Clarke Gregg remembered as generous civic leader in Batavia
Clarke Gregg born October 27 1859 in Batavia died December 25 1921. He led Clermont Courier for fifteen years and served in public life with benevolence, generosity, and a firm gentle character. He valued family devotion and community service, leaving a stainless name to wife Clara and son George W Gregg.
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R. W. C. Gregg
Batavia
George W
Missouri Clarke Gregg
Reader W. Clarke
Congress
Clarke Gregg
Wayland
E. T. Behymer
Clermont
Clara Woodlief
John R. Woodlief
George W. Gregg
Clarke
Clara Gregg
Mansfield Reformatory
Spoils System Bill Aims to Abolish Exams for Postmasters
Washington December 22 A bill by Representative Langley Republican Kentucky would abolish competitive examinations for postmasters and let the President nominate anyone. It would nullify Roosevelt Taft Wilson and Harding era orders on postmaster appointments and grant broad selection power to the President. The Times Star says the measure should pass without dissent and reflects partisan reward for supporters.
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Washington
Repesentative
Langley
Republican
Kentucky
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Harding
Times Star
Envied Sheriff Guards Moonshine Trail During Holidays
Sheriff John B. Rapp, holding several gallons of moonshine whisky seized in raids, faced boyish taunts and requests for aid during the holidays. Despite appeals, he remained an eyewitness as the liquor was secured and the white male remained in jail awaiting court orders.
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John B. Rapp
John
Suspicious Banker Imposter Captured Near Eaton
A shrewd young man traveled from Cincinnati posing as a bank examiner visiting several towns. He was arrested at Eaton after officers found a large revolver and a map of banks including Milford and Loveland. He is thought to be an advance man for bank robbers.
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Cincinnati
Hiderado
Eaton
Hint
Milford
Loveland
Ohio dealers given 30 days to close denatured alcohol sales
Garages, accessories stores and service stations have about 30 days to dispose of denatured alcohol stocks to comply with Attorney General Price’s ruling that only licensed druggists may sell such alcohol. The Ohio State Automobile Association issued a grace period notice while the State Board of Pharmacy prepares enforcement rules.
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John G. Price
Ohio State Automobile Association
General Assembly
State Board of Pharmacy
Charles C. Jones
M. N. Ford
Jones
Successful Evangelist Sparks Revival in Ohio Counties
Dr. Clarence Mitchell of Cincinnati led revival meetings in Felicity Clermont County Lorado and Monterey amid poor roads and state highway plans. Large crowds converted many and organized continuous preaching. Mitchell previously served in Lima Ada and Fairmount and revived churches in Athens Belmont counties. Monterey requested a third meeting.
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Clarence Mitchell
Cincinnati
Felicity
Lorado
Clermont County
Monterey
Mitchell
Athens
Belmont Counties
Lima
Ada, O
Fairmount
West Va
Death of Batavia Resident R W C Gregg at 62
R W C Gregg a lifelong Batavia resident died at his son George's home Sunday morning at 1 30 o clock after months of failing health He leaves a widow and one son aged 62 Funeral from the residence at 2 p m Tuesday conducted by Revs Smith and Burdsall A sketch of his life appears in another column
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R. W. C. Gregg
Batavia
George
Batavia Teams Split Games at Loveland in Rain
Batavia boys won and Batavia girls lost 48 to 4 at Loveland Friday night as a large crowd watched despite heavy rain. Bennett Behymer and wife of Locust Corner visited Howard Ayer and family Sunday.
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Batavia High School
Loveland
Batavia
Bennett Behymer
Locust Corner
Howard Ayer
Improved Whitewash Recipe Revealed by Ohio State Farm Notes
The College of Agriculture at Ohio State University reports a whitewash method said to yield a very white, durable outdoor coating. The process uses fresh lime slake, warm water, strained liquid, seven pounds of salt, eight pounds ground rice boiled into a paste, one pound white glue dissolved, then five gallons of hot water. The mix stands covered for a few days before use.
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College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
A Day Short for Hunters as Open Season Ends
Rabbit hunters lose one hunting day this season because New Year falls on Sunday. The Attorney General ruled January 2 would violate the law, making December 31 the last day. Thousands miss sport and state loses license revenue as Clermont county game nears exhaustion. quail and pheasant remain plentiful but under hunted.
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Fish and Game Bureau
A. ©. Baxter
Price
Clermont County
New Robbery Law Sets Penitentiary Term Scale
A recently effective law changes robbery penalties from a one to sixteen year term to ten to twenty five years. It allows courts to set a minimum if the pardon board refrains from obstruction, ensuring robbers receive due punishment.
Near Drowning At Brown Soft Drink Place West Batavia
Conrad Brown, owner of the Brown soft drink place in West Batavia, narrowly escaped drowning Friday night as rising water surrounded his shop. Onlookers say the current was strong and he was swept off his feet before W. W. Dowdney, on watch, pulled him to safety. The darkness hindered navigation of the flooded area. Mr. Brown sleeps in his place of business.
