Four Indicted in Clermont County Courts
Four indictments from the April 8 grand jury led to swift jailings by Sheriff Swing and Deputy Miller. Doughman and Harrington pleaded guilty. Doughman fined 2000 dollars and 80 days, Harrington 1 to 10 years in Columbus. Cook and McAlister also pleaded guilty with sentences 1 to 3 years and 1 to 15 years respectively, with suspension for Cook if he pays costs. The county saved expenses and juror need this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McAlister
W. Cook
Ora Doughman
William Harrington
Coughman
Harrington
Ohio
Columbus
Cook
McAlister
McAllister
Clermont County
Young
Joseph
Red Cross Acknowledgment Letter from Cincinnati Supt
Mrs. Annie Tatman of Batavia Ohio sends a shipment to the Cincinnati W A Red Cross. Anna M Reeve Supt reports a favorable inspection with no criticisms and praises Clermont county work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Tatman
American Red Cross
Batavia
Ohio
Tatman
Clermont County
Anna M. Reeve
Cincinnati
W. A. Red Cross
Plant Potatoes Now to Meet Rising Demand
A potato grower urges planting this year as plentiful crops now will mean a small next harvest and higher prices. Thousands of bushels remain unsold despite $1.40 per bushel retail price, a level far above historical 60 cent rates. Holders should release stock as new potatoes appear in city markets.
Deerfield Club celebrates fourth anniversary meeting
Deerfield Club No. 61 met at Mrs. J. L. McAfee's home with full attendance and guests. The April gathering focused on Our Anniversary with original poetry, music, and debate. The group resolved that it is cheaper to buy fruit than raise it. Next meeting set for May 16 at Miss Nettie Mitchell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deerfield Club No
J. L. McAfee
D. F. Woc
Dudley
J.A. Patterson
Slade
Glancy
Examining Grape Vines for Winter Kill Tips
Readers advised to inspect grape vines for winter kill after trim. Some varieties fared better than others with white grapes suffering more. Do not cut old vines until new shoots appear. start with two or three shoots near ground level to prevent heavy bleeding.
Red Cross Activities and New Civilian Relief Group formed
A Batavia Red Cross shipment reports socks and helmets sent to towns including Amelia Owensville Moscow Bethel Mt. Carmel and Batavia. Batavia direct support for its own boys totals 21 prs socks 5 helmets 3 sweaters. A Batavia Armory dance raised 60 for the Red Cross and drew a large crowd. County exec board met in Batavia April 1 with reps from Batavia Owensville Laurel Mt. Carmel Felicity and Williamsburg. Allen B. Nichols named chairman for the War Fund drive May 20. A Civilian Relief organization was formed for Clermont County with Batavia central and local committees and members to appoint township reps for Civilian Relief work. The aim is to aid soldiers and families and manage allotments and communications when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
Owensville
Moscow
Bethel
Mt. Carmel
Batavia
Batavia Red Cross
Red Cross
Mesdames Simpson Griffith
Louise Lytle Anstaett
James Dial
Emma Rice
Mabel Barker
Laura Cade
Lorena Keen
Edell Knauer
Clermont County Red
Monroe Wiseman
Tax assessors listed for property owners in area
A public notice lists assessors available for property taxation assistance. Names include George Armstrong Milford, John Ramsey Loveland, Jarman Naylor Batavia, T. W. Moorehead Williamsburg, J. F. Joslin Bethel, Otis Meyers Felicity, John Reese New Richmond, E. H. Marsh Newtonsville, Spence Quitter Owensville, J. W. Miller Moscow, Chas. Stroup Miami township, Thomas Carter Batavia township, T. B. Davidson Williamsburg township, W. H. Davis Tate, M. H. Little Washington, Fletcher Bushman Monroe, A. E. Dunham Ohio, John Knause Pierce, Byron Stouder Goshen, Wm. Barr and William Turner Wayne, George Clark Stonelick, W. BE. Smith Jackson, E. G. Armacost Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Armstrong
Milford
John Ramsey
Loveland
Jarman Naylor
Batavia
T. W. Moorehead
Williamsburg
J. F. Joslin
Bethel
Otis Meyers
Felicity
John Reese
New Richmond
E. H. Marsh
Newtonsville
Spence Quitter
Owensville
J. W. Miller
Moscow
Cha
Early May corn plantings yield best in Wooster tests
Ohio Experiment Station Wooster tests over ten years show corn planted May 4 to 17 gives the highest yields. Early May plantings vary by up to 26 bushels per acre favorable versus later planting with moisture differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Wooster
Cleveland
Columbus
Cincinnati
Clermont County Front in Liberty Loan Subscriptions
Clermont county displays strong support for the third liberty loan with a double quota, listing totals for multiple towns and areas including New Richmond Batavia Owensville Moscow and Williamstown among others, showing substantial local participation and community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Dougman
Normal Students Train in Clermont County Rural Schools
Clermont County Normal school students completed a week of practice teaching in county one room schools to earn credit. They taught 36 hours this semester and prepared for rural classrooms next year, with assignments across Glancy's Olive Branch Summit Elmwood Glen Este Mt. Holly West Loveland Lucy Run Tabasco and more under Miss Taylor's instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Normal School
Margaret Bradley
West Loveland
Albert Lyons
Lucy Run
Nellie Foster
Kline Slye
Tabasco
Carl Slye
Taylor
Still Missing Mrs Blanche Powell of Courtland Avenue
