Public health staff in county compared with neighbors
The article urges more publicity on public health work and contrasts county staffing with a neighboring county. It notes West Virginia's bill proposing a local health department with a commissioner and nurses, stresses essential roles of clerk and nurse, and cites training plans for health officials amid declining diphtheria and scarlet fever cases, as reported by Dr. F. A. Ireton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Ohio
Europe
State Department of Health
F. A. Ireton
Governor Donahey Faces Long Job List in Ohio
In Columbus on January 11 the executive office said Governor Donahey faces 8400 job applicants for fewer than 60 positions. Each post attracts about 68 hopefuls, with many seeking lucrative roles such as state fire marshal. Some applicants target civil service restricted posts, while the Governor’s son received one of the fifty jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Donahey
Batavia Woman's Club News Meeting at Presbyterian Church
On Saturday evening January 27 the Batavia Woman's Club holds an open meeting at the Presbyterian church at 7:80. Dr Hefflebower will present an illustrated talk on Charles Dickens. A local offering will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Hefflebower
Charles Dickens
Court Proceedings Issue Numerous Estate and Guardianship Actions
The court records marriages for Everett E. Groves and Mary J. Hauck of Batavia. It confirms partial and final accounts in multiple estates including Aug Hindersman, Sarah Hill, Julia Haney, and Sarah Snider, with appraisers named and guardianship orders. The will of Sarah J. Hill is admitted to probate with David E. Hill named executor and provisions for Imogene Hair and Verna Hair. An insane verdict orders Bertha Ansteatt committed to Dayton State Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett E. Groves
Mary J. Hauck
Batavia
Aug. Hindersman
Executrix
Alex Burman
Kate A. Buckley
Lillie V. Speidel
Sarah Ken. Rhodes
Frank H. Thamann
Stanley H. Conklin
Sarah E. Marriott
David E. Hill
John Seibert
Lewis Hoffman
Craver
Bertha Ansteatt
Dayton State Hospital
Sarah A. Snider
Julia Haney
George Haney
Mary C. Mallee
John H. Meyers
John Conway
George W. Wakefield
Patrick Fannin
Ada D.smith
Ada D. Smith
Real Estate Transfers Across Towns Listed
Real estate transfers show numerous parcels sold for $1 to various buyers. Names include Sarah G Hughes Edward Sidwell and many others with properties in Goshen Bethel Milford Batavia Union Jackson Monroe Miami Williamsburg and Ohio townships. Most deeds list a dollar price and property details such as acres lots and poles of land.
Land transfers and mortgages filed and cancelled list
Basilius J. Menke to Emma Menke transfer of a lot in New Richmond for $1. Rosa Chaille to James Chaille heir of 73 acres in Wayne Township via affidavit. Sarah W. Neuffer to Ralph Hammon lots in Goshen for $1. Mary L. Cook to Perry T. Cook heirs lot in Bethel via affidavit. Anna W. Pattison executrix to Francis C. Shumard lots in Milford for $4650. Ansaline Cushard to Frank H. Cushard heir lot in Moscow via affidavit. John W. Reeves administrator to T. P. Doughty 1 acre in Amelia for $1050. L. L. Goodman et al to Walter T. Paul et al 800 acres in Miami County. Mary McAndrews to William Cy Kitt 244 acres in Union Township for $1. Twelve mortgages filed securing $16150.00. Twenty two mortgages cancelled releasing $26218.44.
