Death of Allen Ashburn Moves Village Hearts
A Yale junior, Allen D. Ashburn, longtime local, dies after an accident near Stamford. Funeral held at grandparents home with many Groton and Yale alumni in attendance. Floral tributes from Boston New York and other places marked the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen D. Ashburn
Yale
Boston
Mass
New York
Groton
Washington
Cincinnati
Groton School
Pees
Batavia
Allen
Frank Favrer
Owensville
Sidney
Ohio
Samar
France
Thos
Q. ‘Ashburn
Wright and Coombes
324Th Field Artillery
Allen and
Favret
Allen Ashbun
Stamford
Connecticut
Darien
Avoi
Frank W. Weaver Post No 287 forms in Batavia Ohio
A Post of the American Legion organized in Batavia Ohio invites all veterans and service members to attend the first meeting at Batavia court house on Friday December 12 to elect a commander and officers and complete the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Frank W. Weaver
Batavia
Ohio
Court House
Legion
Batavia Woman's Club to Hold December Program
Mrs. P F Jamieson will host the Batavia Woman's Club on Saturday December 6 with a program including readings by BE Browning Moule on topics like A Face A Woman's Last Word and Love Among the Ruins, plus music by Andrea del Sarto and Mrs H S Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Jamieson
Batavia Woman's Club
H. B. Glancy
Andrea del Sanrto
Mra
Moore
Tax on Dogs Now Due in All Classes
The notice explains dog taxation from $1 to $8 based on sex, with tags available at the auditor’s office. Dogs over three months must be tagged by January 1, 1920, or a deputy sheriff may seize the animal. A $25 fine is stated for noncompliance, and owners are urged to apply promptly and send payment by mail if unable to visit in person.
Reappraisal Talks Sweep Clinton and Clermont Counties
After a Cincinnati auditors conference officials foresee widespread reappraisal in the region. Clinton and Clermont counties expect increases as the tax duplicate proves insufficient for current expenses. Farm and town land have risen, with war price sales noted, but officials doubt high farm values will be the norm under taxation rules. The central question is where true value should be set after a decade of inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Clinton County
Clermont
Tax Commission
State Teachers Meeting and Examinations Announced
The State Teachers Meeting will be at Columbus from December 29 to 31 inclusive. A strong program is planned and the state examination will occur in Columbus on December 29 30 and 31. Teachers will be on vacation during this period. The next county school examination is set for May 1. Under the new law there are four examinations annually.
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Columbus
Local Notables and Visits Mentioned in Small-Town Notes
Sunday school attendance at Old Bethel rose to 71. 8. G I Delano and family from Cincinnati spent the weekend with Geo Fletcher. The Helping Circle meets at Mrs. David Hook’s Thursday afternoon. Wm. Vance of Akron visited his mother Mrs. Lou Vance. Delia Stickle Thanksgivinged with daughter Mrs. eres ning then Batavia for winter with another daughter Mrs. O B Nichols. John Littleton of Dayton Ky with his mother on Thanksgiving. Ed Harris and family of Wiggonsville with David Reece and wife. Mrs. Lucy Martin and daughter from California visited Wa Johne’s family. Lou Vengs and son James visited Cincinnati relatives Saturday. Ester Cornell dangerously sick at her aunt’s home. Mrs. Rose Tros spent several days with Mrs. James Hwan. Mr. I is not much improved at this writing.
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Old Bethel
G.i.delano
Harley
Cincinnati
Geo, Fletcher
David Hook
Wm. Vance
Akron
Lou Vance
Delia Stickle
Eresning
Batavia
O. B. Nichols
John Littleton
Dayton
Ed Harris
Wiggonsville
David Reece
Wid
Stocinnss
R. O. Justice
Lucy Martin
Caliones
Weapen
Johne
Lou Vengs
James
Ester Cornell
Hoinnass
Rose
James Hwan
Oitnay Sts
Goiter
Local Social Roundup Experiencing Family Visits
The clipping lists numerous Cincinnati residents and relatives visiting or visiting relatives. Names include Mrs Anna Mo, Miss Ida Hutson, Mr and Mrs Keister, Jack Keister, Lulu Nagle, G Mattox, Ben Mattox, and Emily, with mentions of Hyde Park Owensville Revanna and Belair areas. It reads as a social notes column with multiple brief family updates and travel mentions.
