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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1911

Page

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Highland Park Commencement Held Saturday

The Highland Park commencement took place on Saturday June 24, 1911, with graduates present and a formal ceremony marking the school's year-end events.

California Features Stand Out In Pasadena Carnival Float Pageant

Jennie M. Bryan recalls California specific elements in a Pasadena Carnival of Flowers parade. The description highlights an orange ranch float with packing-house details, an adobe house scene, a Japanese garden, and a queen in royal float settings. Observers praise weather, hospitality, and throngs, noting the event’s role in promoting Southern California winter appeal.

Neptune Cleopatra California Mt. Wilson Carnegie Observatory St. Bernard Death Valley Archie Hoxsey Los Angeles Tournament Park Rome Antioch Pasadena Sheba Jennie M. Bryan

Masonic Celebration Set for Georgetown June 24

Georgetown Masonic celebration scheduled for June 24 at the fair grounds with district assistance. Program includes band concerts, readings by Miss Marie Smith and Miss Anna Rogers, addresses by Miss Mary K. Wilson and Hon. Thomas Darby, and multiple Masonic quartettes. Special trains and well filled baskets urged.

J.C. Taylor Mt. Crab Masonic Quartette Marie Smith Star In the Marvin Knott Bethel Masonic Quartette Anna Rogers M. Salon Margaret McMurchy Mary K. Wilson Bolot Aero Mary Ellen Teal Thomas Darby Williamsville Masonic Quartette

Chautauqua Assembly Plans Set For Highland Park

Final arrangements completed for the Chautauqua Assembly at Highland Park from July 30 to August 6 with a high quality schedule. Notable speakers include Charles Brooks Fletcher and Dr. Frank Dixon. entertainment features run through Saturday with Mother Lake and Edward Elliott among others. Season tickets priced at 1.50 available from EE Lease Batavia or Sam W. Sprague.

Highland Park Charles Brooks Fletcher Frank Dixon the Square Dea Anita Ladies Singing Orchestra Opie Reed Ladies Orchestra Laurant Rice McNutt Joseph Benson Foraker Folk Missouri St. Louis Alden Mother Lake West Middle West C. G. & P. Railway EE. O. Lease Batavia Sam W. Sprague

Neville 100th Homecoming Planned for August 81

The community marks the 100th anniversary of Neville with a public home-coming on August 81. Organizers promise a joyful day with good speakers and an enjoyable program for all attendees.

Neville

Crystal Wedding Anniversary At Moscow

A 1911 June 16 social event at Capt. and Mrs. M. O. Shriver’s home in Moscow celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary. The gathering featured a modified marriage ceremony, piano music, lanterns, and a cut glass pitcher as a gift from Marguerite chapter O. E. S. with many local guests in attendance.

M. O. Shriver Marguerite Chapter Maud Staats Prather Bradley A. F. Kayser W. R. Fee Dawson W. M. Fee J. W. Miller A. E. Buchanan Anna Airey James Rogers Leslie Wade Mary Kayser Nell Jarman Sue Johnston Lydia Anna Pattisoy Norma Ruth DeVol Maud Nell Staate Margaret Wenzel Valera Hartshorn Anna Rogers Marie Moreton Carolyn Glaser Herbert C. Reed Frank Jarman D. P. Moreton Raymond Dawson

Married in Batavia Under New License Law

A Milford party sought licenses in Batavia for Joe Killinger of Elmwood and Miss Bessie Fritz of Milford who were married by Justice BE Lease. The ceremony required both spouses to appear in court under the new law, while the bride could stay quiet. The event reflects increased clerical workload in Batavia.

Milford Batavia Joe Killinger Elmwood Bessie Fritz Mary Fritz Morris Hocter BE. O. Lease J. P

Armstrong Case Ends With $1500 Jury Verdict

Geo W Armstrong, injured when a Cincinnati Milford and Loveland Traction Co freight car backing on Main street Milford September 11 1907 cost him an arm. The case tried seven times with multiple verdicts and disagreements. Attorneys Col T L Michie and Chas C Kearns appeared for the plaintiff with Senator Baker and Eli H Speidel for the traction company.

Geo. W. Armstrong Main Street Milford Cincinnati, Milford and Loveland Traction Co Armstrong Martin Davéé James Dennison Col. T. L. Michie Cincinnati Chas. C. Kearns Senator Baker Eli H. Speidel Traction Company

Couple Wed At Bethel In Home Ceremony

Oliver H. House of New Richmond and Angie C. Beck of Bethel applied for a license at Batavia probate office last Saturday afternoon. They were married Sunday evening at 7 at the bride’s Bethel home. Congratulations.

Oliver H. House New Richmond Angie C. Beck Bethel Batavia

G A R Encampment Set at Boston Fair Grounds

The next Clermont County encampment will be held on the Boston fair ground Thursday August 17 one day only.

