Carbolic Acid Linked to Batavia Man's Death in Battle Creek
Battle Creek dispatch dated May 1 reports C. P. Anderson, recent Cincinnati registrant, found dead in his New Williams House room. The death appears caused by carbolic acid amid personal crisis. Letters from J. G. Reed of Middletown and L. C. Reed of Excello surfaced. Anderson had a prior suicide attempt. his widow and young son reside in Batavia.
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Battle Creek
C. P. Anderson
Cincinnati
New Williams House
Anderson
J. G. Reed
Middletown
Four Brown County Personal Crises In Two Days
Brown County reports four self destruction cases in two days three by hanging and one by knife. Victims include James Heizer found in an outhouse, ex Sheriff Campbell in Alton, Andrew Peddicord a Clermont veterinarian, and Chris Wiles a 76 year old veteran who slashed his throat. The events end a tragic chapter noted as the longest in Brown county history.
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Brown County
Georgetown
James Heizer
Bhimself
Mr. Heizer
Campbell
Alton
Illinois
Andrew Peddicord
Clermont
Brown
Chris. Wiles
12Th
Ohio Volunteers
Col. Lowe
Knights of Pythias gathering in San Francisco with grand fraternal displays
The National Biennial Gathering of the Knights of Pythias will be held in San Francisco from August 10 to 12. The city aims to surpass all past fraternal conventions with lavish floral displays from Santa Clara Marin and Sonoma counties, free fruit distributions, mining demonstrations, and a parade featuring 15000 Knights of the Uniform Bank escorted by the National Guard and U S army units. Special transport rates and other pageantry are planned.
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Knights of Pythias
San Francisco
California
United States
Santa Clara
Marin
Sonoma
Knights of the Uniform Bank
National Guard of
United States Army
Runaway team on Hulick Terrace causes loud scene
A runaway team on Hulick Terrace at Judge Hulick’s hill caused heavy property damage as the wagon loaded with household goods crashed through the barnyard, damaged trees and furniture, and wrecked lawn decorations before stopping after a tree halted both horses. No injuries reported and Burdock Blood Bitters is advertised at the end.
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Judge Hulick
Hulick
New Scheme to Fool Farmers Nets Sharpers
A swindler gang travels counties selling minute described buggies for 50 dollars then offers cheaper models at 40 dollars. A second man appears with a mortgage claim for 50 dollars, trapping farmers who have paid 40. The result is farmers buy and often keep the buggy while losing extra funds.
Proceedings of County Commissioners Contracts Awarded
County commissioners document money paid in and out, bids received, and contracts awarded. Records list items, suppliers, amounts, dates, and officials overseeing the proceedings.
Batavia High School to Hold 21st Commencement
Batavia Public Schools announce the 21st annual Batavia High School commencement for Friday May 9 at 8 PM. Nine graduates will receive diplomas with Stella Brown and John Drummond among speakers and organizers. program includes invocations, music, class prophecy, and diplomas. Tickets cost 20 cents and seating opens at Beck's Pharmacy.
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Batavia High School
Batavia Orchestra
Stella Brown
John Drummond
Mary Jeffries
Margaret Long
Mary Orebaugh
Maud Pindell
Allen Roudebush
Walter Smith
Ella D. Zimmerman
John Drummmond
Wes Ytettiee
Prue Ee
Cavalier
H. W. Bailey
The
Ayrshire Ploughman
Maud Pindel
Washington
Ella D. Drummond
Nea Neegan
Howard Billman
Amelia High School
Fraf
Slye
Cincinnati
Batavia
R. E. Armacost
Amelia
How Cheap Baking Powder Is Made
New York Health Department seized a cheap baking powder sold in a city department store. Samples showed an alum powder composed of alum and pulverized rock. The dangerous substance was destroyed. high cost cream of tartar brands are the safest and most economical choice.
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Health Department of
New York
Health Department
Fox Hounds Chase Through Village Following Capture
Morning village alarmed by a fox hunt as hounds streamed through the streets pursuing a fox once chased by Buerkle and Dobbs. Dobbs plans to take three dogs to Tennessee with the fox mascot for his city’s ball team. Ohio claims new championship in fox hound breeding. Sold by Dr. John Bunn & Son Batavia.
