Two Days Session of County Sunday-school Convention
The Williamsburg convention drew wide county attendance over two days with spirited speakers and strong music. Rev Harold Clerke welcomed attendees, and Miss Cole delivered a notable address on a seven step lesson plan for Bible material. Officers elected included Dr. J. J. Holden as president and J. F. Dial as treasurer with multiple district superintendents named.
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Williamsburg
Harold Clerke
J. J. Holden
A. A. Sebastian
Cincinnati
Japan
Drake
Stevens
Lane Seminary
Miss Cole
J. Darling
the Times
Ohio
Dr. Roberts
Pierce
Mrs
Magic Trump
Stonelick
J. E. Shumard
Tate
W. P. Richards
Wayne
Wm. Burdsall
Roy McKibben
Ee J. A. Rilea
Washington
T. . Fox
No More Is the Wharf Boat at Moscow
Tension between the Green Steam Boat Company and Moscow village council flares over wharfage on the Ohio river. Barges coal hitch to the Moscow side then move to the Kentucky side to avoid charges, prompting the council to restrict landings at the Moscow wharf and shift freight to Ernest's landing half a mile below. Officials warn that a independent boat may be launched to challenge the trade unless yearlong wharf leases lapse.
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Green Steam Boat Company
Cincinnati
Pomeroy
Ohio River
Moscow
Kentucky
Ernest's Landing
Paralysis Strikes Civil War Veteran Captain James W Deem
Captain James W Deem of Olive Branch collapsed several days ago at his county home and lies in critical condition with faint hopes of recovery. He is remembered by Civil War soldiers for his courage and steady conduct in the face of danger.
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James W. Deem
Olive Branch
Mr. D
Home Rule Debate Shapes Ohio Convention Outlook
A. Dunn outlines city home rule, tax reform, and anti double taxation plans for Ohio. He urges balancing municipal powers with state laws, targets hidden personal property, and proposes tax receipts for mortgagees. He cites Auditor figures, names Attorney General Hogan, and notes constitutional debate on fundamental vs statutory matters.
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Columbus
Clermont
Cincinnati
Ohio
Assembly
Tax Commission
Cleveland
Committee On Taxation
Convention
Hogan
A. Dunn
Taft Makes Short Batavia Stop in Private Car
President Taft passed over the N. W. road this morning in his private car and stopped briefly at Batavia for a few minutes, marking a brief stop during his travel.
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Taft
N. & W. Road
Batavia
Batavia High School Holds 1912 Commencement
The Batavia High School commencement is set for Thursday evening May 16 at eight oclock in the town hall. The class of 1912 includes J Rob ert Spencer Wayland Hunt Esther E Anstaett Florence M Buerick Louise Purkhiser Charles H Needham Grace Belle Wood Ruth S Foster and Eldon Elion. The program features orchestral pieces essays orations and the presentation of diplomas with music by the Batavia Orchestra. A baccalaureate sermon will be preached May 12 at the M E Church by Rev B B Lavender. The Batavia Schools under Prof Aultman and teachers uphold high standards. Board of Education members are Frank White E K Parrott Louis Buerkle A Joseph and P F Jamieson.
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Batavia High School
J. Robbert Spencer
Wayland Hunt
Esther E. Anstaett
Florence M. Buerick
Louise Purkhiser
Charles H. Needham
Grace Belle Wood
Ruth S. Foster
Eldon Elion
Laurendeau
Cymbeline
Gruenwald
Esther Ansteatt
Mark Antony
Chas Needham
Tanhauser
Hayes
Batavia
M. E. Church
B. B. Lavender
Aultman
Board O Education
Frank White
E K. Parrott
Louis Buerkle
A. Joseph
P. F. Jamieson
New Company Forming for Georgetown Guards
Pleasing reports say Georgetown may raise a company of State Guards with a three year enlistment. About fifty eight volunteers are needed and names are being collected for future notification. The Manchester company will transfer to the Seventh and a new company will join the First, improving access for Portsmouth.
