Obituary for James Leming of Perintown 1840 1919
James Leming, fourth of seven, born December 1840 on a Galley Hill farm near Perintown, lifelong farmer. Civil War veteran of the 168th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, married Margaret Malott in 1867 with four children, later remarried Carrie Jones as stepfather to her daughter. Active in community work, school boards, and roads, died November 7, 1919 after a five year illness, aged 78. Funeral held November 9 at the Perintown Methodist church, with interwoven remembrances from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Leming
Galley Hill
Perintown
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Margaret Malott
Carrie Jones
Legion
Iing
Aaeghter
W. XK. Stocketil
Grandpa
Abstract of Vote on Constitutional Amendments and Good Roads Levy
Abstract of official Clermont County ballots for Tuesday November 4th shows Prohibition amendments and acts passing by majorities from 875 to 1040. Good Roads Levy carried by a large margin while the classification act was rejected by 2272. Six issues table presents county results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Good Roads
County
Cleermonters
Quiet Election Marks Batavia Vote Totals
The November 4 election proved quiet with slow voting and booths often filling. Batavia results show mayoral wins for M. F. Ross, treasurer Ed Damford, marshal candidates Henderson and Cameron, and various council and township officials elected with wide vote margins. Normal School notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Corporation
M. F. Ross
J. M. Lewis
Ed Damford
J. B. Wasner
Marshal
George Henderson
John Cameron
Geo Gunderley
Couscil
Wallace Carroll
W. W. Dewdney
John Davis
Earl Fishback
J. B. Fairman
R. W. C. Gregg
Lee Kirkpatrick
Lemon Larkin
Lee Naylor
Ralph Titus
Board’of Public Affairs
M. J. Kain
J. B. Miller
Gus Wilke
Chas. S. Slade
Justice of the Peace
Thomas Carter
Township Board of Education
W. O. Ferree
Fred Ungelbeum
Normal Schools progress under Miss Kathleen Zitt
The Normal Schools class grows to eighteen with Miss Kathleen Zitt teaching. The first semester offers Music, Methods, Psychology, Hygiene, General Science, Drawing, and Physical Education. Notables include Es-tinkeen, Jia Anstaett, and Anna Ungelhuem. John C. Kennedy of Felicity won state prize in War Savings Contest, placing sixth. Bids on retaining walls Lindale Ten Mile pike rejected. County infirmary wiring contract awarded to Albert F. Hauss Co. for $960. Martin Davis bid $1575.85. Petition to vacate Dale store to Owensville Goshen pike filed. County commissioners borrow $1500 for judicial fund. Election board certified 2 mill levy results: yes 8416, no 1720, majority 1686.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picabbde Ufingo Aam Ves
Lindale
Ten Mile Pike
Pond Run Pike
Albert F. Hauss Co
Martin Davis
F. J. Dale
Judicial Fund
First National Bank
Batavia
Election Board
Mie & Low
Waba
Barret Bros
Amelia North
E. Brown, Bal
Batavia Corp
Clermont Sun
Batavia Tp
Coyle
Fee
Viegong Sin Pegenes
C. Curliss
Expressage Enee Cheer Tenet
Franklin
Chile
O. N. Bogart
Cost
Bill
Felicity Corp
Columbus B.B. Co
Fra
M. BR. Day
Pike Repair
Glenn Dockum
Pike
Sea Hepato
Loveland
Joe DeCamp
Expressage
Jackson
Christina Farino
Ford Auto
Goshen
Geo. Gauche
Pike Repair Peethese Deesesgre
Miami Branch Hill
Twe Lomawine SywuTees
L. L. Hill
Miamiville
W.T. Johnson
Eeeenenaneate
Milford
Dolyn Duchemin
Ca’ Steinkolb
H. C. Laub
Milford South
Marie White
Helen Moreton
Esther Game
Gravel
Mulberry
Glancy
O. C. Mattox
Monroe
Mosler Lock Co
Ohio New Rich
Studenss
James Malott
Ohio
Jas. T. Monaghan
B. Nichols
Legal Services
South Eeere
H. C. Reed
Postage Eben Edi Ee
Dierce Amelia S
Vulcan Supply Co
J. W. van Horn
Stonelick South
Bethel
Webb Biddle Co
Tate
Barber Wash
Neville
School House
Edenton Pike
Tavia
Hamlet Pike
Batavia&é
Mt. Carmel Pike
Ihington
Wayne Fe
Ville
Newtonsville Pike
Willan A
E. E. Williamsburg E
Pt. BS
Trac tion line hopes hinge on Kroger plan retry
Residents along the Owensville to Hillsboro tram line cling to hope of resuming service with aid from B H Kroger after consultations with local road directors. If a paying proposition exists the line may reopen. A proposed $100000 stock issue would fund continuation, with Clermont Brown counties each receiving a quarter and Highland county the remainder, handed to Kroger. The fundraising began Tuesday evening. The Batavia Woman's Club meets Saturday November 16 at Mrs McDonald residence with Belgium themed program led by Mrs Bishop Mrs Lytle readings from Angèle Meisch Baker and music including song At Evening by Mrs B E Rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville
Hillsboro
B. H. Kroger
Clermont
Brown County
Highland County
Batavia Woman's Club
McDonald
Belgium
Bishop
Lytle
Angele Meisch
Rush
Ford Taken During Cincinnati Trip
C. L. Jones of near Greenberry and his family drove to Cincinnati for winter provisions. After unloading at the last store, their Ford and belongings vanished. Police recovered the car in Norwood that night with contents gone, and the thieves escaped, later offering the car for sale to a garage man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Jones
