Defendant Wins in Goshen Township School Slap Case
Vernon McDavid, 12, of Goshen, sued Miss Virginia McHenry, teacher at Goshen Township Schools, for assault and 10000 dollars. The Common Pleas Court verdict favored the defendant after a three day trial with 12 jurors. Medical and local doctors testified. witnesses totaled about 50 pupils. The judge ordered the plaintiff to pay costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon McDavid
Goshen Township
Virginia McHenry
Common Pleas Court
Frank Swing
Cincinnati
Christopher
Milford, Haas
Marathon
Garland and Murphy
Nichols, Speidel & Nichols
Taxpaying Time in December for Local Taxes
The piece urges December payment of village township county and school taxes to avoid delinquency. It emphasizes timely annual dues such as battles and real estate, warns of penalties after January 20, and urges residents to pay to support roads schools and public services.
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Jane
Slow December Auto License Sale Cited In County
The December auto license sale is slow as 1928 tags must be used after January 1. The audit office reports low turnout while eight safe places around the county handle most transactions. Residents urged to secure new tags before the first to avoid county seat lines and fines.
Don’t Forget Fido Tax Now Due January 20
The notice warns dog owners to pay the dog tax along with other taxes or face penalties after January 20. It states the dog wardens will enforce collection and that funds support sheep claims and the county school fund. The Courier urges reading the item in the paper.
First Minute Book of Clermont County Court 1808 Recalls Early Proceedings
Courierman reports on the leather bound Minute Book A No 1 of Clermont County Common Pleas Court from Williamsburg. It records brief proceedings from 1808 including the first grand jury list with Francis Casulavey, Sheriff Oliver Lindsey, clerk R W Waring, early cases from $50 to $2000, and short trials such as Levi Rogers’ $5 prosecuting fee and Christian Bickle's $2000 suit.
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Coyle
Williamsburg
Clermont County Common Pleas Court
Francis Casulavey Pressling
Peter Light
Oliver Lindsey
R. W. Waring
William Waring
Levi Rogers
Christian Bickle
Daniel B. Barny
Second Trip S. W. Nelson alias Miller Warns Merchants
Chas H Mylander secretary of the Bankers Association in Columbus Ohio alerts merchants about W E Nelson alias H C Miller on a second state tour. He is described as about 40 dark complexioned 160 pounds and typically dressed as a working man in a khaki sheep skin coat and overalls. He has cashed false checks for 3485 on multiple occasions and fled with the change. He urges merchants to beware and not cash checks from strangers. This notice also lists local service ads for plumbing and piano tuning in Williamsburg Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Nelson
H. C. Miller
Chas. H. Mylander
Bankers’ Association
Columbus
Ohio
Protect The Roads This Winter
The notice urges protecting roads during wet cold weather by limiting heavy hauling and enforcing laws. It warns about safeguarding garages against theft, monitoring foreign trucks, and the high costs of road upkeep. Officials will enforce weight limits to prevent damage and protect road users.
Face Burned In Coal Oil Explosion At Batavia Home
Miss Helen Gallagher, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R D Gallagher of Batavia, burned her face when she used coal oil on live embers to hasten lunch. The gas exploded, injuring her face but not seriously. The warning warns of danger in throwing coal oil on a burning fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
R. D. Gallagher
Batavia
Sunday School Ladies Surprise Clergymen Social Evening
Rev E Burdsalls Sunday school class of ladies staged a surprise Tuesday evening attended by seventeen including Superintendent John Huntington and wives and Rev Troxell and wives. They enjoyed a social evening with cake and ice cream and the Burdsalls expressed pleasure at the coming and season's wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Burdsall
John Huntington
Troxell
Christmas Eve Programs At Local Churches
Christmas Eve programs were held by Batavia Sunday Schools including Methodist Presbyterian and LL B with programs and treats for scholars. Sickness reduced turnout but yearly attendance was praised and will be increased next year. Colored churches also held suitable exercises and provided treats for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Sunday Schools
Methodist
Presbyterian
LL. B
Christmas Tree Lights Up Judge Nichols Lawn
Admired by many, a large Christmas tree on Judge H. L. Nichols' lawn has drawn locals for a week. Decorated with ornaments, silver and gold tinsel, and colored electric lights, it delights children and attracts many passersby.
