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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1921

Page

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Teachers' Association Meeting At Batavia High School

The Teachers' Association met at Batavia high school auditorium with strong county turnout. County Superintendent L Dick spoke on tact and directing power in schools, followed by P E Wilson on the new attendance law and a court case illustrating compliance.

Teachers’ Association Batavia High School America Supt. Miranda Loveland L. ©. Dick London P. E. Wilson Bethel Earl H. Goodman Reble McKinley Lulu Bonar Felicity Esther Anstaett Batavia Rebecca £. Scatterday New Richmond Goodman Milford Estella Anetaett Daisy Ely Lowell Roudesbush Miss Koehler H. A. Kellum Owensville Davis Shropmeyer

Past Masters requested for December 17 district meeting

Batavia temple hosts district lecturer call at 1 p.m. sharp on Saturday December 17 to confer the Past Master’s Degree. Installation and Master Mason degree work follow at 7 p.m. Visiting Masonry welcome. Fred Winters, Worshipful Master.

Batavia Fred Winters

Annual Supper and Local Events In Amelia Area

The Amelia Odd Fellows hold their annual oyster supper on Saturday night December 17 1921 with all invited. A Lyceum course closes December 27 at 7 30 with music fun and laughter at town hall. Monroe township Farm Bureau meets December 17 to boost community efforts. Mrs Alfred Jackson of Batavia and Wm Haster of Hamilton visited sister Mrs Chas Hicks in Ripley last week. B O Reber of Loveland proposed as postmaster by President Harding for Senate confirmation.

Amelia Odd Fellows’ Lodge Town Hall Monroe Township Farm Bureau Alfred Jackson Batavia Wm. Haster Hamilton Chas, Hicks Ripley B. O. Reber Loveland Senate Harding Mt. Pisgah M. W. A. Hall Ladies Aid M. E. Church

Christmas Club at Batavia First National Bank

The Batavia First National Bank promotes a Christmas Club savings plan open to all ages. Members pay weekly amounts from 25c to $5.00 for 50 weeks, with interest and a patented punched card system to track payments. First payment due December 20, with joiners accepted in advance.

Batavia First National Bank Chrismas Club First National Bank

Clermont County Automobile Club Directors Form Year Committees

Clermont county club directors meet at Batavia court house on December 7 to appoint committees for the year. Names are listed for Membership Legislative Contests Press Roads and Highways House Entertainments and Complaints with powers to fill or select remainder. Licenses may be obtained at First National Bank Batavia after December 26. Next meeting January 24 at the court house.

Clermont County Automobile Club Court House Batavia J. F. Hartman L.L. M Johnson J. L. Favrer J. W. Hausserman Eli H. Speidel Edwin C. Ely J. B. Winspear IXEC Fahr A. B. Nichols R. C. Justice J.w.hausserman E. C. Ireton House Committee Lee Hannah H. ©. Behymer First National Bank Clermont County

Public notice denies insurance business withdrawal

Elizabeth Leobard, agent for the late QC H Lochard, asserts she is not leaving the insurance field and will continue to service existing clients and solicit new business. She asks the community to trust her fair handling and thanks customers for their support. Also mentions Ford repairs by regular Ford mechanics and a note about Forrest White visiting Batavia relatives and planning to spend winter in Colorado.

QC. H. Lochard Elizabeth Leobard Williamsburg

Schoenung Pleads Guilty to Second Liquor Offense

Karl Schoenung pleaded guilty before Probate Judge Young to selling liquor and was fined 1000 dollars and jailed until payment. He faces a potential third offense for illegal possession seized during a November 28 raid showing about nine gallons of whisky. If indicted and tried, penalties range from one to five years in the penitentiary.

Karl Schoenung Young John Rapp Schoening

Tax deadline extended to January 20 1922 by county orders

Notice to Taxpayers extends tax payment time to January 20 1922 by order of the county commissioners. Geo A Maxfield treasurer authorized extension.

Geo. A. Maxfield, Tressurer

County Commissioners Proceedings December 6 19

County Commissioners met in regular session on December 6 and transacted numerous items including supplies for W H Anderson Co and Clermont Courier, sheep claims for Alpha Baird and others, bridge repairs, pike labor and culvert needs, payrolls, clerk and treasurer expenses, and Soldiers Relief financing. Numerous firms and individuals appear for materials, services, and claims with varied sums.

