Sixtieth Anniversary of Griffis Married Life in Batavia
Mr and Mrs C S Griffis of Batavia celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary tomorrow with family visits from 8 to 5 and 7 to 9. He 84 she 79, lifelong Batavia residents with four children eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas.s. Griffis
Batavia
Truman S. Condon
W. F. Shaw
Geo. L. Swing
Perintown
Titusville
G. Hhere
Mary Miller
Milford
Will
Cincinnati
T. L. Hamilton
Cora
Lulu
The
Batavia I. O. O. F. Lodge
Eastern Stars Reunion in Felicity District 22 Ohio
The Order of Eastern Stars 22nd district held its annual reunion at Felicity in Franklin township hall last Friday. The program featured morning and afternoon sessions with readings, solos by Esther Greenhow, Edna Garvin, Ada Albright, and Lida Short, and music by Felicity Orchestra. Officers elected for 1917 include President Joanna Hall and vice presidents Marget Wenzel Carmilla South and Cor a Huntington. Represented chapters were Winchester Ripley Georgetown Williamsburg Bethel Loveland Amelia Moscow Marathon Batavia Felicity and Golden Rod. Attendance was reported around 850.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Stars
22Nd District of
Ohio
Felicity
Franklin Township
Nellie Urbansky
Clermont
Earl E. Erie
Loveland
Creer Felicity
Esther Greenhow
Danbury
Lida Short
Winchester
Anna Wakefield
Edna Garvin
Celestine
Ogbobe
Ori
Eli H. Speidel Batavia
Cceeseerseeres Seers Orchestra
Ada Albrght
White Oak
Séeesesceagdene Sbiae Ceesee
Joanna Hall
Georgetown
Marget Wenzel
Moscow
Carmilla South
Bethel
Cora Huntington
Amelia
M. A. Fisher
Alice Larkin
Batavia
Ripley
Williamsburg
Marathon
Golden Rod
Cincinnati
Williamsburg Chautauqua Opens with Five Day Event
Candidates for the August primary attend the Williamsburg five day Chautauqua starting July 6 to meet voters. Adult season tickets are 1.50 with sales at local stores and post offices. Daily programs feature concerts lectures and magic acts with speakers including A Johnson Robert Riemann Prof. James N. Muir and Samaloff among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
W. T. Elrod
Thirey’s
Monterey
Nash Pharmacy
Batavia
Marathon
Koelbel’s
Dr. Leonard’s
Mt. Crab
Favret’s
Owensville
Lauritano
Symphony Orchestra
Eli and
Dennis
A. Johnson
Charles Sumner Crossman
Elmer Crawford Adams Co
Robert Riemann
Elmer Crawford Adams
Boston Comedy Players
The
Appollo Concert Co
Apollo Concert Co
Arthur Walwyn Evans
Lyndon Gordon Company
Fiddler and the Fire
Fred G. Bale
Perfect Day in June for Country Club No. 60 Meeting
On Thursday June 22 members of Country Club No. 60 met at President Mrs Alva Browns home for a pleasant afternoon. Mrs John Foster led a program including a rally song poems a flag facts paper Woman and War and a reading A Rainy Harvest by A D Burker. Business matters and current events were discussed followed by cake strawberries and cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club No. 60
Alva Brown
John Foster
Ida Davidson
McKever
Brown
A. D. Burker
Still in the Dark About Williamsburg Station Burglary
Police report still investigating a Williamsburg station burglary on the N. and W. road about ten days ago. Thieves entered trunks and grips, stole clothing jewelry and 100 pennies, but left few clues. Two detectives have worked days without progress amid repeated past break ins at the station.
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Williamsburg
Pushing the Work on Cincinnati Speed Way Nears Finish
More than 1,000 men rush work on the new Cincinnati Speed Way at Sharonville just outside Cincinnati. The two mile track will host a Labor Day 800 mile race on September 4 with 82 top drivers and 30 000 dollars in prizes. The Dixie Highway Association exposition runs at Cincinnati Music Hall September 1 to 9.
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Cincinnati Speedway
Sharonville
Cincinnati
Ohio Valley
Dixie Highway Association
Cincinnati Music Hall
Hamilton County
New Richmond Plans Sane Fourth With Ball Games
New Richmond will celebrate the Fourth of July with field sports and ball games. A large crowd is expected to attend both games and enjoy the holiday activities.
