Republican Address Attacks Democrats Over War and Wastage
Hon. George H. Clark visits Batavia to address Clermont county Republicans. He criticizes the Democratic record on the war, taxes, railroads, and the Adamson Act, citing wasteful purchases, land seizures, and sugar policy to argue voters should distrust Democratic promises. He also notes farmers unpaid for seized lands and urges support for the Republican platform this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Clark
Republican State Executive Committee
Batavia
Clermont County
Republican Party
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Batavia Woman's Club Sets Third Guest Day
Saturday March 2 and Mrs L L Johnson host the Batavia Woman's club with the topic Our Country and current events Immigration problems. Speakers include Mrs Clark on American Prosperity and Mrs Hamilton with sketches and musical interludes. Songs include Star Spangled Banner Battle Hymn America and The Red White and Blue.
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Batavia Woman’s Club
L. L. Johnson
Clark
van Dyke
A.b.nichols
America
Hamilton
McDonald
County Health Report Emphasizes Roads and Disease Surveillance
A county health update links good highways to public health, noting rural road quality affects medical access and milk supply. It outlines Ohio Notifiable Disease Report System duties for physicians nurses households hotels and schools and lists reportable diseases with recent counts. Dr. F A Ireton heads the Health Department in Hamilton Building Room No 1.
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Ohio
State Board of Health
County Health Commissioner
Hamilton Building
F. A. Ireton
Hopping Arrives Home After Kidnapping Case
Charles Hopping returns to Bata from California with his kidnapped son. They reunite at home while the boy expresses no desire to see Murphy, now jailed here and awaiting trial at the next court term. Local commissioners met March 15 in special session with Lowe and Ross present. Shane absent due to illness, approving various bills for stone hauling, bridge work, utilities, postage, and supplies.
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Charles Hopping
Batavia
California
Murphy
Lowe
Ross
Shane
Bigham
Bell Tel Co
Walter Bee
Batavia B. of
P. A. Water and Light
de Chas
Mador Ss
Sfercer
Clermont Bun
Coyle
Jos
Laub & Pringle
HK. MoKeever
Tereas
O. O. Mattox
Oath
Wm. Meek
W.T. Robifing
Remington Typewrite
Kenneth Rice
Priv’er
Stanage & Co
Bert F
J.T
Ohaire
Supreme Court Allows Auto License Tax in State
The Supreme Court upholds the automobile license tax, requiring owners to obtain licenses within fifteen days. Rates vary by vehicle: passenger cars under 25 horsepower $8, 25 to 85 hp $12, over 85 hp $20, motorcycles $2.50 plus $1.60 per sidecar, commercial cars equal to passenger tax plus 20 cents per 100 pounds, trailers by weight. Manufacturers and dealers pay $20 per business place. Tax revenue funds state highways and local road repairs.
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Supreme Court
Probate actions in several estates including Hudepohl and Thirey cases
Last will provisions admitted to probate for A Hudepohl Edgar Philhower and Chas Thirey. Administers and executors filed inventories and appraisements totaling several thousand dollars. Private sales authorized for estate properties and bonds. Hearings set for March 18. commissions issued to take witness testimony.
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A. Hudepohl
Edward H. Scheutte
Caroline Johnson
Matilda Wright
Edgar Philhower
Jennie Philhower
Elizabeth Thirey
Ed H. Thirey
Chas. Thirey
Josephine Wilen
Virginia
Brown
W. B. Knight
Monterey
A. Brannock
Admr
Horace Owens
Minnie Gatts
J.H. Gates, Sr
Sarah Duchemin
Mary E. Knight
Chas, Thirey
Virginia S. Brown
Real Estate Transfers and Deerfield Club Meeting
Real estate transfers record numerous parcels across Tate, Washington, Wayne, Batavia, Felicity, Milford and Union Townships with sums mostly at $1 and a few higher prices. The Deerfield Club held a March 18 meeting at Mrs. O. E. B. Dudley's home with guests, dress discussion, and a future gathering planned at Mrs. Glancy's.
