Batavia World War I era notes open with social and civic updates
Clermont Courier reports local society notes from Batavia Ohio including guests Mrs A H Clark Sayler Park and Miss Mary Fehr. Mentions James Burke Sheriff Swing and a probation officer. Also records marriages H Wood and Edith Treese Cecil Oligee and Edna Creswell. Col T Q Ashburn returns from Camp Sherman with praise for Garald Kes and Donald Jamigon Batavia boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Wood
Cincinnati
Edith Treese
M. E. Parsonage
Cecil E. Oligee
Edna B. Creswell
Williamsburg
R. B. Wilson
Col
T.Q. Ashburn
Camp Sherman
Washington D. C
Garald Kes
Donald Jamiegon
Batavia
Monotheism Theme Led by Rev Wilson at M E Church
Regular services Sunday with evening address at 7 45 and Epworth League at 7 45 p m in place of 6 30 p m as before Wednes day prayer meeting at 7 0 p m All welcome to attend these church services and events
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. &. Wilson
Epworth League
Tire theft hits festival grounds in Brown County
About six tires were stolen from machines parked in Decatur during last Friday evening’s festival. Authorities promise arrests soon and warn similar thefts are occurring in Clermont County. the guilty should face a workhouse sentence to deter such acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Brown County
Clermont County
Orders require candle inspection of eggs in Ohio
Columbus June 3 orders issued by Ohio Secretary of Agriculture N F Shaw compel all Otto produce dealers to candle eggs and provide candle certificates in boxes under the adulterated foods law. Producers and dealers are liable for bad eggs, and at current prices no bad eggs should be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Otto Produce
N. Ff. Shaw
Otio
Unwelcome Locusts Threaten Hamilton County Crops
The 17 year locusts are approaching Norwood and Hamilton County. Residents report noisy swarms destroying foliage and crops. People shovel up insects, cover with coal oil, and burn them to reduce damage. Egg laying continues despite weather, and the invasion concerns residents if the insects arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
Norwood
Grapes and Cherries Need Insect Control Now
Local fruit growers report insects attacking grapes and cherries, eating leaves and causing fruit drop and decay. Persistent infestation covers twigs and spoils crops. Spraying with black flag properly mixed is recommended to kill pests.
Swimming Season Cautions for Safe Water Fun
The swimming season is underway and youths enjoy the sport but warn to cool off before entering water to prevent cramps. Last week two drownings in a neighboring county involved swimmers entering water while overheated. exercise caution to prolong life.
Toes and Crows Leave Man Crippled by Shotgun Accident
William Simmering of Scioto County went afield to shoot crows that were stealing his corn. After bagging several birds he laid down his gun and it discharged, blasting away three toes and leaving him crippled for life. The loss of toes proved worse than the crop damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Simmering
Scioto County
Clermont County Schools Lead War Savings Drive Says Report
Clermont county districts topped the War Savings Sales conducted by public schools in the latest Columbus report. A new law makes the County Superintendent an ex officio County Fair Board member. Over 40 boards have submitted budgets to the County Auditor, while some districts receiving state aid have not appended budget statements to inform the budget commission of proper ratios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Clermont County
County Fair Board
Budget Commission
Cincinnati Shoe Company Rewards Workers With Raises
The Cincinnati Shoe Company in Bethel and Georgetown has granted its employees three raises this year, totaling 15 percent. Management says the boosts reflect appreciation for service and should boost productivity and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Shoe Company
Bethel
Georgetown
Churches raise funds for Missionary Centenary in county
County churches including Amelia Felicity Goshen New Richmond surpassed their quotas for the Missionary Centenary. Hillsboro district churches also reached their goal while others near completion as strong solicitations continue. The drive closed June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
Felicity
Goshen
New Richmond
Hillsboro
Camp Sherman assured to stay as title work proceeds
Government officials report Camp Sherman is here to stay with title examination by Quarantee Title and Trust Co. and an insurance policy sought on the Chillicothe land. The camp area is worth several million dollars and will likely boost Ross county real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Sherman
The
Enquirer
Quarantee Title and Trust Company
Cincinnati
Chillicothe
United States
Ross County
Soldiers Decry Democratic Speech Forcing Political Harangue
Officers and men of the 89th division recently returned from France say that in Brest they were commanded to hear an officer of the general staff deliver a speech described as a Democratic party political harangue. The address provoked anger rather than inspiration among the soldiers, with authentication from many who returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
89Th Division
France
Germany
Brest
General Staff
Democratic Party
National Republican
Castoria Ad Warns Parents in Historic Classified Line
Fragmentary notice references Fletcher's Castoria product with warning for children and a legal contact for W Sprague attorney. Read as a vintage advertisement snippet implying safety or dosage guidance from a bygone era. A terse line suggests a dealer or attorney involved in the notice.
