New Receiver for First National Bank in New Richmond
Judge Frank Davis of Batavia who had served as receiver is relieved at his own request by P. E. Wagner of Sutton. The bank's condition is dire with large overdrafts and unsettled claims. The New Richmond school board’s $40,000 bond protects depository funds while subpoenas issued in Cincinnati target depositors ahead of a grand jury.
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Frank Davis
Batavia
First National Bank
New Richmond
P. E. Wagner
Sutton
W. Va
Davis
Comptroller of the Treasury
Washington
New Richmond School Board
U. S. Court
Cincinnati
Batavia Council Grants Sewer Survey and Main Street Connection
Batavia village council met Monday granting the school board permission to survey town sewerage with a view to tapping Main street for school use. The State Board of Health will permit outlet of sewer if submerged under the creek. The county commissioners were also authorized to connect with the Main street sewer. The light proposition rests with no action taken.
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Batavia
State Board of Health
Rev Dr Ketchum Preaches at M E Church Wednesday
Rev Dr M E Ketchum will preach at 7 p m Wednesday with quarterly conference and Methodist Brotherhood meeting after services. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper followed by a short sermon. Evening service at 7 30 p m on the subject Modern Philistines. J P Martin.
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M. E. Ketchum
Methodist Brotherhood
J. P. Martin
County Board Meets for Countywide School Session
County school boards from across the area gather in Batavia on April 18. Topics include consolidation standardization teacher selection and district needs. Hon J H Cook assistant superintendent of public instruction will represent the state at Columbus. All friends of the schools are welcome to attend.
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Batavia
J. H. Cook
Batavia School Building Advances Amid Weather Delays
The Batavia new school building progresses rapidly with brickwork nearly finished to the first floor. Contractor Mr. Eveland oversees adherence to the blueprints and quality, promising a premier facility in the state once completed.
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Batavia
Eveland
Clermont county pension board announces regular meetings
The Clermont county pension board consisting of Drs. Allen Rapp T A Mitchell M B Griffith meets on the second Wednesday of each month in Batavia at Clermont hotel.
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Clermont County Pension Board
Drs. Allen Rapp
T. A. Mitchell
Owensville
Synopsis of a four act drama with interludes by Miss Painter
A stage synopsis outlines Act 1 Daddy Didn’t Come Act 2 The Promise and the Lie Act 3 The Robbery and Flight Act 4 Keep Your Eye on the Nail with specialties between the acts.
In Memoriam for Lottie Sillett of Mt. Holly Ohio
A hometown memorial recalls Lottie Sillett born June 4 1874 near Mt. Holly Ohio later of Cincinnati and Batavia. She married John Binning in 1898 leaving two children Earl and Ellen and a circle of family and friends. Funeral services were held at the family home with Rev E Burdsall and burial at Union Cemetery Batavia Ohio.
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Tion
E. Burdsall
Elizabeth Walker
Union Cemetery
Batavia
Obituary of Sarah Elizabeth Cameron of Batavia Ohio
Sarah Elizabeth Cameron born November 7, 1842 near Goshen Ohio died March 2 1916 at Batavia Ohio aged 78 years 4 months 18 days She was the eldest of a family of eleven with seven living Her survivors include Mrs Wm McKever Loveland Thomas Andrew Danbury Ill Mrs Molly Stewart Glendale C Gaddis Thompson Jersey City NJ James Thompson Middletown William Stockton and Thomas Dayton Ohio She joined Methodism at Bloom Rose and was a charter member of Burd sall's chapel M E Church later faithful in church duties She married John Cameron of Loveland Ohio in 1868 and settled in Illinois before returning to Ohio after seven years They had five children all surviving with husband and father Grandmother to 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren She suffered paralysis on July 11 of last year and remained cared for at home.
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Back Run
Mt. Holly
Ohio
Lottie Belle Sillett
James
Margaret Thomas Gillett
Lottie
Cincinnati
John Binning
Earl
Ellen
Mollie Ward
New Richmond
Harry Sillett
Amelia
Tam
Sarah Elizabeth Cameron
Moses
Harriett Thompson
Goshen
Batavia
Wm. McKever
Loveland
Thomas Andrew
Danberry
Ill
Molly Stewart
Glendale
Gaddis Thompson
Jersey City
New Jersey
James Thompson
Middletown
William
Stockton
Thomas
Dayton
Cameron
Methodist Church
Bloom Rose
Burdsall’s Chapel
M. EB
John Cameron
Illinois
Armstrong
Gardner
Dustin
Mia. Lakemire
William Cameron
Moscow youth named secretary of Public Printing
Howard B. Glaser of Moscow, longtime secretary of the Clermont county Republican Committee, is appointed by Governor Willis to the secretaryship of the Department of Public Printing in the State house. J. E. Cross heads the department. Glaser has served since March 1 in W. H. Walker’s office, automobile registrar.
