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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1924

Page

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Tobacco Cut-Out Review From Lexington Meetings

A Burley Cut-out Headquarters note reviews Lexington anti-cut-out meetings held November 22 and the interstate gathering November 15. It cites continued surplus, argues for strict cut-out action, and quotes coverage by News Herald. Sales data through December 27, 1924 at Covington warehouse are listed.

Burley Lexington Burley Tobacco R. J. Reynolds Co News Herald Owenton Kentucky Ohio Missouri Indiana Tennessee Wm. Conant, Jr Tri-State Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Covington

Williamsburg Farmers Institute to Hear Lectures January 12 and 18

The Williamsburg Farmers Institute invites all to lectures on agricultural topics on January 12 and 18. A basket dinner will be served at the Presbyterian church basement. A poster contest for 4th to 8th graders offers first and second prizes in two sections.

Williamsburg M. D. Kratzer America Neiheizer P. Walker E. H. Davis Pry Margaret Ruffner Letha Frazier HB. H. Sperrow

Foster Altman Resigns to Become U S Marshal Deputy

Foster Altman deputy county recorder of Clermont county resigns after two terms to take effect December 31 1924. He will begin duties January 6 1925 as deputy United States marshal in Cincinnati Ohio under Stanley Bothwick. Altman, a Felicity resident, served Harriot E Mofford’s administration and is praised as a diligent public servant and trusted associate.

Batavia, O Foster Altman Clermont County United States Marshall Cincinnati Ohio Stanley Bothwick Altman Felicity Harriet E Moff Department of Justice Washington, D. C

KEEP YOUR OLD TAGS

The sale of 1925 auto tags has been ordered discontinued by Secretary of State Brown due to a dispute with the tag producing company over paint and workmanship. Authorities fear delays in manufacturing new tags and loss of road funds. citizens are advised to keep 1924 tags until 1925 tags become available.

State Brown Brown P. M. Rapp Batavia

Goshen Farmers Meet Program and Auto License News

Goshen Township Farmers Institute sets January 9 and 10, 1926 with sessions on education, fruit growing, farm economics, poultry, and family farming. Also notes that auto license tags are ready with 1500 pair available and old tags valid until tonight.

Goshen Township

Red Cross seeks bedding aid for urgent local case

The Red Cross notes a surge in urgent aid requests over ten days. Aged man with diabetes and gangrene placed in St Francis Hospital for lifelong care after hospitals filled. A father with six children lost wife to tuberculosis. community asked to donate used bedding and clothing to help the family, with direct contact via Red Cross for donations.

Cincinnati St. Francis Hospital Red Cross

Clermont Hens on Honor Roll Reach High Egg Averages

Two of Ohio’s 65 poultry flocks on the university honor roll come from Clermont county. Lawrence Brothers of Owensville keeps a White Leghorn flock averaging 170 eggs per hen, while J. E. Lytle of Batavia owners a Barred Rock flock at 167 eggs. The year’s top flock produced 231.8 eggs per bird.

Hio Clermont County Lawrence Brothers Owensville J. E. Lytle Batavia Mr. Brother Mr. Lytle

Would Modify Quarantine In Ohio Chicken Disease Debate

Columbus Ohio December 26 Dr F A Zimmer State Veterinarian received a request from Dr R B Blume to modify the Cincinnati chicken quarantine provided State inspectors examine all cooppa He said the matter would be taken up with CO V Troax Director of Agriculture Dr Zimmer sent telegrams to 14 states asking for information on the chicken disease Mr Zimmer is a former Williams burg boy.

Columbus Ohio F. A. Zimmer R. B. Blume Cincinnati CO. V. Troax Zimmer Williamsburg

Farmers fail to join 100 bushel club in 1924

Ohio farmers largely did not qualify for the 100 bushels of corn per acre club in 1924. The top mark was William Gilmore of Licking County with 96.24 bushels on a 10 acre plot. The season was unfavorable for the usual crop.

Ohio William Gilmore Licking County

County Home Superintendent Buys Water Street Property

Albert Ansteadt purchased Bert Reed’s Water street residence for occupancy by his son Zenas and wife after March 1. The property is described as desirable and well located.

Albert Ansteadt Bert Reed Water Street Zenas

Behymer Becomes Behymer in Nine Mile Wedding

On December 24 at 4 p m relatives gathered at Albert H Schaefer home Nine Mile to witness Helen Behymer wed Allan Behymer The Rev Hahn Cherry Grove officiated with Miss Marcella Wolf and Charles Schaefer as witnesses The bride wore light blue and Wolf pink satin A wedding supper followed and guests wished many happy years together

Albert H. Schaefer Nine Mile Helen Allan Behymer Claude Behymer Hahn Cherry Grove Marcella Wolf Charles Schaefer Miss Wolf

Freight wreck reroutes trains over N and W to Kenova

After the C. and O. freight wreck last week, twenty coal cars derailed. Several passenger trains were diverted eastward over the Norfolk and Western to Kenova while wreckage was cleared by crews from both ends along the line.

