Primary Official Figures Show Record County Vote Costs
Clermont figures show a record county turnout with the primary vote costing over two dollars per ballot. Republican and Democratic tallies list candidates, delegates, alternates, and district selections with multiple figures and names across parties.
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Clermont
Warren G. Harding
Leonard Wood
Herbert Hoover
Hiram W. Johnson
James E. Campbell
Atlee Pomerene
W. F. Roudebush
Elwood Washington
W. G. Webster
Harding
James M. Cox
Jennings Bryan
James Campbell
Champ Clark
Wim. H. Boyd
H. M. Donogherty
John Galvin
Myron T. Herrick
Edward
Turner
Pyle
Frank B. Willis
Daniel
Brower
Bibe
H. L. Vais
Lala
Edward H. Moore
Lazard Kain
William Greed
Ino. Torr
John L. Schuff
Behots Cabey
AIO
Mario
Dace Howe
McManiec
Hadi Ai Oder
Shriver
Maaan Arak
Dn Ds
Gregg
Agh
Batavia Opens Season With Win Over Madisonville at Lake Allyn
Batavia defeated Madisonville 8 to 0 in the season opener at Lake Allyn ball ground. A large crowd attended the clean, well-played game. The schedule notes Sunday games this summer and next match May 9 at Lake Allyne against the Ludlow Giants.
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Batavia
Madisonville
Lake Allyn
Lake Allyne
Ludlow Giants
Clermont County Bankers Form County Association in Batavia
Clermont county bankers met in Batavia on Monday the 3rd to form The Clermont County Bankers Association. The group aims to promote closer business ties for the welfare of county banking. All county banks were represented with P. F. Jamieson as president, A. F. Kayser as vice president, and W. H. Baum as secretary and treasurer.
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Clermont County
Batavia
Third Time Fire Strikes Batavia Presbyterian Manse
The Batavia Presbyterian manse caught fire for the third time in recent years Saturday morning. Sparks from a contact with dry shingles started the blaze, extinguished quickly by Batavia firefighters who arrived promptly. the hose reel overturned en route but was recovered and used to douse the flames.
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Batavia Presbyterian
Batavia
Batavia High School Commencement and Play Program
The Batavia high school commencement will be at town hall Friday May 7 with a program including Invocation by Rev. R B Wilson, diplomas presented by Supt. O W Cookson, and a class play A Flower of Yeddo performed May 5. Cast includes Pauline VanHorn, Howard Hunt, Sarah Huheey, Katie Jamieson, Elizabeth Jamieson, Esther Wegner, and others.
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Batavia High School
Town Hall
R. B. Wilson
Pauline VanHorn
Howard E. Hunt
W. Cookson
Franklin Co
Romanze
F. Wagner
Batavia
Kami
Howard Hunt Sainara
Kami Oere
Sarah Huheey Musnie
Sazhima
Sainara
Pauline VanHorn Taiphoon
Djouros
Samara
Harriette Kain
Batavia Women Club Hosts May Meeting At Glancy Home
Batavia Woman's Club plans a May 8 gathering at Mrs H B Glancy's home. The program features Current Events and a paper on en ban ae a the Current Events Paper. Bethel Woman's Club Rodin's France and Mrs H L Nichols Matinee are noted as part of the event.
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Batavia Woman’s Club
H.B. Glancy
Bethel Woman's Club
Rodin
France
H. L. Nichols
Memorial services plans discussed by Frank W. Weaver Post
Attention is called to a May 17 meeting of the Frank W. Weaver Post American Legion to arrange Memorial services at Batavia on May 30 and to defend the Memorial service at Felicity on the following Monday. All members are urged to attend. Dra O. Anstaett, secretary.
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Frank W. Weaver
American Legion
Batavia
Felicity
Dra O. Anstaett
May-Sown Oats Yield Varies With Seeding Date
Agronomist G Williams at Ohio Experiment Station Wooster notes uncertain May sowing for oats. Earlier sowings yield 54 bu/acre, mid April 66, early May 50, with 82 lb and 27 lb per bushel measures. Season-to-season variation high. May 6 sometimes best, other years worst drop.
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G. Williams
Ohio Experiment Station
Wooster
Wayne County
Batavia Masonic Lodge Plans Two Raisings and Inspection
A Batavia Masonic lodge expects a strong turnout next Saturday for two raisings and an inspection that will fill most of the evening. The program will resume later with the rest of the agenda as the order thrives with growing membership and more candidates. Don’t forget the date Saturday night.
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Batavia
Fifty fourth Annual Clermont County Sunday School Conven tion
The Clermont County Sunday School Association holds its 54th annual meeting at Bethel Baptist Church on May 18 and 19 1920. Two adult delegates per Sunday school invited plus extra. bring notebooks and town invitations for 1921. Bethel Here Am I Society serves meals. program includes devotions addresses music and committee reports with officers elected Friday afternoon.
