Letters From Soldiers From World War I In England
Two soldiers letters dated December 1918 describe life in England for U S troops. Corporal Lawrence G. Parker notes front-line battles at Chateau Thierrx St Mihiel Verdun and Meuse Belleau Woods, while fellow writer Harry Dennis discusses Christmas plans, move prospects near Southampton, and memories of Pilgrim country and old churches.
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Chateau Thierrx
Secon
Marne
St. Mihiel
Verdun
Meuse River
Belleau Woods
O. K
Tolleath
France
Clermont County Farm Bureau plans fertilizer aid and meetings
Clermont County Farm Bureau reports strong attendance at Batavia and Stonelick meetings. Upcoming Goshen Township events feature Supt. Pliny Johnson and Prof. Bachtell. J. H. Dawson will speak at Columbus on soil improvement. Fertilizer Day set for January 26 with government price incentives. S. B. Stowe notes urge prompt fertilizer orders and seed purchases.
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Farm Bureau
Batavia
Stonelick
Goshen
Pliny Johnson
Bachtell
Williamsburg Township
Clermont County Farm Bureau
J. H. Dawson
Bureau
State Farm Bureau
Columbus
Clermont County
Clermont
Farmers’ Week
Boys and Girls Club
Julia Hitch
Owensville
Mary McAfee
Thomas Mears
Moscow
University
Farm Bureau Executive Committee
S P. Reed
S. B. Stowe
Batavia Directors Elected Across Several Firms
Monday elections named Batavia Power & Light Co. directors B J Jonas A C Nash W H Baum J J Werner J M Wiseman Co G White P F Jamieson. Batavia B L Co. directors Frank White W R Walker Allen Glaney B Nichols A C Stark R B Coyle A T Johnson. Clermont County Creamery Co. directors Chas Ansteatt J E Lytle H Bigsantz John Brown P M Rapp A E Price Fred Kline. Batavia Odd Fellows Lodge officers installed Noble Grand Hugh King Vice Grand John Halbisch Secretary G L Mead Treasurer E S Rush etc.
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Batavia Power & Light Co
J. Jonas
A. C. Nash
W. H. Baum
J.J. Werner
J. M. Wiseman
Co. G. White
P. F. Jamieson
Batavia B.& L. Co
Frank White
W.R. Walker
Allen Glaney
Clermont County Cramery Co
Chas. K. Ansteatt
J. E. Lytle
H. Bigsantz
John Brown
P. M. Rapp
A. E. Price
Fred Kline
Batavia
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Clarence Maning
Bethel
Noble Grand
Hugh King
John Halbisch
G. L. Mead
E. 8
Rush
Allen
Soldiers Discharged At Camp Sherman Leave Vacant Buildings
Soldiers at Camp Sherman are being rapidly discharged and issued clothing socks and underwear. So far 245 buildings are vacant out of 780 total. Soldiers seen in Chillicothe without a set are arrested and sent back to camp and must give a reason for lacking an overcoat. Civilians wearing any part of a soldier outfit may be arrested.
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Mary
New York
Pinkey
Hicks
Plymouth
South
Hampton
Holland
Hull
Russia
Hogland
Sam
Harry
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Seta
Farm Bureau Conference Attendees Named
J. H. Dawson of Batavia president of Clermont County Farm Bureau and 8 B. Stowe County Agricultural Agent will attend the State Farm Bureau conference during Farmers' Week at the College of Agriculture in Columbus from January 27 to 31.
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J. H. Dawson
Batavia
Clermont County Farm Bureau
8. B. Stowe
State Farm Bureau
College of Agriculture At
Columbus
Bank Elections Define New County Bank Directors
The county’s banks announce updated boards following recent elections. Directors join or repeat terms across First National Batavia Farmers and Merchants Williamsburg Amelia State New Richmond National Felicity State Moscow State Bethel First National Owensville Merchants Farmers Loveland National and other institutions with officers and cashiers listed.
