Murder case dominates Hillsboro Common Pleas Court
The Hillsboro Common Pleas Court occupied last week with the Bo murder case. Crowded courtrooms, long jury selection, and motions for change of venue marked the proceedings. Prosecution by Harold Predmore and D Q Morrow faced defense by H S Pulse as arguments on venue and jury segregation played out before Judge McBride.
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Common Pleas Court
Hillsboro
Harold Predmore
Clermonter
Highland County
D. Q. Morrow
Mr. Pulse
McBride
Pulse
H. S. Pulse
Peebles poultryman culls 6000 in hatchery drive
B B Wright, a noted Peebles poultry man, personally culled and handed 6000 head of poultry in the accredited hatchery movement started in fall in Ohio. County Board of Health meeting March 9 adopted resolutions urging the State Health Department to investigate Batavia and New Richmond public water supplies as impure and dangerous. Prof Crabtree provided a radio at Bethel School for inaugural ceremonies. Numerous local notices follow including marriages, visits, and community events.
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B. B. Wright
Peebles
Ohio
County Board of Health
Batavia
New Richmond
State Department of Health
Crabtree
Bethel Schools
Batavia Streets Repaired and County Basketball Tourney Set
Batavia town plans street repairs funded by property owners with 51 percent approval, plus use of auto license funds. Fire destroys a farm barn south of Batavia, killing livestock. no clue on cause. N W A R Co. consumes large water volumes for engines, prompting pumping capacity upgrades. Clermont County girls basketball tournament set for March 28 in Williamsburg with strong local participation and expected large crowds.
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Allen Boles
Batavia
Batavia Board of Public Affairs
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Power & Light Co
Signal Bridge
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
Batavia Power & Light Co
Clermont County
Williamsburg
Obituary of Matilda Engelage of Williamsburg Ohio
Matilda Engelage 77 died February 26 1925 after four weeks illness at her Williamsburg Ohio home. Born January 10 1848 in Cincinnati she was lifelong Lutheran. She married Frederick Engelage September 2 1865 and had nine children, six surviving. Survived by Frederick August and Hattie Foster of Williamsburg A J Geist of Rossmoyne A F Wilkens of Pleasant Ridge and Robert F Engelage of Loveland with several grandchildren. She moved from Cincinnati to a farm near Williamsburg in 1870 then to the village. Her husband died February 24 1901. A first great grandchild William Ellis Jr. brought joy in late months. Card of Thanks from the family expresses gratitude for support during illness and loss.
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Matilda Englage
Williamsburg
Ohio
Cincinnati
Indiana
Frederick Engelage
Engelage
Frederick
August Engelage
Hattie Foster
A. J. Geist
Rossmoyne
A. F. Wilkens
Pleasant Ridge
Robert F. Engelage
Loveland
William Ellis Jr
Community Activities Highlight Batavia March Events
The County Oratorical Contest and Teachers Association meet in Batavia on March 21 with morning teacher programs and afternoon contest events. Also noted is the New Richmond Home and School League chicken supper profits, Lyceum entertainment on March 13, and community drive planning for a gymnasium. Clermont County Livestock Association holds its annual meeting March 24 with Farm Bureau directors elected. Local painters Kain and Halbisch finish the treasurer’s room and work on the jail interior.
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Teachers’ Association
Batavia
Richmond
Glen Morris
Opera
Lyceum
Masonic Order
American Legion
Knights of Pythias
Eastern Stars
Junior Order
Amelia
Moscow
New Richmond
Opera House
W. E. Simms
Clermont County Livestock Association
F. A. Ketner
Columbus
Clermont County Farm Bureau
Wilson
Cincinnati
Kain & Halbisch
East Hill Farm Woman's Club Meets for St. Patrick Topics
The East Hill Farm Woman's Club met March 5 at Mrs A Elion's home with leader Mrs Buer kle presiding. Members discussed Irish songs music and the Life of St Patrick with papers read by Katherine Maloney and Mrs Krantz who won an Irish contest. Eight members attended and a lunch was served. visitors included Mesdames W Carroll Will Rush Geo Hugo DeFredia and Miss Betty Carroll.
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East Hill
Will Rush
Geo. Hugo, DeFredia
Betty Carroll
Cantata Ruth at Batavia Town Hall A March 16
Ruth cantata performed by Cincinnati Conservatory soloists under Mr and Mrs William Duning at Batavia Town Hall. Batavia Woman's Club funds library upkeep with proceeds. Synopsis covers Elimelech Naomi Mahlon Chillon Ruth Orpah and Ruths pledge to Naomi. Tickets 50 cents adults 25 cents children.
