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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1922
Page
8
The Clermont Courier lists yearly rates for local papers and notes visitors and events from Norwood Norwood and surrounding towns. It mentions hardwood floor work at Batavia church avocations, social visits, church meetings, a tree picture show at J Louvis grounds Owensville, and Wilmington College summer enrollment with 17 county students among 200.
The Pike project faces shutdown as freight trains are 80% reduced and refuse coal and food consignments, delaying material shipments. With good weather for road building fading, the community fears deteriorating roads this winter. Local stone crushers are busy supplying stone for the State Pike from Boston to the Brown county line.
Teachers from the county will attend an institute at Felicity with a prepared program for the week’s entertainment. The committee will arrange accommodations and Felicity homes will open to educators for a comfortable visit. Attendees are urged not to miss this event.
The 70th company O V I will hold its annual reunion at Seaman in August. All members and veterans are urged to attend. The ranks thin as younger men from other wars join the gatherings.
The Clermont County Red Cross Chapter receives authorization to expand its Home Service program with a paid field worker. The effort focuses on ex service men and their families, especially the disabled, and may include services for crippled children. Active work planned to begin September 1, 1922.
Frank Wilson of Ironton had his Oldsmobile stolen Friday night by Clay Henthorn a 17 year old nail worker and Richard Green a 19 year old loafer both of Ironton. They planned to go to Cincinnati to join the Navy and stopped at Williamsburg to steal gasoline from farmer Mr Lippert who notified Sheriff Rapp of Batavia and led to Henthorn being captured Green escaped. Henthorn is jailed in Batavia awaiting Ironton officials to fetch him. His age may send him to juvenile court with Navy joining as possible outcome. Green’s whereabouts are unknown.
Charles Butz and family campsite near Avon dale were burned when a new gasoline stove tank exploded while Margaret Stowl prepared dinner. Stowl sustained serious burns and was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital after first aid at Harry McAfee’s home. Butz also burned trying to extinguish flames. mother and two children escaped.
An engine pulling a west bound morning passenger train on the N and W jumped the track near Batavia on the trestle over the East Fork. The engineer halted the train before a wreck as the bank drops 20 feet. Two prior wrecks occurred on this trestle. Traffic delayed three hours.
Bonds for a new Williamsborg Township school building failed to sell last Saturday despite representation by several bonding houses. A bidder linked to the architect reportedly sought control, prompting the school board to refuse and plan a reoffering. The Bonds are considered sound in an almost debt free territory.
Columbus plans both Republican and Democratic state conventions after primaries. State law fixes the second Tuesday after the primaries as August 22 for the conventions, with platforms due by 6 PM the day after the convention. Columbus named as the convention site.
On election morning August 8, Mrs. Floyd Molen gave birth to triplets three healthy boys. The doctor said they are normal and well developed marking Adams County's first triplet birth in years. In 21 years, Mr. Molen will vote with his sons born that day.
Reports claim about 65,000 pounds of coral are taken annually from Japan's coral beds. Divers work under a master diver who grades the coral as it arrives. Firms in wholesale and export bid on the coral, with color driving value from the top priced boke to pink white light red and dark red.
Calcutta remembers its famed son William Makepeace Thackeray born July 18 1811 in the city. His father and grandfather served in the Indian civil service and his mother came from a servant family. A memorial with an inscription from Henry H. was unveiled in St John’s Church where he was baptized to mark the centenary.
Epictetus argues thrift leads to moderation sufficiency order propriety and frugality while extravagance stems from intemperance luxury and disorder. The result is praise for thrift and blame for excess, urging one to avoid profuse expenditure in pursuit of a well life.
A birthday cake can be decoratively enhanced using colored candy sticks in place of traditional candles. A large lighted wax candle centers the cake, surrounded by green leaves, offering a playful alternative for children. Candy sticks eliminate melted wax on the cake.
A Chicago Journal piece notes a joke about the funny bone and humerus while discussing a silent room innovation in auto manufacturing. The room, modeled after phonograph record chambers, shields motors from external noise to detect friction or breaks before shipment.
A scientific note explains that tidal friction slows Earth's rotation, lengthening days by about one two-hundredth of a second per century. Over vast timescales this could extend the day to roughly 24 hours plus a 400 hour increment in a distant era.
The Boston Fair features Clermont residents' efforts across departments. The speed ring and show rings promise attractions from morning till night. The agricultural hall showcases grain and farm products, attracting broad attention as the fair prepares to entertain visitors. Meet your friends there.
Notice to candidates at the August primary election to file their expense accounts within ten days after the primary. Filing is required whether money was spent or contributions received under the Corrupt Practices Act. A report is sent to the Secretary of State at the end of ten days, including those who fail to file, with heavy penalties for noncompliance.
Greene county will have no teachers institute this year due to many teachers taking summer courses and the county must cover expenses estimated at $2,000. In Clermont county each attending five days gets $10, four days $8, and no pay otherwise.
On Sunday evening Mrs. James Stroup of Bethel died after a honey bee stung her forehead while in a garden gathering with friends. The sting aggravated heart trouble and she fainted. she died twenty minutes later at home. Five children survive. burial is at Mt. Orab.
Fire that damaged six buildings at the Ohio State Fair on August 8 will not affect educational displays by the College of Agriculture at Ohio State University. The fair management has turned over 200 by 40 feet in the Women's Building east end for university exhibits, similar in size to past displays.
The Batavia Chautauqua is scheduled for September 1 2 and 4 with full houses expected at every session. Proceeds benefit the American Legion boys and honor their war service. Tickets are urged to secure appreciation for the boys.
The State Board of Health ordered Blanchester to install a town water purification system as the present supply fails quality tests during dry weather. Action will be taken immediately to fix the water. M. F. South returns home from hospital. Lee Carter of Hamereville and Henry Whitt of Olive Branch were badly burned when a steam pipe valve blew.
Report describes strict penalties in Clinton county with fines from 1000 dollars for liquor dealers and possessor. Charles Weltz was arrested in Wilmington after a beating and home in Wilmington yielded a bar with over 100 bottles of home brew. he paid a $1000 fine.
Jennie Whitaker daughter of Stephen and Hester Woodruff was born June 8 1956 and died August 5 1922. She married Charles Whitaker March 18 1877 and had four children Nona Brothers Edna Horn Corbit Whitaker Ruth Eaton. She joined Olive Branch M E church under Rev W J Baker and was known for service to family and neighbors. Her death ends a fifty year marriage and leaves a large grieving circle.
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