Brothers In Court In Clermont on Four Counts
Coatsie Harry was arraigned in Clermont Common Pleas Court on four counts burglary two attempt to assault and arson all pled not guilty though he had confessed previously. Judge White set trial dates and warned of a 5 to 20 year penitentiary term. Conrad Harry faces similar charges and was later sent to reform school after a probation clash.
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Clermont
Coatsie
Conrad Harry
Norwood
Clermont County
Roberts
Court of Appeals
Cincinnati
Frank Thirey
Monterey
R. D. Hatcher
Williamsburg
F. C. Northcut
Blowville
Chas
Slye
Maple Grove
Lancaster Reform School Satureday
Coutsie Harry
White
Reformatory
Woman's Missionary Societies Meet At Winters Home
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies will meet Friday at 2:30 PM at Mrs. C. S. Winters home. Members bring thank offerings. Program includes devotional service and talks by Mrs. Weaver Miss Penn and Mrs. Lakemire. Full attendance desired.
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Woman’s Home
Foreign Missionary Societies
C. S. Winters
SOV
Eered Peete
Weaver
Penn Town and Country Church
Kain
Busy January for Sheriff Roberts and Deputies
Sheriff Robert Roberts and Deputies Meinken Croswell and Kain kept busy in January. They pursued criminals transported prisoners to the penitentiary and hunted stolen property. A trip to Circleville and Newport followed burglaries at Ray Huggins store. Branch Hill saw a hold-up and a grand jury convened with prisoners arraigned. The month ended with the last girl found and married, and Mr. R. aided by his deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Roberts
Meinken
Croswell
Kain
Roberts
Ray Huggins
Bethel
Circleville
Newport
Huggins
Branch Hill
Mr. R
Grand Jury Report Details 18 Bills Found at Batavia Session
The grand jury, led by Prosecutor Forrest Ely, examined 650 witnesses last week and found 18 bills while five cases were ignored. The report notes good progress and lists Anthracite coal for sale by Wilke Coal & Supply Co. Batavia.
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Grand
Forrest Ely
Wilke Goal & Supply Co
Batavia
Dist
County County Basketball Tournament Dates Announced
The county tournament runs for boys February 22 23 and 25 at the Armory Batavia with referees Fred Lampe and Jack Hunnicut and girls March 8 9 and 11 at Bethel High School Auditorium with referee to be chosen. Participating schools include Amelia Milford Batavia Moscow Bethel New Richmond Goshen Owensville Felicity Williamsburg. Drawing for divisions set at County Superintendent's office Batavia February 19 for boys and March 6 for girls.
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Batavia
The
Armory
Fred Lampe
Jack Hunnicut
Cincinnati
Bethel High School
Amelia
Milford
Moscow
Bethel
New Richmond
Goshen
Owensville
Felicity
Williamsburg
Clermont County
Fire destroys barn killing draft horses and livestock near Willettsville
A blaze at Roy C. Davis’s barn near Willettsville, Highland county, overnight Friday burned ten Belgian draft horses, six cows, and two dogs. The barn and nearby house were ruined, with farming equipment and feed lost. Estimated damage is $8,000, with partial insurance and lightning suspected.
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Roy C. Davis
Willettsville
Highland County
New Band from Cincinnati Knights Templar to debut at Masonic Temple
The Cincinnati Commandry No. 3 Knights Templar Band forms with Batavia Concert Band alumni such as P. F. Jamieson and A. C. Nash and plans its first appearance on Friday February 1 at the Grand Annual Ball in the Masonic Temple. About half the members are professional musicians from Cincinnati. Other joiners include Jos Kidd Batavia Ralph Homan Raymond Hamilton Harry Leslie Bethel Hugh Davidson Williamsburg David Kibler Marathon and Clif Hill Newtown Dr T W Needham.
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Cincinnati Commandry No. 3
Knights Templar
Batavia
P. F. Jamieson
A. C. Nash
H. D
H. GC. Nichols
Forrest Ely
Jos
B. Wasner
Clarence S. Slade
Kidd Batavia
Ralph Homan
Raymond Hamilton
Harry Leslie
Bethel
Hugh Davidson
Williamsburg
David Kibler
Mt. Crab
Clif Hill
Newtown
T. W. Needham
Marathon
Cincinnati
The
Commandry
Masonic Temple
David Heath of New Richmond Dies at Home
David Heath of New Richmond died at his home Saturday. He served as town mayor and was a prominent contractor. A widow and several children survive him. Funeral Monday.
