Recount Underway on Referendum Prohibition Vote
The recount of the November 4 referendum on Federal prohibition began Monday with Franklin county first due to ballot availability. County by county work, transport to Columbus under guards, and costs loom large as both sides await changes that could alter how many counties are reviewed.
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Franklin County
Cuyahoga County
Columbus
Clermont
Goshen
Frank Harvey
Election Board
Veteran salesman McMath retires after 34 years on the road
Chas McMath of Minor & Dixon Cincinnati, age 78, announces this as his last trip with the grip. He retires to Moscow for a long earned rest, after selling 1600 pounds of meat and lard on his final journey. He was respected by merchants in Flemingsburg Bantam and elsewhere.
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Grip
Chas. McMath
Minor & Dixon
Cincinnati
The
Moscow
Flemingsburg
Bantam
Vanceburg
Sun
McMath
Newtonsville Baptist Church marks 100th anniversary feast
The 100 year celebration of Newtonsville Baptist Church, founded in 1819 as the second Baptist church, drew local interest despite poor weather. Ministers from Cincinnati gave sermons, Rev. Leashe attended at 88, Geo. F. Clark’s history of the church was read, and a dinner followed in the school basement.
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Newtonsville Baptist Church
Second Baptist Church
Cincinnati
Leashe
Journal and Messenger
McElvaine
West End
H. O. Fry
Oakley Baptist Church
Spindler
Columbia Baptist Church
Langford
Madisonville
Williams
Goshen
Geo. F. Clark
Christ Hospital
Roudebush
Benefit Dance at Batavia Armory New Year's Eve
A community benefit dance at the Batavia Armory on New Year’s Eve funds chairs for the Armory and uniforms for the Batavia baseball team. Music by piano drums saxophone and banjo promises lively entertainment. Admission 1.10 including war tax lunch by Clarence Anstaett. Everyone invited to ring in the new year and support two worthy causes.
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Batavia Armory
Batavia
Clarence Anstaett
Main Street
January Term Jurors Named for Court Docket
The county announces jurors for January term including grand jurors Chas Cox Cliff Weaver R W Denham William Houston J B Wayt John Lytle Benjamin Davis Walter Rose John Friend A E Hendrixson Milton Sapp W E Lucas Theodore Bennett James Day W C DeBruler to report January 5 1920 petit jurors Elmer Cline W W Musgrove John Carpenter Dan Webber Clarence Taylor Ernest T Atwood William Warren J W Snell Edwin A Ernest William Bourke L G Guild Fred B Schofroth O J Smith Albert Bew George Frederick Taylor Glover Fee Naylor George Dixon Henry Palzhiler G M Roudebush Ed J Rosselot W R Aber to report January 19 1920
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Chas. Cox
Washington
Cliff Weaver
Batavia
R. W. Denham
Ohio
William Houston
J. B. Wayt
Franklin
John Lytle
Williamsburg
Benjamin Davis
Union
Walter Rose
John Friend
Miami
A. E. Hendrixson
Milton Sapp
Stonelick
W.E. Lucas
Wayne
Theodore Bennett
Pierce
James Day
W.C. DeBruler
Petit Jury
Elmer Cline
W. W. Musgrove
Tate
John Carpenter
Dan Webber, Sr
Clarence Taylor
Ernest T. Atwood
Jackson
William Warren
J. W. Snell
Edwin A. Ernest
William Bourke
L. G. Guild
Fred B. Schofroth
O. J. Smith
Albert Bew
George Frederick
Taylor Glover
Fee Naylor
George Dixon
Monroe
Henry Palzhiser
G. M. Roudebush
Ed J. Rosselot
W. R. Aber
Census Enumerators Named for Clermont County
The enumerators for Clermont County are named and will begin work January 2. Elizabeth Marsh is listed to canvass Batavia village, with others covering Batavia township and surrounding townships and villages. Some townships have two enumerators to meet the deadline.
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Clermont County
Elizabeth Marsh
Batavia
Everett E. Groves
Batavia Village
Wm. F. Moore
Chas. Shinkle
Franklin
Henry W. Denniston
Ohio
Wm. R. Frye
New Richmond
Chas. L. Tabscott
Pierce
Sylvester Gaskins
Louis . Favret
Stonelick
Perry Groves
Walter ©. Frazier
Bethel Village
Hiram F. Gray
Tate
Elmer J. Swope
William M. Smyth
Union
John Denison
Rice X. Bolender
Washington
Olin
Chapman
Edward H. Marsh
Wayne
Walter E. Lucas
B. G. King
Williamsburg Village
Township
CO. Marshall
Williamsburg
Encampment Degrees to Be Conferred by City Teams
The Oleander encampment team of Batavia plans the Patriarchal degree in Norwood on Saturday December 27 at 8 o clock. The Norwood team will confer the Golden Rule degree and the Hamilton team will grant the Royal Purple degree.
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Oleander
I. 0
O.F
Batavia
Norwood
Hamilton
Christmas and New Year Greeting from Clermont Co.
