Batavia Presbyterian Ladies Banquet by Men of Congregation
The Batavia Presbyterian men hosted a seven course banquet for 75 ladies on January 5 at 8 p m in the armory. Orchestrated service featured a full menu and table decor with flowers and flags. Rev Simpson offered prayer and the Batavia orchestra performed under P F Jamieson. The event, planned and served by the men, honored the Ladies Aid Society for their church work and social effort.
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Batavia
Simpson
P. F. Jamieson
Ladies’ Aid Society
Sunshine Club Christmas Supper at Fran cise Home
The Sunshine Club held its annual Christmas supper at the Fr an cise home on Friday night December 29. The party featured festive decor, a full menu, a short program, music and readings, plus a gift presentation to club president Mrs Anna Walker. One member, Mrs Ann Connor, was reported seriously ill at her home.
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Sunshine Club
Francise
Hugh Walker
Lou Connor
Anna Walker
Ann Connor
Clermont County Real Estate Appraisements Mailed For Equalization
Counties print and mail current appraisements to landowners for board of equalization review. Clermont avoids printing where no new appraisements occurred, but taxes may rise in districts with large public improvements. Taxpayers may seek readjustment if appraised values are contested.
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Board of Equalization
Clermont County
Tax Commission
County corn show slated for January 19 and 20
Prospects brighten for a county corn show with an Institute on January 19 and 20. A generous list of premium donors includes First National Bank Batavia, Wm. E. McKeever, Batavia Hotel, Bert F. Swing, Chas. White, Hon. Chas. C. Kearns, and others. The program will feature a full entertainment segment in next week's paper. Premiums total from multiple donors for corn and exhibits, including merchandise, goods, and sweepstakes premiums, aim to attract many samples and a barrel of William Tell flour as top prize for best half bushel of corn.
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First National Bank
Batavia
Wm. E. McKeever
Bert F. Swing
Chas. White
Hon. Chas
C. Kearns
Bert Reed
Ed Ansteatt
E. B. Scott & Son
Coyle Buggy Co
A. C. Nash Pharmacy
Jenkins & Allison
H. Sterling Moore
Homer Kain
Lou Buerkle
Fee Naylor
Homer Buerkle
Grange Meeting Set for Owensville January 18
Owensville Grange holds an all day gathering on Saturday January 18 starting at 10 30 with morning business and officer installation and an afternoon program. Members are invited to bring a well filled basket for a shared dinner and fellowship.
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Owensville
Surprise 29th Wedding Anniversary for Paeltz couple
Four daughters and husbands hosted a surprise at Bethel area December 28 to honor Mr and Mrs Chas Paeltz on their 29th wedding anniversary. Guests brought baskets for a well filled dinner and wished the couple many more happy years together.
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Chas. Paeltz
Bethel
Batavia Woman's Club to Meet January 13
The Batavia Woman's Club will meet with Mrs. J. F. Dial on Saturday January 13. The program includes Responses Woman's Day Present Day Heroines Music The Changing Status of Woman During the War Women on the Firing Line Mrs Keen Election of officers Discussion of Future Work.
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Batavia Woman's Club
J. F. Dial
Mia
Keen
German U B Sunday School Years Record
The secretary reports for 1916 with 6034 total attendances, 97 average, and $197.87 total receipts averaging $3.79. Peak attendance was 142 on June 4, 1916, and peak collection $21.27 on March 6, 1916. lowest attendance 28 and lowest collection 65 cents on February 18, 1916. Class No 6 led 20 times, No 7 led 19, Esther Anataett listed as Sec.
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U. B
Rev. Wegner
Wasner
Esther Anataett
Amelia Institute Opens With Bright Promise in Amelia
The Amelia Farmers' Institute opened January 1 with a sunny, successful day. State speakers highlighted soil fertility, dairying, and chick rearing while local talks, music, and a flag drill showcased community talent. Officers elected for the coming year include President J C Henderson and Secretary Albert N Coombs.
