Army educational branch opens at Camp Alfred Vail New Jersey
The War Department establishes an educational branch at Camp Alfred Vail in Little Silver New Jersey to train youths as wireless and telegraph operators linemen electricians switchboard operators and more Seven courses will be taught and graduates will join Signal Corps units for practical training Ages 18 to 85 with a common school education may enroll and receive army pay and privileges while learning Information and enlistment details are available in Cincinnati Dayton Hamilton Portsmouth and other cities.
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Army
War Department
Camp Alfred Vail
Little Silver
New Jersey
Signal Corps
Cincinnati
Dayton
Hamilton
Portsmouth
Finest array of lyceum talent for Owensville center
The Owensville Community Center announces what is said to be the finest lyceum talent lineup ever secured under its auspices for the upcoming series. Dates will be announced soon and there is strong local interest in the high class entertainments planned for the Owensville season.
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Lyceum
Owensville Community Center
Owensville
Guest Day Held by Batavia Woman’s Club
Mrs H Stirling Moore hosted Batavia Woman’s club on November 1 resuming after war work and vacation. The study program covered Bible topics with papers on Life of Isaiah Ruth A Story of the Country Esther A Story of City Politics. Vocals by Mrs Rol land Norton and Miss Harmon complemented the afternoon.
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H. Stirling Moore
Batavia
East Fork Progressive Farm Woman's Club Meeting Summary
The East Fork Progressive Farm Woman's Club met at Mrs. Minerva Jones home on Saturday October 25 with a roll call song and a program led by Mrs. Ida Daugherty. Highlights included Hallowe en superstitions readings and musical solos by Hattie Glancy Lena White Allie Rowan and a duet by Mabel Mulloy and Elizabeth Harlow, followed by lunch and social time. The group plans to meet at Mrs. Zelpha Been in November.
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East Fork Progressive Farm Woman's Club
Minerva Jones
Ida Daugherty
Ohio
Hallowe'en Superstitions
Chilhood
Reading
Hattie Glancy
Lena White
Allie Rowan
Mabel Mulloy
Elizabeth Harlow
Zelpha
Tax Books Open in Clermont County for December Tax
Tax records in Clermont County will open November 15 for December tax collection. All taxpayers writing to the treasurer must include a stamped envelope for a reply.
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Clermont County
New Deputy Auditor Named For O. G. P. Railroad
William W. Dewdney, long employed as conductor with the O. G. P. railroad, resigns to accept deputy auditorship under Bert Reed and began duties Monday, praised by officials trainmen and the traveling public for his expertise.
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William W. Dewdney
Batavia
0.G. & P. Railroad’ Company
Bert Reed
Mothers Pensions Approved by Probate Judge
Probate Judge Clarence N. Young approved Mothers Pensions this week with only 409 dollars in the fund. The list shows 35 recipients totaling 87 children. Payments were increased per month and reduced to two installments as funds run out this year.
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Clarence N. Young
Old CAK Basketball Opens Season With Fundraiser Dance
The CAK basketball team begins its season with the opening game on Tuesday November 11 followed by a dance to raise receipts for club suits. All players aided the war effort and seek community support. game starts at 7 80. Committee
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Ca K
Germany
Park Street church hosts talk on General Grant life
Chief Justice H. L. Nichols spoke at Park Street M E church in Cincinnati last Sunday at 3 p m on the Life and Service of the War Hero General Grant. Charles Dix and Charles Jackson from this place were escorts. Leslie Jones and James Briar attended.
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H. L. Nichols
Park Street M. E
Cincinnati
General Grant
Charles Dixon
Charles Jackson
Leslie Jones
James Briar
Pleasant Halloween Masquerade at Clover
Mr and Mrs Harry Jordan of Clover hosted about 45 friends on Wednesday night for a masquerade party. Guests represented many nationalities with a guessing contest won by Mary Walker and Harry Parnell. The home featured black cats jack o lanterns witches and ghosts refreshments followed the dancing and music for a social and enjoyable evening.
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Harry Jordan
Clover
Rube
Gypsy
Chinaman
Clown
Sambo
Erastus
Mary Walker
Harry Parnell
Hosstess
Third Red Cross Roll Call November 2-11 1919
The appeal urges Red Cross membership as disaster relief and service to humanity. Marguerite Ashburn chairs the drive urging support beyond wartime, stressing home and community aid and the American spirit of service.
