Clermont County Red Cross Chapter Expands to 1200 Members
The Clermont County Red Cross Chapter has grown from 10 to about 1200 active members in the past week. The county is organized into branches in Batavia Felicity Franklin Amelia Mt. Carmel Owensville Washington Bethel Monroe and Jackson with plans to complete by July and a county aim of 4000 members.
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Clermont County
Red Cross
Batavia
Felicity and
Franklin
Amelia and Vicinity
Mt. Carmel
Owensville
Washington Township
Bethel
Monroe Townships
Jackson Township
H. L. Nichols
Clermont
Warning on potato contracts by commission agents
Agents for commission houses push deals nationwide offering two dollars a bushel with digging done by others. In Newark area agents solicit crop options while farmers fear tubers left in ground to inflate prices. Officials will be notified and farmers urged to require a digging deadline and deposit to cover nonappearance.
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Commission
Newark
Licking County
Tax on Mortgages Aimed After July Eighth
After July 8 the county recorders will collect a war tax of one half of one percent on mortgages in addition to the regular tax paid to the county treasurer. Loan associations would bear the tax though they are not taxed, sparking debate over whether they should be and reduce depositor earnings.
Safe and Sane Fourth of July Observed Statewide
Many communities announce a safe fourth of July with plans for addresses, ball games and other amusements. Explosives and firecrackers will be dispensed with this year following statewide example.
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Batavia
Wright Browns Three Birthday Celebration at Home
A Sunday gathering at Wright Brown's home near Perintown honored three birthday women Mrs. Wright Brown Mrs. Rachel Moneyhon and Mrs. Sarah Brown of Batavia who could not attend. About 60 guests enjoyed a country basket dinner at noon followed by games music and conversation. The trio had jointly celebrated last year as well.
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Wright Brown
Perintown
Rachel Moneyhon
Sarah Brown
Batavia
Summer Vodvil for Red Cross at Town Hall
Crowded town hall last Friday evening hosted Summer Vodvil to aid Red Cross. Batavia Orchestra provided music. performers included children and adults with bright costumes and polished acts. Revue of Songs, Dolls Shop, American Beauties, Days of Ninety-Seven tableaux, and a final America Triumphant sequence highlighted the program.
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Red Cross Fund
Batavia
Doc Samson & Co
Madam Verone
Jeannette Nichols
Johnny Weaver
Alice Keen
Virginia Keen
Ann Parrott
Virginia Speidel
Mary Fishback
Martha Nash Baby Sue Speidel
Time for conscription nears as regiments rise nationwide
The notice urges enlistment as June draft nears with 51 new regiments for the regular army. It highlights commissions from the ranks for educated youths, no registration barriers, higher pay than past wars, and full expenses including clothing lodging subsistence and medical care.
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Congress
Appointment to be made for township highway superintendents
On and after June 28 1917 township trustees may appoint a township highway superintendent for each township under the White Mulcaly road law. Existing superintendents under Cass law will have terms terminated on the 28th creating opportunity to appoint new officials.
Fish Hatchery Near Newtown Plans Big Release
The Newtown hatchery in Hamilton county expects about 200000 small mouth bass to be released into southern Ohio streams soon with 600000 more slated for distribution in rivers and small streams next year after successful hatching in new pools.
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Newtown
Hamilton County
Ohio
Local Man Undergoes Successful Arm Growth Removal
Will Myrick of this place underwent removal of a wrist to elbow growth last Sunday morning performed by Drs J K Ashburn and Chas Belt. The operation relieved months of pain and trouble and he is now resting and expected to regain strength.
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Will Myrick
Draft by number system for national army outlined
Washington expects a federal drafting process using numbered registrants. Numbers will be sent to districts, and draft will be by number with local boards handling examinations. Exempted men will be replaced by successive numbers, aiming to train 625,000 by September with further calls as needed.
