Prisoners Admit Guilty in Batavia Common Pleas
In Batavia on April 12 Judge W A Joseph sentenced prisoners indicted by the grand jury. Jasper Lee and Robert Richmond pleaded guilty to petit larceny and were fined costs with thirty days in jail. Apollo D Murphy, linked to the Paul Hopping kidnapping case, pleaded guilty and received one to twenty years in the Ohio penitentiary. George and Homer Marksbury admitted guilt to automobile theft and motor vehicle use without owner consent, sent to Mansfield Reformatory for one to five years. George Newell pleaded abandonment of his children and got one to three years in Columbus Penitentiary but parole tied to paying $20 monthly for child support. Thomas Garrison arranged a $40 monthly wage setup to remit $20 to the Clerk for the mother. Sheriff Swing and Prosecutor White praised for evidence aiding convictions, reducing costs to the state. Wilma Bull pled guilty to petit larceny with $50 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Batavia
W. A. Joseph
Jasper Lee
Robert Richmond
Apollo D. Murphy
Paul Hopping
Ohio
Columbus
George
Homer Marksbury
Ohio Reformatory
Mansfield
Geo. Newell
Thomas Garrison
Newell
Swing
White
Wilma Bull
Batavia High to Hold 1920 Commencement Week
Commencement exercises for Batavia High School class of 1920 scheduled for the first week of May. Baccalaureate sermon by Dr. McDill of the Presbyterian church on Sunday evening May 2. Three one act plays The Maker of Dreams The Teeth of the Gift Horse to be presented May 6 at the town hall. Class exercises May 7 at the town hall with class address by Supt W. Cookson. Students listed include Harriette Kain Thelma Searles Pauline Van Horn Sarah Hubeey Esther Wegner Carolyn Hendrickson Marjorie Halbiech Marguerite Kramer Morris Hartman Howard Hunt and Herbert Ansteatt.
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Batavia High School
McDill
Presbyterian Church
Town Hall
Supt
W. Cookson
Franklin County Schools
Harriette Kain
Thelma Searles
Pauline van Horn
Sarah Hubeey
Esther Wegner
Carolyn Hendrickson
Marjorie Halbiech
Marguerite Kramer
Morris Hartman
Howard Hunt
Herbert Ansteatt
Batavia Woman's Club Meeting on April 17
Batavia Woman's Club will meet at Miss Lou Baum's home on Saturday April 17. The topic is Ibsen with responses on Spring There and reminiscences by Mrs. Fiske Mrs. Tatpan George Brandies and Mrs. Speidel. Music by Greig and a synopsis with the reading Hedda Gabler by Mrs. Kain.
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Batavia Woman’s Club
Lou Baum
Ibsen
Return of Overseas Soldiers' Bodies Sparks Questionable Identity
Bodies of soldiers killed abroad are being returned for burial in home cemeteries. Public awareness is limited to immediate relatives, while concerns rise about misidentification and possible undertaker schemes surrounding the process.
Prohibition on Cuba Sugar Purchase Cited as Costly Move
Steubenville Herald Star reports Prof. John Thalman now in St Joseph Missouri after noting a Cold War era debate over Cuba sugar crop purchases at 64 cents per pound. The piece argues the policy would burden American taxpayers while Louisiana sugar growers seek profits.
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Wilson
Palmer
Cuba
United States
Louisiana
Steubenville Herald Star
John Thalman
Milford
Bt. Joseph, Mo
Memorial Service for Weaver Post Held Sunday
The Frank W. Weaver Post invites all county soldiers and families to a memorial service at the town hall Sunday at 2 p m. The program includes a Guiding Star march, invocations, vocal solos by Elizabeth W, flag presentations by Jos F Weaver, a patriotic overture, a memorial address by J B Swing, and a selection of Song of the Allies with benediction by Rev R B Wilson.
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Frank W. Weaver
Guiding Star
Elizabeth W
Jos
F. Weaver
C. B. Nichols
F. Cavee
Frank White
Caver Post
Speidel
J. B
R- B. Wilson
Batavia Oleander Encampment Initiates 19 Members
The Batavia Oleander Encampment branch of Odd Fellows visited the Sardinia brothers last Saturday night to initiate a class of 19 members. A midnight banquet followed as visitors from distant lodges witnessed the work. The team is noted across the state for its floor movement and delivery of charges.
