Day in Prag Portrays Berlin Contrast and Prague Sights
The narrative contrasts Berlin’s modern bustle with Prague’s medieval charm. It describes Elbe valley views toward Prag, King Charles Bridge, Wallenstein palace relics, the old cathedral, witch of Prague lore, and Prague’s ancient Jewish quarter with a twelfth century synagogue still in use.
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Prag
Berlin
Thirgarten
Elbe
King Charles Bridge
Count Wallenstein
Schiller
Wallenstein
Cologne
Ths
Alchem Rts
Gothe
Aaron
Levi
Europe
Jerusalem
Batavia Orchestra Sets Records for Excellence in Clermont
The Batavia Orchestra, renowned in Clermont and neighboring counties, organized almost eleven years ago and continues to surpass its prior achievements. It specializes in commencement music and is already booking dates for this class of work.
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Clermont
Contrasting Vienna and Prague Through an Old World Wander
In a reflective piece Elizabeth Mary Perkins contrasts Vienna's sunny modernity with Prague's antiquated charm. She recalls wandering Prague's byways where shadows of history rise at midday and linger in the memory, leaving a haunting sense of place.
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Vienna
Prag
Elizabeth Mary Perkins
Ladies Guild Dinner at Jamieson's Hall March 29
The M. E. guild ladies host a dinner Saturday evening from 5 to 8 at Jamieson's hall. Menu includes mashed potatoes, deviled eggs, warm rolls, veal loaf, macaroni, cold slaw, ice cream, cake and coffee. Easter candies, aprons and novelties will be sold.
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M. E. Guild
Jamieson’s Hall
Mrs Hastings Proposes Man Not Boss of Wife in New York
Mrs Henry Hardings of New York argues that husbands are over subordinated and women who rule men are to be envied by few. The piece notes Ohio men enjoy broad freedom and typically boss the ranch, implying regional contrasts in domestic power dynamics.
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Henry Hardings
New York
Ohio
New Richmond Residents Unhappy Over Street Railway Plans
New Richmond faces embarrassment over street railway and sewer work on Main Street. Citizens oppose T rails flush or atop ties while railroads resist laying tracks, and they dislike telephone poles, preferring iron poles. No clear remedy seems available.
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New Richmond
Main Street
Heel Factory Buildings to Be Completed by June First
At the Improve ment Club meeting bids were opened for a 40 by 100 foot frame building and a 98 by 33 foot brick structure adjoining the brick yard switch. Jeremiah wins contract at 5500 with local labor clause. completion is set for June first.
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Improvement Club
Heel Works
C. W. Gest
A. BR. Clark
J. L. H. Barr
H.C. Jeremiah
Barr
Jeremiah
Nominations Open in Batavia Spring Balloting
Batavia voters nominate candidates from both parties for city offices. Republicans name Clerk G H Kain Treasurer E B Rush Council P F Jamieson G W Anderson T D Carter Marshal Homer M Kain Cemetery Trustee C B Griftis Water Works and Electric Light Trustee J L Moore Board of Education Dr N E Bradley Max Syler. Democrats name Clerk Joseph Shlopkins withdrawn Treasurer John Miller Council Thomas Dustin Thomas Glancy G A Frazier Marshal Al Boles Cemetery Trustee Simeon Teasdale Water Works Trustee Alfred Johnson Board of Education Lew Buerkle Jos I Beck.
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G. H. Kain
E. 8. Rush
P. F. Jamieson
G. W. Anderson
T. D. Carter
Homer M. Kain
C. 8. Griftis
J. L. Moore
Board of Education
N. E. Bradley
Max Syler
Joseph Shlopkins
John Miller
Thomas Dustin
Thomas Glancy
G. A. Frazier
al Boles
Simeon Teasdale
Water Works
Alfred Johnson
Lew Buerkle
Jos I, Beck
Bell Telephone brings exchange expansion to county towns
The Bell Telephone Company, backed by Cincinnati capital, is rapidly building pole lines and extending exchanges across the county. Batavia will gain an exchange with about forty subscribers, while Amelia New Richmond and Milford exchanges are planned. Subscribers gain toll-free calls within the county and a twenty percent discount to points outside, with local hiring prioritized. The rollout covers thirteen towns so far, with many more to be added, linking communities from Milford to Bethel and Williamsburg to Glen Este.
