Tobacco Improvement Meetings Scheduled in Clermont County
Clermont county farmers are invited to a series of Tobacco Improvement Meetings covering fertilization, plant bed sterilization by steam, and fusarium wilt control. Speakers include W. G. Stover and W. J. Hendrix. Meetings run Feb 25 to 28 at Woodman ball Mt. Pisgah Laurel Batavia Williamsburg Perintown Owensville Franklin Bethel Grange hall. Aimed to boost Farm Bureau membership, withJackson township meeting Feb 21 at Marathon schoolhouse to organize the township branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Stowe
County Age
Clermont County
Woodman Ball
Mt. Pisgah
Grange
Laurel
Batavia L. L
Williamsburg
School Hall
Perintown
Owensvill School House
Franklin To. Hall
Bethel Grange Hall
W. G. Stover
W. J. Hendrix
Darke County
Amelia
Washington Township
Moscow
Goshen Township
Farm Bureau
Highland County
Jackson Township
Marathon School House
Clermont Farm Bureau
Farmeau Organization
Crisis passes as Ohio cities peak in influenza outbreak
The Ohio Department of Health reports larger cities have passed the influenza peak while mortality from influenza and pneumonia remains high. Smaller towns may not yet show a peak due to delayed reports, with rural areas likely to reach peak after city conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
State Department of Health
Department
Daily Telegraph
Wilson Denounced by Editors Over Lansing Resignation
American editors condemn President Wilson for demanding the resignation of Secretary of State Lansing and praise L for leading the foreign department. The volume of criticism argues the move discredits a noted statesman and shifts power under a new slogan. Enquirer notes anticipated political disclosures following Lansing's removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Robt. Lansing
Foreign Department
United States
Lansing
Bankers to Meet in Batavia on Bond Issue Plans
The Bankers of Clermont county will meet in Batavia next Friday to discuss ways to float a $200,000 bond issue bearing five percent interest. Proceeds will fund the county's share in building the State pikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Batavia
Exemption Rules Explained for Dependents and Heads of Family
Internal Revenue official Stephen W. McGrath clarifies 1919 exemptions. A taxpayer may claim $200 for each dependent under 18 or crippled, under strict support conditions. The head of a family exemption requires a close relative living with the taxpayer who is the sole support, with different criteria than the dependent exemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Stephen W. McGrath
Community Meeting at Monterey School House Friday
The Monterey community gathering is scheduled for Friday evening February 27 at the school house. The program features recitations songs and readings by Local residents including Marie White Lida Varney Luetta Thirey Gwendolyn Duchemin Minnie Snell Thelma Snell Ethel Male and others with talks by Mr Varney and Mr Leach plus a surprise feature Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Bong
Marie White
Lida M. Varney
Luetta Thirey
Gwendolyn Duchemin
Jennie Spell
Flora Daughty
Minnie Snell
Thelma Snell
Mrs. Edman
Howard Snell
Bérian
Duchemin
Inspection of Owensville O. H. E. 8. Chapter by deputy matron
Mrs. Eli Speidel deputy grand matron for the district inspected the O. H E. 8. Chapter at Owensville last Saturday evening. This was her first point and her work will take her over several counties Clermont Brown Adams and Scloto with 17 chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Speidel
Owensville
Clermont
Brown
Adams and
Scloto
Collector of Internal Revenue to Visit Batavia Ohio
The Collector of Internal Revenue will be at the County Auditor's office in Batavia Ohio from February 16 through February 18 to assist residents with filing income tax returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Batavia
Ohio
County Auditor’s Office
Obituary for Charles A Ulrey
Charles A Ulrey born January 21 1852 died February 10 1920 is mourned by wife Anna Daugherty and children Maymee Eloise Rapp Hoyt Keith Eunice and two grandsons Nial Westfield Ulrey and John Ulrey Rapp. Survived by brothers Sidney Frank Clarence and sisters Hanna Nona and Lee Johnson. He lived in the community most of his life and was active in politics and business. He retired from mercantile work ten years ago and served as postmaster until ill health forced resignation. A somber community tribute notes his loyalty and sociability. A B R
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ulrey
William
Aurelia Harvey Ulrey
Anna Daugherty
Maymee
Eloise Rapp
Hoyt
Keith
Eunice
Nial Westfield Ulrey
John Ulrey Rapp
Card of Thanks and Postponed Masonic Social
The Alrey family thanks friends for kindness during bereavement and for floral tributes. Thanks to Rev Russel and N T Dailey and pallbearers who aided in interment. The Masonic social set for February 28 is postponed indefinitely due to illness and flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel