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Batavia Oleander
Odd Fellows Lodge
Sardinia Brothers
Lodges in Batavia See Surge in Members and Degrees
The Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges in Batavia report a strong boom in membership. Odd Fellows added four candidates last Friday while the Masons prepare a large class, signaling expected higher attendance at upcoming lodge nights.
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Masonic and
Odd Fellows Lodges
Batavia
Odd Fellows
Masonic Lodge
Tax lien activated as large non taxable investments emerge
Last week reports show substantial non taxable investments while the tax lien applies to all taxable property. Liberty bonds attract most speculation due to their current low prices, prompting calls for government protection of property against broker manipulation.
Late Spring Record Warns of Harvest Shortage
The piece notes an unprecedented late spring with minimal farm work and scarce labor. Farmers face hardship and potential high harvest prices as farmhands migrate to towns. Citizens are urged to plant gardens to ease demand and stabilize supplies.
State Pikes a Question in Ohio Clermont County
State Highway Commissioner may send over 100 trucks to build pikes with state labor due to high costs and labor shortages. Clermont County expresses willingness to test the plan as the statewide pike project stalls. The excerpt ends with a fragment noting a recent game played on Friday night.
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Ohio
Clermont County
Pike
Clermont
King Assaults King Near Twin Bridges Over Land Dispute
Ed King and two sons attacked Clarence King on his farm over locust posts claim. Clarence received medical care and filed a $10 000 damages suit after the quarrel last week. A German mediator helped halt the fight and arrests followed pending Thursday hearing.
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King
Ed King
Clarence King
Clarence
King’s
Batavia
Better Pay For Teachers Marks County Education Drive
The article notes a newly passed law setting a minimum teacher salary at 100 dollars per month with raises for qualifications. It warns the higher pay will strain county funds as more money must be allocated to salaries, but suggests improved teaching quality may follow.
Inter-Church Conference Draws Countywide Attention
The all-day Inter-Church meeting in the M E church drew wide attendance from across the county with speakers outlining ways to maximize impact. Rev Wilson presided as music and talks filled the program. A separate Presbyterian youth meeting drew fewer attendees but offered instructive services.
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M. E
Wilson
Presbyterian Church
Anniversary event postponed in Batavia for Odd Fellows
The Odd Fellows anniversary in the Hill District has been called off for this year. The Batavia gathering planned for April 24 was postponed after only the Goshen lodge attended the organizing meeting. The previous year’s anniversary occurred in Cincinnati.
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Batavia
Goshen Lodge
Cincinnati
Private Ice Plant and Owensville Bond Issue
Rumor says Batavia ice plant will not open this spring, with ice to be trucked in for local trade. A B Nichols plans a private one family electric plant offering round the clock ice at low cost after installation. Owensville bond issue for electric light passes 64 to 2, for 4000 dollars.
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Batavia
A. B Nichols
Owensville
Court-Listed Transfers Record Broad Ohio Township Land Sales
A succession of property transfers listed with buyers and sellers across Washington, Batavia, Williamsburg, Tate, Monroe, Goshen, Stonelick, Jackson, and Miami townships. Amounts mostly marked as $1 with several larger sums noted. parcels include acres and lots in various towns such as Loveland, Williamsburg, Batavia, and Point Pleasant.
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John L. Bainum
T. B. Peterson
Pt. Pleasant
Josephine
Sanford L. Turnip
R. M. Byer
Monroe
A. C
Edith Miller
Ray Long
Batavia
Cora B. Donaldson
J. T. Huggins
Tate
Lottie Lovell
Elmer E
Mary E. Steward
Goshen
Elmer
Mary Stewart
Roy Aes
Stonelick
Batavia Hotel Changes Hands Leasing by Ada Gelvin
The Batavia hotel operated and owned by Fred Adams is leased by Ada Gelvin who previously ran the property when Mrs A purchased it. Possession is given April 22.
