Will of Bethel man leaves bulk to Socialist society
Joseph H. Sims of Bethel died January 17 1926 with a will dated June 2 1925 naming Joseph Shorts of Dayton as executor and Luella Sims his widow as trustee. A April 1 1926 suit in Common Pleas challenges capacity and contests distributions including a large share to the Socialist Society of the United States of America to fund educational books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Sims
Bethel
Joseph Shorts
Dayton
Luella Sims
Common Pleas Court
Socialist Party
Sims
Sam’l W. Sprague
Nichols, Speidel & Nichols
Cipeinnati
Lillie Willis
L. B. Courts
Williamsburg
Fred Baudendistel
Samuel Ausman
John E. Emmons
J. C. Hogan
Monroe
N. Y
Kate Richards O’hare
Mena
Kansas
Socialist Society of the United States of America, Incorporated
Good Woman Gone Mrs Julia Holmes Dies in Williamsburg
Mrs Julia Holmes a pioneer of the county died at home in Williamsburg Saturday afternoon in her 94th year. Widow of Lycurgus Holmes she cared for the sick and lived mostly in Clermont county. Survived by daughter Miss Billa Holmes and grandson Clyde Holmes. Funeral from Williamsburg M E church Monday afternoon with burial at Clover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Holmes
Williamsburg
Lycurgus Holmes
Clermont County
M. E. Church
Bill
Baby Shower in Honor of Evelyn Jean Davis
On Thursday evening March 25 1926 Daughters of America gathered at Etta Burnetts home for a Baby Shower honoring Evelyn Jean Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs John Davis. The evening included contests cards and lunch with guests leaving late saying they enjoyed the event.
Read it in the Courier first
Fragmentary line mentions Williamsburg and Fuhr with an information prompt and a note to read in the Courier first. No clear event or names beyond these fragments.
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the Courier
Swing Reappointed Postmaster After four-year Term
John W. Swing, former Clermont county recorder, has been reappointed postmaster of his hometown for another four years. Widely popular, he is noted for aiding the public and earning high esteem. Bethel praises having such an official who also served in the recorder's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Swing
Clermont County
Bethel
Recorder
107th Anniversary Observed at Newtonsville M E Church
The Hill District marks the 107th anniversary of Odd Fellowship with a program at Newtonsville M E Church on Saturday April 17 1926. The day includes an opening ode invocation welcome address response music a luncheon business meeting and afternoon sessions with selections by Milford High School Orchestra Hillsboro Quartet and other performers. Milton Schooley presides with W S White as secretary and Mrs Nellie Williams as pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill District
Odd Fellowship
Newtonsville M. E
Russell
B. Nichols Music
Milton Schooley
W.S. White
Nellie Williams
Perintown Community Meeting Highlights Bargaining and Dairy Topics
George Schmitt led a Perintown schoolhouse meeting on March 28 discussing Collective Bargaining and Selling with focus on agriculture. County Agent Wine miller screened the American Jersey Cattle Club film and dairy cow ideals. Next meeting April 27 will show government bovine tuberculosis films and explain the county area testing plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schmitt
Perintown
Schmitt
Winemiller
American Jersey Cattle Club
W. Patchell
Jury Draw for April Term of U S Court
Clermonters named for grand and petit juries include Geo B Huntington Amelia L A Walton Milford C H Ludlow Mt Carmel and Harry Dillman Bethel H E White Milford Russell Wyatt New Richmond W OC Badgley Bethel I N Crance Bethel John Pommert Amelia with grand jurors listed first and several petit jurors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Huntington
Amelia
L. A. Walton
Milford
C. H. Ludlow
Mt. Carmel
Petit
Harry Dillman
Bethel
H. E. White
Russell Wyatt
New Richmond
OC. Badgley
I. N. Crance
John Pommertt
Two 1926 Weddings at Presbyterian Manse
On April 2 1926 at the Presbyterian manse Rev Geo D McCulloch joined D Dol W B Vaught and Miss Dorothy H F Pike of Williamsburg in marriage. The couple will live in Cincinnati. On April 3 1926 Rev Geo D McCulloch united Clifford O Pruett of Covington Kentucky and Miss Jessie Wilder of Bethel Ohio in a ring ceremony. They will reside in Covington and are wished joy and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Manse
Geo. D. McCulloch
D. Dol. W. B. Vaught
Dorothy H. F. Pike
Williamsburg
Cincinnati
Clifford O. Pruett
Covington
Sixth District Republicans Unite for Harmony in Ohio Primary
Leaders from all counties met at the Elks parlors Portsmouth on the call of district committeeman Mariihi C Clark to promote harmony and discuss party affairs. George E Matthews was named chairman with George M Taylor secretary and speakers urged a unified campaign and support for a strong Republican governor.