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Bell Telephone Company
Batavia
Bell Company
Cincinnati Capital
Cincinnati
Williamsburg
Bethel
Amelia
New Richmond
Milford
Cincinnati Company
Owensville
Moscow
Baldwin
Glen Este
Olive Branch
Brazier
Mt. Carmel
Hamlet
Mt. Holly
Bantam
New Palestine
Clermontville
Leradee
Nicholsville
Pt. Isabel
Marathon
Blowville
Tlenning’s Mills
Tabasco
Sparks on Local Rails Signal Progress Near Bethel
Local rail work by the C. G. & P. company advances to near Bethel with heavy masonry planned for the Oliye Branch power house. Boilers have arrived. brickwork waits on foundation and floorings. Trestles on the C. G. P. line are being filled. Turkey Creek crossing grade raised above sixty feet. Right of way grants are being renewed along Georgetown to Sardinia.
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C. G. &?. Company
Bethel
Oliye
Turkey Creek Bottom
Miami Bridge
Columbia
Georgetown
Sardinia
Corn Crop Prospects Lift Farmers With High Prices
American farmers expect solid returns if corn yields are normal this year. A strong market, shaped by a history of high prices, should keep profits up even with possible harvest uncertainties. The piece argues that low yields last year won’t trigger big price drops and notes broad economic benefits if crops perform well. Doan's Ointment is endorsed for itching piles.
Batavia Schools Announce Class of 1902 Members
The Batavia schools close on Friday May 2. The class of 1902 includes Stella Brown Mary Jeffries Margaret Long Mary Orebaugh Maud Pindell Ella D. Zimmerman John Drummond Allen Roudebush Walter Smith. Commencement time not fixed. due notice will be given.
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Batavia
Stella Brown
Mary Jeffries
Margaret Long
Mary Orebaugh
Maud Pindell
Ella D. Zimmerman
John Drummond
Allen Roudebush
Walter Smith
Mary E Perkins Sends Bright European Letter From Berlin
In a letter from Germany, Mary E Perkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwie Perkins of Washington describes her Bryn Mawr Seminary grand prize scholarship and year’s travel in Europe. Accompanied by her mother she writes of enjoying the trip and the lively tone of her correspondence.
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Germany
Mary E. Perkins
Edwie Perkins
Washington
Hubbard Shot Dead After Attempted Kidnap in Jefferson Township
In Jefferson township George Hubbard a man from the Bad Lands attacked Old Man Garrett by demanding Hubbard’s daughter become a housekeeper. Hubbard was shot with a shotgun during the confrontation and died. Garrett was arrested but later dismissed.
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Jefferson Township
George Hubbard
Garrett
Hubbard
Mr. Garrett
Secretary Root Praises Adjutant General Corbin in Army Bill Remarks
Secretary Root lauds Adjutant General Corbin as essential to the army system saying it would have collapsed without his strength and capacity. Chicago visitor Mr Wolf and Milwaukee’s Mr Smith toured Batavia last week en route to Cincinnati to conduct business and visit relatives.
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Root
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Corbin
Mr. Wolf
Chicago
Mr. Smith
Milwaukee
Batavia
Cincinnati
Smith
Mia
Carrie Kain
John Grant
A. M. Smith
C. (. Smith
California
West
Summer water trips from Detroit via 60 mile route
Many plan a one day summer outing for recreation and education by water to Detroit and the nearby St. Clair river resort and Belle Isle. The Greyhound steamer with capacity 3,000 will provide ample pleasure as booking begins daily and a 100 day season approaches.
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Detroit
St. Clair River
Belle Isie
Island Park
Greyhound
J. W. Conran
Toledo
County board action calls for court recovery of mispaid funds
The Courier notes a resolution from Commissioner Wood presented March 21 urging tax payer representation to collect or sue over funds paid unlawfully from Clermont county treasury. The board rejects compromise offers and directs prosecutor Nichols to block consent entries. Resolution aims to guide future county transactions. Prof Harl Kirkpatrick of Tobarco schools visited Batavia friends Saturday.
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the Courier
Wood
Board of County Commissioners
Clermont County
Examiner Wood
Nichols
John W. Davis
Oqausy
W.H. Woop
Harl Kirkpatrick
Tobarco Schools
Batavia Friends
Golden wedding in Batavia marks 75 years together
The Rev. Robinson Ely and wife celebrated their golden wedding in Batavia after marrying in 1852. Ely, 76, and his wife, 75, were honored by friends with a grand banquet, gifts, and reminiscences of a life spent in faith, service, and community.
