Bremerton Navy Yard Visit Reveals Coastal Defense Layout
The writer tours Bremerton Washington near Seattle, describing fortifications at Fort Ward and coastal batteries buried in hills. He explains gun and battery design, the underground administration building, telephones, and a watchful sentinel. notes the dry dock, crane, and ships, including an armored cruiser and its deck layout.
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Uncle Sam
Mater Police
Bremerton
Seattle
Navy
Sound
Fort Ward
Cleveland
Ohio
Fiest
A. Pinkham
School Meeting at Batavia School Building
A large turnout of over 200 people 18 and older attended a Batavia school meeting arranged by Prof Blair the Moth ers Club and teachers. The event featured games a spelling match talks by Blair Aultman Nichols and music from the high school orchestra followed by refreshments and punch.
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Batavia
Prof. Blair
H. C. Aultman
C. B. Nichols
Miami Township Farmers Hold Large Two Day Institute
The Miami township farmers gathered for a two day institute at Milford town hall with broad attendance and strong talks. The Good Roads talk offered practical road building ideas noting that funds spent on one mile of State pike could resurface several miles of old road bed, prompting thoughts on cost and efficiency.
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Farmers of
Miami Township
Milford
Bishop Anderson Addresses Batavia on Americas Place Among Nations
The address at M KE church by Bishop William F. Anderson on Americas Place Among the Sisterhood of Nations drew a crowded audience and was praised as masterly. His son, Rev. William K. Anderson of Columbus, may visit Batavia for a Sunday in March.
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Wm. F. Anderson
M. KE
America
Sisterhood of Nations
Batavia
Wm. K. Anderson
Columbus
Williamsburg Grange Enjoys Profitable Evening and Play
Williamsburg Grange No. 1999 held a pleasant profitable session on Saturday night February 19 with many members present. After business the Alpine Troupe performed a three act play Jumbo Jam to wide approval and plans are underway for an all day meeting soon.
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Williamsburg Grange
Democrats Endorse Roudebush for Congress in County Meeting
The Democratic County Central Committee met in the auditor's office last Saturday at 10 a.m. endorsements were made approving W. F. Roudebush for Congress, joining four candidates including Roudebush, Turnipseed, Inman, and Hudson in the field.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Auditor's Office
Public Building
Chas, White
W. F. Roudebush
Congress
Roudebush
Turnipseed
Inman and
Hudson
Gasoline Prices Rise Prompt Oil Power Shift Demand
The piece notes gasoline users suffer as prices climb from 11 cents to 22 cents per gallon in Batavia, with an oil executive predicting 44 cents soon. It forecasts a switch from gasoline power to coal oil power, noting coal oil is slower but effective.
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Batavia
Farmers and Merchants Bank Converts to State Bank
The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Williamsburg becomes a State Bank with a $30,000 capital. Formerly private with cashier J. B. Cover at the helm, it expects charter approval in a few days to finalize the organization.
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Farmers and Merchants Bank of
Williamsburg
Ohio
J. B. Cover
Arbor Day Proclaimed by Governor Willis Urges Tree Planting
Governor Willis proclaims April 7 Arbor Day and designates March 4 to 10 as Baby Week with a School Day to promote tree planting, bird life study, and forest restoration to balance nature and aid farmers.
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Willis
Blanchester Youth Fined for Supplying Cigarettes
Donivan Smith was fined 50 dollars and costs by Juvenile Court Judge Mills for giving cigarettes to boys under 18. He was remanded to the sheriff to arrange payment, and on Thursday obtained a writ of habeas corpus for a Common Pleas hearing. The Journal Republican notes the case as a statewide warning on underage smoking laws.
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Donivan Smith
Blanchester
Appointment of J. W. Moore as Milford Assistant Surveyor
At the commissioners meeting last Monday Surveyor Holland presented J. W. Moore of Milford as his assistant with a resolution authorizing the appointment. The resolution passed and the appointment is confirmed. Moore is described as a practical man with wide experience and can handle work outside regular county duties at no cost to the county.
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Holland
J. W. Moore
Milford
Moore
Delegation Seeks Pike Repair From River Front
A New Richmond to Hamilton county line pike is in bad shape and a river front delegation asked the commissioners for relief. The board will consult Clinton Cowen on remedies and seek help from the States as county funds are low. If travel continues, action is needed.