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year greeting extends to readers patrons and friends thanking them for past patronage and continuance of the same from the Clermont Pub. Co. wishing prosperity in the coming year.
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Clermont Pub. Co
Present The Clermont Courier For A Year
A Christmas gift idea for friends or relatives, offering a year of Clermont Courier news. It promises weekly delivery starting with the first issue of 1920 and a price of 1.25 dollars, described as affordable and companionable.
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Clermont
Community notes from Owensville and nearby towns
Miss Marie White and Gwendolyn Duchemin attended the Community meeting at Owensville last Friday. Miss Kathleen Zitt entertained Miss Estella Anstaett one evening last week. Miss Florence Gillaspie has returned after teaching a week at Mt. Pisgah. Miss Flora Burnett is teaching at Elmwood this week. Misses Estella Anstaett and Anna Ungelhaem attended a surprise party at Olive Branch on last Tuesday evening.
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Marie White
Gwendolyn Duchemin
Owensville
Kathleen Zitt
Estella Anstaett
Florence Gillaspie
Mt. Pisgah
Flora Burnett
Elmwood
Anna Ungelhaem
Olive Branch
Batavia Teams Lose to Milford In Friday Games
Batavia high school boys fell 24 to 22 and the girls lost 17 to 6 at Milford. A large crowd attended as the county league schedules Friday games and a holiday armory match is anticipated.
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Batavia High School
Milford
Batavia
Benefit dance at Armory for Batavia Library
The regular ladies dance committee will host a Christmas night event at the armory with a basketball game before the dance. Proceeds go to the Batavia Library, and the public is invited to attend and support the cause.
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Armory
Batavia
Loveland Farmers Institute to be Held January 7 and 8
Loveland and nearby farmers plan a two day institute in Loveland on Wednesday and Thursday January 7 and 8. Day and night sessions are planned with top state speakers and strong local talent. Miami township will support the event to attract a large crowd. Program details will follow.
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Farmers of
Loveland and
Farmers’ Institute
Loveland
Miami Township
Rabies Threat Spurs Call for Dog Culling Premium
A local report notes no mad dogs yet but warns of rising rabies in Highland County and across the state. It cites several rabid dogs and horses killed and suggests offering a premium for every rabies positive dog's head to curb roaming animals.
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Highland County
Property Buys Hit West Batavia Market
David Brothers bought the home of Frances Marehall in West Batavia and will gain possession when vacated. John Wymer purchased James Lewis’s cottage on the west road and will take possession January 1.
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David Brothers
Frances Marehall
West Batavia
John Wymer
James Lewis
New Tobacco Warehouse Nears Readiness at Batavia
The Clermont County Loose Leaf Tobacco Company advances a large modern warehouse with skylit roof space of broad area and bright display lighting. Promoter Cras. A. Davis has secured buyers for Batavia market while urging farmers to subscribe remaining stock and support the project.
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Clermont County
Loose Leaf Tobacco Company
Cras. A. Davis
Batavia
Alabama
Special session actions of the Commissioners approve multiple claims
In a December 15 special session, the Commissioners led by Mr. Lowe considered many items. Payments include bridge work by Bigham & Meek six hundred dollars and numerous sheep claims to individuals. Public utilities and supplies purchases are listed alongside numerous road and material expenses.
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Lowe
Bigham & Meek
J. H. Burke
Batavia B. P. A
Light and
Bell Tel. Co
Walter Bee
C. L. Bolender
Clermont Courier
G. Campbell
T. Combs
N. B. Dennison
R. Deel
J. E. Donald
Joe Decamp
BE. Foster
J.C. Fulon
John Gaul
R. W. O. Gregg
G. W. Gunderley
Gaffin
Hathway Stamp Co
Hamilton Co
H. L. Hill
Johnson & Watson
Wm. T. Johnston Co
Laub
Stone
J.P. Monaghan
Malott
Queen City Letter Co
Queen City Supply Co
Reed & Larkin
Expense
N. Cee Eee
Eneat
Bert F. Swing
J. W. Bhinkle
Jno. Snider
Gravel
Snider, Gravel
Stanley Thaler
Jess Wever
Webb Biddle
P. J. Wood
Local Post Receives 150 For Silk Flag Purchase
Joseph F. Weaver presented the Frank Weaver Post of Batavia with 150 to buy a silk flag for the post room. The post honors his late son who was killed overseas and plans public meetings before securing armory quarters now used by the G A R post with its members made honorary.
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Joseph F. Weaver
Frank Weaver
Batavia
Clermont County Delegation Seeks State Aid for 1920 Roads
A Clermont County delegation asked the State Highway Commissioner on December 17 for state participation in funding the 1920 Clermont County Good Roads program. They cited heavy Cincinnati traffic and urged state assistance on the 22 miles of road projects, including the Ohio Pike and Milford Hillsboro routes, with final estimates due by January 1. The group included Chief Justice Haugh Nichols, County Commissioners, the County Auditor, the County Surveyor, and leaders of local road groups.