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Washington
Wilson
Farmers' Union at Summerside Forms Strong Cooperative
The Farmers' Union organized at Summerside proves a social and economic protection for farm products and farm supplies. It runs a store where members buy at near wholesale prices and pay with farm outputs. Albert Day serves as president as membership grows toward fall.
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Farmers’ Union
Summerside
Albert Day
Norfolk Lodge Attends St John’s Day Sermon
The Norfolk colored Masonic lodge and Eastern Stars attended the colored M. E. church in a body Sunday morning as Rev. McPheters delivered a strong sermon. The event honored St. John’s day with unusually large attendance and the lodge noted as one of the district’s strongest.
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Norfolk
Bids Sought for Primary Ballot Printing in Large Counties
Election boards in counties with towns over 2000 population seek bids to print August primary ballots for township, corporation, and school elections. Clermont exempt from primary due to no qualifying municipality.
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Clérmont
One Inch Shorter for O. N. G. Enlistment
An Adjutant General order lowers minimum height to 5 feet 2 inches for New York National Guard enlistment enabling shorter boys to qualify. The change expands eligibility previously blocked by height and invites eligible applicants to enlist.
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Adjutant General
Drought threatens early potato yields and garden crops
The article notes drought stress after a wet spell, worrying early potatoes and other crops as many acres are in bloom and need moisture. It reports corn largely spared, wheat improving, and navy beans being planted, with tobacco still to be planted in places.
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Navy
Profitable Week for Batavia Red Cross Branch
The Batavia Red Cross reports a busy week with over $115 raised for hospital supplies to aid American soldiers in France. Proceeds from a kettle, a picture show, and a community event totaled 203, and materials for 108 hospital shirts were donated. Membership grew from 809 to 360 with wide community involvement.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Society
France
Kain
J. K. Ashburn
Batavia
Miss Helen Weaver Goes to City Hospital as Red Cross Nurse
Miss Helen Weaver daughter of Mr and Mrs O Weaver left last week to train as a Red Cross nurse. She fell ill Thursday night and underwent an appendectomy Friday morning lasting 90 minutes. The operation was unusual and it is hoped she will recover soon. she had suffered from this condition for some time.
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Helen
O. Weaver
City Hospital
Red Cross
Miss Weaver
Woodland Park Dances Open Summer Social Season
The first dance of the summer season was held at Woodland Park last Saturday evening as the resort opened its social activities. Shockley's Dansant Orchestra of four pieces performed to great appreciation. They will appear all summer and their music should ensure these dances reach unusual success. Manager Roudebush is making big preparations for next week and a large crowd is expected.
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Woodland Park
Shockley
Dansant
Roudebush
Washington township teachers for 1917 18 named
Union Miss Margaret Wenzel Washington Miss Myrtle Lough Maple Dell Miss Hazel Simon Turkey Foot Miss Dixie Duvall listed as employed teachers for the 1917 18 term in Washington township.
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Washington Township
Union
Margaret Wenzel
Washington
Myrtle Lough
Maple Dell
Hazel Simon
Turkey Foot
Dixie Duvall
Pioneer Gone: Mrs Rachel Ernat of Milford Dies
Mrs Rachel Ernat, mother of Chris Ernat of Milford, died at home on June 14 after an hour's illness at age 81. Funeral from the residence Tuesday with burial in Nicholasville. Survived by four daughters and four sons. Hd Ernat of this place is a grandson.
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Rachel
Chris’ Ernat
Milford
Nicholasville
Hd Ernat
County to seek state aid for new five mile pike link
County commissioners approved a resolution to build five miles of state pike from the Hamilton county line toward Batavia and Olive Branch. It requests state aid and notes Highway Commissioner Cowen will assign a project manager to estimate costs. A completed link would connect Cincinnati to Brown County, pending timely contract award and progress.
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Hamilton County
Batavia
Olive Branch
Cowen
Cincinnati
Brown County
Here
Prison to Army: Elijah Hayslip Deployed After Release
Elijah Hayslip, freed from Adams County jail after an indictment was dropped, enlisted as soon as released. He had been charged with disturbing a Baptist church meeting in Jefferson township last November and has now passed the examination to join Company L for duty.
