102 Year Old Inmate Near Death at Clermont Infirmary
Mrs Dice White, a 102 year old inmate of Clermont County Infirmary near Batavia, Virginian born and of mixed Indian and white descent, lies at death with no living relatives. She has lived through multiple farm locations and managements since the infirmary’s beginnings on the Maham farm, and is the last of the long-time residents once housed there.
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Dice White
Ohio’ Township
Batavia Township
Clermont County Infirmary
Batavia
East Fork
Fire Discovered in Comet Theatre During Evening Show
Fire at the Comet Theatre in Batavia was detected Thursday night at 6 80 caused by an overheated stove near a wall. Owner James Dial confined the blaze in the frame building adjoining Tatman and Dr. Ashburn structures. Dial used a fire extinguisher and electric fans cleared smoke. loss estimated under $100.
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Comet Theatre
James Dial
John A. Krline
Batavia
Tatman
Ashburn
Dial
Found in the Woods by a Batavia Searching Party
A man named John C. McGuire of Williamsville, 68, died of heart failure while cutting wood in the woods near Batavia. Found by friends around 5 pm, his death was confirmed by the coroner. Funeral at 1 pm Saturday. The note also reports Clermont County Corn Show planning and lists committee members and exhibitors.
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Batavia
John C. McGuire
Williamsville
Chas. McGuise
Willowville
Batavia Odd Fellows Visit Mt. Carmel Lodge
Thirty one Batavia Odd Fellows from I O C F Lodge traveled by C G and P road to Mt. Carmel last Saturday to confer Initiatory and First degrees on three candidates. A large turnout enjoyed a fine evening and a delightful supper. The Batavia team wore new paraphernalia and showed up-to-date work.
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Batavia Odd Fellows Lodge
Mt. Carmel
Batavia
Odd Fellowship
Box for Belgium Seeks Warm Garments From Batavia Helpers
Relief Box sent to New York en route to Belgian families awaiting aid. Batavia volunteers contributed blouses shawls trousers undervests chemise skirts yarn and needles. Presbyterian church asks all with usable clothing to send by December 16 as freezing weather nears and need grows.
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New York
Batavia
Barton
Ohio
St In
Presbyterian Church
Obituary Notice for Chester Robinson of Olive Branch
Chester Robinson born March 5 1879 in Taylorsport Boone County Kentucky died November 2 1914 at his home near Olive Branch Ohio at age 35 years 8 months 4 days. He married Mabel Williams December 5 1909 and they had two children Daryl Arthur and Carrie Etta. He had been ill a year yet kept working for his children. He died after a brief illness leaving wife two children his parents two sisters and many relatives. His wife signs the notice.
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Chester Robinson
J. H. Robinson
Taylorsport
Boone County
Olive Branch
Ohio
Mabel Williams
Merwin
Daryl Arthur
Carrie Etta
Mr.Violets
Card of Thanks for Loss of Husband and Father
We extend our thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted in our time of trouble in the loss of our husband father son and brother to the minister for his consoling words and to the undertaker Mr White From his Wife and Children Father Mother and Sisters.
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Mr. White
Behymer Ducknall obituary recalls lifelong service in Clermont
Olive Behymer, second daughter of Michael and Mary Ann Behymer, was born September 30 1848 at Locust Corner Clermont county Ohio and died December 4 1914 aged 66 years 8 months and days. She joined the M E church at age ten and remained a faithful member. She married James P Ducknall September 14 1887. After his death in January 1906 she continued as a devoted community member living on the family farm. Known for hospitality and unselfish care she stayed active in household affairs during illness and expressed gratitude for life while remembering departed loved ones. Her memory will be cherished by sisters brothers nieces nephews and friends.
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Olive
Michael
Mary Ann Behymer
Locust Corner
Clermont County
Ohio
M. E. Church
James P. Ducknall
Christmas Present Dilemma Prompts Card Simplicity Trend
Local families face financial strain this year as Christmas gifts burden many households. People turn to sending cards only, avoiding presents to save money while still marking the season.
