Batavia High School Class Play and Commencement Details
The Batavia high school presented The Dear Boy Graduate to a full town hall crowd last Saturday with a polished cast of graduates and juniors under Mrs. M. S. Griffith. The Batavia orchestra provided music as commencement exercises followed with diplomas presented by Prof. H. C. Aultman and an address by F. B. Pearson of Ohio State University.
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Batavia High School
M. S. Griffith
Batavia Orchestra
Town Hall
Batavia
Lavender
Donald Samieson
Duke Dodsworth
Elia Nichols
F. B. Pearson
Ohio State University
Wegner
H. C. Aultman
Batavia Orchstra
Cattle Beefed Up Then Lost At Clinton County Farm
Neighbors note idle pasture at Clinton County infirmary farm. A carload of feeders from Cincinnati was turned out on blue grass pasture, and three top cattle died after being heavily fed before watering. Authorities say the sellers will take the loss. officials urge better use of land.
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Clinton County
Clermont
Infirmary Board
Cincinnati
Obituary of OC H Fritz Dies at Mt Holly Home
OC H Fritz born in Germany November 24 1844 died May 24 1918 at his Mt Holly area home. He married in 1878 and had three children. He came to the United States in 1809 settled in Clermont County and was a faithful German U B church member. Funeral by Rev E F Wegner at German U B church. widow one son two daughters survive. A Colonial Dream noted as a fine stage play.
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OC. H. Fritz
Germany
Mt. Holly
Clermont County
U. B
E F. Wegner
Happily Married Couples in Local Nuptials
Luther York son of James York and Emma Hahn united in marriage at the bride's home with Rev Lavender officiating. The couple will reside with Emma's parents and receive best wishes. Rev Bauer and Eva Bissantz wed at the bride’s parents home with Rev Wegner officiating. Bauer recently graduated and will pastor in New Madison. Also John Hockstock Jr and Callie Jones married at the German parsonage with Rev Wegner.
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Luther York
James York
N. & W. Road
Emma
John Hahn
Olive Branch
Lavender
Presbyterian Church
George Bauer
Eva Bissantz
Parente
Henry Bissantz
Thoreday
United Brethren Church
E. F. Wegner
Rev
Bauer
Bonebrake Theological Seminary
Dayton
Ohio
Madison U. B
John Hockstock Jr
Callie Jones
Man injured using dynamite to dig postholes on farm
Leslie Schilling near Cross town attempted rapid posthole digging with dynamite. An explosion damaged his face and eye after the fuse failed to light promptly. He was treated at home, then Cincinnati hospital where eye removal was required to save vision. He is improving slowly.
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Leslie Schilling
Crosstown
Leslie
Cincinnati
Batavia Considers Oiling Main Street to Cut Dust
Citizens push oiling of Main street in Batavia to reduce dust in dry weather. Property owners fronting the thoroughfare would pay the bill. Plan calls for half the driveway oiled at a time to let it dry while traffic uses the other side.
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Oi Main
Women Enter Wide Professionals In Bygone Era Statistics
The piece lists detailed counts of women in many fields. Stenographers 289077 teachers and professors 827985 in trades 481159 agricultural pursuits 770065 physicians and surgeons 7860 clergy men 2198 journalists 1087 architects designers and draftsmen 1010 lawyers and 429497 women in various professions.
Decoration Day proposal for Batavia Citizens' Memorial format
At Jesse Ellis Post No. 740 meeting the plan to transform Decoration Day into a shared Memorial Day was approved. Citizens young and old would bring flowers to the armory at 3 o clock, then decorate graves with a simultaneous, city wide observance led by the mayor and a five man five woman committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Ellis
Batavia
Grand Army
E. Burdsall
J. W. Groves
Daniel Brunk
T. L. Dunlap
J. T. Whitney
William Applegate
E. C. Lease
Batavia Captain Reappointed to Ohio Orphans Home Board
Captain Frank White of Batavia was re appointed last Friday by Governor Jim Cox as a trustee of the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphan's Home at Xenia. White has served one term, is well liked by staff, liberal in views, and capable of selecting able help to manage the home.
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Frank White
Batavia
Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphan’s Home
Xenia
Jim Cox
William McMillan Dies Alone in Madisonville
William McMillan 50, formerly of Williamsburg and longtime Madisonville resident, dropped dead at home last Thursday while his wife was away. An inquest found death from natural causes after a period of rheumatism. remains sent to Williamsburg for burial after services Saturday afternoon. He was brother of 8. N. McMillan.
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William McMillan
Williamsburg
Madisonville
Mt. Crab
N. McMillan
Inspection of Georgetown chapter praises ladies work
Mrs Stephens of Georgetown inspected the O K E 8 Chapter on Monday evening. After observing floor work and completing the examination she complimented the ladies on their excellent work. Refreshments were served at the conclusion.
Assessor Returns Urge Taxpayers to Report Property Next Spring
The piece warns that many localities show declines in personal property reports, non taxable assets and heavy logging taxes complicate revenues, and if residents fail to declare property at rightful values they may pay taxes on 150 percent of declared amounts. It stresses notifying the auditor and notes building loan stock taxable and funding for schools and roads depend on accurate returns.
Proposed Extension Of Batavia Corporation Boundary
Rumor says Batavia village council May extend corporation lines to include northwest territory, Keen Bros lumber yard, Hulick home, creek above railroad, and area to the south line. Water and light services would expand with the addition, blue print by Mr. Babbitt. protests allowed for 60 days before commissioners decide.