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David Heath
New Richmond
Batavia Woman's Club Holds Meeting With Alice Richards Speaker
The Batavia Woman's Club met at Mrs. W C Bishop's home on Saturday January 19 after holidays and county quarantine. Guest speaker Alice Richards executive secretary of the Cincinnati Associated Charities spoke on helping the underprivileged and the role of trained social workers. Officers for the coming year were elected: Mrs S S Pearson president Mrs Martha Nichols first vice Mrs Ella Ansteadt second vice Miss Myrtle Wilson recording secretary Miss Emma Wilke corresponding secretary Mrs J J Kidd treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Woman’s Club
W.C. Bishop
Quaratine
Alice Richards
Cincinnati Associated Charities
5S. F. Pearson
Martha Nichols
Ella Ansteadt
Myrtle Wilson
Emma Wilke
J. J. Kidd
Treas
Well Known Man George R Taylor dies in Mt Hay age 78
Well Known resident George R Taylor died Saturday evening January 19 at his Mt Hay home after a brief illness. A longtime resident near the area, he was 78 and an active member of the Golden Rule Lodge Nicholsville and the Baptist church. He leaves his wife Belle Swing Taylor, relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held at O A Fagin residence Monday, conducted by Rev Charles Fisher of Williams burg. Interment at Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. R. Taylor
Mt. Hay
C.C. F. Golden Rule Lodge
Nicholsville
Baptist Church
Belle Swing Taylor
O. A. Fagin
Chas. Fisher
Williamsburg
Batavia
Women to hold record in new congress in eight states
The Clermont Courier notes a record number of women entering the new Washington congress, with eight states represented including Arkansas California Florida Illinois New York Kentucky Massachusetts and New Jersey. The illustrated feature by Elmo Scott Watson surveys these eight congresswomen and their preparations for duty.
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Congress
Washington
House of Representatives
Arkansas
California
Florida
Ilinois
New York
Kentucky
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Elmo Scott Watson
Clermont Courier
West Virginia man pleads guilty in Goshen jewelry theft
Edward Lowe of West Virginia pleaded guilty before Judge White to stealing jewelry from Alonzo Shore in Goshen. He was sentenced to the Mansfield Reformatory for one to seven years and will begin serving his term this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lowe
West Virginia
Alonzo Shore
Goshen
White
Mansfield Reformatory
Burglary Charge Against New Richmond Men
Jack Wooley and Adam Yanger were arrested after charged with burglarizing Chris Goodman’s grocery last Thursday night. They appeared before Mayor Chilt Bogart and were bound over to the grand jury. In default of bail they remained in Batavia jail. The arrest was made by Jos, Colonel Jr.
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Jack Wooley
Adam Yanger
New Richmond
Chris Goodman
Chilt Bogart
Batavia
Jos
Batavia Woman's Club Meeting Planned for February 2
The Batavia Woman's Club will meet February 2 at Mrs. Kidd's home. The program includes Pictures We Love to Live With Mrs. Ferguson Music The Kind of a Library I Would Put on Three Foot Shelf Mrs. H. L. Nichols Moonlight School Mrs. Colburn.
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Batavia Woman's Club
H. L. Nichols
Moonlight School
Colburn
Clermont County Fruit Growers Meet Annual Meeting Outline
The Clermont County Fruit Growers hold their annual meeting in Amelia on Thursday January 31 1029 starting at 9 80 a m Principal speakers include Holland T H Parks and A I Pierstorf from Ohio State University They will discuss spray materials and fertilizer pooling Bids are in and orders will be pooled A program covers fruit thinning apple blotch and brook's fruit spot apple scab spray service moth spray and table discussions Dinner is served free to all members
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Clermont County
Amelia
Holland
T. H. Parks
A. I. Pierstorf
Ohio State University
C. S
Brook
A. L Pierstorff
A. L
County Commissioners approve machinery purchase and services
In regular session January 21 with full attendance the county authorized an $2,865 purchase of an A 10-20 Model Austin Internations motor grader with bomber tires and arranged a payment plan of one third cash, one third in six months, and one third in twelve months at six percent. Additional items include cash allowances for various men and firms, plus a $5 weekly board stipend for Dorothy McGee and an order for 10,000 feet of white oak bridge lumber to be advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ausman
Delia Bell
Mdse
Henry Baudenistel
Batavia
L. K. Barrow
Bell
Ollie Clemons
Courier
Day & Co
Moise
Oliver Fowler
Stone
T. W. Fisher
Car Z
Garland
B. L. Ketchum
Lyle B. K. Co
Jos. Moller
Salars
Howard Manning
Agro
Geo. Meyers
C.O. Rice
Stati
Stakalta Mig Co
Rherith
Austin
Dorothy McGee
White Oak Bridge
Death of John L McAfee Afton settler remembered
John L McAfee of the old Afton community died January 14 1929 after a long illness. Born November 1 1849 he farmed beside his mother and wife Lizzie Towner to whom he was married June 16 1880. Survived by descendants and relatives, he united with the church in 1889 and was noted for neat workmanship and neighborly aid.
