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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1929
Page
5
Notes from Higginsport recount a newborn daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Jamie and the illness and death of Mrs Croswell s mother. The piece also notes burial arrangements for Mrs Ella Hill and updates on local residents including Allen Gardner Harold Smith and others with social events like a flower bridge party and an upcoming theater showing Abies Irish Rose.
O L Adams of Lexington Kentucky visited J B Adams and family for several days. Mrs Helen Poss and her son from Pittsburg visited Theo Witt and family. Earl Warren and wife left for Florida after saying goodbye to relatives. Mrs Will Houser was ill with grippe last week. Della Clay and daughter from Dayton Ohio visited Mr and Mrs Will Ingel. John Warren stayed with the Gaskins in Athamasville while working in the city. Iblay left to visit daughter Rose Honaker in Whitesville West Virginia. Will Lungmus and wife Kaelin Topie and Norman Fagin attended an Eastern Star inspection at the Masonic Temple in Cincinnati. Dale Brumagen family and Freda May Eversul and Mary Shin of Mt Washington were Sunday visitors at Brumagen’s. Frank Ludlow has a new Ford coupe.
Henry Laub and wife of Merwin visit H A Hall along with Mrs Charlie Geer of Dayton Kentucky on Monday. Mrs Charlie Wilfert Jr visits her parents on Tuesday. Beulah Stricker of Linwood visits Mrs Richard Greager on Tuesday. Ralph son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Wilfert has been sick the past week. Minnie Nordyke spends Friday at St Bernard Jr and Mrs Claude Behymer of Cherry Grove. John Fetzer and daughter of Merwin visit E Behymer on Wednesday. Geo Kell of Cherry Grove visits M Alexander on Thursday. M Witt Madison Road undertaker who bought the Mary Belle Kyle farm adds a new addition and modernizes the place.
CORNER items show families visiting, moving plans, and weekend gatherings across Lebanon Amelia Lindale Oakley Mt Washington New Richmond Williamsville. Charles H. Troy longtime resident dies after illness with funeral set at Mt Moriah church March 2 conducted by Rev. Russell.
Mrs Christy visits daughter Edith Reynolds in Norwood for two weeks. Willing Workers hold all day quilting with Mrs Howard Snell hosting. Sam Glancy visits cousin Mrs Martha Thirey. Osa Snell of Harveysburg visits relatives. Rev Willoughby and families from Norwood attend Sunday. Chas Hendrixson and son move to Turner property. W B Knight hosts at Ye Inn Mariemont after Sunday drive. Suhre visits city home Saturday and Sunday. Wind damages Sipple wind wheel. Birdie Otten called to bedside of hospitalized relative. Sidney Mell and family in Moscow. Jester Housh in Felicity. Robert Henize listed sick. Mildred Housh and sister Lida Van visit Turkey Foot school. Lillie Dunbar in Felicity with Maggie White. John Black and family visit Dunbar. Mildred Housh spends Sunday with Lillie Dunbar. School supper Friday March 15 to benefit band. Cecil Wallace directs band for evening. Woman’s Club meets with Mrs John Snyder. E G Maddux and wife return from Florida. Baptist Sunday school to present play An Old-Fashioned Mother on Tuesday March 19 at town hall. Jack Holt feature at picture show Saturday night. Bert Atwood and wife of Dayton and Charles McCann and wife visit Mrs Kate Amann. Harry Kearns and wife return from visit with Hon Chas Kearns in Washington.
Miss Winnie Hill visits her brother Alex and wife in Mason. Miss Evalyn Sparks visits her parents in West Union over Sunday. Merrick and Joe Glancy of Greenberry spend Sunday with the Thirey family. W. F. Fomorin and family visit Huntington. Miss Marie McVoy with Hillsboro friends Friday. Gerald Snell and wife of Rosedale Ky visit Howard Snell. Mrs Elizabeth South visits I N Snell family in Harveyburg. Alma White Hunt visits relatives here last week. Miss Jennie Thompson returns home in Norwood after visiting her brother.
