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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1924

Page

1

Williamsburg Bride Weds Clarksville Man In Home Ceremony

Lida Fuhr eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Fuhr Williams burg married Frank M Underwood a prominent Clarksville Texas businessman Monday June 30 at 10 am at her home Rev H B Phillips of East St Louis and Dr McCulloch of Batavia Presbyterian churches officiated. Pink roses and daisies adorned the room as Eleanor Jean and Martha Ann Fuhr carried rose buds. The couple left by auto for Cincinnati then train to their new home in Clarkesville Texas.

Lida J. C. Fuhr Williamsburg Frank M. Underwood Clarksville Texas H. B. Phillips East St. Louis Williamsburg Church Dr. McCulloch Batavia Presbyterian Church Eleanor Jean Martha Ann Ralph Fuhr Rettig Singer Charleston W.va H. J. Fuhr Mason Hesteline B. Dawson Charles Hoffman Elizabeth Evans Pauline Helen Walker Cincinnati Clarkesville

Batavian Honored at County K of P Session

Bethel hosted an all day session of county K of P lodges with many members present. Grand officers spoke and Gee A Keen of Batavia received a Veteran's Jewel for 60 years of membership and helped organize the Felicity fire lodge.

K. of P Bethel Gee. A. Keen Batavia Order K. of P. Lodge Felicity

Burglars Captured After Pool Hall Burglary

George Hugo's pool room was entered last Wednesday morning. Herbert Storber and Nelson Covey were arrested in Norwood with cigars and cigarettes from the theft. Identified by Hugo, the goods were recovered and the pair jailed. A special grand jury indicted them on three counts including burglary and possession of stolen property. Hugo's losses and Storber's family details noted.

Geo. Hugo Herbert Storber Nelson Covey Norwood Batavia Hugo Larkin Storber

Kearns Endorsed by Six District Delegates at Columbus

At the State Convention in Columbus the Sixth Congressional District endorsed Charles C. Kearns for nomination and re election to Congress with unanimous support from about sixty delegates. Kearns sits on the Ways and Means Committee and has backed Harding and Coolidge, except for one bonus bill split. He also supported the Mellon Coolidge tax bill and the Coolidge Hughes immigration plan.

Columbus Col D. Q.morrow Hillsboro J. A. Miller Winchester Morrow Charles L. Ireton Clement County W. H. Middleton Jr Waverly Eliza O'Hara Georgetown Thomas ©. Fulton Adams County A. T. Holcomb Portsmouth Charles C. Kearns Congress Kearns Ways and Means Committee House Harding Coolidge Coolidge-Hughes

Sunday School Association plans county group structure

Clermont County Sunday School Association officers met in Batavia on June 22. President A G Bagby opened with prayer as plans emerged for the year. The county will be divided into groups of three or four townships with each Vice President holding at least two conventions annually. A $600 budget covers state and county expenses, printing and incidentals. Mrs John Leever, Secretary.

The Ohio Eastern Star Riverside Park Milford America W. P. Clark Milford M. EB Flora Edwards Anna B. Johnson 22Nd District Georgetown Ruth Sticksel Newtown Mary Ellen Belle Kendell Sardinia Alice Friend Batavia Greenhot Edna Donnelly Loveland Herbert Renner Goshen John E. Collins Clermont County Sunday School Association A. G. Bagby Bethel State Association Y. P Zanesville John Leever Seo’y

Marathon Card Club Prize Winners Honor June Evening

Mrs A A Hutchinson hosted the Marathon card club on Saturday evening June 21. Winners were Mrs W D Davidson and John Harlow. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Geo Holland and family, Mr and Mrs W D Davidson and daughter Mary, Mr and Mrs Raymond Carr, Mr and Mrs M E Applegate and daughter Georgia, Mr and Mrs Elmer White and son Alvin Hamilton, John Harlow, Mrs Dr Haas and Miss Reena Hartman.