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County
First National
Batavia
Frank Davis
van Horn
A. V. Carroll
A. B. Nichols
B.C. Bly
J. F. Dial
P. F. Jamieson
Farmers’ & Merchant’s
Williamsburg
T. G. Foster
J. F. Knight
Jos. Dyer
J. M. Davidson
W. T. Elrod
BH. McNutt
Arthur Ruffner
J.C. Fuhr
J.b.cover
Laura B. Thomas
Amelia State Bank
New Richmond National
G. W. Burnet
H. Buckley
Larkin
U.N. Verger Asst
H. Burkhart
H. F. Wolf
H. Perin
J.W. Hausserman
Geo. Kurtz
Felicity Bank
O. H. Woodmansee
J. W. McMurchy
State Bank of Moscow
W. O. Staats
M. W. Cox
Bethel
Bluestein
R. E. Head
A. F. Davis
P. A. Pathe
C. J. Paeltz
People’s Bank
E. Moorehead
Geo. Brintzinghoffer
L. D. Waite
T. J. Dugan
J. W. Lytle
John King
John McClung
Claude Chaney
Jas
Geo
D. King
Harry L. King
B. F. Rathgaber
Cashier
Lawrence Shawhan
J. Clay Teal
H.O. Ramsey
A. F. Simonton
H. P. Shawhan
Soldiers Reunite Far From Home in Bordeaux
Stanley Frazier and Roy Cobb, Williamsburg natives stationed in Bordeaux, France, unexpectedly met after not seeing each other since leaving the States. Frazier spotted the familiar face of Cobb, a friend, and the reunion proved a pleasant surprise for both in the unfamiliar street scene.
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Stanley Frazier
Roy Cobb
Williamsburg
Soldier Boys
Bordeaux
France
States
Mr. F
Cigarette Output in 1918 Shocks Public Health
The article claims 39 billion cigarettes were made in 1918 and says war time supply to soldiers rose usage. It contrasts prewar advice discouraging smoking with wartime provisioning and notes alleged changes in health impact.
Farmers at Goshen Clermont County Farm Bureau Meeting
The Goshen Branch of the Clermont County Farm Bureau will meet Friday January 17 1919 at 9 30 a m at Goshen M E church. The program includes songs invocation talks and music with Superintendent F B Bishop addressing high school agriculture and rotation fertilization by G M McLaughlin and Supt Pliny Johnson. Lunch will be served by the Ladies A id.
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Goshen
Clermont County Farm Bureau
Goshen M
G. M. McLaughlin
Clover Jim
Timothy Tim
B. Stowe
Landowners Lack Compensations From Nitrate Plant Takeover
Landowners near the Newtown nitrate plant report no payment for land and crops seized by the government last summer. They seek 6 percent interest on sale price from possession date as compensation for delays. Crops were valued at about $100 per acre, and workers worry about stalled government pay and months of unpaid salaries.
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Newtown
Tobacco sale reports mixed quality and strong prices
The Georgetown Gazette notes last week's tobacco sale yielded mostly low grade across a 2000 pound crop averaging 62 cents. Some lots brought as high as 82 cents at the offer warehouse market with cler mont crops expected to be purchased there. local buyers promise higher prices than offered.
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Georgetown Gazette
Clermont
Not Called Off for Farmers Institutes This Month
Despite December cancellations due to influenza many institutes proceed this month. F. L. Allen of Columbus, supervisor, refutes claims that all institutes are halted for the season.
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F. L. Allen
Columbus
Farmers’ Institutes
Batavia News Notes Health Restored and Local Market Trades
Batavia returns to normal after a flu surge last September with 200 cases and one death. William Livengood shipped 72 hens to Cincinnati for 81 dollars net, and owns about 18 000 pounds of tobacco headed for market. The Batavia Concert Band oyster supper in Jamieson building drew a lively crowd with strong band support.
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Batavia
William Livengood
Batavia Township
Cincinnati
Jamieson Building
Ohio
Clermonts Tobacco Warehouse Proposal Urges Local Investment
A revived push urges forming a loose leaf tobacco warehouse at Batavia to serve the surrounding country. Farmers are urged to buy stock, form a company, and erect a building with proceeds used to buy land and start the enterprise. Buyers would come from afar, with good shipping, roads, and ample accommodations.