Clermont County Boston Fair Ground

Fifty-Fifth Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Zed South

Fifty-five years ago today Mr and Mrs Zed South united in marriage and have shared happiness since. Only immediate family attended the celebration due to the effort required for a larger gathering. The Courier has long been a weekly visitor to their home, and well wishes flood in for many more anniversaries.

Zed South

Former Batavia teacher home for three months visit

Reese Groves a former Batavia public school pre inent teacher is home for a three months visit with his parents John Groves and wife below town He reports his brother Linh in South Dakota meeting with fine success and mentions other relatives and guests at a fluured day B F Figous and hter J phi leave today for various trips to visit her parents.

Reese Groves Batavia Public Orth Peake O Visi John Groves Hi Broth Linh

Electors urged to pick capable delegates for State Constitutional Convention

Citizens are asked to identify worthy men for the State Constitutional Convention delegates to be named at the November election. Nominations by petition and non-partisan ballots mark the process. Voters are urged to recognize the convention's power to alter revise and amend the Constitution and shape future legislation.

General Assembly

Instant death by live wire at Mederia station

Otto Smith, son of John Smith, was instantly killed last Monday at the Swing traction line in Mederia station while helping carry a wire. He slipped and grasped a live conductor, a current passing through him. Three men removed him from the wire and the remains were sent to the city for an inquest before burial at home Monday night.

Otto Smith John Smith Mederia Young Smith

Amelia Philathea Class Dines and Elects Officers

The Philathea class of Amelia M. E. church held a June 16 gathering at Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hall. Twenty five members attended and elected Anna Mott president Pearl Fitzpatrick vice Nellie Coleman secretary Anna Roberts assistant Annabelle Flora treasurer. An elegant lunch followed. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Williams Mrs. Margaret Bury and Miss Helen Coulter.

Amelia M. E. Church W. F. Hall Anna Mott Pearl Fitzpatrick Nellie Coleman Anna Roberts Annabelle Flora M. E. Sabbath School Hall W. A. Williams Margaret Bury Helen Coulter

New Owner Takes Charge Of Bunn Pharmacy In Batavia

New owner E. R. Bechtold, a Colcord West Virginia pharmacist, is renovating and restocking the Bunn Pharmacy. He aims to make it one of the county’s best equipped drug stores and has ordered a new soda fountain expected daily. He is welcomed to Batavia.

E. R. Bechtold Colcord West Va Bunn Pharmacy Batavia

Frank M. Kain Named Batavia Postmaster

Sunday’s Enquirer reports Senator Burton recommends Frank M. Kain as Batavia postmaster to replace W. W. Dennison whose term expired. Kain is a prominent local businessman and lifelong Republican who has served as township clerk with good record. He is expected to assume charge July 1 and the post office may move to larger quarters due to crowding.

Enquirer Frank M. Kain Burton Batavia W. W. Dennison Kain

Foster's Cavalry Reunion Set for Sardinia July 12 1911

The 4th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry also known as Foster's Cavalry will hold its annual reunion in Sardinia Brown county on July 12 1911. All veterans from the War of the Rebellion Spanish American War Philippine War and Sons of Veterans plus the public are invited to attend and Sardinia citizens promise a hearty send off.

4Th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Foster’s Cavalry Sardinia Brown County

German U B Church Last Quarterly Meeting Schedule

The last quarterly meeting is set for next Saturday evening and Sunday. Sunday services include Sabbath school at 9 a.m. preaching and communion at 10 a.m. Y P C U at 7 p.m. love feast at 7 45 p.m. Rev J C Bremer presiding elder will preach. Everyone invited.

Y. P

Batavia Township Patterson Commencement at Highland Park

A fine program is planned for Batavia Township Patterson commencement at Highland Park on Saturday June 24. Lieut. Gov. H L Nichols will deliver an afternoon address along with Supt. B T Davis. Morning exercises start at 10 80. Admission is free and shelter is provided in case of rain.

Batavia Township Patterson Highland Park H. L. Nichols Supt B. T. Davis

Fire Destroys Perintown Barn in Lightning Strike

Last Saturday during the storm lightning struck John Friend’s barn at Perintown. The building and its feed, implements, and a horse were consumed by flames before rescue efforts could save them. Insurance unknown as officials note the loss.

John Friend Perintown

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. Weil Alice Dial Zuella Laub Elda Mattox Hattie Durham Ethel Bennett W. A Warren Eulah Keister Lulu Downs Alberta von Gundy Who Georgetown St. John’s Day Masonic Fraternity of Georgetown Fair Grounds Moscow G. A. R. Encampment Nettie Knight B. F. Figous Amelia Philathea Takes Foster's Cavalry U. B. Church
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