Clermont County Teachers Enjoy New Richmond Hospitality
Clermont county teachers are hosted by New Richmond residents this week with large Monday morning attendance. Lew F. White welcomed the group, praising acts and words. State instructors Mrs. Francis Richards and Cyrus D. Mead delivered lectures, and Col. Geo W. Baine spoke to a large crowd Tuesday evening with high praise.
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Clermont County
New Richmond
Lew F. White
Francis Richards
Cyrus D. Mead
Batavia Seeks New High School Building
Batavia plans a modern high school to reduce crowding and upgrade facilities. The proposal argues for rooms for manual training domestic science and labs, plus an assembly hall rest room and library, enabling a centralized school and paving the way for a county normal school and regional growth.
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Batavia
Building bond drive urged for Sept 4 vote
A campaign urges support for a school bond issue on September 4. The proposed tax rise is $1 per thousand, equating to about $2.60 semiannually for a $500 property. The plan promises a fire proof, up to date building to expand high school facilities and avoid renting elsewhere.
Frost in Batavia Two Boys to go to the State Fair
Clermont county held a county wide selection on Saturday to pick two youths for the State Fair. Only four eligible voters attended and Dwight Keach of Williamsburg, and Herman Fagley of Bethel were the candidates. The absence of other contestants and voters led to a disputed outcome, though Keach and Fagley are noted as bright candidates and will represent the county.
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Clermont County
Supt
Altman
Dwight Keach
Williamsburg
Oren Haggerty
Lindale
Herman Fagley
Bethel
Haggerty
Petitions Due September 2 for Local Offices
Voters urged to file petitions by September 2 for county offices including school boards councils township trustees and assessor. Many offices lack candidates due to funds and road conditions, leading to uncirculated petitions and potential holdovers. Taxpayers should select capable, independent candidates to ensure representation and proper duties are performed.
Batavia Considers Citywide Electric Service over Plant
Batavia council met in adjourned session to contract with a local firm for electric current from the C. G. and P. Co. to light the town and power pumps, replacing the Batavia power plant. The town would be a retailer with a meter at the corporation line, paying 8 cents per current unit with anticipated rate reductions after debt repayment.
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Batavia
Hawkins Reunion Sets Sept 4 at Bantam Fairgrounds
The seventh Hawkins family reunion will be held at the Bantam fair grounds on Saturday September 4 1915. A committee on entertainment has arranged contests and a ball game in the afternoon. All members and friends are invited to bring a basket and attend.
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Hawkins
Bantam Fair Grounds
Committee On Entertainment
German U B Church to Hold Services Next Sunday
The German U B church schedules Sunday school at 9 a m and German preaching at 10 a m by Pastor Rev F Hoffman of Cleveland. Rev B W Wegner will preach at Owensville U B church. An open air meeting is planned on M B E lawn.
Sunset Notes from a Clermont Traveler in Seattle 1916
T. A. Pinkham details Seattle and Puget Sound climate and scenery. He notes cold water, perpetual 40 degree temperature, Roosevelt as a fellow passenger, and the striking contrast of cool summers and dry winters. The piece describes travel conditions, highways, oil springs, and the clean urban environment powered by mountain waterfalls.
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Seattle
Wash
Clermont County
United States
Puget Sound
Washington
Alaska
Victoria
Theodore Roosevelt
Capitol
Ohio
Japan
Tropics
Tacoma
Western Washington Resources and Washington State Outlook
The narrative surveys Pacific Northwest industry including timber and salmon fisheries, a large Everett saw mill, and a Tacoma smelter. It notes timber fires, high canning risks, and copper ore processing with electric furnaces. Agriculture struggles due to scrubbed land, light sun, and air quality, yet berries and root crops show some viability. Oregon fir timber and salmon runs illustrate regional economic depth.
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Washington
Oregon
Ohio
Everett
Pacific
California
Alaska
Clark
Oil & Land Company
Tacoma
Clermont County Fair at Owensville Draws Large Attendance
The Clermont county fair at Owensville last week drew unusually large crowds on Thursday amid rain affected days. Exhibits praised include the floral hall and county farm tests, while calls for free grandstand seating and equitable admission sparked protest. Married Aug %, Norman L. Geil and Miss Cecil L. Prasee wed with Rev. Burdsall officiating.
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Clermont County
Owensville
County Experiment Farm
Fair Board
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U. B. Church
E. Burdnall
F. Wegner
M. B. Parsonage
Louis Day
Rosa Popp
T. A. Pinkham
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Pugallop
Clermont’s County
Norman L. Geil
Misa Cecil L. Prasee
Burdsall
Geo. Maxfield
G. W. Spencer
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