Coroner Rules Mayme McGee Death Homicide Case Returns
The Brown County coroner's inquest verdict finds Mayme McGee of Mt Crab died from acts of others not her own. A special grand jury will be convened to probe the mystery as Sheriff McCullum and Prosecutor Houston report no new leads. The case follows prior county murders in Clermont amid Batavia improvements including a new filling station at the Griffin Hotel corner and a Milford firm starting a 16 000 gallon gas tank project. County bills and county commissioners actions are also listed.
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Frank Tyler
Brown County
Mayme McGee
Mt. Crab
Bond
Geo. McCullum
Houston
Harry Cummings
Trox
Batavia
Griffin
Water Street
Rauscher Bros
Milford
Cincinnati
U B Church hosts free play and social event by Olive Branch
U B church social rooms host Friday 7:30 p m entertainment by Ladies Aid Band No 1 of Olive Branch M E church. The play How I Earned My Dollar is humorous and free admission. Ice cream and cake served. proceeds go to U B building fund as free will offering. Lent services continue weekly with Wednesday talks and a May 1 dedication by Bishop Clippinger and dignitaries.
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U. B
Ladies’ Aid Band No. 1
Olive Branch M. E
Olive Branch
Olive Branch Church
Jesus
The
Jordan
A. R. Clippinger D. D
Bethel Schools Announce Shortened Year and Events
Superintendent Crabtree says Bethel schools close April 29 due to state aid regulation. Regular work ends April 22 with exams and commencements the following week. Baccalaureate April 24. class plays April 26 and 27. commencement April 28. alumni reunion April 29. Thirty graduates: sixteen girls, fourteen boys. eleven girls from outside district, four boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crabtree
Bethel Schools
Wegdm
Clermont Democrats Endorse T. J. Dugan For Elections Board
Clermont county Democratic Executive Committee met in Batavia last Friday and endorsed T. J. Dugan of Williamsburg for a third term on the Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections. The Republican committee also endorsed Edna Spear of Branch Hill for a third term. The two year term begins next period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Batavia
T. J. Dugan
Williamsburg
Edna Spear
Branch Hill
Grant Memorial Bridge dedication planned for April twenty first
The Grant Memorial Bridge at Point Pleasant nears completion for an April 21 dedication honoring General A. B. Grant. President Coolidge and other notables expected to attend. the Ohio River crossing and CG and O locomotives will showcase the structure. Local residents and travelers have already praised its design as a notable county landmark.
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Grant
Point Pleasant
Clermont County
A. 8. Grant
Coolidge
Ohio River
Schools Close with Week of Senior Events at Town Hall
Students prepare for operetta on April 20, inter county oratorical contest on April 23, baccalaureate on April 24, class play on April 29, Class Day May 2, Alumni dinner May 5, and Commencement May 6 at town hall.
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Town Hall
Dr. Love
Fairs Benefit From Pending Sullivan Bill
County Agricultural Fair Societies await law passage and governor’s signature to receive annual aid from the general fund. The measure caps at two thousand to ten thousand dollars per year for improvements or to cancel debts, with payments beginning in 1928 after the budget cycle ends in July.
Clermont County Athletic Banquet at U B Church
The Clermont county athletic banquet was held last Friday at the U B church. The Ladies Aid Society prepared a plentiful spread. Several talks were given and the event was enjoyed by those present. The banquet is now a key feature of the school program.
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Clermont County
U. B
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ohio fish hatchery distributes record fry to streams
Newtown Fish Hatchery led statewide fry distribution with 8 301 000 fry placed across Clermont county streams including East Fork of the Little Miami and Little Miami. State fish and game chief D C Thompson cites total 8 801 000 fish distributed, up 359 566 from 1925, with bass bluegill marble-ette crapies among species. Supervisor Fred Harlow reports 37 225 fish distributed in 80 counties in the north from Rockwell lake breeders.
