Westbound travel notes from Seattle to Portland by sea rail
The writer details a Seattle farewell on September 5 as they choose a Pacific voyage from Flavel to San Francisco via rail to Portland. They comment on Washington dairies and future milk potential, describe Columbia willamette river travel to Portland, discuss salmon wheel traps, critique Portland station, visit Council Crest and city hall, and note smoke obscuring views from the summit before continuing by steamer toward Flavel.
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Cincinnati
San Francisco
Seattle
Pacific Ocean
Flavel
Columbia River
Northern Pacific
Portland
Low ‘Sound
Washington
Holland
Denmark
Canaan
Kelso
Vancouver
Willamette
Grand Trunk Railway
Tacoma
Everett
Pacific Coast
Collect
George H. Himes
Council Crest
Columbia
Cascades
Dean
Oregon
T. A. Pinkham
Play at Town Hall Benfits Odd Fellows and Rebecca Lodges
Home talent opens Friday evening April 7 at Town Hall under Lola E. Painter’s direction. Painter, an elocution expert and Boston School of Dramatic Art alumna, expects a strong cast. Proceeds go to Odd Fellows and Rebecca lodges. Special scenery planned. Admission 15c children 25c adults. all seats reserved.
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Town Hall
Lola E. Painter
School of Dramatic Art
Boston
Mass
Odd Fellows
Rebecca
Cincinnati Coffin Co Defends Single Undertaker Policy
The Cincinnati Coffin Co. issues a public letter from Cincinnati Ohio dated March 24 1916 addressing rumors that it refused to ship goods to other parties in Williamsburg Ohio. The company states it has long followed a policy of supplying high grade casket and funeral supplies to one undertaker in a town to maintain consistency and quality and to avoid misimpression.
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Cincinnati
N. T. Dailey
Williamsburg
THE
Cincinnati Coffin Co
Men's Meeting at Town Hall Draws Big Attendance
The town hall men's meeting grows in attendance and enthusiasm with orchestral music highly praised. Rev W K Anderson of Columbus and G W Weeden of Cincinnati deliver addresses on religious work and business leaders promoting God's kingdom. Next Sunday's address will be by Attorney Robt Harritt of Cincinnati with promises of a strong program.
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Town Hall
W. K. Anderson
Columbus
G. W. Weeden
Cincinnati
Mr. Anderson
Ohio State University
Weeden
God
Robt. Hargitt
State School Commissioner’s ruling on eight month school year
Pearson orders all superintendents to enforce the eight months requirement and warns that county superintendents are negligent if boards violate the law. Records show twenty five Ohio school boards breached the rule last year.
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Pearson
Ohio
Primary Ballots Issued With Presidential Preferential Open
Clermont county election clerk E O Lease reports sample ballots for the April 25 primaries. Each party provides two ballots: one for presidential preference and another for delegates and alternates to national and state conventions. Ballots show Republican nominees Burton Webster and no VP candidate. Democratic ballot lists Wilson with Marshall and Monnett for VP. This marks the first ballot under the new presidential preferential primary law.
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E. O. Lease
Clermont County
Secretary of State
Board of Elections
Theodore E. Burton
William Grant Webster
Chicago
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas R. Marshall
Frank S. Monnett
Columbus
Paul Howland
Cleveland
James E. Campbell
Grange Plans April Session and March Gatherings
Amelia Grange held an all day session on Saturday March 25 with degrees in the forenoon followed by a Grange dinner and a varied lecturer program including a skit by the sisters of Friday Afternoon at Feathertown School. Harvey Perin Deputy Master Clermont Hamilton counties invites all 4th degree and Grange members to Pomona Grange on April 8 at Amelia Grange hall beginning 10am.
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Amelia Grange
Big Grange
Sisters of
Feathertown
Eggsville
Katrina Brooder
Robinson
Pomona Grange
Amelia Grange Hall
Harriet Davidson
Ohio State Grange
Clermont County
Dickson
Harvey Perin
Clermont-Hamilton Counties
Taxpayers urged to read column on property listing rules
The notice directs taxpayers to a separate article detailing what property must be listed, exemptions allowed, and bonds to be paid. It emphasizes preparing for assessor visits in about two weeks by listing property accurately to avoid delays and clarify rights as head of household or a single person.
