Decoration and Dedication Double Event in Batavia
Batavia to host a Decoration and Dedication ceremony on Monday May 31 with Grand Army rites at the cemetery. Gen Corbin and Sen Nichols to speak, a cannon monument unveiled by youngsters, and graves decorated by village children. Parade from court house to the cemetery led by Batavia Band and National Guard Company K.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Corbin
Watervliet Arsnal
H. L. Nichols
E. C. Ely
Jean McDonald
Edmund Parrott
G. A. R. Committee On
Court House
Batavia Band
National Guard
Glancy
Batavia Quartet
H. K. Nichols
America
Curious Cuba Visit Described by Hamilton Real Estate Man
Charles Martin of Hamilton shared anecdotes from a Cuba trip near Havana where he plans to close a land deal. He described Cuban markets with burro transport, bustling Havana streets, elegant roads, and a polished police force. He praised Havana restaurants, Havana ladies, and royal carriages, noting political interest in Uncle Sam as mentor. His wife accompanied him, joined by Mr Chappel and hosted by E B Rush and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Martin
Hamilton
Batavia
Cuba
Havana
Oder
Martin
New York
Sam
Clermont Brown League formed for six town baseball circuit
Brown and Clermont counties organize the Clermont Brown League with six clubs: Georgetown New Richmond Batavia Bethel Felicity and Moscow. May 21 opening. Officers named Geo Longworth president Lou Buerkle vice president Edward Tilton secretary treasurer. Managers listed for each town. Schedule to be published later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Clermont
Georgetown
New Richmond
Batavia
Bethel
Felicity
Moscow
Geo. Longworth
Lou Buerkle
Edward Tilton
D. L. Fitzpatrick
Arch House
Emerson. Swein
A. L. Gates
Albert Heinrici
Wayne Cahill
Five New Bridges Let to Champion Bridge Company
Clermont county faces scrutiny as lawyers and commissioners face criticism for funds spent on legal services and bridge contracts. The Champion Bridge Company secured multiple contracts amid claims of neglect and possible favoritism, with disputed payments and unindicted officials cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champion Bridge Company
Clermont County
Bill Bishop
Nate
Paxton
Tealon
A. C. McClelland
Thomas Teal
Charles Kearns
Clermont
Bishop
Rapp
Grand Jury
Bussness
Kearns
Dan Murphy
Wysong
Dangers of Coal Oil Fire Cited After Georgetown Incident
A Georgetown case warns hazards of coal oil near stoves. Mrs Graybill poured coal oil into ashes causing gas buildup and an explosion. She fled to a cistern to escape, her husband helped rescue the home, and the injuries proved nonfatal. Authorities urge using open vessels away from flames and lighting fires with kindling and paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Skeleton Bones of Girl Infant Found in Milford Cellar
Mrs. Philip Kuhn cleaning her Milford home uncovered a trap door under the cellar floor. Behind it lay a cement casket with bones believed to be a two year old child and a silver spoon. The family had occupied the house for over twenty years. the deposit predates their possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Philip Kuhn
New Broadway horse hospital opens by Dr. Smythe
Dr. Smythe unveils a new Broadway building designed as a comprehensive horse hospital. A Cincinnati veterinary graduate, he will oversee operations personally to meet a stated community need.
Handsome Improvements Push for New Homes in Village
Work on the new homes of H B Glancy and Dr Werner is rapidly pushed and will be ready for occupancy by early fall. Improvements in the Sprague property will enhance a model street, noted as one of the handsomest in the county. Build in Bata via Clermont's county seat for a country home with city conveniences.
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Hawkins
River Front
Ernst
Miami Valley
Hutchinson
Jackson I
Ols and
Griffith
Board of Commissioners
H. B. Glancy
Dr. Werner
John Fi Ous
Sprague
Batavia
Clermont
Loveland Schools appoint new teachers and re-elect staff
Superintendent John Morris and Miss Georgia Thompson lead Loveland High School. Miss Mary Seigle and Miss Mary Collins return for first to fourth grades. A grammar vacancy and one more high school teacher will be hired as a four year course starts next school year.