A. A. Hutchinson W. D. Davidson John Harlow Geo. Holland Mary Raymond Carr M. E. Applegate Georgia Elmer White Alvin Hamilton Dr. Haas Reena Hartman

Absent Voter Ballot Instructions for August Primary

Qualified electors unable to attend the precinct on August 12 may request an absent voters ballot from the Clerk of the County Election Board in Batavia. Applications must be filed 30 days to 3 days before the election. ballots are mailed with instructions, or cast in person at the board under specified timing.

County Election Board Batavia Election Board Board of Elections

Burdsall Families Celebrate Dual Dayton Weddings

On June 26, 1924, at 10 a.m., Rev. and Mrs. Burdsall hosted a double wedding for John W. Burdsall and Mildred K. Myers with attendants including Wynona Myers and Cora Smith. The couple, who marked their 56th anniversary, planned a Cincinnati arrival and a Dayton View home inspection before a Yellowstone trip lasting 4 to 6 weeks. Later that day Francis H. Stievnard wed Viola Layton of Amelia with attendants Joseph Magor and Edith Calloway, and the couple also traveled to Cincinnati before a short honeymoon.

Cora Smith Williamsburg Burdsall Cincinnati Harlow Miss Craver Dayton Dayton View Yellow Stone National Park Francis H. Stievnard Viola Layton Amelia Joseph Magor Edith Calloway Stievnard

1922 Vote Controls Primary Party Alignment

The August primary rules force voters to follow the party of their 1922 choice. Those backing Vic Donehay must choose a Democratic ballot, while Carmi Thompson supporters must take the Republican ticket. First-time voters may choose, but must back their primary pick in November.

Vic Donehay Carmi Thompson

Leaves for Michigan by train and car

Eli Speidel and family departed last Saturday for Michigan to spend the summer. His wife and daughters rode by rail while Mr. Speidel and his son Russell traveled by automobile. The dog accompanied by express shipment.

Eli Speidel Michigan Mr. B Russell

No Choice Yet 28th Ballot in Democratic Convention

The Democratic National Convention in New York entered formal ballot casting after days of committee wrangles and delegate maneuvering. By the 28th ballot McAdoo held a small lead with Smith second, with speculation that a dark horse could win the nomination as delegates grow fatigued awaiting a vice presidential choice.

New York McAdoo Smith

Detective Held Up Near Linwood Cliffs

Cincinnati detective Neil Myers of the United States Express Company was accosted on the Linwood levy near Batavia while off duty. After following his car the assailants blocked his path at Kline hill and fired blanks while Myers fired back, believing he wounded a gang member as the criminals fled toward Cincinnati. police alerted.

Neil Myers Cincinnati United States Express Company Batavia Levy Linwood Kline Hill Myers

Batavia Bank Plans Move With Survey of New Cellar Drain

The first step toward a new Batavia bank building was taken last Thursday. J. C. Babbitt was hired to survey the cellar drain to the Main street sewer, with work now ready. The old building will be sold and removed to make way for the modern, up-to-date bank home.

Batavia J. C. Babbitt Main Street

County extends June tax deadline to July 20

At the latest county commissioners meeting the time to pay the June tax installment was lengthened to July 20. The Owensville C E 8 Chapter held an inspection Friday night with many visitors. after the meeting refreshments were served and the chapter was reported in excellent condition.

Owensville

Golden Wedding for Mr and Mrs Kirgan at Home

Mr and Mrs B H Kirgan celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home near Amelia on Sunday June 22 from 8 to 11 pm. The ideal weather brought many friends from near and far as gifts including 150 dollars in gold were presented. A luncheon was served on the lawn and photographs were taken. Four children, two with families, attended though two Texas sons could not be present. Everyone left with wishes for many more happy years.

Amelia B. H. Kirgan Texas

Fourth at Bantam Big 4th celebration near Cincinnati

Clermont County Sunday schools and Young People's Division sponsor a July 4 celebration at Bantam fair grounds with games music from Bethel band and a speaker from Cincinnati. County Young People's Training Camp opens July 5 and requires registration by July 5. Visitors day is July 18 and closing day July 16.

