Clermont County Farm Bureau urges delayed wheat planting this fall
At the August Farm Bureau meeting in Clermont County the executive committee urged delaying wheat seeding until October 8 to avoid Hessian fly damage, citing a $300,000 loss. They endorsed Portage wheat as seed stock and set a ten dollar three year membership drive targeting 2,000 members, with statewide canvassing planned.
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Farm Bureau
The
Clermont County
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Portage
Farmer's Gate Post
Cooley
Clermont County Executive Committee
Clermont
John Watchet
Ohio State University
Williamsburg
Tate
Goshen Township
C. F. ‘Tom
Primary Election Results and School Levy Outcome
The state held a light turnout as voters chose party nominees and debated a three mill school levy. Republicans with opposition list include Cole and Hildebrant while Democrats nominate Harper and McGee. Clermont leads Davis 10 to 1 over Crawford. school levy passes broadly except Newtonsville.
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Ralph D.cole
Clarence J. Brown
Charles Q. Hildebrant
E. M. Fullington
Harry 8. Day
Chas. Kearns
Clermont
Crawford
Davis
Newtonsville
Batavia Letter Defends Support for School Levy
E. E. Rush denies allegations from a Batavia streets reporter that he opposed the 8 mill school levy calling the claim baseless and defamatory.
Corner Stone Laying At Owensville Church Event
A large crowd gathered in Owensville last Saturday for the corner stone laying of the St. Louis church. The accompanying ball game between the home team and Fayetteville ended 6 to 4 in favor of Owensville. The church promises to be among the finest in Southern Ohio.
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Owensville
St. Louis
Fayetteville
Ohio State Fair Announces 5075 In Fair Prizes For Youth
Prizes totaling 5075 are offered to boys and girls in agricultural clubs at the Ohio State Fair. Awards cover hogs poultry beef and dairy calves plus displays of food and clothing. County canning contests select a team of three to represent each county in demonstrations.
Cox and Wilson League of Nations pledges analyzed
A summary of Democratic leaders Governor Cox and President Wilson showing mutual commitment to the League of Nations. The piece contrasts Cox’s pledge to adopt Wilson's policy with Wilson’s calls for international action, arguing the League would outweigh constitutional independence. It cites Wilson’s Europe trip and key 1919 addresses as context.
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D. Fess
Cox
Wilson
League of Nations
Wilson League
Europe
Uuon
Congress
Kansas City
Batavia Wins Long Cincinnati Tilt In 14 Innings
Batavia traveled to Cincinnati and edged Bell Glass Works in a marathon 14 inning game. The final score favored Batavia 8 to 7, as the Batavia players continued their clean play and growing team record.
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Batavia
Cincinnati
Bell Glass Works
Train Robbers Loot Box Car At Bata Station
Thieves boarded a stationary through freight at Bata last Friday midnight and removed goods including tobacco. A carton was later found roadside. Railroad detectives are pursuing the case with quick developments expected.
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Batavia
Elmwood School to Close. Students to Attend Summit
A move to shut Elmwood school prompts transferring pupils to Summit where space exists and one teacher could handle two classes. Salary advances may shutter several schools and fund transport for pupils. Board action anticipated amid local opposition as families shrink. The school is later closed and scholars shift to the other school.
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Elmwood
Summit
Barn Blazes On Williamsburg Pike After Lightning Strike
A large barn owned by Ed Frost on the Williamsburg pike was struck by lightning last Saturday during a storm and burned to the ground along with some implements and feed. The onlookers and nearby help were unable to control the fire.
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Ed Frost
Williamsburg Pike
Educational meeting on religious and public education in Batavia
A conference for public and religious education is set at the Batavia Methodist church on Sunday August 15 at 2 30 p m. All school superintendents teachers and interested persons are urged to attend. Mr Lewis of the State Sunday school Association will speak about religious education plans from other states.
