Batavia Building Shows Record Year of Construction
Batavia has had a busy year with numerous new residences and commercial structures. Charles Nash Dr J K Ashburn and Eri S Long built modern houses on prominent lots while J F Hartman added a two story garage. Batavia Realty Co erected a brick garage on Market Street and the school board completed a $30 000 school building adjoining the old site.
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Batavia
Chas. Nash
J. K. Ashburn
Eri. S. Long
Mr. Nash
Kennedy
Second
Dr. Ashburn
Hillen
Main
Fourth
Long’s
North Street
Krinks
J. F. Hartman
Second Street
Spring
Batavia Realty Company
Market Street
James Lewis
Third Street
Broadway
State pike delays spark contractor dismay
Contractor Connelly building the Batavia to Olive Branch pike says he is disgusted with the project and seeks release from the contract. He would forfeit due payments as red tape delays persist, hindering timely winter opening and deterring future bids.
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Connelly
Batavia
Olive Branch
Ohio State Grange Meets in Newark With 1800 Attendees
The Ohio State Grange gathered in Newark last week drawing about 1800 members representing over 65000 Grange members statewide. Governor Willis and Dean Vivian spoke while Licking county granges enacted the first five degrees and a State class received the sixth degree. State Master L. J. Taber praised the Grange’s past influence and laid out future plans. Next meeting slated for Dayton with Deputy Master F. S. Nichols.
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Ohio State Grange
Newark
Order
Ohio
Willis
Dean Vivian
College of Agriculture
Licking County
L. J. Taber
Grange Takesa
Moetter
State Experiment Farm
State Board of Agriculture
Dayton
F. S. Nichols
Christmas program at Valley Farm Woman's Club meeting
The Valley Farm Woman's Club gathered December 14 at Mr and Mrs B F Kain's country home. Members recited Bible quotations, sang, and heard papers on A Community Christmas Gifts for Men Friends and other topics. Recitations by Stella Kain and Ida Wilson followed before adjournment.
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Valley Farm Woman's Club
B. F. Kain
Farm Women
Liberty
John Meek
Velma Kain
Mariah Kain
Hilton
Stella Kain
Wilson
Asolo
Ida Wilson
Mre
Grace King
Felicity High School challenges county teams for hoops title
Felicity High School basketball claims the county high school championship and invites any county high school to a title game, to be played at Batavia or Bethel due to lack of a local floor. They offer to arrange further games or a series with Batavia O N G after the title is settled.
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Mgr. Bechtel
Batavia O. N. G
Clermont Sun
Felicity
Batavia
Bethel
Felicity High School
Open Season Expected for Next Year in Quail Hunt
Quail hunters look for great sport next year after years of rest. Reports show pheasants released in the past two years making some showing. About 8600 pair of quail will be placed in Ohio soon to bolster hunting prospects. If snow covers the ground, feeders in various sections should help the birds survive and multiply.
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Ohio
Fiftyeth Wedding Celebrated at Moscow Ohio
Mr and Mrs Charles Kayser observed their gold wedding anniversary at their Moscow Ohio home on Monday December 4 with an elegant noon dinner. Guests included G P Lakin Seattle WA G S Fenwick Seattle WA Dorotha Pingle Point Pleasant OH and many Kayser family members. Also noted are Batavia Chapter No 112 officers elected for the ensuing year including Norman L Burnet King W C Robinson Scribe Frank C Walt C of H Frank Crane P8 Vernon O Lytle R A C William J Johns M of 3rd V Chas G White M of 2nd V Chas Violett M of 1st V Wm B Iles Secretary Edwin C Ely Treasurer A C Nash Guard Jacob E Friend.
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Charles Kayser
Moscow
Ohio
G. P Lakin
Revere
Wash
G. S. Fenwick
Seattle
C. Weber
Dorotha Pingle
Point Pleasant
Chas. Kayser, Jr
Norwood
John Glaser, Jr
A . Buchanan
Helen
Vera
Katherine
Marguerite
A. F. Kayser
Fred and
Merrell
OSHS
Batavia
H. P
Norman L. Burnet
W. C. Robinson
Frank C. Walt
Frank Crane
Vernon
Lytle
William J. Johns
Chas
G. White
Kearns Rules Out Governor Run For Ohio
Ohio congressman Charles C. Kearns rejects any bid for governor. He says he wants new blood in the GOP and favors a campaign manager with proven private business success. The McCulloch boom is viewed as a bid to push for fresh leadership rather than his own candidacy.
