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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1923

Page

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Clermont County Boards of Education Meet in Batavia

The annual meeting of Clermont County boards of education will be held Monday April 2 1928 at 1 p m at the Court House Batavia. Program includes call to order truancy address by P E Wilson round table topics on county fair exhibits school needs centralization start dates for schools one room school service and transportation and compulsory attendance law.

Boards of Education of Clermont County Court House Batavia P. E. Wilson George M. Morris Boards of Education

Hard ing to Seek 1924 Nomination Unopposed

Attorney General Daugherty in Miami says President Harding will be unopposed for the 1924 Republican nomination. He notes no change in the platform, aims at untangling war problems, cutting expenditures and taxes, enforcing law, and applying business principles to government. No active campaign until after the Republican National Committee meeting in December.

Miami Fla Daugherty Harding Republican National Committee

Ohio counties face rising bonded debt in 1922

A Columbus report lists each of Ohio’s 88 counties bonded indebtedness for four years, highlighting figures for 1922. Vinton has the least at 89,800 while Cuyahoga tops at 172,187,447, with highways and turnpikes cited as partly driving the increase.

Ohio Columbus Adams County Baten Clermont Hamilton Bighland Vinton County Cuyahoga

Farm Woman's Club Hosts March Meeting

Mrs. Geo. M. Caldwell hosted Hast Fork Progressive Farm Woman's Club on March 16 with visiting guests Mr. and Mrs. Craignaile of Greenberry and Mrs. Emma Mulloy. The program included songs, readings, quotations, music by Caldwell siblings, a discussion led by W. B. Christie, a Penny March contest, and a luncheon.

Geo. M. Caldwell Hast Fork Progressive Farm Woman’s Club Craignaile Greenberry Emma Mulloy Poor Richard Harlow Mulloy Caldwell Christie George and Grega Caldwell Hamilton Farm Woman's Club W. EB. Christie Rowan Penny March

Farm sale announced for March 81 misprint at 1 p m

C G Ellis of Withameville sells the Wm Ellis place on Saturday March 81 at 1 pm with 2 cows 7 pigeons and farmhouse goods plus a collie dog. Auctioneer A M Ellis Geo Henderson handled duties. A separate note says a wild duck with a broken neck was found below town by Geo Henderson recently while on duty.

C. G. Ellis Withameville Wm. Ellis Place A. M. Ellis Geo. Henderson Tis

Clermont County Teachers' Association Holds Meeting at Milford High

Clermont County Teachers assemble at Milford High School Auditorium with music from Milford chorus and an address by Julius Buening on Abraham Lincoln. A. A. Maysilles of Montgomery county speaks on education and community fit, followed by a dinner in pink and lavender decor.

Clermont County Teachers’ Association Milford High School John H. Butler Milford Julius Buening Batavia Abraham Lincoln A. A. Maysilles Montgomery County Milford Mothers’ Club Supt. Schopmeyer Estella Anstaett Twees Newtonsville Clermont County Pattison Miranda County Institute Bethel Berry Susan Brown

Clermont County Dog Catcher Starts Rounds

Kyle Mover, Clermont County’s legal dog catcher, began rounds to seize untagged dogs as tax delinquencies rose. The county provided a truck with a 50-dog cage. his first trip through Williamsburg Township captured 17 dogs, some of which were suitable for redemption by paying due taxes and pound feed costs. Treat your dog kindly. he welcomes owners.

Kyle Mover Clermont County Kyle Willamsburg Township

Death of Civil War Veteran John Burrell in East Batavia

John Burrell aged 84, Civil War veteran and respected local Black citizen, died suddenly at his son-in-law James Brower’s home in East Batavia after being found dazed in the yard. He leaves a widow and three children. burial is planned for Sunday.

John Burrell James Brower East Batavia

Bethel Lodge to Celebrate 70th Anniversary Event

KF Bethel lodge No 220 marks its 70th anniversary on March 31 at the IOOF hall. All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs and families expected, with an egg roast and lunch from 6 to 8 o’clock, program at 8:80 in the lodge room noted as the finest in the county. Death-cert license number remark included.