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Judge H. L. Nichols
Two More Civil War Veterans Connected to War of 1812 Line
Two weeks after noting Allison Ball of Williamsburg as the only Civil War veteran son of a War of 1812 soldier, two more are reported Donaldson of New Richmond and Enoch W son of the late Daniel 8 Smith formerly Williamsburg now in Cincinnati The Courier is widely read by the public.
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Allisan Ball
Williamsburg
Mr. Donaldson
New Richmond
Enoch W
Daniel 8. Smith
Cincinnati
Courier
School closures extend to after New Year break
Township and town schools closed last Friday night for about ten days and will reopen Wednesday January 2. If state aid money arrives before vacation, a good time is anticipated. otherwise no further note. Anthracite coal for sale by Wilke Coal and Supply Co Batavia.
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Wilke Coal & Supply Co
Batavia
Dott
Welcoming the New Year by Erna Scott Watson
The Clermont Courier presents an illustrated feature on how New Year celebrations evolved across centuries and nations. It explores varying dates and customs, tracing the holiday’s traditions and significance through time.
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Erna Scott Watson
Clermont Courier
Woman to Speak at United Brethren Church Next Sunday
Mrs J Hal Smith the foremost woman in the Foreign Missionary Society denomination will speak at both services at United Brethren Church next Sunday. She is a personal friend of Rev and Mrs Abbott and is described as a forceful speaker whose messages are heart rendering. An evening offering will benefit Foreign Missionary work and be credited to the local budget. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
J. Hal Smith
Foreign Missionary Society
Abbott
Farm Home Burned at Maple Grove
Fire destroyed the eight room home of Mrs. Hattie Lee and Ed F. Hill in Maple Grove on Friday afternoon. The blaze started from a defective fire and quickly engulfed the second floor. Neighbors saved a few small articles from the first floor. the house was insured.
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Hattie Lee
Ed F. Hill
Maple Grove
Bell Telephone crews install new cable drops in Batavia
Cutting In. The Bell Telephone Co. has gangs in Batavia now cutting in their lines to the cable system which will eliminate all trouble in the future that had been experienced heretofore and new drops run. The crews doing the work are a very clever set of men and courteous to the patrons. The system and ser vice here is very commendable.
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Bell Telephone Co
Batavia
Mystery surrounds New Richmond man Albert Sei bold
Albert Sei bold of New Richmond disappeared December 14 after supper from his home and was last seen in Cincinnati at the Gault House last week. His sons posted a $100 reward for information. He is well known in the city and may be with friends, and his family appeals for word.
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Albert Seibold
New Richmond
Cincinnati
Gault House
Meat Market Change Returns to Former Owner
Paul Guenthers meat business was sold back to former owner Earl Fish last week. Fish invites old and new customers to visit his market, now updated and attractive with every in season meat item available.
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Paul Guenther
Earl Fishback
Cleaning House at County Clerk Office
The County Clerk moved many old records from the front office to rear storage to make room for shelving in modern cases. Dust and dirt exposure left records in an unsightly condition.
Flu spreads with warnings to avoid crowds
Reports say the flu is spreading widely and warns of poor ventilation in crowded areas. No deaths in the vicinity yet but many report illness and urge caution to seek fresh air and reduce exposure.
Williamsburg Christmas Tree Event Draws Thousands
The Community Christmas Tree at Williamsburg Monday evening was a grand success. A magnificent tree with colored lights attracted about a thousand attendees. Rev Robertson opened with prayer, the High School Band played, and the ladies offered songs. A generous children’s treat and a hundred baskets for needy families completed the evening, organized by the Thursday Afternoon Ladies' Club.
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Williamsburg
Robertson
Bethel Hosts Community Christmas Tree and Gift Drive
Bethel residents gathered on Monday evening for a large Community Christmas Tree event on a lane street. Children received presents as carols were sung by a large crowd. Other towns observed Christmas similarly.
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Bethel
Convict Witnesses Subpoenaed in Clemons Murder Case
A precie filed with Clerk Claude Coyle to summon three prisoners Frank Clemons Wayne Joslin and Ralph Hutchinson from the Ohio Penitentiary to appear December 21 in the first degree murder trial of Irvin Clemons for the October 13 shooting of Lou Clemons. Warden Thomas will transport them under special guard. The state will be represented by Gar land aided by Harry Britton while Eli Speidel and Hayward Gatch will defend. No eye witnesses to the act.
