Favorites. Auditor faults reveal tax penalties not applied
A county auditor’s conduct is questioned over failure to add penalties on delinquent real estate taxes and alleged favoritism. The piece contrasts his fees, cites specific delinquent cases in Batavia township, and challenges his claim to reform, urging accountability and office presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williame
Williams
Clermont County
Batavia Township
Batavia
Mr. Williams
Nichols
Griffith
Davis
Special Examiner
John Davis
Commissioners’ Office
Reform
Correction on Williamsburg Institute reception hosts
A correction states the Institute reception at Mr and Mrs George Carter’s home was a joint effort by Williamsburg citizens. The hosts were the Carters only in opening their house and grounds, with others contributing the supper music and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Carter
Williamsburg
Carter
the Institute
Tears And Smiles In Death And A Remedy
A column discusses the belief that the dying do not weep, citing a Persian aphorism about departing life with a smile. The piece notes tenderness in the sentiment and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a poison free medicine claimed to cure kidney disease. Sold by Dr. John Bunn & Son, Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rela~tive
Foley
John Bunn & Son
Batavia
Marion Lee
Dunreeth
Led
Death of a Pioneer Lady near Batavia
Elizabeth Glancy Maham died at home near Batavia on Sunday August 20 1922 in the 75th year of age. She helped develop the county, cared for the sick, and was beloved as a wife and mother of three. Funeral yesterday from her home with Rev Bailey officiating. burial in Batavia cemetery. Elmira Donaldson of Xenia died Monday in her 58th year after stomach cancer. funeral today at 10 from Allen Glancy’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Glancy Maham
Batavia
Samuel Maham
Williamsburg
Joseph
Lyman
Jane
Nowers
Allen
St. Louis
Samuel Mahbam
Bailey
Batavia Cemetery
Elmira Donaldson
Xenia
William Glancy
Tom Glancy
Fred Gomien
Melvin
Elbert Glancy
Fravel
Emma Gueber
Anna Kirby
Lizzie Roselle
Dayton
Ohio
Frank Titus
Thompson
Allen Glancy
Batavia Clinches County Title With Win Over Goshen
Batavia defeated Goshen last Thursday to claim the county championship, extending its winning streak to eight. Irwin pitched brilliantly despite being hit hard, while Fetter and Dustin starred defensively and offensively. Goshen’s Elston and Holmes showed strong batting and fielding.
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Batavia
Goshen
Irwin
Fetter
Dustin
Hutchens
Goshen Elston
Frank Holmes
George Holmes
Klinger
Mt. Washington
Washington D. C
Ohio
Batavians
Legal Notices and Divorces From Union Township Records
W. A. Johnson sued Robert Rowan for 277.47 dollars. Meleena B. Neeley sought 600 dollars with interest against Milford B. L. Co. Wm. A. Johnson and Hattie Johnson faced partition action with ten others. Carrie B. Myer petitioned for divorce from Jacob H. Myer on cruelty and abandonment with alimony and child custody. Restraining order granted. Married in Union township in 1892. Peter McMillion sued Sadie McMillon for divorce on willful absence with child custody. they married in 1889. Sarah Robertson with May Belville et al. related to dower assignment.
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W. A. Johnson
Robert Rowan
Meleena B. Neeley
Milford B. & L. Co
Wm. A. Johnson
Hattie Johnson
Carrie B. Myer
Jacob H. Myer
Union Township
Peter McMillion
Sadie McMillon
Sarah Robertson
May Belville
Marital Notices List of Couples Across Several Towns
The item lists multiple couples with ages and residences including Lloyd Morris of Guthrie and Maude Ellen Bishop of Goshen, Elbert C. Glancy and Mary Vaughn Ashburn from Dayton and Batavia, Clyde Elston with Lillie Meyer from King's Mills and Loveland, and others with partners across Ohio towns, noting parental consent in one case. The compilation includes occupations such as clerk, salesman, laborer, carriage maker, and machinist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Morris
P.O. Clerk
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Maude Ellen Bishop
Goshen
Bunyan
Elbert C. Glancy
Dayton
Mary Vaughn Ashburn
Batavia
Bailey
Clyde Elston
King’s Mille
Lillie Meyer
Loveland
R. B. Vicroy
Cincinnati
Jessie Ratcliff
New Richmond
James Jackson
Ridgeway
S. A
Martha Bond
White
Howard
Drake
Farmer
Sailie
A. McMullen
Squire Drake
John Leever
Hamilton
Rosa N. Irwin
Manila
Fire destroys Woodmansee house at Rural
Mr Woodmansee’s Rural residence burned August 15 at noon after a roof spark. Neighbors saved some contents. Property insured for 1000 dollars, contents for 200 dollars. This is the second house burned on the site. the home belonged to C H Woodmansee Sr.