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Basilius J. Menke
Emma Menke
New Richmond
Rosa Chaille
James Chaille
Wayne I'p
Sarah W. Neuffer
Ralph Hammon
Goshen
Mary L. Cook
Perry T. Cook Et al
Bethel
Anna W. Pattison
Executrix
Francis C. Shumard
Milford
Ansaline Cushard
Frank H. Cushard
Moscow
John W. Reeves
T. P. Doughty
Amelia
L. L. Goodman
Walter T. Paul
Miami
Mary McAndrews
William Cy Kitt
Union
Entertained School Mates in Batavia by Miss Nichols
Miss Jeannette Belle Nichols hosted a gathering of Walnut Hills pupils and Batavia guests at her Batavia home on Saturday. Guests enjoyed bridge and dancing games followed by a luncheon with puff basket prizes at each table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Belle Nichols
Batavia
Miss Daugherty
Walnut Hills
Mary E. DeBus
Ruth Mitchell
Mary Alice Metz
Evelyn Perin
Margaret Trotter
Virginia Martin
Betty Scudder
Mary Jean Pa
Backyard Record From Williamsburg Woman On Hen Yard Profit
In Clermont County news a Mrs. Isa Reynolds calculates her backyard poultry venture from 18 hens and one rooster. She hatched 205 chicks from 240 eggs set, raised 173, marketed 158, and ate 15, with feed cost 66.98 and sales 126.67 leaving a clear 67.14. She notes eleven more hens to start this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Clermont
Isa Reynolds
Old Time Community Entertainment in Mt Carmel
Citizens of Mt Carmel plan a Saturday evening event at Glen Rose hall to raise funds for street lights. Refreshments music and bazaar promise a good time for all attendees. Proceeds support local street lighting and the committee invites participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
Glen Rose Hall
Tobacco Sales Report From Tuesday and Thursday Auctions
The report details Tuesday and Thursday tobacco sales noting weather effects on quality. Tuesday offerings totaled 91,650 pounds at an average price of 24.86 dollars per hundredweight. Thursday saw a smaller but clean sale with strong bidding and total sales 81,206 pounds averaging 98.82 dollars per hundredweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonscripa
Abe
Arraignment of Prisoners Before Judge Joseph
On Monday January 16 indictments by the grand jury were arraigned before Judge Joseph. Clifford E. O'Brien pleaded guilty to forgery and was sentenced to the Ohio Reformatory at Mansfield. Joby Trust pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined twenty five dollars and costs. Henry Benbase pleaded guilty to failure to support a child and, before sentence, posted bond to support the child as required. The judge withheld sentence pending continued support. failure will bring reappearance for sentence. Those who pleaded not guilty posted bond for trial. Trial dates for not guilty cases were set by the Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
State of Ohio
Clifford E. O’brien
Ohio Reformatory
Mansfield
State of Obio
Joby Trust
Henry Benbase
Taxpayers in Clermont County Face Penalties After Extended Due Date
The extended tax deadline ended Saturday night in Clermont county with many failing to pay and a 16 percent penalty now assessed. Treasurers report larger receipts due to extra school levies and indebtedness, yet sinking funds may still be short as two year bonds mature. The high tax burden is blamed on excessive non taxable securities, shifting most of the load to real estate.
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Clermont County
Additional Jurors Drawn for Common Pleas January Term
The Common Pleas Court January term adds petit jurors including Mrs Laura Bainum Franklin Tp Mrs Addie Frazier Williamsburg Frank Hauck Williamsburg Mr Sans Monroe Batavia Quince Pattison Washington Mrs Jessie Carry Williamsburg Mrs Julia Foster Wayne.
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Common Pleas Court
Laura Bainum
Franklin Tp
Bghiy
Sipie
Pate
Wayne
Addie Frazier
Williamsburg
Frank Hauck
Sans Monroe
Ais Cnet Batavia
Quince
Washington
Jessie Carry
Julia Foster Wayne
Prominent Citizen Charles Miller Dies at Home
Charles Miller, a respected local farmer, died at his home after a period of declining health. He and his wife planned their 50th wedding anniversary this Sunday. Funeral services were held at the U B church with burial in Union cemetery, leaving a widow and one daughter. He was esteemed in the community and a loyal church member as the first in his family to die.
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Charles Miller
U. B
Union Cemetery
Batavia KH Chapter Honors Mrs Stepp Before Move
Members of the Batavia KH. 8S. Chapter hosted a Monday evening ball honoring Mrs. R. T. Stepp who is held in high esteem. She and her family will soon move to Virginia after selling their local farm. Many friends regret their departure.
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Batavia
R. T. Stepp
Virginia
Mail Service Reflections on Delayed Postal Cards
Last week Clay Cartmell of Batavia received a postal card mailed in Springfield in December that should have arrived in two days. The excuse is miscarriage and perhaps it went to Germany. Another card mailed in Washington D C ten years ago to a Hillsboro friend arrived that week after the sender died five years earlier, prompting thoughts on the unseen journey of the dead sender.