Clermont County Bantam Fair Grounds Bethel Band Cincinnati Clermont Young Peoples

Cloud Burst Destroys Farms in Clermont County

A Saturday night cloud burst in Clermont county damaged farms from Mt Carmel to Milford. Heavy rain washed cultivated hill land and carried mud into New Town bottoms covering potatoes cabbage and other truck. The Rose Hill pike near Union Bridge became impassable and fields from Perintown to Milford flooded threatening potato and tobacco crops with possible rot.

Clermont County Mt. Carmel Newtown Rose’s Hill Perintown Milford

Pike Open Links Cincinnati to Columbus via Hillsboro

The pike through Owensville connecting two State pikes was opened to the public last week. It completes a main route from Cincinnati to Columbus by way of Hillsboro and becomes one of the state’s heaviest traveled and smoothest thoroughfares.

Owensville Hillsboro Cincinnati Columbus

Ditch Case Attracts Crowd In Wayne Township

The court of common pleas with Judge Tarbell presiding heard a Wayne township ditch case last Thursday. Many spectators attended to learn the proper drainage path. Witnesses testified as to water flow and who should pay. Mr Snider proposed fining all parties $500 plus costs to fix roads, a suggestion the court did not endorse.

Court of Common Pleas Tarbell Wayne Township Snider

Death from Cow Kick Blood Poison Ends Life of Farmer

Lewis M. Hoffman a 68 year old farmer living near Elenor died a week after a minor scratch from a cow hoof became infected with blood poisoning. He died at 1 20 p m on Tuesday. Funeral services were held at his home with burial at Greenlawn cemetery.

Lewis M. Hoffman Elenor Hoffman Mr. Hoffman Greenlawn Cemetery

Tire thieves strike cars near Heidlebaugh homes

Last Saturday at about 2 a.m. three tires vanished from the Red Cross Ford owned by Mrs Heidlebaugh, plus a tire and about 10 gallons of gasoline from Mr Heidlebaughs car and a tool kit and spotlight from Clyde Toms Ford. The two latter cars were in Tom s garage and all items except the tools were missing or damaged. The theft appears planned by someone familiar with the area.

Red Cross Ford

Clermont Farm Bureau Boosts Livestock Co operative Drive

Clermont county livestock producers pledge 289 cattle 713 calves 3238 hogs and 399 sheep totaling fifty eight cars to a new Livestock Co operative Association. Two solicitors will press for the 40 percent sign up as Brown county adds its effort. Ohio State expert John Slipher estimates Falhio wheat yield at 30 bushels per acre on Morford field.

Clermont County Clermont Livestock Co-operative Association Silas Vance Goshen Township Livestock Association Clermont Farm Bureau Brown County Brown County Association Clermont Association J. D. VanHouten VanHouten Ohio Warren County Hamilton Butler C. W. Morford Tate Township John A. Slipher Ohio State University County Inns Morford

College Republicans mobilize for Coolidge Dawes bid

Students for the Republican Party in Washington report college clubs at hundreds of schools will back President Coolidge and General Dawes. John Hamlin of the College bureau of the RNC announced. Alumni enrollment will aid a uniform door to door and meeting program with mass meetings and speeches this fall. Early meetings planned at about 250 summer schools in July and August with speakers from local and national bureaus. Times Star.

Washington D. C Coolidge Charles G. Dawes John Hamlin College Bureau The Republican National Committee Times Star

Public sale bids highest for Norman L. Burnet estate

Sheriff Rapp offered the Burnet property at Bata in a public sale last Saturday. Bids exceeded the appraisal with brisk bidding led by C. M. Long on the stump and many buyers present.

Norman L. Burnet Sheriff Rapp Batavia C. M. Long

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Sunday School Association Marathon Card Club Detective Bantam Frank Knauer Beeseerrees Reneeees W.S. Pangburn Franklin Ray Irwin Peneeee Res Renseenesearseses Chas. S. Ireton Satee Teense Eeneesene Jackson J.D. Payne Seb Eeenne Miami Milton Brannen Monroe J.C. Bauman Hoop Eee Mme Renee PIKE Perintown Farm Bureau Isaac Friend Clyde F. Tom
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