Amelia community notes and club gatherings district-wide
Local society items recount hostesses at the Woman's Club in Philadelphia and multiple clubs meeting in Amelia. Mentioned are revivals led by Rev. Geo. Reed, missionary society activities, bridge and Vesta clubs, and various residents including Mrs. J F Ewins Mrs. Hazelwood and Dr. Speidel's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
Lora Wichard
Woman's Club
Phila
Luiser
J. F. Ewins
Hazelwo
Geo. Reed
Baptist Church
Hazelwood
Mission Society
Perse
J.B Adams
Harriet Eppley
Robert
Fiora
Roberta
Annapolis
Dorothy Glover
Lulu Glover
Robert Flora
Kate Amann
Eewin Glover
G. Maddux
St. Petersburg
Edward Frazier
Wilmington
Cooper’s
Hodgson Lover
Little Darrel
Lindale
St. Louis Stars
Amelia Town
Amelia HH
Driving signals and stop for accidents urged in safety note
The notice advises signaling before left turns and keeping the arm straight to avoid confusing drivers behind. It instructs stopping after any collision to assess for damage and warns that hit and run drivers face heavy fines.
Fragmented snippets from a 19th century periodical
The text presents a collage of short items on fruit crops weather ancient remedies and education noting prospects for apples peaches and crops, a four pound prehistoric tooth find near Evansville, a tale of hens accused of theft and a brief outline of early map development and exploration.
Alva Named Creator of United Netherlands in Dutch Historiography
The London Daily notes that while William the Silent opposed unity, Spanish general Philip II’s regent Fernando Alvarez de Toledo formed a single district by spreading Calvinism and trade northward. By 1573 Holland stood as a separate nation, despite William’s attempts to keep the Netherlands united.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Lytion
London
Netherlands
Belgium
Alva
Holland
William the Silent
Utrecht
Spain
Origin and Rules of the Quoits Game
The article traces quoits to ancient Greek discus throwing and notes its British origin in the England Scotland border region. It describes equipment rules including two pins 18 yards apart, a three foot clay circle, and quoits weighing nine pounds with size limits. Foul rules specify distance from the pin and quoit orientation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
England
Scotland
Edward II
Richard II
Apple Cultivation Bear Age Varies by Variety
The Washington Star notes spipetes begin to bear six to eight years after planting. Some varieties like Yellow Transparent and Wagner may fruit sooner, while Northern Spy and Yellow Newton may require longer. Individual trees of the same variety vary, and age is counted from planting in their permanent place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Eight-hour wisdom to twelve hour toil joke
A reader quotes a Boston Transcript remark in this column, recalling advice about wages and advancement. The joke notes a merchant threatening an employee with partnership to deny pay, then contrasts with the notion that steady, longer hours may lead to more worry but potential leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D
Boston Transcript
Gaelic Calls Surround Broadcasts To Save Language
Welsh demand Gaelic be used in broadcasting to preserve the tongue. English has entered Welsh homes, and a government committee says schools teach English too early before children grasp Gaelic. Ingersoll library anecdote recalls cost of liberally stocked shelves.
Squirrel described by pupil as cunning in action
A fifth grade teacher guided students to describe a squirrel in their own words. The pupil’s future author writes that the squirrel shows cunning by undulating his graceful tail as he eats nuts.
