Registration Day in Clermont County Sees Quiet Polls
Polls opened 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. with countywide calm and many exempted from service due to farm work, disability, or dependents. Clerks worked without pay as the county extends registering periods amid ongoing certification to Washington. A jury draw will select eligible service members, with precinct totals listed for Amelia, Batavia, Felicity, Miami area, and others, totaling the county tally.
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Board of Elections
Clermont County
Washington
Amelia—Bantam
Frste
Worthy
Fedets
Batavia Corporation
Orth N Ee
SOW
Cer Reine Eee
Franklin
Chile
Felicity
Rsstote
RGM Lessee
Qorden Ahaa Ee
of Rokbone
Milfords
Marys Cre
Ees
Perintown
Monroe—Laurel
Inorg Teh Hae
Ohio
New Richmond
Us West
Inorgd Faun Otto Raere
South
Pierce
Amelia South
Locust Corner
AMGHR
Stonelick—North
Owensville
Manthey Aim
Bassas
North
Washington—East
Moscow
Neville
Wayne—Edenton
Newtonsville
Williamsburg—East
VRE
A Cave Navy 40 Corporation
Col Miller Highlights Town Pride at Williamsburg Hautauqua
Col William Hamilton Miller opened the Williamsburg hautauqua with a lecture titled You Isn t Your Town It s You promising humor and genuine enthusiasm for home town spirit. A longtime small town newspaperman, Miller is praised as a human machine gun of common sense. Season tickets cost 1.60 for adults covering five days.
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William Hamilton Miller
Williamsburg
Protest Against Hen Tax by Brown County Auditor
Letter from M. L. Hutchinson of Ohio calls on Brown and Clermont county women to oppose a hen tax. She argues taxation without representation violates the U S Constitution and asserts women should not pay taxes on their personal possessions.
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Brown County
Clermont
U. S
Ohio
Batavia Boy Writes From Port Royal Marines Post
Dale Weaver, now in the Marines, writes to his parents from Port Royal South Carolina. He describes guard duty at Beaufort near a National Military Cemetery, a Decoration Day parade, and a march with Marines. He notes meals, training, and pride in service, while detailing cemetery facts and a view of marine life.
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Cliff Weaver
Dale
Marines
Port Royal
8. C
Tom
Beauford
Marine Band
U. S. National Military Cemetery
D. C
Samuel E Cornish Receives Justice of the Peace Commission
Samuel E Cornish was commissioned by Governor James M. Cox to be Justice of the Peace for Miami township on Tuesday. A 1916 Y M C A law school graduate from Cincinnati, he passed the Kentucky and Ohio bar exams and recently became Milford solicitor by village council. The Milford Record notes his strong Republican ties and promising future.
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Samuel E. Cornish
Jas. M. Cox
Miami Township
Young Cornish
Y. M. C. A. Law School
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Milford
Cornish
Patriotic Meeting At Favrett's Hall Owensville
A patriotic meeting will be held at Favrett's Hall in Owensville on June 19 at 7:80 o'clock to benefit the Red Cross Society. Speakers include Dr. Ter Willegar of Milford A B Nichols and EB Speidel of Batavia. The Batavia Concert Band will provide music. Public invited.
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Favrett's
Owensville
Red Cross Society
Dr. Ter Willegar
Milford
A. B. Nichols
EB. H. Speidel
Batavia
County Board Actions in Batavia Reelects Pattison as Examiner
The County Board of Education met in Batavia on Monday and transacted routine business. E H Pattison, superintendent of the southern district, was reelected county school examiner for a two year term. Amelia school was granted permission to become a first grade high school district. The Amelia board employed John Slye, formerly superintendent, as superintendent.
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County Board of Education
Batavia
E.H. Pattison
Amelia
John Slye
Lightning hits tree at Penn home along River Road
A bolt during last Friday's storm shattered a large locust tree at the Penn residence on River Road, leaving only a stump. Residents are advised not to seek shelter under trees during storms to avoid danger from lightning.
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Penn Home
River Road
Liberal Giver Supports New School in Highland County
C F Whisler formerly of New Market Highland county donated 2000 to the local board of education for the new school building. He said he prefers giving while alive to see the benefits and joy his gift brings to students. Milford plans a patriotic July 4 event at Riverside Park followed by a top county baseball game.
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Highland County
C. F. Whisler
New Market
Board of Education
Clermont
Milford
Riverside Park
Life and Faith of Foster Littleton of Bantam Ohio
Foster Littleton of Bantam Ohio born December 23 1844 in Lewis County Kentucky died May 28 1917 aged 72 years 5 months and 5 days. He married Adaline Bragdon January 5 1869 and left a wife a daughter Rose English a son John Littleton a granddaughter Rose Evelyn Littleton and several brothers. A life of industry honesty and frugality marked by deep faith and love of home he valued nature pruned flowers and looked after birds. He wrote poems and letters to his children weekly and prepared for eternity with steadfast faith in Christ. He was a loyal neighbor and devoted husband and father.
