Examination of Draft Candidates Held at Batavia Armory
The cler mont county draft examination at Batavia Armory ended last Saturday after a three day period. Exemptions totalling 67 for disability and 253 for various grounds were recorded. many applicants were accompanied by family members. Several individuals were rejected for false teeth or other disqualifications. governors orders may move cases to the district board or president for final action.
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Clermont County
Batavia
M. S. Griffith
Fomorin
Spence
F. A. Brown
W. Sprague
Stanley Clemons
Dr. Needham
John Ireton
Harold Predmore
District Board
Chas. H. Benning
Fred Pfarr
Elliott Davis
Edward 8. Moore
Oscar H. Knight
Geo. P. Hauck
Lawrence W. White
Edwin Ryan
O. K. Alrey
Frank Wibble
Will O. Layfield
William W. Deitz
William v. Sties
Military party at Nichols Park for 40 youths in Columbus
Mrs H L Nichols with Mrs Wannamaker and Mrs Anna Tatman hosted a military party in Nichols Park last Thursday for 20 boys and 20 girls. Guests registered on arrival then drew numbers to pair partners for a stunt. Games and refreshments featuring ice cream, flag and shield cake were enjoyed. An invitation announced Registration In Nichols Park at 7 30 p m Thursday August 9 1917 by order of General F A D Niowantat U S A.
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H. L. Nichols
Wannamaker
Columbus
Anna Tatman
Nichols Park
Nichols’ Park
F. A. D. Niowantat U
Clermont County Day at the Zoo Draws County and Cincinnati Friends
Clermont County Day invites residents from Batavia Cleona Williamsburg and other townships plus Cincinnati to a September 1 zoo gathering with contests speakers and baseball. Tickets available from township committees including Batavia Cleona Williamsburg Monroe and more.
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Cincinnati
Clermont County
Batavia
Cleona Searles
H. ©. Reed
Lou Buerkle
Frank Brown
Williamsburg
Lucian Mabam
Harry Moyer
Hugh Davidson
Chas Curry
Tate
James Fitzpatrick
Charles Brannock
B.T
E. W. Patchell
William Craver
Wayne
Jesse Jordan
Harry Losey
Manville Lyons
B. L. Jordan
Jackson
Chas. Ireton
Stanley Clemons
Cooper Theiry
J. L. Fomorin
New Batavia Bell Exchange Under New Management
The Batavia Bell exchange enters a new management setup with only two of the old staff remaining Miss Elsie Miller night operator and Miss Elizabeth Ducknall. New personnel include Felicity exchange manager Mrs Mary E Stevens Newtonsville personnel Mary Maffery Florence Stouder Irene Daughters Milford Grace Patton Cincinnati and Ruth Kain Batavia as substitute. Charles M Curry Williamsburg appointed county superintendent.
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Batavia
Red Cross Benefit at Amelia Town Hall Saturday
Amelia Red Cross hosts an August 18 8 p.m. benefit at the town hall to raise funds for hospital supplies. A work room tour and stage program featuring Edith Laub Jessie Coulter Beatrice Hancock Julia Glover and others will precede a piano by Grace Doughty and a Batavia orchestra performance directed by P F Jamieson.
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Amelia Town Hall
Red Cross
Amelia Red Cross
France
Edith Laub
Jessie Coulter
Beatrice Hancock
Julia Glover
Felicity and New Richmond to contest Clermont county title
Baseball championship games set for Clermont county with Felicity and New Richmond. First game at New Richmond on Saturday August 19, second at Felicity on Saturday August 26. If tied, a third game will be scheduled on grounds to be named later. Public is cordially invited.
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Clermont County
Felicity
New Richmond
Cigar Store Robbed. Cash Register Stolen in Burglary
James Dial’s cigar shop was entered by burglars last Thursday night and $13.84 from the cash register was taken. Dial usually removes the cash but left drawers open and intended to bank the money next day to meet a check. authorities shadowing the Reds remain reports.