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Ohio
Newtown Fish Hatchery
Columbus
Clermont County
East Fork
Little Miami
D. C. Thompson
State Fish and Game Division
Fred Harlow
Rockwell Lake
Summit County
Laurel Lodge Plans Sith Anniversary Celebration
Laurel Lodge No 417 Knights of Pythias and Wreath Temple Pythian Sisters Milford organize an Odd Fellow's Hall event on Wednesday April 6 to mark the Sith anniversary of Pythianism with a musical and literary program. A Grand Lodge speaker is among the features alongside a banquet and games of five hundred and a dance.
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Laurel Lodge
No. 417
Knights of Pythias
Wreath Temple
Pythian Sisters of Milford
Odd Fellow’s
Qobio Grand Lodge
Court ruling limits on mayor liquor cases. affects justice jurisdiction
Attorney General Edward Turner of Columbus says a recent U S Supreme Court decision striking down Ohio village mayor jurisdiction in liquor case compensation does not alter Justices of the Peace authority in game law prosecutions. He notes a justice’s fees do not vary with conviction or dismissal.
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United State Supreme Court
Ohio
Justices of the Peace
Edward’ ©. Turner
Columbus
Hartman urges Batavia to clean up to prevent disaster
John F. Hartman Batavia deputy fire marshal visited Georgetown last week and urged a general clean-up to remove danger before the worst happens. He says every town will stand for a clean-up as spring arrives and it's a good time to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Hartman
Batavia
Georgetown
Georgetown Street Repair Fund Augurs Big Year Ahead
Georgetown expects a robust street repair program with a base fund of 2491 dollars and potential growth to five thousand dollars from 1927 auto license and gas money, signaling a busy year ahead for public works.
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Georgetown
E F Progressive Farm Woman's Club March Meeting Recap
The E F Progressive Farm Woman's Club gathered March 17 at Mrs. Craigmile’s home with families and county agent Mr. Winemiller as guests. The evening featured songs, readings, Irish jokes, a talk on club work, a treasure hunt contest, and green favor baskets followed by lunch and social time.
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E. F. Progressive Farm Woman’s Club
Charles Burd
Loveland Man Fined 250 For Liquor Possession
Daniel Robinson of Loveland received a sentence of 250 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to possession of liquor. Judge Charles White imposed the fine last week following his arraignment by Sheriff Croswell.
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Daniel Robinson
Loveland
Chas. White
Croswell
Owensville family to sell farm and move to Texas
Bert Wilson and family near Owensville will sell their sastia property on April 4 and relocate to Texas where they expect to settle. Mrs. W has a brother there who is a prominent business man. Wish them success.
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Bert ‘Wilson
Owensville
Sastia
Texas
Epworth League Institute Brings County Youth To Batavia
The Clermont County Mid-year Epworth League Institute met at Batavia M E Church on Saturday afternoon and evening to observe the Booth Festival for Christ’s hospital. About one hundred youths attended with music talks and an inspiring address by Dr J C Roberts in the afternoon and Dr F C English in the evening. Lunch and a Batavia League party closed the event.
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Clermont County
Epworth League
Batavia M. E
Christ’s Hospital
Cincinnati
J. C. Roberts
F. C. English
Williamsburg
Summerside
Batavia League
Fire destroys frame building behind Williamsburg feed mill
A frame building at the rear of Harvey Jenkins' feed mill in Williamsburg burned last Thursday afternoon, with firefighters saving nearby structures. The adjacent Ora Towner store also caught fire but was saved with little damage. Residents are quick to battle blazes, and Williamsburg fears a third blaze after Batavia's pattern.
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Harvey Jenkins
Williamsburg
Ora Towner’s
Batavia
Clermont County Field Meet sets late year event
The Clermont County Field Meet closes the school year and draws wide pupil interest. Arrangements are in force and expected attendance is large from every school. Date to be announced later.
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Clermont County
Ohio Declares Armistice Day a Legal Holiday
Gov. Donahey signed the Roberts Kiefer bill recognizing November 11 as a day of general celebration and observance in Ohio. The measure gives statutory status to Armistice Day, effective from Monday.