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Amelia Farmers’ Institute
C. F. Green
Jas. A. Spear
Eva Keen
Stella Foster
Catharine Behymer
Glover Sisters
Geo. Behymer
Beatrice Hancock
Ruth Behymer
Amelia Grange
J.C. Henderson
J. H. Dawson
Henry Bissantz
Albert N. Coombs
Amelia O
Clermont Scout Ray Maham Tops Sioux City Exam Record
Ray Maham of Sergant Bluffs Montana and native Clermont resident scored the highest among 8,000 men examined at the Sioux City recruiting station last week. At 26 he is 6 feet 11 inches, 165 pounds with a four inch chest expansion, blond, with perfect teeth sight and hearing and no illnesses. Clermont pride swells as he tops the class seeking army admission.
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Ray Maham
Sergant Bluffs
Montana
Newtonsville
Albert Maham
Sioux City
Mahan
Clermont
Potatoes at Peak Prices Spur Home Growing Plans
The market reached $2.20 per bashel last week, prompting advice to plant and save potato eyes and peels for next season. Citizens urged to economize, grow their own spuds, and prepare seed in advance to cope with high prices.
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Bashel
Fox chase in Monroe township yields state prize win
The postponed fox chase held last week drew top hounds from Kentucky and Ohio over two days of racing. A live fox on a collar and chain was used to film moving pictures shown in Cincinnati. John Knauer of Danville won the state prize, a silver cup on display at H. F. Buerkle's window.
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Monroe Township
Kentucky
Ohio
Cincinnati
John Knauer
Danville
H. F. Buerkle
Clermont Publishing Company Announces 10 Percent Dividend
The Clermont Publishing Company held its annual meeting at the Courier office last Saturday afternoon. It declared a 10 percent dividend and elected new directors: J. J. Werner, J. C. Fuhr, G. S. Van Horn, Oliver Hulick, F. A. Brown, L. C. Dietz and E. S. Bush. Officers were J. J. Werner president, Oliver Hulick vice president, G. S. Van Horn secretary and treasurer, with office staff retained.
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Clermont Publishing Company
Courier
J. J. Werner
J. C. Fuhr
van Horn
Oliver Hulick
F. A. Brown
L. C. Dietz
E. 8
G. S. van Horn
Sewer Obstruction on Spring Street Causes Water Backup
Citizens fear flooding as the Spring street sewer fails to drain cellar water. The blockage pins water near Third and Spring, while officials delay action. A sanitary sewer connection to the schoolhouse sewer is proposed to relieve the problem and integrate with the town system.
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Spring Street
Third
Spring Streets
School House
Fire Ravages McBeth House in High Wind
Last Friday afternoon during a fierce gust the brick home of C. E. McBeth burned to the ground from a kitchen flue. Neighbors responded but the structure and contents valued at $4000 plus were lost with no insurance. McBeth, a well known county figure, faces heavy loss and much sympathy.
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C. E. McBeth
Bell Telephone Gives 5 Cent Raise to Six Workers
The Bell Telephone Company granted a 5 cent monthly raise on January 1, 1917, to six employees. Those earning $200 monthly will receive $10 extra in 1917 with others, with larger salaries gaining more. The raise is not uniform but proportionate to salary, increasing outlay for the company.
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Bell Telephone Company
Coal supply concerns prompt cautious winter prep in Batavia
Dealers warn customers about coal shortages with the mild weather easing supply. Orders are in and consumers are urged to stock up next summer at lower prices. Batavia reports no coal shortages yet, reflecting lessons from last winter.
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Batavia
Creamery Stockholders Elect Clermont Directors
The Clermont County Creamery annual meeting was held with strong attendance to plan 1917. 1916 output surpassed all previous years, reflecting well on the management. Directors elected were P. M. Rapp, Jacob Ansteatt, Henry Bissantz, John Brown, Bert Lytle, James Lewis, and Fred Kline. The board will meet next Saturday for organization.
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Clermont County
P. M. Rapp
Jacob Ansteatt
Henry Bissantz
John Brown
Bert Lytle
James Lewis
Fred Kline
Pomona Grange Marks 50th Anniversary at Bethel
Pomona Grange held a large gathering at Bethel Grange hall on Saturday January 6 with 300 attendees. The 5th degree was awarded to 45 in the forenoon followed by dinner, a lecture program, and plans for a stronger year ahead. The next session is in Marathon March 81. Amelia Grange plans a public installation January 18 at 2 pm.
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Pomona Grange
Bethel
Bethel Grange Hall
Clermont
Grand jury in session for three day duty
Clermont county grand jury reported for duty Monday morning and after instructions from Judge Joseph went into session for a three days sitting. Cases were arranged for each day to allow witnesses to come and go. non support rape and minor cases make up the docket.
