Corn Boy's Trip to Washington Described by James Patchell
A December 4 1916 corn contest train carried 31 Ohio winners to Pittsburgh then to Washington D C with 900 attendees. The group toured the Capitol, White House area, and monuments, hearing speeches by notable figures including Senator Pomerene, Harding, Baker, and Secretary Houston during an eventful three day excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pittsburgh
R. J. Clark
E. S. Bayard
National Stockman
Washington
Harper’s Ferry
W. Va
John Brown
Brown
Washington, D. C
National
Metropolitan
Drescell
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
United States
Virginia
Massachusetts
Senate
Congress
John Trumbull
Supreme Court
Bob Evans
Pension Building
Patent Office
Booth
Edgar Allen Poe
Lincoln
Joe Cannon
White House
Memorial Continental Hall
Daughters of the American Revolution
Pomerene
Harding
Baker
Agricultural Hall
Houston
Washington Monument
Maryland
Bethel Board of Trade Distributes Townwide Prizes
Bethel business men formed the Bethel Board of Trade to boost the town. They advertised in local papers with premiums and coupons for guesses. On December 19 prizes were awarded including a silverware set a ton of coal a box of chocolates a kitchen cabinet and a barrel of flour.
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Bethel
J. H. Taylor
Dan Warwick
G. A. Larkin
Dolly Varden
Effie Larkin
Belle Ryan
Golden Wedding Celebrated in Bantam by the Channells
The Bantam holiday highlight was the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Channell. Despite cold weather, 28 guests attended the celebration. only one of the original 14 guests returned. Brother Robert Huggins was among the few survivors. Guests brought many gifts as the couple received many beautiful presents and well wishes for many returns of the day.
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Bantam
S. N. Channell
Robert Huggins
Pathe of Bethel Undergoes Major Surgery
A. T. Pathe of Bethel, connected with the Cincinnati Shoe Co., who had been ill for some time, underwent an operation last week by three Cincinnati surgeons. He is 60 years old and many friends wish for his speedy recovery.
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T. A. Pathe
Bethel
Cincinnati Shoe Co
Cincinnati
Mr. P
Sunday School surprise for R Coyle at Teal home
Members of E. C. Ely and T. C. Teal Sunday School classes surprised R. Coyle last Wednesday evening. They gathered at Mr. Teal's home and proceeded to the Coyle residence to present their mission, ending the evening merrily with best wishes for Mr. Coyle.
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E. C. Ely
T. C. Teal
R. 8. Coyle
Mr. Teal
Coyle
Mr. C
Tobacco crop draws attention of growers in market
The tobacco crop on the market attracts growers as Henderson Kentucky last week paid 20 cents, the best price yet. Producers wonder why they sold at the first offer for half today’s price and vow not to repeat the mistake.
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Henderson
Horns celebrate 25th wedding anniversary near Batavia
Mr and Mrs Henry Horn observed their twenty fifth anniversary last Sunday at their home south of Batavia. About forty friends and relatives attended and refreshments were served. The Courier extends best wishes for many more years of happiness.
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Henry Horn
Batavia
Courier
Auditor Davis Dead at 63 in New Richmond
John W. Davis former Clermont county auditor died at his sister Mary Robertson’s home in New Richmond after a period of ill health. Funeral set for Thursday at 10 30. He was a prominent local figure and brother to Judge Davis. At Columbus state bar exam last week three Clermont men passed among 116, Calvin Cramer John N Gatch and Loren Gatch.
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John W. Davis
Clermont County
Mary Robertson
New Richmond
Judge Davis
Columbus
Clermont
Calvin 8. Cramer
Stephan Cramer
John N
Loren G. Gatch
Miami Township
Creamery Call Encourages Local Milk Producers to Pivot
M. F. Ross urges Batavia farmers to feed cattle for cream efficiency, breed better dairy stock, and direct cream to the local creamery. He cites $28,148.30 paid for butter fat in 11 months, argues shipping elsewhere reduces county prosperity, and promotes using the Experiment Station and Testing Association for better returns.
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Batavia
M. F. Ross
Jitney Offer for Foley Co. Trial Package Ad
A clipped advertisement offers a Jitney deal promising a Foley Co trial package for coughs colds and croup. Readers must mail name and address to Foley & Co at 205 Sheffield Ave Chicago Illinois to receive the package. The notice mentions Foley's nasal product and tablets from Nash Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Fole Neils
Poley Gatharto
Nash Armacy
Holiday Wedding in Mt Holly Unites John Bissantz and Jessie Drake
John Bissantz and Miss Jessie Drake were married by Rev. George Bauer in the Mt. Holly home of the bride last Wednesday at 1 30 p.m. About 75 guests attended as the couple planned to reside on the Will Crane homestead farm. The ring ceremony was performed and the bride decorated the house with help from friends. The Bissantz brothers John and Carl will manage the two farms next season.
