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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1925
Page
1
William Jennings Bryan, three time Democratic presidential nominee, died in Dayton Tennessee this afternoon. Physicians attributed death to heart dilation after he slept through a heavy dinner and a late awakening revealed he was gone. Mrs Bryan said burial would be at Arlington National Cemetery with details to follow.
A Loveland business delegation urged Clermont County Commissioners to authorize immediate construction of a new bridge over O Banion creek. Mayor A W Cutter Dr F H Lever and others submitted their case as officials promised to study a cost estimate and explore bond financing while noting the bridge ranks among the county’s busiest roads.
United States Geological Survey figures show Ohio used cement in 1924, ranking sixth among states. Ohio’s seven mills produced 4,599,000 barrels, about 18,396,000 sacks, with 657,000 barrels on hand at year end. Ohio stands as a pioneer in cement manufacture and a large producer.
House guests for the summer at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Fulton 1185 East First Street are Mrs. Fulton’s sister Mrs. A S Johnson of Cincinnati and Mr. Fulton’s sister Mrs. O B Cain of Morrow Ohio. The two women arrived in early July and will tour California via planned drives visiting the state before returning east by way of San Francisco and Salt Lake City.
Bert Lohman arrived in Batavia with a shipment of pheasants from the State Bird Farm Wellington Ohio. He was met by Protector Frank W Stagg and birds were released at the State game refuge beyond the village. Two weeks ago Lohman carried fifteen hundred young bass released in the East Fork area. Georgetown defeated Mt Orab 8 to 8 at Mt Orab as Anstaett held Mt Orab to six hits and 12 strikeouts. Mt Carmel won 10 to 9 at Bethel on their home grounds. Mt Carmel is going strong.
Batavia items from 25 years ago note the 59th Ohio veterans reunion set for Oct 6 at Batam fair ground with Batavia band. Power house firing begins Sept 19 1900 as electric lights debut. repairs on the Lee home. fire destroys and rebuilds Clermont hotel. Major Penn joins Gen Grant’s staff. local jani tor injured. ship of local houses and businesses updated. Baseball season closes countywide with Bloomer Girls vs Batavia. Batavia Telephone Co. poles set. Bethel Gun Club event Nov 1. shooting incident at Newtonsville. Ed Bishop and wife visit Amelia. Gaylord Hulick buys Little Zion church to convert to residence. Nov 15 star shower predicted. Bell planned for Clermont hotel. Batavia Milford football game. Shore Acres and Stonelock post offices changes.
Frank W. Stagg of Batavia has been named game warden for Clermont county and is now in charge of enforcing the law. The civil service appointment fills a vacancy left open for some time. He is regarded as a fair man who will administer duties impartially.
A Marathon and vicinity group spent Sunday at Stonelick for a full day outing. Attendees and families included L. F. Coleman W. C. Ferree Ora Cramer Mack Reynolds C. H. Stamm Henry Moyer and kin Robert Reynolds Mark Atechley Jay Campbell and wives Grandma Reynolds. The event was enjoyed and the annual picnic deemed improving. Read it in The Courier first.
Briga d er General Dion Williams a noted Marine Corps figure will serve as assistant to Major General John A Lejeune commandant of the Marine Corps Williams will oversee executive details at headquarters and begin his duties Monday He is known for leading the Marine Expeditionary Force at Quantico and has been at Marine Headquarters for a year.
Reports from Gallipolis Ohio say the Pomeroy Board of Education dismissed every public school teacher. More than 380 instructors were fired for refusing to sign nine month contracts and accept month to month pay.
Well known resident Mrs Anna Mefford wife of the late W P Mefford died at her Felicity home on Monday July 20 Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p m from the residence The Mefford couple served as superintendent and matron of the County Home at Batavia for four years and earned many warm friends among local citizens.
Interest grows over the appointment of a new director of highways as L A Boulay leaves office in August ending a two year term. The post carries a 6500 yearly salary and may see several candidates named by Gov Donahey who has not revealed a shortlist. Boulay will resign likely August 1 and is unlikely to seek another term after a recent clash with the governor.