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Washington
Charles C. Kearns
Ohio
Kearns
McCulloch
Cincinnati Enquirer
Prices Rise on Local Tobacco Crop After Early Sales
The local tobacco market swung from 10 cents a pound last summer to as high as 16 cents as the crop is stripped. Growers who sold early near Clermont face higher prices now, while others regret their early sale as bids could not rise. Future sales may depend on timing and market demand.
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Clermont
Sheriff Names Deputy From Local Family
Sheriff Bert F. Swing has appointed Elton Miller, youngest son of Chas Miller, as deputy. He will begin duties the first Monday in January, after moving some goods to dodge potential bad weather.
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Bert F. Swing
Elton
Chas. Miller
Newtonsville Farmers Institute Plans Two Day Session
The 11th annual Newtonsville Farmers Institute convenes at the Baptist church on Friday and Saturday, December 29 and 30. Lunches are to be served by M. E. church ladies. The program features sermons, music, cow testing talks by J A Spear, poultry and soil topics, readings by Phyllis Scott, and a roundtable discussion with election of officers. The public is invited to attend.
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Newtonsville Farmer’s Institute
Baptist Church
Ladies of
M. E. Church
Beckett Littles
G.S. Lentz
Eas
Godner
J. A. Spear
Ivan McKellip
Cece Case
Poultry For Profit
Martland Bedford
Tee Ertece
Phyllis Scott
O. D.jWilliams
Lentz
Lentz Reading
Cnsersee
B. Stowe
Governor to Use Marysville Reformatory for Felony Women
Governor Willis announces new orders to utilize the Marysville women’s reformatory, directing judges to sentence female felons there. He criticizes the Board of Pardons for lenient paroles and calls for stricter scrutiny and care in future decisions.
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State Reformatory
Marysville
State Board of Administration
Willis
Reformatory
Board of Pardons
Bethel Farmers Institute Program At Grange Hall
Bethel Farmers Institute to convene at Grange hall on January 1 and 2. Program lists speeches on manuring and dairy business led by Rev. Johnston, Rev. Williams, and James A. Spear. Musical selections by local performers and addresses by O. L. Lantis and Mr. Spear. Everyone encouraged to attend all sessions.
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Instrumentaiuuce
James A
Spear
Grange
Lentz
Cscveveen
Lowell Gray
Casevuee
Stowe
Seven Couples Compete for Adams County Superintendent Post
Seven couples in Adams county sat for the civil service examination for the Wilson Children’s Home superintendent and matron post. A State civil service examiner oversaw the test, which included three sets of oral questions and one written set. The trustees will send the top three grades to the State for final selection.
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Adams County
Civil Service
Wilson Childrens’ Home
Amelia Farmers Institute Program at town hall January 1 2
The Amelia Farmers Institute announces a two day program at the town hall on Monday and Tuesday January 1 and 2. Activities include prayers by Rev J F Laird and Rev J A Rader, talks by C F Green A Spear J B Stowe and Mrs J F Robinson, recitations, music and discussions on dairy farming live stock and farm management with a cafeterialunch served. Everyone invited.
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Amelia Farmers’ Institute
J. F. Laird
C. F. Green
A.j.spear
J. A. Rader
One in Eighty Eight Board of Elections Fails to Preserve Ballots
Secretary Hildebrandt ordered all election boards to hold November ballots for investigation. VanWert county burned theirs within 30 days. Board members who burned ballots have been removed and will be prosecuted. recounts may be futile and costly.
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Hildebrandt
VanWert
Sisson Seeks Abolition of Cincinnati Subtreasury in House
In Washington the House adjourned with a proposed amendment by Representative Sisson to abolish the Cincinnati Subtreasury as part of the general appropriations bill. Opposition forms around Allen and Longworth while Byrnes moves to end the debate for now. Foss supports broader abolition of all Subtreasuries.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Sisson
Mississippi
Cincinnati
Boston
Chicago
Allen
Longworth
Byrnes
Tennessee
Representative Foss
Ohio
Commercial Tribune
Gas Shortage Hits Homes and Factories in Cold Weather
Nationwide gas flows fall as cold weather bites. Ohio Indiana and West Virginia factories shut down amid shortages. Residents first served while remaining supply drains from industrial districts. Households worry layoffs follow factory suspensions.