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Red Cross
The
Marguerite Ashburn
Seed corn warnings in October’s wet spell
The October rains damaged the corn crop in shock with moulding and sprouting. Cribbing and curing have been hindered by wet weather. Save seed corn for yourself and neighbors to prevent losses and ensure next year’s crop.
Party at Bauers Hosts U B Church Masquerade
Lou Bauer and family near town hosted about fifty U B church members last Thursday for a masquerade party. Guests enjoyed guessing identities and refreshments were served afterward.
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Lou Bauer
U. B
Loss of corn from Stonelick Creek floods
A Stonelick Creek flood near Newtoneville last week damaged farms as waters rose rapidly washing away shocks of corn and fodder. One farmer lost 160 bushels of corn stored for hauling while moulding and sprouting damaged other shocks across the county. Few farmers had cribbed much corn.
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Stonelick Creek
Newtoneville
Hallowe en Doings by Daughters of Rebekah
The Daughters of Rebekah hosted a successful Hallowe en party with masked attendees and elaborate costumes. After masking, over seventy five enjoyed lunch, and a masked dance at the armory drew a large crowd despite rain. The hall looked well decorated, music pleased all, and the committee reported pleasing patronage and receipts.
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Rebekah
Amelia Grange Meeting Time Change and Election
Amelia Grange changes meeting to the second and fourth Saturday each month at 2 p.m. starting November 8. All members urged to attend for officer elections and to see what surprises await.
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Amelia Grange
Flood scare prompts Loveland residents to prepare defenses
Loveland faced a flood scare after Friday rain with some residents moving out. Two cars were washed away and stranded on an island below. Authorities blame the dam removal upstream for much of the trouble while rain stopped before a repeat 1918 flood. Little river district damage occurred beyond wet streets. Residents urge building a dyke to protect the town before future floods.
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Loveland
Family Gathering Celebrates Hunter Family Wedding
A four day home gathering at Mrs. Kate Hunter's Greenberry residence honored Robert Hunter and Myrtle Lenz of Cincinnati on October 29. The groom is W. H. Hunter's brother and works for the U S Bureau of Animal Industry in Cincinnati. the bride previously served as head bookkeeper for E Kahn & Sons Meat Co. The ceremony took place at Wesley M E church in Cincinnati with a small family gathering.
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Kate Hunter
Greenberry
Robert
Cincinnati
Hunter
W. H. Hunter
Internal Revenue
Bureau of Animal Industry
U. S
Record Rainfall and Flood Impacts noted in October
Weather data show October rainfall reached 8.6 inches causing floods in many cities and stressing flood sewers. Earlier records include 1847 with 9.67 inches and 2.14 inches on October 27. Widespread damage reports include halted tobacco curing and delayed wheat sowing in several sections.
Mull Dies at Home in Adame Indiana
John B H Mull a former Clermonter and brother of B F Mull of Owensville died at his home in Adame Indiana in October.
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John BH. Mull
Clermonter
B. F. Mull
Owensville
Adame
Indiana
Election Returns Delayed By Press Time
Owing to the time of going to press and the slowness of the returns to come in we are unable to give any definite facts. Full returns next week.
Oweiaville Two Meetings At 7 30 Sharp For Crowds
The Oweiaville Community Center schedules two simultaneous meetings on Friday evening November 7. The Musical Society meets in the school house and the Children’s Lyceum meets at Fetter’s Hall. Both begin at 7 30 with a 7 15 bell for the first and 7 80 for the second. A speaker Hon P F Jamieson of Batavia will address the Social Service Program Committee.
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Oweiaville Community Center
Musical Society
Childrens’ Lyceum
Fetter’s Hall
P. F. Jamieson
Batavia
Tobacco Meeting Highlights Grower Support and Leased Ba tavia Warehouse
Tobacco growers met at the courthouse last Saturday despite heavy rain. Clermont county’s loose leaf tobacco warehouse at Batavia is under construction with Mr. Davis of Milwaukee leasing the building and signing papers. More stock signed up and optimism grows for a fee-free sale with no middleman.
