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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1923

Page

1

Tax rate reform urged in Clermont Adams counties

The piece argues end of the Assistant County Superintendent of Schools in Clermont and neighboring Adams counties to cut taxes. It cites State Auditor figures of 84.60 percent in Clermont, urging boards to shift to lower supervision costs while preserving overall school oversight. Public sentiment favors saving through discontinuing the office, with Warren county considering a similar move and transportation funding needing new methods.

Clermont County Adams County County Board of Education Ohio Boards of Education Warren County Board of Education

Fish Fry at Mt Carmel April 14 1923

Mt Carmel Protective Association hosts a fish fry at Mt Carmel Grange Hall Saturday afternoon at 1 o clock April 14 1923. Music by the Mt Carmel band. All members and prospective members invited.

Mt. Carmel

Batavia Baseball Team Prep Under Joe Brock as Manager

Batavia will field a baseball team this season with Saturday home games and Sunday games at Amelia. Joe Brock will manage, and a strong group of players is being assembled. Milford contributes uniforms and gear. Milford’s first game is set for April 22 as the team works toward readiness.

Batavia Amelia Joe Brock Rauscher Milford Haster Golden

New U B Church Plans Day for Building Fund

The New U B Church hosts its second annual oratorical contest with a U B day at Paul M Rapp’s store on April 12. Ten percent of cash sales will go to the Building Fund for the new church, supporting fundraising efforts by the Ladies Aid with a pie sale starting at 10 a.m.

Paul M Rapp U. B

Tax Listing Notice and Southwestern Ohio Oratorical Contest

The notice urges residents to list personal property with true value including automobiles and building stock, township and district details, agricultural stats, and mailing envelopes. It also reports the second annual Southwestern Ohio Oratorical Contest held in Batavia with five counties represented, five judges, and top prizes awarded to Irene Pape, David Perry Tarbell, Naomi Matre, and Hula May Warren.

Ohio Batavia Hamilton Brown Adams Warren Clermont Plincy H. Johnson Cincinnati B.I. Davis Biewentary Irene Pape Anna May Scuddy Reading David Perry Tarbell Brown County Ruth Malloway Lebanon Naomi Matre Hula May Warren Springboro Albertine Dennison Milford Olive Henderson New Richmond Gertrude Melvin Ee Higginspost Pearl Martin Ae Sardinia Otterbine Carter Peewee Tom Taylor Lebapon Irene Pape Weer Marion Crawd Ill Peewee Raredney Bethel Virginia Lee Aberdeen Titus Scott David Perry Tarbell Georgetown Ruth Halloway Franklin Wayne Mitchel John Stone Ee Blanchester Robert Seigel Fewer Reewee Albert Brown Manchester Terrace Park George Chalfont Sete High School Anna Virginia Speidel Owensville Paul Hopping Jennie May Chapman Ripley Glenn Cahall Eula May Warren Myrtle Beltz Perenne Ewes Frank Ferris Blue Ash Naomi Matre Peewee Bower Ewere Sete Pews West Union Clara Thoroman Alta Hill Winchester

Prosecutor Britton Praised for Swift Grand Jury Session

Last week Prosecutor Harry Britton joined the grand jury in a 75 minute session that examined fourteen witnesses, returned fourteen indictments including two felonies, two sealed and two involving minors. The jury was paid and returned home in under two hours, prompting praise for speed and accuracy.

Harry Britton Britton

Court Calendars Now Ready for April Term

The court calendars for the April term are prepared for distribution to interested parties. If cases are not compromised, substantial legal work will proceed this spring.

Re Appraisal Bill Passes House In Ohio

Columbus, April 4. The Ohio House of Representatives approved by 72 to 14 a bill by Rep McDonald of Dayton to re appraise real estate in 1924 and every eight years thereafter. The original proposal set a four year interval.

Columbus House of Representatives McDonald Dayton

Peach buds safe promise good fruit crop

John Henderson of Union township reports peach buds largely undamaged after a Saturday survey. He notes experienced fruit growing indicates a fine crop with plenty left on the trees. Other fruit appears healthy for an abundant yield.

John Henderson Union Township

Woman Named for Clermont County Elections Post

At a Clermont County Republican meeting in Batavia chaired by Ireton Mrs Edith Spears of Branch Hill was chosen to recommend for the Board of Deputy Supervisors of Elections. The two year appointment takes effect May 15 and marks the first woman named in the county. Bruce Daughters of Franklin township was the other applicant.

Clermont County Republican Executive Committee Batavia Ireton Edith Spears Branch Hill Bruce Franklin Township

New Hardware and Farm Implement Firm Opens Under Ketchum

Geo O Ketchum of near Nicholsville has bought the Coyle Buggy & Implement Co. stock and property and will operate a hardware and farm implement business. He plans immediate restock with hardware machinery wagons fencing and related items and aims for a large local trade. The community extends a cordial welcome to Mr Ketchum and family. Mrs Emily Cunningham hosted Sunday visitors in Amelia including her daughters Mrs Sara Marvin Mrs Alice DeVamp and their spouses from Covington Ky along with six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. An elegant dinner followed a pleasant day.

