Batavia Commencement Opens New Chapter For Graduates
The Batavia public schools closed a successful year with Scenes in College Life. Dr. Van Horn praised graduates, noted costs of education, and urged pupils to pursue useful careers, contribute to society, and act as ethical citizens in the nation’s future.
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Batavia
Wegner
Veteve Rice
van Horn
Board of Education
Batavia Public Schools
Batavia High School
Batavia School Board Confers Diplomas and Certificates
In this formal address the Batavia Board of Education presents each graduate with a diploma, a certificate of work well and satisfactorily done, a certificate of intellectual accomplishments and moral worth, and a hope for future usefulness.
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Board of Education of the
Batavia Schools
Williamsburg High School Commencement Set for Thursday Night
The Williamsburg High School commencement will be held at the M. E. church on Thursday night May 25 with Prof. Martzolf of Ohio University delivering the class address. Seats are on sale at C. W. Winkle's store as the district reports a successful year for students, teachers, and parents.
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Williamsburg High School
M. E. Church
Martzolf
Ohio University
Williamsburg
C. W. Winkle
G A R Comrades Call for Decoration Day Services
Gibson No 740 members are urged to gather at the Odd Fellows hall on Saturday May 27 at 2 P M to finalize Decoration Day arrangements Comrade J G McColm will preach the memorial sermon at the M E church Batavia Sunday at 10 30 A M Commander E Burdsall requests the presence of every comrade.
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Gibson No. 740
Odd Fellows’ Hall
J. G. McColm
Bethel
M. E
Batavia
E. Burdsall
Soldiers' reunion and bean bake on July 4
West Union plans a soldiers reunion and bean bake July 4 at the fair grounds. Good speakers have been secured and organizers promise a profitable day for attendees.
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West Union
Ohio Rebekah Assembly closes in East Liverpool
The 26th annual Ohio Rebekah Assembly convention ended in East Liverpool on Friday with a profitable session. Dayton was selected as the 1912 meeting site.
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Ohio Rebekah Assembly
East Liverpool
Dayton
West Union Claims Nine Dogs Valued at Fifty Dollars Each
The assessor reports West Union owns nine dogs valued at fifty dollars or more each. Regardless of perceived worth, they will be taxed accordingly.
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West Union
Ohio High Schools Grow Rapidly Over Six Decades
Ohio high schools have expanded from 40 students to 1,000 over 60 years, illustrating significant growth in secondary education. This demographic surge reflects broader shifts in regional population and schooling demand, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for resources, staffing, and facilities.
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Ohio
Decoration Day Observed by Amelia G A R Post 487
George W. Robinson Post 487 of the Grand Army of the Republic in Amelia Ohio urges citizens to observe Memorial Day on Tuesday May 30 1911 to mark the Civil War fiftieth anniversary Decorate homes and businesses with stars and stripes A Memorial service is set for Sunday May 28 at 10 am at the M E church with Rev D S Bury The post hall program on May 30 begins at 1 30 pm with assembly reverie invocation welcome address by Commander Cilley songs by Amelia High School quartet addresses by Hon Hugh L Nichols Lt Gov of Ohio and other solos and recitations plus Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and benediction by Rev D S Bury Taps by Mrs Z P Laub and public remarks inviting all to attend
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George W. Robinson
Amelia
Ohio
Post Hall
M. E
Bury
Masons
Odd Fellows
Modern Woodmen of America
Anna Roberts
Boyd
Annabel Flora
J. C. Scott
Edith Laub
Comrade Thomas
America
Amelia High School
Comrades
Z. P. Laub
Letter from Lucknow: Murray Titus reports daily life in India
Murray Titus writes from Lucknow April 10 1911 to Batavia relatives detailing Olive’s leadership roles in the W C T U and church work, daily routine under the Lun wind, and social, educational exchanges. He notes a Hindu student from Bengal seeking guidance to attend Ohio State University and asks Dean to assist.
No More Graft A Law To Oversee County Infirmary
Last week a bill ending the Board of Infirmary Directors passed both houses and awaits the Governor's signature or will become law after ten days. It shifts pikes from township trustees to the county commissioners and assigns infirmary duties to the latter, reducing salaries by about 1200 annually and altering semiannual reports. The piece questions how many males the infirmary has bought and how many more will be purchased under new management.
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Larkin
Reverend Burdsall Named Delegate to National Charity Conference
Governor Harmon appointed Rev. E. Burdsall of the M. E. church as a delegate to the 38th National Conference of Charities and Correction in Boston from June 7 to 14. He would travel at his own expense as no funds are appropriated.