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New Richmond
Special Grand Jury In Georgetown Probes Wahl Murder
A Georgetown special grand jury convened to hear evidence in the Wahl murder near Mt Crab at the entrance to Henry Wahl's home as detectives continue a thorough probe. The jury also considers the death of Walter Hilton found on the road between Mt Orab and Georgetown after suffering severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wahl
Mt. Crab
Georgetown
Walter Hilton
Hillsboro
Mt. Orab
Fayetteville
Ripley
Pomona Grange No 25 Holds July 1 Meeting at Owensville
Pomona Grange No 25 convenes in Owensville on Saturday July 1 at 10 am with 5th degree applicants to join at 10 30 am before noon. A basket dinner will be shared with participation from all granges. The afternoon program led by Mrs Ruse E Brown features a welcome by Frank Wittenhouse Owensville, reports from Masters, quartet performances and lectures.
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Pomona Grange No
Owensville
Ruse E. Brown
Dees
Grange
Frank Wittenhouse
W. M
J. A. Boyd
W. M. Pomona
B. Brown
Owensville Grange
Miami Grange
All Granges
Marathon Grange
Masters
Stranger Bites Batavia With Unpaid Board and Hats
A description of a shady visitor who opened a cleaning business in Batavia, talked smoothly, and left without paying board or finishing hats. He is described as about 5 feet 9 inches, 140 pounds, light complexion, and chatty. Charles Craver reports an unpaid hotel bill.
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Batavia
Charles Craver
Batavia Band Leads City Parade in Cincinnati
The Batavia Concert Band of 21 players led the 9th division in Cincinnati's Preparedness parade last Saturday. They wore striking uniforms and contributed fine music to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Cincinnati
Company K Heads to Cincinnati Parade Camp Proctor Training
Captain Bechtel leads a full company of bright young soldier boys on a special car at 8 30 Saturday morning to Cincinnati for a parade. They later quarter at the armory and spend Sunday at Camp Proctor with a day of practice shooting.
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Bechtel
Cincinnati
Armory
Camp Proctor
Williamsburg Chautauqua Plans Told In Advertisements
Citizens of Williamsburg promote their Chautauqua with a businesslike plan. Last Thursday fourteen automobiles carried five members to inform the public about schedules and events. The program promises fine entertainment and courteous reception, following last year’s successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Batavia Concert Band Opens Free Summer Series in Town Hall Park
The Batavia Concert Band announces a free open air concert series beginning Saturday evening July 1 in Town Hall Park weather permitting. Funds will rely on refreshments sales with no subscription fund. success could lead to a band stand and further park improvements.
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Town Hall Park
Batavia
Pinch Hit Powers Batavia Past Glen Rose in Thrilling Game
Batavia defeated Glen Rose in a game marked by late heroics and pinch hits by Predmore Seyler and Murphy. Predmore pitched well for Batavia while Williams held Glen Rose in the middle innings. A new diamond and stands will be ready next Saturday as Batavia plans July 4 games and a picnic atmosphere draws fans.
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Batavia
Glen Rose
Simmonton
Predmore
Williams
Combe
Davidson
Murphy
Johnson
Short
Seyler
Craver
Western & Southern Life Ins. Co
Batavia Boys
Adams Express Co
Bold hold up on N W Road near Afton
A west bound freight near Afton was held up Thursday afternoon by a burley colored man at a coal chute. He commanded the conductor to surrender his watch and spare change at gunpoint before fleeing. Railroad detectives are said to be pursuing the case and the watch number is on record.
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Afton
Stroke Sickness Strikes Miss Laura Hunt in Willowville
Miss Laura Hunt of Willowville visiting Mrs. Sallie Bragdon of Amelia suffered a stroke last Thursday June 13 and remains bedbound. Her brother John Hant of Olive Branch has been housebound most of winter but may improve with better weather.
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Laura Hunt
Willowville
Sallie Bragdon
Amelia
John Hant
Olive Branch
Work Started On New Residence Of E. 8 Long
Construction begins on E. 8 Long's home with J I Kidd excavating for the cellar. The seven room frame house will have cement block walls and a hall, promising a sturdy, well built dwelling.
Republican Convention in Columbus Endorses Hughes and Willis
In Columbus Ohio last week the Republican State Convention endorsed the party slate led by presidential nominee Charles Evans Hughes and Governor Willis. The assembly praised the administration and urged unity for November victory with support from Harding Burton Garford and Roosevelt. Delegates from all sections gathered at the Neil House amid strong enthusiasm and confidence in Ohio Republicans’ comeback.