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James Dial
Rully
Red Cross Central Division mobilizes knitters for Europe relief
Major Murphy asks all Central Division chapters to produce 1 500 000 knitted sets for France and allies. A new knitting manual will speed production while yarn and needles are stocked. chapters should form knitting committees mobilize knitters and continue surgical dressings and hospital garments. J J O Connor directs from Chicago headquarters.
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American Red Cross
Grayson M. P. Murphy
Red Cross
Europe
United States
Red Cross Supply Bureau
France
J. J. O'Connor
Central Division
West Adams Street
Chicago
Til
New fire bell installed at the engine house on Second street
A new fire alarm bell has arrived and sits ready to sound. The steel mounting frame by P. F. Jamieson was unused. The open belfry could spread sound, aided by trimming nearby tree limbs. The town believes it will finally answer calls for help.
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Second Street
P. F. Jamieson
Reception at Presbyterian Church for New Pastor
The Presbyterian church held a Friday evening reception for Rev. Telford and his wife. A large attendance welcomed the guests of honor and praised his open air sermons, with the couple described as pleasant and agreeable to the community.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Telford
Exchange Discontinued at Felicity Bell Line
Construction rushes to end the Felicity Bell exchange as line men string more wire. Service will move to Moscow exchange after the cutout. Mrs Stevenson of Felicity exchange will oversee Batavia exchange replacing Mrs James Nelson.
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Bell Exchange
Felicity
Moscow Exchange
Stevenson
Felicity Exchange
Batavia Exchange
James Nelson
Prize Winners at Owensville Catholic Picnic
The Owensville Catholic picnic on August 4 featured prizes across running races and novelty events. Winners include Lowell Dougherty in the half mile, William Jenike in multiple sprints and the high jump, and Mrs Harry Huet cher among egg race winners. Additional prize details list six cash and goods prizes totaling sixty five dollars and fifty cents. Net receipts reported at 7650 with thanks to volunteers including nonmembers of the congregation.
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Owensville
Lowell Dougherty
Guy Craver
Harold Nichols
William Jenike
Julius Shriver
Alvin Hill
Harry Huetcher
Marie Craver
Betty
Knab
A Day at the Zoo and Grange Picnic Attended by Families
Amelia Grange organized a zoo picnic on a Saturday in August with 16 families attending by car and machine. The event highlighted farmer support for war efforts, the zoo's costs, and a Friday evening address by Hon. C. C. Kearns on Good Road Laws of Ohio.
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Grange
Amelia Grange
Cincinnati
Zoo
C. C. Kearns
Ohio
Nebraskan joins state list of county agent assistants
A. E. Anderson of Nebraska has been added to the State list of assistants to the county agents. With five years in the field he is an engaging speaker on agricultural topics and will help agents tackle complex tasks. He is described as courteous and pleasant to meet, likely to fit well with the community.
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A. E. Anderson
Nebraska
Annual Picnic and Farm Crop Report at County Experiment Farm
The annual county picnic drew a good crowd to the County Experiment Farm on Thursday. The report notes pests affecting corn and other crops, praises the soybean harvest, and highlights talks by Poultry Department staff and Farm Woman's Club papers. Teachers visiting Milford's Teachers Institute also toured the farm to study fertilizer and drainage experiments.
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County Experiment Farm
Thorne
Montgomery
Buss
Poultry Department
Hiestand
Marion County
County Teachers’ Institute
Milford
Bethel Grange Confers Degrees Amid Heat and Feasting
The Bethel Grange initiates the 3rd and 4th degrees for 20 candidates on August 7 despite extreme heat. Members welcomed visitors from neighboring Granges. A harvest feast featured abundant watermelons and a late departure as attendees reflected on the order’s precepts.
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Bethel Grange
Library Receives 100 Food Garden Manuals From DC Commission
The National Emergency Food Garden Commission in Washington sends 100 canning and drying manuals to the library for distribution. Thousands will reach schools libraries banks and business institutions. Readers may obtain extra copies by sending a 2 cent stamp.
