Probate plum drops into law of Judge Griffith
A Columbus message reports O P Griffith to become probate judge of Clermont county filling the vacancy caused by W A Joseph taking the common pleas bench. Term runs to January 1 1915 for an unexpired two-year period. Several Democrats vied for the post with Eugene Patton and H A Woodmansee as leading candidates. deputy likely chosen with salary raised by county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
O. P. Griffith
Clermont County
W. A. Joseph
Common Pleas
Eugene Patton
Bethel
Has. Woodmansee
Felicity Bank
C. B. Nichols
Central Committee
Clermont county boards hold first annual meeting January fifteenth
All boards of education in Clermont county convene at Batavia Court House on January 15. The new school law requires annual gatherings of village and rural district board members to discuss matters related to school welfare. The program will follow later.
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Boards’ of Education
Clermont County
Court House
Batavia
Ater
Supper at Amélia Town Hall Free Charity Event
At Amélia town hall on Friday evening January 1 1915 starting at 7 o clock a supper is provided free by G W Hartwell and friends. Twenty five turkeys fish sweet potatoes celery apples and other good things will be served by the ladies of both churches with all proceeds shared equally between the two churches. No charge for the supper just what you give as you leave the hall. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amélia Town Hall
G. W. Hartwell
Ripley Bonds Unsubscribed As Rates Prove Too Low
The Ripley school bonds of 30 000 dollars offered for 40 years drew no bids last week due to low interest. Officials plan a readjustment with non taxable bonds and higher rates. Bonds are often bought by foreign investors and the individual holders are not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Births in Ohio Reach 89979 Last Year by Twins Triplets and Singles
Ohio recorded 89 979 births last year with 8 181 boys and 48 782 girls. The report shows 26 triplet sets and 1 969 twin pairs, most births in summer months, and varying birth order across homes. Foreign element correlates with higher birth rates. large families appear less common today.
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Ohio
Jany
Eptember
Ameran
County Visitors Report On Infirmary Conditions And Needs
The Board of County Visitors reports a well run infirmary with adequate food clothing and care. Supt Craver and staff strive to improve comfort. Services are held monthly by Batavia M E church Epworth League for 27 years. Noted are sanitary and roof repairs and jail condition with minor paper decay. Recommendations include new hallway floors and cemetery grounds care with grass and pathways.
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Craver
Epworth
Batavia M.E
Burdsall
Mary Homan
Old Time Dance Set for Armory on New Year’s Eve
A community New Year’s Eve event titled Old Time Dance will be held at the Armory. Local organizers invite residents to enjoy period dances, music, and socializing as the year ends.
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Armory
New Year's Eve Dance Plans Advance in Detail
The committee and arrangements for the New Year's Eve dance are ready. Music decorations and lunch are prepared. Many old-time dances will guide the younger set while modern dances fill the program. Invitations exceed 300, promising a pleasant evening.
Mrs Catherine McAdams Moorman Dead at 75 in Batavia Ohio
Mrs Catherine McAdams Moorman born September 17 18% in North Hampton County Pennsylvania died December 2% in Batavia Ohio at 2 pm aged 75 She was the daughter of Anna and Francis Mc Adams and widow of David Moorman She left five children Ida May William Chiles Harry Louis Anna and Stella A Christian lifelong, she lived near Jamestown Ohio, attended Friends and M E churches and was admired for her devotion to family and friends Funeral services were held at her daughter Mrs Stirling Moore’s home
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Catherine McAdams Moorman
Hampton County
Pennsylvania
Batavia
Ohio
Anna
Francis McAdams
Cincinnati
Jamestown
David Moorman
Ida May
William Chiles
Harry Louis
Stella
Mama
Mother
Washington D. H
M. E. Church
Esther G. Frame
Moureeame
Pio
Stirling Moore
Stirling
Municipal Christmas Tree a Large County Event
The municipal Christmas tree was a success with about 100 colored lights and well managed festivities. Christmas eve exercises drew a large multi church crowd, a bonfire warmed the participants, carols continued all week, and the tree stayed lit from 6:30 until late. It was the only tree in the county reported.
Marriages at Batavia Parsonage Highlight Christmas Time
A series of December wedding ceremonies took place at the M. E. parsonage in Batavia Ohio with couples from Bethel Williamsburg Union Plains Hillsboro Cedron and New Richmond. Celebrants included Deputy C N Young Judge Joseph and Mr. Young as witnesses. The Frazier and Remley unions were noted with attendants Gilbert Hancock and Mary Remley.
