Landmark Bell School Fire Spurs Plans for New Build
An 1860s school in Williamsburg suffered a devastating February 20 1922 blaze destroying books records and library equipment valued at about 8000 with 5000 insured. The town fastens plans for a new building while continuing classes in other rooms and notes the old alma mater remains a cherished memory and guiding light for future knowledge. The Jackson township Farmers Institute program set for March 8 9 1922 at Marathon Ohio features sessions on soil needs costs of farm products and farm bureau topics with local leaders and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Knowles
E. T. Ware
Margaret Dudley
Olivia Bryan
Mary
L. D
Jackson Township Farmers’ Institute
F. Ball
Marathon
Ohio
W.F. Christie
Thomas M. Burrough
J. D. van Houten
Agt
Brown Co
J. H. Reynolds Farm Organization
Dawley Pres
Farm Bureau
Mrs Sam Fulton Dead and Local Market Report
Mrs Sam Fulton former Cler mont lady died in San Francisco California last Monday after an appendicitis operation Burial in Batavia Saturday Market notes report strong prices across tobacco grades with high demand and large offerings Final sale shows good red tobacco with no rejections and varied price ranges Hogsheads shipped from Lexington for sale Monday market activity includes lighter offerings and average prices Also obituary for Mrs Mary Cross Summerside church member and sympathy extended by Summerside Ladies Aid to the bereaved families N/A
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Sam Fulton
Clermont Lady
San Francisco
Cal
Oon
Batavia
Lexington
Mary‘Cross
Summerside Methodist Church
Kizzie King
Cross
Summerside
Ludlow
Nash
Philips
Day of pleading in indictments down to March 1
On last Friday the grand jury indicted several defendants. Ralph B Jones pleaded guilty to four counts including gambling on premises and carrying concealed weapons with various fines and a six month work house term, with suspension condition to leave the county. Karl Schoening was found guilty of possessing liquor and sent to the Ohio penitentiary for a year. Richard Jackson admitted abandoning a legitimate child and agreed to pay 12.50 monthly with a suspended penitentiary sentence. Ben Wilson pleaded not guilty to stealing and operating an auto. trial date not set. Court adjourned until March 1 with Judge Clevenger presiding in Judge Joseph’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph B Jonés
Dayton
Karl Schoening
Ohio
Sheriff Rapp
Richard Jackson
Ben Wilson
Clevenger
Wilmington
Joseph
Akron
Ohio court cases and probate actions in county docket
State of Ohio cases include Karl Schoening defense by W C Bishop with demurrer overruled and guilty verdict for illegal possession of intoxicants. William Wolf versus Sarah Ireton real estate sale confirmed with sheriff to convey and proceeds distributed. Fisher case revocation of suspended sentence yields immediate transfer to Mansfield Reformatory. Probate notes list estates, wills admitted, final accounts approved, and sales of real estate to pay debts. marriages licenses issued. local society notices and events.
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State of Ohio
Karl Schoening
W. C. Bishop
William Wolf
Sarah Ireton
Lorman Fisher
Loyman Fisher
Ohio
Mary Schmurr
George Schmurr
Edward Grieve
Agnes Constance Weiss
Josephine W. Hulick
Geo. W. Hulick
Mary Ann Gomien
James Johnstod
Louise Hoffmeister
Ellen Elizabeth Hall
Geo. H. Meyer
Kate Slade
Mary. J. Strickland
Ezra Strickland
Louisa Hall
Jennie Holing
Elizabeth Fetzer
Harvey P. Lloyd
C. W. Glaser
Lucile Laird
Clara Werner
Frank Werner
Minor
Charles G. Ellis
James A. Ellis
Wm. H. Ellis
Geo. Wm. Male
Lewis Male
Geo. W
Curtis Broa
M. Spencer
Bridget Smith
M. D. Harkins
Community Meetings Planned in Marathon and Goshen
Marathon and Gosben plan live Farm Bureau meetings with speakers secured. Marathon hosts Independent Institute on March 8 and 9 with all day Friday and Saturday events, Gosben runs a Farm Bureau day on March 11. Clermont County cooperation aims to export Jersey cattle expertise from Belmont to Clermont to boost Jersey fame. Clyde F. Tom, County Agent.
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Marathon
Jackson Township
Gosben
Farm Bureau
Nicholsville
Farmers’ Institute
Clermont Farm Bureau
Clermont County Jersey Cattle Club
Belmont
Jersey
Clermont County
Belmont County
Jersey Cattle Club
Clyde F. Tom
Batavia factory to reopen after months closed
The Batavia overall factory will reopen in a few days with Mr Winters as superintendent having moved nearby. The enterprise provides employment to many and is a benefit to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Winters
Government rents post office room for ten years
The Hamilton Building Company secures a ten year lease with the Government for the post office room. New improvements include 200 lock boxes a fire proof safe and other government demands to modernize the facility. The setup suggests the government may outfit or own its own building.