Mrs Blanche Powell 28, of 1811 Courtland Ave is missing with no clues to her whereabouts. Her husband, a baker, has searched Dayton and King’s Mills, while their two children stay with her mother in Amelia. She left despondent over money and medical needs. friends fear she may return or be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Powell
Courtland Ave
Dayton
King’s Mills
Amelia
Powell
Norwood Enterprise
Speidel and Kearns
Grange Notes Williamsburg Grange Meeting April 20
Williamsburg Grange held a pleasant profitable meeting on Saturday April 20 with five membership applications and a first and second degree class of three. A high quality literary program closed the session and preparations for May 4 are led by Mrs Runyan and Mrs Mudge. Beginning April 20 all meetings move to evening schedules through November 2. Visiting patrons welcome. Amelia Grange plans an open meeting April 26 with expected attendance and good speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Frank Runyan
John Mudge
Amelia Grange
Wilson
Join Pig Raising Army Engages Clermont County Boys
Clermont County boys aged 10 to 18 may join the pig raising army to aid war effort. The program, run by Uncle Sam with Ohio State University and the county school system, offers Columbus trips during Farmers Week and an educational sightseeing plan. James Spence of Batavia and W H Palmer at Ohio State University handle entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Uncle Sam
Ohio State University
Clermont County Agricultural Society
Columbus
James Spence
Batavia
W. H. Palmer
Patriotism and Wheat in Ohio Farmers Call to Action
The Ohio State Grange urges farmers to sell all wheat by May 11 if possible to prevent a wheat shortage. It stresses patriotism over price, notes over 90 percent have sold, and calls for all to act as minute-men to eliminate slackers.
Amelia High School Adds Ruth Smith as Teacher
Miss Ruth Smith a BA graduate of Miami University class of 1915 joins Amelia High School faculty and earns praise for her teaching. Batavia High defeats Milford 4 to 2 on Batavia grounds with another game set for May 3 at Milford. PTA meeting featured music, a conservation play, and Miss Taylor's address. new officers elected. Lawrence Stephens of Cincinnati, the longtime Manual Training teacher, has left to join the National Army, leaving behind high regard for his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Smith
Amelia High School
Miss Smith
Miami University
Batavia
Milford High School
Milford
Parent Teachers’ Association
Miss Ely
Taylor
Wiseman
Horn
Hauck
C. B. Nichols
Lawrence Stephens
Cincinnati
National Army
Stephens
Dog Law Copy Offer From County Auditor
A Batavia citizen who wrote to the County Auditor regarding dogs will receive a copy of the Dog law if he visits the auditor’s office. The writer, signing as A Citizen, appeared reluctant to sign his name. C. Searles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
C. Searles
Clermont joins Ohio War Savings committee list
Williamsburg residents in Clermont County are certified to membership in the Ohio Thousand Dollar Club by recent purchases of $1000 maturity value War Savings Stamps. Names include J. O. Fabr, Cora B. Fahr, Harry Dennis, Mrs. T. G. Foster, Cheney Fisters, Lafayette Penny, Ora B. Barheart, Quincy B. Mulloy and Clinton Chaney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Williamsburg
Ohio War Savings Committee
Columbus
Ohio Thousand Dollar Club
J. 0. Fabr
Cora B. Fahr
Harry
Dennis
T. G. Foster
Cheney Flsters
Lafayette Penny
Ora B. Barheart
Quincy B. Mulloy
Clinton Chaney
Ohio August primary to run on daylight saving time
Secretary Fulton rules the August Ohio primary will follow the new daylight saving time with polls opening at 6:30 a m and closing at 6:30 p m by federal time. By November clocks revert to Central Standard Time and polling hours return to the usual times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Ohio
No Fall Election Discussed by Public and Officials
The piece ponders a potential no fall election in November and the impact if President Wilson would extend terms. It notes that current officeholders might stay until successors are chosen, while supporters and opponents weigh political consequences amid wartime needs. No official cancellation has been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Potatoes Campaign Launched in Ohio to Boost Consumption
Ohio launches potato campaign to use three to five million bushels on hand with two million at risk of waste. Food Administrator Herbert Hoover urges the effort to relieve wheat strain for the army navy and allies. Merchants display potatoes public eaters serve more taters and fewer breads. home economists and teachers mobilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Herbert Hoover
United States
Fred C. Croxton
Eligibility for Admission to Ohio Soldiers Home at Xenia
Soldiers and their families gain future school support and life preparation at the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home in Xenia. The text notes that children would receive schooling and guidance should a service member be lost, with Uncle Sam’s insurance aiding dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio 8 S
Ban on Hens Eases Early in April Amid Egg Outlook
The ban on hens was lifted on April 20 about ten days earlier than the Food Administrator expected. The move saved millions of hens from slaughter and boosted the egg crop, helping meat supplies. The sale of hens is urged to slow to finish laying before disposal while city buyers scout eggs nationwide.