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al Blochet
Ida Hutson
Cincinnati
Hutsons
Mann
Anna
Nioes McCann
Leo Keister
Jack
St. Bera
Orwood
Kearns
Laura Ort
Nellie Coleman
Lulu Nagle
Hyde Park
G. Mattox
Ben Mattox
Mies Hessen Coul
Relea
Owensville
Sonde Underwood
Revanna
Suit by DeBrul Heirs Filed in Hamilton Probate Court
Applications filed in Hamilton county probate court by Howard E Joseph for Napoleon DeBrul 16 Marguerite DeBrul 14 to remove their grandmother and uncles as executors and trustees under the will of the late Napoleon De Brul The estate is valued around 1 000 000 with the children set to receive about 100 000 upon the younger child reaching age legal representation by Frank E Wood and connection to Judge William A Joseph son J
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Hamilton County
Howard E Joseph
Napoleon DeBrul
Marguerite DeBrul
Napoleon de Brul
Frank E. Wood
Joseph
Mr. J
Common Pleas
William A. Joseph
Mrs C N Young Hosts Friday Bridge Party
Mrs C N Young entertained a number of friends to a bridge party last Friday night with an enjoyable evening and refreshments served after the game.
Clermont Rep Harry Moyer Misses Opening Due to Illness
Clermont's representative to the General Assembly Harry Moyer was unable to attend the opening on Monday. He is confined to his home by sickness with chances of missing further sessions this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Moyer
Clermont
General Assembly
County Athletic Association Basketball Schedule
The County Athletic Association outlines season rules and a basketball schedule. Games list matchups by date and location including Owensville Bethel Batavia Loveland Williamsburg Amelia New Richmond Felicity Milford Milford Owensville Williamsburg Milford Batavia Felicity Amelia New Richmond Milford Loveland Williamsburg Owensville Bethel Williamsburg Amelia Feb 6 Milford Owensville Amelia Felicity New Richmond Batavia.
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The
County Athletic Association
Owensville
Bethel
Batavia
Loveland
Williamsburg
Amelia
New Richmond
Felicity
Milford
Horses and cattle dying from mouldy fodder in county
Word comes that horses and cattle are dying over the county from fodder that is weather beaten and moulded. Decomposition occurs at the blade cut, poisoning those fed. Advice urges careful choice of quality over quantity in feeding stock.
Robbery at Loveland Store Leads to Quick Arrests
Burglars entered Norman Mosey’s shop in Leeveland early Friday and stole over 600 dollars in goods plus 28 dollars cash. Bloodhounds tracked the thieves and arrests followed, with operators soon behind bars awaiting grand jury action.
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Norman Mosey
Leeveland
Georgetown bond issue for school improvements passes
The Georgetown bond issue for a high school project nearly passes unanimously by a slim margin of 18 votes. The funds come with a gift from Mr. Phillips for school use. The Ohio presidential primary is set for April 27 with ballots to show candidate preference.
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Georgetown
Phillips
Ohio
Hope Fades For Owensville Hillsboro Swing Line
Residents along the Owensville to Hillsboro traction line lose hope as Cincinnati business men fail to fund a paying return after rural quotas were met. The section may gain a state highway the full length, with autos and jitneys supplanting traction and boosting local trade. Time will tell.
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Owensville
Hillsboro
Cincinnati
Memorial Exercises Highlight Ohio Chief Justice Speaking
Chief Justice H. L. Nichols of the Ohio Supreme Court and Cincinnati Lodge No. 6 B P O Elke led the annual memorial exercises at Music Hall Cincinnati Sunday afternoon. A 250-voice chorus and orchestra performed the music portion as the event remained open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Nichols
Ohio Supreme Court
Cincinnati Lodge No. 6
B. P. O. Elke
Music Hall
Cincinnati
Judge Stephens presides over Selph will case in Batavia
Judge Stephens of Adams county sits in the Common Pleas Court in Batavia to hear the contested will of Ben Ami Selph against Thomas Needham executor of Eliza Selph deceased. The jury is secured and trial under way before noon with Eli H. Speidel and C. C. Kearns for the plaintiff and Hugh Davidson and Frank Davis for the defendant.
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Stephens
Adams County
Common Pleas
Batavia
Ben Ami Selph
Thomas Needham
Eliza Selph
Eli H. Speidel
C. C. Kearns
Hugh Davidson
Frank Davis
Road Work Underway With Stone Crusher in Batavia
Batavia township trustees operate the county road roller and stone crusher above Batavia to crush stone for the pike and fill spots where needed. The project comes late but aims to repair the road between Batavia and the Williamsburg line which remains very bad. Drainage is emphasized as essential to relief, with ridges from last summer’s grader trapping water in places.
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Batavia Township
Batavia
Williamsburg Line
Woman Takes Life at Brown County Home
Mrs. Cecil Gray 42 mother of five committed suicide by cutting her throat with a razor last Friday at her Brown County home. Her children aged six weeks to 12 years survived. neighbors and kin mourn her loss as the family receives sympathy.
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Cecil Gray
Brown County
Neglected Pikes Drainage Urged in Clermont County
Residents urge county action to drain ponds and depressions along the Batavia to Williamsburg pike. Officials in each section could open and empty standing water to prevent road bed damage and reduce long term costs.