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Batavia Hotel
Fred Adams
Ada Gelvin
East Fork Progressive Farm Women's Club March Meeting
The East Fork Progressive Farm Women's Club held its March gathering at Mrs. Zelphia Christie's home with members and families in attendance. A program was presented, refreshments served, and the evening concluded with music and games as they planned to meet again with Mrs. Hattie Glancy in April.
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East Fork Progressive Farm Woman’s Club
Zelphia Chhristie
Am Bago
Witdebbe
Hattie Glancy
Arbor Day at Newtonsville School
Newtonsville students held Arbor Day with a planting program and fifteen trees replacing aging ones. Trees were named by pupil vote including Lincoln Roosevelt Lady Astor Jean Stratton Porter and John Burroughs with Humpty Dumpty and Dickery favored by the primary grades.
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Newtonsville
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Lady Astor
Jean Stratton Porter
John Burroughe
Humpty Dumpty
Dickery
Clermont
Red Cross Work Aims At County Service
Miss Eva B a field supervisor discusses establishing Red Cross service in Clermont County. She plans visits to branches to gauge need and feasibility. Brown County reports the program valuable for veterans health civilians and epidemic response, inspiring county hopes for a county nurse and Red Cross worker with public health cooperation.
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Eva B
Department of Civile Ble
Sage
Red Cross
Brown County
Ripley
Clermont County
Board of Public Health
County Commissioners Approve Numerous Bills in Special Session
The county commissioners met in special session on April 6 and approved numerous payments for hauling, supplies, bridge work, sheep claims, election expenses, and other services. A surveyor report estimated road and bridge funding needs totaling about 285,000 dollars with specific projects and contracts outlined, including hiring and material buys.
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L. F. Bonar
BE. E. Bolender
Bell Tel. Co
Barret Bros
Ee Sheak Batavia Village
Dan Brunk
Jos. L. Bates
Citizen’s
Thos. Carter
J. W. Creswell
Clermont Sun
Columbus B. B.co
Traver
John Gaul
Oscar Glancy
R. W.C. Gregg
Kent
Kenneth Hillin
Walter Hogan
Leroy King
Shane Jordan
H. J. King
Joe Lindsey
Loveland Village
Levy & White
Furniture
O. O. Mattox
Moore
Toney Meldahbl
Joist
Wet de
George H. Page
Chris Reisinger
Rosselot Bros
Rush
Jacob Smith
John Swing
A. F. Shore
D. H. Stager
Lumger
Soldiers Relief Com
W. H. Stanage & Co
J. Shinkle
Bert F
Richard Wentts
C. H. Wiltsie
Webb Biddle Co
Kate White
Ithameville Jr
Iliamebure
Joseph Zimmerman
Mattox
Lowe
Shane
Mt. Carmel and
Tobacco Pike
West End
Maple Goodwin Highway
Aemertables
Earl Fetter
Everett Creager
Stonelick Township
W. H. Jennings
Guinea
Miamiville Pike
B. L. Jord
Taylor Pike
van Camp Corner
Jakebh
J. G. Reed
Ohio River Road
County Furnish Steel
Wit Smith
Ohio Chiefly Adopts Presidential Primary Structure
The article outlines Ohio’s April 27 primary with four delegate elections at large and in districts, plus county delegates to the state convention and a separate presidential preferential ballot. It notes the 1912 constitutional change and that this primary serves to select delegates rather than public officers.
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Ohio
Primv
Oters
County Board Forms Consolidation and Textbook Plan
Clermont County Board of Education met in Batavia on April 2 with all members present. They pursued consolidation of Franklin Township and Felicity Village districts by unanimous request, set future appointees, and planned uniform textbooks with two changes. A May 12 meeting of boards was scheduled in Batavia, with attendance and per diem rules noted. Census figures for several villages were reported, showing growth.
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Clermont County Board of Education
Batavia
Frank Dial
T. G. Ferris
P. E. Wilson
F. H. Leever
C. E. Lough
Franklin Township
Felicity Village
Eee
Ohio
Court House
de Rateney
Www
Pt. Vay
Isabel
Washington Township
Illiamsburg
Owensville Consolidated School
Clermont County
Washington
Owensville
Felicity
Milford
Loveland
Bethel
Williamsburg
Favrer’s Hall
J. E. Christy
Ren
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