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Recorder Five
A list of real estate transfers includes George L. Knight to Dora K. Marsa of lots 24 and 202 in Williamsburg for 1 dollar and many other parcels across Williams burg Milford Milford and surrounding townships with prices mostly 1 dollar and a few higher amounts such as 1600 and 1200 dollars. Names include Anna Pattison John Andrew Johanna Cutler Jams H Meeker and John Dumford among many others with quit claim deeds and transfers recorded by the recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Knight
Dora K. Marsa
Williamsburg
Walter Baldwin
Charles C. Houser
Pierce Tp
John H. Hudepot
Anna Staempfley
Loveland
Anna W. Pattison
John Andrew
Johanna Cutler
Milford
Jams H. Meeker
J. W. Crotts
Monroe
Regina Pfarr
John
Gertrude A. Riehle
Miami
H. L. Austin
George W. Meeker
Elizabeth
Frank Davis
John W. Roberts
New Richmond
Bord St. Clair
Harvey Storer
Lizzie Rust
Jennie Clark
Pt. Pleasant
Josephine Androit
John Dumford
Williamsburg Sp
W. W. Brock, Sr
Marguerite VanDrumbheller
Charles Jerhegan
Goldie Hebermeht
Utopia
Franklin C. Hall
Per & Ministrator
Pearl Wenzel
Moscow
John M. Pattison
Sarah Melvin
Sherff
Geo
Elizabeth Beversdoefer
Washington Tp
Dr J J Werner Pontist Operates In Owensville Ohio
A note from Owensville Ohio lists Dr J J Werner offering crown and bridge work with teeth extraction. A beagle found near Jalton’s is tan colored and confined to a bench. Owner urged to call Batavia 527.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Werner
E. Ohureby
Ohio
Jalton’s
Owensville
Batavia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clermont Courier
Clermont
Ore
Fnauirer
Courier and
Cincinnnat! Post
Qcurier
Cincinnati Times Star
A. H. Clark
Sayler Park
Mre
B. Hornaday
Gr Williamsburg
Mies Mary Fehr
Agnes Nichols
Bert Reed
Ily
James Burke
Fome
Sheriff Swing
Miles Deal
Harry Sindelei
Will Applegate
Kirk Hamiltar
Oxford College
Clarence Gray
Lexington
Anna Tatman
Tom Dodsworth
A. M. Jeffries
H. Woodmaneee
Citizens Bank
Ruth Kain
Tennessee
Fair Oak Station
Ball Park
Eva Leonard
Covington, Ky
W. O. Sadler
Clarence Ing Tie
Slade
New York
Nina Behymer
Harper
Kansas
J. R. Woodlief
Frank Harvey
Will Les
London
Qgarald
Common Pleas
F M. Clevenger
Wilmington
American Bar Association
Edward Kibler
Newark
Edmund Parrott
Fletcher
Clermont County Schools
Castoria
Ford
B. de
Troit
A. E. Price
Pierce, Ohio
Stonelick Townships
Monroe and
Union
Cincinnati Pike
W. Sprague
Baiarle
Recorder
Office
Skidmore & Chamberlain
Laub & Rice
L. Powell
Clermont Hotel
Earl E. Erion
H.C. Sly
Stanley Huber
Batavia, C. Alt
Genine Yellow Jersey
H. Goff
Mt. Crab
C. Miluts L. Snr
Insurance Mat ‘Insurance Co
No.1
L. Rr
Market St.b
Atavia
Juneliy
Airdale
R. L Norris
Mayaitf
Bantam Pike
Will. Divde
Lady Broke
Megrue
E. Hunt
Tabasco
Florence Coal Oil
A. J Owell
Jacob Buener
Wahov
Hoshen
Eckerts
East
Pearl Street
South Side Lower Market
Cincinnati Zoo
Priscilla Sun Bonnets
Women’s Knit Union
FORA
the Universal
Ford Motor Company
STAMM
Bell
Williamabore
Jackson
Clermont Co
Algo
Sterling, Green and
M. Slade
Route 1
Mary Behobert
Wm. Brothers
Morris
Lame
North Street
A. White
Eastern Ave
W. D. Simmons
Laurel
Carmel
Bataviauilding & Loan Co
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