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Loveland
John Morris
Georgia Thompson
Mary Seigle
Mary Collins
Grammar
Married in Batavia on May 16 1900
John Hatfield an electrician for the Champion Paper Company of Hamilton wed Louise Woods of Amelia at the M E parsonage Batavia. Rev E Burdsall officiated the ceremony witnessed by Mrs Charlotte Whayler Judge W R Walker and Mrs Burdeaul. The couple left for Hamilton by the 6 oclock car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John, Hatfield
Champion Paper Company
Hamilton
Louise Woods
Amelia
E. Burdsall
M. E. Parsonage
Batavia
Sharlottes Whayler
Cincinnati
W. RB. Walker
Burdeaul
Chautauqua Opens August First With Indian Band
The annual Chautauqua runs August 1 to 10 featuring the United States Indian Band the world’s only professional Indian ensemble. Notables include Senator Benjamin R Tillman and cartoonist L W Ford with a partial list of attractions and camping emphasis. The next Woman's Club meeting is May 22 at 2:00 p m with Mrs Joseph Homan hosting.
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United States
Mexico
Benjamin R. Tillman
South Carolina
Andrew H. Hornley
Chicago
L. W. Ford
Syracuse
N.Y
A. W. Lamar
Tennessee
Ben. R. Tillman
8. C. Zigler Concert Company
Royal Entertainers
United States Indian Band
Old Southland
Jubilee
Fred Emerson Brooks
California Post-Humorist
Hendrickson
Otterbein
Bel Ringers
Spragues
Oroser
Woman's Club
Joseph Homan
Beetle Threat to Wheat Crops Prompts Burning Advice
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station issues forms against the joint worm endangering wheat. The pest’s fly breeds in straw stacks and stubble fields. The Department urges inspecting stacks, burning infested straw, and burning stubble fields. If clover hinders burning, rake or harrow to collect mass and drag it to field edge for burning. Outlook warns of greater local losses than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Department
Appraising Railroads by Ohio Auditors
Auditors from Hamilton Brown Clermont Adams and Scioto counties met in Cincinnati to appraise the N W railroad property. Valuations set main track per mile 500 sidings 500 rolling stock 1800 and more with branch line 3500 per mile plus sidings 300. C G P traction railway appraisals include main track 2000 sidings 350 rolling stock 760 tools money machinery and credits 40 power house 300 per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Brown
Clermont
Adams
Scioto
Cincinnati
Hamilton, Clermont and
C. G. & P. Traction Railway
Loveland Tramp Identified as Akron Blacksmith
Coroner in Loveland held an inquest for a man killed near Loveland when a westbound train struck him as he walked along the tracks. The stranger, about 46, 200 pounds, with a tattoo bearing the name Joseph R. Wynn, was later identified as a blacksmith from Akron seeking work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Loveland
Joseph R. Wynn
Akron
Be Careful What You Catch In May
A May restriction imposes a fine of 25 to 100 dollars for possessing a black bass. The game warden insists the law will be enforced during spawning month as the female bass death impacts future populations. Few are caught with black bass in this area and East Fork waters remain scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Fork
Serious Charge Against Monroe Man for Attempted Assault
Charles Kitchen of Monroe township arrested Thursday evening on a prosecutor’s charge of attempted assault on a young schoolgirl near Halington. Brought to Batavia, he appeared before Mayor Ely as trial was demanded. Trial set for Tuesday the 18th with around twenty witnesses subpoenaed. He was released on a $600 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kitchen
Monroe Township
Murphy
Batavia
Halington
Ely
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Senator H. L. Nichols
Grand Army
N. G
Gen. H
Corbin Maefe
Walter Kain
G. A. Ry Post
Burdsall
Jesse Ellis
Olive Branch
M. EB
Ball League
Charley Moernar
Yeard
Pennsylvania
Mont
Old Company
Resin Hawkins
Free Turnpike
Commidetonera
Joe Lindsley
Benet
H N
Loveland Schools
Tatoo
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