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Howard
Kell
George
Flora Bee
Tate
Jesse J
Hattie Preston
John D
Sarah Bee
Washington
Thomas F
Sarah A. Fightmaster
Sarah ©. Davis
Floyd C
Harriette E. Florer
G. B
Alma R. Huntington
Samuel McClain
Pierce Tp
Hoggart
Lon
Louella Fomorin
Stonelick Tp
Charles Francis
Minnie Mabel Carlton
Isaac
Ida B.grossnickle
Wayne Tp
William M
Mary L. Stouder
Clyde Philhower
Milford
Anton
Rosa Bollinger
Frank
Katie Schreiber
Batavia
Anna E. Pottenger
Morris M. Cutzky
New Richmond
Betsy
John Furgison
Carr B
Addie Altman
Felicity
C. J. Altman
Maude Duran
Thomas
Emma Bauer
Wayne
John B
Ethel N. Odoms
Grace E
Glendinning B. Groeebeck
Union
Simeon
Sarah E. Rice
Sheriff
Sarah E. Davis
Deerfield Club
O. EB. Dudley
Laura Wacker
Mia Patterson
McAtee
Chas Busch
Mary Maham
Cincinnati Shoe Co Raises Wages Again
The Cincinnati Shoe Company announces a 5 percent wage increase for all employees, the sixth raise of 80 percent since rising living costs began. The Georgetown Gazette notes the policy aims to improve living conditions and pay workers well, contrasting with dividend-focused leadership. It argues fair treatment yields lasting value and employee loyalty.
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Cincinnati Shoe Company
Georgetown Gazette
Children’s Hospital serves Mt. Auburn with open access
The Children's Hospital on North Main Street Mt. Auburn offers medical and surgical care for sick injured or deformed children under sixteen regardless of origin. It admits nonresidents, provides convalescent spaces with toys and games, relies on voluntary gifts, offers free beds to the truly poor, and welcomes visitors Mondays 10 am to 4 pm.
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Children’s Hospital
School Revenue Law Sparks District Funding Doubts
Clermont County School Superintendent notes districts may face insufficient funds under the new revenue law. He urges a three mill levy and explains state aid changes, the impact on smaller districts, and the need for sinking funds for pre January 20 1920 debts. He cites potential $800 minimum salary and widespread teaching certificates.
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H.C. Aultman
Clermont County
State Department of Public Instruction
Somenere
Clermont County Basket Ball Tournament Opens At Armory
About one hundred top junior athletes from Clermont County High Schools competed in the first annual Clermont County Basket Ball Tournament at the Armory Batavia on March 20. Teams from eight boys schools and six girls schools entered with finals honors to be played that evening. The County Athletic Association emphasized scholastic work as a condition of play, with cups awarded at 9:15 p m by County Superintendent J C Aultman to the Owensville girls team and Milford boys team.
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Ohio
Clemont County
Clermont County
Armory
Batavia
Clermont County High School Athletic Association
Quae
Coun
Seperinden
H. C. Aultman
Nortana
H. W. Ewing
Junior Red Cross
County Athletic Association
Countythletic Association
Association
Community Meet in Owensville Hears Rev. Anthony Speak
In Owensville Ohio on March 22 Rev William James Anthony addressed a community gathering. Miss Gladys Aber performed piano. A vocal duet by Vandine Hill and Eva Abers and a comic recitation entertained attendees. Anthony urged love for God and neighbor and compared life to a carefully maintained watch. Next meeting set for April 6 at Favrets hall.
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Owensville
Ohio
William James Anthony
Phily
Gladys Aber
Mary and
Marie
Vandine Hill
Eva Abers
Vincent Father Anthony
Heaven
Hell
Father Anthony
Favret’s Hall
Kearns Secures Wartime Rank Amendment in Army Bill
Washington reports that Congressman Kearns won an amendment during hearings on the House Army Reorganization Bill. The change places retired enlisted men who became World War I commissioned officers on warrant officer status. The move aids several veterans, including Clermonts, preserving their pay and rank. Also notes a marriage: William Woodward of Loveland and Mrs Walne Smith of Mr Holly wed March 18 at the MEB, with Rev Wilson officiating.
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Washington
Congressman Kearns
Mr. Kearns
William Woodward
Loveland
Mise Walne Smith
Mr. Holly
Persenage
Wilson
Obituary of William Baird of Brown County Ohio
William Baird born January 19 1851 in Byrd township Brown County Ohio died February 21 after a long illness at age 69 years 1 month 2 days. Survived by daughter Bertha Hoo and wife Lucinda Cochran who died February 25 1916. He joined Liberty Chapel then Eagles Chapel Church later Bethel Methodist after moving to Bantam. Siblings few remain Carline Maddox and Robert E. The obituary notes his Christian life and family ties with memories cherished.
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William Baird
John
Sarah Baird
Baird
Byrd Township
Brown County
Ohio
Lucinda Cochran
Tovthem
Bertha Hoo
Bertha
Liberty Chapel
Eagles Chapel
Hamersville
Methodist Church
Bantam
Old Bethel Methodist Church
Carline Maddox
Robert E
Charles
Father
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County Health Report
Hopping
Commissioners Proceedings
Recorder's Office
J. ‘C. Aultman
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Owensville Irls
Piereeeseers
Milford Boys
Bethel
Williamsburg
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Loveland Girls
Sanches
Loveland Boys
Kearns
Thomas Foster
Margaret Jones
M. B. Parsonage
Michael Reisinger
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