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Elijah Hayslip
Adams County
Spears
Baptist Church
Jefferson Township
Scott
Stephenson
Economy Speech Urges Frugal Living For All
The message advocates careful use of eatables, saving crusts for crumbs, cooking only what is needed, and stocking provisions at harvest to curb prices. It warns coal shortages persist and prices rise due to demand, urging universal thrift to aid the needy.
Clermont County Assessors Record County Wheat and Apple Yield Increase
Assessors' returns to the Ohio Tax Commission show Clermont county farmers increasing wheat rye oats corn ensilage corn and potatoes to meet wartime demand. Acreage for 1916 to 1917 rises across crops with total rises in wheat rye oats corn ensilage corn and potatoes contributing to a countywide increase of about 1 800 acres, roughly one third of the 1915 to 1916 rise.
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Clermont County
Tax Commission of
Ohio
Jacob Brothers Dies Suddenly at Newtonsville
Jacob Brothers died suddenly at his home in Newtonsville on Monday of last week. He was a son of Mrs. Adeline Brothers and brother to the Brothers boys of the area. He had been ill for some time. Funeral was held at the Baptist church on Wednesday with burial in Plainview Cemetery.
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Jacob Brothers
Newtonsville
Adeline Brothers
Brothers
Baptist Church
Plainview Cemetery
Substitutes for Canning Use Crockery with Lids
Crockery provided with lids for sealing proves fully satisfactory for canning fruits and vegetables, replacing glass jars in the process.
Bridge Repair Estimate Placed Before County Board
Surveyor Holland presented the county commissioners with an estimate to repair all bridges in the county. The cost runs into thousands, requiring a bond issue to cover the expense. Some bridges are in very poor condition and work should be completed before winter. Amounts range from small sums to about $1,000.
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Holland
Kellum Elected Superintendent by Clermont County Board
In Clermont county northern district 16 of 19 school board presidents met in Owensville to elect a district superintendent. Five candidates spoke as a reduced salary of 1200 replaces 1500 and H A Kellum won after five ballots, with Minnie Cast close behind. Kellum has earned life certificates in common and high school fields and taught in Owensville the past two years. The next teachers’ exam is Friday June 29.
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Clermont County
Owensville
Minnie Cast
Edenton
H. A. Kellum
Bethel
J. J. Brown
Jackson Township
Lee Parker
Williamsburg
F. R. Jordan
Jordan
Batavia Masonic Lodge Raises Two Candidates
The Batavia Masonic Lodge held a special Thursday meeting to raise candidates Pete Gunderley and Mr Day. John Weaver, master, oversaw the work with good attendance and a 40-chair banquet followed by talks on improving social conditions.
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Masonic Lodge
Pete Gunderley
Mr. Day
John Weaver
Batavia Fire Bell Ready for Tower Mounting
The Batavia fire alarm bell arrived last week and will be mounted on a 60 foot tower. A test of the one man nozzle was satisfactory and remaining supplies are arriving. The company will soon be fully equipped to meet any emergency and Batavia’s firefighters are noted as highly capable.
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Batavia
State School Aid Secured for County Schools
Supt. H. C. Aultman visited Columbus on county school business and secured state aid for several local schools. The current tax duplicate in some areas does not provide enough funds to cover school operating expenses.
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H. C. Aultman
Columbus
No Deposit Rule For Assessor Candidates This Year
The attorney general rules no deposit will be exacted of assessor candidates because no stipulated annual salary is set and earnings cannot be determined. Many received unsatisfactory sums this year with much time unpaid and trips made for nothing where Hat was not achieved.
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Ninteen
Florence Norris
Batavia Orchestra
D K. McDonald
Elizabeth Walker
Home Fish
Eiunk
Drouth
Pioneer
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