Young Life Cut Short by Accidental Gun Discharge
Carroll Smith, 15, near Loveland, was guiding his spring plowing when his gun discharged while passing it through a fence rail. A shot to the abdomen damaged his kidneys and navel, he walked home for aid, died Sunday at Christ Hospital Cincinnati from hemorrhage and shock after transfer. Funeral held Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epring
Carrol Smith
Loveland
Young Smith
Carrol
Harrlammert
Christ Hospital
Cincinnati
Woman's Club Meeting At Mrs Edna Nichols Home
The Woman's club meets Saturday afternoon at 2 80 at the home of Mrs Edna Nichols. Program includes Home Day responses a favorite recipe The New Housekeeping by Mrs Geneveve Hulick Music The Food Problem by Mrs Werner Reading by Mrs Kain The Woman of Tomorrow by Mrs Minnie Griffith Conversation Pet Economics led by Miss Melle Stark. She looketh well to the ways of her household and eateth not the bread of idleness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New Housekeeping
Geneveve Hulick
Werner
Kain
Minnie Griffith
Melle Stark
Easter Dinner Hosted by Woman's Helping Circle
A pleasant evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wilson on March 21 featured the Women’s Helping Circle of Old Bethel church entertaining husbands, families and guests. Fifty covers for a chicken dinner were served, followed by recitations from Miss Camille South and Miss Billie King. Music by Miss Camille South, Miss Helen Morehead, Miss Gladys Wilson and Messrs Shields and Ely accompanied the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wilson
Old Bethel Church
Camille South
Bethel
Billie King
Helen Morehead
Gladys Wilson
Messrs
Shields
Ely
Shooting in Ripley Leads to Arrest in Self Defense Claim
Last Friday night in Ripley Navy Woodward shot Joseph Lewis at a colored restaurant around 10 o'clock. The bullet hit the back, shattered a rib, and Woodward, in jail at Georgetown awaiting grand jury, admits the shooting and asserts self defense.
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Ripley
Navy Woodward
Joseph Lewis
Georgetown
Major Dion Williams appointed to command in Peking China
Williamsburg hosts Major and Mrs. Dion Williams for a farewell week as he moves from Navy Intelligence in Washington to command of American forces protecting foreign Legislation in Peking. The officer, a Fleet Marine Officer famed aboard the Big Cruiser, treks to China with Lieutenant Colonel prospects and two years of service ahead in good health.
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Williamsburg
Dion Williams
China
Fleet Marine
Office of Naval Intelligence
Washington
Navy
Williame
Peking
Foreign Service
Williams
Boys Grow Corn For Free Washington Trip Contest
The Clermont Agricultural Society offers one free Washington trip to the boy or girl who grows the most corn on one acre. The age limit is raised to 20 years. Banks in Highland County may support similar offers. Blanks available from Secretary Sandles at Columbus.
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Washington
Clermont Agricultural Society
Highland County
Sandles
Columbus
Primaries Changes Now Under Consideration in Ohio
The Times-Star reports on statewide primary legislation awaiting House concurrence and governor signature. The Lowry bill sets August primaries for nominations and April presidential preference votes, with petitions or primaries for townships and small municipalities. It warns that absence of petitions could create non-partisan ballots and crowding on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Star
House
Senate
Ohio
Seward
Death of Khadijah Grant in Hutchinson Kansas
Khadijah M Grant died Friday evening March 14 in Hutchinson after a brief illness from blood poisoning. Born 1859 in Batavia Ohio she taught 25 years and was noted as a kindergarten teacher. Active in the Methodist Church D A R P E O and a P E O member she was honored by a large Hutchinson gathering and burial followed in Batavia with family members from Texas and local friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khadijah Grant
Hutchinson
Kansas
Khadijah M. Grant
John
Anna Grant
Batavia
Methodist Church
P. E. D. Society
Joseph F. Grant
Galveston
Texas
William F. Grant
Vanderbuilt
Mary
Grant
Jennie Penn
Burdsall
M. BE. Church
Junge
James B. Swing
E. Belt
School Board of
Calf Slaughter Restrictions Proposed to Lower Beef Cost
Chief Food Inspector R B Blum asks State Senator Louis P Cook to sponsor a bill making it an offense to slaughter calves under one year old. He estimates 60 000 young calves are killed yearly in Cincinnati, noting each saved calf could gain about 200 pounds over a year.
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Cincinnati
R. B. Blum
Louis P. Cook
Bloom
Blum
Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Dress Code For Women
An Ohio representative from Hamilton county introduced a bill to regulate women’s fashion. The plan calls for a governor appointed commission of three men aged 50 to 80, plus a minister, a parent of three children, and a social worker to set clothing limits including neck exposure and prohibited transparent stockings and lace trimmed outer garments. The bill, likely a stunt to embarrass the legislature, targets public dress rules and adds to many bills before the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Capelle
Hamilton County
Hillsboro Gazette
Batavia Boy A Murderer Escapes Asylum
Charles Walters a Batavia native and son of the late David Walters escaped Long View asylum last Saturday and killed his friend Mr Watson. Walters was arrested and refused to discuss the shooting. He will likely be sent back to the asylum while investigators probe where he got the revolver and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Walters
Batavia
David Walters
Longview
Watson
Ripley
Walters
Moon Eclipse Dawned Over City on March 22
A lunar eclipse occurred in the early hours of March 22 just after 4 AM, but few residents appear to have noticed. The report notes the event happened shortly after 4 o clock and observers were sparse.