Heating Damage Reported By Tobacco Raisers
Complaints from tobacco growers say heat during warm weather damaged bulk weed as it dries. Heaters caused premature moisture retention, lowering quality and decimating price. Growers scatter and ventilate piles to reduce loss, noting mild weather increased sap in stems and risk.
Findlay Votes Dry by 868 in Prohibition Showdown
Findlay voted dry by 868 in a hard fought election the first key test since the home rule amendment. Drys and wets watched the result as campaign workers stood organized with strong turnout by noon. Voters had shown heavy interest while the veterans expressed disappointment.
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Findlay
Prohibition
Exhumed Wreck Victim Identified by Marks Fails
A man buried after the N and W wreck near Baldwin was exhumed by a supposed Virginia relative seeking a lost one. The coroner’s description failed to identify him without a mole or gold tooth, and no identifying manuscripts or cards were found on the body.
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Baldwin
Virginia
Sufferers Collection Aids Widows and Orphans in Germany
The Ger man U. B. church collected 60.25 for Germany’s needy widows and orphans last Sunday. Rev. E. F. Wegner plans a similar collection at Owensville with 10 already raised. Congregants unable to attend are asked to report to Rev. B. F. Wegner before next Monday.
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U. B
Germany
E. F. Wegner
Owensville
B. F. Wegner
Guand So Ov
Churcb
War Horses in Great Demand Threaten Spring Scarcity
War horses are in strong demand as buyers for foreign nations acquire all available stock for wartime needs. Farmers fear spring shortages and rising prices, with good horses already fetching high prices as employment worries rise in cities.
Milford to Host Best Yet Farmers Institute
The 10th annual Miami Township Farmers Institute meets December 18 and 19 in Milford town hall. State speakers J. B rig ham Victor Herron and Mrs Ida Durbin join local talent for a full program with music and literature.
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Miami Township Farmers’ Institute
Milford Town Hall
J. 8. Brigham
Victor Herron
Ida Durbin
Question on stamps for checks and proxies in stock meetings
The answer notes no current government stamp requirement for checks. It states a 1 cent charge applies to many other items when speaking beyond 15 cents. It adds proxies to be voted by another must bear a 10 cent stamp.
New W. R. C. Goshen Organizes With 24 Members
Goshen forms a new Woman’s Relief Corps unit of 24 members after Milford corps assisted in installation last week. A banquet followed the ceremony, marking a fine social gathering. Relief corps aid neighbors in need, while Batavia currently lacks a relief corps but has other groups providing assistance.
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Goshen
Milford Corps
Batavia
Georgetown Village Considers Saloons Vote
A petition presented to Georgetown village council calls for a vote on opening saloons. Balloting will occur from 5 30 p m to 5 30 p m on December 29 to decide if intoxicating liquors may be sold in the village. The petition has ample signatures but does not guarantee passage.
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Georgetown
Amelia's Loss and Dr Dean Funeral Notices
Joseph White a pioneer of Amelia died last Thursday after a long illness aged 72 He leaves two children and a widow Funeral Monday morning Dr Dean a Amelia physician died last Monday after illness He leaves several children Funeral and burial today Wednesday
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Joseph White
Amelia
Dean
Batavia Baker Stranded In Mud On Milford Pike
Tausch, a Batavia baker, returned from Milford and became bogged in mud on the pike under construction. His auto burned out while trying to pull free, and had to be towed to Milford garage for repairs. He finished the trip home by horse and buggy amid strong road dissatisfaction.
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Tausch
Batavia
Milford
Mr. T
Old Fashioned Dance at Armory Celebrated
A December armory event promises an old fashioned dance where old and new numbers will be called. The committee includes both old and young members and lunch will be served. Invitations are in circulation. attendance is encouraged.