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Clermont County Grand Jury
G Diuty
Joseph
West Union Considers City Building by Bond Issue
Citizens of West Union discuss a 40 year bond to fund a town building housing village offices a fire department and an auditorium. The plan aims to benefit future generations and justify the investment.
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West Union
Eclipses Driven Record Year Predicted by Naval Observatory
The Naval Observatory projects 1917 will have the most eclipses in a single year with four solar and three lunar events. The last seven-eclipse year occurred early in the prior century, and the next will be 1985. A total lunar eclipse occurred January 8 from 12:50 to 4:39 a.m. EST, visible across the United States.
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Naval Observatory
United States
Batavia B and L Association Declares Six Percent Dividend
The Batavia Building and Loan Association reports a prosperous 1916 with a six percent dividend declared at year end. Dues accumulated during the summer due to quiet money demand, limiting a larger payout. Directors elected January 1 include Frank White president and C B Nichols secretary.
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Batavia B. & L. Association
Frank White
C. B. Nichols
A. Glancy
W. R. Walker
New Commander of Ohio National Guard Leads Unit
Major F W Galbreath of Cincinnati elected commander of the First Regiment Ohio National Guard. He succeeds Col W P Cooper Proctor. Major W H Myers named lieutenant colonel and Captains I H Dube and W D Stacy promoted to major.
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F. W. Galbreath
Cincinnati
Ohio National Guards
W. P. Cooper Proctor
W. H. Myers
I. H. Dube
W. D. Stacy
Long Married Couple pair tops Adams county records
Daniel Bayless and wife of Adams county celebrate 62 years of marriage. He is 93 and she 89, with good health for their ages. Bayless spent his life in Tiffin township except four years in military service.
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Daniel Bayless
Adams County
Clermont
Mr. Bayless
Tiffin Township
Two Government Contracts Prompt Relocation from New Richmond
The National Contract Company received two federal contracts on the Ohio River, one at Milwood in West Virginia and one at Point Pleasant in West Virginia. Several New Richmond families, led by company employees, will move as the dam project nears completion after substantial spending with local merchants.
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National Contract Company
Ohio River
Milwood
W. Va
Pt. Pleasant
New Richmond
Power Wasted on Little Miami River Spotlighted
J. W. Hill, hydraulic expert, told Little Miami River Light and Power Co officers that over 2 million dollars of power is wasted annually in the stream. He outlined a plan to make the river a major source of light and heat for local residents, with capitalists expected to study its potential.
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J. W. Hill
Little Miami River Light & Power Co
Dan Foster Surprised by Birthday Party Host of Olive Branch
About 40 neighbors surprised Dan Foster in the Olive Branch area to celebrate his birthday. His wife arranged a lunch, and the gathering featured games and music into the late hours as friends wished him many returns of the evening.
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Dan Foster
Olive Branch
Dan
Holmes Mercantile Business Sold in Goshen to Frank Fagin
The Holmes Mercantile Business, a Goshen staple for over fifty years, has been sold to Frank Fagin of St. Martin's. Fagin assumed control on January 1, continuing a three generation family trade that served a large territorial area.
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Holmes
Goshen
Frank Fagin
St. Martin's
Teachers Institute Session Set for Batavia This August
County Board of Education approved a five day Teachers Institute to run for one week in August at Batavia. A petition from teachers favored a continuance for at least one year. A general board meeting is planned during the institute with Prof Lowden expected to lecture. Batavia is chosen as the venue.
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County Board of Education
Batavia
Teachers’ Institute
Lowden
Wheat Crop Shows Small Advance Over December
The current wheat crop condition barely rises from December levels with most counties holding steady and some slight gains. Snow cover could protect plants through winter, allowing potential spring improvement if weather remains favorable. Livestock conditions are generally good, while hogs have declined due to feed shortages and high costs.
Relief for habitual constipation urged with Dean’s Regulete
One suggests taking a mild laxative regularly to relieve constipation. Dean’s Regulate is recommended for this purpose, sold in a Moa box at all drug stores.
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Batavia Presbyterian
Grange Meeting
Woman’s Club
Amelia Institute
Stockholders Meeting
Grand Jury
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