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Methodist Church
Batavia
Lewis
State Sunday-school Association
B. Nichols
Sunday School Association
Former Batavias Marry In Madisonville Episcopal Ceremony
Harriett L. Moore, youngest daughter of Mrs. Rowena Moore, wed James Franklin Hitch of New York City in an intimate Episcopal ceremony at Madisonville. The event, performed by Dr. Austin of Cincinnati, featured a gown of white georgette and satin and a bridal bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley. The couple will reside in Brooklyn. Hitch is chief engineer with the Harmon Real Estate Co. of New York.
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Rowena Moore
Madisonville
Harriett L
Chas. A. Elliott
James Franklin Hitch
New York City
Austin
Cincinnati
Louise Hicks
Batavia
Valley
Hitch
Brooklyn
Mr. Hitch
Wm. E. Harmon Real Estate Co
County
Teachers Institute Opens in New Richmond
The Clermont County Teachers Institute opened at New Richmond with President Fred Bishop leading and County Superintendent B T Davis overseeing. The session featured full, profitable programs, abundant music, and an active member list matching prior years with strong associate turnout.
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Clermont County Teachers’ Institute
New Richmond
Fred Bishop
B. T. Davis
Batavia Faces Water Shortage After Reservoir Failure
The hill reservoir built twenty years ago cannot meet rising demand. Henderson cleaned the clearwell but pumps repeatedly failed, draining the reservoir by Tuesday. The Business Men's Club seeks emergency measures and calls citizens to a court house meeting at 8 p.m. on Friday, August 13, to discuss relief.
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Henderson
Hill
Court House
Former Bataviah Dies in Chicago Home Arrival
Mrs. Leeds died suddenly on August 4 in Chicago where she had been living with daughter Mrs. Kernohan after returning from California and Arizona. Her daughter Miss Elizabeth Leeds was in Chicago. the body was brought to Batavia August 10 to lie beside her husband, a former Clermont county resident.
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Leeds
Clermont County
Democrats in Batavia Escort to Cox Notification Meeting
At seven o clock Saturday morning a convoy of automobiles left Batavia for Dayton filled with Democrats and Cox supporters to attend his notification meeting as the party line moved from Bell exchange to Main street. The Batavia band played as delegations joined along the route and cars from across southern county joined the procession.
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Batavia
Dayton
Cox
Bell Exchange
Main Street
Tomato Worms Attack Tomatoes Across Growers
Tomato growers report damage from a brownish worm that bores holes in both green and ripe fruit. The worm hatches from eggs laid by the white miller, creating cup shaped holes that cause the fruit to sour quickly. Monitor crops to catch the pest early.
Country lawn party honors Washington guest Miss Elizabeth Shipp
Miss Elizabeth Keen hosted a Thursday lawn party at her country home in West Batavia. The event honored her grand niece Miss Elizabeth Shipp of Washington DC. Young attendees enjoyed the evening, and Miss Shipp is noted as a favorite among them.
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Elizabeth Keen
West Batavia
Elizabeth Shipp
Washington, D.C
Elizabeth
Absent Voters Sparse in Clermont County Primary
Absentee voting in Clermont County drew only 12 ballots out of more than 200 eligible as residents show neglect or disinterest. Despite red tape many should vote. The article notes last day to obtain ballots was Friday at midnight and that ballots arrive by closing time. Also mentions funeral attendance for Mrs Geo A Marsh and burial at Milford.
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Clermont County
Bila Lane
Belle and
Elizabeth Marsh
Geo. A. Marsh
Hartwell
Milford
Auction at Brufach farm near Withamsville on Aug 21
Jos Brufach will offer at his home on Withamsville Glenhurst pike 44 mile northeast of Withamsville at 10 a m Saturday Aug 21 cows hogs chickens garden tools household goods and more Usual terms A M Ellis Amelia No 2 auctioneer Dont fail to attend this sale
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Jos. Brufach
Withamsville-GlenHste Pike
Withamsville
A. M. Ellis
Amelia No
Lodge to Institute in Williamsburg Ohio
Williamsburg will inaugurate a Modern Woodman Lodge next Friday night with 28 charter members. Harry Lake Mire of Hillsboro will lead the ceremony bringing his team to perform the work. Weeknight lodge meetings are well attended.
