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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1920

Page

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State wide Republican meeting planned in Columbus on Washington's Birthday

A statewide Republican event in Columbus on February 28 features speeches by Warren G. Harding and Will Hays, dinners, receptions for editors and women delegates, and a big Memorial Hall program with candidates and the Columbus Glee Club. Delegates are urged to elect ten delegates and ten alternates for timely arrangements. All Ohio Republicans are invited and welcome.

Columbus Washington Warren G. Harding Will H. Hays State League of Republican Clubs National Republican Headquarters Memorial Hall Columbus Glee Club Statesman Row Neil House Harding McKinley Neil Ohio Glee Club

Robbery at Batavia Targets Two Local Businesses

Robbers raided Coyle Implement Company and Conrad Brown in West Batavia last Wednesday night. Brown’s restaurant lost about $20 in change through a rear window. the other business suffered only a few pennies missing. A clue may lead to the thieves.

Coyle Implement Company Conrad Brown West Batavia

Cincinnati man injured by unguarded abattoir machine

Ed Dixson of Cincinnati, employed at the Abbatoir, was seriously hurt last Friday afternoon when his coat sleeve was drawn into a large machine. His arm was badly cut and torn from the socket, but doctors dressed the wounds at the hospital and he is recovering. The arm is expected to be saved, and it is noted the machinery should have been guarded by screens.

Ed Dixson Cincinnati

Megrue Livery Barn Sold in Batavia to Willies

Willies purchased the Megrue livery barn in Batavia last Thursday for storage and stabling in connection with the adjacent garage. Mr. Megrue and his wife plan to return to Goshen. Henry Ray bought the E. Bush home on Thursday, and R. bought the Buerkle property on Main Street occupied by H. F. Buerkle and wife.

Megrue Batavia Willies

Batavia High Earns Twin Wins Over Owensville Boys and Girls

Batavia beat Owensville 41 16 in the boys game and 20 16 in girls action at the armory last Wednesday. Friday at Williamsburg Batavia won the girls 28 16 while the boys fell 2 6.

Owensville High School Batavia High School Armory Batavia Williamsburg

Reverend Turner of Batavia Dies After Brief Illness

Rev Turner of the Second M E Church Batavia died at home Thursday after a brief illness from Brights disease and pneumonia. Funeral services were held Saturday morning and the remains were taken to Dayton for burial. He was popular with his congregation. A widow and one other survivor remain. Alex Hicks of Madisonville spent Sunday with Louis Hicks who is quite poorly.

Turner M. E Batavia Bright Dayton Alex Hicks Madisonville Louis Hicks

Fire destroys Perkins homestead near Andrew Hauck

The Perkins home built in 1858 was destroyed by a mid morning fire sparked along the kitchen flue. Andrew Hauck, injured by a kicked horse while trying to save belongings, faced medical care after being helped to Clark Brothers’ residence. Laura Hauck’s $50 liberty bond was lost. $1000 insurance covered the building. Citizens offered aid.

Perkins Andrew Hauck Charles Hauck W. W. Perkins Laura Hauck

600 Club Engagement Announcement at Mrs Gernon’s

Mrs W J Gernon of Baldwin hosted her 500 Club last Wednesday with a noon dinner. A highlight was the engagement news of her son William to Miss Knoble of Norwood. Guests included Mrs J Friend Batavia and others from Owensville Milford Perintown and Norwood.

W. J. Gernon Baldwin

Memorial Service for Batavia War Dead Planned

The Frank W. Weaver Post No 287 American Legion will conduct a memorial service at Batavia Town Hall on Sunday February 22 at 2 p m in memory of Batavia township soldiers who died in World War. A flag and the Stars and Stripes will be dedicated, and a certificate of honor prepared with the French Government for families of Mont County dead. The Batavia orchestra will provide music and a program will be announced next week. Special invitations go to families of the deceased, county Legion posts, and honored veterans.

