Dedication at Batavia Town Hall Commencement Exercises
Batavia held a dedication of its new town hall with a commencement ceremony for six graduates: Louie Apple, Vesta Bishop, Kate Hulick, Freak Brown, Homer Glancy, and William Joves. The event featured an orchestra, speeches by William Groves and others, floral tributes, and praise for the city council and school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Aion
M' Louie Apple
Vesta Bishop
Kate Hulick
Messrs
Freak Brown
Homer Glancy
William Joves
Currier
Dr. Bennett
William Groves
Mr. Groves
Vesta Hishop
Frank
Kate
Ho Glan
Dyer
New Bren Offers Liberal Terms on Riverside Lot
Advert says a desirable riverside property near Cincinnati, 40 feet of frontage on the Little Miami, available at about 4.08 per lot of 100 by 40 feet. Terms include long time rent and hand in hand with improvements. indicates agents Cresap and J B Luen handle inquiries and prices.
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Terwee Park
Caeeliens
Miemi
Cincinnati
Cresap
J. B. Luen
Graduating Class of Williamsburg High School
The first graduating class of Williamsburg High School celebrated in the Methodist church with a program of speeches essays and music. Charles Britton Maggie McVasa Anna Thomas John Davidson Orie Daugherty and others received honors as the community praised the young graduates for their bright futures and the school’s early success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arns
Williamsburg
Pers
Methodist
Charles Britton
A Sephin
Ot Wh Chatterton
Maggie McVasa
Anna Thomas
John Davidson Warden
Orie Daugherty
B. Ricketts
Alice Junkin
Edith Lytle
George Chatterton
Maggie McAdams
Missa Norris
Dosia Smith
Din
Dion Williams
Onawas
Fano Solo
Home Sweet Home
M. Moninttes
John Davidson
Emma Warden
Chan
Cratt
Ellawae
Fines
Gadone
Prince Ae
Jomas Ie
Bain
Erie
Memaberg
Oy High School
Serra
Halick Plas
Trustee’s Report Defends County Finances and Ten-Year Service
The speaker claims ten years as a deacon and defends school district and township funds. Trustees audited books annually, denying improper postings and reporting. He notes his own annual expenses and a minor trustee fee, asserting accountability amid community scrutiny.
Bucklon Arnica Salve Promoted by KR Walker
Advertisement notes Bucklon's Arnica Salve as a universal cure for skin ailments and fever blisters. It mentions endorsements by KR Walker and THIFFORD of Chile and predicts attendance at the National Normal at Lebanon next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklon
Tyler Sores
Walker
Thifford, Woops
Chile
Lebanon
Easter Flowers at Churches Inspire Community Celebration
Two hundred children from the Presbyterian Sunday school each carried a potted flower as Easter services unfolded across the churches. The day featured grand anthems, solos by Mrs. Kate Cowen and Miss Mary Cowen, Bible readings, and congregational singing, with similar warm observances noted at the Methodist and United Brethren churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Kate
Mary Cowen
Hulick
Methodist School
United Brethren
Ingersoll
Presbyterian Sunday School
Prospective Earldom Tied to Local Stirling Kin in Clermont
Genealogical notes trace a link between Miss Folsom and Mr Stirling of Clermont to Sir Charles Stirling, Baronet of Gloriat, with potential to inherit vast estates and a Scottish title if the rightful heir dies. The Stirling family line includes George Stirling of Gloriat tied to Mary Queen of Scots era deeds, and Colonel George McKay as a nephew.
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Scotland
Folsom
Cleveland
Clermont
England
John
Hingham
Massachusetts
Que
Perhapmore
Stirlings
Mr. Stirling
White House
Miss Folsom
Charles EB. F. Stirling
Gloriat
Peeeens
Stirling
de Strivelyn
Mary
Eeetts
Queen Mary
George Stirling
Dunbarton Vasile
Queen of
Scotts
James
Earl of
Arran
Mr. #8
George McKay
New Depot at Batavia Reported by Inspection Tour
A Monday inspection tour by B F Coats receiver H B Sawyer Russell Elliott and others stopped at Batavia to locate a new and larger depots. Plans include a passenger depot on the railroad’s avenue side and a new passenger station source of erection with improved passenger handling facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Coats
H. B. Sawyer
Russell Elliott
Batavia
Bert
Cate Rpc
Come and Get Your Cash Fat Fees Help Out Hard Times
Read the list to see if your name draws a prize as claims await. The notice invites readers to claim winnings amid fee expectations.
