Clermont County Plans Fireproof Public Building Expansion
Clermont County Commissioners propose remodeling the courthouse and public building and constructing a new fireproof structure between them. They schedule a public hearing in Batavia on March 27, 1911 to hear taxpayer views and outline plans including vaults, offices, and heated spaces with estimated extra tax cost about six cents per thousand.
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Clermont County
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Ohio
Batavia
Common Pleas Court
Market Street
Sheriff's
Prosecutor's
Probate
Auditor’s Office
Batavia Graduates Discuss Worthy 16-Student Class
Batavia’s graduating class includes eight boys and eight girls. The group, praised as one of the county’s best, features Emery Meeker Ralph Titus Nicholas Bernstein Lemon Larkin Elton Slade Gus Nichols Penn Walker Allen Groves and Hazel Moore Vetera Rice Edith Baker Rose Wasner Helen Bishop Nellie Goff Mary Brown Maude Horn. Graduation exercises planned for May will include a three act athletic drama at the town hall with 16 roles, date to be announced. Supt Jones and teachers express pride in the scholars and town support.
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Batavia
Emery Meeker
Ralph Titus
Nicholas Bernstein
Lemon Larkin
Elton Slade
Gus Nichols
Penn Walker
Allen Groves
Hazel Moore
Vetera Rice
Edith Baker
Rose Wasner
Helen Bishop
Nellie Goff
Mary Brown
Maude Horn
Supt. Jones
Pleasant Evening at Elmwood Club Gathering
The Elmwood crowd met at A. H. Clark’s home on Owensville road for a Friday evening of salads coffee sandwiches cakes and fruit. Mrs. Hornaday of Home City won the prize and J. L. H. Barr took the booby prize as conversation and games filled a late hour.
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Elmwood
A. H. Clark
Owensville Road
Ohio Tax Commission Auditors Meet on Real Estate Appraisals
Auditors from Clark Madison Green Fayette Clinton Highland Pickaway Ross Preble Montgomery Butler Warren Clermont Brown Adams Pike and Scioto counties met in Columbus on March 18 to discuss quadrennial real estate appraisals. The commission reviewed transfer records and statistical data and indicated values may rise to meet 10 mill tax obligations.
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Ohio Tax Commission of Columbus
Columbus
Clark
Madison
Green
Fayette
Clinton
Highland
Pickaway
Ross
Preble
Montgomery
Butler
Warren
Clermont
Brown
Adams
Pike
Scioto
Homeward Bound from Florida to the Edwardses’ Midwest Home
Mrs C M Edwards writes from Jacksonville Florida on March 17 1911 recounting winter in Florida and travels toward home. She details visits to Pablo Beach St Augustine and the Ponce de Leon hotel sights including old city gates Fort Marion and Whitney House. She notes weather shells and auto racing on the beach and expects to be home by March 23 barring Q and C strike interruptions.
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St. Petersburg
Florida
Pablo Beach
St. Augustine
Lee Hitch
Gulf
United States
Ponce de Leon
A. A
King and St. George
William V
Spain
Trolly
U. S
Whitney
M Pee
Local banks show abundant funds across region
A survey of area banks lists substantial deposits and demand and time certificates. Institutions include Amelia State Bank, Wilmington First National, Clinton County National, Citizens' National Wilmington, Winchester Bank, and others with strong individual deposits and sizeable capital, signaling a prosperous banking era.
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Amelia State Bank
Canital Eroc
Wilmington First National
Clinton County National
Wilmington
Capitaleiyte
Citizens’ National
iaRe Ganets
Winchester Bank
Omongri Croto Secrets
Farmers Bank & Savings Co
Peebles
First National Bank
West Union
Highelace No 2
Washington D. H
Ceveseses
Milford
Capitalieey Fae
Milford National Bank
Capital
Leon Chest
Neigok Ees
Farmers’ & Traders’ Nat
Hillsboro
Capital N. Eeee
New Richmond
Tsa
Clinton County National Bank
Ganitale
Aee Stl Fond
Moscow State Bank
RGA Resolves
First National
Batavia
Seve Ceeee
Fiohas Seui
Farmers’ National Bank
Manchester
Itownbesans
Blanchester
QO Siri Soper Ervesres
Citizens’ Bank
Felicity
GNI Sisie
Ss Sass
Loveland
Gaia Ree Hasie
Loveland National
Catia Seb Rebsdakyivarkatie
Paeetey
Ices Dee Dun
Cistere Natlask Hamersville
Cheat
Hawk
Merchant's
Owensville
Gta Deeer Ood
Bethel
Farmers’ & Een
Fire destroys outbuildings near Loveland on Milford Pike
Last Wednesday morning Loveland residents woke to a fire just outside town on the Milford pike. Stephen G. Jones's smoke house and wash house were consumed with almost all contents, but insurance covered the loss. Firefighters and Charles Koonta aided by his auto quickly contained the blaze to the outbuildings.
