Postmaster Winspear Dead After Self Inflicted Fire Incident
John Winspear postmaster and businessman of Pt Pleasan t Clermont County died Sunday morning from a self inflicted gunshot wound. He shot himself in the mouth as burglars were believed to be in the post office and a nearby house fire broke out. Neighbors extinguished the blaze and investigators noted a bullet hole and scattered papers. An inquest is slated for Batavia on January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Winspear
Pt. Pleasant
Cincinati
Mt. Pisgah
Winspear
Rapp
T. White
New Richmond
Christopher
Milford
Gallagher
W. E. Kain
Batavia
Clermont
Wallace McMannis and Marion Wallace Wed in Batavia
Rev S Haston McMannis of Winchester Ohio and Miss Marion B Wallace of Cincinnati were married December 27 at 4 PM in Batavia. Parents and several relatives attended. The couple, both graduates of Ohio Wesleyan University, plan to serve as medical missionaries in West China and visit Indianapolis for a church missionary convention. James B Waenerthan started as mail carrier on Route 4 out of Batavia January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Haston McMannis
Winchester
Ohio
Marion BE. Wallace
Cincinnati
HE. Burdéall
Batavia
Ed McMannis
Wesley Behn
Jara Bumgardner
Holgington
Minnie B. Spencer
Burdsall
Ohio Wesleyan University of Delaware
McMannis
Ohio Medical College
Elizabeth Gamble
Methodist Episcopal Church
West
China
Indianapolis
Why You Should Be Proud Of Clermont County
A long letter extols Clermont County Ohio praising its natural beauty and historic leaders including Presidents Grant Pattison and others. The writer, A G Hester of Lebanon, reflects on the county’s past decades, predicts enduring pride, and notes its superior fruit hay and tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Clermont
Hast Fork
Miami
Ohio
U. S
Ohio River
Grant
Pattison
W. F. Roudebush
Charles C. Kearns
A. G. Hester
Lebanon
Cable to push $75 million road aid bill for three years
Representative John L. Cable of Lima will introduce in Congress after Christmas a Federal aid road bill for three years with a total annual appropriation of 75 million dollars. Ohio would receive about 3 million dollars per year for farm-to-market and inter-county road projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Cable
Lima
Congress
Ohio
Congress Cable
Batavia Post Office Exam Set for Cincinnati Test
A competitive examination to fill the Batavia post office vacancy occurring February 24 will be held in Cincinnati on January 26. Any patron may fill out blanks and receive a card of admission. The exam is not civil service but under the Executive order of May 10, 1921.
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Batavia
Cincinnati
Wasner Named Rural Carrier on Batavia Route 4
James B. Wasner received notice of appointment as rural mail carrier on Batavia Route 4, effective January 14. The route includes muddy sections but is drivable with careful operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Waener
Batavia
James B. Wasner
Judge Joseph Improving After Illness
Judge Joseph of the Common Pleas Court has recovered from a serious illness and was seen on the streets last week among friends, hopeful to return to his office soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Common Pleas Court
Tobacco Poolers Win In Kentucky Court Ruling
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upholds the Bingham Cooperative Marketing Act as constitutional. Lee D. Potter challenged the act, but the court ruled contracts within the association are not restraints of trade. The decision affirms that agricultural cooperation can be lawful for farmers and public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Ernest 8. Clark
McCracken County
Dark Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association
Lee D. Potter
Tobacco Association
United States
Legion Dance Draws County Youth To Armory Night
The Legion Dance at the Armory Monday night attracted many county youths who enjoyed good music and a fine time. Receipts from the event were satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Anniversary Surprise for Mr and Mrs J B Cover
Williamsburg residents and members of the Birthday Club surprised Mr and Mrs J B Cover on their wedding anniversary last Thursday. A two course lunch was served to C Knight W T Elrod L B E Miller Ed Bishop H L Britton Geo Frazier O P Walker J B Cover A Frazier Dr J P Allen and E S Rush and wives Mrs Hattie Davidson Mrs Laura Thomas Mrs Theresia Beacham Mrs Clara Paddock of Blanchester Miss Helen H Rush and Harvey McNutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Cover
Williamsburg
Birthday Club
C. Knight
W. T. Elrod
L. BE. Miller
Ed Bishop
H. L. Britton
Geo. Frazier
O. P. Walker
A. Frazier
J. P. Allen
E. 8. Rush
Hattie Davidson
Laura Thomas
Theresia Beacham
Clara Paddock
Blanchester
Helen H. Rush
Harvey McNutt
Browns vie for Ohio governor and lieutenant governor posts
A report says Colonel Thad H. Brown of Columbus, Secretary of State, is a gubernatorial candidate and Clarence J. Brown of Blanchester, former Lieutenant Governor, also seeks the post. The Browns previously competed two years ago with Thad Brown prevailing. Clarence J. Brown is now publisher of a newspaper chain in southwestern Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad H. Brown
Columbus
Clarence J. Brown
Blanchester
Thad Brown
Ohio
Cincinnati Inquirer
Clermont man dies in Portsmouth home at 45
Guy R. Ackley of Portsmouth formerly Milford suffered a stroke of paralysis last week and died at his home on Tuesday morning aged 45. He was popular with all who knew him and was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery Milford.