Frank W. Weaver American Legion Batavia Batavia Township Joseph F. Weaver Argonne Clermont County Post

Grange Meeting Set by Amelia Grange on February 14

Amelia Grange will hold a meeting Saturday February 14 at 2 p.m. The lecturer prepared a splendid program and expects a full attendance. State Master L. J. Taber urges all patrons to attend at least one Grange gathering in February and visit a local Grange if traveling.

Amelia Grange L. J. Taber Ans

Dance At Armory Draws 28 Couples For Evening

Last Friday at the armory a dance was held attended by 28 couples. Luncheon was served during the evening and Tiernan's orchestra provided the music for the event.

Armory Tiernan

Additional Court Actions Involving Estates And Sales

The court records inventories and appraisements for Benjamin F. Tufte and Joseph Brickler estates, Mary J. McNair final accounts, and a sale of Horace Owens real estate at private sale for 515 cash. Executors seek probate for James Plummer and private sale of Christ Ernst stocks. Administrators distribute notes and suspend certain final accounts.

Benjamin F. Tufte Joseph Brickler Mary J. McNair Christ Ernst W. D. Barr Arthur Wolf

Land transfers listed in Pierce and surrounding townships

Property deeds show numerous transfers including 1 acre in Pierce Tp to Mamie Herrman and 50 acres to Lillie Rich, 15 acres to Jacob Fishback, and 87 acres to John Fahrnbach Jr. Several unions and quit claim actions appear in Batavia Loveland and Stonelick with amounts of $1 and one high value 900 dollars for a lot in Batavia.

Lowell C. Bennett Mamie Herrman Pierce Board of Education of Stonelick Township Henry Schultz Stonelick Hattie Louden Jacob Fishback Union Tp Jacob W. Fishback Samuel H Lillian K. Disney Marshal T. Rich Lillie M. Rich Joseph Falch John L. Boyer Miami Edwin E. Jones Union Charles M Margaret Curtis John Demaris Batavia Thomas South George W Clara B. Hill Richard Fisher Wm. R. Wilson Myrtle E. Reinhardt Wm. F. Reinhard Loveland

Republican Rally planned for Columbus on Washington's Birthday

Ohio Republicans shift from delegate convention to a statewide rally in Columbus on February 28 to unite party clubs and boost the Lincoln McKinley Roosevelt league and the Ohio Republican Editorial Association. The event will feature state candidates and a push for party service and organization. Congressman McCulloch is praised for cutting waste and enforcing law, with a strong America First stance highlighted.

Ohio Columbus Washington Republican State Organization Republican Women

Normal Notes Mark Second Semester Changes at School

The Normal class began the second semester on February 2 with a complete change in study. Courses include special methods in teaching arithmetic geography and history. Various local visits and activities accompany the week with a Lincoln birthday program planned by the Normal class and Batavia Masonic lodge open house on Saturday.

Alice Jackson Nicholsville Sam Kathleen Zett Ann Sullivan Columbus Martha Payne Milford Jewell Landrum Cincinnati Stella Ansteatt Wagner Lincoln

County Commissioners Approve February 2 Special Session Bills

Clermont County commissioners convened in a special February 2 session and approved numerous claims. Items include supplies for Clermont Sun and Webb Biddle Co., lumber, pike and bridge repairs, burial costs, and various services. The Odd Fellows lodge announces initiatory work with high attendance requested.

H. Anderson Burns & Uhl Barrett Bros Nettie Brewer Clermont Sun L. Cast Mary Combs Nate Eal Clermont Courier Miles Deal John Davia N.B. Dennison Dayton B. B. Co W. L. Daugherty Dr. O. O. Davidson Harry Dustin Chas, Fitzwater W. L. Frazier Alfred Griffith Hugh Gregg W. O. Gregg Wm. Hall Lucy Hauck R. W. Hickey Irwin Cere Neers B. L. Jordan LaClede Kennedy Milford Home Co J. B. Martin Pike Wm. Meek Pike and George Mathis Mattox L. M. Prine Hassle Reed Shane John Swing B. F. Swing Wright Sprague Sam Shafer B. H. Thirey A. D. Trisler P. White & Son J. B. War Webb Biddle Co J.B. Winepear H. O. Laub Tne Odd Fellows Lodge

Kearns Endorsed by Adams County Republican Committee

Adams County Republican Executive Committee endorses Hon. Charles C. Kearns for Congress in the Sixth District, urging renomination without opposition. Resolution cites his service and the need for leadership on postwar reconstruction and League of Nations. Also mentions expected endorsements from Pike and Highland counties. A Batavia M. E. gathering featured music and socializing.

