Batavia High School Closes Year With Seniors Dinner
Juniors hosted a grand reception for seniors at the Armory in Batavia last Thursday night. The event featured class colors green gold and white and a modest supper. The senior class includes 17 members and will perform The Dear Boy Graduates at Town Hall May 24. Commencement is May 27 with Ella Nichols Duke Dodsworth and Donald Jamieson delivering orations and Mr Pierson of Columbus giving the address.
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Batavia
Batavia High School
Armory
Aultman
Clara Roudebush
Florence Glancy
Ella Nichols
Duke Dodsworth
Donald Jamieson
Pierson
Columbus
Divorce Granted in Batavia Court
Velma G. vs Henderson G. Hightower ended in divorce after the defendant failed to appear. Judge James Tarbell heard the case with three witnesses, finding extreme cruelty and gross neglect. Velma Hodge restored to her maiden name and heirs and costs awarded. Hightower resides in Covington, Kentucky.
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James Tarbell
Georgetown
Batavia
Velma G
Henderson G. Hightower
Milford
Henry Hodge
Hodge
Hightower
Covington
Kentucky
Liberty Bell medals awarded to Batevia public school scholars
The past year saw several students honored with Liberty Bell medals for top scholarship. Recipients include Robert Jamieson, Helen Holmes Rush, Herbert Ansteadt, Marie Brothers, Elizabeth Jamison, Ruth Kramer, Iola Dunn. These top earners achieved the highest averages in their grades and the medals will be saved as cherished memories of school days.
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Batevia
Philadelphia
Robert Jamieson
Helen Holmes Rush
Herbert Ansteadt
Marie Brothers
Elizabeth Jamieson
Ruth Kramer
Iola Dunn
Single handed rescue story by C H Claudy
This issue features a true heroism tale titled Single handed by C H Claudy. It is presented as fact rather than fiction, praised as high quality literature worth readers' attention and payment.
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C. H. Claudy
Grand Jury Set to Convene May Twelfth in Clermont
The April term of court opens May 12 with the grand jury reporting for duty. Only two cases have been reported for the panel, and Clermont residents are busy with less devilment, so the grand jury work will be light and the petit jury will be shorter accordingly.
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Clermont
Birthday Surprise For Miss Pearl Danby
Friends gathered in Mt. Holly on April 28 for a surprise birthday party for Pearl Danby. About fifteen youths attended despite rain and shared a 10 80 lunch before departures. Attendees included Bertha Topie Alma Topie Leontine Black Hazel Ulrey Hannah Danby Norman Fagin Allen Boles Russell Williams Oscar Hartmetz Harry Reinhart Gayland Weaver J H Kempton Mr and Mrs Clarence Lough.
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Pearl Danby
Mt. Holly
Pearl
Bertha
Alma Topie
Leontine Black
Hazel Ulrey
Hannah Danby
Norman Fagin
Allen Boles
Russell Williams
Oscar Hartmetz
Harry Reinhart
Gayland Weaver
Batavia
J. H. Kempton
St. Louis
Clarence Lough
Salem
W. Va
Freak of Nature Twin Colts Attract Attention In Waterloo
A mare near Waterloo gave birth to twins a mule and a horse colt attracting attention among horse men. The Norman draft mare from Hartman stock farm in Columbus produced the strange offspring. John Houston of the James Larry farm values the pair highly and rejected offers of 126 dollars for each colt at five months.
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Waterloo
John Houston
James Larry
Hartman Stock Farm
Columbus
Houston
Washington D. H
Register
Infant dies at three days old in local sorrow
The infant child of D. D. Grimes and wife died last Thursday after a brief illness at their home. The three day old baby was praised as a most beautiful child. The remains were taken to Georgetown on Friday to be placed in the vault until the mother can attend the funeral. The community extends sympathy to the grieving parents.
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D. Grimes
Georgetown
Automobile expert takes traveling sales role for Goodpeer Rubber Co
John R. Glangy, noted automobile expert, departed last Thursday to begin as a traveling salesman for the Goodpeer Rubber Co of Cincinnati. He will handle automotive supplies and comes with the best wishes of many friends.
