Kearns Sees Broad Victory Across Six Counties
Charles Kearns won the party nomination with a large majority, carrying five of six counties and narrowing opposition in Adams Clermont Brown Highland and Pike. His districtwide margin was 3700 to 4000 with Scioto county flip. backers cite his wartime service and broad bipartisan support as signs of a sweeping November win.
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Charles ©. Kearns
Congress
Adams
Clermont
Brown
Highland
Pike
Scioto County
Clermont Sun
Kearns
Courier
Washington
Milford man Ellsworth D Maynes dies at 75
Ellsworth D Maynes of Milford Ohio a longtime Union Central Life Insurance Company executive died Friday night at Christ Hospital Cincinnati He served the company over 86 years and lived in Milford nearly 80 years He is survived by son Samuel L Haynes of Columbus and daughter Mrs Albert G Gatch of Milford
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Ellsworth D. Maynes
Milford
Ohio
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Cincinnati
Christ Hospital
Haynes
Samuel L. Haynes
Columbus
Albert G. Gatch
Roudebush Family Reunion Noted in Idlewild Park
The Roudebush family reunion gathered at Harrison’s Idlewild Park last Saturday with a large turnout, enjoyable program, and noon dinner. Rev. Geo 8. Roudebush, 92, of Madison Mississippi, sent a letter, while Attorney Geo Roudebush of Cleveland attended and spoke.
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Roudebush
Harrison
Idlewild Park
Ohio
Geo
Madison
Miss
Geo Roudebush
Cleveland
Clothes Line Robbery Baffles Local Woman
Mrs. Will Keen reported her clothes line robbed of the days washing for her twin babies. The garments were left out overnight and missing by morning. No clue as to the thief. the culprit remains unknown and the neighborly generosity referenced is not understood.
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Will Keen
Notice to Candidates on Expense Accounts Filing
Notice to Candidates requires all August primary candidates to file expense accounts with the county election board clerk in Batavia within 10 days after the primary, by August 20. A heavy fine may be imposed for failure to file. no nomination certificates will be issued until filing is complete. Remember the date.
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County Election Board
Batavia
Popular Couple Marry at Home Ceremony in 1920
On August 14 1920 at 12 oclock Miss Alice G Dial wed Henry J Merten of Mt Washington in a ceremony at the Dial home officiated by Rev Edmund Burdsall. The couple left for a long trip through Iowa Illinois and Ohio after receiving warm gifts and well wishes.
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Frank Dial
Alice G
Henry J. Merten
Mt. Washington
Edmund Burdsall
Winchester
Rebecca Buxton
Pleasant Ridge
Aaron Merton
Nellie Godfrey
A. B. Hill
Burdsall
Miller Heartwell wedding joins hearts in Amelia home
Martha Heartwell wed William Bruce Miller of Paris Kentucky in a 4:30 afternoon ceremony at the Heartwell home Amelia Ohio. Rev Wiggins officiated as harp music and pink white decorations framed the vows before relatives and a few friends. They plan residence in Paris after September 1.
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G. W. Heartwell
Amelia
Ohio
Martha
William Bruce Miller
Paris
Rev. Wiggins
Amelia Baptist Church
Ruth
Mary
Edwin Boehme
Georgetown
Zuella Laub
East
Kentucky
Corn quality downplay from heavy summer rain
The roasting ears this summer are not as sweet due to abundant rain. They are like late season corn, full of water and lacking sweetness, with not much milk.
Official Count of Tuesday's Primary in Clermont County
The Clermont County primary results show light votes with Governor race led by Ralph D. Cole at 842 to 814 for Harry L. Davis and 685 for Roscoe C. McCullough. Key offices include Secretary of State C. Q. Hildebrandt 716, Auditor Stephen Stillwell 411, Treasurer Rudolph W. Archer 746, Attorney General J. G. Price 1345, and Judge Supreme Court candidates listed. Democratic side shows Vic Donahey leading Governor with 1162 votes and Daniel E. Butler 390 for Auditor. other Democratic and Republican names appear with various tallies. Descriptions note no contests on tickets and ancillary card-party social details.
