Letters From Soldiers Describe Life Overseas and Travel
The letters from Lowell A. Daugherty in Allrey France reveal a sea voyage to Nice and Monte Carlo, rapid tours of Lyon Marseilles Toulon and Paris, hotel stays, and currency notes. Laurence Parker writes from Forcey France about Christmas far from home, Army life, winter weather, and longing for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Chas. Daugherty
Bethel
Nice
France
Max Bell
Monte Carlo
Prince of
Morocco
Max
Lyon
Marseiles
Toulon
Paris
Bordeaux
Hotel Emperor
Bank of France
Marseilles
Chamber of Commerce of
Julius Caesar
Rome
Spain
Eze
Italy
Daisy
Edith
Lowell A. Daugherty
Base Hospital
No. 2
Allrey
G. P. Medary
Clover
Forcey
Verdun
Homie Goon
Ralph
States
Nick
Laurence Parker
101St Infantry
Deerfield Club Honors Atchleys With Alumina Kettle
Deerfield Club members and families gathered Feb 7 at O B Reynolds home to honor Mr. and Mrs. Atchley before their move. A music and reading program entertained guests then a gift of an alumina preserving kettle was presented. Refreshments followed as attendees expressed enjoyment and hoped to meet again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deerfield Club
O B. Reynolds
Atchley
Slade
Miss Walker
Mr. Walker
Messrs. Dudley
Charley Williams
Henry Reynolds
Patterson
Jas. Glancy
Joe Pattison
Athel Mitchell
Biberta Slade
Marie Glancy
Vien Patterson
Irwin
John McAffee
Clarence Reynolds
Randolph Reynolds
Roosevelt Memorial Services Presided by Batavian General
Brigadier General Juline A. Penn of Batavia presided at the Roosevelt memorial services at the Liberty Theater Sunday afternoon. The event did not conflict with Louisville services. Principal speaker at the camp service was Chase Osborn former Governor of Michigan and lifelong Roosevelt friend. Large audience and fitting music were noted.
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Juline A. Penn
Batavia
Roosevelt
Liberty Theater
Louisville
Chase 3. Osborn
Michigan
Owensville Lecture Night Promises Entertaining Talk
The Owensville lecture course resumes Friday night with D Lee Fitzpatrick a former Clermont educator offering entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville
D. Lee Fitzpatrick
Clermont
Red Croes
Stand on Memorial Tablet Debate in Batavia Township
The Batavia township committee proposes a granite stone with a bronze tablet for soldier names at the courthouse corner costing 1000 to 1200 dollars. Letters to subscribers urge opinion while a cheaper glass-front double-door enclosure at Market Street is proposed as a better use of funds.
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Batavia Township
Court House
Batavia War Chest
Market Street
Batavia Lodge Notes Seeks New Members and Initiations
The Odd Fellow's lodge of Batavia draws new life with several young men joining and a large turnout last Friday for the Initiatory degree. Next Friday will see the Initiatory and First degrees, with all members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellow's Lodge
Batavia
Public Sales Chronicle Listings
A sequence of farm sales announced for February with bidders Charles A. Peck John Huber and others selling horses cows wagons farm utensils hay corn and household goods. Multiple auctions detail locations such as Owensville Brazer Nichol ville Batavia and Olive Branch with usual terms and bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Peck
Chile
John Huber
Owensville
C. W. Cross
Brazer
Certerville
Batavia Pike
Bill
C. W. von Gundy
L. W. Applegate
Richard Chamberlain
Hart E. Erion
Olive Branch
Batavia Sister Elizabeth Mise Dies After Brief Illness
Elizabeth Mise, eldest daughter of Rev. Martin formerly of Batavia now of Pleasant Ridge, died at her home last Friday after a short illness. Funeral held Monday at home, body then taken to Kansas for burial. many Batavians attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Elizabeth
Martin
Pleasant Ridge
Kansas
Tax deadline set by revenue bureau for 1918 returns
Notice to taxpayers that no extension beyond March 16 for filing 1918 income and excess profits tax returns or payments is approved by Commissioner Daniel C. Roper after conferees adopt the revenue bill. Advises early payment by March 15 and notes advisory deputies to assist filers. forms distributed Feb 16 to Mar 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel C. Roper
Internal Revenue
Gilligan
Senate
House
Raper
Internal Revenue Bureau
House of Representatives
Whitmer Buys Third Farm in Stone Lick Township
Chas J Whitmer a 36 year old Cler mont farmer purchased his third Stone Lick farm last week after earlier work with Leonard Anstaett near Batavia and renting the Rapp farm. He and wife Miss Huber built stock and tools, now focusing on hogs and tobacco with general farming. He is praised for liberal views, honesty, and respected business dealings.
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Chas. J. Whitmer
Clermont
Stonelick Township
Mr. W
Leonard Anstaett
Batavia
Huber
Rapp
Stonelick
Progress at Batavia Light and Water Plant Improves Service
The Batavia Light and Water plant operates at a profit for the town with net receipts around 200 dollars last month. George Henderson, new superintendent, works to upgrade transformers and add Main street switches to section the town for repairs without cutting current. Wires are being cleared of limbs, Main street trees trimmed, and new poles installed as work continues. Once new water tanks arrive and repairs finish, patron complaints should lessen. engineer Mr Whitney is delivering solid effort with limited resources.
