Joy Riders Return in Handcuffs and Custody
Two young men James Klawers of New York and Kenneth Miller of Indiana were arrested in Batavia after stealing a touring car that was traced from Fountain Square to the Gelvin House. They were bound over to the grand jury on grand larceny charges for a machine valued over 85 dollars and jailed in default of $1000 bail.
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Batavia
Rice
Main Street
Portsmouth
Seyler
Gelvin
Cincinnati
Fountain Square
Ballinger
Irons
Grand Jury
James Klawers
New York
Kenneth Miller
Indiana
Columbus
Ohio G A R Encampment Prepares Big Washington Event
The Ohio G A R State Encampment will run June 17 to 20 in Washington D H Fayette county with elaborate preparations. Rail lines will handle thousands of visitors as veterans and friends gather for a grand parade and speeches. The Woman's Club met at the public library with papers on China and culture and welcomed guest Mrs Elbert Glancy of Dayton.
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Washington D. H
Fayette County
Ohio
Woman's Club
Public Library
China
J. 8. Hulick
Lillian Robinson
McDonald
Mark Lyle
Elbert Glancy
Dayton
Fess Named Ranking Member of Enrolled Bills Committee
The new Sixth District representative gains ranking status on the Enrolled Bills committee, ensuring chairmanship if a Republican administration is re-elected. He also secured a House Office Building office while other fresh members found space outside.
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House
Fess
Judge Markley Dies at Georgetown Home
Judge J M Markley, a well known figure here, died at his Georgetown home last Saturday after a long illness. Funeral Thursday at 2 p m from his residence.
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J. M. Markley
George Town
Clermont county entry drive for county and township contests
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has received entries from Clermont county urging boys to enter county and township contests. It notes ten entries per county and five per township, with free trips announced for the Fair Board and Congressman Fess from Clermont county. Entries close in June and readers are urged to test seed and plan now.
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Ohio Department of Agriculture
Clermont County
Richard Binkley
Batavia
Williamsburg
Paul Nobis
Amelia
Pierce
Washington
Fair Board
Congressman Fess
Assessor Warnings on Honest Property Taxes and Stock
A public notice urges taxpayers to declare true sale values for personal property and stock, warns of assessors tracking items, and argues for taxation fairness including building and loan stock. It stresses honesty to avoid trouble and replenish county funds.
New Trial Granted in Ohio Rape Case
In State of Ohio v Perry Weatherspoon Judge Davis granted a new trial after defense counsel Cover and Sprague argued the merits. The defense presented strong points for a new trial and the ruling directs a new trial at the next term of court.
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State of Ohio
Perry Weatherspoon
Davis
Cover
Sprague
Bethel Ball Club Joins Brendamour League Opener Set
Bethel ball club enters the Brendamour league and promises clean play all summer. Games start at 8 p m next Sunday with the Cincinnati Muldoons at home, a highly anticipated opening contest.
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Bethel
Cincinnati Muldoons
Clinton County Bank Tops Bids With 4.80 Offer
The Clinton County National Bank placed the highest bid of 4.80 for 60 000 in state funds among 99 bids. Analysts question how they will profit from such figures as the money remains an uncertain quantity and could be called at any time.
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Clinton County National Bank
Valuable Rain Lifts Parched Farms and Gardens
The rain last Saturday moistened hard ground and crust, easing plow work and reviving pastures and early gardens. Gardens that were hard now grow rapidly, while cattle herds anticipate greener pastures. Some Batavians share garden produce and fear frost could ruin, prompting replanting if needed.
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Jack Frost
Governor Cox Declares May as Mother's Day
Governor Cox designates May as Mother's Day with observances including religious services and programs. A white carnation will be worn as the official flower of the day.
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Cox
I O O F Anniversary Observed by Hill District Lodges
The Odd Fellows of the Hill District celebrated the 94th Ohio anniversary in Williamsburg with a welcome by E B Holmes and a speech by C B Nichols. Helen Holmes Rush sang, a Round Table Talk followed, about 200 attendees enjoyed a noon banquet, and the next meeting will be in Milford with officers and committee members listed.