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News- Democrat
Mina
Manchester
Portsmouth
Cincinnati
John Robinson Circus Plans Spring Tour from Terrace Park
The John Robinson circus resumes a wagon-based one-ring show from Terrace Park starting three stands before Batavia, with elephants arriving ahead of the wagon, a keeper and a dog. The tour aims to reach Batavia by late May and promises a good performance for families and children.
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John Robinson Circus
Terrace Park
Batavia
Oppits Named Instructor at University of Pennsylvania
Louis K. Oppits former Batavia school superintendent and recent Teaching Assistant in Michigan Physics has accepted the position of Instructor at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
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Louis K. Oppits
Batavia Schools
University of Michigan
University of Pennsylvania
Philadel
J. S. Parrott Dies After Long Illness at 84
Judge John O Parrott longtime Felicity and Batavia lawyer died at his home after a long illness. He chaired the Clermont County Common Pleas bench for eleven years and was known as liberal and fair minded. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church and burial followed in Union Cemetery. He left a wife May Kennedy Parrott and four children Edmund Dale Louise and Robert who died young.
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John 8. Parrott
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Gen. Geo. W. Morgan
Clermont
Felicity
Common Pleas
Batavia
S. F. Dewdney
Presbyterian Church
Lavender
Union Cemetery
Norton
Batavia Colored Masonic Band Delights Town Hall Audience
The Batavia Colored Masonic Band played well at the town hall last Saturday night. The concert drew a good crowd and the group earned praise for precise performance and careful preparation.
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Batavia Colored Masonic Band
Town Hall
Walter Smith Named Assistant City Engineer in Sioux City
Walter Smith a Batavia boy regarded as a capable civil engineer accepts the post of assistant city engineer in Sioux City Iowa at a good salary. He is described as a man of correct habits and gentlemanly conduct and wishes him success in his new role.
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Walter Smith
Batavia
Sioux City
Iowa
Mr.s
Milford Defeated by Linwood Pathfinders in Rainy Opener
Milford opened its season with Linwood Pathfinders before about 250 spectators on Sunday April 29. The game was tied 4 to 4 in the ninth inning and Linwood broke the tie in the eleventh to win 6 to 4 after a rain delay. Village officials welcomed fans despite the threatening weather.
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Milford
Linwood Pathfinders
Linwood
State aid funds to fix Clermont county roads
State funds will be used on the Wooster pike from Milford to Goshen the Ohio pike and the Owensville pike to Marathon after these sections are improved the remaining money may be applied elsewhere as many places could benefit
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Clermont County
Wooster
Milford
Goshen
Ohio
New Enterprise Ponds Stocked Gold Fish Farm Growth
The Olive Branch pond stocked with gold fish was drained for repairs enabling larger scale business. A new owner remodeled the old brick farm building into a neat bungalow. This is the county's second gold fish farm, with shipments canned to the United States and Canada earning good prices.
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Olive Branch
Asi- Amelia
United States
Canada
Ripley Warehouse Stock Subscriptions Open for 1912 Crop
Ripley plans the new Ripley Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse to be built at Ripley and ready for the 1912 crop. Subscribers may obtain a stake in the company as stock sales rapidly attract interest and show strong backing.
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Ripley
Batavia Woman's Club hosts final guest day of year
The Batavia Woman's Club held its last guest day on May 4 at Mrs. Frank Davis home. About sixty ladies attended the event decorated with lilacs and crimson tulips. A violin solo, a talk on Novels of Art, and a discussion on Woman Suffrage by Adelaide E. Reed followed a brief program, plus ice cream and punch during social hour. The club plans one more May meeting at Mrs. Joseph Homan before a summer recess.
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Batavia
Barr
Adelaide E. Reed
Mesdames
W. R. Walker
A. W. Ashburn
A. H. Clark
C. E. Belt
A. T. Johnson
J. K. Ashburn
Max Moore
Thompson
Grierson
Fannie Hulick
Lucy Iltus
Elizabeth
Seth W. Brown Elected to Congress from Sixth District
Seth W. Brown was elected to Congress in 1896 by 4002 plurality and re elected in 1898 by 3690 against no previous defeat. If nominated on May 21 his November election is believed assured. Adv.
Clermont County Voters Urged to Take Time May 2 Polls
Every voter in Clermont county is urged to take time to go to the polls on May 2 to help select a party ticket. The notice emphasizes the importance of the event and encourages consideration and participation.
