Annual Red Cross meeting in Clermont County
The American Red Cross Clermont County Chapter held its annual meeting December 18 at Batavia M E church with broad county attendance. Officers elected include E M Gross as county chair for 1923 and a new executive committee representing Batavia, Bethel, Cleveland, Milford, Williamsburg, Amelia, Goshen, Felicity and other towns. reports noted rising 1928 membership and active junior and home service programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Clermont County
Batavia M. E. Church
Red Cross
Brice Hendrixson
Pollitt
Amelia
Henry T. Reed
National Red Cross
Roll Call
EB. J. Justice
Grace Bartlow
Heidlebaugh
Wurae
Cess
McCullough
E. M. Gross
Goshen
Batavia
P. F. Jamieson
Clara Johnson
Daisy Bly
Donald Jamieson
Bethel
Mesdames
L. Page
George Maxfield
Toveland
George Wakefield
Miamiville
Robert Eveland
New Richmond
Robert Davis
Milford
Minnie Kuhn
Williamsburg
Harry Britton
Wiggins
BE. M. Gross
Batavia High Boys crush Crescent Springs and Walnut Hills
Batavia High School boys basketball defeated Crescent Springs 58 to 11 and Walnut Hills 53 to 7 last week. They prepare for tougher foes ahead and will travel with the girls team to Norwood next Friday to meet Norwood High. A. H. Clark of Batavia won the Owensville school building contract and signed papers Monday as the low bidder on Williamsburg school work pending weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia High School
Crescent Springs
Kentucky
Walnut Hills High
Batavia
Norwood
Norwood High
A. H. Clark
Owensville
Williamsburg
Tuberculosis Cited as Cause of Child Crippling
Edgar F. Allen president of the Ohio Society for Crippled Children says tuberculosis cripples at least one third of children under the society. He urges actions to diminish tuberculosis and notes the society endorsed the Ohio fight and pledged support for the 1922 seal sale in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar F. Allen
Ohio Society For Crippled Children
Mr. Allen
Cincinnati
Ohio
Former Clermonter Orlando Kelch Dead at 86
Orlando Kelch a Batavia resident and Civil War veteran died November 29 at his daughter Mrs E B Vickrey Mount Washington aged 86 He was held in high esteem Funeral services were held December 1 at Mt Moriah burial followed The Batavia Woman's Club met with Mrs Anna Tatman last Saturday for a program attendance low due to holiday work at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Kelch
Batavia
E. 8
Vickrey
Mt. Washington
Mt. Moriah
Batavia Woman's Club
Anna Tatman
Boigerd Badgley
Norman Fagin
Na H T
Kert Faxin
Mt. Pisgah
Olin Fegin
Mire
Fred Topie
Woman’s Club
Anna Ramsey
John McBray
Basis Thomas
Rank Ureager
Barr
Lloyd Jonas
Ethel Jonas
City
Trees
H. Anna Quinby
Columbus
Jennie Cramer
Tesday
Cincinnati
Jennie Little
Missea
Cramer
Blanchester
Larpenter
Caile Gass
Sixty-Five Gallon Still Cap Taken In Clermont County Raid
Homer Hunt of Olive Branch obtained a warrant for Frank Miller and Simon Welder of Lindale. Sheriff J B Rapp Deputy Gallagher W E Kain Kyle Moyer and Ora Malott surrounded the DéGarmo n home near Lindale and seized a 65 gallon still 16 gallons of whisky 900 pounds of corn sugar and 28 barrels of mash. The defendants pled guilty before Mayor Ross to manufacturing and possessing liquor and were fined 800 each for Welder and Miller plus Miller 500 for possession. Welder released after Cincinnati backers posted 800 and costs. Miller’s 1800 bond was pledged. The case suggests outsiders ran the operation. Fines split with half to the State and rest to officers and town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Homer Hunt
Olive Branch
Frank Miller
Simon Welder
Lindale
J. B. Rapp
Gallagher
W. E. Kain
Kyle Moyer
Ora’ Malott
DéGarmon Home
Batavia
Ross
Welder
Miller
Cincinnati
Milford Alumni Reunion Slated At Milford Schoolhouse
Milford High School alumni gather for Friday evening reunion at the Milford schoolhouse with speakers F C Hart clerk of the board and Prof O H Schopmeyer superintendent representing the district and faculty. Luncheon served by Milford Mothers Club followed by dancing and guest allowances for non graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford High School
Milford
F. C. Hartstock
Milford Board of Education
O. H Schopmeyer
Milord
Milford Mother’s Club
Aoaia
Danger on icy Sunday roads warns drivers to slow down
A weather warning urges motorists to slow after snow created dangerous roadways. The message emphasizes not risking lives for speed and reminds that roads are public, not for individual haste. It calls for patience, safer driving, and respect for others on the highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travdl