N. T. Dailey
Anna Alrey
Memorial Service for Batavia War Dead Held at Town Hall
Batavia township residents gather at Batavia town hall for a memorial service honoring soldiers who died in the War. The event includes flag and Star Spangled Banner dedications, a performance by the Batavia Band, and a memorial address by Hon. J. B. Swing of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Weaver
American Legion of
Batavia
Batavia Township
Batavia Town Hall
Frank W.weaver
France
James B. Swing
Cincinnati
Clermont County
Guiding Star
Father Anthony
Elizabeth Walker
American Legion
Jos
F. Weaver
C. B. Nichols
Frank White
Eli H. Speidel
Post Patriotic Overture
J. B
R- B. Wilson
Death of Katherine Kennelly in Amelia Ohio 1920
Katherine Kennelly born March 21 1858 in New Richmond Ohio daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Edington Kennelly. She married three times, had two sons Charles Thomas and Frederick Ross, and died February 3 1920 at Amelia Ohio aged 61 after a long illness. She joined Amelia Baptist Church in 1900 and belonged to George W Robinson Woman's Relief Corps No 335.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine
Thomas
Elizabeth Edington Kennelly
New Richmond
Ohio
Peter Ross
Charles Thomas
Frederick 8. Ross
Cincinnati
Freeman Williams
James Sillett
Amelia, O
Earth
Amelia Baptist Church
George W. Robinson Woman's Relief Corps
Mrs Lyda Griffis Robinson dies at 77 in Milford
Mrs Lyda Griffis Robinson a former Batavia resident died at her sister Mrs Jane Miller's Milford home last Tuesday February 10 1920 aged 77 She was sister of the late C B Griffis Surviving are two sisters Mrs Jane Miller and Mrs Hattie Turk Burial is planned at Batavia Thursday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyda Griffis Robinson
Batavia
Jane Miller
Milford
C. 8. Griffis
Hattie Turk
Detroited Court Charge Indicates Pursuit of Father
Harry Hall of New Richmond facing Clermont county non support charge was located in Detroit Michigan. Officials deputized Kenneth Hillen to pursue him and he is expected to return today. The case highlights the reach of the law in enforcing child support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hall
New Hichmond
Clermont
Detroit
Michigan
Kenneth Hillen
Free Garden Seeds For Sixth District Ohio Residents
Government garden seeds are ready for distribution and a seed assortment will be sent free to residents of the Sixth Congressional District of Ohio on application to Hon. Charles Kearns, Member of Congress, Washington, D. C. Requests should include name and post office address for prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Congressional
Ohio
Charles
Kearns
Congress
Washington, D. C
Republican Clermont County Meeting Endorses Candidates
The Clermont County Republican Central Committee met in Batavia with Chairman Leonard L. Harding presiding. Resolutions endorsed Senator Harding for the presidential nomination and Chas. C. Kearns for a fourth term in the Sixth District. Mayor Galvin named a Big Four delegate at large. Six delegates and six alternates will be chosen at the April primary to attend the State convention in June. The meeting urged a Republican victory this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Republican Central Committee
Batavia
Leonard L. Harding
Milford
Harding
United States
Chas. C. Kearns
Galvin
HOPPING BOY FOUND NEAR MONTEREY AFTER THREE MONTHS
The Hopping boy of Monterey, missing with Murphy for about three months, has been located in California with the man who abducted him. Sheriff Swing and the boy’s father head west to secure the return and prosecution, aided by Allen Ashborn and other locals. Burial for Charles Alrey, former Owensville postmaster, set for Milford after a long illness.
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Hopping Boy
Monterey
Murphy
California
B. F. Swing
Mr. Hopping
West
Allen Ashborn
Batavia
No Visitors Allowed at County Infirmary During Flu Epidemic
Supt. Chas. Slye orders no visitors to the county infirmary during the flu outbreak. No cases currently reported. Inmate count stands at 51, mostly elderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Chas. Slye
County Infirmary
Engagement announced for Katherine Jamieson and Randall Walker
Miss Katherine Jamieson daughter of Mr and Mrs P F Jamieson of Batavia became engaged to Randall E Walker son of Mr and Mrs T P Walker of Tusculum after a Thursday night party hosted by Mrs J W Kirgan of Grandview Avenue. The couple spent time at Western College and the University before his arrival at the gathering. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Jamieson
P. F. Jamieson
Batavia
Randall E. Walker
J. W. Kirgan
Grandview Avenue
Western College
Walker
T. P. Walker
Tusculum
Elsie Howe Weds Raphael Groff in Batavia Ohio
Mr and Mrs Elda W Howe announce the marriage of their daughter Elsie to Mr Raphael A Groff on Tuesday February 10 1920 in Batavia Ohio. They will reside after February 12 at 462 Commonwealth Ave Detroit Michigan.