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Howard B. Glaser
Moscow
Clermont County Republican Committee
Willis
Department of Public Printing
State House
J. E. Cross
W. H. Walker
Clermonter Hutchens Dies In Clifton Heights
A C Hutchens formerly of Williamsburg and later Clifton Heights died at his home on Monday in his 63rd year and will be buried at Williamsburg April 5 at 10 am from the M E church. He was known in the county for livery and flour business service and leaves a widow one daughter and two sons.
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A. C. Hutchens
Williamsburg
Clifton Heights
M. E
Obituary: Emma Frances Kain Belt dies in California
Mrs Emma Frances Kain Belt died March 16 at her son Dr A H Belt s home in California She lived for many years in Williamsburg Fallbrook and Oceanside Funeral was held Saturday and interment followed at Fallbrook beside her husband William Belt She was well remembered by many Williamsburg residents.
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Emma Frances Kain Belt
Williamsburg
Fallbrook
Oceanside
Cal
A. H. Belt
William Belt
Social at Stone Lick School House Saturday
A social will be held at the Stone Lick school house on Saturday evening April 15 to benefit the school. Ice cream cake sandwiches and coffee will be served. You are invited.
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Stonelick School House
Miami Grange Meeting at Milford Draws Strong Attendance
The Miami Grange at Milford last Saturday attracted a large gathering with a state speaker delivering an elegant talk. Two degrees were conferred and other important business transacted, with the Granges described as being on the boom.
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Miami Grange
Milford
Jitney Carnival Supports Local Library Effort
The Woman's Club library committee and neighbors hosted a Friday night Jitney Carnival to raise funds for the library. All items cost five cents with a cafeteria style supper and two shows, Fashion and Plantation Minstrels, drawing good attendance. Proceeds and donated items from Cincinnati and Batavia entries supported the event. a punch set and glassware were raffled, and the Batavia High School orchestra performed.
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Woman's Club
John Shilito Co
Cincinnati
Marsh Sisters
Batavia
J. B. Wasner
Batavia High School
Clermonter Makes Good Son Arthur Raver Becomes Sharpshooter
Arthur S. Raver of New Richmond qualified as a sharpshooter in the U S Marine Corps per an official bulletin from Washington. A 1915 enlistment, he serves at Port Royal South Carolina awaiting transfer to expeditionary duty or to a cruising battleship, with a bright future ahead.
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U. S. Marine Corps
Washington
Arthur S. Raver
New Richmond
Fred Raver
Marine Barracks
Port Royal
S. C
Coyle Implement Co Expands to Meet Growing Business
R S Coyle proprietor of the Coyle Implement Co enlarges his store by several hundred feet of floor space to accommodate a large stock. Last week he sold $500 worth of implements in one day and booked several good orders. He operates one of the county’s largest hardware stocks and is regarded as a pleasant dealer.
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R. S. Coyle
Coyle Implement Co
Store Burglary Report Near New Richmond
Geo W Burnett's store at New Richmond was burglarized by amateurs. A suit of clothes and a hat were stolen and are easily recognized. Officers pursue the culprits ahead of the April 10 grand jury meeting. demand for night police protection rises.
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Geo. W. Burnett
New Richmond
Campaign to require doctors report births within ten days
State authorities campaign to compel physicians to report births to the authorities within ten days. They stress that every birth must be registered and recorded under the child’s name for future value and identification, noting failures have caused trouble in many cases.
Rochester Bridge Co Starts South Milford Bridge Work
The Rochester Bridge Co has begun construction on the new South Milford bridge after the old span was washed away by high water. completion is expected in about six weeks, restoring travel access for local residents.
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Rochester Bridge Co
New South Milford Bridge
High Scores Of Company K Battlers In Regimental Prize
Through Captain Bechtel the high record of five Company K boys is reported for winning the regimental prize on March 15. Top scores include John Guenther 148, Wilber Cousing 142, Harry Anderson 185, and Conant 701 out of 750. The captain is very proud of his boys.
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Bechtel
Company K
Ban -Plougoigon
Scescas Incroce
John Guenther
Wilber Cousing
Empey Ee
Harry Anderson
Conant
Demand for Township Road Dragging to Fix Deep Ruts
Countywide push urges township trustees to enforce road dragging under Section 7060 of Ohio law. The act requires dragging per township and threatens fines from ten to twenty five dollars for first offenses and twenty five dollars for subsequent offenses.