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Clermont County
Cloud Burst Floods Afton Area Damage Report
Last Saturday around 3 pm a heavy rainstorm hit Afton and nearby areas. The cloud burst washed culverts and small bridges, flooded roads up to six inches, damaged newly plowed fields, hindering plowing for days. No livestock were lost.
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Afton
Comptroller of Currency warns banks to stop overdrawn checks
The Comptroller of Currency told bankers to refuse checks with insufficient funds to the depositor, aiming to remove such items from reports. Many overdrafts are unintentional, but banks face embarrassment enforcing the order and the public may misinterpret it.
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Times Star
Date Named For the 46th Ohio G A R Encampment
The 46th annual encampment of the Department of Ohio G A R will be held in Springfield on June 17. Attending will be Admiral George Dewey General Fredrick Funston Senator J B Foraker Hon James R Garfield Gov Judson Harmon Hon Robert T Lincoln General J R Sherwood General P Hobson and others.
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Department of Ohio
Springfiel
George Dewey
Fredrick Funston
J. B. Foraker
James R. Garfield
Judson Harmon
Robert T. Lincoln
J. R. Sherwood
Opening Game Of Base Ball At Batavia Saturday
May 4 marked the opening baseball day at Batavia grounds with prime preparations and fine uniforms. A rain cloud reduced attendance, but Batavia defeated Contimuation Club Cincinnati 5 to 1 in a stiff match, Conway and Armour delivering notable pitching as Batavia eyes a game against the Triniter of Cincinnati next Saturday.
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Batavia
County Road
Suarlor
Batavia’s
Contim— Uation Club
Cincinnati
Conway
Armour
Triniter
Batavia Board Hires Teachers and Names Vacancy Fill
Batavia township school board met in special session to appoint a replacement for Charles Moorehead who moved away. J S Hulick was offered another year as township superintendent. In regular session on May 4 the board hired Edith Baker Olive Branch Gladys Hutson Whitaker Clifford D Myrick Lucy Rare Hazel Moore Forest Hil Fannie Beckett Mt Holle Eva Bissantz Chas Duchemin Forestville Mark Atchley Estella Kain Elmwood and Anna Spetz. A noon picnic followed with teachers providing fare and county examiners and board guests in attendance.
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Batavia Township Schoo Board
Chas. Moorehead
Burz
Olive Branch
J. S. Hulick
Boare
Edith Baker
Boardweller
s.Hulick
Gladys Hutson
Whitaker
Clifford D. Myrick
Lucy Rare Hazel Moore
Green Briex
Marie Bernstein
Samm William Groves
Bae Is Glancy
Hazel Alrey
Forest Hil
Fannie Beckett
Holle Eva Bissantz
Mit
Holle Chas. Duchemin
Forestville
Mark Atchley
Mark Brown
Estella Kain
Ay Elklie
Anna Spetz
Elmwood
Encampment Set for First Regiment at Fort Ancient
An order received in Cincinnati assigns the annual encampment for the First Regiment Co N G to Fort Ancient Ohio from July 20 to 27 pending Chief Engineer U S approval. Company K belongs to the regiment and prepares for the maneuvers.
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Thompson
Cincinnati
Co. N. G
Weybrecht
Ft. Ancient
Ohio
U.S. A
Andrew McMullen Dies After Illness At 61 In Newtoneville
Andrew McMullen a longtime Newtoneville resident died at his home on Sunday morning April 28 aged 61 after a years long illness that worsened two months ago. Dr. Allen Rapp performed a postmortem finding stomach cancer and a cancer on the gall bladder. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church and he was buried in Plainview cemetery.
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Andrew McMullen
Newtoneville
Allen Rapp
The
Baptist Church
Plainview Cemetery
Premise unclear religious service notice
Fragmentary OCR piece mentions a May Sunday gathering at a Presbyterian church with a host and attendees. The readable portion is incomplete and does not specify a full date, time, or location.
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Ernst
Columbus Letter
NEW Company
Georgetown
National
J. S. Parrott
NEW Enterprise
Guest Day Woman’s Club
Seth W. Brown
Adv
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