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John L. McAfee
Samuel
Sarah Madam McAfee
Afton
Lizzie Towner
Stanley
Clarence
Florida
Iva Meeks
Norman
John McAfee
Audrey Iles
Gratitude Note for John McAfee Family and Friends
The family thanks relatives neighbors and friends for kindness during John McAfee’s illness and passing. They praise Rev Fisher Mrs Davis and Mrs Fisher for visits songs and floral gifts and acknowledge Ora Lanham and Daisy for care. Signed Iva Meek and Clarence McAfee.
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John McAfee
Rev. Fisher
Davis
Fisher
Ora Lanham
Daisy
Daisy & Madam
Iva McAfee Meek
Clarence McAfee
Inheritance Tax Assessed on Morrow Estate
Highland county probate court sets inheritance tax on D Q Morrow estate at 2580.50 with a net value of 182683.35. Under the will Elizabeth C Morrow is named sole beneficiary.
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Highland County
D. Q. Morrow
Elizabeth C. Morrow
Court filings show multiple final accounts and inventories
Executors and administrators file final accounts and inventories across several estates. Net values range from 744.27 to 1986 with various beneficiaries including widows, sons, and multiple heirs. Some estates exempt from inheritance tax while others list specific tax, bond, and guardian details. Sale of John Lillich estate is confirmed.
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David Lilliech
Sallie J. White
Martha Davis
Edgar Benton Osborn
Madison M. Hall
Helen Hilda Schlotterbek
Ledna Elliott
Chris Reisinger
Thomas S. Thomas
Nettie B. Arthur
Homer G. Arthur
Ray Bogart
D. W Roberts
Edith Lancaster
Bell Day
Anna Laura Reeves
Eliza Caroline Woodruff
C. L
Everett Woodruff
Eldie Lewis
Lowell Roudebush
J. P. Walker
Alberta Walker
G. W. Gatch
Mary E Dennis
Geo
BE. Whitaker
Hassie
Reed
Joan Herron
Bell Compton
John Lillich
Property Transfers and a Court Continuance Noted
A sequence of land and lot transfers in Milford Miami Two Miamiville Branch Hill Batavia Goshen and Pierce Townships are listed with $1 payments. A Wymer brothers case on a capial order for non support of their invalid mother saw a continuance with only two appearing due to work absence and sickness.
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Sue G
Edward J. Walker
Millard
Edyth Z. Denniston
Milford
Geo
Stella Hoffman
Luther C
Gladys Manning
Miami
Geo. H
Jennie D. Eveland
Perry Ray
Miamiville
Margaret Creger
Hattie Ramsey
Myrtle Hendrixson
Ernest Nash
Pierce Two
J. F. Doll Et al
Branch Hill
Thomas O’maley
Margaret O’maley
Batavia
Mary Elizabeth Moore
Wilmer ‘Ward McNeal
Pierce
Robert B. Willey
Ezra C. Varney
Rita Crowe
John Herfurth, Sr
Goshen
Wymer
Farm Bureau News from Cler mont County Annual Meeting
The Cler mont County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting at Batavia Town Hall on January 26. Officers reelected were Jr. Thos. Brooks president, Jr. Robert Caldwell vice president, and Ray Stoddard secretary and treasurer. Delegates to Columbus were Caldwell as speaker and E. C. Malott as alternate. Brooks and C D. Wedding as alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Farm Bureau
Batavia
Thos. Brooks
Newtonsville
Robert Caldwell
Owensville
Ray Stoddard
Olive Branch
Columbus
Ohio Farm Bureau
E. C. Malott
Llos. Brooks
C D. Wedding
M.D. Lincoln
Ohio Farm Bureau Corporation
P. O. Wilson
Cincinnati
Eastern States Company
Farm Bureau
WLW
WSA
Banks gain temporary injunction on taxes in Columbus
The Columbus, Huntington and Ohio National Banks won a temporary injunction from Federal Judge Ben W. Hough restraining the Franklin county treasurer from collecting taxes on the banks’ 1928 capital stock. The suit argues Ohio law taxes bank stock but not similar competitors, alleging discrimination. a similar case covering parts of 1926 and all of 1927 is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Huntington
Ohio National Banks
Ben, W. Hough
Franklin County
Ohio
National Bank
Dog license tag sales steady in Clermont County
Clermont county reports 2220 dog license tags sold this year, about the same as last year. Call on J. Fuhr of Plumbeilliamsburo Ohio for hot and cold water bath and toilet service in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuhr
Plumbeilliamsburo
Ohio
Clermont County
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League of Loving Hearts
Lakemire
Grand Jury
LaMaceda Club
Norwood All-Pals
U. B. Church
Sylvester Sanford
Galesburg
Illinois
Farm Bureau News
Cincinnati Post
Mar Ion Wentz
A. W. Marion
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