Bethel Lodge C. F. Hall Odd Fellows

Red Cross Work Seeks Clermont County Garment Quota

From Washington Division comes a plea for Clermont County Chapter to accept a quota of bath es pajamas sweaters and sleep wear for disabled soldiers in hospitals. Miss Mary Homan of Batavia is County Chairman guiding volunteers. local townships are responding as the order awaits material and instructions. Baseball plans in Batavia for a Saturday league are under way as many local youths organize a team for the season.

Washington American Red Cross Clermont County Red Cross Misa Mary Homan Batavia Ohio Miss Homan Miss Bethel Geo. Wakefield Loveland Robert Eveland Miamiville Robert Davis New Richmond Minnie Kuhn Milford Harry Britton Williamsburg Wiggins Amelia Foster Altman Brice Hendrixson Felicity Chas Daugherty Monterey J. B. Davie Carmel E. J. Justice Geo. McCulloch Offutt Minnie Kohn Geo. Maxfield Home Service Committee Winifred Davis Alma Horn Mary Homan Grace Bartlow Amelia High School

Births and passing of May Evanshine Mersfelder in Ohio

May Evanshine Mersfelder, born near New Richmond Ohio in 1871, died March 15 at age 62. She married Daniel Mersfelder in 1908 and had one daughter. survived by husband, daughter, two grandchildren, mother, two sisters, four brothers, and many relatives. She joined the Methodist Episcopal church in youth and expressed readiness for her home above.

May Ludwig Rebecca Evanshine New Richmond Ohio Daniel Mersfelder Methodist Episcopal Church

Card of Thanks for a Loss

The bereaved family expresses sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after the loss of their wife and mother May Evanshine Meretelder They thank Rev Dexter pall bearers organist singers and floral donors for the many offerings

Think Before You Speak Ad Lesson From Local Exchange

A farmer carrying an express package is confronted by a merchant who complains he did not buy goods. The farmer fires back urging the merchant to advertise in the local paper to raise awareness and support the community, prompting a call for more homegrown ads.

I O O F Anniversary Held In Batavia On Saturday

The Hill District Odd Fellows lodges plan a Batavia event for April 28, though the official date is the 25th. A Saturday program includes a large dinner and afternoon entertainment. A committee from each lodge will refine the program and announce details soon. Good speakers are expected.

Odd Fellows Hill Batavia Odd Fellows’ Committee

Jersey Breeders Club Plans April Meeting

The Clermont County Jersey Breeders Club will convene in Batavia on Saturday April 7 to discuss feeding problems of dairymen. Members and prospective members must declare intent to retain membership for 1928 by the meeting, as the annual enrollment list will be sent to the State organization.

Clermont County Jersey Breeders Club Batavia

County Commissioners Proceedings Document Dated 1923

The minutes list numerous bills approved by the county commissioners including payments to Clermont Pub Co, Goodyear Tire, Mosier Lock Co, and others. It notes road and bridge repairs, jail services, rent, and medical provisions, plus a petition to close a Laurel road and an arrangement to fund Batavia hall construction and pike repairs. George Merriott and his daughters move to Batavia, welcomed residents.

Courty Ditch SU Gates Eny Oe B P. A Light and Water Wes Bankie Julius J. Bantlin Ford Parte Baldwin Law Pub Co Walter Batts Harry Britton Telephone Etc Bell Telephone Co HB. Brown Clermont Pub. Co Clermont Sun B. Campbell & Son John Dillon O. F. Deremy Health Dept Clarence Donley County Dirch Walter Edwards Eveland Yttenience J. O. Fitzpatric Hall Alfred Fritz John Fox Pike Repair John Grover Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Henry G. Hawkins Howard Henderson Wood Mosier Lock Co John Hutson George Maxfield Anna Kennedy William Haley Harriett Mofford Edward Scott Meyers Henry Bergman, Jr Dayton Pris Columbus B. B. Co August Smyser William Snyder G. T. Sanders Boothe Stakalta Mfg. Co T. P. White & Son W. ©. Wood Zimmerman Laurel Batavia Williameburg Hill Williameburg Pike Loveland National Bank Woodville Ular Trans- W. H. Anderson Co Standard Oil Stamm Ford Supplies John Taylor VanHorn Edenton Pike

Batavia School Play Postponed For Charity Night

Batavia pupils will present Am Intruding at the town hall Monday night with proceeds for the school. Tickets are on sale and a crowded house is expected as the community supports local schooling.

