Curtain rises for Merchant of Venice Up-to-Date in Batavia
Batavia High School stages Merchant of Venice Up-to-Date tomorrow evening at town hall. Superintendent Oppitz and staff led careful preparation with juniors and seniors in lead roles. The program features multiple acts and musical selections including marches, waltzes, and a plantation song interlude, followed by diplomas awarded by the Batavia Board of Education.
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Town Hall
Batavia
Sousa
Bappe
Merchant OF Venice
Remick
Lampe
Athalia
Accous Mendelssohn
Mrs Clarissa Swing Kizer Dies in Emporia
Clarissa Swing Kizer died yesterday at her daughter Mrs Frank McCain’s home where she had lived thirty years. Born November 18 1815 in Clermont County Ohio she married George Swing in 1840? and had four children. She later married Jacob Kizer in 1886. Funeral in Emporia First Baptist, body taken to Milford for interment in Greenlawn cemetery beside family lot.
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Emporia
Kansas
Clarissa Swing Kizer
Frank McCain
Jacob Kizer
First Baptist Church
Milford
Greenlawn
Batavia Juniors Defeat Amelia Juniors 17 to 5
At Batavia ball park Friday afternoon the Batavia Juniors beat the Amelia Juniors by 17 to 5 with Batavia mounting strong offense. Next Friday a game between the Northern Clermont Stars and Bethel ball team is set for 2 30 weather permitting with Irwin pitching for the Stars and Armour for Bethel.
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Batavia
Amelia
Clermont Stars
Bethel
Irwin
Batavia High School
N and Buerkle
East Fork
Anstagtt
Bauer
Baccalaureate Sermon Honors Batavia School Graduates
Rev. E Burdgall delivered the 1910 Batavia School graduation baccalaureate sermon at the Methodist church. He stressed harmony of education and religious training and urged embracing the Great Teacher’s teachings to develop mind and body for a high, desirable life. Music accompanied the service, enhancing the uplifting address for graduates and attendees.
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E. Burdgall
Graces
Burdeau
Develoment
Ministerial Association Session Hosted by Milford M E Church
The Milford district Methodist Episcopal Ministerial Association meets at Bethel M E Church on Monday and Tuesday May 28 and 29. James F. McColm hosts with a program of devotions sermons addresses discussions and long services led by J W Story J Spencer Smit Bishop John M Walden G W Matthewson C L Conger and others.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Milford
M. E. Church
Bethel
James F. McColm
Joseph Wety
J. Spencer Smit
A. G. Fite
Georgetown
J. W. Story
China
John M. Walden
G. W. Matthewson
Qualey
C. L. Conger
McColm
W. C. Nash
Geneva
Well Side Swipe Comet Tonight Yet No Alarm Expected
The article reassures readers that Earth will pass near Halley's comet tonight at 11 o'clock with scientific uncertainty about tail effects. While some scientists warn of possible headaches from tail gas compression, the piece concludes there is no real danger and invokes divine protection to ease fears.
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Earth
Bourne
County Encampment Plans Set for August Encampment
Commander J. G. Irwin and county G. A. R. officers met at Batavia to finalize dates and site for the annual encampment. The event will be held August 18 and 19 at Ban tam fair grounds with committees named for speakers grounds program music memory decorations and more.
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J. G. Irwin
Batavia
Bantam Fair Grounds
Commander Irwin
McColm and
Burdsall
Comrades Channel
George Anderson
F. M. Frazier
E. B. Holmes
Whitney
McColm
Hill
Walker
James Sillett
Henry Warren
George Slade
John Brown
E. Burall
Expert Rifleman Medal Earned by Ohio Guard Sergeant
Sergeant Jéens Jordan of Company K, First Regiment Ohio National Guard, won an expert rifleman medal awarded in Batavia. His Camp Perry scores and prior expert marksman contests earned the honor, making him one of the few Southern Ohio Guardsmen to win a medal.
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Batavia
Jéens Jordan
Ohio National Guard
Enton
Capptain “Glancy
Jordan
Camp Perry
Batavia Machine Shop Nine Seeks Games This Week
The Batavia machine shop ball team seeks amateur opponents for Saturday afternoons. They will play at Highland Park or at any team’s home field that offers a game. The Machineshop nine will play at Williamsburg next Saturday afternoon.
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Batavia Machine Shop
Highland Park
Machineshop Nine
Williamsburg
Amelia Defeats Williamsburg In 9 To 4 Diamond Clash
Amelia traveled to Williamsburg last Saturday and defeated the Williamsburg ball club by 9 to 4. Amelia scored 18 runs while Williamsburg struggled at the plate as their fielders mishandled several chances.
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Amelia
Williamsburg
Williamburg Auckwielders
Stanley Hulick Dead in Batavia City
Tributes mark the death of Stanley Hulick on May 11 at his mother's home. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with Interment in Batavia Union cemetery. Attorney W. C. Bishop praised his clean life, honesty, gentleness, and devotion to family and community.