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Foster
Littleton
Lewis County
Bantam
Ohio
Adaline Bragdon
Rose
John Littleton
Rose Evelyn Littleton
Jesus Christ
Methodist Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Clermont County Federation of Women’s Clubs Holds 17th Annual Meeting
The Clermont County Federation of Women’s Clubs met in Batavia on June 7 with seven clubs represented. A day of devotions, music by local artists, readings, a notable sketch, and a patriotic luncheon followed, ending with an invitation for 1918.
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Clermont County Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Batavia
New Richmond
Vesta Club
Williamsburg
Clermont Civic Club
Amelia
Woman's Club
Progress Club
Milford
Bethel
W. E. Kain
J. J. Werner
B. Holmes
Leona Scott
Hauser
Red Cross Society
Mulberry Hosts Clermont County Sunday School Convention
The Mulberry community extended generous hospitality to the Clermont County Sunday School Association meeting last Friday and Saturday. Attendees praised the welcome and the event drew a strong turnout despite rain. Next session will be held at Williamsburg.
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Clermont County Sunday School Association
Williamsburg
Batavia Daughters of Rebekah Lodge Entertained at Williamsburg
The Batavia Daughters of Rebekah lodge numbers 84 were royally entertained last Friday evening at Williamsburg by their sister lodge. A pleasing program followed business with refreshments provided and all attendees enjoyed the event.
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Batavia Daughters of Rebekah Lodge
Williamsburg
Tax Time Opens for Farmers to Pay June Taxes
Farmers flock to town to drop contributions for the next six months as tax books prepare for June collection. Payment accepted until July 20 with township book availability and no additional charge by the collector. Deputy performs duties on county salary.
Ride in Streets Warns Pedestrians on Pavement Use
The article warns that pavements are for walking not wagons or bicycles and notes a skate incline on New Street drawing complaints. The marshal has been informed and violators face a stiff fine to protect walkers.
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New Street
Red Cross Society Grows With New Members
The Red Cross chapter enrolled 100 new members on an early registration day. Amelia auxiliary added members as well, boosting total chapter strength to 450 with Amelia and Owensville auxiliaries joining Batavia, all working toward hospital supplies, bags for soldiers, and weekly meetings at the schoolhouse.
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Red Cross
Amelia
Hospital Supplies Committee
Great Army of Humanity
Batavia
Owensville
Plant Beans Advice for Safe Harvest
Bean planting guidance notes timing after June 20 to avoid worm damage. Recommend cultivation every 10 days or after rain, only when the soil is dry to protect crops this season.
School boards face cuts for lack of funds
Washington H. S. plans to discontinue music art and domestic science next year due to financial strain. Many state schools face similar pressure as coal prices for winter supply have doubled. Boards remain undecided but hope to find a way through the financial squeeze.
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Board of Education of
Washington
H. S
Copperhead Snakes Sighted As Farm Field Digs Resume
George Hill Jr and his father on farmland between here and Owensville report a copperhead surge this spring. The son cites killing over 60 copperheads with a small dog aiding in discovery. One specimen was 82 inches long and as thick as a man's wrist. He warns snakes bother no one if left alone.
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George Hill, Jr
Here
Owensville
Red Cross Benefit Vaudeville at Batavia Town Hall
Batavia Red Cross Chapter presents a Friday evening entertainment at Town Hall on June 22 featuring vaudeville and music to raise funds for Red Cross supplies. The event aligns with President Wilsons Red Cross week from June 18 to 26 encouraging public support and cheerful participation.
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Batavia
May Dairy Report from Clermont County Tests
The Clermont Cow Testing Assoc. No. 1 reports 77 merit cows this May led by Auggie the pure Holstein at 1950 milk and 70.4 fat. Association No. 2 closes its first month with 198 cows on test, 23 herds, 56 tons milk, 6106 fat lbs, value $2510, average 27.9 fat lbs and 615 milk lbs. County Ag Agent notes separators not skimming well and milk too cool before separating.
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Clermont
J. H. Taylor
P. Reed
G. T. Brown
T. Bauer
Jess Jordan
Clermont Holstein Co
J. P. Hughes
Lee Kellum
Auggie
R. &. Head
Fern
C. C. Barkley
Jersey
Chas. Rosselot
W.R. Bushelman
W. B.smyser
W. R. Bushelman
County Ag
Subscriptions Close on Liberty Loan in District
Subscriptions for the Liberty Loan must be in the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland with the 2 percent payment by 12 noon central time, 1 PM eastern time, Friday June 15. Subscriptions postmarked June 15 are not accepted unless received by the bank at the stated hour.
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Liberty Loan
Federal Reserve Bank
Cleveland
Bethel Company H Holds 69th C V V Reunion
At Bethel the Company H 69th C V V reunion will be at the Baptist church on June 16. A fine program is planned and a good time is assured for attendees. The Baptist church ladies will provide dinner at a reasonable price.
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69Th C. Vv. I
Baptist Church
Bethel
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Teachers Bondheads Plan Lets Quitting Be Risky
The Richland Township Board of Education requires teachers to sign a $100 bond to finish the school year. The Journal Republican notes bonds are common, but if a teacher quits and is not released, poor results may follow. Better let him go if needed.
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Richland Township
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