W.H. Anderson Co Alpha Baird Joe Bauman A. Bishop Barret Bros Clermont Couriér Clermont Sun Columbus B. B. Co Standard Oil Co Gag O. W. Trisler J.B. Winapear Harry Hutson Chas. Hutson Hannah Bros Anna Kennedy Antony Kloman Laub Pringle Buerkle Batavia & Winchester Pike Francis Hospital Brau Biel Elke Vagy

Tobacco Warehouse Opens For Business In Town

The Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse opened on Tuesday with over 150000 pounds of tobacco on the floor for buyers. Big buyers expected to attend, promising strong competition and better prices. The floor held varied grades, with aisles created by removing baskets after sales. Trucks arrived from Adams Brown and Highland counties. All tobacco is insured and guards protect the property.

Adams Brown Highland

Buy Christmas Seals and Stamp Out Tuberculosis

The message urges wartime spirit to continue with Christmas Seals to fight tuberculosis. It stresses the disease is curable or preventable, costly in lives, and communicable, urging readers to buy seals to protect themselves, families, and America.

America

Batavia Masonic Lodge Holds Extra Meeting and Local News

The Batavia Masonic lodge schedules an extra meeting next Saturday with three candidates for the Mas ter's degree and a Past Master's degree in the afternoon. Oysters will be served in the evening. Also reported are visits by T J Vermillion and others, anti freeze ads, nearby officials in Batavia, and local church activities. An election for a Burley Tobacco Growers Association district delegate favors P A Ireton with 296 ballots cast. results for other candidates listed and Georgetown meeting noted.

Batavia Burley Tobacco Growers Association Adams Brown Vermont P. A. Ireton Laurel W. A. Mille Felicity N. W. Bacon Neville Frank Jarman Moscow T .B. Davidson Williamsburg BE. W. Patchell Mr. Ireton Georgetown

Sunday Visits Spread Among Local Families

Numerous local households shared Sunday gatherings with relatives and friends. The lineup included Mr. and Mrs. Chas Sams and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Campbell at Shiloh, Mrs. Clyde Collis with Mrs. John Andrews and others, and visits from Mrs. A Brown of Cincinnati. Loren Andrews of Commersville joined Sam Andrews, while Guy Winters of Romania spent Friday and Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Jean.

Chas Sams Fredampbell Shiloh Clyde Collis John Andrews Emerson Snider al Glancy R. D. Hill Norwood A. Brown Cincinnati Loren Andrews Commersville Sam Andrews Guy Winters Romania Jean Glyde Collis

News from the Lebanon area and nearby towns

Mrs. G. V. Lykitis visits Lebanon with her parents as her father lies ill. The Townsley sisters Edna and Bertha of Walnut Hills spend the weekend with their parents. Walter Sperry and George Nedderman of Cincinnati visit the Sperrys. Finley Jacobs handles business in Kentucky. Mrs. Robinson of Batavia, who boarded with Mrs. Williams, died Saturday. An entertainment is planned at the Glen Kate schoolhouse Friday night a week.

G. V. Lykitis Lebanon Townsley Edna Bertha Walnut Hills Walter Sperry George Nedderman Cincinnati Philip Sperry Finley Jacobs Kentucky Robinson Batavia Williams

Local Social Notes and Bazaar Announcement

Mrs. M. M. Carr trips to Branchester Saturday. Mrs. Frank Stamets attends Milford bank opening Saturday. Mrs. B. L. Jordan shops in the city Monday. Mrs. Lida Clemons, of Marathon, moves here. Miss Zolo Collins visits grandma Dan crossnickle. Betal Hill and Imo Grossnickle in the city Tuesday. J. W. Washburn and Wilber Shields attend Robert McClellan funeral in Lynchburg. Baptist Helpers bazaar at William's hall Saturday evening December 7. Mrs. Eva Barrons summoned to Milford for sister’s illness. Gus Ingle and family with Nan and Tom Collins. Sando Aubie Bigham and wife visit. Ann Arger, Oklahoma City, weekends with Ade RoadeDus. Tanlac sales claim 97,000 bottles sold with no complaints. Jacobs' Pharmacy Atlanta. Sold by A. O. Nash.