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Guy R. Ackley
Portsmouth
Milford
Greenlawn
County schools reopen after eight day break
The county schools resumed on Wednesday morning with teachers and pupils ready to return. Clermont's schools are highlighted as among the best in the state. F. L. Larkin has started an insurance and real estate business in the Hartman building on Main Street and welcomes visitors.
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Clermont
Fi. L. Larkin
Hartman Building
Main Street
Restrictions on heavy vehicles on Clermont highways 1924
County Surveyor Wa B Brown of Clermont Ohio issues a ban on operating trucks autos traction engines steam rollers trailers wagons and other power vehicles over five tons on improved county and state roads from January 1 to May 1 1924. Signs will warn of weight limits. sheriff to enforce. Batavia Ohio January 1 1924.
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T. William B. Brown
Clermont County
Ohio
Clermont
Batavia
Wa. B. Brown
Local Burley growers press for fair crop prices
Burley association locals adopt resolutions urging President James C Stone and leaders to hold the 1922 crop and the 1928 crop until they can secure a fair profitable price. Week of sales shows prices 34 to 44 percent below the opening week, with declines across markets including Richmond and Greenville. Lexington weekly sales drop from 29.28 to 19.76 per hundred pounds. receiving plants opened December 10.
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Burley Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association
James C. Stone
Richmond
Kentucky
Greenville
Tennessee
Lexington
McMurchy Rites Mark Long Life of Clermont County Man
James H. McMurchy of Nicholsville Clermont County born April 14 1862 died December 16 1923 aged 61 years 8 months 2 days. He married Kate Ducknall March 2 1892 and had one child who died in infancy. Survived by six of eight siblings he spent most life near his birthplace except three years as Clermont County infirmary superintendent. An Odd Fellows member for 36 years and recent Monroe Presbyterian Church attendee he faced illness with faith in his Saviour. Peaceful sleep to him.
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James H. McMurchy
Eirza
Archibald McMurchy
Nicholsville
Clermont County
Ohio
Kate Ducknall
Clermont County Infirmary
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Order
Monroe Presbyterian Church
Veteran John C Jenike dies after long military service
John Christian Jenike aged 35, World War veteran, died October 24 at a St. Louis hospital after residence in Delavan and Missionary work in Missouri. He served in the 33rd division with Company B 11th machine gun battalion and saw action in Verdun Meuse Argonne. Survived by wife Lottie Gentzler and baby girl, parents, and siblings. Funeral held October 28 at the Presbyterian church in Delavan with full military honors and large attendance.
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John Christian Jenike
St. Louis
Hume and
Rolla
Missouri
Delavan
Illinois National Guard
Illinois
Camp Logan
Texas
1Lth
France
Albert- Amiens
Verdun
Meuse-Argonne
Troyon-Sur- Meuse
Jenike
Lottie Gentzler
Hume
George W. Jenike
Clyde Meeker
Ashville
N. C
George
Ray H. Lillibridge
American Legion
Knights of Pythias of
Lodge No. 156
Presbyterian Church
Delavan Post 382
Harry Riddle
Minier
Danvers
Legion
G. W. Jenike
Buglers
Co. H
H. A. Loehr
H. L. Armacost
Ernest Meador
Frank W. Jenkins
Howard
Capt
C. E. Inskeep
Ill
Advertiser Times
Bataan
Engineer Rush Named Assistant in Brown County
Assistant resident engineer Carl H. Rush of Bethel, who served with the State Highway force in Clermont county for the past two years, is appointed assistant resident engineer of the State Highway Department for Brown county with headquarters at Sardinia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl H. Rush
Bethel
Clermont County
State Highway Department
Brown County
Sardinia
Batavia native named assistant state fire marshal
J W Hartman of Batavia was recently appointed assistant State Fire Marshal and visited for several days on official business. He succeeds J W Sowarda, now chief of police at Gallipolis, O. Mrs Gomien left for Dayton to spend the winter with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hartman
Batavia
J. W. Sowarda
Gallipolis
Manchester
Drainage plans and dairy notes from Clermont County
Clyde F. Tom reports on W P Miller OSU drainage plans for Silas Vance in Goshen township with four rod and two rod layouts and cost estimates. Beechfield's Fairy Girl, a Highland Farms Jersey, nears a gold medal for butter fat with 600 lb fat and 12 225 lb milk by December, showcasing Clermont County cattle. local dairymen urged to improve herd development.
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Beechfield
Highland Farms
Branch Hill
Ohio
Frank Walmsley
American Jersey Cattle Club
Jersey
Wamsley
Walmsley
Clermont County
Clyde F. Tom
Afton Man Slays Chicken Hawk in Roost Raid
James Binkley of Afton killed a three foot chicken hawk found among his chickens. He struck the bird with a club and crippled it before capturing it alive in a closed coop. The hawk, a fine specimen, had been likely preying on flock and roosting birds.
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James Binkley
Afton
Batavia Post Office Busy With Holiday Christmas Mail
The Batavia post office force handled heavy Christmas mail, hauling mail from the train by truck on several occasions. Mail volume exceeded all previous years and patron calls were answered promptly. The service reflects mail handling now rivaling past express companies.
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Batavia
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Wallace
Batavia Post Office
Clermonter
John C. Jenike
Clermont Farm Bureau
W. P. Miller
Ohio State University
Silas Vance
Goshen Township
Vance
Miller
Hawk
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