I O O F Celebration Draws Crowd at Williamsburg Park
The Williamsburg Town Park event hosted by the I O O F drew a sizable crowd despite rain. A parade led by the Williamsburg cornet band proceeded from the hall on Main Street to the park with speeches by Rev Burnett Judge O Neil Judge Tarbell and others. The Angola Lodge founded in 1854 now has 31 members and plans hall expansion. Other lodges like Williamsville Olive Branch and Chile Lodge organize Teams and drill efforts under D D G M Anderson and Captain T W Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg Town Park
Odd Fellows
Main Street
Williamsburg
Cornet
Angola Lodge
Clermont County
Batavia
Felicity
Newtonsville
Chile
Bethel
New Boston
Eee Cynthian
Georgetown
Melia
Williamsville
Edenton
Uston Lodge
Olive Branch
D. D. G. M. Anderson
Newtonville
Allen Giancy
Chile Lodge
T. W. Clark
Tragedy in Geogetown: Gunfire Silence After Fatal Shooting
Feonee townsfolk recount a deadly incident when a man fired a shotgun from a window ending a music lesson. The victim Ellis, a bright young local, died at the scene. Gordoar and Elanthan were mentioned as involved observers. The shooter faced a preliminary hearing and was bound over to the grand jury in $500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feoneetown
Elanthan Gordoar
Gardner
G. Fred
Ellis
Sisko
Felicity Odd Fellows Versus James 8 Lucas Dispute
A compact civil docket listing several contested sums and foreclosures. The items include a $100 claim in the Felicity Odd Fellows case against James Lucas and partners, a $500 foreclosure action involving James Hutchinson and John W Hutchinson, and assorted mis spellings and names across the asserted money amounts and parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felicity Odd Fellows
James
Lucas
William J. Silat
Joboutchinson
Frank Mundy
Jamer Garrison
Carrie Munro
Monamount
Hairy Marks
Joseph Clare
James Hutchinson
John W. Hutchinson
Property transfers in New Richmond and Batavia area
Within the last ten days Stirling and Moore completed sales to Harry Duckwall Fred M Marah and J H Hamilton with portions to John Ferris A new hook for the New Richmond and Batavia mall was noted plus a five fee two seat surry to J N et oni seoreerine Nang rm ne Sy at gece rs ai.
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Stirling & Moore
Harry Duckwall
Fred M. Marah
J. H. Hamilton
John Ferris
Richmond
Batavia
Surry
N Et Oni Seoreerine
Rm Ne Sy
Gece Rs Ai
Court House Chops and Courtroom Demurrers List
Court notes show numerous demurrers sustained or overruled, leave to file petitions, and judgments or security orders. Cases include Abigal Curtis vs Hadley, Mary D Anderson vs Nathan Anderson, and Whitfeld vs Parker with multiple dispositions and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snider
Abigal Curtis
Adumletratrix
Hadley Et al
Mary D. Anderson
Nathan Anderson
Legtimer
M. Sprague
John S. E
Pragu Pragu
Hays
Carter
W. Ramsey
Henechke
Ehrenfels
Baily Vn
Kaiser
Portsmouth Machine Works
Joseph Kolb
D. E. Fee
Mary McGuire
Elizabeth Taylor
A Gardner
Steelman
Peon White
Chas. Hulick
John Dimmitt
Dwyer
Prather
Portsmouth Foundry and Machine’ Works
Perin
Kineon
Important Notice on Morgan Raid War Claims Extension
In 1879 Congress required war claims to be filed by year end or be barred. The Lower House passed a four year extension last week, giving more claimants time. Captain Thatcher of the Government service is in Batavia to provide instructions and oversee adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Thatcher
Government Service
Batavia
Death of prominent Jackson Township farmer Genlah Covall
Genlah Covall, a prosperous farmer in Jackson Township, died at his home on Sunday aged about forty five. He was known for his generous spirit and pleasant manners and his death is deeply felt by a wide circle of friends.
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Genlah Covall
Engagement notices list several marriages in brief
Alvin D. Long to Miss Mellie Sprague. Irwin H. Clark to Miss Belle C. Cook. Charles E. Jordan to Miss Belle Clayton. Cort Wilder to Miss Rebecca Montgomery. Edward F. Brown to Miss Carrie P. Brock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin D. Long
Mellie
Sprague
Irwin H. Clark
Belle C. Cook
Charles E. Jordan
Belle Clayton
Cort Wilder
Rebecca Montgomery
Edward F. Brown
Carrie P. Brock
Electric Bitters Endorsement From Kansas Customer
Mr T W Atkins of Girard Kansas praises Electric Bitters as the purest and best medicine for kidney and liver complaints. The advertisement claims blood purification and bowel regulation, with savings on doctor's bills. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by W R Walker Batavia Ohio.