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Batavia
Keen Bros
Hulick
Babbitt
Loveland Considers Vehicle Licensing to Fund Roads
An ordinance being prepared would license all vehicles in Loveland and require owners to pay for the roads they use. Funds would maintain streets, while pedestrians would not be assessed. Autos are not yet mentioned but to be addressed later.
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Loveland
Do You Go to Church for Various Reasons
A reader quotes a verse noting varied churchgoing motives. Some weep, some sleep, some tell the preacher, some attend for singing, some go to reconnoiter, others because they think they ought to. The fragment ends with a remark on reflection and collection.
Ground Broken for New Creamery Block Plant
Ground was broken last week on Victoria avenue Gregg subdivision for a new creamery. Concrete blocks will be produced on site to save transport, with promoters planning fast completion. Many investors are local farmers, promising stable support and town improvement. The ice plant operates continuously, ensuring cool summers and sufficient ice for local and surrounding trade.
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Gregg
Victoria Avenue
Memorial Sermon At M E Church For G A R Members
The M E church was beautifully decorated with flowers and national colors for a G A R post memorial service last Sunday. Rev Burdsall delivered a thoughtful sermon to the remaining members as ranks thin, and the church was filled with an attentive audience.
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M. E
G. A. R. Post
Burdsall
Literary Lecture Course ends with A Colonial Dream
The last program of the Literary Lecture Course will be at Town Hall on Saturday evening May 31 at 8 oclock. Admission is 20 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. Seats are on sale at Nash s Pharmacy starting Thursday. buy tickets early.
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Town Hall
Nash’s
Ohio Rebekah Assembly installs new officers in Lorain
The 27th annual Ohio Rebekah Assembly held a three day session in Lorain with large attendance. Elizabeth Marsh represented Batavia lodge. Officers installed include Grace Wilking president and Gertrude Osborne vice president. Next assembly to convene in Cincinnati May 18 1914 with redistricting committee report.
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Ohio Rebekah Assembly
Lorain
Elizabeth Marsh
Batavia Lodge
Grace Wilking
Zanesville
Gertrude Osborne
Ashtabula
Minnie Sower
St. Marys
Anna Bell
Columbus
Mary Sidencrantz
Akron
Mattie Merryweather
Agnes Norman
E. Verges
Lowell
Viola Greaser
Pomeroy
Cincinnati
Elrod Named Clerk of Pima County Superior Court
Samuel A. Elrod of Williamsburg and Tate township, raised in that area and now a Tucson resident, was appointed to fill the unexpired term as clerk of the superior court of Pima county. He previously served as deputy after the incumbent died, with three applicants for the post and a salary of 2400 dollars yearly. The term runs until January 1, 1916, and Elrod is son in law of James W. Kellum of Amelia.
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Samuel A. Elrod
W.T. Elrod
Williamsburg
Tate Township
Tucson
Arizona
Superior Court
Pima County
Elrod
James W. Kellum
Amelia
State to ship fish for restocking East Fork streams
Batavia residents learned that the state will ship catfish and bass to the Little Miami and its tributaries, including the East Fork, for restocking. Anglers were ready to receive the shipment as trains arrived, with fish released in several creek spots and the mill dam pond. State hatcheries at Sandusky raise fish for Ohio streams and officials pledge enforcement of fishing laws and spawning-season protections.
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Batavia
Little Miami
East Fork
Main Street
Mill Dam
Sandusky
Ohio
Yearly Jamieson home Club meeting closes season
The Milford Progress Club held its final meeting at the Jamieson home on Saturday afternoon with eighty seven in attendance. Miss Birdie Gatch gave a paper on the religious function of music. A matinee titled A Colonial Dream under Mrs. Nellie Griffith showcased young performers. Refreshments followed and the club plans to reopen in October with many attending guests from nearby clubs.
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Jamieson
Thoreau
Birdie Gatch
Milford
Hopkins
Hicks
J. K. Ashburn
Batavia
Timmons
Spencer
Gatch
Hommeyer
Walton
Hill
Bronson
Hodges
Mooney
Edwards
Flora Edwards
Milford Progress Club
Stockton
Williamsburg Vesta Club
George Nichols
Mt. Washington
Edith Kirgan
Cincinnati
Branch Hill to Build New School House
Citizens of Branch Hill plan a new school house with an estimated cost of 20000 dollars. After a mass meeting to debate the issue, May 31 has been set as the election day to vote on issuing bonds for the project.
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Branch Hill
Kirk Case Settled and Land Title Maintained
Judge Davis dismissed the Kirk v Kirk et al. case without prejudice and left the matter open for a new trial. The land title remains as recorded today.
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Davis
Kirk Ve. Kirk
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Batavia Corpora
M. E. Church
Paktt
Griffith
Dial Flattery
Werner False
Glancy Friendsrs
E. H
Speidel
Angel of Death
W. &. Kain
Cramer
Wiseman
Lionel Wellman
Griffith Katherine Jamieson
Penelope Prim
Florence Buerkle
Peggy Shippen
Becky Brown
Kathleen Ashburn
Ann Wharton
Edell Knaver
Nancy White
Ossee
Jeanne Glancy
Constance Cary
Margaret Bradley Bally Wister
Rath Kain
Suzanna Love
Mra. J.J. Werner
Elizabeth Walker
Mra. J. K, Ashburn
Rebekah
Clermonter
FISH
Batavia Woman’s Club
Kirk
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