M. M. Carr Branchester Frank Stamets Milford B. L. Jordan Lida Clemons Marathon Zolo Collins Dan Crossnickle Betal Hill Imo Grossnickle Wilber Shields Robert McClellan Lynchburg William’s Hall Eva Barrons Gus ‘Ingle Nan Tom Collins Sando Aubie Bigham John Nance Ann Arger Oklahoma Ade RoadeDus

Owensville Social News Sees Gatherings and Accidents

Hannah Hughes returns to Bethel after a visit with brother John and family. Jessie Campbell visits city kin. Elizabeth Johnson spends Wednesday in town. Carolyn Gomien hosts sister Laura Galloway at Hyde Park. Jessie Ellis visits parents near Mt. Crab. Henry Schultz ill. Emma West and daughter Helen Virginia of Dayton visit C. A. Snider family. Charles Pierce shot in leg while hunting last week. Gladys Aber Mabel Benton and Nellie Russell in city. Marie Ansteatt visits with parents Val Ansteatt and family. Locals attend basketball game at Norwood Friday. Frank Schobert and George Mull in city. Edgar Koeble visits from city with parents Dr A J Koeble. Teachers attend meeting at Batavia. Mary Rotselot sick. W. J. Snider of Batavia visits relatives. Sophomore class party at Julia Hitch home with Evan Daniels Eva Aber Eva Swartz Anna Pottinger Florence Sapp Vandine Hill Emma Belle Anna Louise Julia Hitch Mildred Stuart Roy Dofit Allen Johnson Delmar Todd Alvin Hill Raymond Schultz Bill Fletcher Galen Swartz Herbert Snell Joseph Meyers. Mrs M M Boggs had major operation and is recovering. Rev C R Stauffer of Norwood dined with W R Ayer family. Mrs Lawrence Brothers breaks leg. Mrs Will Steward of Dayton visiting Zou Gomien. O A Snider and wife spend Monday in the city. Ora and Bill Bart visit Williamsburg. Dr Smith closes a series of meets with nine accessions to the church. Mr Morrison leaves Thursday to join family in Indiana.

Iss Hannah Hughes Bethel John Jessie Campbell City Robert Elizabeth Johnson Carolyn Gomien Laura Galloway Hyde Park Jessie Ellis Mt. Crab Henry Schultz Emma_ West Helen Virginia Dayton C. A A. J. Koeble Batavias Mary Rotselot W. J. Snider Batavia A. J. Keebie Julia Hitch Evan Daniels Eva Aber Eva Swartz Anna Pottinger Florence Sapp Vandine Hill Emma Belle Anna Louise Mildred Stuart Roy Pau Dofit Allen Johnson Delmar Todd Alvin Hill Raymond Schultz Bill Fletcher Galen Swartz Herbert Snell Joseph Meyers M. M. Boggs C. R. Stauffer Norwood W. R. Ayer Lawrence Brothers Will Steward Zou Gomien O. A. Snider Ora Bill Bart Williamsburg Dr. Smith Mr. Morrison Indiana

Local Social Roundup From Owensville and Nearby

Frank Irwin and family spent Sunday with Wm Johnson and family at Owensville. Mr and Mrs Neal Shelton entertained Nelson Pace and family of Maple Grove and Miss Esther Lippert of Williamsburg. Gus Brown and her Madisonville kin visited her father Henry Arrow and family while her mother has been ill. Mrs Bertha Good Frank Good Neva Ogden of Norwood were weekend guests of relatives there. Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs Hattie Glancy’s Wednesday afternoon.

Frank Irwin Wm. Johnson Owensville Neal Shelton

Faul Couple Surprise Anniversary in Pleasant City Gathering

Neighbors gathered Saturday December 3 to surprise Mr and Mrs Wm Faul for their 35th anniversary. An evening of pleasant company ended with a 1000 o'clock lunch of fruit salad and cake. Other notices mention Ed Patchell and wife entertainment, Chas Hartmetz family hosting Rev Leadineaur and wife, and funeral attendance for John Balzhiser.

Wm. Faul Ed Patchell Frank Hamilton Chas. Carpenter Miss Orst New Richmond Carrie Carrier Arie Chas. Hartmetz Leadineaur Batavia Henry Balzhiser John Balzhiser Cleveland Mary McAfee Perintown Bert Rohrer

Local families host gatherings and plan Christmas events

Norwood residents John B. Ireton and wife stayed with Dr and Mrs B C Ireton. Edward Curliss visited from the city. Xenia’s John Apgar and family joined George Olland and others for Sunday dinner. Grange meets Friday with a planned lecture hour and short play. Christmas tree and entertainment set for Saturday at the church. Teachers Goldie Hutchinson Estella Joseph to entertain Friday. Nellie Hartman returns home after a visit with relatives in Lynchburg.