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Ohio
Indiana
West Virginia
Property Changes Hands In Local Transfers
Judge Joseph of the common pleas bench sold his river road residence to Commissioner C. K. Ansteadt with possession about February 1. Ansteadt to take over his farm for his children. The judge will move to Max Moore’s North street home by January 15 as Moore plans a Florida stay to tend interests there.
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Joseph
Common Pleas Bench
River Road
C. K. Ansteadt
Max Moore
North Street
Moore
Florida
Mr. Ansteadt
Mothers' Meeting and Christmas Program
Mothers meeting Thursday at 8 afternoon features piano duets by Marjorie Halbisch and Thelma Searles, Christmas carols by School Children, a First Christmas Eve duet by Anna Virginia Speidel, a vocal solo by ena orchery, and a Christmas talk by Mrs. Chas Best, with Rev. Simpson and additional piano duets by the same performers.
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Marjorie Halbisch
Thelma Searles
Anna Virginia Speidel
Ena Orchery
Chas
Rev. Simpson
Clermont County Extension School to be Held at Laurel
Clermont County Extension School in Laurel runs January 8 to 12 with Agriculture and Home Economics topics. Speakers from the College of Agriculture at Columbus attend to present and answer questions. Watch for program details.
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Clermont County Extension School
Laurel
College of Agriculture
Columbus
County Corn Show and Farmers Institute Dates Set
The County Corn Show and Farmers Institute will be held January 19 and 20 at the Armory. The program and premium list will appear later.
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County Corn Show
Farmers Institute
Dairy cows convert feed to food more efficiently than beef
The text compares feed energy conversion across livestock. Dairy cows yield higher energy in milk, about 27 percent of feed energy, while beef production returns under 7 percent during growth. Calves reach 18 percent protein and 5 percent sugars, starches, fat in meat, with beef less efficient overall.
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Ohio Experiment Station
State Pike Between Batavia and Olive Branch Opened
The three mile State pike from Batavia to Olive Branch, under construction for about three years and not finished, was opened Thursday by state authorities despite the contractor’s obstruction posts. Locals wonder where the bondsmen were to enforce completion on time. the funds reportedly would have resurfaced the pike with six inches of broken stone from Hamilton to Brown county lines.
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Batavia
Olive Branch
Hamilton County
Brown County
Dance at Glen Rose Masquerade Event
The Junior Order of Glen Rose hosts a masquerade dance at Glen Rose hall on December 30. A live turkey will be awarded to the best masked attendee. Admission is 50 cents for gentlemen, ladies free. The social event of the season.
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Glen Rose
Glen Rose Hall
Christmas Dream Cantata at Union Chapel Sunday
The Union Chapel Sunday School will present a cantata titled A Christmas Dream on Sunday night December 24. Everyone is invited as arrangements are set for an enjoyable evening.
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Union Chapel
Mail trains to batavia deliver and receive at batavia
Due to heavy pre Christmas mails the east bound train 38 will deliver at Batavia at 7 45 a m and train 87 at 4 58 p m. The office opens 7 to 9 a m and 4 to 6 p m. 8 0 Weaver P M
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Batavia
Weaver
Ohio Supreme Court Deems Election Valid Despite Tie
The court affirmed a Williams county ruling that a local option election with a 151 to 161 tie remains valid and another election cannot be held for two years. John Brownell sought an immediate reballot after the August 31 1915 tie.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Stryker
Williams County
John Brownell
Williams County Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
O. R. & C. Bus Line Sale Threatens Service
The O. R. & C. between Ripley and Georgetown has been sold and could be dismantled unless patrons lure the new owners to continue operation. State Board of Public Utilizers must be notified to decide if the business should persist or be discontinued, since railroads once public carriers cannot be shut down at will.
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Ripley
Georgetown
State Board of Public Utilizers
O. R
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W. J. Hughes
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Wilber Taylor
J.W
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R. C. Franz
Jas. J. Holden
Harry C. Dennis
Hugh P. Croswell
Basket Ball
Farmers’ Institute
W. L. Brilmayer
Albert Hoggatt
Beosick En Erenten Eet
Ener Sea Quartet
G.S. Lentz Redding
Marysville Reformatory
Bethel Farmers Institute
Bethel Farmers’ Institute
Grange Hall
Johnston
George
Wilma
Louise Burke
Caroline Bower
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Williams Wee
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