Fire Destroys East Fair Farm Barn No Insurance
The large green barn on the John Binning farm at East Fair was totally destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon along with hay and farm tools. No insurance. Nearby residents report ongoing illness and community concerns as locals offer sympathy to B. L. Ketchum for his brother Je who died in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
G. L. Rosselot
Owensville
Harley Marshall
Lorado
Ed Vogie
L. J. Meek
Milford
Elizabeth Rosselot
Joe Busch
Louella Burdsall
Newtown
Bridge Club
Mary Lemon
Alice Gauche
City
Velma Anstead
Reading
Enos
Atchley
CO. T. Hill
Frank Schobert
Clair Williams
Wain Street
M. E. Church
Ztta Mitchell
Music Hall
Earth Gauche
Lel
Wilmington
John Draver
James Sheinard
Emma Massey
Porth
MT. Holly
Ulis Ross
Athena
Richard Fritz
Oscar Hartmetz
Cincinnati
Joe Tayor
John Binning
East Fuir
All Liston
Verner Coombs
Lindite
Olin Fagin
Ubas. Fitzpatrick
Carl Bissantz
T. B
Harvey Bunk
M. Repman
Dr. Mott
Belle Fellow
Jrs. Ramsey
Batavia
Bert Lytle
Hannah Lytle
Walter Lytle
B. L. Ketchum
J.e. of
Grange Meeting Features 4 H Pig and Calf Club Leaders
At Marathon Grange on Friday March 4 county agent Mr. Wilson presented slides and discussed 4-H Club work and a Pig and Calf Club for youth. Homer Johnson and Collis Sutton were named leaders of the project. Visitors included Mrs A R Brown Williamsburg Mrs Lucey Wittmer Milford and Mrs Roy Maddox Mt Carmel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wilson
Marathon Grange
Homer Johnson
Collis Sutton
Blanch Neediam
Beulah Trost
Jess
Rebecca Terrillse
Verna Stamm
A. R Brown
Williamsburg
Lucey Wittmer
Milford
Roy Maddox
Carmel
Maddox
Mt. Carmel
Church Services and Easter Week Schedule Across Local Churches
Multiple churches list midweek and Sunday services led by ministers Samuel Huecker L G Ludwick and L L Cherrington. Easter week events begin March 20 with evening services and the Lord's Supper observed Friday evening. Public invited to all services across Batavia Ohio and surrounding congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
L. L. Cherrington
L. G. Ludwick
Methodist Church
Huecker
Monterey Presbyterian Church
Samuel Huecker
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Moscow
Smith
Vesta Club
Thomas Foster
Washington, D
Harriet Irvin
N. J. White
Beach Forest
P. Elton Elrod
Mary Peed
Miamiville
J. 0. Fuhr
John Curry
O. M. Curry
Ralph D. Fuhr
Missionary Society of the M. &. Church
Glen Este
Joe Stearn
Ellen Donovan
Mr. Reidy
Afton
Olive Branch Church
Glenete Orchestra
Ed Huheey
Catherine Smythe
Sue Smythe
Oxford
Roger Smythe
Forestville
Alfred Rupp
Alfred Rupp Spent Saturday Evening At Mr. Kimball's. Mrs. Otto Kettler
Philip Sperry
Geo. Bayha
H. Stepheney
Eller Donavan
Glen Bete
Mra
Ervin Avey
An Smythe
Henry Hershour
Charles McQuire
Gordon
Eugene Feiring
Owens Billingsley
Anderson Township School
Brian
Will Avey
Williamsbore
Thurste
Barnsteam
Gullet
Chayeh
Fornger
Jonshot
Henry Shickle
W.W. Taylor
Mt. Washington
Cread Hollyfield
Withameville
Harry Hawkins
Alma Ilhardt
Fr’end
A. Lbardt
Jenkins
Pollard
Norwood
Crist Green
Edenton
Mr. Pearson
Moore’s Fork
Stanley Miller
Wif
Hazel Cramer
Thelma Jones
Oscar Jones
C. L. Cast
Luella Dale
Adda Jordan
Gen Huey
Buford
Kathrine O’connor
Newtonville
Freda Starkey
Sam Demorest
Pickelheimer
Lloyd Conner
W.W. W. Osborne
Uwensvalle
Geo. Best
Jack Howe
Dillon’ Howe
Silver Grove
Prudence Howe
Stuart Smith
Chas, Chapman
Buckley
Clay
Elizabeth Peck
Jack
H. M
H. M. Boys. Mrs. Remley
Bethel
Glen Gene
Hurdles Cann
Geo. Best Farm
Speidel
Felicity
Dwight Watson
Mariemont
Powers
Mooroe
Portsmouth
James Davis
Cincinna
Elmore Reed
Reed
Harry Hannah
Olin Maxfield
B. H. Wilson
Dayton
Chas. F. Davis
George Halse
H. M. Wymer
John Simcox
Georgetown
C. J. Poeltz
Allan Harris
Jolly Sewing Club
Lavina McCollum
John Gatte
Strat Down
Azereue
American Magazine
Lydia
Croesus
Evansville
Ind
Ohio River
Clermont
United Netherlands
Previre
Ingersoll Ingersoll
Mr. Ingersoll
Illinois
United States
Grange News
E. R. Ungethuem
Clarence N. Young
Ohio
Prpetey School
Guild
Circle 2
H. L. Nichols
Traction
Cininnati
Hamilton
Clermont County
B. Nichols
L H. Speidelarold
D. Nichols
Hugh C. Nichols
Russell Speidel
Ichols
Speidel & Nichols
T-Law
Hamilton Building
Main Street
Frank Davis
Edwin’. Ely
Forrest Bkly
Uy & Ely
Aarforn
First National Park
James W. Walker
Awson BE
Bradley
Ienal Bank
K. Cor
4Th and
Walnut Sts
Uipeness
Lucian H. Dawson
New Richmond
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