Brown Adams County Republican Central Committees Hon. C. C. Kearns Pike Highland Charles C. Kearns Sixth Ohio Reconstruction League of Nations Kearns C. E Frame L. K. Carroll

Sunshine Club Meeting Focused on History and Hospitality

The Sunshine Club No 67 met at Mrs Anna Walker's home on February 5 1920 with all but one member present due to illness. New president Mrs Gertrude Runyan opened the session and Mrs Curry led a program including songs readings and discussions on Washington and Lincoln. A salad making demonstration followed by current events and a penny march concluded with a luncheon. The next meeting will be at Mrs Gertrude Bunyan's home on March 4 1920.

Sunshine Club Anna Walker Gertrude Runyan Curry Washington Lincoln Walker Daugherty Gertrude Bunyan

Fruit Exhibit Revamps At Ohio State Hort Society Meeting

Prof Beach of Ohio State Hort Society and J M Heil of Clermont County Board revised the fruit list with many changes. Large tray exhibits and premiums to be awarded by score cards. Judging will occur to interest fruit growers and prompt large preparations. Judd Bros auction sale at residence 11 miles north of Amelia on Centerville to Ohio Pike road Friday Feb 20 at 10 am. Horses cows bogs farm implements hay corn and household goods offered. Usual terms. Karl Erion auctioneer.

Prof. Beach Ohio State Horticulture Society J. M. Heil Clermont County Board Judd Bros Amelia Centerville Ohio Pike Karl Erion

Clermont County Fruit Growers to Hold Horticultural Meet

In Amelia Ohio on February 19 Clermont County Fruit Growers gather for a full day on current horticultural problems with notes from the State Horticultural Society. The program includes talks on apple varieties orchard management peach diseases and fruit grower association prospects. A lunch at nominal price follows.

Clermont County Amelia Ohio C. T. Brown Clermont H. J. Arnold R- B. Cruickshank Carl Kiester

Monterey Home Fire Put Out By Bucket Brigade

The home of Joseph Brown in Monterey caught fire Friday morning but citizens formed a bucket brigade and quenched the flames before substantial damage occurred.

Joseph Brown Monterey

Real estate boom eyed in Batavia as sales surge

The countywide sale bill market flows to Batavia with over fifty property transfers this year. Farmers sell farms at good prices to Kentuckians. locals exchange and seek new up to date homes. A real estate firm is urged to organize to meet demand.

Batavia

MR T J Morgan longtime Clermont county resident dies at 71

T J Morgan a Clermont county native dies at his son Wallace home on January 26 at age 71 Born October 9 1848 in Batavia he married Savannah Hodges on January 28 1878 Their five children survive The record traces his moves from Batavia to Ti and later to Gut and Datillo with family ties to Rollo Anderson and other relatives

T. J. Morgan Clermont Pons Ohio Wallace Mr Morgan Batavia Clermont County Savannah Hodges Gut

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600 Grange Meeting Recorder's Office Republican Rally McCulloch Canton Chas. O. Kearns America Burlew Olive Branch Batavia M. E County Fruit Growers B. Stowe Ohio Township School Hall Mt. Pisgah Ohio- Wayne Township Mason’s Hall Edenton Miami Township Mulberry Courthouse Owensville Monroe Township Grange Hall Laurel Tate Township Bethel Dakan Washington Township Moscow Clermont County Farm Bureau Goshen Farm Bureau Organization Goshen Township Hunnicutt Wilmington Datillo Nally Rollo Anderson Grimith
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