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Batavia
George Henderson
Main Street
Whitney
Clermont County Farm Bureau to unite with state federation
Agricultural notes from Clermont County report the county bureau planning to unite with the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. The Williamsburg branch schedules a February meeting with O Lantis and Rev R B Wilson as speakers, plus a musical program. Lena Bumpus, state Home Demonstration leader, met county home economics committee to outline plans for the year. Farm group meetings are listed for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STOWE
Clermont Coui Iy
Atameine Treagey
Clermont
County Farm Bureau Executive Committee
State Farm Bureau Federatisteantend
Cones
Bereau Ma Ip
Ate
Clermont County
Akome
Wiliamsburg
Clermont County Farm Bureau
LL. O. Lantis
Come
R. B. Wilson
Batavia
Lena Bumpus
Ohio
Home Economics Committee
Farm Bureau
G. T. Brown
S. P. Reed
Ollie Burk
Clyde Burns
Illegal Grand Juries Prompt Ohio Law Change Claim
Representative William Hughes of Lorain argues Ohio has not had a legal grand jury since 1918 due to the new constitution. He notes no law fixes jury size and says Supreme Court cases have avoided a direct ruling. Hughes introduces a bill to restore a 15 person grand jury as under the pre constitutional law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
William Hughes
Lorain
Hughes
Ohio Supreme Court
Distillery Valuation Cut Sought by Freiburg & Workum Co
Freiburg and Workum Co. asks for tax value reduction on Lynchburg Highland County distillery property. Current value 360,300. requested reduction to 263,480 denied by the tax commission. Case to be taken to court. claim asserts buildings and machinery are wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freiburg & Workum Co
Lynchburg
Highland County
Tax Commission
Charles Meyer wed Leona Hatfield at Presbyterian Manse
Charles Meyer of Clover and Leona Hatfield of Bantam were married at the Presbyterian Manse on Wednesday February 5 by Rev. Tilford. The notices also mention Eewin Ryan and Mic Ethel Kennedy's February ceremony at the same manse and note Rev and Mrs Wm H Tilford hosting guests last week.
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Charles Meyer
Clover
Leona Hatfield
Bantam
Tilford
Eewin Ryan
Mic Ethel Kennedy
Bethel
Free city mail delivery debated for Batavia town
Towns with $5 000 monthly receipts could receive free delivery. Batavia would need two carriers at $1 000 each, with petitioning possible though unlikely to be desired. If adopted, mail would be left by carrier or general delivery, with numbered houses and street corners posted, two daily deliveries, and lock boxes optional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Owensville and Batavia Teams Play Double Basketball Night
Owensville earned a 26 to 6 victory over Batavia in the first game, while Batavia won the second 16 to 11. The armory crowd enjoyed the two matches as both young and old fans cheered the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville
Batavia High School
Armory
Batavia
Hillsboro May Lose Motor Mail Route Between Cincinnati and Columbus
Hillsboro and nearby communities risk losing the motor track mail service that runs from Cincinnati to Columbus via Hillsboro. The route underperformed as patrons failed to use it, roads are poor, and rural residents do not grasp the service value, prompting possible removal from the line.
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Hillsboro
Way Points
Cincinnati
Columbus
Locust Invasion Expected In 1919 Across States
The Department of Agriculture warns 1919 could be hard for locusts though limited damage is foreseen. Periodical cicadas will emerge in large numbers across many states including Ohio near 1902 brood grounds. Orchardists are advised to delay new plantings until next year to protect young fruit trees.
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Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Dog Money Rush Quiet as County Pound Clears Hounds
Sheriff Swing and deputies round up a handful of dogs for the county pound while most owners pay fines to avoid enforcement. By month’s end officials expect most dog money paid and pets redeemed, ending fear of the dog annex as dogs await their masters.
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Sheriff Swing
Dog Heaven
Fido
Dog Annex
Undertaker William Moteinger Bride Lida Bunyan Married
Milford livery and undertaking man William E. Moteinger married Norwood resident Lida Bunyan last week. The groom operates a Milford livery and undertaking business.
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William E. Moteinger
Milford
Lida Bunyan
Norwood
Oldest Lady in Clermont County Celebrates 110th Birthday
Clermont county boasts of owning the oldest lady in the state as Mrs. A. Wainright of Mullberry marks her 110th birthday. She is a widow and mother of Mrs. Robert Langdale, enjoying fairly good health.
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Clermont County
A. Wainright
Mullberry
Robert Langdale
Public Sale by George L. Dimmitt Near Newtonsville
George L. Dimmitt will offer a public sale at his home located 10 miles northeast of Newtonsville and 4 miles east of Woodland Park on Thursday February 20 1919. See bills. Gol Stewart Hopping suct 15ta.
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H. M. Reynolds
Batavia
Batavia and
Williamsburg Pike
George L. Dimmitt
Newtonsville
Woodland Park
Stewart Hopping
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Etters
Batavian
Lowell Rondebush
Nicholeville
B.C. Manning
Ferree
Monterey
Stewart
W. C. Ferree
Afton
Wm. H. Tilford
Mre
Wm. Whitacre
Morrow, Mre
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