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Mr. Buerkle
John Dobbs
Nashville
Tennessee
John Knauer
Highland County
Buerkle
Mr. Dobbs
Clermont
Dr Thomas Hulick Establishes Practice in Evanston
The Evanston News notes Dr Thomas Hulick, a Miami Medical College graduate, has permanently located in Evanston. He opened offices behind Green & Co’s drug store on Montgomery road and quickly built a growing practice. Appointed health officer, he is endorsed by village officials and becoming a popular figure in local society. At Kilne's, fruits and vegetables.
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Evanston
Tom Hulick
Thomas Hulick
Green & Co
Montgomery Road
Hulick
Miami Medical College
Clermont County
Meally
Board of Health
Urban manufactures in the sixth district reported in census
The census notes Wilmington with 61 establishments and a $247,752 capital in urban manufacturing, along with Hillsboro 45 Lebanon 72 Washington D C 67 Xenia 106 and Clinton 162 establishments with $548 03 capital and 219 firm members. It cites Brown Clermont Fayette Highland Miami Montgomery Warren counts and mentions Batavia's boom and trolley line improvements boosting Clermont county with about a thousand jobs. Terrible plagues those itching diseases of the skin. Dean's Ointment cures at any drug store.
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Wilmington
Hillsboro
Lebanon
Washington D. H
Xenia
Clinton County
Brown
Clermont
Fayette
Highland
Miami
Montgomery
Warren
Clinton Republican
Batavia
Clermont County
Dean
Sheriff Speidel Visits Mansfield Col ony Officers Praised
Sheriff Speidel visited Mansfield last week with Fuller and Carter sent from the common pleas court on an Indeterminate sentence. He commends the Clermont colony’s officers and calls the facility the best managed of its kind, attributing high hygiene and perfect ventilation to its water service and order. He carried greetings from Mansfield friends who expect to visit within the year. In Warren county the Sales murder case witnesses recanted, prompting a noile motion by the prosecuting attorney for perjury charges as the judge reserved decision. Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup ad ends.
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Updike
John Bunn
Lockwood & White
H. A. Rice
Washington Township
W. G. Fenwick
G. W. Gunderley
Rhodes
Tom South
Dayton Blank Book Company
Sey Webb Stationery Company
L. M. Prince
Etes Peeens Esbtes
Grant Purkhiser
Robert Clark Company
N.T. Daily
E. H. Thiery
E. Nichols
Archer
Peren
J. H. Burnett
Boscay Pont
John Gaul
Stonelick Bridge
Charles Willis
Bethel
Maple Turnpike
Frank Fridman
Perch
W.S. Houston
Champion Bridge Co
Wayne Township
Ralph McKay
Lickeet
Keen Bros
Meyers & Beck
Miles Bicking
James Hillen
H. C. Speidel
Office Angeles
Gales Co
Joss
Utter & Archer
Dug Utter
Yamiber
C. Ely
Fuller
Carter
Branch Hill Turnpike
Yoo Leah
Allen Glancy
Speidel
Mansfield
Young Fuller
Common Pleas Court
Clermont
Warren County
Clark
Engagement of Tat Ian and Hatfield Announced
Miss Mary Louise Tat Ian and George Bennett Hatfield announce their engagement and plan a June wedding. Lula Mattox daughter of Elijah and Mrs Mattox of Amelia married April 26 to Emmett C. Baker of Peoria Illinois. The bride wore white organdy and carried bridal roses. Rev James Baker father of the groom performed the ceremony at the Baker home in Peoria.
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Mary Louise Tat Ian
George Bennett Hatfield
Lula Mattox
Elijah Mattox
Amelia
Emmett C. Baker
Peoria
Ilinois
James Baker
Important Meeting for Batavia Citizens
Citizens of Batavia and vicinity urged to attend a meeting at the courthouse tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock to discuss building a traction line to Batavia. The event is billed as of high interest and benefit to local residents and asks for large, spirited, and unanimous attendance.