Traffic Judge Joseph H. Woeste sentenced Franklin Smith a Town Taxi Cab driver of 917 Betts street to six months in jail on a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He also was fined 100 dollars plus costs. The Enquirer notes the case and calls for enforcement in small towns. Prof H F Lutz of Cincinnati Bible Seminary preaches at New Richmond Christian Church on August 2 to discuss The Message of II Corinthians and What Shall We Eat.
The M E Sunday School of Williamsburg hosts an outing on the Owensville fair grounds tomorrow Thursday. All members are expected to attend for a day of recreation and entertainment with games amusements and a basket dinner. Good music will accompany the event.
Clermont County Medical Society meets in Batavia Ohio on Wednesday July 29 1925 at 1 30 p m CST to outline plans for a Public Health Education Campaign against the Initiative Chiropractic Bill meeting called at the request of Ohio State Medical Association Dr C C Davison president Allan B Rapp secretary urges attendance
Farmers in the section sold two car loads of first grade wheat last week to a foreign buyer at 1.50 delivered per car. The oat crop was short but expected to yield a fair amount when threshed.
Joseph Smith aged 64 of Cincinnati was found dead in bed at his summer home near Ten Mile last Friday after a brief visit with a friend. Dr Mott pronounced natural causes and his body was taken to White Undertaking New Richmond for burial in St Joseph Cemetery on Saturday. Gus Hulick sold Water street property to Lake Scarce and wife with possession in thirty days. comfortable home with light water and cellar offered.
For weeks residents prayed for rain as crops burned. Abundant rain arrives and continues, leaving the area soaked and threshing ongoing. Grain yields improve beyond initial expectations.
The Batavia Band concerts draw larger crowds every Thursday with more fans complimenting the good programs. Parking fills long before start time as people travel from miles away to enjoy the music.
The Owensville fair will run August 18 to 21 with enhanced grounds parking and better accommodations. Races are expected to draw large crowds as many good horses have been entered for the event. It emphasizes community pride and a boost for the fair.
Ohio reports 24,595 4-H club members this year, 3,745 more than last year, the highest total in state history. Clermont enrolls 25, Adams 50, Wood 704, Butler 678, Washington 599. Members must complete a summer task such as raising livestock or mastering sewing or cooking across 12 available projects. Ohio State University.
Batavia prepares for opening as exterior work wraps up. Interior work advances with partitions locks and marble wainscoting planned. Electric fixtures and furnishings await placement while the street clock on the front awaits installation for public convenience.
A. C. Miller of Indian Hill was arrested by Sheriff Croswell in Batavia on a charge of embezzling 800 dollars from Peebles Corner Realty Co. He kept part of the real estate commission and blamed bad luck. Detective Jack McDermott brought him to police court Saturday morning. Miller admits using funds personally and cites business failures as cause.
Mrs. Hattie Wymer’s house on Wood Street narrowly escaped destruction Sunday morning when an electric iron left plugged in while she prepared to leave caused the ironing board to catch fire. Smoke was seen from the windows and the blaze was quickly put out before reaching a coal oil lamp nearby.
Poultry expert E L Dakan from Ohio State University outlines culling guidance for early molting hens. Early molt signals lower past year performance and reduced future laying, especially in hard to skin yellow breeds like Orpingtons and Minorcas.
In Clermont county five applications for dance halls and skating rinks were filed under the new law that took effect July 21. Only Will Roudebush obtained a permit for Woodland Park. The remaining establishments face possible closure and court action.
A public sale at 1 o'clock p m on August 1 1925 will occur at the seller's residence one mile south of Williamsburg on Williamsburg and Bantam pike. Items include wagons, plows, harrows, machinery, milk equipment, harness, tools and household goods. Auctioneers W L Miller and A M Ellis report usual terms. Additionally the State Fish and Game Department plans two dams on White Oak creek to create a fishing ground and Game Warden Srouse pushed the project.
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