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T. W. Atkins
Girard
Kan
W. R. Walker
Batavia
Ohio
Gardens Thrive Yet Rain Remains Elusive in Area
Reports note gardens growing but rain needed. Several local residents are mentioned: Reverend and Mrs. James McCollum and Mr. Curry, who has gone to Nicholsville for a minor contract. W H Hayford of Oberlin is ill at his son in law Dr Cross’s home near Philadelphia. William White’s condition worsens. Dr Moore summoned after a left arm injury. Mrs. John Stevens visited city friends. Mr. and Mrs. Uriah Butler were guests of Mrs. Mary Eppert last Sunday.
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James McCollum
Curry
Nicholsville
W. H. Hayford
Oberlin
Cross
Phildelphia
Pennsylvania
Lliam White
Moore
John Stevens
Uriah Butler
Mary Eppert Sunnay
Easter service at M. E. Sabbath School well attended
The Easter service by the M. E. Sabbath school was a success. On next Sabbath afternoon the school plans a visit to Stonelick Valley Baptist school. J. F. Hill travels to Indiana on business. Monterey checker tournament attention after his return. Rufus Pattison and wife John Cover and wives visited. Mr. and Mrs. William Glancy of Afton. Mary Magee bought a fine organ adding music to Floraville. David Apgar, former village resident, is dangerously ill. Mrs. Claude Favret recovering. Masons active in planning celebration on the 2. E. W. Dumford won the lumber contract for Stonelick township.
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M. E
Stonelick Valley Baptist School
J. F. Hill
Indiana
Monterey
Rufus Pattison
John Cover
William Glancy
Afton
Mary Magee
Local community mourns two deaths and school board change
Mrs. Winans aged fifty nine dies of apoplexy at home in our village. Rev. Smith conducts funeral at 9 a.m. at the home and burial is in I. O. F. cemetery. She leaves two children, Mrs. Charles Wolfe of our village and Charles Winans of Cincinnati. Mrs. Delilah Prentice of Ludlow, formerly our village, dies after long illness of consumption. Her funeral is at the M F B church with Rev Hera officiating. She leaves a husband and daughter Carrie. Also reported are school board elections with F M Robinson named principal and several teachers selected for next year.
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Charles Wolfe
Charles Winans
Cincinnati
Delilah Prentice
Ludlow
BE. R. Hera
M. FB
Carrie
F. M. Robinson
Seco Roomohn McTominy
Annalore
Charles Cincinnati
Charles Wolf Ely
Batavia
William G. Ofram
Felicity
Cemetery fence gains admire with ironwork
The report notes an upcoming cemetery iron fence with ornate aves and fine appearance. James Collins of or visits his in law Jeremiah for several weeks. Mrs Ella Watson of New Richmond has been visiting at N 8 Fisher's. E C Patchell and son with Ned Forest and Sam Hazzard were nearby last week. Kyle and Alexander builders and contractors are in good business. An office on the north was once rumored.
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James Collins
Jeremiah
Ella Watson
New Richmond
N. 8
Fisher
S. E. C. Patchell and Son
Ned Forest
Sam Hazzard
Kyle
Local notes on repairs, movers, and mill closures
The report covers L. R. White rebuilding a field fence, N. Channel holding a fair-ground fence contract, and the old Snyder mill known as Ludington's mills closed to customers by Tweed and Andrews with machinery sold westward. It also notes visits by Ames T. Rust and W. W. Weaver, Oliver White going to Madisonville for contractor work, William Porter repairing his house, and William Dodsworth buying three penne at Cresswell’s sale for seventy dollars.
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Et Y Ely
Palestine
L. R. White
N. Channel
Snyder Mill
Ludington’s Mills
Tweed & Andrews
Ames T. Rust
Mt. Carmel
W. W. Weaver
Owensville
A. W. Halington
Oliver White
Madisonville
William Porter
T. Littleton
William Dodsworth
T. B. Cresswell
Local Society Notes Include Church Attendance and Trips
Mr Holly and Mr Wesell with family attended church Sunday. Teachers hired for winter at advanced wages mark M Leeds in third term and Lillian Robinson in fourth. Mrs Cox attended her niece Mrs Prentice funeral last week. Amanda Hulick of Elmwood visited sister Mrs Hitch and others in Loveland. John Belle from Oakland joined at Mrs R Malshorv’s home. Eva Malsbury accompanied them visiting Grant’s birthplace at Point Keasant Thursday. Hattie Compton hosted a birthday party Tuesday night enjoyed by all.