Jitneys Boost Hillsboro to Cincinnati Travel Trend
Hillsboro and Williamsburg residents ride jitneys to Cincinnati with direct shop ping district drops. Civic Committee of the Batavia Business Men's Club reports cleanup of signs, poles, and streets and plans committee reports at Thursday meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s Club
Batavia Business Men’s Club
Batavia
Bradfute Elected President of National Farm Bureau Federation
Oscar Bradfute of Xenia was elected unanimously to the presidency of the American Farm Bureau Federation at its Chicago annual meeting. He has led the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation since its creation and has long served as a trustee of Ohio State University and as an officer of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station. He is a noted Aberdeen Angus breeder and judge and spoke at the Clermont Farm Bureau meeting in Batavia on November 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Bradfute
Xenia
American Fair Bureau Federation
Chicago
Bradfute
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Ohio State University
Ohio Agricultral Experiment Station
Clermont Farm Bureau
Batavia
Hillsboro Light & Power Co Refund Battle Over Rates
The Light and Power Co of Hillsboro will refund 18,000 dollars excess charges after years of dispute over rates. Citizens were billed 15 cents per kilowatt while the board of public utilities says 12 cents. The matter may be settled without supreme court intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Light & Power Co
Hillsboro
Supreme Court
Board of Public Utilities
Tax Paying Time and Local News Briefs
Tax time fills the treasury office with steady pressure as non taxable properties are urged onto tax duplicates. Augustus Sonnecalb faces petit larceny charges and is bound over to the grand jury. The Olive Branch post office closes after 100 years, Route 6 serves remaining patrons, and Batavia township sees talk of expanded game reserves. Goshen and Marathon announce Farmers Institute dates with programs in Williamsburg and Nicholsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Augustus Sonnecalb
Mulberry
Ross
Buat
Olive Branch
Warren County
Batavia Township
Batavia Couple Wed as Clara Frasier Marries Edgar Zurmuhly
Edgar Zurmuhly, Batavia electrician, married Clara Frasier of Afton last Wednesday evening. The couple, popular with friends, will set up housekeeping in Cincinnati where the groom is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Zurmuhly
Batavia
Clara Frasier
Afton
Cincinnati
Batavia Tobacco Market Sees Strong Saturday Sale
Batavia warehouse reported a good sale with most grades selling well though not as strong as the first sale. Total floor offering 47 660 lbs, 7 646 lbs rejected, 40 0156 lbs sold at 25 66 per cwt, cash value 10 207. The next sale is set for Thursday and after New Year sales will return to Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Christmas Services at Owensville M E Church Dec 24 1922
Christmas services at Owensville Methodist church Sunday evening December 24 1922 begin at 7 o'clock. A cantata The Sign in the Sky and The Christ Quest will be presented and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville M. E
Cincinnati preacher to speak on evolution Sunday
E W Thornton of Cincinnati will preach on the subject at Monterey Christian church Sunday evening January 7. He notes that evolution is widely taught and asks whether it is true or if Christianity is true. Thornton preaches at Monterey on the first and third Sundays each month and attendance is good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Thornton
Cincinnati
Monterey Christian Church
Mr. Thornton
Monterey
Auto dealers in Maysville halt second hand trade
Maysville car dealers announce an agreement not to buy trade or take second hand autos as part payment for new cars. The move may hurt customers who habitually trade in an old car each year to offset a new purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maysville
New Proprietor Takes Georgetown Gazette in Monday Change
The Georgetown Gazette passed to A. Mitchell on Monday after a six week court escape left Mesers O E Young and L P Pobst with the property. Mitchell, a veteran newspaperman, has led the revived paper since its return and will move his Milford job printing plant into the local plant News Democrat. Charles Barbee, an experienced tobacco grader, will oversee Felicity Clermont county deliveries with routes and grading setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