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Conrad Brown
Brown Soft Drink
Batavia
W. W. Dowdney
Mr. B
Oldest Odd Fellow Rev John Hunt to celebrate 99th Christmas
Springfield reports Rev John Hunt age 99, oldest Ohio Odd Fellows State Home resident and oldest living Odd Fellow and college graduate. Born October 17, 1822 in Lowell Massachusetts, he came from Plain City to the home, walks with a crutch, remains healthy and hopeful for many more Christmases. The note mentions family ties and a marriage in Batavia, with local holiday wishes and service offerings from A H Price Batavia.
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Springfield
John Hunt
Ohio Odd Fellows’ State
Lowell
Mass
Phoebe Hunt
Solomon Hunt
Mr. Hunt
Plain City
Ohio
Homer Hunt
Olive Branch
Pleads Guilty in Liquor Transport Case Near Forestville
Frank Remennosky of near Forestville pleaded guilty to transporting and possessing liquor in two cases. Mayor Ross fined him $1,000 and costs per case, ordered jailed until funds were raised, then released after paying $600 plus costs. One half of the payment supported the village, the other the State.
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Frank Remennosky
Forestville
Ross
New Deputy Recorder Appointed in Felicity
Foster Aultman of Felicity was appointed deputy recorder to Mrs. Mofford and takes up duties January 2. He is praised as reliable and courteous, currently serving as town clerk. W. J. Snider resigned to join the county surveyor’s office.
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Foster Aultman
Felicity
Heavy Rain Floods East Fork Valley Causing Local Damage
Over the last three days a heavy rainfall pushed the East Fork to flood stage entering the West Batavia machine shop and foundry and damaging the Price Ford plant basement and the Conrad Brown restaurant. Workmen stayed on site through Friday night.
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Tde
East Fork
West Batavia
Mr. Price
Ford
Conrad Brown
Legion to distribute bonus applications in Ohio counties
After adoption of the Adjusted Compensation Amendment the American Legion of Ohio offered state wide services to distribute the bonus. Plans designate one Legion member per county to handle bonus applications. Clermont county appointee awaited and to be announced. Watch for him.
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American Legion of
Ohio
Legion
Clermont County
Batavia Woman's Club New Year Event Scheduled
The Batavia Woman's Club holds a meeting on Saturday December 31 at 2 30 pm with host Mrs H B Glancy. Members respond with The New Year play and New Year's Features as part of the program.
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Batavia Woman’s Club
H B. Glancy
Milford High School Alumni Reunite in Warm Attendance
Nearly 1765 alumni and former students gathered at the Milford school house last Friday night for a successful reunion despite poor weather. Classes from the late eighties to last year attended, with stunts and talks led by toastmaster Harold Predmore and speakers O. H. Schopmeyer, W. R. Bass, and Alvin H. Hodges. Hodges announced a drive to fund a bronze tablet in memory of longtime teacher Sallie B Scott, with a committee to finalize plans this week. New officers formed for the permanent alumni group: President D. W. Murphy, Vice President H. D. Gatch, Secretary and Treasurer Edwin Keeler.
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Milford High School
Milford
Harold Predmore
O. H. Schopmeyer
W. R. Bass
Alvin H. Hodges
Hodges
Sallie B Scott
D. W. Murphy
H. D. Gatch
Edwin Keeler
Christmas church exercises draw large crowds despite illness
The Christmas programs at area churches attracted big audiences Saturday night with a treating of Sunday school scholars on Sunday. Sickness reduced attendance among children, but entertainment by the youngsters still drew crowds.
Farm Bureau Promotes Farm Account Schools In County
Farmers in Goshen Feherty and Owensville will attend Farm Account schools taught by C R Arnold of Ohio State University January 26 27 and 28. The Ohio Bankers Association provides farm account books at 16 cents. Owensville will host a record summarizing session for those who kept books, with Arnold assisting. A new fertilizer purchasing method aims to cut costs by pooling orders through a state organization and paying cash at delivery. Clyde BF Tom County Agent.
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Goshen
Feherty
Owensville
C. R. Arnold
Ohio State University
Ohio Bankers Association
County Farm Bureau
Amelia
Arnold
Farm Bureau
Clyde BF
Tom
State Highway Opens Though Tar Binding Pending
The new State highway from Highland county to Fayetteville is finished except for tar binding which cannot be applied until next spring. Only 12 miles remain between Fayetteville and Cincinnati with Owensville to Stonelick section by W. Hogan of Milford praised as best in the county and up to specifications.
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Highland County
Fayetteville
Cincinnati
Owensville
Stonelick
W. Hogan
Milford
Ford repairs by regular Ford mechanics in Batavia
Advertisement from A. B. Price promoting Ford car repair services in Batavia. Claims reasonable charges and regular Ford mechanics handle repairs.
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Ford
A. B
Batavia
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