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Oad Fellows
Hill District
Odd Fellowship
Ohio
Williamsburg
Odd Fellows Hall
E. B. Holmes
C. B. Nichols
Batavia
Helen Holmes Rush
G. A. R. Hall
Milford
Howard Boyce
J. Wertz
J. ©. Fuhr
A. Glancy
M. F. Apgar
Owensville
W. T. Barr
Edenton
M. Schooley
Newtonsville
Mr. Duchemin
Marathon
S. Meyers
Goshen
Township Convention at Batavia M E Church Draws Large Attendance
Sunday school workers from Batavia township gathered at Batavia M E Church for an afternoon convention. Rev Burdsall opened with prayer, Rev Lavender and Eli H Speidel spoke on Sunday school work, and Miss Keen and Miss Vetera Rice performed songs. Officers elected included Henry Bissantz as president, Mrs Bert Lytle secretary, and Mrs J F Dial treasurer. Next meeting set for May 1914 at the Presbyterian church.
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Batavia Township
M. E
Burdsall
Lavender
Presbyterian Church
Eli H. Speidel
Batavia
No Dust on Hillsboro Streets Oil Debate
Hillsboro citizens push for oiled streets to cut dust in hot dry summers. The plan draws mixed reactions with Batavia preferring metal over oil. Supporters cite benefits while opponents warn of costs and quality, urging adherence to approved plans and specifications.
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Hillsboro
Ohio
Batavia
Burglars Sent to Reform School After Mine Robbery
Vonse Waite and Wiley Griswold, self confessed burglars, were taken to Mansfield Reformatory last Thursday by Sheriff Williams and Homer Buerkle after robbing the Lorado Gold Mine Store. Clare Ter, who the boys testified against, was acquitted. Waite, about 23, has a wife and baby.
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Vonse Waite
Wiley Griswold
Lorado
Mansfield Reformatory
Sheriff Williams
Homer Buerkle
Clare Ter
Waits
Government Cook Books Reach Nine Million
Government has issued about 9,000,000 cook books to date. The latest batch covers how to prepare mutton as samba resistance to wool duties is noted, with mention of Wilson’s possible response.
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Wilson
Farewell party for Walter Riley and family
Sunday school members from T C Teal and E C Ely gathered at Mr and Mrs H M Reynolds home to bid goodbye to Mr and Mrs Walter Riley who moved to West Union. The evening featured conversation games and a luncheon prepared by lady members.
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T.C. Teal
E. C. Ely
H. M. Reynolds
Walter Riley
West Union
Riley
Ouster of Officers in Company I Leads to Wide Punishments
In Dayton, heavy sentences were imposed on twenty one members of Company I Third Regiment Xenia by the Military Coast for conspiring against their commander while on duty. Fourteen were discharged, five received six months in the Xenia work house and dishonorable discharge from the C N G. The local company, respected by state officials, is praised for its service and strong record.
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Xenia
Company I
Dayton
Felicity High Holds Commencement Exercises
Felicity high school held its commencement last Friday evening with five boys and three girls earning honors. The district notes a strong teaching corps and ranks the Felicity schools among the county’s best.
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Felicity High School
Felicity Schools
Man Feels Guilt Over Lightning Strike After Church Attendance
Joseph Knoppe, a B&O S W R R veteran and former Blanchester resident, wonders if attending church services last Sunday caused a lightning strike on Hamden Methodist Church. He notes it was his first Sunday school in 50 years and jokes about the preacher being shot.
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Joseph Knoppe
Blanchester
Hamden
Joe
Ribbons of Honor for Ohio Guardsmen
The Ohio Senate passed Representative Stanley's bill to award service ribbons to guardsmen who aided during the floods. Governor Cox will award the ribbons, with about 6,000 to be issued. The vote was unanimous as crews remain in flood districts, Hamilton and Dayton, with a 7 PM curfew in Dayton.