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John R. Glangy
Goodpeor Rubber Co
Cincinnati
Large Day for Batavia Township Teachers Changes Made for Next Year
Batavia township teachers gathered after school at the J. B. Hulick & Bro. sales room for a feast and vacation. County examiners and the school board joined, then hired several teachers and announced changes including resignations and new appointments across multiple districts. Hulick was re employed as superintendent with $50 extra and $45 monthly. listings show new hires in Rocky Ford Olive Branch and others, with Hulick to oversee the Patterson commencement.
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Batavia Township
J. 8. Hulick & Bro
Batavia
Hulick
Woman's Club Meeting At Mrs Hugh Nichols Home
The Woman's Club will meet Saturday afternoon May 10 at 2 30 at Mrs Hugh Nichols home. Program includes Maeterlinck as a Man and a Playwright by Mrs Speidel and The Blue Bird an Interpretation by Mrs H B Glancy. Sister Beatrice and Other Plays by Mrs Cramer.
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Hugh Nichols
Maeterlinck
Speidel
Blue Bird
H. B. Glancy
Beatrice
Cramer
Clermontonter in Colorado Pioneer Jared L Brush Dies
Jared L Brush a Clermont county native born July 6 1836 in Clermont county died April 24 1918 in Colorado. He moved west seeking fortune in gold mines then rose to wealth and prominence in Colorado with his funeral marked by Denver banks closing in respect. Clermonters recall his life and family.
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Jared L. Brush
Colorado
Clermont County
Meeker
Denver
Teachers Examination Opens After April Delays
Last Saturday teachers began arriving to take the examination with April lists delayed by high water. One year teachers seek certificates to renew employment and be on file with the board clerk. A question 18 concerns examiner pay for April. authorities will decide if $10 or more per examination is due, since none was held.
How Does Your Garden Grow In The Spring Season
Weather notes show March rain hardened ground yet growers persevere and plant corn potatoes tobacco beds suffer flood but improve where dry. Lettuce radishes thrive with onions, tomatoes and cabbage sold at ten cents per dozen. Fruit and berry crops look strong with pie plant in high demand for pies and stewing.
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Gardner
Sunday amusements barred in Portsmouth clash
A conflict in Portsmouth centers on Sunday restriction of amusements after Judge Blair and a ministerial association delegation shut down local theaters. Blair, editor of a city daily, faced affidavits from theater workers leading to arrests and promises of further action as theater and other venues are forced to observe Sunday rest.
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Portsmouth
Judge Blair
Moving Picture Theaters
Blair
Remembered Birthday of Mrs OMaley at 91
Mrs. John O Maley living on the river road above town was honored last Thursday by friends for her 91st birthday. She enjoyed good health and looked forward to reaching her hundredth anniversary in the near future.
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John O’maley
River Road
Remembrance Gift Bridges Batavia and Sacramento Schools
Batavia high school botany class pupils received California poppy plants and seed from Sacramento high school pupils last week. The State flower is a yellow to orange bloom, larger than wild poppies, and the students welcomed the gift with interest and appreciation.
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Batavia High School
Sacramento High School
California
Admas County Electors Lose Hope After Governor Veto
Electors in Adams County previously disfranchised for selling votes faced renewed effort to restore their franchise but Gov Cox vetoed the bill. He asserts restoration power lies with the Governor alone. It appears the disenfranchised voters must wait for another chance.
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Adams County
Blair
Cox
Love caused it Miss Nellie Lindsey dies by self inflicted rifle shot
Miss Nellie Lindsey a 21 year old domestic at Mrs Baldwin in Five Mile Brown County died Saturday evening from a self inflicted rifle shot. The bullet passed through her head and death was instant. The body was taken to her parents home at Shiloh for funeral services.
