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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1929

Page

1

Loveland Hosts District School of Instruction for Eastern Star

Loveland Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star hosted the Twenty-second District School of Instruction with the Worthy Grand Matron and Deputy Grand Matrons from Cincinnati Winchester and Owensville in attendance. Officers were elected for the coming year including Miss Mary Neu as president and Craver and Mrs Berthany Rush in vice president roles.

Loveland Order of Eastern Star Twenty-second Ohio Ida Mabkle Cincinnati Mary Neu Winchester Seville Johnson Eastern Star Loveland Chapter Owensville Craver Owens Berthany Rush Batavia

Bible Class Banquet At U B Church Draws Large Crowd

About 250 attended the U B Church Bible Class banquet last Thursday night. Tables featured blue and red decor with snow white linen as members served by church ladies and some men from the losing side helped. Rev Abbott introduced Judge Charles White and Judge T H Darby of Hamilton County Common Pleas Court delivered remarks. Rev Bonham spoke as well. Batavia photographer Kenneth Rice offered class pictures, praising his earlier work.

U. B. Church Rev. Abbott Chas. White T. H. Darby Common Pleas Court Hamilton County Judge White Rev. Bonham Kenneth Rice Batavia

Farmers' Institute Meeting Draws Local Attention at Williamsburg

The Independent Farmers' Institute meeting in Williamsburg last week attracted a large local audience. Attendees found the sessions engaging and valuable, noting that public meetings here are usually well attended and offer practical learning opportunities for the community.

Independent Farmers’ Institute Williamsburg

Income Tax Help at Loveland Bank March 1

The income tax man will be at Loveland National Bank on March 1 to assist in filing returns. Under the 1928 Revenue Act, individuals with net income 1500 or more, married couples with net income 3500 or more, and those with gross income 5000 or more must file. The last day to file without penalty is March 16. late returns face heavy penalties.

Loveland National Bank

The Churches Weekly Schedule And Events

The pastor will speak on The Emotional Christ Sunday morning and Scarcity of Harvesters Sunday night. Special music features both services and a choir surprise in the evening. Devotional services Wednesday with quarterly conference. Choir practice Friday at 8 pm. Guild Circle No 2 meets Tuesday at 7 30 led by Mr Speidel. Sunday school board meets after prayer. Sympathy expressed for Brother Burdsall. Evangelistic meetings begin the second Sunday in March.

A. B M. KE Guild Circle No

Father and son-in-law Charged in Liquor Case at Felicity

James Lanham and Earl Raper of Felicity appeared before Judge Charles White on liquor law charges. Testimony by Lanham's wife Josephine damaged the defense, but Lanham admitted only finding whiskey by the roadside. Raper maintained innocence. both were released, with Raper returning to jail for a prior fine.

James Lanham Earl Raper Felicity Chas White Josephine Lanham James Borneo Raper

County Board for Roads and Buildings Keeps Busy

The present board of county commissioners focuses on upkeep of roads and county buildings. Auditor’s rear room repainted, clerk’s office cleaned and shelved, jail residence repaired, infirmary equipped with comfortable beds, and various road improvements under review.

Board of County Commissioners

Kirgan's Arcadian Farms announces 1920 tomato and pepper contracts

Notice to tomato growers and raisers of Sweet Green Peppers. Our Cincinnati Davis Lane plant will receive tomatoes and pay 90 per hundred delivered, or 76 cents per hundred at Amelia plant. Peppers paid 40 cents per bushel of 28 No. Contracts may be made by mail or in person at 4212 Davis Lane Cincinnati Ohio or residence of superintendent Carl Fisher in Amelia. Cash payments December 15.

Amelia Davis Lane Cineinati Cincinnati Ohio Carl Fisher Kirgan's Arcadian Farms, It Inc

District Conference Organizes Batavia Young Peoples

On February 16 at the Batavia Methodist Church district officials met to organize Union Pierce and Batavia townships under the Young Peoples Division. Speakers F B Morrison and Rev W Edward Roberts outlined plans for the 1929 Young Peoples Training Camp opening July 8 at Beechwood Lodge near Batavia. The next District Council meeting is March 16 at Bethel to organize Franklin and Tate townships.

Lefé Methodist Church Batavia Ohio Union Pierce Young Peoples Division F. B. Morrison W. Edward Roberts Young Peoples Beechwood Lodge Bethel Franklin and Tate

50th Anniversary of Thomas and Maria Cox Lillich

The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Mt. Pisgah A O U hall on February 14. Thomas is 70 and Maria 71, both in good health. They have two daughters, one living Mrs Frank Hawkins and the late Mrs Chas Hawkins, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. James Evanshine attended the wedding, and about eighty two friends joined the celebration. Gifts were numerous and heartfelt with wishes for many more anniversaries.