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National Emergency Food Garden Commission
Washington D. C
Commission
Rural routes cut as postal costs feared
The post office department will eliminate many rural routes in upcoming months to save money. Inspectors will review country roads traveled by rural carriers and discontinue routes found in poor condition. Roads neglected risk condemnation, and one poor road overseer could cost a route.
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Post Office
Drought Hurts Local Crops As Dry Weather Persists
Crops including corn potatoes tobacco suffer from lack of rain in this section. Forecasters warn another few days of dry weather could halve the corn yield and ruin late potato plantings. Early crops are half normal with widespread rot and small sizes. Ground turned to turnips as tomatoes struggle for rain and slow setting reduces canning prospects. Tomatoes fetch about 84 to 9 cents per pound.
Stock sold after Mrs. Kline illness at Robinson stand
The store run by Mrs. Wendell Kline in the old Robinson stand closed due to illness. Its stock was sold last week to Mr. Rosenzweig of Milford and moved to his existing stock. The room is expected to be occupied soon by another business.
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Wendell Kline
Robinson
Rosenzweig
Milford
Banner Wheat Harvest Leads Pierce Township Thresher
F E Seigel of Pierce township threshed the banner crop of wheat in this biennial section, showcasing a standout yield and farming prowess.
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F. E. Seigel
Pierce Township
Bion
SHERIFFS BUSY DAY IN THREE CALLS
Sheriff Swing handled three incidents across New Richmond Milford and Williamsburg. A man with mental distress avoided capture in the woods near New Richmond after requesting protection. In Milford Robert Story faced a bicycle theft hearing, bound over to the October grand jury in $500 bail. In Williamsburg 60 year old Classon McMillen, accused of raping a seventeen year old with mental weakness, was jailed awaiting a grand jury hearing.
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Swing
New Richmond
Milford
Robert Story
Sederberg
Williamsburg
Classon McMillen
Batavia
Justice of the Peace
Brown County Institute at Georgetown in August
The Brown County Teacher's Institute will be held at Georgetown August 28 29 and 30. A new feature is sectional meetings for High School Primary and Rural District teachers to discuss problems of vital interest. District superintendents will meet with teachers to plan for the coming year. Experienced instructors have been engaged.
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Brown County
Georgetown
Ohio tops in divorces with one per six marriages
The State of Ohio leads in divorce rates with about one in six marriages ending in divorce. Courts vary, some grant on small complaints while others demand more consideration. Child support amounts are described as too low amid rising costs.
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Ohio
Milford Village Bond Vote Planned for Town Hall Repair
Milford plans a bond issue of 4000 dollars to be placed before qualified voters at the November regular election. The funds would be used to repair the town hall, reflecting a common practice of seeking bonds for property improvements.
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Milford
Batavian Appointed Draft Exemption Judge
Frank Davis Jr has been appointed by Governor Cox as the final judge in draft exemption claims He will pass upon all appeals from local and district boards His findings will be approved by the governor and submitted to President Wilson
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Frank Davis, Jr
Cox
Davis
Goyror
Wilson
Bill Would Create $100 Million Camps for Disabled Rejected Men
Washington August 10 A bill by Senator Pomerence proposes $100 million for camps to rehabilitate men rejected for army service due to curable physical disabilities. War Department would assign officers to train and provide medical care until recovery.
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Washington
Senator Pomerence
War Department
Clermont Woman Named State Lecturer on Economy of Food
Stella Norris Ochiltree, formerly of Williamsburg and now of Connersville Indiana, has been appointed state lecturer by Herbert Hoover U S Food Administrator. Her subject is Economy of Food.
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Stella Norris Ochiltree
Williamsburg
Connersville
Indiana
Herber 0. Hoover
U. S
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Bale Ie
Brown CO. Institute
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