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Loveland
Milford Pike
Stephen G. Jones
Chas. Koonta
Clermont County Infirmary Fund Overdrawn Deepens Crisis
The Clermont County infirmary fund is heavily overdrawn after February, with $3,358.71 short of meeting next six months’ needs. Inmates require care while bills pile up, and directors face criticism for high expenses relative to levy history. Bonding may be considered to cover debts. Clothing costs for inmates far exceed comparable counties.
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Clermont County Infirmary
Clermont County
Brown
Highland County
Clermont county fruit growers form association in Batavia
An organization of fruit growers in Clermont county was formed last Saturday at Batavia. Officers include President J. C. Henderson, Vice W. E. Flanegan, Secretary Lowell Roudebush. Executive committee members are Lloyd Pollock, Geo Shields, E J Hutchinson, J W Dawson, John Gardner. A May 6 meeting at W F Roudebush law office will adopt a constitution and by laws.
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Clermont County
Batavia
J. C. Henderson
W. E. Flannegan
Lowell Roudebush
Lloyd Pollock
Geo. Shields
E. J. Hutchinson
J. W. Dawson
John Gardner
W. F. Roudebush
Clermont
Cincinnati
Lowell Roupgesuss
Company K Inspection Praises Fall Armory Drill
Last Wednesday night the fall company K held a public inspection by a regular armory officer. The men performed several maneuvers and the inspector praised them as up to date in all respects. Batavia expresses pride in company K and anticipates a new armory soon. George B. Krause of Altoona endorses Dean's Regulars for bowel regulation.
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Batavia
Clermonter Honored for Alfalfa Investigation Post
The U S Government Agriculture Department in Washington sought a leader to head Utah alfalfa soil testing project from April to October with a $1000 six month salary and expenses. Lowell Roudebush, noted institute lecturer, was selected but could not accept due to private business. He would have commanded 12 men in a newly created office.
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Government Agricultural Department
Washington D. C
Utah
Lowell Roudebush
Roudebush
Farmer’s Institute
Ohio
Helen Heinrici Hosts Birthday Party For Friends
Seven year old Helen Heinrici celebrated her birthday yesterday on Water street from 4 to 6 pm. She entertained several girl friends at her home with games and conversation and received many presents. She is the only child of Mr and Mrs Albert Heinrici. Refreshments were served before the guests departed.
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Helen Heinrici
Water Street
Albert Heinrici
Helen
Moore Couple Celebrates Golden Fiftieth Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John L Moore celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at home on North Street last Monday. Friends and family gathered to honor the couple who have lived in the area, raised three children, and are enjoying retirement with a five year age span noted among attendees. The home was decorated and guests brought many presents.
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J. L. Moore
North Street
Agriculture Education Becomes Mandatory in Rural Schools
Governor Harmon signed the Cahill bill forcing agriculture to be taught in rural and village schools. Teachers opposed, arguing curriculum time is already full and few students will pursue farming, while Ohio State University professors and agricultural societies fought the measure. The bill passed quickly in both houses and faced late opposition.
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Harmon
Cahill
Ohio State University
House
Senate
Widow of Lute Anderson Dead in Cincinnati
Mrs. Sarah Anderson widow of Lute Anderson died at her Cincinnati home last Sunday after a brief illness. She was about 65 years old. Burial in Union Cemetery here today. She leaves three grown children.
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Sarah
Lute Anderson
Cincinnati
Union Cemetery
Batavia Odd Fellows Lodge Sees Friday Night Growth
The Batavia Odd Fellows Lodge reports a boom in membership with strong turnout every Friday. Members are urged to attend and visitors are invited as two candidates are set to join next Friday night.
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Batavia
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Reverend Lucien Glark D D To Preach In Milford?
Announcement notes a church sermon by Rev. Lucien Glark D D from Columbus. He will deliver the pane sermon for 8 RB 8 West Post at Milford town hall on Sunday March 26 at 10:80 a m.
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O. V
Lucien Glark D. D
Columbus
West Post
Milford Town
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C. M. Edwards
Jacksonville
F.A
Eoston Courier
Treasury Street
Cassius
Clermont County Infirmary Fund
Fruit Growers Association
Company K Inspection
Dean
George B. Krause
Walnut Ave
Altoona,Pa
John L. Moore
Agriculture
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