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Clay Cartmell
Batavia
Springfield
Germany
Washington D. C
Hillsboro
Colver
Death of W. W. Prather Cincinnati lawyer and probate judge
W. W. Prather of the Cincinnati Bar died at Christ Hospital after a pneumonia illness. Born in Clermont county, he was sixty two and educated at Valparaiso and Cincinnati Law School. He practiced in Clermont, served as probate judge, and had a long Cincinnati probate practice. He is survived by his widow Margaret Prather a daughter Mrs Dudley W Palmer and nephew J C Moore.
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W. W. Prather
Cincinnati
Christ Hospital
Batavia
Mr. Prather
Clermont County
Valparaiso
Ind
Cincinnati Law School
Wiggins Block
First Presbyterian Church
Prather
George Burke Dies at Bethel After Illness
George Burke of Bethel died at his home Sunday morning after several weeks of sickness, with his wife also bedridden since November 7. A longtime Fair Board member and prominent Grange man he leaves a son, a daughter, and a widow. Funeral Tuesday with burial at Bethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burke
Bethel
Fair Board
Human Fly Jack Williams Demonstrates Climbing Skill in Batavia
Jack Williams known as the Human Fly visited Batavia last week and gave a climbing exhibition on a three story building occupied by P. M. Rapp. The young man with iron muscle reached the top after a difficult ascent, though the event was deemed of little importance by observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Williams
Batavia
P. M. Rapp
Batavia Business Men's Club selects pedestrian danger signals
The Batavia Business Men's Club met at the school auditorium to decide street intersection signals. Pedestrian signs were chosen with height and size to be set by the Council. The county and town will erect one each, and the club two signals, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Business Men's Club
Thureday
Main Street
Automobile Club
Sickness Spreads As Mild Weather Brings Illness
A statewide rise in sickness hits all ages with schools closing and communities under care. Scarlet fever and flu dominate, with heavy colds and deaths reported. In Adame county courts paused for a week due to cases among jurors and parties. Dr Offutt of Hamiet serves as petit juror amid travel delays.
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Adame
Dr. Offutt
Hamiet
Batavia
Farmers' Week Round Trip Fare Details at Ohio State University
The Clermont Farm Bureau explains a special round trip fare to Columbus for Farmers Week at Ohio State University from January 29 to February 2. Certificates for the half fare return must be obtained at ticket offices or with the railroad agent, then presented at Townsend Hall to ensure eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio State University
Farm Bureau
Clyde F. Tom
General Passenger Association
University
H. C. Ramesower
Townsend Hall
Ohio
Influenza Precautions For State Residents
A mild influenza outbreak is spreading in the state with more pneumonia cases. The health guidance urges staying home with illness, avoiding crowds, limiting handshakes, and maintaining personal hygiene. Tips include regular meals, sleep, outdoor exercise, bathing, teeth brushing, good ventilation, and washing hands before meals.
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State Department of Health
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Batavia Woman’s Club
Sarah J. Hill
Stonelick Township
Testatrix
Imogene BD. Hair
Verna C. Hair
Imogeze E. Hair
Verna C
T. A. Mitchell
Inez M. Rapp
Recorder's Office
Sarah G. Hughes
Edward W. Sidwell
John Glascow
Pawel C. Moorehead
Moorehead
Benjamin F. Potters
John Dillon
Robert Garrison
James H. White
Francis O. Shamard
Fannie Bryant
Mattie D. Hastings
Neville
J. Blaine Aukeney
J. Blaine Daugherty
Jackson
Wm. EE. Bender
Clark R. O’banion
Monroe
Sarah J. Weaver
Mertie I, Studer
Isaac N. Crain
William T. Hill
Mary Foss
Tabitha Fishback
Bronelick
Lucretia Hopkins
J. L. M. Hopkins
Sue M. Brown
Sophia Wintring
George Danby
Hannah Tyler
George Barnes
Henry Bush
Mageveny
Milton Bee
E. Smyser
Humphrey Oe Eluasel Lacre
Mail Service
Business Men's Club
Clermont Farm
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