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Claude Coyle
Frank Clemons
Wayne Joslin
Ralph Hutchinson
Ohio Penitentiary
Court of Common Piens
Irvin Clemons
Lou Clemons
Thomas
Will Pichanter Aerate Garland
Harry Britton
Eli Speidel
Hayward Gatch
Deputy Appointed in Newtonsville Community
Arthur Meinken of Newtonsville has been named deputy sheriff under Robert Roberts who begins duties January 7 when the sheriff elect takes office. May M. is a married Mason, Wayne township clerk, and will move to Batavia with his wife once a house is found. Sheriff Roberts and his family will occupy the jail residence.
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Arthur Meinken
Newtonsville
Robert Roberts
May. M
Wayne Township
Board of Education
Batavia
Sheriff Roberts
Ideal Weather Buoys Ohio Tobacco Farmers Into Holiday Times
Fall and winter in Clermont county Ohio brought ideal weather for curing tobacco corn and hay and for gathering and housing crops. Farmers report good prices and easy sales as tobacco proceeds satisfy tax payments. Local residents noted tax time relief and praised Ohio living while guests visited nearby towns and family members attended a funeral in Williamsburg.
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Ohio
Clermont County
Ohio Farm Bureau ranks fifth among 37 states
Ohio Farm Bureau reports show membership rising above 5 000 for the year and up from sixth to fifth among 37 states in the American Farm Bureau Federation. County gains included Shelby 41 and Logan 81 members, Fayette leading with more than 9? members. Annual institute sessions planned for 1930 at Ohio State University with prior locations listed.
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Farm Bureau of
Ohio
American Farm Bureau Federation
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
New York
California
Clermont County
Shelb
Logan County
American Institute of Co-operation
Ohio State University
Clermont County Farm Bureau
B. Palmer
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Palmer
Institute
Chicago
Ohgy
South
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Northwestern
Livestock Co-Operatives
Ohi
Ohio Livestock Co-operative Association
Fayette County
Co-Operative Association
Hardin, Greene and
Pickaway
Officers Elected for M. E. Sunday School
Last Wednesday the M. E. Sunday school elected officers led by Superintendent Joby Huntington. J. L. Anderson as 1st assistant and James W. Walker as 2nd assistant. secretaries Beatrice King and Mary Fishback. treasurer A. C. Nash. organists Norma Johns and Martha Nash. orchestra members A. Q. Nash Peter Gunderley Virgil Tes Robert Hancock Wim. Weimer Veteve Rice Dale Titon Robert Wiseman. home department superintendent Mrs A C Nash cradle roll superintendent Miss Melk Stark missionary secretary Miss Lillian Robinson. Birthday secretary Miss Mary Fishback.
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M. E
Joby Huntington
J. L. Anderson
James W. Walker
Beatrice King
Mary Fishback
A. C. Nash
Norma Johns
Martha Nash
A. Q. Nash
Peter Gunderley
Virgil Tes
Robert Hancock
Wim. Weimer
Veteve Rice
Dale Titon
Robert Wiseman
Home Department
Melk Stark
Lillian Robinson
Bethel Citizens Endorse Water System After Straw Vote
Bethel residents approve the current water system in a straw vote submitted to the city council last week. Many voters reportedly misunderstood the proposal and feared higher taxes.
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Bethel
Becket Buried in Williamsburg Funeral Arrangements Noted
William Becket a Norwood businessman and husband of Mrs Elizabeth Innis Beckett was buried in Williamsburg on Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the Norwood residence at 1:80.
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Mra. E
Rush
Daugter
Helen
William Becket
Norwood
Elizabeth Innis Becket
Williamsburg
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Batavia Village
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Goshens Sone
Amelia
Miami
Moscow
Neville
Raitt
EB. H. Pattison
Catoni
Fuhr
Slott
Kirk
Varrie Martin
Walnut Hists
Nora Huling
Gatc Speidel
London
Harry Frazier
Richmond, Indiana
Farm Bureau News
Ohio Wool Growers’ Co-operative Association
County Farm Bureau
Wadate
Arenas
Pah
Fuamabire
Hilo
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