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Armory
Enocess
Buerkle's for Bargains in Plain Figure Prices
Christmas shoppers are urged to inspect H. F. Buerkle's prices printed plainly in this paper. The ad promotes home dealer value with upfront figures so customers know quality and cost before buying.
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H. F. Buerkle
Buerkle
Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets Featured at Batavia Showroom
In Batavia Ohio J. B. Huntoon & Bros. promotes Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets with forty labor saving features promising a kitchen at your fingertips. They offer club terms and prepaid freight within the county or state and advertise the “New White Beauty” plus used cabinets taken in trade from good homes.
Mysterious Missing Woman In New Richmond
Mrs. Anna Ketchum of New Richmond has been missing since the night of December 7 after leaving Clifton to visit a friend. She was seen wandering downtown carrying a lantern and was later unseen as searches along fields and the river continue with the Ohio River rising eight feet that night. She is sister to Mrs. Nettie Nichols and Miss Alice Gilmore.
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Anna Ketchum
New Richmond
Clifton
Geo. W. Wyatt
White
Wyatt
Ohio
Nettie Nichols
Alice Gilmore
Clermont County mobilizes aid for Belgian war sufferers
Batavia and all Clermont county areas gather provisions for Belgian soldiers' women and children. Highland county sent flour and other contributions. Batavians sew dresses and collect funds via mite boxes. Shipments will depart as items are assembled. Committees receive contributions and urge focus on relief over frivolous gifts.
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Batavia
Clermont County
Belgium
Highland County
Potatoes Shock Fall Buyers As Michigan Crop Lowers Price
The missive notes potato buyers who stored in fall faced losses as a bumper Michigan harvest pushed price down to 60 cents per bushel. It warns that early purchases may repeat next year, with market timing proving unpredictable.
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Michigan
Veteran Horace Reed of 89th Illinois OB dies at Decatur
Rev Horace Reed of company A 89th O V L formerly Clermont county died at his Decatur Illinois home November 15 1914 after 61 years in the Illinois conference He preached the 91st anniversary sermon on November 11 The Mil ton Illinois M E church pastor Rev H C Fagin supplied the notice upon renewing his subscription to the paper.
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Horace Reed
Clermont County
Decatur
Illinois
H.C. Fagin
Milton
M. E
Presbyterian Church Christmas Sermon and Life of Christ Talk
Sunday services include a morning Christmas sermon and an evening illustrated lecture on the Life of Christ with special choir music. A prayer meeting is held tonight at 7 o clock.
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Christ
Amelia State Bank to Hold Stockholders Meeting
The Amelia State Bank will hold its annual stockholders meeting at the banking house in Amelia on Saturday, January 2 at 2 p.m. for the election of officers for the coming year.
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Amelia State Bank
Amelia
Connecticut potato contest yields 60 bushels per acre claim
The Connecticut Potato Club reports a year long contest for boys and girls. Miss Bertha Green raised 60 bushels of potatoes from one acre at 400 bushels per acre. The note challenges an Ohio participant to match the 60 bushels on the same area next year.
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Connecticut
Connecticut Potato Club
Bertha Green
Ohio
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Wayne
G. M. Roudebush
Miami
Lloyd Pollock
Union
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Geo. Turner
Pierce
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Henry Bissantz
Chester Bordwell
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E. C. Reed
Williamsburg
F. W
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Beatrice Carroll
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Jonnie Weaver
Charlotte Carroll
Virginia Gelvin
Louise Ely
Gertrude Wilson
Mra
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Offerus
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F. Dial
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Beaz
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Jennie Bie
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the Farmers’ Institute
Easter Star
H. C. Aultman
Nellie Lytle
Wm. Joseph
Teerees
Shirley Griffith
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Alice Joseph
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Nellie B. Griffith
Grace McDonald
Alice Mead
Ruth Beseve Eutaneess
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Martha
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Clermont
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