President mobilizes militia to the border amid war threats
President Wilson orders all state militia and guardsmen mobilized to be ready to move to the U S Mexico border. Ohio troops assemble in Columbus to drill and arrange transport. Capt Bechtel mobilizes company K here for quick deployment. The First Regiment is not yet called. The unit is prepared to follow its captain if summoned.
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Wilson
United States
Mexico
Ohio
Columbus
Bechtel
Reception Honors Mrs. Titus of Denver in Batavia
A Batavia gathering hosted by Mrs. Jennie Titus and Mrs. W. C. Griffith welcomed about 200 guests in honor of Mrs. Isaac Titus of Denver. The event moved indoors due to rain, featured music by the Schiessler Bros, and refreshments served by local young women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Titus
W. C. Griffith
Batavia
Isaac Titus
Denver
Colorado
Schiessler Bros
Nest of Squirrels Found Nursed by Local Cat
In Brown county near Shiloh church Mr Henize found four newborn squirrels with eyes closed. His son suggested placing them with a nursing mother cat. The kittens were brought home and adopted by the cat who treats them as her own, a common if surprising behavior in felines.
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Brown County
Shiloh Church
Henize
Oil Bath Arrives for Batavia Streets
Batavia started oiling Main Street after delays due to rain and a late sprinkling wagon. Contractor Thomas Glancy applies oil at a per square yard rate to reduce heavy dust from frequent autos as streets are cleaned and prepared for the bath, including the crossing between streets.
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Batavia
Lower Main
Thomas Glancy
Deerfield Farm Woman's Club Meeting Notes
The Deerfield Farm Woman's Club met at Miss Laura Walker's home on June 15. Members sang, discussed food care at home, read papers on causes of food spoilage and preventing spoilage, and listened to a reading by Mrs. John McAfee. A farce, strawberries, cake, and social time followed. Two new members joined. Next meeting July 20 at Mrs. Agnes Atchley.
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Deerfield
Sallytown
Ernest Pulliam
Ed Brown
Agnes Atchley
Painful bruise notice in brief report
A fragment notes a pain and burn incident, referencing bruising around the nose and a possible injury report. Details are incomplete but indicate an emergency response or medical check may have occurred.
Farm Feeding and Dairy Cow Care Advice by F. W. Hunt
Practical guidance for summer and winter dairy feeding, pasture management, and silage use. Recommends clover and grass pastures, soiling crops, grain supplements, and silage based rations with alfalfa, soybean hay, and cottonseed meal. Discusses stable conditions, bedding, marketing milk, and breed choices for profitable dairy farming.
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Ayrshire
Holstein
Jersey
Guernsey
F. W. Hunt
Sunshine Club Guests Dine At Naomi Harlows Farm Home
Members of the Sunshine Club and families met June 1 at Mrs. Naomi Harlow's home for guest day with decorated rooms and a table in the Catalop grove. Program included songs, recitations, papers on farm life and homemaking, and a social center with ice cream and cake.
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Sunshine Club
Naomi Harlow
Walker
Ruffner
Miss Hazel Wise
Arthur Ruffner
Hazel Wise
Anna Walker
Farm Woman’s Clubs
Lou Connor
Mamie Beckelheimer
Catalop Grove
Harlow
Clermont County Farm Picnic Showcases County Agriculture
Clermont County Experiment Farm hosted a Wednesday picnic drawing farming groups from across the county. Women’s participation was noted and plans were announced for future women-led meetings. Aultman urged standardized centralization in county schools while Stowe highlighted College of Agriculture resources. A August picnic is planned for those who missed the event.
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Clermont County Experiment Farm
Locust Grove
Montgomery
Miss Smith
Felicity
B. Stowe
Clermont County
College of Agriculture and Experiment Station
H. C. Aultman
Murder Mystery Remains Unsolved Near Mt Crab
The Wahl murder near Mt Crab remains unsolved after two weeks as officials review all evidence before a possible special grand jury. Investigators scrutinize coat pockets cartridges bloodhounds and the scene while rumors circulate amid ongoing inquiries. The Wahl family hiring Young and Barnes and deputy sheriffs microscope tests keep the case active with no arrests announced.
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Wahl
Mt. Crab
News-Democrat
Henry
Young Wahl
Amanda Wahl
Young & Barnes
Julis
Mt. Or&b
Secret Service
McBeth
Colt
Miller announces marriage of Florence Eva to Albert Wilson Lewis
Mrs Henry E Miller of Amelia Ohio and Mr Henry E Miller announce the marriage of their daughter Florence Eva to Albert Wilson Lewis. The wedding takes place on June 28 1916 at Union Chapel Amelia Ohio with eight o’clock ceremony.