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Clermont County
Clermont County Good Roads and Automobile Association
Cincinnati
Chillicothe
Batavia
Milford
Newtonsville
Vera Cruz
Ohie River
New Richmond
Moscow
Jobo Haussermann
Hausserman
Nichols
Calerdine
Cincinnati Automobile Club
Taylor
Milford- Hillsboro
Haugh Nichols
C. W. Ross
W. 8. Shane
Lowe
H. C. Reed
O. O. Mattox
John Haussermann
E. C. Ireton
Milton Roudebush
Ohio court grants mother custody of infant Whisner
In an additional court action State of Ohio ex rel Neva Whisner on behalf of Melvin Whisner a 14 month old, orders Neva Whisner the mother to have custody until further order. Wills notes include Lucy S Vance 1919 will naming William S Davis, executor Allen B Nichols. Katie Nichwitz 1911 will to Willie. H B Stevenson named executor. Local notes report Boss Carpenter Collier injured on a West Batavia tobacco warehouse skylight, recovering, and general traffic/rail concerns affect the Owensville to Hillsboro traction line as business leaders balk at funding.
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State of Ohio
Neva Whisner
Melvin Whisner
Melvin
Alice Whisner
Lucy S. Vance
William S. Davis
God’s Bible School
Mt. Auburn
Allen B. Nichols
Katie Nichwitz
Willie
John
Anna Craver
Stevenson
Boss Carpenter Collier
Batavia
Lacey
All-Day Meeting At Amelia Grange With Officers Installed
Amelia Grange holds an all day meeting on Saturday December 27 1919 open to members and families. In the afternoon officers including Master George Behymer Overseer Lewis Kirgan Lecturer Jane White Steward Albert Coombs Assistant Steward Riley Frank Chaplain Alice Davidson Secretary Louisa Perin Gate Keeper S P Reed Ceres Mrs C C Houser Pomona Thelma Weaver Flora Dossie Billingsley Lady Assistant Steward Frances Nichols Treasurer Florence Apple Florence Apgile Sec pro tem to be installed.
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Amelia Grange
George Behymer
Lewis Kirgan
Jane White
Albert Coombs
Riley Frank
Alice Davidson
Louisa Perin
S. P. Reed
Ceres
Mra. C. C- Houser
Pomona
Thelma Weaver
Flora
Dossie Billingsley
Frances Nichols
Florence Apple
Florence Apgile
Shriver Announces Run for Sixth District Delegate
J. A. Shriver of Manchester announces candidacy in the Republican primary for a Sixth District delegate seat to the Republican National Convention in Chicago. He backs United States Senator Warren G. Harding for the presidential nomination.
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J. A. Shriver
Manchester
Chicago
United States
Warren G. Harding
Bethel Woman's Club Holiday Meeting Recalls Memories
Bethel Woman's club held a December 19 gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs O L Page. Thirty two invitations were sent to former members and many responded with greetings by letter and in person. The event featured song reading and an instrumental duet plus a one act antique costumes performance and light refreshments.
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Bethel Woman's Club
O. L. Page
Hannah Bluestein
Avondale
Blanche Willis Thompson
Norwood
Mesdames
Angie Bowers
Clara Harris
Bertha Alrey
Bethel
Mary Milner
Edna Hutson
Margaret Hibbits
Louise Abbott
O.L. Page
H. B. Hutson
Mary Page
Julia Page
H.B. Hutson
Blanch Willis Thompson
Kenneth Myrick
Williamsburg Legion Post 288 Organized in Williamsburg
Former servicemen of Williamsburg township met at Paul McKeever’s home on December 17 to form Post No 288 American Legion. The 28 members elected John McKeever as Commander and installed officers for 1920. Honorary members to include soldiers of the rebellion on January 15, 1920.
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Williamsburg Township
Paul McKeever
Williamsburg
American Legion
John McKeever
Harry Britten
Harry L. Hines
Walter C. Curry
Earl Martin
John W. Smith
R. P. McKeever
Wilbur Keelis
John Gardner
Eugene Boyd
Frank Hauck
Church Sunday Schools to Hold Christmas Eve Entertainments
The Sunday schools of all local churches plan their annual Christmas programs on Christmas Eve with appropriate exercises and a treat for scholars. Parents usually attend, and the events are well filled, despite high sweet prices.
Girls Community Club Organized in Owensville
Mies Kelly of the National Catholic War Council met Owensville girls on Tuesday evening December 16 and organized a Girls Community Club. Elected officers include Ardell Muchmore president Gertrude Buerkle vice Hunice Al tey secretary and Marcella Eimer treasurer. They plan a joint year end party with the Owensville Socialetic Club on Tuesday evening December 30.
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Mies Kelly
National Catholic War Council
Washington, D.C
Owensville
Misses Ardell Muchmore
Gertrude Buerkle
Hunice Altey
Marcella Eimer
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Merry Christmas
Good Road News
Hillsboro
Bethel Woman’s Club
Church Entertainments
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