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Clermont County Sunday School Association
Bethel
Baptist Church
Harvard
W. B. Richards
Frank Richarde
Pounling
Nahiende Ey Ieee Peet
L. B. Edgar
Fee
D. R. Stoffer
Stowe Resigns as Clermont County Farm Agent
Stowe, Clermont's popular county agent for four years, resigns to take a Marion county position at 4100 per year. He was a diligent worker in all farm bureau areas, always ready to instruct and answer questions. Clermont leads in the farm bureau counties, and his departure is received reluctantly. An able successor has been named.
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B. Stowe
Clermont
Marion County
Farm Bureau
Death of Mrs Lucy Jenike Former Batavia Resident
Mrs Lucy Jenike wife of Thomas Jenike formerly of Batavia died in hospital last Friday while recovering en route home. She conversed with her husband moments before death. health had waned for some time. Funeral at Norwood home Monday at 10 30 with cemetery services in Batavia at 2. Survived by husband son mother and brother. A Batavia High School graduate.
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Lucy
Thomas
Jenike
Batavia
Norwood
Batavia High School
Undertaker W. P. Mefford Dies in Felicity After Illness
W. P. Mefford longtime county undertaker died at his Felicity home after a long sickness. He served as superintendent of the county infirmary years ago and was a staunch Republican. He is survived by a widow. Burial was set for Thursday.
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W. P. Mefford
Felicity
Mothers Day Honors Church Services Across Town
Sunday May 9 is set apart as Mothers Day with churches planning appropriate exercises to honor and memorialize our best friend. Citizens are urged to attend services and pay tribute to maternal figures.
August primary slated for state district and county races
The piece urges filing petitions for township committeemen and county and district candidates. It notes two primaries and one election this year, calls for good men to run, and warns the June 11 filing deadline is the last day for nomination papers amid funding concerns.
County Commissioners Convene in Special Session April 19
In a special session on April 19 with Shane, Lowe, and Ross present, the county auditor was authorized to issue warrants to Barret Bros. for supplies, Batavia B. of P. A. for light and water, Mark Brothers for ditching, Laub & Pringle for stone, Ohio Law Reporter for supplies, A. E. Price for gas and oil, and other vendors. Oscar Glancy was hired at 25 dollars per day for up to four days to grade and roll the Ohio pike. An Austin New Era elevating grader was approved for 1275 dollars in three payments, with petitioning for Ohio river road repair and Wayne township open county proceedings noted. Two Power Hoist Truck bodies were ordered from the Sykes Company.
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Shane
Lowe
Ross
Barret Bros
Batavia B
P. A
Mark Brothers
Laub & Pringle
H. CO
Laub
Stonelick Road
Ohio Law Reporter
Austin
Orris Otter
C. H. Sipes
Sykes Company
Columbus
Wayne Township
Peter Oberlin
B. Craig
Mattox
Coyle
Jno. Fox
Pike
Geo. Gunderley
John Gaul
John Hughes
Thos. Saunders
B. J. Motors Co
Sheriff B. F. Swing
John Swing
Stanage & Co
Stakalta Mfg Co
A. D. Spence
Reynolds
Red Cross Meeting in Clermont County at Batavia Court House
A Clermont county Red Cross Chapter meeting and branch attendance are urged for Wednesday May 12 at 2:30 PM in Batavia Court House. The gathering aims to discuss future Red Cross work including establishing an active Home Service Section with a county worker, with Eva Sage and J M Telleen assisting. Reverend Wilson will speak at West Union tonight on The Measure of a Man.
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Clermont County
Red Cross
Batavia
Court House
Eva Sage
Department of Civilian Relief
J. M. Telleen
Wilson
M. EB. Church
West Union
Big Masonic Dance Aids Batavia Lodge Event May 28
The Batavia Masonic brothers host a county wide dance for charity on May 28 at the Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse. The 600 capacity venue will feature refreshments and live music with electric lights throughout. All towns are urged to attend with guests. the event aims to support the lodge.
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Batavia Masonic Brothers
Overalls Debate Sparks Patchwork Fashion Debate
Patch and press up old clothes and stop forcing friends to pay high prices for overalls. Batavia shows little interest as the issue is dismissed.
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Batavia
Baccalaureate Sermon for Batavia Graduates
Rev. McDill of the Presbyterian church delivered the baccalaureate sermon to Batavia graduates and a large audience at the M E church last Sunday night. Choir and orchestra complemented the occasion. The class of bright boys and girls was accompanied by Supt. Luther Miss Griffith and Mrs. Mounts.
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McDill
Presbyterian Church
Batavia
M. E. Church
Luther
Griffith
Mounts
Good Roads Meeting in Jackson Township Tonight
The Jackson township unit of the Clermont County Good Roads Association will meet at Marathon on Thursday at 7 30 for important road matters. Members should attend and bring neighbors. E C Ireton, chairman.