Wedding Dead James W. Wedding Felicity 90 Years Old
James W. Wedding of Felicity died last week at age 90, oldest resident. Native of Maryland he lived in Felicity most of life aside from California years. Once active at 60, influenza illness hastened his end. Survived by wife and three children. lifelong member of M B E church.
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James W. Wedding
Felicity
Maryland
California
la Grippe
M. BE. Church
Clermont Boy Becomes Key Driver for Local League
Ralph R. Walker, Business League assistant secretary, drives membership growth in Corsicana with persistent outreach. He promotes agricultural support, offers farmer help, and distributes agricultural bulletins. Walker, a Williamsburg native, is praised for his effort and agricultural training.
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Ralph R. Walker
Business League
Corsicana
League
Walker
Carsicdna
Texas
Mr. Walker
F. W. Walker
Williamsburg
Bethel man survives arsenic suicide attempt
Karl Dillman of Bethel attempted to end his life by swallowing arsenic last Sunday. The act was discovered in time to save him. Formerly employed at his father’s mill in Bethel and more recently in a Cincinnati machine shop, family troubles and dissipation are blamed. He has a wife and two children.
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Karl Dillman
Bethel
Cincinnati
Mrs John Binning of Mt Holly Dies at 42
Mrs. John Binning of Mt. Holly died last Wednesday at 2 a.m. after a complication of diseases. She leaves a husband and two children. Funeral is Sunday at 1 p.m. from Christian chapel with burial at Mt. Moriah.
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John Binning
Mt. Holly
Christian Chapel
Mt. Moriah
Presbyterian agitators meet at chapel for church uplift
Last Friday night at 8 o’clock the Presbyterian agitators gathered in the chapel. The group, formed by church men, plans programs and a social menu prepared by the church ladies. Master of ceremonies P F Jamieson led a varied program including Means Social and Means Literary segments.
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Presbyterian Church
The
P. F. Jamieson
Martin
Luther York
M. R
Jenike
Charles Franz
Simpson
Certificates Granted to Teachers After March Examinations
Batavia county school examiners granted teaching certificates to 56 applicants in the March session. High school three years went to Inez Long Mabel E Curry Carl Bush Willard E Sims R E Moelker. Elementary three years to Madge Wakefield Elsie H Davis Helen Maxwell. one year to Lottie Remley Viola Maddox Florence Patton Alma Hunter Julia Sullivan Hazel Moore Edna Riebel Cecile Glancy. Special music three years to Leona Heizer. renewal two year certificates to Mabel Barrow Mary Hughes Crystal Cramer Emma Schelling Flora Chaney W D Shinkle Carl E Ansteatt Molin W King. Spring exams draw near.
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Batavia
Inez Long
Mabel E. Curry
Carl Bush
Willard E. Sims
R. E. Moelker
Madge Wakefield
Elsie H. Davis
Helen Maxwell
Lottie Remley
Viola Maddox
Florence Patton
Alma Hunter
Julia Sullivan
Hazel Moore
Edna Riebel
Cecil
Tobacco bed sowing and crop uncertainty in territory
Farmers report tobacco beds being burned in many areas while sowing is delayed by weather. The crop size hinges on fertilizer costs. Those with ground needing no fertilizer plan full plantings, while others face reduced acreage or cutting the season.
Record of Health: Batavia District Posts 45 Births and Deaths
In 1915 Batavia village and township No 188 reports 45 death permits issued and 45 birth certificates recorded. The birth rate statewide is higher than the death rate, marking the territory as one of the healthiest in the state.
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Batavia
Proposition to centralize school work in Loveland
Symmes township patrons propose closing Camp Dennison Symmes Washington Heights and Remington schools to move students to a central Loveland school. Transportation by wagon or motor truck would be arranged. Further developments to be announced.
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Symmes Township
Loveland
Camp Dennison
Symmes
Washington Heights
Remington
Sudden Death of Mrs L A Pattison Shocks Community
Mrs L A Pattison of near Owensville died suddenly from apoplexy last Thursday at 11 am. She had been in good health after a city trip and died at home at age 64. Funeral was held Saturday at 2 pm at the residence conducted by Rev Beckett with burial in the I O O F cemetery. cousins Miss Briggs of Illinois attended.