Largest G A R Encampment Draws Clermont Veterans
The Clermont county G A R post held its largest encampment at Bantam fair grounds attracting about 150 in line. Officers elected were C P Walker commander Major South quartermaster J A Hartman adjt and J W Deem marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Poste
Clermont County
Bantam Fair
Clermont
James W. Deen
C. P. Walker
Williamsburg
Major South
J. A. Hartman
J. A. Hartman, Adjt
J. W. Deem
Jim
Jonesboro
America
Gilbert Smith
C. A. Brannock
E. B. Holmes
Mesdames Dunn
Abbott
Davis
Mannen
Walton Weber
Miss DeWitt
C. C. Kearns
Louise Abbott
Aultman
Old Bethel Decoration
Zuella Pease
Jenkins Glee Club
Pinkham
Everette Shively
Joseph Hawkins
H. L. Morey
Hamilton
Sixth
Congress
C. W. Blodgett
L. H. Zimmerman
Lizzie Warren
September events span fairs, fairs and conventions in Clermont County
Felicity schools open September 4 and the M and G conference meets at Walnut Hills on September 3. The Lebanon centennial runs September 25 to 27 while the Salvation Army holds a ten day rally at Shiloh starting August 2. Republican primaries occur September 4 with a convention on September 6. Bantam fair runs to the 29th, Clermont County Agricultural Society exhibition begins September 9 at Boston fair grounds. Milford Epworth League convention at Lebanon September 16 and 17. Batavia delegates listed: Mrs L C Dietz Mrs J F Dial Lelia Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Agricultural Society
Boston
Milford
Epworth League
Lebanon
Batavia
L. C. Dietz
J. F. Dial
Lelia Anderson
Salvation Army to hold ten day Shiloh camp series
The Salvation Army of Cincinnati will host a ten day meeting series at Shiloh camp ground starting Friday and ending Tuesday September 10. Speakers include top army leaders, volunteer clergy and orators with a Salvation Choir providing music. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend this notable religious event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Cincinnati
Shiloh Camp
Salvation Choir
Pleasant Family Reunion at Mulberry Home
Large gathering of relatives of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Miller spent Sunday at their Mulberry residence. All their children and many relatives from Ohio Kentucky and California joined in meals games and a group photograph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Miller
Mulberry
Mre. Miller
Mr. Miller
Mr. Eppard
Rolling Mills
Pennsylvania
Chas. Miller
Will
Charies
John Miller
Charles Eppard
Ed Miller
Wm. Bilston
Ohio
Wm. Langdale
Chas. Eppard
Wm. Miller
California
Charles Miller
Mies
Lizzie Hudson
Hamilton
Milford
Wm. Elston
Loveland
Cincinnati
Mies Lizzie Miller
Madisonville
Mary Shelow
Lizzie
Newport
Kentucky
Violet
Mrs. Miller
Quiet Goshen Wedding Joins Maud Ellen Bishop to Loyd Morris
Maud Ellen Bishop and Loyd Morris were married Wednesday August 20 at the Bishop home in Goshen. The Episcopal ceremony was performed by Rev. Wm Runyan with Starry Morris and Bertha Bishop as attendants. The couple will reside in Guthrie Oklahoma after September 20 and host friends there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L Bishop
Goshen
Maud Ellen
Loyd Morris
Wm. Runyan
D. D
Hillsboro
Batavia Couple Wed In Evening Ceremony
Elbert Glancy and Mary Ashburn were wed Wednesday at the bride’s North street home. Rev. Batley performed the ceremony at 6 pm in the presence of many guests, with the couple leaving at 7 30 to travel northward. Friends of the couple anticipate a future celebration. A separate notice invites guests to Estella Williams and Elbridge G. Ricker’s wedding on September 3 at Beech Glenn Summerside Ohio with reception to follow after October 1.
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Elbert Glancy
Mary Ashburn
North Street
Batley
Elbridge G. Ricker
Beech Glenn
Summerside
Ohio
Maud Muller Parody and Judge’s Water Scene
A playful verse recounts Maud Muller dousing the Judge with a garden hose as he admires her, sparking a dream of marriage. The piece ends with Maud’s clever plan and the Judge’s softened view, amid modern urban satire. Dickinson gallery note follows, noting August stay in Batavia for photography sessions starting September 1.