A.C. Mitchell
Clarence Brown
Adams County
Blanchester
Milford
News Democrat
Felicity
Clermont County
Charles Barbee
Christmas programs at Batavia churches promise treats from Santa
Children will present entertainments next Sunday night with a Santa Claus treat for all. Milford introduces a new hourly bus line starting Thursday running from Cincinnati to Milford via Fourth and Sycamore, Eastern avenue, Madisonville, Plainville, Terrace Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Santa Claus
Milford
Cincinnati
Fourth
Sycamore Streets
Eastern Avenue
Madisonville
Plainville
Terrace Park
Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices in Batavia and Area
Recorder notes numerous real estate transfers with prices, including Anna M. Brothers to Laura Hanck and others for Batavia lots, and 152 acre Jackson Tp. parcels. Mortgages filed and cancelled totaling funds, plus local social notes on funerals, club meetings, and residents' visits and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s Office
Anna M. Brothers
Laura May Hanck
Batavia
Martha L. Bishop
Alfred Heywood
Goshen
Lauretta D. Brians
Carrie Dittman
New Richmond
Joseph B. Smith
John Darby
Monroe Tp
Edward E. Peterson
P. Elton Elrod
Williamsburg
Hattie McAfee
Henry Busch
Loran E. Highfill
Laura Markley
Anna Lathrop
Percy White
Dona J. Kapp
Joseph T. Russell
Jackson Tp
Albert F. Goebler
Welter Doll Et al
Carl W. Steinbeck
Miami
Obituary of Mary J. McCullough of Grandview Ohio
Mary J. McCullough born May 15 1845 near Cough Hamilton county Ohio grew up in Grandview Indiana. She joined United Brethren then M E Church and served in quiet ways at home. Married Leonidas Turton in 1867 and had four children Eva McMurchy William Turton Nettie Gillaspie Orie Eimer who died in infancy. husband died 1916. Survived by daughter son two sisters one brother and six grandchildren. Buried Mt Moriah Cemetery December 8 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. McCullough
Cough
Hamilton County
Ohio
Grandview
Ind
United Brethren Church
M. E. Church
Leonidas Turton
Eva McMurchy
William Turton
Nettie Gillaspie
Orie Eimer
Nettie
Mt. Moriah
Crosstown Christmas Service Plans At Forrest Grove School
The paper notes a Christmas Eve service at Forrest Grove school with Mrs. Clara Jester visiting sisters in Norwood. Mentions Mrs. J B Heffner and son returning from Lawrence County, Helen Connor of Williamsburg visiting Madisonville, and O J Barlow in Batavia. A meeting is in progress with G Miller and Lou Connor listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosstown
Forrest Grove
Clara Jester
Norwood
J. B. Heffner
Lawrence County
Helen Connor
Williamsburg
Madisonville
O.J. Barlow
Batavia
Tay- Bick
Mra. G. Miller
Lou Connor
Farm Bureau ties boost Clermont farmer's wool sale and club week
W H Leeks near Goshen earned 86.25 dollars from the Ohio Sheep and Wool Growers Association after sending a 1920 clip to Columbus. Eight Boys and Girls Club Work winners from Clermont attend Club Week at Ohio State University, Columbus, Dec 4–9, with wins in dairy heifer judging and best behaved boy awards. G M McLaughlin reports soybeans yield five to six tons of hay on 1.75 acres using Mammoth Yellow, noting planting methods and soil considerations. Clyde F Tom, County Agent, discusses hay production practices and row versus drill planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Leeks
Goshen
Farm Bureau
Associated
Leeks
Ohio Sheep & Wool Growers Association
Columbus
Leeka
Association
Ohio State University
Florence Leeka
Mary, Bishop
Dorothy Dericks
Elenor
Lois Elliott
Owensville
Mary Davidson
Marathon
Wm. Mefford
Batavia
George Musgrove
Williamsburg
Dale Dean
Bethel
County Fair Board
County Farm Bureau
G. M. McLaughlin
Loveland
McLaughlin
Clermont County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Basket Ball
Clermonter
East Fork
Farmers’ Institute
Nicholsville
Batavia Tobacco Market
MT. Holly
Oakle
Oak Uae
Leonard Hauck
Rosa Krumagen
Tabscott
Will Tabscott
Oxford College
Charles Houser
Clara Eppert
Miss Er
Frank Eppert
Strieff
Dora Strieff
Fred Strief
Dayton
Maurice Dolen
Harvey Perin
Belle Kirgan
ScrepeDonough
Bonner
Syria
Christian Chapel Church
Martha
Marguerite Mauch
Ursel McDonough
Neimnati
Alter McDonough
Clermont Farm
Brueau
Clyde F. Tom
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