Mrs Schooley remains ill though improved and Mrs Sue Hawley is on the sick list. Mrs Joe Steward hosted a weekend visit with her mother at Norwood. Jerald and Bobby Anstaett visited their parents O Slye and wife Sunday afternoon. Alvin Anstaett and wife with daughters called on her parents Ilise Golds K Jones and friend. others called or visited in Ripley and nearby towns. The obituary mentions Mr Instantly feenet the uerar Hask roll of Afton as grandfather to Ames and George, with John Rine and Mrs Hawley also noted in the passing references.
Estle Hill and Harry Stamitts with wives visited Walter and Myrtle Dungan in Hamilton. Neighbors and kin from Pt Pleasant, Milford, Greenbush, Semeeas and Bethel share Sunday calls. An oyster band supper boosts funds, while the village celebrates electric service. Irene born March 7 weighs 8% pounds. families travel to Cincinnati and Maysville for visits. The 8. P. Club held a meeting with 12 members and guests. a doughnut sale and social at M W A Hall benefits the church.
Walter Smith and family relocate to his farm while Wm Clark and family move to the William Busch farm near Twin Bridges. Numerous visitors and guests attend at the Darby and Brannen homes, including Dr H L Wall and family, Mrs Lulu Wall, Mrs Helen Burnet, and others from Mt. Washington, Norwood, Cincinnati, and Bethel. A farewell party for the Clark family is noted as they depart the neighborhood.
James Haskell youngest of ten, born near Williamsburg December 25 1857, died March 4 1929 age 71. He married Emma Maham, had child Lizzie Zollars, later married Amanda Binkley with four children Harry George Grace Mamie, and grandmother Evelyn. Survived by widow, brother J H Haskell, six grandchildren. neighbors and friends offered sympathy and flowers. services conducted with Rev Fisher and Daily and Madam handling arrangements.
Mrs Pauline Leever substituted for ill teacher Moler during two days. J B Curtis recovering from flu. Residents attended Sunday evening service at the M E Church. L Jones and family visited Olsolauasl to try the new Chevrolet. J B Ireton and family weekend guests of his parents. Benj Hutchinson spent Sunday with his father. John and Ora Weaver visiting grandparents in Cincinnati. Ralph Coleman spent Sunday with his parents. Mr and Mrs Arthur Wise welcomed a baby boy. Lena Alexander of Elwood visited niece Birdie Warman last Sunday. Grover Stewart made a business trip to the city. Robt Genet of Madisonville visited. War yee a pop… grandfather is quite Stok.
Recent visitors to the Hauser home include Mr and Mrs Owen Lindsey Mrs Elizabeth Short from Cincinnati and Mrs H Troy from Locust Corner among others. Homer Smiths house had roof damage from a fire last Saturday and Henry Shickley will stay on his sold farm for a year. An additional gold streak was found on Nine Mile. Orion Lukemire of Bata via Ohio is appointed administrator of John F Lukemire late of Clermont County. Dated March 2 1914 Probate Judge C H Woodmanse E Davis Ely Ely attorneys.
In Stonelick township farmers report widespread thefts of chickens. Sheriff Roberts and deputies arrested Frank Boose after a break in at the Robert Brothers home near Owensville where Mrs. Sarah Brothers confronted him with a revolver. Boose waived examination and bonded to $1,000 for the April grand jury. eight birds were found in a sack. More arrests expected as winter losses mount.
After the Batavia school burglary seeking tournament funds, other entries occurred at Hillsboro and Washington with safes opened unsuccessfully. Deputies seized tournament receipts in Batavia each day, but no clues emerged about the Batavia robbery.
Visitors at the home last Sunday included Willan Siteay and his mother from Tabasco, and Albert Shickley of the same area.
Perry L. Green director of agriculture announced the Ohio State Fair will run August 26 to an unspecified end date, marking the first time in years it won t stretch into September. The event signals a earlier start for the annual state exhibition and may affect scheduling and attendance.
A correspondent notes there are worse fates than toughness, mocking moral panic and suggesting cynicism as a coping tool in a harsh time. The remark frames cultural attitudes toward resilience and skepticism amid shared hardship.
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