Batavia News Roundup of Local society and Short Notices
Local tidbits note subscriptions for newspapers, tax reminders, visitors and guests, social events, travel and travel services, and community updates. Mentions Milt Russell and Symarus Wilson wedding in Cincinnati, various visits across Batavia, Hamilton County and surrounding towns, school term dates, and Clermont County Normal School reporting needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Russel
Symarus Wilson
Batavia
Cincinnati
Tobacco crop talks dominate Lexington meeting
The 1921 tobacco crop is the topic as Lexington manufacturers and buyers plan to keep warehouses closed until January 17 to gauge outcomes from buyer producer talks. Four large buyers will meet a 12 member committee in Lexington to decide the fate of the 1920 crop. Banks are expected to help growers hold crops against price cuts, with all county growers slated to attend next Saturday's gathering.
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Lexington
Furnace fire at Loveland home prompts caution
A small fire broke out at the home of Thos. Plinn in Loveland last week due to gas exploding in a furnace. Care should be taken when firing a furnace pot to cover a bed entirely with slack, as gas may rise and explode, often causing fires when occupants are away. A word to the wise is sufficient.
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Loveland
Thos. Plinn
Bethel Plans $19,000 Bond for Street Repairs
Bethel prepares a bond issue of 19000 dollars at 6 percent interest to fund street improvements. The project aims to beautify the village and enhance traveler enjoyment along the roads.
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Bethel
Clermont Courier Directors Elected at Meeting
The Clermont Publishing Co elected directors Oliver Hulick J C Fuhr L C Dietz G S Van Horn W Bishop and E B Rush and J R Hicks. The same office force was employed for another year.
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Clermont Publishing Co
Clermont Courier
Oliver Hulick
J. C. Fuhr
L. C. Dietz
van Horn
Bishop
E. 8
Rush
J.R Hicks
Milford coroner elected to take office in January
Coroner Christopher of Milford joins newly elected officials taking office the first Monday in January. The coroner notes the office handles few cases and salary depends on service rendered. Hillsboro may lose its telegraph office to lack of patronage unless receipts rise.
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Christopher
Milford
Hillsboro
Batavia
Bank Elections Move to Next Week for Directors
The county banks are electing directors now. final results will publish next week. Most institutions report a prosperous year and expect continued success, with many long-time directors replaced while the organization remains unchanged.
World War Army Casualties Totals Released
Final figures from Surgeon General Ireland show 34 249 KIA and 224 089 WIA in World War I. Mortality from gunshot wounds was 8.26 percent, with 5.34 percent of wounded saved by improved surgical methods. Of 1000 sent to France 110 were hospitalized for battle casualties. 7 per 1000 died. Infantry bore heaviest losses with 12.77 killed per 1000 and 215.6 wounded. The signal corps followed with 8.18 killed and 62.22 wounded per 1000.
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Ireland
France
Signal Corps
Towboat Marguerite Raises Memory Of Tragic Loss
The Marguerite tow boat, which sank near Chile causing 11 deaths weeks ago, was raised last week and moved to Cincinnati marine ways for repairs. Four boats supported by chains lifted it, bringing back sad memories for many observers.
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Marguerite
Chile
Cincinnati
Tobacco Warehouse Fire Destroys 160000 Pounds In Augusta
A large tobacco warehouse in Augusta Kentucky burned Monday night last week. The fire consumed about 160000 pounds of tobacco. The origin remains unknown. The owners are Ohio men and some insurance covered the loss.
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Augusta
Kentucky
Ohio
Odd Fellows Lodge Officers Installed in Batavia
B Nichols of Batavia installed the Boston Odd Fellows lodge officers Saturday evening. Noble Grand Lewis Latchford, Vice Grand Charles Carpenter, Treasurer W E Leever, Financial Sec E W Patchell, Rec Sec Oscar Balzhiser, Treasurer Mac Reynolds, Chaplain J E Christy, Warden M F Apgar, Inside guard W R Aber. Supporters included Jas Snell and others. A bountiful lunch followed hosted by M F Apgar.
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Jas. Snell
Chas. Blice
J. L. Marsh
Ed Jung
Frank Hitch
John Myers
M.F. Apgar
Fertilizer Shipments Arrive for Batavia Dealer
The Coyle Bugey & Implemente Co has just received several car loads of a fine fertilizer and is offering it for sale in Batavia Ohio. The firm urges quick purchase as stock moves fast.
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Coyle Bugey & Implemente Co
Batavia
Ohio
Simmons Milling Co
W. Water St
Cincinnati
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THE
Onne
Hermont Courier
Qourier
Com. Tribune
Enquirer
Cincinnati Post
Courier
Cincinnati Times Star
Mrs
Ralph Lewis
Wm. Lewis
Gus Marsh
Mt. Vernoon
A. B. Ferree
Owensville
Zadie Kidd
H. G. Horn
H. R. Barbeau
Rev. Smith
West Union
Will Keen
John W
L. Powell
Yiz
Elliott Maloti
Robert Hancock
Wm. Keen
Mary Homan
Bash Brown and Family
Dayton
B. F. Swing
Clark Harlow
Smith
Supt
Luther
Wife
Mode South
Will Wolf
Kyle Moyer
Karl Hoerner
Middletown
O. Q. Leonard
Pleasant Hill
Gus Hulick
James Rose
Williamsburg
Sunday
Jennie Black
Fred Ingalls
CO. W. Seyler
Davis Pike
Hamlet
Batavia Pike
Mt. Holly
Joseph
Simpson Griffith
George Hugo
Will Smith
Dr. Benner
Emory Anderson
Charles Miller
Louisville
Fred Kline
Mary Fisk
Seaside
Oregon
Belle Lytle
Amelia
Mr. Holly
H.g.horn
Mr. Massey
Thos. Lee
Gregg Addition
W. ©. Bishop
Brown County
Jones
Manning
Main Street
Clermont County Agricultural Society
Dennison Hotel
H. W. Harlow
G. W. Burke
A. F. Rayner
J. E. Christy
Clermont County Normal School
T. Davies County
Winifred 0. Jones
Normal School
Fletcher
P. M. Rapp
Bank Elections
Hess and Clark
Ohildren Ory For
Fletcher’s. Castoria
Frank Davis
J. F. Dial
BE. O. Ely
G. 8, van Horn
A. B. Nichols
A. V. Carroll
P. F. Jamieson
Batavia First National Bank
Man Ip Burnet
Woodlie Law Building
Trixie
Rank Newforth, R. R
New Richmond
Hio
Youth’s Companion
America
Boston
GIMCO
Truck Service
Powell & Davis
Batavia, O
Olo Brite
Rapp’s
Adams Co
Dber
Moscow
State Bank A
Goshen
Hall
Farmers
Is’ Bank
Monroe Moscow
Pierce Towns
Wayne Township
Marton
Broun
Ares
Stamm Garage
U. Pnone
Earl E. Erion
Olive Branch
Guar Ug
W. F
Paar
Rani Ore
Pampoure
Inant
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