John B. Ireton Norwood B.C. Ireton Edward Curliss John Apgar Xenia Wilson Holland Charles Clara Smith George Olland Arthur Windel Wm. Windel Grange William Fomorin Sallie Ireton Chaney Blanchester Ed Curliss L. Jones Pendey Homer Johnson Greenberry Estella White Oleman Goldie Hutchinson Estella Joseph Nellie Hartman Murphy Ure Hudson Lynchburg

Local Social Notes Highlight Week End Visits

Mrs Meryl Townsley Lena and Helen Deen visited Mr and Mrs Chas Armacost at Mt Olive. John Beck of Westerville visiting relatives. Baptist Circle met with Mrs Belle Coulter. Mrs EB ragdon hosted Embroidery Club. Miss Mary Cock of Cincinnati visiting Benton Vista and home. Wilda Stroup and Frank Jenike guests of James Stroup family. Mr and Mrs Miltcock entertaining a new baby boy Maxine. Mrs Chilt Brannock of Felicity spent the day with Mrs Charlee A Brannock.

Meryl Townsley Lena Helen Deen Chas Armacost Mt. Olive John Beck Westervilleyis Baptist Circle Belle Coulter Ragdon Mary Cock Cincinnati Benton Vista End Wilda Stroup Frank Jenikert Tusculum James Stroup Miltcock Chilt Brannock Felicity Hureday Charlee A. Brannock

Funeral notices and local social chitchat from Amelia area

Mr and Mrs John Lowe attended the funeral of their brother in law Mr Stites at Amelia on Saturday December 10. Mr and Mrs Albert Coombs were in Batavia Saturday. Mrs Nettie Houser visited Mrs Rosa Sruwangs at Hamlet last week. Mrs Sallie Temple is very poorly. Mrs Hall of Cincinnati has been visiting her father Paul Lilien.

John Lowe Stites Amelia Albert Coombs Batavia Nettie Houser Rosa Sruwangs Hamlet Sallie Temple Hall Cinti Paul Lilien Wna Baran

Clermont Farm Bureau Elects New Officers At Ba tavia Meeting

At the Clermont Farm Bureau annual meeting in Batavia John W. Haussermann of New Richmond was elected president Joe Dawson Amelia vicepresident and Edward Edwards Perintown secretary treasurer The group discussed roads community and farm programs plus a statewide fertilizer purchasing plan with a 3.00 per ton deposit and endorsement of pooling orders through Farmers Commercial Service Co Columbus The report covered the previous year and the Atlanta National Convention with Clyde F Tom County Agent noting broader Farm Bureau activities.

Clermont Farm Bureau Batavia John W. Haussermano New Richmond Joe Dawson Amelia Edward Edwards Perintown Haussermann H. C. Ramsower Ohio State University Farm Bureau Farmers’ Commercial Service Co Columbus Atlanta J. H. Dawson Clyde F. Tom

Road Opens From Batavia to Williamsburg After Delay

The Batavia to Williamsburg pike was opened for travel on Monday though some work remains to finish along the sides and ditching, to be completed in spring. Commissioners met Saturday to arrange the action, easing travel for riders and drivers. The 82 mile route from Cincinnati to Williamsburg will be faster but carries risks to lives.

Batavia Williamsburg Owensville Cincinnati

Williamsurg Post No 288 elects officers for the year

At the annual election of Williamsburg Post No 288 American Legion officers were chosen: Post Commander H. C. Dennis Vice Commander Edten Myers Post Finance Officer W. Curry Adjutant George Foster Sergeant at Arms Charles Carpenter Chaplain J. W. Smith Historian Eeton Myers Executive Committee George Foster Stanley Frazier Charles Carpenter Ernest Ruffner and Frank Hauck. The Farm Bureau American Relief fund committee thanks Williamsburg Grange No 1909 and residents for a total of 97.85 turned over to County Agent Tom M.D. Kratzer, chairman.

Williamsburg Post Amer Legion H. C. Dennis Edten Myers W. ©. Curry George Foster Arma Charles Carpenter J. W. Smith Eeton Myers Stanley Frazier Ernest Ruffner Frank Hauck Farm Bureau American Relief Fund Committee of Williamsburg Tom M.D. Kratzer Oom

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Christmas Club Ford A. B. Price Adott Forrest White Uncle Sam Colorado Commissioners Proceedings Tobacco Warehouse Idyear Tires A. B Michael Reisinger Obas Fagin Bilverton Masonic Lodge T.J. Vermillion Fronton J. M. Wise A. E. Price O Nati J. ©. Fuhr New Pike Parsons Dober Missonary Society of the Presbyterian Church Isaac Walton Chile Walter Gayton Wm. Hester George Gans Andrew Ventus Rosa Jackson Alf Jackson Manilla Glen Este Newtonsville Jacobs’ Pharmacy Atlanta, Ga A. O. Nash Farm Bureau Meeting
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