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M. E. Parsonage
Batavia
Robert C. Reinhardt
Hattie Demaris
Bethel
John C. Davis
Union Plains
Velma Foster
Williamsburg
C. N. Young
John A. Chaplain
Hillsboro
Agnes Pape
Amelia
Roy E. Wood
Susie P. Frazier
New Year Poem Reflects Hope for 1915 Passage
Georgia Lane Meguire presents a dawn meditation on the New Year. The verse bids farewell to 1914 and welcomes 1915, urging noble deeds, trust, and peace on earth as the year begins. It invokes memory, duty, and heavenly gifts along life’s path.
Civil Service Rule Exception For County Infirmaries
Ohio State Journal reports Attorney General Hogan says county infirmaries and children's homes superintendents may keep their jobs after term expiry since their terms are set by county commissioners not statute. This excludes janitors of public buildings under same rule, affecting hundreds of public employees statewide.
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Ohio State Journal
Hogan
State Civil Service Commission
County Infirmary
Children’s Homes
Pugh
Hamilton County Common Pleas Court
Cincinnati
Clermont County Public Works and Taxation Ledger
Ledger lists payments and expenditures across bridge repairs pike work and water services. Names include Lucy Hauck Frank McNair J. Bolendar J. Rouster B. Nacke and Wm Ernst with items such as supplies repairs rent and binding. Taxation rates and publishing costs noted alongside county expenses and soldiers relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Hauck
Board of Children
R.D Atchley
Bell Telephone
Frank McNair
Board of Public Affairs
Water
Jesse Bolendar
Clermont Courier
Clermont Sun
Commissioners
Will T. Cressler
Accetin Ce Geerne Rss Tyet
N. B
O. H. Troy
Webb Stationery Co
J. L. Viere
Costa Ohio
McKee
Missioners
H. M. Reynolds
Henry Corbin
Mary Gord
Gomien
Frank Groves
Hancock
Ray Houser
Fayee Elizabeth Hauck
David Irwin Et al
Gommecioi
W.H
B. Nacke
Champion Bridge Vo
H. Davis
J. Williams
J. Whitmer
Stone
Clermont County Holds Essay Contests For Youth
Farmers in Clermont county announce a corn show at Batavia Armory on Saturday January 28 1915 with prizes for youths. The top three boys under 18 win 5 3 and 2 dollars for best corn growing essays and similarly for girls under 18 on poultry raising. Details to follow next week.
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Clermont County
Armory
Batavia
Woman's Club meeting at Mrs. Allen Nichols home
The Woman's Club schedules a Saturday afternoon gathering at 2 30 at Mrs. Allen Nichols home. Program includes A New Year's Resolution Music Should altrustic themes contrary to literary focus Farce The New Woman and Election of Officers.
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Allen Nichols
Miller
Clermont County Medical Society Elects Officers at Milford
The Clermont County Medical Society met at Dr. R. C. Belt's Milford home and elected officers: President Dr. F. H. Leever, Vice President Dr. E. C. Ireton, Secretary Dr. F. A. Ireton, and Board of Censors Dr. T. A. Mitchell Dr. R. C. Belt and Dr. J. K. Ashburn. Dr. F. C. Curry presented an unusual case for discussion as resolutions advocating health legislation were adopted.
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Clermont County Medical Society
R. C. Belt
Milford
F. H. Leever
E. C. Ireton
F. A. Ireton
Board of Censors
T. A. Mitchell
J. K. Ashburn
F. C. Curry
Clermont County Sunday School Workers Conference
Sunday school superintendents teachers pastors and other interested persons are invited to a Clermont County Workers Conference at the Batavia M E church from Wednesday evening January 6 to Thursday January 7 1915 Dr J D Darling secretary of the Ohio State Sunday School Association will speak Wednesday evening and Thursday morning at 10 30 an engaging program is planned and all who can attend are welcome Nichols president Clermont County Sunday School Association CO B
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Clermont Co
Batavia M. E
J. D. Darling
Ohio State Sunday School Association
Nichols
Clermont County Sunday School Association
Advertising Pays in Batavia Stores
Batavia business houses advertise during the holiday season claiming excellent returns from printer's ink and broad public notice. Sellers report stock exhaustion as buyers, often strangers to the trade, seek goods. the ad urges listing prices and inventory to attract customers and increase sales.
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Batavia
Landowners Debate Rabbit Hunting Ban Enforcement
Farmers complain rabbits ruin young orchards and ask if it is lawful to protect property from animals. The writer argues landowners may control what is on their land and defend property against all animals, asserting no court would decide against such action.
Applicants Disappointed Over Liquor Board Delays
Cler mont county liquor license board applicants, under Jim Cox, grow discouraged as an injunction suit delays naming until after January 8 when the argument will be heard. Saloon keepers hope to start soon, but board appointments are pending action.