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County
Chile
Ohio
Elda W. Howe
Elsie
Raphael A. Groff
Batavia
Commonwealth Ave
Detroit
Michigan
Watson Curlis dies after long marriage and faith
Eliza EB Watson Curlis died February 2 1920 at age 63 after a life of faithfulness to her husband Joseph Curlis born July 19 1857 in Mt. Crab Methodist church member. She left three children Edgar Oscar Nellie two brothers two sisters and five grandchildren. Burial at Mt Orab following Rev T L Stotler service with Be thou faithful unto death as text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza EB. Watson Curlis
Benjamin
Susan M. Watson
Joseph Curlis
Edgar
Oscar
Nellie
Methodist Church
Mt. Crab
Jesus
Cere
Lana
T. L. Stotler
Ty Vv
Mt. Orab
Auto Stolen From Bas ketball Game in Batavia Armory
Walter Curry of Williamsburg reported his new Ford stolen during a Batavia Armory basketball game last Tuesday. Kentucky thieves allegedly took the car to Aurors Indiana where federal authorities will handle the case after Curry identified the vehicle. Curry urged a deed of conveyance record to curb such thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Armory
Walter Curry
Williamsburg
Kentucky
Swing
Aurors
Indiana
Curry
County Recorder’s Office
Dr J J Werner Dies After Illness At 60
Dr J J Werner longtime dentist of Ohio and Kentucky died at home Thursday from Brights disease aged 60. He returned from visiting his Norwood sister the night before. Survived by a widow three sisters and one brother. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from the Presbyterian church with Revs McDill and Tilford officiating. burial in Union cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Werner
Bright
Norwood
Ohio
Kentucky
Presbyterian Church
Union Cemetery
McDill and
Tilford
Tobacco Markets Show Decline in Prices Across Nation
National tobacco markets paused for several days as buyers cooled and prices trended down. Peebles House averaged 28.14 with a high basket of 0.90, Maysville averaged 28.96, Batavia Clermont County loose leaf slow with light offerings and many rejections at 28.66. Raisers anticipate better prices for red leaf and dark tobacco soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peebles
Maysville
Clermont County
Batavia
Citizens Returned To Farm In County News
Ed Ross and his brother, who moved west a decade ago, have returned to purchase the Boardwell farm. They arrived Friday in two loaded cars with farming outfits and families. They will farm a large scale, devoting land to small grain and stock, with no tobacco. Welcome back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ross
Boardwell
Milford man killed in truck crash near Shawnee Run
Cyrus Raymond Gaskins of Milford, former Amelia resident and insurance worker, died four hours after his truck veered 20 feet off an embankment on the Milford to Cincinnati trip Friday night. Windshield clouding obstructed his view. crash occurred near Shawnee Run. He served as sergeant major in an ammunition train unit in the AEF. aged 32 with a widow and children. Funeral held in Amelia. His father Dr. J C Gaskins of Cincinnati is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Raymond Gaskins
Amelia
Milford
Cincinnati
Shawnee Ran
J. C. Gaskins
Local Man Succumbs to Appoplexy in Batavia
Frank Beach of Franklin township, once in poor health, arrived at the county infirmary two weeks ago and improved. While in Batavia Saturday evening with Supt. Slye to receive a Cincinnati patient, at the C G and P depot he suffered appoplexy and died within an hour. He leaves a brother and sister. Interment in Union cemetery Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beach
Franklin Township
Batavia
Slye
Cincinnati
Union Cemetery
Farm sale adds key acreage to Cap pell's county holdings
Joe Winemiller recently sold 40 acres of bottom land and a modern barn with one acre to Cap pell for 14000 dollars. The purchase makes Cap pell's farm among the finest in the county with the barn described as the pride of the countryside. The land was once part of the original Duckwall farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Winemiller
E. A. Ernst
Mr. Cappell
Mr. C
Mr. W
Duckwall
Rabbits Killed In Three Week Bingham County Drive Effort
In three weeks of drives conducted by the Bingham County Idaho Farm Bureau with Biological Survey aid 30500 rabbits were killed. Week one saw 8000 rabbits killed across 4 drives in 3 communities. Week two produced 12000 rabbits killed in 8 drives across 6 communities with 1900 attendees. Week three yielded 10500 rabbits killed in 6 drives across 4 communities with 1600 attendees. Hillsboro pupils with colds barred to prevent flu spread. No deaths this year. cases mild. Attorney Eli H Speidel of Batavia accepted Gov Cox appointment as Ohio delegate to the Mississippi Valley Exposition for summer travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham County
Idaho
Farm Bureau
Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Hillsboro
Eli H. Speidel
Batavia
Cox
Ohio
Brown County School Wins War Savings Prize
A small school near New Hope in Brown County won first place and a $100 prize in the War Saving Thrift ballot contest run by the Ohio War Savings Committee. Howard L. Same taught the school which posted a per capita sale of $95.83. Goose Run school in Scott Township was the runner. Reports note dogs harming local flocks, with ruined sheep suffering lasting damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hope
Howard L. Same
Ohio War Savings Committee
Goose Run
Scott Township
Gazette
Wealthy Adams county farmer dies by self inflicted shot
John Grimes a bachelor farmer near Decatur Adams county died by his own hand last week. He had just arranged a sale of his property and his father had recently died. Georgetown plans a big sale day on February with horses cattle and various chattels to be offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grimes
Adams County
Decatur
Georgetown
Batavia
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Bankers’ Meeting
Charles A.ulrey
Arcadia Community Club
Will Smith
Chas. Hortsman
John McChesney
Chas. Whittaker
Ben Lewis
Mr Lewis
Ben Archer
Free Garden Seeds
Republican County
Charles Alrey
Rerarkaet
Tobacco Markets
Clermonter
Sells Farm
Brown County
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