Kenova

Business changes as Fred Adams sells grocery to Mr Newman

Fred Adams, the groceryman, has sold his store good will and property to Mr Newman of Hamilton county. Newman assumes charge January 1. Adams will move to Oneida New York to live with his sister.

Fred Adams Newman Hamilton County Adame Oneida New York Slater

Contest Case in Court Today Over Local Election

A county court hears P. Moorehead versus Chas. Witmer over election results for the commissioners’ office with a recount sought. Judge White presiding as 30 more witnesses summoned. the commissioner takes office Monday. Special and grand juries drawn from the county wheel for probate and next week reports. numerous named residents listed as jurors and substitutes.

P. Moorehead Chas. Witmer Anna Marsh Stonelick Carrie Armstrong Felicity James Malloy Goshen Harold Barker Miami Alice Fishback Batavia Hassie Crane Bethel Catherine Arsteatt Moscow Marry Bunnell G. W. Watkins Wayne John Cann Amelia William Brown J. W. Snell Jackson Virgil Swope Tate Wm. Wise Martha Nash Chas. Atwood Tillie Brown Union

Liberty Granted After Sister Pays Off Mays Debt

Wayne Mays of Hamilton County was jailed on charges for cashing checks not his own and placed in John Rapp's custody. His liberty was secured Saturday when his sister paid the claim and costs. Mays had traveled here with a logging firm, stayed after they left, and ran into trouble. A Christmas night armory dance at the county armory drew a large crowd, promoted by Headquarters Company of Batavia.

Wayne Mays Hamilton County John Rapp Mays Armory Batavia

Christmas Exercises Draw Large Sunday School Crowds

The Christmas exercises by children at several churches were well attended with each child performing perfectly. A nice treat followed for all Sunday school scholars and organizers earned praise for their careful preparation of the events.

N R Thomson Civil War officer helped build Batavia rail line

N R Thomson dies in Milwaukee December 28 1924 at age 88 89. He served as a Civil War lieutenant and became a leading Winchester business figure. He helped secure right of way for the C E and N W Railway through Adams county and funded the Batavia depot to win support for the project. His rallying gift and the communal effort led to the railroad’s completion and burial planned on his Winchester family lot.

Milwaukee Wis Winchester Thomson R. R Adams County Batavia Court House Philip B. Swing E. Burdeau

County Bonds Sell At Premium By County Commissioners

The Newtonsville and Vera Cruz pike bonds totaling 8 000 dollars were offered for sale by the County Commissioners last Saturday. Weil Roth & Co. of Cincinnati purchased the bonds at a bid of 67 premium. Six bidders competed, with bids close to each other.

Newtonsville Vera Cruz Weil Roth & Co Cincinnati

Dog Tags Now Ready in Adams County

Walter West of Scott township was arraigned for refusing 1924 dog license certificates and tags for seven dogs. Sheriff J L Trest issued a warrant after repeated notices. Deputy W W White arrested West and jailed him in West Union. West pled guilty and paid $28 total. Additional arrests expected.

Walter West Scott Township Seaman Adams County Cooper West Union West J. L. Trest W. W. White Squire Cooper

Williamsburg to Get Reopened Shoe Plant Under Heyman Plan

Louis Heyman of Cincinnati has purchased the Marx Albrecht Shoe Company plant in Williamsburg Ohio from receivers. The remodeled factory will start after the new year with new machinery from St Louis and an initial output of 500 pairs daily. Hiring will aim to use the best trained workers in the shoe trade. Local workers from Williamsburg Batavia and nearby areas are invited to apply. Heyman expects to boost Williamsburg and the county with expanded facilities and equipment.

Williamsburg Ohio Marx-Albrecht Shoe Company Louis Heyman Cincinnati St. Louis Mr. Heyman

Innis and Carter Wedding in Batavia Ohio

Samuel W. Innis of Norwood and Ethel G. Carter of Loveland Ohio married on December 27 1924 at 11 am The ceremony was held at Rev E Burdsalls home in Batavia Family members attended including J O Innis and Mrs Burdsall The notice also contains an unrelated advertisement about parlor furnaces and heating offers from P M Rapp of Batavia Ohio

E. Burdgall Dora Allen Slatter Marathon Alberta H. Brewer Mt. Crab Ohio Roy Slatter Irene Thompson Clara Slatter Wm. H. Livengood Isabelle Quebe Batavia Roy Gaskins Cora Williams Livengood Little Joe C. H. Troy Daymon Simpson Locust Corner Samuel W. Innis Norwood Ethel G. Carter Clermont County Loveland E. Burdsall J. O. Innis Burdsall William Burdsall

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C.F. Tom Mary Cartwight Arthur Ruffner Cartwright A. F Inclu Bebo J. F C. W. Thompson Pres. F B. Bishop Sec’y Red Clermont Hens Behymer-Shaefer N. R. Thomson Rapp Innis—Carter Allen Bate
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