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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1923
Page
5
Notice states Martha Orris duly appointed administratrix of Martha Norris deceased of Clermont County Ohio. Dated April 4 1923 Probate Judge Clarence N Young. Frank Davis attorney.
The commissioners met April 2 and approved numerous payments including Barrett Bros. supplies, Clermont Pub Co., and Clermont Sun. Payments cover prisoners board, roller repair, surveyor assistants, stamps, gas, burial, and payroll. A contract for the recorder and probate offices was awarded to Bal. T. Davies for 29.00.
A crowded week features Jessie Joss Alice Barr and Birdie Butters visiting the city while B T Cross returns to Detroit for work. Many family gatherings attend funerals in Hd enton and Easter visits span Columbus Cincinnati and Lebanon. The I O O F lodge initiates two members Frank Dimmitt and Milton Dumford and Boy Scouts hold a box social netting 47 dollars.
Will Bennett secured a position in Cincinnati as daily ripen Mrs. Obes. Hare visited relatives in Cincinnati and Covington. Maggie Corbly attended the ora torical contest in Batavia. Carrie Kelly spent days in Cincinnati shopping for graduation. Chay Houser saw Clay Larkin in New Richmond with improved health. J A Tredway of LaHarpe Kansas visited Fred Warren and Mrs C Bawar last week. ARS BRAN A LARP Bodas.
Preaching services planned for next Sunday at 2 30 pm with Sunday school at 1 80 pm. Welcomes extended to Mrs Baum of Batavia and others visiting from Covington and Norwood. Local residents and families are noted visiting relatives and friends around town.
A local gathering is planned at the residence of Ee Chat Ee Kearns. The event details are unclear due to fragmented text.
Mrs. Wi tertain ing Cue njame poe pea ibresth of Jermantown Ky joins Mrs. Luella Nagel at a recently purchased home. Numerous residents, including Cora By Clara firshop and Mr. and Mrs. Donley, entertain relatives and friends. Mt. Pisgah notes. embroidery club hosts. Sunday visits reflect tight community ties with guests from Cincinnati Hyde Park Newport and Hamereville.
Edenton residents hosted and visited family across Blanchester Cincinnati Hamilton Springboro and Laurel over the weekend and visiting lists include Mr and Mrs Fred Smithson and Mrs Minnie Wast among others. The community mourned the illness and death of Mrs Cliff Johnson in Springboro.
Saturday in Batavia featured C L lreton and a visit by A P Roudebush and wives Mrs Belle Patchell and Mrs Ella Turner from Perin town. A Stewardship talk by B Dow Bancroft drew praise and Rev E Burdsall of Batavia will speak April 7 with a banquet to follow.
Local residents report relatives visiting from Cincinnati and nearby towns. Mrs. Bertha Ulrey spends a week with sisters in Joe east and Mrs. Joe Liggett of Ripley joins kin for a Sunday gathering. The Woman's Club met with program topics including Wild Flowers and sketches of Porter and Burroughs.
The Bowton Transcript notes a gala night where the house was filled to capacity and ladies displayed elegant dresses and toilettes, creating a grand showing.
The ladies of the Baptist church served lunch at the Brown sale last Wednesday with proceeds exceeding a stated amount. Many local families and neighbors, including Patchells, Livengoods, Hartmetz, McAfee, Courtott, and others, were noted visiting or hosting relatives across Owensville, Milford, Batavia, and Perintown areas.
Columbus reports Governor Donahey signed the Bender Spide bill to require prompt election returns. After 90 days it becomes law and takes effect before the next election. Election officers must stay on duty until votes are counted and certify results by telegraph or phone. Sponsored by Ohio publishers and others seeking quicker returns. Selection of judges and clerks emphasized to secure results.
Officials in the Burley pool urge farmers in the tobacco district to heed warnings against expanding acreage. They say a material increase would over-supply the market and hurt prices, noting acreage this year is higher than last and beds have been sown well beyond last year. Tobacco is described as a quick money raiser.
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