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Holly
Wesell
M. Leeds
Lillian Robnson
Cox
Prentice
Amanda Hulick
Elmwood
James Hitch
Maggie Belle
Loveland
John Belle
Oakland
California
R. Malshorv
Eva Malsbury
Grant
Point Keasant
Hattie Compton
Local Notices and Movements Around Newtonsville
Joseph Cole works brick under William Leever. James Rose moves into Mrs Shriner’s house and Leever moves into James Rose’s vacated residence. Mark Leever in town with a wagon. Abe Whitaker and Ida Dimmitt Easter visit Mrs Gillaspie. Perry Whitaker spends Easter with friends. Vick Nichols praised for garden in Wayne township. Easter services held by M E B Sunday school with fringed cards. James Dyer leaves Newtonsville for Iowa to join relatives. Tesla Prickett completes a term of school at Georgetown. Newtonsville hosts a strong G A R Post with MecCollum’s hall used for meetings.
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Joseph Cole
William Leever
James Rose
Shriner
Mark Leever
Abe Whitaker
Ida Dimmitt
William Gillaspie
Perry Whitaker
Vick Nichols
Wayne Township
M. EB
James Dyer
Newtonsville
Iowa
Tesla Prickett
Georgetown
MecCollum
Local social notes and visits in Goshen area
Goshen and surrounding residents are mentioned in a string of social items. Dr H F Anrhutz of Loveland and G Dickey of Chillicothe visit relatives, as do C P Dickey and C P McClelland on nearby business. Ida McMullen sails to Kansas City and marries Will Combs, while Forest Yeomans buys Mrs H Day's property.
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Forest Yeomans
Tuesaya E. Robinson
Versailles
Indiana
Lebanon
Carrie Aiken
Eliza Wainwright
Robb Leever
Death of Geniah Covall Remains Honorably Noted in Cler mont
Geniah Covall, a highly regarded resident of Cler mont county, died last Sunday at home after a yearlong battle with consumption. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Robertson officiating, followed by burial at Beeng Grove cemetery. Mrs. J. W. Parker of Carthage is visiting her mother Mrs. Burgess. McCarren's tile factory resumes operations, providing work for local youth. Rumors touch Brown County’s notable ladies and a respected professor.
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Clermont County
Geniah Covall
Covall
Aes
Presbyterian Church
Robertson
Beeng Grove Cemetery
J. W. Parker
Carthage
Burgess
Lison
McCarren
Brown County
Pleasant Birthday Surprise at Nicholasville
A large gathering celebrated a birthday for a Mrs T F Beck in Nicholasville. Friends and relatives, about forty guests, arrived unannounced, helping themselves as the meal preparations continued and laughter filled the day.
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Nicholasville
An Mus
T. FE. Beck
Oceens
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Smapee
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Depore
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Seese
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M. M. Brown
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George Kincaid
Lorain Bony Miet
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John User
John Tatman
John Harris
F. Butler
B Randall
Corbly
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Jacob Jackson
B. Eeeasson
W. A Applegate
Fligwater
Oscar Hartman
al W.H. McClellan
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G. W. Marriott
Pat Garland
Charles Avey
Sine
James Thomas
R. T Laycock
Hy Cazel
R. J. Violet
Granville Mead
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John Nichols
Joseph Rust
F. Re Duckwall
R. Patterson
N. Jackson
F. Smith
Anderson
Jackson Cramer
Brunaugh
G. A. Braser
E. H. Baker
William Pease Kell
John Robinson
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Emery
A. Creager
Enutchinson M.J. .Vandervort
Yeager Aeane
J.B. Iuen
W.C. A Ber
E. H. Hill
George Kell
John Walker
Sarah M. Smith
Becca Taylor
Lennin R. M. Griffith
T. Cramer
Susan Deal
George Hardin
Robert Hi Ins
London
T. Morehe
Joseph Burnett
Cm Hitch
A. E. Thompson
John Ilson
John McKeever
Thomas Hogbin
Burrell Britton
Jacob Pp
John McCollum
Thos, Patterson
H. McLean
Erastus Willet
Ella Deal
P. F. Swin
J Walker
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Boston
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