Geo. O. Ketchum Nicholeville Coyle Buggy & Implement Co Emily Cunningham Amelia Sara Marvin Alice DeVamp Een Covington

Poet Painter Harry Jennings of Cincinnati A Landscape Artist

A Baxby spring feature profiles Cincinnati painter Harry Jennings living near Little Miadi Valley above Batavia. Described as a poet painter, he blends delicate color and imagination, concentrates fully on nature, and remains fiercely independent in style and method.

Baxby Miadi Cincinnati Batavia Pike Batavia Harry Jennings Jennings William McMillan Walnut Hills Duverneck Nobel Meakin Art Academy W. T.H. Howe Hughes High School Innes Twachtman

Real estate transfers listed in Batavia and surrounding townships

A long notice catalogs numerous property transfers across Batavia, Miami, Pierce, Union, Williamsburg and Goshen townships. Transactions involve individuals and several unnamed grantees with properties including acres, lots, and poles, each recorded with a nominal $1 consideration.

Batavia Meenas Thomas Carter Williamsburg T. B. Davidson Tate Een Sfeteer Serene Orville Bredwell W.O. Myers Franklin Washington M. H. Little Monroe Fletcher Bushman John B. Reese Os Eatlys J. V. Waggle Union Ee H. Guttekuntz Miami Miami Wrernreeeeee Louis Laudaman Goshen H. Stouder Wm. Turner Wayne Stonelick Ee Spence Quitter Jackson Eee Peewee Howe V. B. Knight Corporation M. Long T. J. Dugan Bethel Wees Adr Joplin Moscow Els Wee Ee Ward Cushard New Richmond John Clara W. Gregg Nathan D. Davidson Calvin Murphy Margaret Murphy Elizabeth Hertlein Daisy Yonnag Joseph Helton Olin A. Fagin Clarence P. Wedgewood E. N. Clinkenbrord Harry Neal Smith Pierce Tp Morris M. Graham Pierce W. E. Leever John Devine Anna D. Brown James H. Clemens Miami Tp Americus Donella Jennie L. Prather Hugh P. Croswell Charles E. Troescher Monroe B. F Thamann Louisa Thamann Union Tp Frank G. Turton Wm. Bonar Felicity Mabel E. Richardson Milford Evans Moses L. Motsinger Robert Motsinger Goshen Byron L. Stouder Robert 8. Motsinger, Lot In Goshen; $1. B. L. Stonder Robert S. Motsinger Wm. J. Auer George Spero Pranch Hill Byron L. Stonder Gosher John Holstein Georgia Tribble Hessie C. Brown E. D. Monjar Washington Joseph Craig Susie Levine Joseph M. Rapp Chester Armstrong Stonelick Nettie Davis Belle Huffman Union William Brophy Dwight Marksberry Franklin John F. White Anna D. Stevenson Branch Hill Henry Marah C. C. Emmons Robert E. Fischer Shelton McMiller Carrie Barry George Binkley Abraham Hoodin Hildred B. Hoodin Benjamin F. Patterson John Lindsey Bethel Geo. W. Smith W. E. Tripp John W. Lytle W. G. Waters Charles Emmons Wm. QG. Waters Charles W. Miller Harry Ackemyer J. P. Chatterton Louisa Chatterton Otia Smith Eliza M. Bond J. C. Fabr Mary Elizabeth Dennis Lewis ‘Busch Charles A. Schirmer Ohio Arthur K. Stearns Wm. F. Mount George B.huntington Frank Middeler, Jr B. D. Monjar

Batavia Loose Leaf Warehouse Sold Back To Stockholders

In Batavia the Loose Leaf Warehouse returns to stockholders after Mr. Davie departs for Milwaukee. The move aims to settle business matters and may lead to a sale of the property. A Griggsville reader endorses the Clermont Courier, sending a two year subscription note with best wishes.

Griggsville Clermont Courier Batavia Odear H. O. Fagin

Clermont Farm Bureau Examines Butter Fat Marketing

The Clermont County Executive Committee met in Batavia to discuss ice marketing options for butter fat in northern and western Clermont. They compared Southwestern Ohio Co-operative Dairy Sales Association and Co-operative Milk Association, weighing direct manufacturing versus resale to a manufacturer and whether members should finance plant ownership. A three member committee was named to study conditions and report at the May 14 meeting.

Clermont County Clermont Farm Bureau Batavia Southwestern Ohio Co-operative Dairy Sales Association Georgtown Co-operative Milk Association Cincinnati Co-operative Pure Milk Association Southwestern Sales Association Southwestern Association Southwestern Dairy Sales Association Farm Bureau G. M. McLaughlin Loveland Silas Vance Goshen M. H. McNeill Laurel

Ohio to vote on three constitutional amendments

Ohio voters to decide in November on three proposed amendments. One seeks to remove the open liability clause from workmen compensation. Another, by Rep Harry E. Davis, aims to strike the word white from the electors clause to remove racial discrimination. The third, by Sen Thomas Jenkins, would allow notice of amendments by publication rather than sending copies to each voter.

Columbus Ohio General Assembly Conrad Rehman, Jr Cincinnati Harry E. Davis Cleveland Thomas Jenkins Tronte

Former Milford Record editor dies in Miami ville

W. P. McCammon former owner and editor of the Milford Record died at his home in Miami ville on Tuesday of last week aged 65 after several months illness. He is survived by a widow and eight children.

W. P. McCammon The Milford Record Miamiville

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