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Ruth
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
William Duning
Town Hall
Batavia
Captain Frank White 87th Birthday Highlights Batavia Esteemed Pioneer
Captain Frank White, a longtime Batavia resident and veteran, celebrated his 87th birthday at home with his son Judge Charles White and family. He has lived in Batavia for about 81 years, served four years in the army, spent two years in Williamsburg, and a short time out west. Widely admired, he supports town improvements and is hoped to reach a 100th birthday with many friends sending best wishes.
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Charles White
Batavia
Williamsburg
Wills and Estates From Various Locales
Provisions of wills name heirs and bequests in Ohio and Iowa. Louise Moreton’s will bequeaths entire estate to three daughters and daughter-in-law. Olive Crawford leaves real estate to First Baptist Church and rest to sister Adaline Branham. Sarah E. Miller leaves land and financial assets to Julia Teal during widowhood. Ray Jordan, Republican worker, secures revenue service appointment in Cincinnati through Congressman Kearns, with $1800 annual pay starting last Monday.
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Louise Pattison Moreton
Moscow
Louise Moreton
Sue~m. Barker
Ruth M. Davis
Julia Moreton
Olive Crawford
New Richmond
First Baptist Church
Ohio
Adaline N. Branham
Sarah E. Miller
Clermonter
Belknap
Iowa
Julia A. Teal
Perintown
Union Township
Ray Jordan
Wayne Township
Revenue Service
Cincinnati
Chas. M. Dean
Jess M. Jordan
Kearns
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Dayton State Hospital
Frank W. Weaver
Armory
Legion
James A. Crain
Dept-Com
Milo J. Warner
WLW
Harold Nichols
Patchell & Roudebuck
Happ Brian Co
S Tecnetary
BR Idinan Co BB
Anne Tatman
Ferguson
Judge Davis
Oua Hudson
Boges
Nothi Etter
Enenger
Wilsburgy
Milford
Ant Popu
Tereitony - Capertee
P. M. Rapp’s
Clermont
Hamsblitf
Mark Stonemets
Price Hill
Frances Marshall
Ad Long
Nash Dig
C.Q. Leom
Wilmington Sung
Jacob
West Batavia
George Slade
Hamilton
Norwood
Anna Booth
Wi Keen
Raveting Ee
Gibson
Woman’s Home
Foreign Missionary Societies
Nash’s Drug Store
Bethesda Hospital
H. L. Nichols Jr
John Brown
George Bernstein
East Batavia
Box Guider
Jess Anderson
Batavia Rebekah Lodge
Batavia Realty Co
Anthon Braun
Barrett Bros
Same
Clermont Sun
L. T
Clemons
R. E
Eveland
Fuhr
Globe Wernicke Co
King Ink Co
J. J. Rimmerly
J. I. Lutes
Davis Hill
Potts
L. L. Parker
Geo
Page
Perry Dewey
Albert Pence
W. H. Stanage
W. O. Smith
Anes Office
O. H. Troy
M. Wiseman
John Walker
Ziegler Redeker & Dick
Newtonsville
Ambrose ‘Hethes
Thesda Hospital
Cleves
Sed
Rosa Gee
L. Dumford
Largue
Harriett Carr
Rev. James
Owensville
T. D. VanCamp
B. L. Jordan
Thinnet Antunday
Harley Cochran
Urbana
Leroy Haines
Blanchester
Tera
Fords
Anna
Pire
Alter
Oylson
Bert
Ieinning
Ambrose Eek
Lea
Cliffton Fok Meat
Oman
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Martineville
Wis
Hill
E. W. Kemper
Braige
Menard
Adelaide Reed
Arrietta
Wee
Tom Speidel
Felicity
Eli
South
Joe Monroe
Wiseman and Sons
Walter
Charles Sullivan
York
Laura Craver
Vera Griffith
Rive
Laura Cade
Katherine Gleason
Wilma Town
Neinnati
Schu
Adelaide
Reed
Orlando
Fla
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Ashington Bis
U. B
Edward Garbe
Yulie Osbacke
C. T. Besvae
Ooo
Jess Hifiyith
Asta fGonde Haag
Odd Fellows’ Lodge Aanon
A. O. Stark
A.B
Seok
Peng Om
Ahazia
Pholr Fement
W. W. Dowdney
Billie
Hixsins Sport
Harry Curse
Louis Evers
Ment
Teachers’ Association and
Farm Woman's Club
Bethlehem
Judah
Elimelech
Mosb
Naomi
Mahlon
Chillion
Moab
Orpah
Boaz
Frank White
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