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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1922

Page

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Batavia Business Men's Club Forming in Batavia

Local business and professional men plan a Batavia Business Men's Club to improve the city. A banquet is set for Thursday December 7 at 6 46 PM at the Vermont Hotel with a permanent organization to follow. Dues are 10, and a list of enrolled members and a Masonic notice with a stated meeting December 9 and degrees scheduled for December 16 are noted.

Batavia Batavia Business Men’s Club Vermont Thomas Keen William Iles A.C. Nash Louis Buerkle A. O. Miller B. K. Parrott Charles White N. B. Dennison D.k.mcdonald Frank Davie Kari Fishback Howard Ayers William Wolf W.B. Miller J. K. Ashburn P. F. Jamieson Frank Walt J. M. Wiseman L. Larkin H. Wilke G.B. Wilke Ed Peterson H. B. Glancy LL. Johnson Allen B. Nichols H. M. Kain B. R. Justice J.B. Fishcock George Gregg G. A. Keen Moore Wallace Carroll Homer Buerkle Oyde F. Tome Hugo L. Nichols M.J. Kain Nichols A.E. Price

Farmers Institutes Set Dates in Clermont County

Clermont county schedules four county institutes with State speakers Mr. Kauffman and Mrs. Weller plus local talent. Marathon January 5 6 Williamsburg January 8 9 Nicholsville January 10 11 Goshen January 12 13 18. Attendees are urged to participate to gain knowledge and benefit from the sessions.

Clermont County Marathon Williamsburg Nicholsville Goshen Kauffman Weller

New Captain Chosen for Batavia I O F Lodge

The Batavia I O F lodge adds new members after two candidates were finished last Friday and one reinstated. Hugh J. King was recently chosen captain and the lodge plans to acquire an up to date machine using electric current for sterootical views. A drill is set for Friday night after business.

Batavia

New Passenger Fares Set for O. G. and P. Route

Journal notes January 1 as the start of a simplified fare system on the O. G. & P. line. The Batavia to Carroll Street one way fare drops to 60 cents and the 10 ride ticket falls from 4 56 to 4. The new passenger car type will soon operate on the road.

Batavia Carroll Street

Old Time Barbecue Dedicates New Tobacco Warehouse

Felicity hosts an all day Old Time Barbecue on Friday December 8 to dedicate New Tobacco Warehouse No 1165 for receiving county tobacco. A. S. Adams directs a three beef roast with help from Lexington. Speakers include James C. Stone R M Barker Bush W Ailiv J N Kehoe Eli H Speidel. Felicity band provides music. Burgoo soup free for all.

Felicity A. 8. Adams Lexington James C. Stone Burley Tobacco Marketing Association R. M.barker J. N. Kehoe Eli H. Speidel Felicity Band

Golden Wedding at Home Near Washington

Judge Frank Davis and his wife celebrated their golden anniversary on November 28 then left Friday for Washington DC with their children for a honeymoon. Congratulatory wishes poured in as he is noted for 12 years as judge of the common pleas court and a long law practice. The couple are active Presbyterians and respected citizens and businessmen.

Frank Davis Washington D. C Common Pleas Court Presbyterian Church E.B

Shelton Lippert wedding at Lippert home west of Williamsburg

Esther Lippert and Henry Shelton were united in marriage at noon November 25 at the home of Rev W C F Lippert west of Williamsburg. The double ring ceremony was performed by the bride’s father with Ruth Lippert and Howard Libbert as attendants. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents while he continues farming in Clermont County.

W. C. F. Lippert Williamsburg Esther Lippert Henry Shelton Marie Lippert Lorengrins Ruth Lippert Howard Libbert Clermont County Williamsburg High School

Dance A Success At Batavia Armory

The Masonic dance at the Batavia armory Wednesday night drew the largest crowd yet. Young people from across the county attended. net proceeds will be near $100 for the lodge. The cats, supplied by the ladies, were enjoyed and heavily patronized.

Batavia Lodge

Hahn and Wood Ties The Knot In Batavia Home

Lawrence F. Hahn and Miss Georgia Wood of Moore's Fork wed at Rev Burdsall’s Batavia home on Saturday December 2 1922 at high noon. The couple returned to a reception and a bountiful dinner hosted by friends at their home.

Lawrence F. Hahn Georgia Wood Moore’s Fork Burdsall Batavia

Batavia Receives 24 Hour Electric Current

New current in operation brings round the clock electricity to Batavia after long delay. Power comes from Union Gas & Electric via Cincinnati and O. G. & P. lines, with Batavia Light & Power Co. delivering to towns. Main street customers prioritized as system spreads along CGP territory.

Batavia Union Gas & Electric Company Cincinnati Batavia Light& Power Company Commercia House

Life Sketch of Walter B. Eppert

Walter Butler Eppert born May 29 1841 near Amelia died November 26 1922 at his cherished home. Married Candis Wyatt September 8 1867 they had eight children. Served 1861 to 1866 in the Civil War and enjoyed music as a Jenny Lind band member. He helped charities and was sociable hospitable to relatives comrades and friends. He leaves eight children seventeen grandchildren and many friends.

Walter Butler William Mary Eppert Amelia Candis Wyatt Jenny Lind Bard Ameri

Early Buyers Caught in Potatoes Short Crop

Fall potato digging drew anxious buyers as the crop failed locally. Early sales reached 1.50 per bushel with later lots at 1.10 as supply exhausted. Prices in Michigan ran 18 cents per bushel while city retailers asked 60 cents last week. Overproduction caused the squeeze.