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Williamsburg
Ohio
Harry Lakemire
Hillsboro
County Board Pays Bills in Special Session
The board of county commissioners held a special session on August 2 with full attendance and approved numerous bills. Included are payments to Carroll Jamieson Co for truck repairs, Bluestein Bros supplies, Barret Bros probate supplies, Newport Culvert Co pipe, and Wm Myrick labor, among others. Contracts awarded to A Bigam for ditch work and W H Jennings for bridge walls are noted with specified prices and locations.
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L. W. Carroll
Citizens Garage
Cincinnati Quarries Co
Clermont Sun
Jas
Cartwright
Mary Coombs
Board Co
Harold Denham
N. B. Dennison
John Emmons
G. G. Fagiey
B. L. Jordan
Walter Jordan
Delmer
Geo. Keen
John Leever
C. L. Manning
W. E. McKeever
O. O. Mattox
L. P. Moore
Paeltz & Hill
Sree
Christ Reisinger
Bert F. Swing
W. A. Smith
Frank W. Stagg
W. H. Stanage
Board of County Commissioners
Clarence Ansteadt
Lawrence Ansteatt
Bluestein Bros
Bigam
Von
Frank Boose
Burroughs Adding Ma. Co
Barret Bros
Bethel Lumber Co
Carrol-Jamieson Co
Harry Dustin
Jas. Howard
Glen Hill
Hannah Bros
Lucy Hauck
Ray Imholt
C. L. Ireton
Wm. T. Johnson
A.M Jeffries
Stone
G. Lederman
J. L. Larkin
Tax Commission
Maryland Casualty Co
Wm. Myrick
H. McNutt
A. C. Nash
Newport Culvert Co
H. M. Rice
Hassie Reed
Wright Sprague
J. L. Viers
Cost
Ohio
McBeifresh
JT. P. White & Son
Dennison
Burg Furniture Co
Frank White
Sidney Wymer
John Wheel
J. Wheeler
A. Bigam
Marathon & Lorado Pike
8Ushelman
W. H. Jennings
Queen City
Harvey
Miami Township
Ernst
Bloomer Girls Play Ripley Team At East End Park
The American Bloomer Girls baseball club faced Ripley at East End ball park last Sunday with fast play and a strong battle. A large crowd watched the game. No date was named for their next appearance in Batavia.
Clinton county Home Coming Week Celebrations
Clinton county plans its annual home coming from the 11th to the 18th with three days of events and a grand parade. Streets will be cleaned and visitors invited to holiday in town with band music, decorations, and hospitality. A Batavia ladies group hosted a picnic at Highland Park last Wednesday.
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Clinton County
Wilmington
Batavia
Highland Park
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Teachers’ Institute
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Maude L. Horn
Estella R. Anstaett
Esther L. Anstaett
Margaret Bolender
Effie Keeler
Clara Perry
F. L. Donovan
Marie Tingley
Anne Roberts
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Cornelia Frye
Anna Wyatt
Newell Clark
Helen Moreton
Nettie Wilson
Dixie Duvall
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Cecelia Wageal
Arthur Evanshine
Anna Jones
G. E. Donovan
Virginia Howerton
B. A. Pattison
Eva McMurchy
Dorothy McFarlan
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Clara R. Johnson
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F. B. Bishop
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Mary L. Robb
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Lester Holter
W. D. Groves
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Thelma Reisinger
Florence Gillespie
Sadie Wilson
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Helen Belle Roberts
Elsie Gillespie
Einne Townsley
Mary Bissants
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Ruby Yeomans
Ethel Mitchell
Howard Badgley
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