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Columbus
Charles Evans Hughes
Willis
Ohio
Neil House
Theodore E. Burton
Harding
Justice Hughes
Arthur L. Garford
Col. Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Senate
Happily Married at Stonelick Catholic Church
Miss Ethel May Craver daughter of William Craver of Stonelick married Harry A Huetcher of Cincinnati at Stonelick Catholic Church last Wednesday at 9 30 with Father Myer officiating. About 150 witnessed the ceremony and 75 attended a noon reception. They left Thursday for a east trip and will reside at Camp Washington. he works for the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railway.
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Stonelick Catholic Church
Ethel May
William Craver
Stonelick
Harry A. Huetcher
Cincinnati
Myer
Harry Carrier
Alma Huetcher
East
Camp Washington
Church Wedding Unites Miss Opal Cast and Cary Miller
Miss Opal E. Cast daughter of L. Cast Edenton wed Cary B. Miller of Felicity Wednesday at Clifton M E church. Rev Blodgett officiated. A wedding supper followed at the Gibson Hotel. The couple left for Chicago then Madison Wis for six weeks before returning to Clermont. Best wishes poured in from friends.
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Opal E. Cast
L. Cast
Edenton
Cary
Miller
Felicity
Clifton M. E
Blodgett
Gibson Hotel
Chicago
Madison
Wisconsin
Clermont
Clermonter Wins Chemistry Prize at Ohio Wesleyan
Aubrey NI of Milford son of Geo Bradley a junior at Ohio Wesleyan University won the $20 prize offered by the Alumni of Springfield for the scholar with the highest chemistry grade. The award usually goes to a senior. He is a bright boy with a promising future.
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Aubrey NI
Geo. Bradley
Milford
Ohio Wesleyan University
Springfield
Three Birthdays Celebrated At Mrs Moneyhon’s Home
A large gathering at Mrs. Rachel Moneyhon’s country home north of Batavia marked the birthdays of Mrs. Moneyhon, Mrs. Wright Brown, and Mrs. Sarah E. Brown. Mrs. Sarah E. Brown, aunt to the others, turned 80 on Tuesday. About 60 relatives and neighbors shared a noon feast and extended birthday wishes to the trio.
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Rachel Moneyhon
Batavia
Moneyhon
Wright Brown
Sarah E. Brown
Ernest Holeman
Will White
Clarence High
M. High
Lou Speidel
F. P. Hamilton
Chas Craver
John Young
David McDonald
David Geasner
Harry Patchell
Harry and
Halleck McAfee
Chas. Hill
Stanley Favrer
Will Brown
Frank Brown
Sarah Brown
Frances Marshall
Olive Marshall
Condell Courtot
Passes Bar Examination in Columbus for Probate Judge
Clarence N. Young passed the State bar exam held in Columbus on June 7 and 8 with a high average. A Bethel resident and longtime clerk in common pleas and circuit courts, he trained under H B Whiteman and Frank R. Gusweiler. As Republican nominee with two years probate court experience, he is well qualified for probate judge.
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Columbus
Clarence N. Young
Bethel
H. B. Whiteman
Brown County
Frank R. Gusweiler
Superior Court of
Cincinnati
Common Pleas
Joseph
W. F. Shaw Keeps Coal Business At Old Stand
Report of Shaw leaving the coal trade is false he has expanded operations and moved clerical work to others while remaining at the usual location due to his growing business and family illness.
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W. F. Shaw
O E S Inspection Set By Batavia Chapter
The Batavia O E S Chapter will hold its inspection next Friday night at the regular meeting with Mrs J D Wakefield of Loveland acting inspectress. Delayed by sickness, full attendance is expected and members of Williamsburg Chapter invited for a social gathering.
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Batavia O. E. S
J. D. Wakefield
Loveland
Williamsburg
Batavia Boy Scouts Enjoy Outing to Cincinnati Venues
The Batavia Boy Scouts spent last Monday on a day trip to Cincinnati visiting pleasure resorts and Coney Island. They attended an afternoon ball game and reflected on the positive impact of the Scout organization on the boys.
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Batavia
Cincinnati
Coney Island
Miss Ada Belt Breaks Collar Bone in Fall
Miss Ada sister of Dr Belt of this place fractured her collar bone last week after finishing housecleaning. She resides at the Belt home on Fifth street and will retire from household duties for several days.
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Ada
Dr. Belt
Miss Belt
Belt Home
Fifth Street
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Eastern Stars
Beeeneenee
Chautauqua
Lyndon-Gordon Co
Marlo
Vivian Holt
Mame
Jessica Symonds
Lillian Rosedale
Edison
James N. Muir
Samaloff
Wahl
Grange Meeting
Ductor
Clermonter
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