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Florence Eva
Henry E. Miller
Amlia
Albert Wilson Lewis
Union Chapel
Amelia
Ohio
County Board of Education Meeting in Batavia Next Monday
The County Board of Education will meet in Batavia on Monday June 26 to hear and rehear motions for the transfer of property for school purposes and to address any other business properly before the board.
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County Board of Education
Batavia
Federal army law lengthens militia enlistment
Captain Morrow notes the June 3 federal act extends militia service from three to six years. Ohio National Guard officers must take dual allegiance oaths, with six-year terms split into three years active guard and three in reserve, altering prior three-year enlistments.
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Thomas H. Morrow
Hough
Columbus
War Department
Morrow
Enquirer
Valuable Barn Burns at Terrace Park Fire
A large livery barn and its contents at Terrace Park were destroyed by a fire of unknown origin last Wednesday morning. The blaze discovered at 12:30 progressed rapidly, delaying rescue of seven horses, vehicles, feed and tools. An employee was arrested for arson but released for lack of evidence. Nearby telephone poles were also burned, cutting toll-line service. property was less heavily insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrace Park
Restocked Streams Boost Fish Behind State Hatchery Plans
State game wardens restocked the Little Miami and tributaries with bass and channel cat, some two and a half pounds, in East Fork Todd's Fork White Oak and Stonelick Creek. Proper protection should sustain sport next year and a Newtown hatchery could supply over 1,000,000 fish annually.
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Little Miami
East Fork
Todd’s Fork
White Oak
Stonelick Creek
Newtown
Bold Burglary in Highland County Targets Irons Home
Two masked men entered the midnight doorway of G. W. Irons and his son in Highland county, firing shots and taking money and guns. The fugitives fled after warnings. the next day, Starling Turner and Jas. Rhoads were arrested on robbery and shooting with intent charges as pursuit continued with bloodhounds.
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G. W. Irons
Highland County
Mr. Irons
Blood Bounds
Starling Turner
Jas. Rhoads
Irons
Petty Caneern
Clermont Courier thanks for G A R chaplaincy election
Edmond Burdsall thanks Clermont county comrades and others for electing him chaplain of the Department of Ohio at Mason G A R encampment last week. He pledges to render the best service and expresses gratitude for the overwhelming vote received in his absence.
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Clermont County
Mason
Department of Ohio
Edmond Burdsall
Jesse Ellis
Pleasant Affair Sparks Chance for Bride and Groom
Miss Cassie Tone hosted a June 17 miscellaneous shower at Locust Corner for Miss Stella Henderson and Victor Nobis. Blindfolded guests selected gifts for the next bride and groom, choosing Miss Mary Trump and Joseph Nobls. A luncheon with ice cream cake and punch followed, with pink rose favors.
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Cassie Tone
Stella Henderson
Victor Nobis
Locust Corner
Miss Henderson
Mr. Nobis
Miss Mary Trump
Joseph Nobls
Alpine Farm Woman's Club meets with new member
The Alpine Farm Woman's Club No 66 gathered June 8 at Mrs Geo Goffes home with fourteen members four visitors and one new member Mrs Amy Boyd. A varied program featured flowers houseplant care music reading and a club song followed by refreshments. Guest night earlier featured Mrs Myrtle as host with ice cream and cake and music.
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Alpine Farm Woman's Club
Geo. Goffe
Amy Boyd
da Davidson
Chaney
Hattie Cowdrey
Mahlon Hall Bound Over In Assault Case
Mahlon Hall waived examination before Norman Burnett on May 16 and was bound over to the grand jury in $600. Lacking bail, he was remanded to jail to await October grand jury action in the Horace Reed case from Chile.
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Mahlon Hall
Horace Reed
Chile
Norman Burnett
Bethel Village School District Seeks $80,000 Bond Vote
Citizens consider a plan to build a new high school by approving an $80,000 bond on July 7. The district already erected a modern school building a few years ago and Bethel notes strong local schools.
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Bethel Village
Eer
Bethel
Rebecca's Entertain Batavia Lodge Hosts Williamsburg Guests
The Batavia Rebecca lodge hosted about forty Williamsburg lodge members last Thursday. Two candidates were initiated and the degree staff performed the Work creditably. After business, refreshments were served and a pleasant social time enjoyed.