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Hamilton Building Company
Batavians Suffer from Widespread Flu Outbreak
Batavia residents of all ages report illness as a three day flu spreads through homes and schools. Many scholars were absent, parents confined, and doctors included among the affected with no fatalities reported yet.
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Batavia
Batavia Legion to Reproduce Play at Town Hall Friday
Batavia Legion plans a Friday night production at the town hall with a full house anticipated. The ensemble has practiced for days, with period costumes and music set to match the entertainment, proceeds to benefit a good cause. Mr and Mrs C C Kearns entertained former Sixth district residents in Washington DC at the George Washington Inn on Saturday Feb 18.
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Batavia Legion
C. C. Kearns
Sixth District
Ohio
Washington D. C
George Washington Inn
Captol City
Kearns
Land of Midnight Sun Talk Set at Hamilton
Lowell Rouderush will present Land of Midnight Sun at Hamilton on March 8 before the Farm Bureau. The talk has drawn strong Clermont audience interest in prior performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Lowell Rouderush
Farm Bureau
Clermont
Batavia Library Seeks Twenty Five Dollar Fund Drive
A Batavia businessman pledges to join twenty donors with five dollars each to replace worn library books. Since hearing of the offer eight more volunteers have joined, leaving eleven needed. More supporters will earn the Library Finance Committee’s gratitude as many books must soon be discarded.
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Batavia
Kid Band to Play at Ohio State Fair Next Autumn
The Manchester Adams county group known as the Kid Band with about fifty members aged eight to sixteen has been secured to perform at the Ohio State Fair in the upcoming autumn. The manager secured the job after applying. Milford will gain a new dairy plant for clarifying pasteurizing and bottling milk. Once operations start no milk will go to waste on farms and daily sales will show proceeds.
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Manchester
Adams
County
Milford
In Memory of George W Slade
George W Slade born September 25 1841 in Clermont County Ohio died February 6 1922 aged 80 years 4 months and 11 days. He served in the Civil War three years and fought in battles but was never wounded. He was a long time member of J H Jenkins Post 242 Grand Army of the Republic and Clermont Social Lodge 29 Free and Accepted Masons. He leaves a widow Ollive Wilson later Georgie Fitzwater five children and eight grandchildren. Card of Thanks from wife and children.
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George W. Slade
George W
Ezekiel
Susanna Monday Slade
Bataia
Clermont County
Ohio
James H
John W
Andrew M
Sarah Elizabeth
F. M. Duckwall
Abiline
Kansas
Mr. Slade
Ollive Wilson
Nathaniel Daily
Otis A
Thomas M
Jacob R
Albertine
Roscoe Shaw
Susana
Otis Kain
George A
Erma
Olive
Albertta Slade
Hilda
Mildred
Alice Kain
Grand Army of the Republic
Clermont
Masons
Williamsburg
In Memory of Mary J Avey from Olive Branch and Mt Carmel
Mary J Avey born October 12 1889 on an Olive Branch Ohio farm died February 4 192% at her Mt Carmel Ohio home. She married Eugene Cross April 1 1868 and their daughter Dora Maude preceded her. She joined M B Church Olive Branch and served in Sunday school and Ladies Aid. Four weeks ago her brother Tom died. she leaves one sister and four brothers.
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Mary J. Avey
Joseph
Sarah Avey
Olive Branch
Mt. Carmel
Ohio
Two Horses Killed Crossing Tracks After Collision
James Weeks of Mt. Crab lost his team when crossing the N. and W. tracks Monday evening. The flyer engine struck and knocked the horses about 100 feet, killing them instantly. Weeks escaped unharmed. The train reportedly approached without warning.
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James Weeks
Mt. Crab
Flyer
Pet Alligator Gift Delights Local Children
Charles A. Davis, a tobacco man, received a foot long alligator from his son Russell who is in the south. The pet sits in a show window box at H. J. King’s store as children gaze at it but prefer not to handle it.
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Chas. A. Davis
Russel
H. J. King
Behymer Nominated for Cincinnati Postmaster
Arthur L. Behymer, born near Locust Corner, is endorsed by all committees to fill the Cincinnati postmaster vacancy after J. C. Clore’s resignation. With 25 years in the mail service and strong Masonic ties, his supporters in Clermont back his appointment pending examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Behymer
Locust Corner
Cincinnati
J. C. Clore
Clermont
Rates Reduced in Leba Non and Batavia Inquiry
Report notes Leba Non electric light rates cut by 20 percent starting March 1. In Batavia readers ask when similar reductions will occur as coal prices have fallen. George Hugo buys Ralph Jones pool room in town and takes possession. Jones family to Ft Thomas Ky. Ralph and family reportedly relocate. Hugo plans renovations to refresh the business glow.
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Lebanon
Batavia
George Hugo
Ralph Jones
Ft. Thomas
Senators Willis Offers Free Farmers' Bulletins by Mail
Mid winter days invite reading and Senator Frank B. Willis will mail a list of Government Farmers' Bulletins to any inquirer who sends a card to Washington. Once you check the list he will supply as many high grade third bulletins as available for distribution.
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Frank B. Willis
Farmers
Washington
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