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Clermont County
Batavia
Williamsburg
Great Lakes
Tax Year Filing Shifts to April or May with Auditor
Corporations will close their business for the tax year on January 1 followed by filing on the usual day in April or May with the county auditor. The lien for taxation attaches on the second Monday in April to other taxable property. property owned after this date must be listed and paid in the name of the person who holds the lien.
Clermont Farm Bureau Fourth Annual Meeting Set for Batavia
The Clermont County Farm Bureau hosts its fourth annual meeting on December 6 in Batavia Ohio with a 10:00 a.m. conference on Farmers and Present Day Problems led by Walter Hunnicut and a 1:00 p.m. address on The County Farm Bureau What it Means by Alfred Vivian. Speakers include John Haussermann and Dean Vivian. The event highlights a large county membership and ongoing Manure Saving campaigns with several local group meetings and new leadership in Stonelick township.
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Clermont Farm Bureau
Batavia
Walter Hunnicut
Wilmington
Ohio
Clermont Farmers
Good Roads
John Haussermann
New Richmond
County Farm Bureau
Alfred Vivian
Ohio College of Agriculture
Hunnicutt
Clinton County
Clermont County
Haussermann
Farm Bureau
Vivian
Clérmont Farm Bureau
T. H. Parks
Department of Entomology
Parks
Meisman
Lindale
Jones
Otis Kain
T. B. Davidson
H. C. Rowan
Williamsburg
Wilmer Shields
Stonelick
J. J. Warner
Hamlet
Chas. Shell
Amelia
Chas. Sprague
A. P. Roudebush
Stonelick Township
Mr. Bailey
Henry Brothers
Wm. Moore
Mr. Cover
Afton
Cecil Lewis
Imwood
B. Stowe
Harding Endorsed by Logan County Republicans
Logan county Republican Central and Executive committees endorsed U S Senator Warren G Harding as the nation’s presiding leader. The Enquirer quotes the praise noting Harding as the man to restore the United States to its former rank after criticism of diplomacy and foreign policy. Henry Glaser, a Cincinnati saloon operator, died last Wednesday of tuberculosis. a widow survives and burial is at Walnut Hill Friday.
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Bellefontaine
United States
Warren G. Harding
Republican Central
Executive Committees
Logan County
Enquirer
Henry Glaser
Bie Hdéme
Cincinnati
Walnut Hille
Seven year old boy buys express wagon with pennies
Andy Miller of the Clermont Hotel saved 3.40 from gifts this year and offered it along with his dogs pennies to pay for a wagon at Rapps Hardware. The boy handed over all he had and left proudly with the wagon given by Paul M Rapp.
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Andy Miller
Clermont Hotel
Rapp
Paul M. Rapp
Damaged East Batavia Bridge Warns Travelers
Heavy rains have undermined a wall and caused part of the bridge near the Gunderley residence to drop, making the crossing dangerous. Officials urge red signals to warn the public until repairs can be completed.
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East
Batavia
Gunderley
Smoke Stacks Fall At Williamsburg Chair Factory
A strong wind storm last Saturday toppled the two large smoke stacks at the Williamsburg chair factory in Hamilton county. One stack toppled the other, breaking anchors and both collapsed, causing heavy damage and forcing the plant to close for a week. No cyclone insurance was carried.
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Hamilton County
Williamsburg
East Fork Woman's Club Holds November Meeting at Mrs Christie Home
East Fork Progressive Farm Woman's Club met November 22 at Mrs Zelpha Christies home with twelve members and two visitors Mrs Haas of Marathon and Mrs Clara Dimmit of Newtonsville. Officers for the coming year were elected led by President Lena White and included vice president Allie Rowan secretary Neva Ogden treasurer Zelpha Christie press reporter Elizabeth Hutchinson and pianist Mabel Mulloy. A lunch followed. Deerfield Farm Woman's Club met at Mr and Mrs T M Slades with guests from Fort Worth Williamsburg Sharonville and Shar onville. Officers elected were President Mrs T M Slade vice president Mabel Dudley secretary Mrs E Dudley treasurer Mrs James Glancy librarian Mrs J H Patterson and press reporter Mrs Edith Wacker. The next meeting is December 18 at Mrs Edith Wacker. Will Johns and wife of Bell Telephone Co bought the Halbisch property on Spring Street and will occupy it after repairs.
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East Fork
Progressive Frm Woman’s Club
Zelpha Christie
Dr. Haas
Marathon
Clara Dimmit
Newtonsville
Goldie Hutchinson
Lena White
Irene Harbaugh
Ida Daugherty
Allie Rowan
Neva Ogden
Elizabeth Hutchinson
Mabel Mulloy
T. M. Slade
Deerfield
Patterson
Mabel Dudley
Slade
Hopsy
America
E. Dudley
James Glancy
J. H. Patterson
Edith Wacker
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Batavia Bay
Woman's Club
BE. B. Browning
Moule
Bantam
DeBrul Heirs
Bridge Party
Judge Stephens
Harding
Will Johns
Bell Telephone Company
Spring Street
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