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Batavia Rebecca
Williamsburg
Batavia
Royal Arch
Felicity School Named In Franklin Township Plan
The Franklin township board of education adopted resolutions to have pupils in sub districts attend Felicity high school. At the same meeting several teachers were employed including Aubury Minnie Bagby Jopia W D Shinkle Meyers Neva Owens Turtens Lela McGrew Penns Ruth Adams Chile Leon Rossman Ruth Beysdorfer Cedron Virginia Adams B F Korns Linroot Leona Lanham Richards Fred Schneider Rural Iva Peper and Stella Swope Goodwins Winifred Armacost.
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Franklin Township
Richards
Fred Schneider
Rural
Iva Peper
Stella Swope
Goodwins
Winifred Armacost
Examination for infirmary siesta cenent and matron
July 8 at 9 a.m. at the cats house. applications must be on file by July 5.
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Siesta Cenent
County candidates submit funds for August primary
Local candidates deposited 460 dollars with the election board as required. The amount will be applied to the expenses of the August primary.
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Ive Election Board
Iser
Avay
Death of William Christy Moore in Jaalsonville
William Christy Moore of East Batavian died at home in Jaalsonville Illinois on June 13. He left the area years ago for Llimaim where he found financial success. Surviving are Geo P Moore and sisters Laura Lewis Mem Dudley.
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William Christy Moore
East Batavian
Jaal—sonville
Illinois
Hézas
Laura Lewis
Mem
Chas. Dudley
Afton
Acsui
Geo. P. Moore
Alee
Mr. M
Llimaim
Harvest Hands Sought in Kansas Labor Dept Says Thousands Needed
Government notice from the Department of Labor states that 35 000 to 40 000 harvest hands are required in Kansas this month. Pay ranges: bin ary hands up to 3 a day, stackers 3 50, enginemen 3 50 to 6 a day, and axle men with teams 4 to 24 a day.
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Kansas
Teachers Institutes Held At Washington School Building
The teacher's institute of Fugnh land county will meet at the Washington school in Filitboro starting August 7. Instructors include Dr Henry G Williams and Supt C W Cookson of Trex, both regarded as able institute men. Clerment offers no institute this year but funds will be given to teachers who attend summer normal.
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Fugn’land County
Washington School
Filitboro
Henry G. Williams
C. W. Cookson
Trex
Clerment
Officers Elected at Milford Rural Carrier Meeting
Geo Frazier elected delegate to the State convention and Harry Mefford named alternate at Milford meeting of rural carriers. State convention set for July in Columbus.
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Milford
Geo. Frazier
Williamsburg
Harry Mefford
Batavia
Buwe
Lumbos
Pension bill passes House with no roll call
Washington June 17 The meal pension appropriation bill carrying 158 065 000 passed the House today without a roll call after a debate on many subjects beyond pensions. The total is 6 000 588 less than last year’s bill.
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Washington
Ameal
Not Too Late for Boys Casma Growing Contest Enrollment
Late season enrollment extension announced by County Superintendent of Schools for Clermont County. Boys urged to join now as spots are limited with four contest trips and one domestic science trip promised.
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County Superintendenta of Schools
Clermont County
Picture Found From Storm Damage Carries Adams Name
During the recent storm a photo from the Mt Teagarden home near Seaman Adams county was blown away by the Kigits winds. The 10 by 14 inch picture shows a family group and bears the name and address of Adams. it will be mailed to him.
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Ohio River
Mt. Teagarden
Seaman
Adams County
Record crop of straw berries worth 20 million ends
One of the largest strawberry crops in U S. prepares to end, valued at about 20 million dollars to growers. Retail prices reopen high but remain below eight cent a quart. Notes on flavor and soil: clay and sandy soils affect berry quality.
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United States
McLean Will Provides For Edward B McLean And Heirs
Washington June 12 John B McLean's will filed in court assigns all personal property and income of his estate to son Edward B McLean with subsequent passes to his children upon key ages. Edward's offspring receive 100000 at 21 100000 at 30 and 100000 at 35. The will restricts changes to the Washington Post and Cincinnati Enquirer without Baltimore lawyer Francis T Homer approval and directs retention of current management of the Enquirer and Post. The American Security and Trust Company of Washington is named executor and trustee.
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Washington
John B. McLean
Edward B. McLean
McLean
Washington Post
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Francl T. Homer
Baltimore
Enquirer
Peathe
E American Security and Trust Company of
Washi ~ Ia
Elonati Enquirer
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Farm Woman's Club
Junealas
Clermont Courier
Rebecca
Masons
Felicity School
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