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Mt. Holly
John Bissantz
Jessie Drake
George Bauer
Will Crane
Bissantz Brothers
John
Carl
Coal Men on Ohio River Hit by Low Water and Ice
Coal operators face delays on the Ohio River due to low water and ice blocks. Last week barges stranded on Ironton bars sank while others collided, causing damage. Some coal was rescued as floating barges stabilized the channel temporarily, with river shipments valued at about $20,000 and prices in Cincinnati dipping as a result.
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Oio
Ironton
Ovnes
Cincinnati
Obituary of Wellington Dickinson Former Cincinnati Photographer
Wellington Dickinson, age over 84 and longtime Odd Fellow in Clermont county, was buried Monday after services at the Odd Fellow Temple conducted by Rev. J. J. Hawk. He had been a member of Mistletoe Lodge for over 52 years and operated a Bathiav photograph gallery years ago, leaving many friends. Burial took place at Green Mound cemetery.
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Wellington Dickinson
Cincinnati
New Richmond
Clermont County
Odd Fellow
J. J. Hawk
Methodist Church
Dickinson
Mistletoe Lodge
Green Mound Cemetery
New Richmond Independent
Batavia
Chapter Members Feast After Royal Arch Degree Conferral
Royal Arch Masons held a special session Friday night conferring the Royal Arch degree on Rev. T. J. Simpson of Bata via and Rev. A. Garvin of Williamsburg with Norman L. Burnet in charge. The evening featured a social hour and a generous feast for all attendees with visitors from nearby lodges observing the ceremony.
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Royal Arch Masons
Royal Arch
T. J. Simpson
Batavia
A. Garvin
Williamsburg
Norman L. Burnet
County Ledger Details Labor and Bridge Work Costs
The December 18 board meeting lists payments to workers and suppliers including Jos Becker 600, Willard Davis 800, John Dupie 25 30, Albert Ilhardt 100, Ditching and pike repair sums, and bridge repairs across multiple names. Pikes taken for construction extend two miles from Goshen toward Milford to Stonelick and one mile to the Brown county line.
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Jos, Becker
Bobbs Murmill Co
Common Pleas
Willard Davis
Clarence Davis
John Dupie
L. D. Guild
Albert Gound
Orion Hill
Sid Heddleston
Lucy Hauck
Board of Children
Lyte Hill
Albert Ilhardt
A. O. Jordan
Geo. Keen
Coal
Sssereeeserees
Hugh J. King
Insurance
Chas
B. O
Elmer Maham
Mefford Lumber Co
W. O. Malott
W.S. Purkhiser
Costa
Pringle
Tom Steart
Searls
Stakalta Pen Co
Eles
J. BE. Stevens
Eli H. Speidel
Albert Seyler
R. Teagarden
Thos. Taylor
Galen Taylor
Smith & Barnes
Edward Ansteatt
Bell Telephone Co
Jno. Bracker
Jas
Broadwell
Homer Burch
Batavia Realty Co
Constant, Tolen & Gregor
J. Williams
Gus Wolf
Eeperes Woodrow Bradley
T. P. White
Errseer
Wilteee
Ccc
Reese Seeeereens
Goshen
Milford
Stonelick
Brown County
West Union Masonic Lodge to mark 100th anniversary
The West Union Masonic Lodge celebrates its centennial on January 6 with a national turnout. Joel C. Clore, Cincinnati postmaster and Ohio Grand Master, will be principal speaker. A 250-seat dinner follows at the lodge room, then speeches and music. Open to Masons, their families, and Eastern Star members in the county.
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West Union Masonic Lodge
Joel C. Clore
Cincinnati
Masonic Lodges of
Ohio
Clare
West Union Masons
West Union
Eastern Star
County Corn Show At Batavia January 19 20
Clermont county residents invited to enter corn samples at Batavia armory by 10 am for judging. Premiums offered with speakers and music. Hon. A. P. Sandles and other notable speakers will attend. Entries must be grown in Clermont county and shown by grower or agent. Watch for program and premium list. Committee.