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Batavia
Court House
Two insanity cases before probate court. hearings continued
Jacob Fishback of Mt. Carmel appeared on a sanity warrant. The court delayed decision until Saturday, releasing him on his own recognizance after he promised to call witnesses. Morris Doyle of Loveland, a railroad worker, showed mania from drinking. the court kept his case under supervision in the park to regain balance.
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Jacob Fishback
Mt. Carmel
Fishback
Griffith
Lewis Buerkle
Shafe Boles
Loveland
Morris Doyle
Ife
Death of Mrs Wagerman after fall at 85
Mrs. George Wagerman died Monday night from injuries after a fall two weeks earlier. She was 85, had felt comparatively healthy, and planned spending the easter season with daughter Mrs. A C Lytle in Norwood. She leaves many friends in the county.
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George Wagerman
Ed Whitaker
Mt. Nolly
Euumel
A.C. Lytle
Norwood
Young twins form a street organ act in town
Earl Bunn and Albert Stump, five years old, partnered to operate a hand organ with a monkey in town. Bunn built a crude organ from a starch box and a coffee mill crank while Stump sang and climbed poles. They earned coins until authorities dissolved the venture with an official ukase.
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Earl Bunn
Albert Stump
Monkey
Straightway
Bunn
Stump
Ukase
Death of Madison County Democrat editor sparks farewell from Batavia
John Grant travels to London at the notification of M. L. Bryan’s illness and imminent death. Toby Bryan, longtime editor born in Batavia, led the local Democrat and built a respected paper. His passing will be mourned by many across the county. Captain John Kiloe plans Kilne’s addition sales and refurbishes his Main street block, aiming to enhance Batavia’s growth with prime locations and better town progress.
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John Grant
London
Madison County
Charles Bryan
Madison County Democrat
M. L. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Toby
Chester Bryan
Samuel Medary
Sun
Ife
Democrat
Bryan
Batavia
John Kiloe
Cincinnati
A.J. McNair
Kilne
Teels
Tng Cutamn
Bethel Votes Against Liquor Sales in Election
In Bethel last Sunday a 60 vote majority denied liquor sales. The town will remain a strictly cool water municipality for the next two years.
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Bethel
New Postmaster at Felicity Named in Town Favor
W. E. Moore appointed postmaster at Felicity replacing Miss Kate Quarry who held the office for several years. Moore is a staunch Republican and his selection is popular. Quarry retires with the thanks and good wishes of the community.
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W. E. Moore
Felicity
Kate Quarry
Mr. Moore
Miss Quarry
What a pity Io is and the neighbor’s conduct
The piece criticizes a neighbor whose actions scandalize the community and foreclose a mortgage left the family homeless, while hoping for better behavior. It contrasts neighborly ethics with spring’s promise and celebrates a nature themed book in a six thousandth edition.
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Lebanon
A Mar
Miles praised as top Welsh singer at Cincinnati festival
Critics hail Mr Gwilym Miles as the greatest Welsh vocalist in the country with a rich barytone voice. He rose from Lima Ohio youth to national acclaim, while early ticket sales at the Cincinnati May Festival show strong demand and premium seating, signaling a highly anticipated event beginning May 15.
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Gwilym Miles
Elijah
Miles
Ohio
Fiuith
Lima
Bist
Politis Aly
United States
H. B. Hall
St. Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Reading
West
Siza
Recuy & My
Music
Toledo Steamer Service Aids Summer Outings
The notice proclaims daily sailings from Toledo at 0:15 a m with connections to Detroit via Steamers City of Toledo and Tashimaoo for St Clair Plata and Port Huron. It promotes the daylight route through Lake Erie Lake St Clair and the St Clair River aboard the new steel Steamer Greyhound capacity 000 persons with J W Conrad Toledo as general agent.
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Toledo
Detroit
City of Toledo
Tashimaoo
St. Clair
Plata
Port Huron
Lake Erie
Lake St. Clair
St Clair River
Veolee of America
Greyhound
J. W. Conrad
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New State Normal
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