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Liquor License Board
Clermont County
Jim Cox
Hillsboro to get street lights after five year deal
Hillsboro will have lights again after darkness since September 12 as the council and the light company signed a five year contract last week. The agreement guarantees no year less than $3600, with excess meter readings payable by the city. The town is said to look like itself again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Council
Yellow rabbits spotted in Brown county hunt tale
A report notes yellow rabbits in Brown county with Hugh Evans claiming his dog chased and captured a yellow rabbit with pink eyes. Clermont lacks yellow rabbits but mentions gold mines near Afton and a theory the animal wandered from those mines into Brown county.
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Brown County
Hugh Evans
Clermont
Afton
Icy Weather Strains Telephone Lines Across Region
Last week’s freezing conditions pushed telephone crews to repair several lines as ice weight broke wires, causing widespread service disruptions and delayed calls. Strong outages affected multiple communities and prompted emergency fixes.
Look Out for Fives Counterfeit Bill Circulation
A report warns that a counterfeit five dollar bill is in circulation. The note is about a quarter inch longer than genuine and is designed to pass through small country town purchases without detection until deposited. Authorities urge vigilance for the longer five.
Batavia Contractor Wins Hillsboro School Addition Contract
A. H. Clark of Batavia secured the contract to add a four room wing to the Webster school at Hillsboro last week. His bid totaled 12 880 dollars. Clark is described as an extensive contractor who has handled large buildings in the past.
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A. H. Clark
Batavia
Hillsboro
Ripley Council Awards Stone Contract for Street Work
The Ripley village council contracted a local dealer to supply stone at 60 cents per perch for street work. The stone will be broken and laid by the unemployed, illustrating a rural relief effort.
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Ripley
Batavia
Mrs Catherine Moorman 75 Died After Long Illness
Mrs Catherine Moorman 75 died at her daughter's home Friday after a long illness. A former Washington D C resident she moved to Batavia about two years ago. She was a widow and the mother of several children, the last surviving member of her family. Funeral from the residence Sunday at 2 p m conducted by Rev Burdsall Burial at Jamestown Monday.
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Catherine Moorman
H. S. Moore
Washington D. C
Batavia
Moore
Burdsall
Jamestown
Union Cemetery Trustees Buy Dimmitt Field Add 7½ Acres
Union Cemetery trustees purchased the Dimmitt field adjoining the cemetery, seven and one half acres, adding it to the grounds. The land requires little grading and will be platted for sale. it is the only available nearby land. Existing cemetery lots are mostly sold except a few scattered along the avenue.
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Union Cemetery
Dimmitt
Powell Slade Dies at 90 in Liberty Indiana
Powell Slade of Liberty Indiana, born in Clermont county, died at home Tuesday December 22 at age 90. He married Hannah Huntington and lived 69 years with her. funeral held Saturday December 26. He was uncle to Recorder John Huntington and linked to the Slade family of the county.
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Powell Slade
Clermont County
Liberty
Indiana
Slade
G. W. Huntington
Amelia
Hannah Huntington
John Huntington
Clermontser Dies in Atwood Illinois
John Berger, a Goshen township merchant for 35 years and a respected leader in the community, died December 1 1914 at Atwood Illinois aged 68. Interment was December 4 in Goshen. Friends lament his passing.
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John Berger
Atwood, Ill
Goshen Township
Goshen
Correction on Death of Wm P Daughters of Amelia
The correction states Wm P Daughters died December 19 at 5 a m aged 59. A prominent citizen and M E church member he died from stomach hemorrhage after a few days illness. Funeral at his residence with Rev J F Laird and Rev W J Baker officiating burial at Lucy Run cemetery. He leaves a widow formerly Miss Fannie Bennett.
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W. P
Amelia
M. E. Church
J.F. Laird
W. J. Baker
Lucy Run
Fannie Bennett
Clermont Girl Wins $100 Tobacco Crop Despite Family Hardship
A 13 year old girl near Utopia Ohio raised a tobacco crop that sold for $100 at Augusta last week. Her father planted it, fell ill, then died, leaving the girl to tend the crop and claim the proceeds. The family is poor and the earnings arrive timely.
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Utopia
Augusta
Rosa Kline suffers hip fracture after icy slip downtown
Mrs. Rosa Kline fell on an icy sidewalk Friday morning and broke her hip, an injury more common in older people. She receives the sympathy of many friends as she recuperates.
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Rosa Kline
City Solicitor’s Office Abolished in Bata Via
The Bata Via city council voted to abolish the office of city solicitor. The measure takes effect January 1, 1916 due to financial constraints discussed at the last meeting.
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Batavia
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Board OF County Visitors
Hulick
Dutt
Gale At
Bedariae Way Quantiy, Ant
Georgia Lane Meguire
Commissioners’ Proceedings
THE
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Piidedinesharay
Batavian Lands Contract
Mrs. Moorman
Clermonter
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