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Court House
Clermont County
Batavia
Leesee
Davis
Mr. Davis
Milwaukee
State orders continued operation of C and C line
The State Board of Public Utilities ordered Union Savings Bank and Trust Company of Cincinnati to keep running the C and C line between Norwood and Owensville. If not carried out, the matter goes to the Attorney General. Hillsboro to Owensville service is cut, land values fall, but a state pike may ease issues next summer. Cars will run Norwood to Owensville for now.
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State Board of Public Utilities
Union Savings Bank and Trust Company
Cincinnati
Norwood
Owensville
Hillsboro
B. H. Kroger
Careless Hunters Endanger Farm Livestock and Fence Owners
Farmers warn against unauthorized hunting as hogs and fowls fall victim to trespassers. Albert Bauer lost a fat hog shot in the eye. game wardens track suspects. Landowners urge hunters to seek permission, respect posted properties, and avoid trouble as farms are heavily posted.
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Albert Bauer
Albert
Examination Saturday for Clermont census takers
The examination at the school house last Saturday drew a good turnout of Cler mont county census takers. The boys appeared bright and intelligent and could perform the work well even if some questions proved challenging. Results will take days to determine as work proceeds between seasons.
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Clermont County
Come and Gone Halloween Fun Across the County
Hallowe en celebrations spread through the county with disguises and parades as towns reported lively turnout of all ages. The festivities caused minimal property damage and gardens remained intact. The note adds that Armistice signing on November 11 will be celebrated followed by Thanksgiving.
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Hallowe'en
Ninety Six Matron Celebrates 96th Birthday
Mrs. Deborah Stark of Ninety Six marked her 96th birthday at home above town last Thursday. She remains in excellent health, helps with mending, and enjoys visiting friends, remarkable for her age and faculties.
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Deborah Stark
Jennie Titus
Mariah Lytle
Two Highland boys raise 1014 bushels corn to enter thousand bushel club
Stanley and Leslie Brown of near Rainsboro grew 1014 bushels on ten acres to qualify for Ohio Thousand Bushel Corn Club, first in Highland County and fifth in the state. Leslie mourns for his late brother as the article notes scientific farming steps from January to June to reach the yield amid wet spring and drought.
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Stanley
Leslie Brown
Rainsboro
Ohio
Highland County
Leslie
Adame County
Clermont County
Georgetown to get free delivery with two carriers
Postmaster Richey notified by the Post Office Department that free delivery with two carriers is ready to issue for Georgetown and may begin about the first of the year. Clermont towns may follow Georgetown’s example as the mail service expands.
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Richey
Post Office Department
Georgetown
Gazette
Clermont
Uncle Sam
Farm Bureaus Seek One Million Members and Seed Corn Advice
The text notes Farm Bureaus across the United States plan to meet in Chicago to discuss the American Federation of Farm States, with a slogan of one million members for the coming year and a Clermont County target of two thousand. It emphasizes seed corn quality, the impact of moisture on germ vitality, and Ohio Experiment Station data showing higher yields from stalk-selected corn. It urges farmers to secure representation and improve legislation, marketing, and practice.
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United States
Chi
State Farm Bureau Federation
Ohio
Refuses to Sell Bright Tobacco Crop at Fifty Cents
Michael Roach at Riverview and J P Liston travel to Lawshe home with 3000 pounds of bright tobacco grown by Roach. He will not accept a 50 cent bid. Growers in the region facing 50c per pound offers or loss to Batavia loose leaf floor. In West Union district crops are selling 30 to 50c per pound.
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Michael Roach
Riverview
Lawshe
J. P. Liston
Mr. Roach
Manchester
Batavia
Weat Union
Big Loss in Poultry Health in Ohio
Ohio State University extension poultry specialist H. D. Monroe reports tuberculosis and internal worms as the leading causes of losses in the Ohio poultry industry. Un sanitary conditions worsen the issue, with rotation of runs and soil plowing recommended. Worms paralyze legs and cause emaciation. tuberculosis also weakens birds though lungs are rarely infected. Post mortem exams reveal white tubercles in liver and spleen and lumps on intestines and body walls. Prevention and improved housing are urged.
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Ohio
H. D. Monroe
Ohio State University
Bridge repairs underway and local obituary noted
Bridge crews arrive to repair the foot of Main street structure with a middle pier described as in poor repair. Local figure Mrs. Gov. P. Q Chatterton dies in Youngstown last Wednesday and will be buried in Wil-Mameburg on Saturday.
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Hallowe EN Doings
Farm Bureaus
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