Decoration Day Observances Across Towns Honor Fallen Soldiers
Decoration Day activities drew vast participation from all classes as thousands decorated graves. Addresses by local figures including Attorney W. C. Bishop and Judge W. A. Joseph were delivered in Batavia Owensville Williamsburg Laurel Olive Branch Newtown Eli H. Speidel at Newtown and other towns. The day featured cannon dedications, band music, and floral tributes in cemetery ceremonies.
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Batavia
W. C. Bishop
Town Hall
Owensville Cemetery
Williamsburg
Chas.c. Kearns
Laurel
Olive Branch
W. A. Joseph
Eli H. Speidel
Newtown
Newtonsville
Béthel
Goshen
Milford
Two Games Between Cincinnati and Williamsburg on Decoration Day
The Cincinnati team faced Williamsburg in two games. Morning game went to Williamsburg 8 to 4 with McAfee pitching for Cincinnati allowing seven hits and eight strikeouts but errors decided the outcome. Afternoon contest saw Williamsburg win 8 to 4 in seven innings as Hoffman allowed six hits and five strikeouts while Burg boys improved in form.
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Cincysta
Cincinnati
Williamsburg
McAfee
Hoffman
Burg Boys
Willamsburg
Karl Hoffman
Sec
Meet No More Until After August Distribution
The county Soldiers Relief Commission met for the last time this year pending the August distribution, not before August 22 due to no funds to pay relief for widows and soldiers. Critics urge reallocation of funds, note concerns over county finances and governance, and warn taxpayers to watch the figures and act next November.
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County Soldiers Relief Commission
County Infirmary Fund
County Board of Commissioners
Lightning Strikes Barn Killing Boy in Afton Area
Afton area barn on the Bishop farm was struck by lightning during a noon storm. A 18 year old son died instantly, another son was knocked unconscious and is recovering, the father unharmed. Barn and contents were damaged. Also a barn destroyed at Rose on Shaylor Run with two mules killed? and $500 insurance. Trees fell at New Richmond and trolley wires were damaged but service quickly resumed.
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Bishop Farm
Afton
Rose
Shaylor
New Richmond
Thanks from Jessee Ellis Post for Memorial Day observance
Edmund Burdsall commander of Jessee Ellis Post No 740 G A R extends thanks to newspapers to Ko N G officers and members Boy Scouts Camp fire Girls children parade band Captain Bechtel Lieutenant Scott flower donors grave markers cemetery entrance decorators Attorney W C Bishop speakers and the autos owners who conveyed veterans to the cemetery for a proper observance of Memorial Day 1920.
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Jessee Ellis Post
Co. K. 0
N. G
Boy Scouts
Bechtel
Scott
W. C. Bishop
Givng
Edmund Burdsall
Corner Stone Laying for New Rich mond School
The corner stone of the New Richmond schoolhouse will be laid next Saturday June 6 at 130 pm A parade with two Cincinnati bands leads to the exercises at 130 pm The Jr O U A M oversees the program and all councils are invited Speakers and music will accompany the event Preparations are under way to welcome a large crowd. Use Slug Shot on your bed melons reported at Boott's Bethel.
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Richmond
Cincinnati
Boott's
Bethel
Kearns Seen as Best Qualified for Congress Run
Charles C. Kearns of this place enters the new Sixth District race with strong district support and a solid Clermont County Republican backing. He is praised as a qualified lawyer and capable campaigner, likely to lead before the August 11 primary, as the paper endorses him to the finish.
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Charles C. Kearns
Clermont
Brown
Highland
Adams
Pike
Scioto
Clermont County
Kearns
Roy McElhaney
Portsmouth
Mr. Kearns
Batavia Public School to Undergo Major Repairs
The Batavia public school building will receive extensive repairs after a board inspection. Plans include new seats and floors, repainted walls, resurfaced blackboards, and removal of obstructive trees. Estimates exceed 1500 dollars. funding via bond issue requires public vote, with 500 dollars as the unvoted limit.
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Batavia Public School
Countywide movement aims to close stores at 6 p.m.
A countywide effort in Adams County urges all business houses to close at 6 p.m. every night during June through September, excluding Saturdays. Most local merchants have signed on and a trial began last Monday night, though farmers may struggle to adjust to the weekday closure.
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Adams County
Weight limits curb sale of immature meat in Cincinnati
Chief City Food Inspector R B Blume issued a sweeping order to halt slaughter of calves under 100 pounds or under four weeks old. Federal inspectors in Cincinnati pledged cooperation. Calves arriving at local slaughter houses under the ban will be tagged and sent back to shippers.
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Cincinnati
R. B. Blume
Grand Rally of Jr. O. A. M. and D. of A. at Batavia Town Hall
A grand rally of Jr. O. A. M. and D. of A. lodges from Clermont and Hamilton counties is planned at Batavia Town Hall on Saturday night June 6. Speakers, music, and visiting lodge bands will fill the program as the event aims to revive activity in the local lodges. Attendance is invited from the public.
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D. of A
Clermont
Hamilton Counties
Commencement Exercises at Batavia High School
Batavia High School held its commencement at the town hall last Wednesday night before a full, attentive audience. The class, led by Prof. Aultman, entered in a flower-decorated scene and sat in a half circle. Two representatives were chosen to speak for the class, delivering credit to themselves and their peers. Col. Geo W Bain gave an engaging address on the Search Light of the Twentieth Century, followed by the program and diploma presentations.