Batavia Town Hall

Odd New Richmond Notes and Local Visits

Local记 notes show Frank Shinkle listed as Wrigglesworth with wife in New Richmond. Funeral attendance for Miss Rena Waterfield near Georgetown. Various visits and illnesses noted including Kerby Lancester home from hospital and Mrs. H W Denniston on sick list.

Frank Shinkle New Richmond Wrigglesworth George Cowen John Bennington Rena Waterfield Georgetown Chas, Case Utopia J. Bee Chas Peck Kerby Lancester Keranr Gregg Felicity Urs Ache Maysville Daniel Cobb Jorneys Near Felicity Meee Ernerstter Ci Idreep Nevile Geo. Best Ed Daugherty W. H. Willet Sky Phonday H. W. Denniston Helen Reed Ae Than Yeates Jr Little Son Augaate Dan Simmerman Margaret Sanders Casé E.churen Yeemeeue

Local Social News and Visits Include Birth Day Tributes

Ruth and Mrs. W Perkins visited on Wednesday. The 3s Aid honored its founder in birth day festivities. Mrs. Clara Gaffy from Mt. Rub ve spent Saturday with Geo Graff and wife. Emily Phillips visited city, Will Bond and wife spent Sunday with Frank Brown and wife. A large group attended the Phillips family gathering at Mt. Moriah. James Phillips’ son, sister to Pearl and Emily, noted. Visitors included Mrs. Will Rahe, Mrs Jen nie Maddox, and Mrs Anna Ludlow.

Cleve Bucksek Howsons Ruth W Perkins Clara Gaffy Mt. Rub Ve Geo, Graff Emily Phillips City Will Bond Frank Brown John Phillips St. Lo Cincinnati Mt. Moriah James Phillips Misses Pearl Will Rahe Jennie Maddox Anna Ludlow

Social Visits and Local Errands Across Town

The notes record neighbors visiting relatives and attending small town chores. C D Yarbaugh and Elory Smith visited Bethel nursery Monday. Oligee and family, of Middletown, spent time with Edward Oligee and wife last week.

New spray schedule cuts copper and raises lime in Bordeaux mix

Clermont County horticulture experts report a shift in Bordeaux mix spray schedules for apples to reduce copper sulfate and increase lime to prevent russeting. The pink spray uses 6 3 60 and 9 6 60 mixtures, with adjustments after petal fall. County Agent Clyde F. Tom notes bulletins on apple blotch control and pruning are available.

State University Clermont County

Clermont county men in Washington conference on reclaiming tow fleets

Colonel T Q Ashburn and Attorney Frank Davia Jr of Batavia attended a Washington conference with the War Secretary on reclaiming a fleet of towboats and barges in advisory roles. Clermont County delegates Ms O Qo Kearns Amelia and DK BH Speidel Batavia, and Mr Shumaker West Union are named judges for Brown County oratorical contest at Georgetown auditorium Friday evening in March.

T. Q. Ashburn Division of Inland Canal and Coast Highways Warm Department Frank Davia, Jr Washington, D. C Clermont County Mra O. QO Kearns Amelia DK BH Speidel Batavia Mr. Shumaker Weat Union Brown County George Town

Also Mentioned on This Page

Boards of Education Meeting Farm Woman’s Club Teachers’ Association C. KF Jersey Breeders Meeting George Merriott Olive Branch West Cleveland Toledo MT. Carmel Crosstown C. D. Yarbaugh Elory Smith Bethel Nursery Hayward Oligee Middletown Edward Oligee Taylor Codling Neton Taylor Connor S. Cameron Steward Owensville Allen Steward Henry Connor Clara Jesferis A. W. Harlow Ays Brown O. J. Harlow H. Utter Merle Har H Willgehetnre James Runyan Helen Connor Cout Williamsbure Ray Ingle Eli Wallace Marathon Renee Harley McMullen Maple Grove Art Quiffby Peatl Hutchinson Temene Bayton J. W.hutchinson Ralph Schooley Clermont Farm Bureau Highland Adams Brown E. E. Jackson Southwestern Cooperative Dairy Sales Association Jackson Co-Operative Sales Association Mr. Jackson Clermonters
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