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Clermont County
Ralph D. Cole
Harry L. Davis
Roscoe C. McCullough
D. W. Wood
John H. Hurst
Carl R. Kimball
Clarence J. Brown
Secretary of State
C. Q. Hildebrant
Harvey C. Smith
Harry C. Smith
Auditor of State
Stephen Stillwell
Joseph T. Tracy
E. M. Fallington
Rudolph W. Archer
Harry
Day
J.G. Price
Supreme Court
E. Wollrath
Frank W. Geiger
Newell K. Kennon
C. T. Marshall
Silas
Richards
Thomas A. Jones
Edward
Matthias
C. Homer Durand
Berson W. Hough
Court of Appeals
Robert Z. Buchwalter
Common Pleas -Court
W. A. Joseph
United States
Frank B. Willis
Walter F. Brown
Macy. Walcut
J. P. Walser
R. M. Wanamaker
Congress
Chas
Kearns
M. Crayford
Roland G. Davis
D. D. Thirkield
General Assembly
Fred Edgington
Clarence N. Young
Jess M. Jordan
John B. Rapp
Ww. D. Saunders
Henry Bergman Jr
C. L. Cast
C. P. Donley
John F. Hutson
Harry M. Day
George A. Maxfield
George E. Mofford
Norman L. Burnett
Alvin
Henry Hodges
Harry Britton
A. C. Christopher Jr
Daniel E. Butler
John E. Harper
Alfred B. Peckinpaugh
Charles B. Orwig
Joseph McGhee
David ©. Parker
Hugh L. Nichols
Dan B. Cull
Kent W. Hughes
Coleman Avery
Richard A. Powell
Common Pleas Court
Clayton B. Nichols
W. A. Julian
A. F. O'Neil
Cleona Searles
R. M. Billingslea
Charles M. Gordon
David Pierce
Harry Moyer
Chas. H. Woodmansee
Keeler
Chas. J. Williams
Charles
Miller
Val B. Rule
KE. H. Thirey
W. B. Patton
Charles 8. Miller
Surveyor
A. ©. Christopher Jr
Aslion
Forest to Field How Clermont County Shaped Ohio’s From Woods to Work
The article recalls 126 years of change from a vast forest in Clermont County and surrounding areas to farmland. It highlights woodcutters like Edward Patchell and Ned Glenn, rail makers, and timber contests such as the 1824 Douty Utter versus Jerry Gelvin log race, then notes shift to wheat and oats with reapers and sickles shaping early agricultural life.
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Clermont County
United States
Clermont
Brown
Hamilton
Franklin
Ohio River
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Edward Patchell
Neville
Julius.a. Penn
Ned Glenn
Stonelick Township
Patchell
Glenn
Douty Utter
Jerry Gelvin
Utter
Gelvin
Douty
Coal Shortage and High Prices Prompt Democratic Critique
A July 1920 letter to the Batavia News charges the federal government with failing to ensure coal supply and affordable prices. It cites scarce rail cars, miners working half time, and price controls as Cox's alleged continuation of Wilson's program, urging relief and criticizing Democratic governance.
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P. A
Columbus
Batavia EK. L. & W. Co
Batavia
Ohio
Hocking and
Jackson
O. B
the Interstate Co
Geo. C. Weir
Sec-Treas
Cox
Wilson
Knights of Pythias lowers entry age to eighteen
Public notice from the Grand Lodge in Minneapolis reports the age limit to join the order has been reduced from 21 to 18 years. The change aims to broaden membership by attracting younger applicants.
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Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
Minneapolis
Order
Farmer CLERMONTER Killed in C M L Traction Collision
Homer Morgan a Marathon area farmer died in a collision when a traction car on the C M L line struck a wagon he rode in. He was buried at Bloom Rose. The second victim Howard Jordan of Fayetteville was decapitated. his left arm and leg were broken. An investigation will determine the accident cause.