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Robinson Ely
Meredith
Batavia
Miss Weaver
Ely
Mr. Ely
New York
M. Jamieson
John Grant
Eee
M. E. Church
Bailey
Commissioners decide bills and bids at recent session
County proceedings list bills allowed for supplies and services from multiple vendors. Contracts awarded include abutment work on Maple Creek turnpike and culvert repairs in Wayne and Jackson townships. The Boston annexation petition was passed and free turnpike bids were opened for Sections 2 and 3 Beckenridge Bolander Ayers. Adjournment set for April 1. Foley's Honey and Tar promoted by local druggists.
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John Bunn
F. M Pursell
John Kelch
Ee Fridman Lumber Co
G Bly
Feester
Ohio
Bent White
E. M. Dumford
Wm. Nichols
Meeker
Advance
Elk Lick Bridge
Beckelheimer
Marathon
Lorado Turnpike
John Sutton
C.H. Wiltsee
W.H. McNeill
Beck
W. Yeager
Barrett Bros
B. N. Henderson
Bethel Lutedi
W.H. Anderson & Co
Archer & Utter
Maple Creek Turnpike
Joseph Kenpvard
Wayne Township
J. W. Snell
Jackson Township
Boston
New Territory
Beckenridge
Cady Bagis Stuties
Decree and Civil Actions in County Court
Partition cases include sher McClanahan v McClanahan and others and Ines v Wilson with willful absence and name restoration of Layla. Confirmation of reports and sale orders in Kate Armacost and Helen Clasgens actions. New suits list Emmons and Weaver v Wood Pursell Sutton for $7987.83 on a road contract.
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Sher McClanahan
Mary McClanahan
Ines
Ida Wilson
Lanham
Chas. Lanham
Irene Davis Waite
James Edwin Waite
Layla
Kate Armacost
Orion Clark
William Hendrixon
A. J. Bryant
Water Street
Halington
Helen Clasgens
Anthony G. Olberding
D.J. Emmons
James W. Weaver
Wood
Pursell and Sutton
Clermont County
Largest beef killed near Oblo weighing 2510 pounds
The carcass weighed 2510 pounds and sold for 100 dollars. It came from the farm of Milt Roudebush and was noted as the finest and largest animal ever laid on the Oblo meat blocks. The fat and meat details describe a prime, tender carcass prepared under expert handling.
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Lewis Buerkle
Sebastian
Milt Roudebush
Oblo
Temperance Leaders Address Blanchester Crowd
Mrs Lillian M N Stevens national president of the W C T U and Miss Anna Gordon vice president at large lectured to a full Blanchester audience on Prohibition in Maine and child welfare work The visiting leaders earlier toured Hillsboro origin of the temperance movement The W C T U claims about 500000 members in 51 counties with Ohio hosting around ten thousand members including several hundred in Clermont county
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Lillian M. N. Stevens
Portland
Maine
Woman’s Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Anna Gordon
Blanchester
Union and Loyal Temperance Legion
Edenton
West Woodville
Hillsboro
Stevens
Loyal Temperance Legion
United States
England
Ohio
Clermont County
Ice mining venture formed in Colorado caves
A new company forms to mine ice in Colorado caves promising regular quarrying and an ice supply “forever or nearly so” while noting the vast resource and long life of the operation.
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Colorado
Whistling Workman Sparks Awe in Dennison Corner
A six foot laborer with rosy cheeks and a crowbar works the Dennison corner hole while whistling loudly. A bystander admires his strength and health, noting his cheerful spirit amid hard labor. Weekly pay totals 10.50 with nightly rest and appetite described, while many would envy his vigor.
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Weilding
Dennison
Goliah
Sampson
Market Holds Steady as Breaks Appear Through Week
Tobacco market shows three sizable breaks on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday with prices steady for sound stock though new crop and low grades show irregularities. Large number of bogsheads in poor condition hurts buyers while old crop offerings remain fair with strong demand for high quality color and hogsheads.
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Colery
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Newtonsville
Mt. Pisgah
Laurel
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Williamsville
Lindale
Lakes
Gulf
Atlantic Ocean
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Montana
Corn Crop Prospects
Doan
Old Adams
Monter
Foley
John Bunn & Son
Burkle
Temperance
Traffic Mangagers Association
Windsor Terrace
Cassini
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