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Stanley Hulick
Stanley
James Lee Rames
E. Burdsall
Bishop
Stanley Stanton Hulick
George W. and
Josephine Hulick
Batavia
Ohio
Nesta
Eve
Poe
Clermont Primary Yields Light Turnout in Clermont County
Tuesday's primary produced light voting across Clermont County due to heavy rain. Early results show Taylor 540, Glevenger 490, Gilchrist 142 for congressman. Edgington ~260 plurality for representative. Dunn second in county races. Teal re-elected sheriff by about 260. Local Dems renominated Gardner for representative. Next week officials will publish the full tally.
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Clermont County
Taylor
Glevenger
Gilchrist
Miami
Gardner
Pat
T. C. Teal
Teal
New Richmond High School 1910 Commencement Friday Evening
Friday evening May 20 marks the thirty first annual New Richmond High School commencement with the 1910 class presenting an exercises program. Orations and music feature the program as students demonstrate readiness for a new era of usefulness. References to speakers and selections appear amid otherwise ceremonial details. Memorabilia and local ads conclude the notice.
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New
Richmond High School
Local notes from Adams and surrounding counties in Ohio
A compact roundup reports Blanchester academy status, the Mineral Springs hotel opening in Adams county, Judge O Neall to speak at Lancaster, and the Highland county grand jury returning 11 indictments. Other items note Ed Sargeant’s Kentucky stable, a Felicity church society, Milford High School’s final program, Elligan chosen Manchester postmaster, Roy Vivens as a young Boxwell graduate, Sheriff Forgy’s Buick patrol, and regional hires and events across Warren, Hamilton, and Ripley areas.
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Mineral Springs
Adams County
J. W. O’neall
Lebanon
Lancaster
Ohio
Highland County Grand Jury
Christian Endeavor Society
Church of Christ, Felicity
Milford High School Literary Society
Fayette County
Boxwell
Roy Vivens
Sheriff Forgy
Warren County
South
John Behymer
Bethel
Miamisburg
First National Bank
West Union
C. U. Church
Hamilton
Third Regiment
Dayton
Langdon tax bill passes legislature with full value levy
The legislature approved the Langdon bill near adjournment. It imposes property taxed at full value via a commission, adds an excise on intrastate earnings for rail and pipeline firms, lowers Willis tax on private corporations, and incorporates the Nichols Law for public utilities.
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Langdon
Cneree
Des Toah Fe Caital Repak
Comet Halley Visible Tonight in Eastern Sky
Early risers in Clermontere scanned the eastern horizon for Halley on several mornings while sensible sleepers deferred. Tonight the comet may appear in its full glory as observers hope for clear skies and vivid sighting.
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Halley
Paeltz Lauded as Brown County Treasurer Candidate
The West Union Record praises J. F. Paeltz of Russellville as the Republican nominee for Brown County treasurer. A former Clermont County resident, Paeltz is hailed as "true blue" and a solid choice who would serve the people well if elected.
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West Union Record
Copperhead Snake Exhibition Shocks Georgetown Window
W F Kinnett found men near Clover in Clermont county who had killed a copperhead or thought they had. The snake was only slightly injured and brought to Georgetown, now on display in Work & Pobst show window, a rare sight in this region drawing much attention.
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Georgetown News Democrat
W. F. Kinnett
Clover
Clermont County
Turkeys Didn’t Hatch Despite 48 Eggs
Mrs. Harry Haggerty of Amelia reports four weeks of attempting to hatch 48 turkey eggs with no hatch, while 158 chicken eggs hatched fine, raising questions if the milky comet or other causes affect turkey eggs.
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Harry Haggerty
Amelia
Horror Courier
Milford
Halley
the Courier
Clinton Centennial Home Coming for Wilmington August
Clinton county residents plan a Wilmington centennial home coming August 25 29 inviting all Clintonians to attend. W F Haies chairs the invitation committee requesting lists of Clintonians in nearby areas to help assemble a memorable reunion for visitors to renewing old scenes and friendships.
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Wilmington
Clinton County
W. F. Haies
Offer Him Judgship
Norwood residents urge attorney William M. Fridman of Norwood to enter the Democratic ticket as a candidate for Circuit Judge this fall. Backers say he is well equipped and would strengthen the ticket, with hopes the selection will be made.
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Norwood Enterprise
Clermontville
William M. Fridman
Norwood
Batavia Lodge Conferred Degrees At Banquet
Batavia Lodge I C O F conferred the first and second degrees on Rev Zierer of Monterey lodge last Friday evening. Members from Monterey attended. After the work a Masonic banquet was held with refreshments. Next Friday evening initiatory work will take place with two candidates. all Batavia lodge members urged to attend.
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Batavia Lodge
Zierer
Monterey Lodge
Thhat
Miller couple enter Boston hotel trade at Alrey property
Mr and Mrs John G Miller resume hotel business in Boston at the Alrey property they recently bought. They pledge square meals and menus of the best available fare for travelers and locals, offering hearty meals and accommodations at reasonable prices.
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John G. Miller
Boston
Alrey
Olive Branch Decoration Services Planned May 29
Citizens of Olive Branch to hold decoration services on Sunday May 29 starting at 7 30 p.m. An oration by a doctor of arts is expected at the local venue near the zoo.
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Olive Branch
Dx. of Arts & In
It Zoo
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New Richmond
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Manchester
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