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Homer Morgan
Marathon
Batavia Woman Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Jacob Barker died at her Batavia home last Friday after several months of illness. Funeral services will be from the home on Monday with burial in Union Cemetery. The family has the sympathy of friends.
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Jacob Barker
Union Cemetery
Potatoes Rotting From Prolonged Rain
Heavy rain in recent weeks led to early potato crop rot. The remedy is to harvest promptly and store in well ventilated rooms or dry boxes to prevent further decay. Use bushel boxes or large bins. ensure dryness to avoid rot.
Another Lodge Formed in Williamsburg
Williamsburg established a new lodge of the Modern Woodmen of America with 23 charter members under the oversight of District Representative Harry Lukemeir of Hillsboro and his team. The group expects rapid membership growth.
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Williamsburg
Wooder of America
Harry Lukemeir
Hillsboro
Fancy tobacco crop draws attention in East York valley
The East York valley reports a rising 1960 tobacco crop praised for quality weight and size. The M Opee Brothers near Batavia stand out with a three and a half acre field described as a green velvet carpet of tobacco, attracting buyers from other regions.
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East York Valley
M. Opee Brothers
Batavia
Boston Fair Moves Ahead with Crowded Grounds
The Boston Fair runs full with well filled departments and ample parking. Roads lead visitors to a day of pleasure with up to date attractions and many horses entered for judging.
Meeting Friday Night Sparks Push for Extra Water Reservoir
At the Court House citizens gathered Friday night, called by the Business Men's Club, to discuss adding a second reservoir for emergency use. The aim is to prevent fire loss and ensure ample water if pumps fail. Financing would rely on public subscriptions and committees were appointed.
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Court House
Business Men’s Club
Truck Service Growing Across 100 Mile Radius
The truck service expands steadily and reaches every hamlet within 100 miles of cities. In Cler mont county roads see daily traffic as they carry freight east to Peebles. Batavia now receives half its freight by truck and the service is here to stay.
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Clermont County
Peebles
Batavia
Kentucky Women Granted Vote If Federal Amendment Fails
Kentucky women who have lived in the state a year, in the county six months, and in a precinct 60 days gain the right to vote for President in the coming election. The Attorney General's opinion to County Clerk William Milius states this law stands until courts decide otherwise. Ohio women will not vote in November as far as is known.
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Kentucky
Charles I. Dawson
William Milius
Newport
Ohio
Road repairs underway on Barton pike for fair travel
Surveyor Mattox and a crew have worked on Barton pike to prepare it for fair traffic. A generous layer of broken stone will be laid and a steam roller will smooth the surface. Money from auto licenses will aid road repairs, and guards should ensure roads are not abused by overloaded trucks when soft.
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Mattox
Barton Pike
Vote of school levy results reported for August 10
The county cannot provide an overall result for the extra three mill levy. ballots were returned to school clerks for local canvass. Batavia carried by 6 to 1. Loveland carried by 4 votes, Loveland district lost by 12. All but four districts heard from carried. Sad news to the school children.
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County Board of Elections
Batavia
Loveland
Garden Party Hosts Guests For Saturday Afternoon
Miss Kathleen Ashburn and Francis Hulick entertained Thelma Searles with Ruth Angle Ruth Doyle Harriet Kain Margaret Nichols Marjorie Halbisch and Lillian Relainger Saturday afternoon. The party featured five hundred and a delicious luncheon.
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Kathleen Ashburn
Francis Hulick
Thelma Searles
Ruth Angle
Ruth Doyle
Harriet Kain
Margaret Nichols
Marjorie Halbisch
Lillian Relainger
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Ellsworth D. Haynes
Vic Donahey
Earl D. Bloom
Howell Wright
Harry A.bell
William D. Fulton
William H. Hoover
Guy RK. Winegarner
Moore
Mra
Frank Davis
Davis
H. ©. Nichols
Mra. L. Larkin
Anna Tatman
Margarite Ashburn
Amelia Griffith
Clermonter
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