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E. Burdsall
Harmon
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Ropes
Boston
Burdsall
Batavia Beats Middletown in Nine to Three
Last Saturday a group of Batavia ball boys and locals traveled to Middletown to play. Middletown won 9 to 3 in a well played, engaging contest with several good plays on both sides. The accompanying report notes Avondale 9 Union Central 0, with the forfeit to Avondale decided by the umpire in the ninth inning.
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Middletown
Avondale
Union Central
Batavia
Poae Shores
Rf Reeeereene
Hunt
Nichols
Kirgan
Roudebusteh
P Meeker
Peebetser Buerkle
My A
Poae
Jones
Rf Teyebe Lees Peerenee
Bae
Bteele
Gateh
Steele
Ae Gateh
Smyth
Gingen
Butte
Burdsall
Norwood Y M Defeats Deer Park Slogfeat
Norwood Y M defeats Norwood Y M 0 in a slogfeat at Deer Park on Saturday. Norwood made 14 bites and Ags hits.
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Norwood
Deer Park
Clermonts Improvements Vote Urged for Fire Vault and Court House
Citizens are urged to approve an eight cent per thousand tax increase to fund a fire proof vault remodel and new public building. Auditor Larkin promotes the plan as essential for safety and modernization, arguing the cost is minimal over 30 to 80 years and would benefit all.
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Larkin
A Day Off Observed For Fallen Heroes May 30
Next Tuesday May 30 will be given to the memory of our fallen brave with many already added to the list. Every town is expected to observe the day with appropriate exercises. Batavia invites all to attend Decoration services with a prepared program.
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Batavia
Where Is Mother Dearly Missed by All at Home
A Salina Kansas Times reader laments mothers absence in a family scene. Children ask for mother at door and in streets while fathers, siblings, and neighbors seek her presence. The piece honors mothers as center of care, comfort, and guidance, noting faith in reunion after life and beyond.
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Mother
Jack
Julia
Salina
Kas
Ohio Roads Levy Passes House For Road Funds
A state tax levy of one half mill will raise three million dollars yearly for Ohio road construction and maintenance. The Hudson bill passed the House 68 to 24 and now awaits Governor Harmon's approval after Senate passage. Cities and counties already investing locally opposed the measure but failed to stop it.
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Ohio
House
Senate
Harmon
Decoration Day Observances Scheduled With Earlier Start
R. S. West Post 544 G A R with W R C and Sons of Veterans will hold Decoration Day ceremonies this year starting at 9 30 a m instead of 10 a m to finish before noon. Rev H C Hamilton of Cincinnati will give the address at the town hall and cemetery services.
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R. S. West Post
W. R. C.and Sons of Veterans
H. C. Hamilton
Cincinnati
Cinderella in Flowerland at Town Hall May 31
Cinderella in Flowerland will be repeated at the town hall on May 31 with admission prices of 10 and 15 cents. The event promises family entertainment and supports local activities.
Masons and Eastern Star Plan June 24 Celebration
The Masonic Fraternity and Order of the Eastern Star in Brown Clermont Adams and Scioto counties will hold an old fashioned St John’s Day celebration June 24 at the fair grounds Georgetown lodge called the meeting at the Masonic Temple. Promised attractions include five bands an orchestra and fine vocal music.
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Masonic Fraternity
Georgetown
Order of the Eastern Star
St. John's Day
Brown
Clermont
Adams
Scioto
Georgetown Lodge
Masonic Temple
Ladies of the Eastern Star
Home Wedding at Behymer Farm in Pierce Township
Last Saturday at 8 o clock Howard Ayer and Clara Ray Behhymer were married at the Behhymer home with Rev Armacost officiating. A banquet followed and the couple will live on the groom’s nearby farm. Congratulations issued.
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Howard Ayer
Pierce Townships
Clara Ray Behhymer
Bennett Behymer
Armacost
Amelia
Long visit planned for Clara Titus in the west
Mrs. Clara Titus, staying with her daughter Mrs. J. L. Hy Barr, left Tuesday for a extended visit through the west with friends and relatives. Batavians will miss her and wishes for a safe, enjoyable trip accompany the note.
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Clara Titus
J. L. Hy Barr
White's Appointment as Xenia Orphans Home Trustee
Captain Frank White of Batavia, a lifelong Democrat, was appointed last week by Governor Harmon as a trustee of the U. S. Orphan's Home at Xenia. The selection is praised as sound and expected to fulfill duties well with no cause for regret.
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Frank White
Batavia
U. S. Orphan's Home
Xenia
Harmon
White
Gov
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Titus
Lucknow
India
H. L. Nichols
The
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Taft
Yellow Journal
Olive
Hindustani Epworth League
Acher
S. S
Kansas
Bengal
Ohio State University
Agricultural School
Dean
M. Roy
Murray Titus
Board of County
Milford
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