Thomas Maria Cox Lillich Mt. Pisgah James Evanshine Uncle Tom Aunt Maria Beliveth

Uncle Taylor Connor: 1842 to 1929 A Ferner of The Old Taylor Farm

Taylor Connor son of Swift and Hester Ann Connor was born March 12 1842 on The Old Taylor Farm near here He served in Company B 83rd O V I from 1862 to 1865 endured Salisbury prison Vicksburg siege and other battles He married Anna H Sheldon and lived forty seven years They had five daughters He remained active as a farmer and traded farm products for sixteen years He died January 18 1929 at age 86 after a long quiet faith filled life He did not fear death and faced it ready with devotion and hospitality remembered as Uncle Taylor by neighbors

Taylor Connor Swift Hester Ann Connor Taylor Farm Here 83Rd O. V. 1 Camp Dennison U.S. Army Salsburg Vicksburg Taylor Father

Beloved Father Taylor Connor Honored by Family

A heartfelt thanks is extended to all who offered kindness during the illness and death of Taylor Connor. Special gratitude goes to Reva, Kilmer, Burdsall, Zierer, Mr. and Mia Moon for songs, those who sent floral tributes, and to Mr. Hanna and Mr. Walker for the service. The Daughters.

Taylor Connor Reva Kilmer Burdsall Zierer Mia Moon Hanna Walker

Court estates and guardians named in probate notices

Various probate items list administrators guardians and heirs. Actions include confirmations inventories appraisements final accounts and sales. Individuals named include Ira C. Tracy J H Proffit John Hutton C A Freemyer and Henry Snell among others with estates of Maud St Ridings Ellen Hunt Carrie Williams and George Whitaker.

Ira C. Tracy Ida M. Tracy J. H. Proffit John Hutton C. A. Freemyer Nichols, Speidel & Nichols

Real Estate Transfers Note Local Property Trades

Real estate transfers listed include Catherine M. Smith to William A. Smith for a Batavia lot, Ray and Vera Ferguson to John Daugherty for land in Tate Two, Minnie Powell to Williamsburg B. L. Co. for a Williamsburg lot, Clyde and Ethel Clark to Sam and Loreta Clark for land in Monroe Township, Milton and Lou Ada Shriner to Geo Shriner for a Williamsburg lot, Harry E. Hutson et al to Gilbert Roy Hutson et al for a lot in Amelia, Evelene Carpenter to Hartman K. and Ruth Deel for 59 acres in Williamsburg Township, each with $1 consideration.

Catherine M. Smith William A. Smith Batavia Ray Vera L. Ferguson John Daugherty Tate Two Minnie Powell Williamsburg B. & L. Co Williamsburg Clyde Ethel Clark Sam Loreta Clark Monroe Twp Milton Lou Ada Shriner Geo. Shriner Harry E. Hutson Gilbert Roy Hutson Amelia Evelene Carpenter Hartman K Ruth Deel

County Commissioners Meet in Regular Session February 11

The board with all members present approved numerous payments and contracts including rabies vaccine for Dr J K Ashburn and supplies for the Recorder. Other items include labor, merchandise, coal, lumber, and tax refunds. The American Guarantee Company's bond for $5000 for Probate Judge C H Woodmansee was approved.

J. K. Ashburn Sam Ausman Bechtold & McNair Courier Ollie Clemons B. L. Ketchum Keen Coal & Supply Co Dorothy McKee John B. Miller Pioneer Mig. Co Cliff Robson C.H. Reinhardt P. M. Rapp Walter Shaw Southwestern Ohio Power Co Stakalta Mig. Co Terrace Park Gravel Co Gorkins Chemical Co. Ae Wiseman & Foster American Guarantee Company C. H. Woodmansee

Clermont Rep Hayden Pushes Land Valuation Cuts and Barbers License Bill

John Hayden of Clermont promotes lower farm land valuation to boost sales and backs a barbers' license bill for public health. He also supports manure management schools led by John A. Slipher with sessions across Pleasant Hill Williamsburg Laurel Felicity. Owensville Institute awards prizes for essays on farming profitability with winners Clarence Hill Dorothy Shaffer and Kenton Atwood.

John Hayden Clermont Hayden Clermont County Wedn John A. Slipher Soi Ohio State University Pleasant Hill Church Williamsburg School Laurel M. E. Church Felicity High School Owensville Institute R. B. Groves Clarence Hill Loveland RK. R Owensvill High School Dorothy Shaffer Owensville High School Kenton Atwood

Clermont County Boys Basketball Tournament Opens in Batavia

The Boys Basketball Tournament of Clermont County starts at the Batavia Armory on Friday February 22. A postdraw note praises the event and urges fans to buy tickets as teams prepare, with a trophy donated by William Sterling Moore Batavia undertaker. The Batavia armory management and locals promise a pleasant visit with ample hotel and restaurant accommodations. Roads to Batavia will be busy for the event.