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Dickinson
Batavia
Antediluvian rolling pin found in Locust Corner field
Bennett Bethymer of Locust Corner uncovered a stone bar 17 inches long and 3 inches in diameter while plowing. Cincinnati experts say it is a 500000 to 1000000 year old rolling pin in perfect condition. It may join the Clermont County Fair display and Cincinnati society collection. A separate Warren county murder case ends with a gun discharge that killed a man’s wife during a drunken quarrel. suspect Kersey was arrested.
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Cincinnati
Bennett Bethymer
Locust Corner
Bethymer
America
Beymer
Clermont County
Shegmuseum
Warren County
Bud Day
Jerry Kersey
Brace
Morrow
Kersey
Warren
Adame
Bells Remain a Faithful Call in Life and Death
A contemporary writer argues against silencing church bells as a risk to the sick. Bells mark Sabbath peace, prayers, and memory across nations, while tavern bells signal daily life. Despite occasional nuisance to the ill, bells symbolize worship, guidance, and communal life, with benefits echoed in lore and culture. Bardock Blood Bitters is advertised as a remedy for skin and eruptive diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Temple
Ilim
God
Ohio State University offers 100 two year scholarships
Free scholarships for Agriculture and Domestic Science or Veterinary Medicine at Ohio State University Columbus cover two years starting next September. They operate in Belmont Brown Coshocton Crawford Fulton Geauga Hamilton Hancock Hardin Henry Holmes Licking Logan Lorain Madison Miami Monroe Union Wayne Wyandot. County boards of agriculture award most scholarships. farmers' institutes in counties without boards appoint. Details via Thomas F Hunt dean Ohio State University Columbus.
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Ohio State University
Columbus
Belmont
Brown
Coshocton
Crawford
Fulton
Geauga
Hamilton
Hancock
Hardin
Henry
Holmes
Licking
Logan
Lorain
Madison
Miami
Monroe
Union
Wayne
Wyandot
County Boards of Agriculture
Sth Regiment OV 1 Reunion Set for September in Ohio
The 25th annual reunion of surviving members will be held at Frankfort Ross county Ohio on Friday September 1. All are cordially invited to attend. Reduced railroad rates apply and a camp fire is planned at eight.
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Sth
Frankfort
Ross County
Ohio
Largest Masons Lodge Meeting In Batavia Initiates Three
The largest lodge gathering in Batavia for years witnessed M M degree work last Saturday night with Jobo Thulman Joseph Thulman and William Kirgan initiated. County lodges were well represented with a held banquet and social reunion following the ceremonies. Judges from Williamsburg Milford Bethel Georgetown Felicity New Richmond Owensville Edenton Tabasco New Harmony Urbana Carthage attended.
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Batavia
Jobo
Joseph Thulman
William Kirgan
Williamsburg
Milford
Bethel
Georgetown
Felicity
New Richmond
Owensville
Edenton
Tabasco
New Harmony
Urbana
Carthage
Great Kansas corn crop hoax tale frightens Lee's Summit readers
A Lee's Summit Kansas paper prints a tall tale about a boy named Willie McKeighan who climbs a corn stalk that grows uncontrollably. The story claims the stalk reaches 80 feet, cobs burn in the air, and farmers plan balloons to rescue him, a clearly unbelievable scare story about corn dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee’s Summit
Kansas
Willie McKeighan
Willie
Philippine scout service described by Captain Ballard mission
Captain Ray T Ballard reports on a new Philippine scout service forming as part of the regular army. Three companies of 15 men will be recruited from natives with white officers and mounted on native horses to perform police duties in distant districts and aid peaceful settlement. Mrs Ballard plans to join before the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray T. Ballard
Grace LD. Browning
Fort Thomas
Manila
Ballard
Philippine Scout Service
Regular Army
Philippines
Eiach
United States
Fall Festival Preview Signals a Roosevelts Visit and Diverse Exhibits
Directors at Ciocinnall plan a combined work and play Fall Festival featuring machinery, furniture, art, and novelties. A high point is President Roosevelt's September 20 visit with processions, a sacred concert, and exhibits from a washing plant to stained glass. A patient testimonial touts Foley's Kidney Cure after diabetes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciocinnall
Nct
Roosevelt
Bealde
Babylon
Palm Garden
Gipsey
Stan-Nic-Nie
Order of Forestere
Pioneers
Ersenic Knights
Music Hall
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Batavia and
Meeting OF the Veterans
Walnut Hills
Shiloh
Thomas E. Williams
Estella
Maud Muller
Miss Muller
Maud
Galley West
Maud Maller
Maudie
Adence
Baltimore American
The Housewives of _Locust Corner
Bennett Behymer
Lion Years Old
Court House
Shandon
Dee
Bardock
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