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Batavia
F W Wise Surprised at Birthday Gathering
Prominent farmer near Williamsburg surprised in his own home by neighbors who organized a birthday surprise. About seven o clock the group arrived with lights off, entered through an unlocked door, and treated Mr Wise to a lively oyster supper before departing Tuesday morning.
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Williamsburg
Mercy
F. W. Wise
Mrs. Wise
Mr. Wise
One Year Ago Cold Spell Compared to Mild Winter Now
The article recalls a January record when temperatures hit 30 degrees below zero and two feet of snow paralyzed areas, delaying mail and funerals. It contrasts with a mild winter current, easing fires and daily duties, and hints that spring garden planning is near.
Oil truck crashes off bank near infirmary
A Standard Oil truck from Milford, making frequent runs to Batavia, left the road near the infirmary, rolled to the water, and halted with one man’s leg broken and another lightly hurt. Officials blame a defective steering mechanism on the narrow road as the cause.
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Standard Oil
Milford
Batavia
Widow of Chas Rhodes dies at 76 in Springfield
Mrs Belle Rhodes widow of Charles Rhodes of Williamsburg died at her Springfield home December 19 after a nine month illness. She was 76. Survived by one daughter and two sons. Burial in Springfield.
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Belle
Chas. Rhodes
Williamsburg
Springfield
Trio from Clermont to Ohio State Farmers Week
The Clermont County Agricultural Society selects Thomas Mears Julia Hitch and Mary McAfee to represent 4 H clubs at Farmers Week January 27 31 in Columbus Ohio. Winners receive train transport chaperoned by College of Agriculture staff with timbered tours of labs livestock judging sessions and a state corn show class.
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Clermont County Agricultural Society
Ohio State University
Columbus
Thomas Mears
Mcsecow
Julia Hitch
Owensville
Mary McAfee
Batavia
College of Agriculture
Ohio Farmers
Fire destroys Dan Shafer residence near Newtonsville
A large residence belonging to Dan Shafer near Newtonsville, Ohio, was destroyed by fire last Friday morning. The loss is estimated at 3000 dollars. A nearby barn was saved by a bucket brigade. Cause unknown. Partly insured.
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Dan Shafer
Newtonsville
Ex Treasurer Joins Milford National Bank
L M Rogers formerly Milford treasurer has secured a position at Milford National Bank where Geo Eveland serves as president and A J Allen as assistant cashier. Rogers joins three ex-treasurers connected with the bank, described as one of the district's strongest institutions.
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L. M. Rogers
Milford
Milford National Bank
Geo. Eveland
A. J. Allen
Milford Bank
Half Paid On Dog Licenses Warned by County Auditor
County auditor reports about half of the dogs in the county have year licenses. About 1500 dogs wear the bronze tag. A $25 penalty can be imposed for willful noncompliance. Paying $1 now saves future trouble at the dog pound.
Tax Payment Deadline Raised For December Taxes
The notice warns that December taxes are far short of expected receipts and urges payment by January 20 to avoid penalties. It notes farmers and workers faced delays despite good prices and wages, with chattel tax likely below normal due to investments in liberty bonds and other non taxable assets.
Second Term Prosecution Chief Chas G White Wins Verdicts
Charles G White began his second term as prosecuting attorney on the first Monday in January and recently led the first grand jury of his new term. He shows no delay in preparing state cases and has secured many verdicts.
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Chas. G. White
Amelia High School dominates Batavia Armory game and dance
The Batavia Armory hosted a basketball game at last Friday night. Amelia High School won 20 to 14 over their opponent. More than fifty couples attended the after game dance with music by local talent. A subsequent dance will be announced.
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Batavia Armory
Amelia High School
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England
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Corp
Lawrence G. Parker
LiamuUy
Frank Knauer
E.R. Ungbeam
M. F. Ross
Norman Burnet
B. Nichols
O. G
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L. C. Dietz
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Lewis Bach
Trugiee
Farm Bureau Conference
Bank Elections
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Lansinger
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Congregation Joseph Pray
Ladies’ Aid
Fine Returns
Clermont's Tobacco Warehouse
Clermonter
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