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Ohio
New Bill Sets Rules for Loans on National Adjusted Certs
After April 1, a congressionally passed bill allows regional offices and the Veterans Bureau to issue loans on National Adjusted Compensation Certificates. Certificates must be two years old, deposited with the bureau, and loan eligibility limited to the named veteran with sworn verification by a post master or American Legion official. Information available at the local American Legion post. All ex service men should note July 2 as the deadline for rein statement and conversion of war term government insurance. Blanks obtainable from the local American Legion or American Red Cross.
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Congress
Veterans Bureau
Bureau
American Legion
American Red Cross
Landmark Farm Home Destroyed By Fire Near Twin Bridges
Fire destroyed a seven room farm home near Twin Bridges Thursday afternoon. The house belonged to Chas Rapp and previously to Lee Hitch, located between Williamsburg and Bantam. It was uninsured with an estimated loss around seven thousand dollars. Occupants Geo Smith and family suffered partial losses.
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Chas, Rapp
Twin Bridges
Lee Hitch
Williamsburg
Bantam
Geo
Smith
Weddings in New Richmond Batavia and Williamsburg
Clay Nelson and Mrs Lula Powers of New Richmond wed March 26 at the Methodist parsonage with Mr and Mrs Wm Batchler from Walnut Hills attending. Sidney Davidson and Olivey Marriott unite at Hyde Park Baptist parsonage with plans to reside on Water Street. Nick Croshaw and Mrs Ida Mallott of Williamsburg wed March 2 at Rev Burd sll’s Batavia home. J M Berkley and Mrs Bath present. reception in Williamsburg.
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Clay Nelson
Lula Powers
New Richmond
Wm. Batchler
Walnut Hills
Sidney Davidson
Batavia Township
Miss Olivey
George Marriott
Batavia
Hyde Park Baptist Church
E. P. Moe
Water Street
Nick Croshaw
Ida Malott
Williamsburg
Burdsall
J. M. Berkley
A. J. Bath
Protective Mt Carmel Assoc Annual Meeting Planned
The Mt Carmel Protective Association will hold its annual meeting at the Mt Carmel Grange hall on Saturday April 9 from 1 30 to 5 p m Good speakers invited including Cal Crim of Cincinnati Banquet will be served All members urged to attend.
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Mt. Carmel
Invents in Prison Col Columbus Ohio Geniis Flourish
Convict No 64137 John Boggs at the Ohio State Penitentiary reportedly perfected an X ray invention surpassing existing devices. The device can detail bone and tissue for head fractures and sinus conditions aiding medical treatment. Boggs was sent to prison from Hillsboro three years ago on a murder charge.
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Columbus
Ohio
Geniis
Ohio State Penitentiary
O. Henry
John Boggs
Boggs
Hillsboro
Suiter Transport Company Wins Clay County Gravel Contract
The Suiter Material and Transport Company secured a 40 000 ton gravel contract for the A P Highway in Clermont and Brown counties. The firm has orders to employ its workforce for the year, with Suiter Brothers being major Manchester capital contributors and longtime boosters since the ferry float days.
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Suiter Material and Transport Company
Clermont
Brown Counties
Suiter Brothers
Manchester
Five Brothers
Opening Service at New Holiness Church Af ton
The opening service will be held at the New Holiness Church at Af ton on April 10 1927 at 10 a m. A special invitation is given to all who care to attend. Ada Wood secretary.
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New Holiness
Afton
Ada Wood
Amelia O E S Inspection Notice
The Amelia E S inspection will be held at the Chapter room on Saturday evening April 2 at 7 30 last time. Visitors are cordially invited.
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Amelia O. E. S
Chapter Room
Bethel to Confer Degree on Cincinnati and Felicity Members
Bethel Third Degree staff of the 1. C. C. F. will confer the degree on members from Cincinnati and Felicity. The ceremony takes place Saturday in the Odd Fellows Hall in Bethel.
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Bethel
Cincinnati
Felicity
Odd Fellows Hall
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