Clermont County Batavia Armory Supt. Pattison Wm. Sterling Moore Batavia

Obituary for Chas Frey and Community Notices

Chas Frey 73 dies at home on Sunday February 10 with funeral at M B Church led by Rev Spangler and burial at IOOF cemetery. Survived by wife and two daughters Edith Woodmansee and Irvenia Croswell, plus many relatives. A long list of attendees and local visits and events follow, including travels from Cincinnati Dayton and Huntington, a new baby, and social notices such as school events, visits, gatherings, and upcoming dances and socials in Felicity and nearby towns.

Chas. Frey Ldith Woodmansee Irvenia Croswell M. B Frank Dowdell Dayton Geo. Brunk Tsane Ira Frey Carthage Harve Frey Cincinnati James Powers Queen City Stanley McDonald Pt. Pleasant Arch Phillips Elmore Reed Reed Reuben Hartley H. M. Boys Huntington

Belle Boyd Goes Home a Confederate Spy Remembered

The feature recounts Belle Boyd, famed Confederate spy born in Virginia, who died in Wisconsin and is planned to be buried back in Virginia. Elmo Scott Watkin writes the illustrated piece detailing her life, service, and the drive to return her ashes to her homeland.

Virginia Wisconsin Belle Boyd Elmo Scott Wat

Decamp York Silent Wedding at DeCamp Home

A wedding was solemnized Friday afternoon by Rev. H. P. Abbott at the DeCamp home uniting Thomas L. DeCamp and Jadie I. York of Kenova West Virginia. The groom works as a dispatcher for N and W A R. Bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs J York. Attendants were William Meiford and Carol DeCamp. They will live with the groom's parents in Batavia.

H. P. Abbott U. B P. m

Ex Deputy Sheriff Carl Dawson Dies After Illness

Carl Dawson of New Richmond former deputy under Fred Croswell died last Wednesday at St. Marys Hospital Cincinnati following goitre surgery. He leaves a widow, mother, brothers and sisters. Funeral Saturday afternoon from A. C. Moretons home in Clermontville with burial in New Richmond.

Carl Dawson New Richmond Fred Croswell St. Mary’s Hospital Cincinnnati Goitre A. C. Moreton Clermontville

Bank reorganized as James McKever resigns as cashier

The Peoples’ Bank of Williamsburg reorganized after the resignation of cashier James E McKever due to ill health. H C Rowan of Williamsburg township was elected cashier and joins a board including J W Lytle and Geo Brintzinghoffer. The bank remains in prosperous condition and the note lists directors and staff.

Peoples’ Bank Williamsburg James E. McKever McKever H. C. Rowan Williamsburg Township J. W. Lytle Geo. Brintzinghoffer N. J L. W. White Otis Walker Everett Dugan John King H. C. Rowan Nona B. Rice

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J. L. Marsh Priscilla Brunaugh Henrietta Snell Mary Chester Mary Highland G W. Halse D. E. Hutson Chester Bordwell Maud St. Ridings Geo. E. Whitaker Anna Glaney Richard Wesley Edward Warren Osborn Chas. Maham T. S. Thomas Ellen A. Hunt Albert Schlotterbeck A. F. Kayser I. B. Dean Carrie Williams K. W. Hunt Catherine Grissel Walter Grissel Allen B. Nichols Melinda J. Uhl Geo. B. Strickland Samuel Strickland Homer L. Arthur W. E. Leever Kenneth Shields Geo. A. Gates John A. Gross D. W. Murphy Martha Davis Fannie White Recorders Office Jobo Brimple Payeere Peterine A Vorrest Ky Ward Mattox Hac Indy Fig Bringeirectmeute John FarmBureau News Tobasco Clifford Reed Isabel Reed Irene Johnson Cherry Grove Mary Belle Kyle Florence Jacobs W. Va Maud Sutter Gunderley Annie Green Will Broadhaver Florence Greening Frances Smith H. A. Hall Raymond Shannon Murray Johnson Greenwald Frank Laub Fred Russellot Mt. Washington Fruit Ridge Mrs. Henson Blanche Alberta Osborne Turkey Foot School Sidney Marksberry Lillie Dunbar Maggie E Walter Richel Edward Robert Heinze Georgetown Eillabeth Penny Len Este Hpworth League of Taylor Chipel M &. Church Wi Asonic Hall Homer Wilsond Garold Lies Harold Nichols John Clark Ar Rest Columbus Mareh Jer’ Park Decamp York Franklin Robert Wiseman Doe Meen Amal Ora B Whiteler Owenevie Ams
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