Hortes Binkley
Warlinde Watts
Poor Rea
Sim Kunyan
Court
Cincinnati
Bony Defoee
Wises Walton
Jeremiah H. Little
John B. Due
Jester Arnold
Acuta Hornseal
Greeve
Sinth Tor
Adams
Sarah J. Bauitgarten
Daniel Scott
Catavia Graduation Ticket Arrangements Announced
School officials outline ticket distribution for the commencement. Graduates receive two free tickets and may buy ten more, teachers get two free tickets and can purchase three more. Public sale begins April 27 at Bech’s drug store after a Wednesday April 26 opening at the schoolhouse.
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Catavia
Wennesdsay
Bech
Jo Ciuch & Uw
Limestone Contract For California Waterworks
Brown County News reports C G P secured a contract to furnish limestone from White Oak for California waterworks. The material will be used with cement to grout foundations and reservoir bottoms will be five feet deep. The project promises work for many men and teams in the area and substantial economic impact.
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Brown County News
California
White Oak
Death of Batavia Pioneer Perkins Aged 32
Mrs Perkins relict of Wesley Perkins died Tuesday night April 25 1809 at her homestead farm aged 32 She helped found the community and raised three sons Edward William Rice who all served in the war and returned with honors Funeral will be held from the home with Rev Siliman officiating Interment at Union Cemetery
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Mr. Perkins
Wesley Perkins
Felicity
Edward
William
Rice
Ugcle
Siliman
To¢G Union Cemetery
May term of Common Pleas opened for business
Yesterday morning Judge Parrots presided as the May term of Common Pleas opened. Jurors and officials named, with detailed charges to the jury. The grand jury convened, criminal docket small, several cases listed for consideration before the land jury. Also notes on divorce and civil actions, plus an ad for carpets by Dennis & Weasdale of Batavia.
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Abdou
Sheri Buvinger
Common Pleas
Parrots
Lurace Rice
Josep Larking
Ben
Disinger
Ntehids
Jigs
Dames Murphy
Shusicl Wess
Titge Davis
J. R. Wootle
Madison Eppeit
Sprague
Blurton Sfollister
New
Weather
Mounod
Parrutt
P. Brunaugh
Fracu
Micke
Jobo
Gon
Nathan Covel
Frank Roberts
Staté
Muavler
Legaland
Miami Township
William Carley
Clay C. Carley
Fra Buleily
Rod Brooks
J. &. Hindraf
Loveland
John Dougiman
Hindman
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Big Gun
Sam Leever
Goshen
ODD Fellows
Bethel Schools
Thomas P. Pierce
H. C. Aultman
Anna Porter
Eva Holland
Etta Beck
Anna Ellsberry
Grace Crane
Alex. Dunn
Columbia
Donizetti
Bessie Beck
Mandolin Club
Zena Walker
Jenetts
Louise Abbott
Hark
Apollo
Carlos Burke
Strauss
Prin
J. P. Cummins Loin du Bal
Gillet Mandolin Club
D. B. Elisberry
J. D. Rader
Les Mignonettes
Marcaiihou—Mandolin Club
Williamsburg
L. Turnipseed
Fred B. Bishop
H. ¢. Speidel
Con
W. Gatch
B. Applegate
B. Il. Hill
J. BE
Hunt
J. A Lauderman
Board of Education of
Amelia Special School District
John Slye
C. Co. Trump
Ivy Bl. Hutson
May Sommermier
Slye
Amelia
Board of Education
Dean
C. W. Lenhart
Bowling Green
A Clermont
Bridge Business
Horner
Joe Hunnold
Rufus Walker
Walker
Hannold
Mme
H[annold
Marton Knott
Per Pered
A.k. Ail
J.B . Favret
B. K Firtel
Sloane George M. Branon
Frank
Pollock Francis Fomortown
Worla Creek
Henderson
W. Soffarris
Marion Knott
W. Uhl
Gregor J. F. Will
T. L. Sloane
G. W.W. Burk
Herbert
Ju W. Uti
Accentad
Devule & Tunsdale’s
Bethel’s Electric Road
Horse Market
Southern
Encour
Gukel
Deatie
Our
Ludwig Fry
Mary E. Goble
Almira Reed Et al
John Sollett
Wiliam Peck
Sarah Peck
Chile
Dennis &Weasdale
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