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Nellie Lindsey
Mre Baldwin
Five Mile
Brown County
Beautiful Williamsport wedding at First Presbyterian
An elegant spring wedding took place May 2 at 2 PM in the First Presbyterian Church Williamsburg. Edith Lytle Foster wed Ralph Reed Walker with a large party of attendants, ushers, and out-of-town guests. Guests praised the ceremony, reception followed at the bride’s home, and the couple will reside in Corsicana Texas after a brief honeymoon.
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First Presbyterian Church
Williamsburg
Edith Lytle Foster
T. G. Foster
Ralph Reed Walker
F. W. Walker
H. B. Phillips
Entrch
Mabel Peterson
H. E. Otting
Warren
Ohio
Helen
Pauline Walker
Isabelle
Dorothy
Elsie Foster
Helen Dudley
Gavin Foster
Meyers Beacham
A. G. Wiesenburger
Cleveland
C. L. Long
Columbus
George
John Foster
Hugh F. Walker
Harry Hines
R. L. Fleming
New Palestine
Arthur Ruffner
H. F. Walker
L. Long
A. G. Weisenburger
John Maham
Hyde Park
Mt. Auburn
Dora Knight
Pleasant Ridge
Robert Creager
Mt. Crab
E. 8. Rush
New Baliff Appointed. Court Baliff Chas Slade Named
Judge Davis appointed Chas Slade as court baliff last week. James Griffith resigned from the position. The job pays 2.50 dollars per day during actual court sessions. Work is light and hours are short.
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Davis
Chas. Slade
Baliff
James Griffith
Suffragette meeting held at Hulick home
Last Saturday a gathering was announced at the homes of Misses Melle and Kate Hulick to organize a suffragette club. Only 13 attended. Edith Peck of Cincinnati spoke well. Three signed: Misses Melle Hulick Kate Hulick and Adelaid Reed. others present included several local women.
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Misses Melle
Kate Hulick
Edith Peck
Cincinnati
Adelaid Reed
Albert Walker
Fannie Hulick
Katherine Hulick
Dollie Dennison
Branaugh
Werner
Eva Leonard
Clara Titus
Edna Nichols
Teacher Surprised On Last Day Of School
On Saturday May 3 at Mt Hygine Washington the students and parents surprised Miss Marie Pattison on the last day of school. The class lured her away for an egg roast then returned to a room laden with ample food. All enjoyed a fine dinner and expressed hope she returns next year.
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Mt. Hygine
Washington
Marie Pattison
Miss Pattison
Miss P
Walnut Ark Man, 93, Sets Family Records
Not a Clermont product, Thomas Ellison of Newton county, Arkansas, aged 93, celebrated the birth yesterday of a great grandchild to one of his granddaughters. He has been married three times and is father of 50 children, a great grandfather of 60 and a great great grandfather of 27. His youngest child is 11 and oldest 66. Ellison was born in Clinton county, Ohio.
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Walnut
Ark
Thomas Ellison
Newton County
Ellison
Clinton County
Ohio
Clermont
No Limit on Flood Repair Bonds Ruled by Court
In a ruling last week Attorney T. and Hogan held there is no limit on bond amount or running time for Emergency Flood Repair Law bonds. Common Pleas Court can limit bond amounts, but the recent flood will drive issuing many thousands of dollars in bonds. The county estimates needs around $75,000 for repairs.
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T. & Hogan
Common Pleas Court
Batavia Citizens Plan Local Creamery Investment
Batavia residents and nearby farmers organize a creamery project at this location. An instigator proposes to contribute a stated amount and claims it will be profitable for stock holders and patrons. Significant stock has already been subscribed.
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Batavia
Piano flood losses in Portsmouth rise
The Ohio river flood inundated Portsmouth destroying about 1800 pianos valued at 225000 dollars. Experts say glue in piano construction caused widespread separation when water damaged instruments. The disaster creates a strong market for piano salesmen.
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Ohio River
Portsmouth
Flooded District Houses Reach Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifty
Recent figures by Assistant Engineer Carl Blake show four thousand four hundred fifty houses in the flooded Portsmouth district, excluding stores and other non dwelling buildings. Damage is heavy with many homes moved from foundations or floated away leaving residents homeless and penniless.
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Carl Blake
Portsmouth
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