Commissioners Meet Set Salaries For County Officials
The county commissioners in regular session approved pay details for the coming year. Assessors will be paid 4 dollars per day and the board of review may receive 3 to 10 dollars per day for hearing appeals. The commissioners set their own pay at 5 dollars per day and auditors will record daily rates.
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Anstead
Patchell
Shane
County Board of Review
Ohio Receives Arizona Jack Rabbits for Release
State Game Warden announces a shipment of jack rabbits from Arizona to be released in southern Ohio. This marks the first time in years Ohio will possess animals beyond the common rabbit, expanding local wildlife varieties.
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Arizona
Ohio
Felicity Votes Bonds for Electric Light Plant
The people of Felicity approved issuing bonds for an electric light plant on March 28 with 164 in favor and 9 against. Voters praised good lights and smooth sidewalks, noting the improvements as the town’s top benefit as visitors observe the two changes first.
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Felicity
Keep Him in School Threat Sparks Local Arrests
Parents warned that keeping a child out of school can lead to arrest for contributing to delinquency. A father was fined 30 dollars and costs and jailed until payment. Officials say arrests may occur in Clermont.
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Clermont
Buckeye Corn Contest Seeks Ohio Song Prize 1916
Ohio officials offer 10 in gold for the best song to fit a popular air up to 24 lines. Open to Ohioans, entries due July 1 to 16 1916 with personal details. Prize announced at the State fair and sung on the Washington trip. Submit to J R Clarke Columbus Ohio.
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Bureau of Junior Contests
Board of Agriculture of
Ohio
Washington
J. R. Clarke
Columbus
Exposition Commission Saves Funds Amid Willis Administration
The Ohio Panama Exposition Commission completed a final saving of 42 657 dollars. An appropriation of 174 089 dollars was made under Harmon Cox and Willis. More money was returned under the Willis administration than was appropriated by it.
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Harmon, Cox and Willis
Willis
Presidential primary vote between Pomerene and Cox seen as pivotal
The upcoming presidential primary featuring Pomerene and Cox is viewed as a decisive matchup likely shaping the race. Supporters expect strong turnout and clear signals on candidate viability and party direction.
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Pomerene
Cox
County Road Meeting Set In Batavia For April 15
A joint meeting of Clermont county commissioners township trustees and road superintendents is called for Saturday April 15 at 10 a m in the Batavia courthouse. County engineer will join as plans for building better roads at minimal cost are discussed with trustees and residents urged to attend.
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Court House
Batavia
Clermont County
Batavia Hosts Large Teacher Certificate Examinations
Last Saturday in Batavia, 72 applicants gathered for teacher examination day. Lists were distributed in two rooms and many one year certificates were granted.
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Batavia
Regimental Shoot for Co. K at Armory on April 14
Co. K plans a regimental shoot at the armory on April 14 supervised by a regimental officer. The unit is making good records envied by other companies as they practice most evenings.
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Co. K
Autoist Arrested for Violating Road Laws
Wesley Charles of Manchester was arrested in West Union last week for failing to sound a warning when emerging from a side street and for turning the corner on the wrong side. The rule is aimed at busy streets, and obedience is urged to prevent accidents.
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Wesley Charles
Manchester
West Union
Child Delivers Shocking Rescue After Ground Wire Incident
In Loveland, Howard Dixon, eldest son of John Dixon, grabbed a live wire found on the ground and was held by his mother until help arrived. He suffered burns and shock but survived. Authorities urge towns using electricity to avoid touching ground wires dangling from poles.
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Howard Dixon
John Dixon
Loveland
Township trustees allocate funds for repairs
Batavia township trustees reported 2000 dollars in the road fund for repairs. They noted many locations needing work and said repairs would begin soon as possible. The roads are now managed by the trustees rather than the county commissioners.
Experimental Farm Report on Spring Planting and Poultry
April 1 notes from Experimental Farm detail a slow season with planned corn soybeans and wheat rotation. Implementing new cultivation methods, adjusting soil fertility due to high acid phosphate and potash costs, and continuing poultry operations with 204 White Leghorn pullets and egg production reaching 89 48 eggs for March.
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Elliott
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M. E. Church
Pension Board
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Town Hall
Lola E. Painter
T. J. Simpson
Lloyd C. Hulick
Wilma Brown
M. F. Ross
Laura Hauck
Percy Stymers
Nell Carter
Clermonter
Clermont Lady
Grange Meeting
Baby Records
Commissioners
Rabbits
Corn Boys
Batavia Township
Experiment Farm
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