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New Richmond
Hamilton County
River Front
Clinton Cowen
Milford National Hotel Sold to New Manager
The National Hotel in Milford owned by A. Shodkey was sold to Mrs. W. D. Sharp of New Castle Kentucky due to the illness of Shodkey’s wife. The new management is a seasoned hotel operator with extensive public experience and market insight.
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National Hotel
Milford
A. ©. Shodkey
W. D. Sharp
New Castle
Good Roads and How to Keep Them
The piece argues for proper road maintenance and drainage, urging taxpayers and officials to avoid hauling in soft ground, control water via ditching and crowning, remove rats with stone fill, and manage road crews efficiently. It emphasizes collective effort to prevent road damage from heavy loads and autos.
Library overdue fines remitted for pre 1916 books
The Batavia Library and the Ohio State Library announce that all books checked out before January 1 1916 will have fines remitted. The policy, not sustainable long term, is intended to encourage locating lost books as stated by the committee.
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Batavia Library
Ohio State
Mrs Beacham Appointed Williamsburg Postmistress
Theresa Beacham was appointed postmistress at Williamsburg last Friday to fill the unexpired term of her deceased husband G. B. Beacham. The petition supporting her appointment was signed by all who had the chance to sign.
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Theresa Beacham
Williamsburg
G. B. Beacham
Revival at M. E. Church in Batavia Extols Slutz
Rev Earl R Slutz draws praise for sermons that move congregations during a revival in Batavia with brother Rev Wm Frank Martin preaching each night. Charles County Methodists and local residents celebrate strong attendance and positive response.
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Tfnyone
Earl R. Slutz
Batavia
Frank Martin
Wapakaneta
Case Settled Over Front Footage Assessment
Ed Ernst sued Batavia Township Trustees over front footage assessment. Ernst’s claim was for $130. settlement set the assessment at $95. The $35 shortfall is to be shared by remaining property holders to raise the required sum.
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Ed Ernst
Batavia
Shoe maker injured in bicycle collision near Chas Seyler residence
Andrew Wasper, a local shoe maker, was struck by a bicycle on the pavement near Chas Seyler's home last Monday night. He was knocked down and badly bruised, then carried home by friends for care.
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Andrew Wasper
Chas
Seyler
Farming notes on harvest, sales and next year plans
The section reports widespread harvest and sales with growers receiving cash. Crops sold to buyers across sections at fair prices. Preparations for next year's crop under way, bed locations being selected and spring work soon to begin.
Examinations Too Severe From Denver Recruiting Office
In a Denver interview with Lieutenant Isaac Titus and Sergeant Butts stationed at the recruiting station, it is said 25 of 100 applicants pass the navy test. Good men aged 18 to 30 fail the physical blemish rule, and admissions daily exceed 100 applications. The test may need changing if more recruits are needed.
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Denver
Isaac Titus
Butts
Uncle Sam
New Enterprise Delivers Squabs For Cincinnati Market
Jacob Friend near town launches squab raising with a screened pigeon house. About 100 pairs form a flock of large, diverse birds with double nests. At four weeks old squabs sell for 50 to 60 cents each. Each pair yields about 22 youngsters yearly.
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Jacob Friend
Town
Cincinnati
Cox Attacks on Ohio Guard Reversed by Flood
The Columbus Monitor quotes that former Governor Cox vilified the Ohio National Guard to weaken it but a major flood shifted public opinion. Rescue work by the Guard earned statewide gratitude and led Cox to drop plans to destroy the force.
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Cox
Ohio National Guard
Columbus Monitor
County building bids opened for Wilmington court house project
Building Commission of Clinton County opened bids for a Wilmington court house and jail to be built this summer. The lowest bids totaled 222 751 for all work and 257 154 for all sub bids, compared with a 300000 bond issue. The commission may award to the lowest complete bidders once canvass is finished.
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Building Commission
Clinton County
Wilmington
Court House
Fugitive Dick Quick Captured After Huntington W Va Warrant
Dick Quick, once a Batavia clothes cleaner in the Kline building, was arrested last Thursday by Marshal Ballinger after a photo-led alert. Charged with burglary and shooting with intent to kill, he posted no bond, claimed his mother as security, and awaits trial in Huntington. Local ties and mixed feelings followed his arrest. Doan's Ointment ad appears at the end.
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Dick Quick
Batavia
Kline
Marshal Ballinger
Huntington
W. Va
Columbus
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