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Columbus
Ohio Senate
Stanley
Ohio
Cox
Hamilton
Dayton
Hunter license becomes law after long drive by supporters
The measure drafted by the State fish and game commission and pushed by Senator Haas of Delaware imposes a 15 dollar fee for non residents and 1 dollar for residents with funds aiding fish and game propagation. It also requires a farm owner permit to hunt on property and allows the township or county clerk to issue licenses upon payment. Mrs Chas Freitory of Moosup Conn credits Burdock Blood Bitters for improving health after years of debility and headaches.
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Hunter's Gun
State Fish and Game Commission
Senator Haas
Delaware
Woman shoots her brother-in-law on rural farm
Near Williamsburg last Thursday a dispute on a farm escalated when Mrs. John Fultz borrowed a double barrel shotgun and shot her husband’s brother in the back. The wounded man received medical care and the shooter claims self defense. No warrants issued. grand jury to review the case.
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Williamsburg
John Fultz
Young Fultz
Citizenship Restored To Adams County Vote Sellers
Judge Blair once ordered 1665 Adams county voters convicted of selling their votes to be fined and imprisoned in the Cincinnati work house and disfranchised for five years. They have now been pardoned and reinstated, returning to the polls on equal footing with other voters. The move ends a notorious case and the practice of vote buying is said to be scarce today.
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Blair
Adams County
Cincinnati
Milford Tragedy A five year old drowned near Little Miami Bridge
Carl Fisher aged five died after falling into ten feet of water when the riverbank collapsed under high water near Milford. A bystander witnessed his final struggles as rescuers pulled him from a fallen tree and attempted revival efforts without success. The town mourns the bright child and offers sympathy to his parents.
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Milford
Carl Fisher
Little Miami
Carl
Forty Years Service Honored Williamsburg Harness Man
George B. Beacham of Williamsburg concludes 40 years as superintendent of the Williamsburg Presbyterian Sunday school. A Monday night church reception honored his service, presenting him a fine elegant chair. Dr. J. J. Holden succeeds him as superintendent.
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George B. Beacham
Williamsburg
Williamsburg Presbyterian Sunday School
J. J. Holden
Skeletons Unearthed by Flood Near Lucasville Scioto County
Floodwaters in Scioto county exposed a buried Indian cemetery on Judge J. W. Bannon property below Lucasville. Skulls and bones lay in washed-out holes, one skull unusually large with teeth in ivory-like preservation. No tribe identification or burial date could be determined.
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Scioto River
J. W. Bannon
Lucasville
Scioto County
Sunday School Convention at Baywood With Leaders
The Baywood Sunday-school convention featured L. R. McKibbon as president and Alva Brown guiding devotion. J. C. Fuhr spoke on temperance, Rev. White of Lane Seminary discussed temperance and voting, with Corwine Schneider and Nolas Schneider delivering declamations and solos by Nolas Schneider and Hazel Riggs. Minutes from Williamsburg were read and approved.
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Baywood
L. R. McKibbon
Alva Brown
Clover
J. C. Fuhr
Rev. White
Lane Seminary
Corwine Schneider
J. H. Rogers
Solo
Nolas Schneider
Hazel Riggs
Williamsburg
Extension School Set for One-Week Winter Sessions
After the Legislature adjourned, Ohio announces five day Extension Schools to be held next winter in each county. College of Agriculture faculty from Columbus will speak. sessions run Monday to Friday. Applications already on file, with A B Graham at Columbus, Ohio, as contact.
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Agricultural College At
Columbus
College of Agriculture
Ohio
Coney Island Repair Underway After Flood Damage
About three hundred workers clean grounds scrub buildings and rebuild foundations moved by the flood. Water reached the club house ceiling and some small structures floated away. The resort should reopen by May 30. In Bethel, Charles Mofford was found guilty of assault and sentenced to 96 dollars plus costs after the case involving spitting on windows at the lumber office.
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Coney Island
Common Pleas Court
Charles Mofford
Bethel Wae
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