Official Wheat Market Urgency Led by Fred C. Croxton
An official statement urges farmers to market all wheat beyond seed and flour needs. Flour per family should not exceed one bushel of wheat or flour products. Excess flour must be returned to local dealers. Residents with more than a 30 day supply should return it to local channels. Sales rules cap to 1g per barrel to towns and 4 barrels to countries, with strict adherence to a fifty-fifty rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Croxton
Real Estate Transfers Record Multiple Acreage Sales
Recorder notes numerous transfers across Pierce Tate Williamsburg Wayne Goshen Union Jackson Batavia and Miami townships. Parties include Abram Goodman to Oscar Williams 61 acres. Elizabeth Pierson to Chas Paeltz 16 acres. Emma Becktold to Frank Wise 100 acres. and Martha entries totaling dozens of parcels with nominal sums. The record shows properties in various towns with prices listed as $1 or small amounts and details on grantees and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Goodman Et al
Oscar Williams
Pierce
Elizabeth Pierson
Chas. J. Paeltz
Tate
Chas. J
Emma Paeltz
Howard J. Snider
Emma Becktold
Frank W. Wise
Williamsburg
Grace
Thos. H. Garrison
Creasy M. Allen
Wayne
G. H. Penny
W. L. Dean
Roy F. Bartlow
Edward A
Nannie
Swope
Washington
W. A
Jesse Brown
J. N
Emma Candill
Goshen
Elizabeth A. Jenkins
Delmer
Lucy Jester
James Brower
Estella Brower
Batavia
Jeane Malgros
Edith M. Malgros
Union Tp
Hugh McManus
Harvey E., Marshall
Jackson Tp
Wm. Kidd
David and
Addie Moyer
Sherman O. H. Snider
Frank B. Rennick
Miami
Duke Laycock
Henry Jobes
Isabeli
Catherine Davis
Mary A. Smith
Pierce Tp
Lulu B. Metzar
Henry Dietz
Hannah E. Harvey
Harriet Fritz
Milford
Maude
Fred Aichholtz
Union
Robert J. Carter
Nellie Carter Underhill
Edward
Stella Hess
Anna Nesbitt
Mary Muel
Howard
Mary Badgley
A. P. Roudebush
Jesse Hayworth
Stonelick
Wm. Pohl
Clay Henry
Richard J
Harriet A. Barlow
Leona Barlow
Louise E
Alvin Pfaun
W. W. Winspear
F. L. McDonald
Anna J. Gould
F. Koening
Hardie W. Smith
G. C. Anderson
W. H. Daugherty
Bethel
G. T
Wildie Ashburn
Ella
Franklin Tp
Ella Kidd
Cleveland Abbe Et al
Thurmansee
Washington Tp
John Burger
Walter Burger
Jas. W. Johnson
Albert B. Reckers
Henry Fenneman
Lizzie Fenneman
Liszie Fenneman
Nicholas
Joanna Reimann
Theo, Prall
Ja2
Bowie Iy
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Deerfield Club
RED Cross Talk
Clermont
Grange Notes
L. J. Taber
Grange
Ohio State Grange
Food Administration
Organized Farmers of
Natelon Bhaste Fe
Addi Quibaces
Alana
Recorder's Office
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