Michigan

Weather Record Breaker Delights Oldest Citizens

The article notes unusually mild fall weather easing outdoor work like painting and farming and delaying winter travel south. Lettuce and some strawberries are being harvested, gardens are being prepared for spring, and locals speculate on longer southern climate living.

New Richmond Schools Rated Highly by Inspector

The October 18 visit by C B Ulrey, high school inspector, found teaching commendable with careful teacher selection. The course of study broadened to include manual training and domestic science, with a potential junior senior high recharter. Building is excellent but overcrowded. new encyclopedia ordered. overall a favorable Southern Ohio assessment. Vernon M Riegel signs the letter.

George Sellars Board of Education New Richmond Ohio C. B. Ulrey Eee Cone Vernon M. Riegel

Thanksgiving Dinner For Clermont Infirmary Inmates

Inmates at the Clermont county infirmary enjoyed an elegant Thanksgiving dinner funded by an outside county fund prompted by Supt. Albert Ansteat. Turkey and trimmings were served with the inmates expressing thanks and enjoyment. The Batavia Masonic lodge elected officers for the coming year including Worshipful Master Fred Winters and a slate of other officers and trustees.

Clermont County Infirmary Albert Ansteat Batavia

Conover Wedding Anniversary Observed at Corad dale

On Sunday November 26 Mr and Mrs A G Conover of Corad dale celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Attending were W E B Price and wife Chas Mack and family Clifford Price and family of Loveland Mieses H and M J Conover Howard Conover of Cincinnati. A bountiful dinner and many gifts followed as guests enjoyed the event despite near winter weather.

A. G. Conover Coraddale W. EB. Price Chas. Mack Clifford Price Loveland Mieses M. J. Conover Howard Conover Cincinnati

Theodore Roosevelt preserve dedicated in Scioto County

The State Game Preserve in Scioto County was dedicated Tuesday by Governor Davis and state leaders. It spans 20 000 acres with 15 000 bought from hunting license funds and 5 000 from the Agricultural Extension Division. Stocking begins with 2000 ring-necked pheasants and several hundred wild turkeys.

Scioto County Davis Theodore Roosevelt Ohio Sporsmen Agricultural Extension Division Ohio

Batavia Schools Report Shows Attendance and Basketball Scores

Batavia public schools release shows monthly enrolment and attendance by grade with tardiness figures and remarks on diphtheria related absences. Basketball results include boys wins 55 4 34 0 and 27 4 and girls 6 1 and 2 12, with upcoming games at Fort Thomas and notes on school activities and spelling contests.

Batavia Public Schools Levene Williamsburg Owensville Irls Onaike Elizabeth Lockridge Roachdale Ind Fern Nydegger Cleveland McCall

Former Batavia Teacher Kathryn Wright McKibben Dies

Former Batavia schoolteacher Kathryn Wright McKibben died after a stroke at Pleasant Ridge church last week. She had lived with her daughter since her husband’s death and taught for Batavia schools for years. Funeral planned at Christian Church on December 2.

Kathryn Wright McKibben Batavia Pleasant Ridge Christian Church McKibber

Treasury savings certificates replace war stamps after war

During the war era the government offered 4 percent war savings stamps for small savers. Now Treasury saving certificates in 25, 100, and 1000 denominations are issued at discounted prices and pay 4 percent for five years. About 625 million of 1918 War Savings Stamps mature January 1 1028 and can be exchanged for these certificates to continue safe investment. The note urges saving and investing through Uncle Sam's system.

Treasury Treasury Savings United States Uncle Sam

Clermont Farm Bureau seeks clover seed with Michigan guarantee

The Clermont County Farm Bureau aims to secure a load of high quality clover seed with Michigan State Farm Bureau guarantees of origin purity and vitality. Ohio law requires purity statements, but Michigan promises full guarantees, reducing risks from low vitality and poor germination. Clyde F. Tom, Co. Agt.

Clermont Farm Bureau Ohio Farm Bureau Federation County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau A. E Anderson Grain Onio Farm Bureau Federation Onio Farm Bureau Federation. Mr. Anderson Michigan Farm Bureau Clermont County Michigan Anderson Michigan State Farm Bureau Ohio Clyde F. Tom, Co. Agt

Forger Captured After 1922 Check Forgery in Williamsburg

Clifford O Bry an of Williamsburg township age 25 arrested at Milford last Wednesday charged with forging Clarence Lon uie o s name to a 75 dollar check on Farmers Merchants Bank Williamsburg He had a hearing before Mayor Holden and was bound over to the grand jury and jailed for bail default The paper was issued June 2 1922 not discovered until last week when Mr Louise balanced his bank book He had been a former employee of Mr Ly After stealing the money he bought a Ford Speedster from H R Ayer Batavia and later left it stripped on the river road above Batavia awaiting grand jury action

Clifford O'Bryan Williamsburg Township Milford Clarence Lonuieo Farmers’ & Merchants Bank Williamsburg Holden Louise Mr. Ly H. R. Ayer Batavia

Clark Brothers Resign From Warden Position

Clark Brothers resign as assistant game warden to J. S. Sackett and accept a role as stationary engineer at Clare.

Clark Brothers J. S.sackett Clare

Also Mentioned on This Page

Batavia’s Business Men’s Club Milford Lodge Farmers’ Institutes Shelton-Lippert Hahn-Wood Walter B. Eppert Carrie and Julia Sullivan Karl Hoerner Batavia Schools Eastern Star Clermont Farm Brreau Forger Brothers
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