Ohio Flood Deluge Brings Severe Rural and City Damage
Ohio endures record rain and wind with major flooding. Bridges destroyed, roads washed out, rail lines disrupted, and farmlands damaged across counties. Cities including Dayton Hamilton Columbus report heavy losses. officials warn of vast destruction and promise full report next week.
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Ohio
East Fork
Big Miami
Dayton
Hamilton
Columbus
Omaha
Nebraska
The Old Homestead Synopsis
A three act era piece follows a summer day at the Old Homestead where Uncle Joshua has fun and trouble in New York. Joshua reunites with his boy Ruben during a winter night at the Old Homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Homestead
Joshua
New York
Ruben
Is It Murder in the Dick Moberly Case Near the Crab
Dick Moberly of Clayton township Brown county was found dead near a railroad track with a severely injured scalp and fractured ribs. Authorities report mystery surrounds the death with possible robbery and accidental killing theories. two strangers left the area and remain unseen as investigators probe motive and causes. The piece notes school measles and events, but centers on the pending murder inquiry.
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Dick Moberly
Clayton Township
Brown County
Cincinnati
Moberly
Judge Davis Explains Initiative Referendum at New Richmond
Judge Frank Davis from the common pleas bench spoke at the W. I. T. U. meeting in New Richmond on March 16. A large audience attended to hear his very interesting explanation of the Initiative and Referendum.
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Frank Davis
Common Pleas Bench
New
Richmond
Batavia Man Denies Cincinnati Robbery Report
A Batavia man Jesse O Weaver is said to have been robbed of 860 dollars in Cincinnati by two women. His family denies the tale saying he left Batavia Friday morning with less than 100 dollars and is a capable man. The report is considered gossip.
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Batavia
Jesse O' Weaver
Batavia Township
Cincinnati
James Weaver
Special Meetings at Ten Mile Presbyterian Church
A series of special meetings begins March 94 at the Ten Mile Presbyterian Church continuing to April 4. Able sermons on chosen subjects will be delivered. the public is invited to attend and enjoy the treat in store.
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Ten Mile Presbyterian Church
Arbor Day Observed At Batavia Schools
Friday April 4 designated Arbor Day by Governor Cox. All schools must hold exercises on the day. Batavia schools will conduct appropriate activities to honor the occasion.
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Cox
Batavia
Now in Season for Horse Bills and Folders
Parties may consult this office before ordering horse bills or folders. Prices reasonable and satisfaction guaranteed. Work delivered while you wait. Electros available for different horse breeds. Bring in your work.
Studebaker autos gain ground in Clermont County sales push
Dr G. VanHorn of Studebaker in Clermont County reports four cars delivered this spring with many prospects. The machine is praised for hill-climbing durability and workmanship, with demand rising and the car described as superior to others.
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G. 8. VanHorn
Studebaker Automobile Company
Clermont County
Studebaker
Country banks land state money at low rates
State money was awarded mainly to country banks last week, averaging 3.763 cents per cent. The coin is not desirable as it may be called in. after buying bonds and deposits as security and paying high interest, profits are small. It is presumed the time is near when this money will beg to be offered at such prices. Experience is a good teacher.
Birthday Party Honors Helen Heinrici With Egg Gifts
Little Helen Heinrici hosted about 30 playmates last Friday from 4 to 6 pm to celebrate her ninth birthday. The children enjoyed games and conversation, received colored Easter eggs as souvenirs, and were treated to ice cream and cake at a concluding luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Heinrici
Helen
Batavia Class Of 1918 Named In Graduation List
The Batavia graduating class of 1918 includes Ella Nichols Lydia Bers Ruth Weaver Hazel Wilson Alice Dial Addie B Foster Clara Boetsz Cornelia Carter Danny Bly Gertrude Gelvin Jessie Davidson Homer Wymer Benjamin Johnson Oscar Brothers Donald Jamieson Walter Barker Duke Dodeworth. Of the ten Democratic senators on the appropriations committee eight are from southern states with one from a densely populated or manufacturing state.
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Batavia
Ella Nichols
Lydia Bers
Ruth Weaver
Hazel Wilson
Alice Dial
Addie B. Foster
Clara Boetsz
Cornelia Carter
Danny Bly
Gertrude Gelvin
Jessie Davidson
Homer Wymer
Benjamin Johnson
Oscar Brothers
Donald Jamieson
Walter Barker
Duke Dodeworth
Senate Appropriations Committee
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Woman’s Club
Edna Nichols
Mason Bryant
Clayton
Adams County
Leaves
Mise Imdia Sentency
Third Street Christian Church
Dean
B. Davis
Grocer
Sulphur Springs
Ington
City Hall
Batavia Band and Orchestra
Joshua Whitcomb
Beeeeeenreee
Geo. A. Keen
Tilda Whitcomb
Mre
W. O. Griffith
Rickety
Anneee Feeeeenenes
Kate Doughty
Cyrus Prime
Nellie Patterson
Eeene Jamieson
Jack Hazard
Retaioeda
M. Titus Rothest
Granville Mead
Henry Hopkins
J. J. Kidd
Seeereeerensenees CO
Slade
Judge Patterson J
Griffith Ruben Whitcomb
Jas. Lewis
Bechtel
O.N. Young
Children Ilee
Nash's Pharmacy
Batavia Orchestra
Mr. Crab
Rondebush
United States
Johnny Appleseed
Duke Dodsworth
Town Hall
Burlew
Wm. L. Phelps
Yale
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