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L. A. Pattison
Owensville
Pike
Briggs
Illinois
Beckett
Christian Church
County to pay mad dog treatment bill dispute ends
Norval Montgomery of Byrd township was bitten by a mad dog. He sought reimbursement for pasteurization at a Columbus facility from the Board of Commissioners, which rejected the bill. He appealed to the Court of Common Pleas, but the court dismissed the appeal, ruling payment discretionary. The News-Democrat notes customary county payment may end, leaving patients to cover bills.
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Norval Montgomery
Byrd Township
Pasteur Institution
Columbus
Board of Commissioners
Montgomery
Court of Common Pleas
News- Democrat
Tax values for used automobiles by model year
The article states fair tax values for used cars by year: 1916 models 99 percent of list price, 1916 pre Jan 1 80 percent, 1915 50 percent, 1914 40 percent, 1918 80 percent, 1912 20 percent, and 1911 10 percent of list price.
Farm er Edward Nash Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot
Edward Nash a 64 year old farmer near Newtonville shot himself with a 38 caliber revolver while recovering from illness. He leaves a widow and no children. Nash moved from Cincinnati four years ago and faced discouragements. After a bout with la grippe he died instantly. Burial is set for Thursday.
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Edward Nash
Newtonnville
Cincinnati
la Grippe
Birthday Surprise for Mr and Mrs Neihof of Afton
On March 24 Mr and Mrs John Neihof of Afton were honored by relatives and friends for their birthdays. Mrs Neihof celebrated her 48th on March 24 while Mr Neihof marked his 60th on March 26. A 12 o clock dinner for 32 followed by baskets of food and music brought visitors from Newport Kentucky Tabasco Glen Este Elk Lick Williamsburg and other neighbors. The couple received many presents and well wishes for many returns of the day.
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John Neihof
Afton
Neihof
Mr. Neihof
Mary L. Thomas
Newport
Robi Thomas
Tabasco
Rosa
Eliza Ludlow
Earl Binkley
Glen Este
Reichel
Elk Lick
Ed Trost
Williamsburg
Behymer Returns After Completing Agricultural Course
George W Behymer of Amelia returns from Ohio State University Columbus after completing a three year agricultural course. He plans general farming and orchard development on his home farm during spring and summer vacation months.
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George W. Behymer
Amelia
College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
Columbus
German U B Church Holds Third Quarterly Meeting
The Batavia church will host the third quarterly meeting next Saturday evening and Sunday with Rev. J. C. Bremer presiding and preaching at all regular services. Everybody is invited. E. F. Wegner, pastor.
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Batavia
J. C. Bremer
E. F. Wegner
Batavia Mothers' Club Holds Meeting At School
The Batavia Mothers' Club met in the school building last Thursday afternoon. Dr M S Griffith gave an informed talk on Diseased Tonsils. Members discussed and pledged to earn $1 each for a school fund to be ready by the first October 1916 meeting.
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Batavia Mothers’ Club
M. S. Griffith
Mrs Cameron Dead In Batavia After Illness
Mrs John Cameron died at her Batavia home last Saturday at 3 p.m. after weeks of illness. Aged about 65, she leaves a husband four daughters one son and many grandchildren. Funeral from the residence at 1 p.m. Tuesday with burial in Union cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all.
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John Cameron
Batavia
Union Cemetery
Guest Day at Country Club No 50 Hosts Enjoyable Event
Thursday afternoon March 23 at Mrs Coats McKeever home hosted Country Club No 50 Guest Day. Program led by Mrs Holden featured Irish stories, papers on roses and higher education of women, music by Misses McKeever Foster and Miss Hill, and talks on asters plus current events. Elegant refreshments followed and members praised the event.
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Coats McKeever
Country Club
Holden
America
MaeKeever
Gladys McKeever
Dorothy Foster
Thelma Hill
Gladys
Brown
Miss Hill
Mabel Davidson
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Clermont Boy
U. B. Church
Mothers’ Club
Mrs. Cameron
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