Clermonts Predicament From Damage By Storm and Flood
The Clermont County region endured extensive damage from a weeklong storm and flood. Bridges culverts and pikes were destroyed or washed away, with New Richmond Moscow Neville Ohio and Batavia heavily affected. River towns along the Little Miami and East Fork faced levee breaks and widespread property loss with no lives reported.
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East Fork
Batavia
Elk Lick
Tom Brooks
J. L. Brown
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
City
Little Miami River
Duckwall
Ohio River
New Richmond
Moscow
Neville
Ohile
Ohio
Milford
Loveland
Miamiville
Little
Miami
Neca
Clermonters
Dayton
Hamilton
Columbus
Piqua
Clermont County
United States
Miamisburg
James Fitspatrick
Bethel
Parrott
Little Miami
Warren County
Ft. Ancient
Mills Grove
Stubbs Mills
Kings
King Powder Company
Fosters
Newtown
Plainville
Camp Dennison
Branch Hill
Epworth Heights
Tower Hill
East Milford
Eveland & Motsinger
Hickey & Son
Matt Coler
Henry Wishard
Will Reynolds
N. Brewster
Frank Clark
William Baker
E. B. Gatch
Stump
Miami Valley
Little Miami River Flood Covers Warren County Town
Last week heavy rain pushed the Little Miami and nearby river beyond their banks. The floodwaters overwhelmed levees and covered the town along the river, disrupting daily life and causing damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Warren County
Big Catch In Flood Waters Near Stone Lick Creek
During last week’s high water in Stone Lick Creek a 14 pound German carp swam into Chas Hartmetz’s garden and was left by receding floodwaters near Charlie’s Sunday dinner. Many large fish remained at the Jandlorn’s disposal after the flood.
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Stonelick Creek
Chas
Hartmetz
Charlie
Flood Relief Funds Move Through Batavia Committee
Clermont county receives 1500 from the State Flood Fund to aid flood sufferers. Batavia hosts the county committee coordinating purchases and expenses. River crest reached 69 feet 9 inches in Cincinnati and is now falling as storms eased.
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South
Lebanon
Morrow
King’s Mills
Waynesville
Miamisburg
Clermont County
Columbus
United States
Batavia
Bell Exchange
Moscow
Chile
Neville
Cincinnati
First of Its Kind Morgantown Baby Boom Challenge
Star City residents pledged to produce forty babies by May 1, 1918 and 83 have already been born. Local prognosticators expect the target to be met, with officials claiming progress proves the town’s progressiveness and inviting other cities to compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
W. Va
Star City
Star
Ohio farmers urged to boost drainage and orchard care
The Ohio bulletin calls on farmers teachers and officials to improve drainage prune and spray orchards and share resources. It notes annual farm losses from poor drainage and cholera concerns while highlighting farmer meetings attendance and a push for bulletins and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
State Board of Agriculture
Grange
Farm Institute
Washington
Sunshine City hosts a week of St Patrick attractions
The Sunshine City of St Petersburg Florida held a multi day tourists fair from March 17 to 26 featuring fifty decorated booths and daily amusements by the Board of Trade including ostrich races fireworks and silver cups for divisions and parade honors. Ohio dominated the parade and the event drew over a thousand participants. the apple man known as the Bee Hive saw strong business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s
Board of Trade
Ohio
Pennsylvania
McKinley
St. Petersburg
Central Avenue
Sunshine Pleasure Club
New York
Washington
J. R. Hicks
Gordon
Amelia
Narcoossee
Fla
Nannie Davis
Batavia
Tragedy After Frolic Ends in Loveland Firing
In Loveland two Black men James Turner and Rueben Cole argued after visiting Pete Heizels saloon. Turner drew a revolver and fatally shot Cole in the breast, Cole dying at home. Turner resisted arrest and was fought by Lester Tracy during capture near Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Turner
Rueben Cole
Loveland
Pete Heizel
Cole
Turner
Chas. Adams
Lester Tracy
Robert Martin
Tracy
Cincinnati
Wood Cole
Ohio
War on illegal measures escalates across Greene County
State authorities intensified a campaign against dishonest weighing practices after three Greene County arrests last week for using measures instead of scales. An estimated 40 percent of examined devices were off, with some merchants gaining 12 pounds per bushel. Authorities warn merchants must provide correct weight for value and say more inspections will follow statewide.
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Greene County
Farm train arrives with exhibits and lectures in Batavia
The Better Farming special train reached Batavia last Thursday delivering livestock, crops, and lectures. C S Wheeler of the Agricultural College outlined training for farmers while Charles McIntire of Wooster emphasized choosing livestock suited to farm type and location and the value of soil minerals and proper farming practices. The event drew limited crowds due to floods, with several speakers unable to attend and some local students touring the exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
C.S. Wheeler
Agricultural College
Charles McIntire
Wooster
McIntire
Clermont
Periitown
Newtown
Belt accident at Batavia Brick Co prompts caution
Supt Shaw narrowly escaped severe injury when a belt caught on a moving pulley. He tried to guide it with his foot and was pulled free by a quick coworker. The incident underscores the danger of moving machinery and recalls many fatalities from similar acts.
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Shaw
Batavia Brick Co
Acta
County widens Harrigan corner road for safer view
County commissioners widened Harrigan corner at the Oweneville approach by shifting bank soil over the creek side to improve sightlines. The inexpensive project reduces past accident risk and improves travel safety for drivers from both directions.
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Harrigan's Corner
Oweneville
Burdock Blood Bitters touted by Mrs Freitory
A reader from Freitory Moosup Comm credits Burdock Blood Bitters with restoring health after illness. She reports severe debility and headaches improved, describing herself as a “well woman” after use.
Clermonter Pioneer John Tatman Passes At 88
John Tatman a Monroe township pioneer and tobacco businessman died last Saturday at 6 am after a long illness. A staunch Republican, he lived 88 years and leaves a widow and several children. Funeral services were held at his home by Revs Quinlan and Dunn with the G A R post conducting pit service at the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tatman
Monroe Township
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Blanchester
Hamilton & Dayton
Sunshine City
Florida
Eorror
Clermonter
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