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Elks Parlors
Portsmouth
Mariihi C. Clark
Clark
D. Q. Morrow
Hillsboro
George E. Matthews
Ohio
Davis
Mt Carmel Protective Association annual meeting slated
The Mt. Carmel Protective Association will hold its annual meeting at Mt. Carmel on Saturday April 10 from 1 to 4 p m Speakers include Cincinnati Chief of Detectives Cal Crim Eli Speidel and Bata via Judge Charles White A big fish fry will follow Members urged to attend and enjoy the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
Missionary Aims for Christian Endeavor Year
Christian Endeavor urges societies to form a missionary committee, hold six meetings, and present a play or pageant. It lists missionaries Mrs Lenore Harpeter Lutz in Korea, Mrs Sylvia Tschantz in China, and Miss Anita Gregson in India, with daily prayer and regular giving urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenore Harpeter Lutz
Korea
Sylvia Tschantz
Pennabecker
China
Anita Gregson
Cincinnati
India
A. L. Carnes, Co
United States Offers 30 Days Free Military Training
The government offers healthy youths aged 17 to 24 a month of free training with clothing, board, and travel paid. Camps at Camp Knox Kentucky Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana and Ft Thomas across the river host Infantry Cavalry Field Artillery and Signal Corps courses starting around July 15 ending around August 15. Clermont county aims for about fifteen recruits with openings remaining. contact Eli H. Speidel Batavia Ohio, county chairman, for details.
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United States
Camp Knox
Louisville
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Ind
Ft. Thomas
Romaina
Field Artillery
Signal Corps
Clermont County
Eli H. Speidel
Batavia
Ohio
Bootlegger Arrested After Depot Basket Find
Deputy Dawson and Sheriff Croswell nabbed Harrison Rutherford of Newport Kentucky after discovering a basket containing two gallons of whiskey near the water tank by the N and W depot. Rutherford faced Judge White and was fined 200 dollars plus costs and ordered to the Dayton workhouse for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Croswell
Deputy Dawson
Croswell
Dawson
Harrison Rutherford
Newport
Pike Reconstruction Moves From Batavia to Stonelick
Work began last week on rebuilding the Batavia to Stonelick pike by Pringle and Buerkle with a gasoline shovel. The project aims to connect county sections and provide a smooth, gravel, well-graded route along the East Fork, improving safety and views, with future repairs planned by county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Stonelick
Pringle & Buerkle
Ohio River
Three Plays At The Capitol Theatre Batavia
Freshman Sophomore and Junior classes present three one act plays at Capitol Theatre to raise funds for the school annual. The Ghost Story and The Hoot Owl feature student casts under Miss Ruth Hilliard with Walter Grey directing. Also includes Clermont County Teachers Association meeting April 10 with Professor W A Guiler as chief speaker and an afternoon Oratorical Contest at Batavia Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Capitol Theatre
Clermont County Teachers’ Association
Batavia High School
W.A. Guiler
Miami University
Clermont County
Bethel Dentists New Offices and Local Road Work
Homer M. Wymer, formerly of Bata via boy and recent Cincinnati College of Dentistry graduate, now practices in the First National Bank Building at Bethel. County surveyor and board of county commissioners laid lines Saturday for the Batavia Stonelick road, widening to 16 feet with a 40 foot right of way, removing narrows and obstructions. The gravel road will be kept smooth with frequent grading, as Clermont County’s commissioners emphasize road know how.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer M. Wymer
Batavia
Cincinnati College of Dentistry
First National Bank
Bethel
Board of County Commissioners
Batavia-Stonelick Road
Clermont County
Board of Commissioners
Community Club Drive Reaches 130 Plus Members
County Agent Wm G Winemiller announces recruitment for both old and new 4 H clubs across Goshen Marathon Olive Branch Bethel Williamsburg Mulberry Batavia and Andere areas. Leaders oversee Dairy Calf Pig Poultry Food Clothing and Advanced work with eight annual meetings and county fair exhibits. Examinations for eighth graders from outside districts set for April 24 at Batavia schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeka
Goshen
Cliff Stouder
Harris
Marathon
J. D. White
Bethel
Ray Stoddard
Olive Branch
Mary Walker
Williamsburg
Dorothea Derrick
Mulberry
Boyd
Emmett Harvey
Walter Bee
Clarence Lytle
Batavia
Arch Brooks
Kratzer
Wm. G. Winemiller
Roadside pole removal and road work progress reported
Grading has started on the Williams burg end and poles are being removed from the Bethel to Williamsburg road right of way. State projects will start Owensville to Williamsburg this week, Batavia to Owensville later, with material already along the routes. Stonelick pike work began last week and progress is being watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Williamsburg
Owensville
Batavia
Stonelick Pike
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James M. Fitzpatrick
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Paul Jordala
Hillsboro Quartet
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The
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Edward Haywood
Layton McAfee Autarsergeance
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Edith Conroy
Betty Summers
the Hoot Owl
Chester Lenington
Richard Long
Robert Harding
Seee Eeers
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Oliver Malott
Josephine Stonelaw
Elsie Popp
Althea Short
Kathryn Adams
Susan MacGregor
Catherine Bishop
Ruth Hilliard
George Etna
Louis Fishback
Anne Smee
Billie Wilson
Tom Pea
Jack Jamieson
Dano
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Neeentenee
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Bob Pee
Stotes Cerereessseeee
Martha Nash
Anne
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Iste
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Daisy Smith
Mary Sherman
Betty Philhower
Mrs. Larrimore
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Dorothy Fetzer
Jack Fisher
Dale Tilton
Bess White
Peter
Ethel Murphy Brooks Rice
Robert Wiseman
Katie-Lee Kemp
Catherine Auxier
J. Wilson
Dodd Peas
Philip Lail
W. Wayne Winkle
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