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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1929
Page
8
The Clermont Courier notes the Legion basketball tournament begins at the Batavia armory tonight. Local attendees include Misses Nannie and Elizabeth Kennedy of Dayton visiting here Sunday.
Chester A Bordwell aged 82 of the Batavia area died Wednesday evening of pneumonia at his home west of Batavia. He leaves a widow and seven children. A noted Clermont farmer and Jersey cattle breeder, he owned Rocky Ford Farm below Batavia. He retired a decade ago and lived near town. Funeral from Olive Branch M E Church Friday at 2 pm, burial in Batavia.
Andrew Compes and Emmitt Moore of Peebles Corner Cincinnati were arrested in Cincinnati by Sheriff Roberts, Fred J. Croswell and Ray Huggins after a week of detective work for robbing Huggins store at Bethel. Goods identified by Mrs. Anna Huggins and Nellie Huggins. Both men deny involvement and a third suspect remains at large.
Incorporators include Howard E and Carr $8. Joseph and Gertrude Wilson. Batavia capital formed with 250 shares no par value and $25 000 preferred stock.
County Auditor office will receive sealed bids by 12 noon Monday February 11 1929 for one car 500 tons No 1 Borderland Key Sump Coal delivered to Clermont County Home bids must be marked Bids for Coal Commissioners reserve right to reject any or all bids B L Ketchum Clerk of Board of Commissioners.
Fred Rinehart born May 19 1884 near Lindale Ohio spent life as a farmer in Bantam and East Fork Creek area. He married Lenna Slade December 16 1910, joined M E church and Knights of Pythias, valued honesty industry and community uplift. He died January 22 1929 aged 48 years 8 months 3 days after long illness, eulogized as a man of Christian character and enduring kindness. Card of thanks acknowledgments to doctors, Reverend Fisher, Mr White, flowers and neighbors.
Edna Rust, who stirred concern by leaving her home near Hamlet, was found Wednesday after a seven day absence. She had taken a husband during her time away and is now back in her city home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Wright thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their baby Orville Richard Wright.
Clermont county tobacco growers report strong early prices and record expectations for spring. Among今日 growers, Waldo Daugherty of Straight Creek Brown county topped the week with 3,000 pounds averaging 412.70 dollars. Other prices include Win. Brothers 40, Rau and Mosbacher 47, Lou Bauer 82, J. Schurtz 41, Carl Beckelheimer 41. There is optimism of a larger spring crop.
A. M. Jeffries of Wood street died Saturday morning after a week of illness. He suffered a paralytic stroke and was respected in the community. A widow and three daughters survive. He belonged to the M. E. Church and C. C. F. lodge. Funeral from the home Monday at 2 PM, burial in Union cemetery.
The Dick Slade farm at Elklick owned by Rhineheart and Treton sold last week to Henry Hodge of Milford who takes possession March 1. The farm, a leading southern Ohio tobacco producer, has yielded thousands of pounds over 80 years and will be run by expert raisers. Hodge recently bought the Albert Seyler farm south of Batavia and seeks more farms.
The State Association of Township Trustees and Clerks of Ohio held a two day meeting at the Neil House in Columbus last Thursday and Friday with over 800 attendees representing all 1 38 townships. Representative John Hayden attended and urged better Clermont county roads and extra school funding, mentioning an $800000 deficiency appropriation for weaker districts.
The Clermont County Pomona Grange met for a full day at Mt Carmel Grange Hall last Saturday with strong attendance. Master F A Riehle of Milford presided and Deputy State Master J A Ashton of Williamsburg attended. Morning business and a fine noon spread preceded afternoon initiation and routine work for the order.
Columbus January 28 The old age pension bill resurfaces with Rep James T Anderson proposing a plan to establish 88 pension boards in Ohio counties. It would allow a maximum $25 monthly pension with deductions for higher annual income, and enables property transfers to county commissioners to offset costs. Backing cited from the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
The note extends a hearty welcome to all readers of the church services. The aim is not entertainment but encouragement and soul strength for those worn by a busy life on the front line. Schedule includes Sabbath School 9:30, Morning Worship 10:45, Wednesday prayer meeting 7:30.
At Palmetto Rebekah Lodge a regular meeting installed N G Ollie R Wood and other officers including V G Mollie Anderson R S Leona Weaver I S Anna Coyle R S to V G Clara Zurmuhle L S to V G Barbara Rush warden Ann Dietz conductor Belle Dumford financial secretary Lottie Schiezler recording secretary Bertha Rush chaplain Mary Lewis treasurer Nelly Grimes outside guardian James N Lewis inside guardian K S Rush Also at Batavia ICOF Lodge officers installed by M F Ross N G Geo Peterson V G R S Coyle secretary G L Mead treasurer KE S Rush warden Elton Weaver conductor Louis Bauer scene supporters Wm Lewis John Halbish G I G M F Ross I G Wm Brothers Lunch served after installation.
Mrs Harriett Dennison and Misses Bettie Dowdney and Orpha Wood marked birthdays Sunday at Mrs Dennison’s home. Guests included N B Dennison and family, W W Dowdney and family, Orphea Wood, Florence Speidel and Sue, Frank Yorkes, Elizabeth Dewdney, and Ada Gelvin of Cincinnati.
Readers report deteriorating routes in Clermont County with broken pavement and checkerboard patterns caused by inadequate drainage and construction. Officials urge drainage improvements and adherence to weight limits to protect roads.
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