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Batavia High School
Aultman
Batavia Orchestra
Col
Geo. .W. Bain
Kev. Wegner
Claribel Groves
Riba Allen Hauck
Geo. W. Bain
Aultrian Ape Arette
Burdsall
The State Pikes Delayed by Weather and Funds
Citizens question the delay in constructing state pikes despite a $50,000 bond issue available since May. Proponents cite better weather and lower costs if started now, while taxpayers fear added losses as funds sit idle and preparations lag past July.
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Prke
Farmers Institutes State Aid Granted in Clermont County
Clermont county receives state aid for Farmers Institutes for the seasons 1914 and 1916. Locations include Milford New tonsevivile Williamsburg Bethel and Laurel. The institutes open December 1 and close March 1 with dates and speakers to be announced later.
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Clermont County
Farmers Institutes
Milford
Newtonsevivile
Williamsburg
Bethel
Laurel
Batavia Concert Band Opens Season With Good Turnout
Well attended first concert of the season by Batavia Concert Band drew town and country residents. The band, praised as one of Southern Ohio’s best, featured new up-to-date music and plans to perform every Saturday evening weather permitting. Tickets and invites extended to the public.
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Batavia
Ohio
Memorial Address in Wilmington Draws Large Crowd
Rev Edmund Burdeau spoke to about 6000 citizens in Wilmington last Saturday. Although late, he delivered a shortened memorial address to an immense crowd including eighty five veterans. The Wilmington band led the march to the cemetery where graves were strewn with flowers, and he was invited back next year to further the event.
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Edmund Burdeau
Wilmington
Mr. B
Assessors Paid Under Warnes Law Probe Opens
County authorities borrowed 3000 dollars on May 1 at six percent for assessors under the Warnes law. The last half of salaries is now being paid, provoking comment as to why funds were not set aside earlier. Assessors report discounts on half pay and question favoritism as officials replenish the fund. Batavia township's assessor recently discounted half his salary. Citizens await the treasurer's figures to gauge any effect of the Warnes law.
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Batavia Township
Warehouse Collapse Threatens 50000 Pounds Tobacco Fire Hazard
A Manchester tobacco warehouse collapsed after a flood undermined the structure. About 50,000 pounds of dry, high quality tobacco hung inside, with no insurance to cover losses from the fall and potential spoilage.
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Manchester
Batavia Man Arrested in Cincinnati Attack Charge
William Franke of Batavia was arrested in Cincinnati on Sunday and charged with attacking Bernard Ackerman at Ackerman’s Walnut Street home. Franke denies the charge. Batavia officials say the incident is not known locally.
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William Franke
Batavia
Cincinnati
Bernard Ackerman
Walnut Street
Hillsboro District Ministerial Association Holds Strong Session
The Hillsboro District Ministerial Association ended a successful session last week with a Monday 7 p.m. program and devotion. Rev. K. R. Sluts delivered a strong sermon to a good audience. Nearly fifty ministers and wives attended Tuesday for an all day session with notable choir music and floral church decorations. The next gathering will be held at an unspecified location.
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K. R. Sluts
Georgetown to Oil All Streets in Citywide Treating
Georgetown plans a citywide oiling of all streets with about 18 000 gallons of a 40 percent asphaltum mix. The treatment aims to reduce dust and preserve roadways, offering equal benefits to all residents once completed.
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Georgetown
Brown County GOP Endorses Charles Kearns for Congress
The Brown County Republican executive committee endorsed Clermont County candidate Charles Kearns at a meeting last week. Kearns had only recently announced his candidacy and is expected to attract nearly all primary votes in the county as a Brown County native.
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Brown County
Charles Kearns
Clermont County
Congress
Kearns
Gazette
Heat 2 path
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Civil Service Exam Offers Home Testing to All
A Columbus circular from the Civil Service Commission promises a non assembled exam with home testing for June 15 deadline. Applicants receive blanks by June 15 and return them by June 30. results based on those answers. Jobs range from unskilled labor to painter and cook with no fee and no political bias.
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Civil Service Commission
Columbus
Cox
State Civil Service Commission
Commission
Trip for Little Ones to Zoo Promoted in Batavia
About 25 Batavia auto owners donate rides to transport school children under 12 to the zoo today. Lunch will be taken, teachers will chaperone, and cars will stay spaced with signals for punctures or breakdowns. Promoter John R. Glancy leads a trip the organizers expect to long be remembered.
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Batavia
John R. Glancy
Batavia Ice Plant Begins Operation At 12 Tons Daily
The Batavia ice plant started last Monday with a 12 ton daily capacity. It uses river water turned into steam and condensed before can filling. The plant is modern and provides daily delivery so no one in the area should be without ice.
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Batavia
February Cattle Slaughter Totals Across United States
In February the United States slaughtered 498,991 cattle with Chicago accounting for over 111,000 and Kansas City about 55,000. Calves numbered 99,865. sheep 1,112,500. goats 1,228. swine 2,722,798. Imports from Canada and Mexico reached over 110,000 cattle, mexico supplying more than 107,000.
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United States
Chicago
Kansas City
Canada
Mexico
Blind newborn puzzles surgeons in Worwood
A child born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lasker in Worwood near Wheeling West Virginia is without eyes. Eyebrows are normal but eye sockets are blank. An incision failed to locate any eye tissue while the infant remains otherwise healthy.
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Ross Lasker
Worwood
Wheeling
W. Va
Summer's Work on Ohio Roads
About 1000 miles of main market roads will be built in Ohio this summer. Government funds are expected to cover the project with significant spending and thousands employed.
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Ohio
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