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Farmers Institute
Batavia
A. P. Sandles
Clermont County
Winter fuel trouble remedy for gasoline engines
The article advises heating the engine and fuel to aid starting in cold weather. Fill the radiator with hot water to warm the engine, heat the gasoline by placing a bottle in hot water with the cork removed, then add a few drops of ether to the priming cup or spark plug hole to improve ignition.
Woman's Club to Host Entertaining Evening
Mrs. A. B. Nichols will host the Woman's Club Saturday evening the 30th. The program includes Responses Verticisms Music A Farce VA Gentle Jury directed by Miss Griffith. The show promises a lively mix with humor and song and a welcome to husbands and sweethearts.
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A. B. Nichols
Woman’s Club
Miss Griffith
Batavian Man Dies in Des Moines Stroke Victim
Lester Maitland, eldest son of Mrs. Laura Lewis of Batavia, died in Des Moines Iowa on Sunday from a paralysis stroke. His remains were buried there Tuesday as the Red Men group he belonged to conducted his funeral arrangements.
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Lester Maitland
Laura Lewis
Des Moines
Iowa
Red Men
Mrs Ella Turner Receives California Sendoff Dinner
Mrs Ella Turner of Perintowa who left for California last Thursday returns home to a surprise party hosted by many friends. Mesdames Ella Turner Mayme Gernon Alice Friend Edythe Hickey Hattie Lineback Alice Sapp Mayme Kress Rose Edwards Ea Turner Kate Turner G W Tayloe F S Rothenhoefer A P Roudebush and Flora Edwards attend. Guests contribute to a lavish dinner as they wish her a safe trip to her chosen destination.
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Ella Turner
Perintowa
California
Mesdames
Mayme Gernon
Alice Friend
Edythe Hickey
Hattie Lineback
Alice Sapp
Mayme Kress
Rose Edwards
Ea Turner
Kate Turner
G. W. Tayloe
F. S. Rothenhoefer
A. P. Roudebush
Flora Edwards
Mrs. Turner
No Bidders For C C Traction Road Sale
The Cincinnati and Columbus traction line between Hillsboro and Norwood was offered for sale by Master Commissioner Richard C. Swing on Tuesday December 19 with no bids. The Rapid Transit Commission seeks to lease the loop to Cincinnati Traction Co. Stockholders are ready to take the road at appraisal once city entrance is settled. expect readvertisement.
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Cincinnati
Heavy Mails Tie Up Holidays at Uncle Sam
The holiday mails were the heaviest this year as parcel post work grew. Express firms were ignored when parcel post began and countless post cards for greetings, gifts, and savings swelled mail. Snow worsened congestion, yet delivery came on time and people were satisfied. Be liberal and do not kick as everyone tries to serve.
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Uncle Sam
Parcel Post Department
Ohio Good Roads Federation elects Humphrey president
Columbus officials announce D. S. Humphrey of Cleveland elected President of the Ohio Good Roads Federation on Monday. He succeeds Jesse Taylor of Jamestown who died recently. David Dunham of Lebanon and G. W. Lattimer of Columbus become Vice Presidents with Lattimer named First VP. O. J. Demuth of New Philadelphia is Treasurer. New Trustees elected include Demuth, L. J. Tabor of Barnesville, and T. J. Dahl of Cleveland.
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Columbus
Ohio
Humphrey
Cleveland
Ohio Good Roads Federation
Jesse Taylor
Jamestown
David Dunham
Lebanon
G. W. Lattimer
Lattimer
O. J. Demuth
New Philadelphia
Mr. Demuth
L. J. Tabor
Barnesville
State Grange
TJ. Dahl
Champion Girl Tobacco Grower From Kentucky Mentioned
Miss Lillian Jordan of near Fal mouth Kentucky proves herself an expert Burley tobacco raiser. Last year she planted a patch in her father's garden yielding 590 pounds for 102.36 dollars, about four dollars per day of work. Clermont county also notes Miss Rhodapearl Bahay as champion girl corn grower, showing girls taking a lead over boys.
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Lillian Jordan
Falmouth
Clermont County
Rhodapearl Bahay
Christmas School Exercises Across Denominations
The Methodist and Presbyterian Sunday schools held Christmas exercises Sunday evening with large audiences. U B German Sunday school followed Saturday evening, the Second M E school on Sunday, and Baptist and African M E on Christmas night. A treat was given to scholars after the programs. Christmas mass was held at Holy Trinity Church Monday morning.
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U. B
Holy Trinity Church
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James
Patchell
Bethel Board OF Trade
Davis
Coal Men's
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Royal Arch de
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Commissioners’ Proceedings
Woman's Club
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