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Jackson Township
Clermont County Good Roads Association
Marathon
E. C. Ireton
Clermont Normal Notes Highlights Local Happenings
Mies Zitt spent the weekend at West Jefferson Ohio. Miss Helen Moreton and Mrs Myrtle Reinhardt have been teaching at Milford. Cecelia Waggal and Anna Ungelheam teach at Milford. Jewell Landrum returned to Batavia after Loveland teaching. Stowe leaves Clermont county after engaging lectures.
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Mies Zitt
West Jefferson
Ohio
Helen Moreton
Myrtle Reinhardt
Milford
Mary Bissantz
Stella Ansteatt
Anna Ungelheam
Cecelia Waggal
Martha Payne
Jewell Landrum
Batavia
Loveland
F. A. Owen Publishing Co
Cecelia
Bifa Keeler
Stowe
Clermont County
Clermont Auto Sales Buys Batavia Ground and Buildings
The Clermont Auto Sales Company of Batavia purchased the properties of Harry Dustin and Ben White on Third street. The tin shop building will be converted into a sales room and office for present operations.
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The
Clermont Auto Sales Co
Batavia
Harry Dustin
Ben White
Third Street
Mrs Stephens to Leave Batavia Exchange for Cincinnati
Mrs M B Stephens, superintendent of the Batavia exchange, takes a two week vacation and will move to Cincinnati. Miss Stoddard of Goshen, the night operator, will assume her duties in her absence. The community parts with Mrs Stephens reluctantly.
Boxing event at Favrer's hall Owensville May 8
At Favrer's hall Owensville on Saturday May 8 at 7 80 p m boxers from Cincinnati will compete in three 6 round bouts for fly bantam and feather weights. Event is under the auspices of Owensville Social Club and a benefit for the baseball team.
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Owensville
Favrer
Cincinnati
Corn Root Disease Meetings Planned Across Clermont County
Farmers in Clermont County prepare for corn root rot discussions with demonstrations by the Farm Bureau and Ohio Experiment Station specialists. Meetings this week include Mt Pisgah in Ohio Township, Batavia Township Farm Bureau office, Monroe Township Jackson School, and Pierce Township Locust Cover School with the new county agent in attendance.
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Clermont County
Farm Bureau
Arthur Ner
Williamsburg Township
Joseph Pray
Thomas
Ohio Experiment Station
Ohio Township
Mt. Pisgah
Batavia J Township
Monroe Township
Jackson School
Pierce Townee
Locust Cover
County School Boards Meet in Clermont County Batavia
The annual Clermont County Board of Education meeting will be in Batavia on Wednesday May 12 at 1 30 p m. The gathering aims for a large turnout as boards discuss the new teachers salary schedule and revenue law with State School Commissioner in attendance to answer questions and explain provisions. A similar Hamilton county session precedes this event led by State Tax Commission member Peckinbaugh. Each member will receive attendance pay in addition to the usual allowance.
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Board of Education
Clermont County
Batavia
Boards of Education
Hamilton County
Peckinbaugh
State Tax Commission
United Brethren Churches Exceed Apportionment in Batavia Owensville
The Batavia and Owensville United Brethren churches contributed over their apportionment by $280, totaling $3,180. The report notes a cheerful and fine Christian spirit throughout the congregation.
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United Brethren Churches
Batavia
Owensville
Time Unchanged as City Debates Daylight Standard Time
Citizens split over adopting daylight saving with some favoring clocks for gardens while others oppose it. The council plans to decide at next Tuesday night meeting.
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Batavia
Farmer Trades Farm for Bethel Merchant Business
C Ayer a Marathon farmer traded his farm for the grocery and shoe business and property of H M Trenner in Bethel, a leading local firm. The move marks Ayer as an experienced businessman and suggests a prosperous future. A Clermont county teachers examination was held in Batavia last Saturday with lower attendance due to certificate renewals in one or two branches.
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BE. C. Ayer
Marathon
H. M. Trenner
Bethel
Batavia
Clermont County
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Connolly Pee
Kricker
Anguat 8
County Bank Organization
Richard Butler
Morris Hartman
Florence Butler
Esther Wegner
Marietta Williams
Anne Fisher
Marjorie Halbisch Devlin Blake
Katie
Elizabeth Jamieson
Butlers
New York City
Herbert Anstaett
Pierrette
Marguerite Kramer Pierrott
Thelma Searles
Yeddo
Carolyn Hendrickson
Pierrot
Bagland
Masons
S. S. Association
Rb, Stoffer
Bpov Seon
Chas. Hite
J. B. Ekey
R. F. Edwards
G. W. Burnet
Pears
J. H Spindler
J. M. Fitzpatrick
Herbert Mayer
J. H. Spindler
Alice Ansteadt
W. R. Ireton
Williamsburg
Frank Richards
Chile
Sarah L. Pollock
New Richmond
Undertaker
Commissioners Proceedings
Good Roads Meeting
County School Boards
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