Greenberry
Cincinnati
Norwood
Better Mail Service Sought Along Swing Line
Since part of the Swing line from Owensville to Hillsboro was discontinued, towns along the route lose mail service. Marathon and Owensville receive mail via Williamsburg and Batavia once daily, drawing complaints. Efforts for improved service are under way likely with Baldwin back line connections. Jack Knauer reports his fox hound Bess won third prize in Adams county fox hunts last week and is noted for speed and reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville
Hillsboro
Marathon
Williamsburg
Batavia
Baldwin
Jack Knauer
Bess
Fox Hunt
Adams County
Obituary of Mrs Fyffe Dennis in Batavia Ohio
Mrs Fyffe Dennis born in Xenia Ohio daughter of Reverend William Fyffe and Sarah Raper died November 8 1919 at age eight months and six days after a life marked by religious devotion and family care She married Barney Sutton in Amelia Ohio then lived in Batavia where she raised Ila Harry and Agnes After Barney died she married Harry Dennis and survived by Agnes her only child The note honors her Christian fortitude and lists Prov 31 27 as guiding verse
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le Fyffe Dennis
Xenia
Ohio
William Fyffe
Sarah Ann Raper
Barney P. Sutton
Amelia
Batavia
Ila
Harry
Agnes
Harry Dennis
William
Hulick
Cincinnati
Dennis
Egridge
Batavia Observes Armistice Day With Parade and Talk
Batavia held services for the first Armistice Day anniversary on November 11 1919. Citizens joined a parade from the school to the town hall where Bill H Speidel spoke. Local businesses closed and soldiers in uniform joined the procession. Frankin township honored James H Wise with Croix de Guerre exercises at Felicity school park. Dolly Spencer of Milford broke her wrist after a fall on residence steps. she was a long-time Clermont county probation officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Bill H. Speidel
Old Town
Franklin Township
James H. Wise
6Th Regular Marines
Felicity
Dolly Spencer
Milford
Clermont County
Boy Kidnapped in Monterey Seeks Canada Bound Escape
A 12 year old boy Paul Hopping disappeared from school and was last seen with A B Murphy once a marine, now in Australia. Wires buzzed but no trace found as authorities report no arrest since the boy left with parental consent and later texted from St Louis en route to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hopping
Monterey
A. B. Murphy
Marines
Australia
Marine
St. Louis
Canada
Public Auction Notices From Iowa Farms
Public sale announced for L. Jones at his Marathon area farm two miles south of Marathon and six miles north of Williamsburg on Williamsburg Marathon Pike with sale on Thursday November 20 at 9 30 am. Also 1212 Chester Bordwell to sell Jersey cattle and dairy implements on his Batavia area farm Tuesday November 26 at 10 am with 12 cows 6 heifers bred to calve Feb 16. Distemper affected cattle not for auction. bills available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Bordwell
Batavia
Aucion
Brilliant Address at Owensville Community Meeting
P F Jamieson delivered a pointed educational address on organization public improvements a new high school building and paths to business success Miss Alice Anstaett spoke on social betterment and youth moral improvement Community singing and performances followed The Coit Lyceum Bureau lecture series opens November 16 at Favrer's hall Adams County road levy failed by a substantial vote highlighting desire for better roads and funding realism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musical Society
Owensville
P. F. Jamieson
Alice Anstaett
Ft. Thomas
Misa Wright
Mal Quartet
Bocislistic Club
Boys
Clair Williams
Mildred Adams
Coit Lyceum Bureau
Favrer
Father Anthony
Rabbit Day Anticipation Grows Amid Abundant Hunt
With the upcoming rabbit day next Saturday, many hunters have secured licenses and prepare for the event. The dry weather boosted kittey the crop, meat price remains high, and hunting dogs are scarce as men and boys ready old guns for the occasion.
Notice to candidates on campaign expense filings
The notice requires all candidates to file campaign expense accounts with the Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections within 10 days after the election, with penalties for noncompliance. Batavia Mascarc lodge officers were elected Satur day night including W M Thomas Glancy and trustees Frank Stagg and Chas White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections
Batavia Mascarc Lodge
W. M
Thos. Glancy
G. W
Wm. Johna
J. W
M. F. Ross
John Haney
J. D
G. L. Mead
Ely
Treas
Nash
Harry McAfee
Ernest Ungelhuem
Tyler
Jacob Friend
Frank Stagg
Chas. White
Ora Lakemire
Farwell to Lee W Hitch longtime Bantam resident dies at 75
Lee W Hitch former Cler monter and Bantam resident died at his Norwood home last Friday after a long illness. A heavy tobacco buyer and land owner he was 75. Survivors include his widow and son Bert ram. In winters he and his wife spent time in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee W. Hitch
Bantam
Norwood
Florida
Bertram
Young People’s Conference Set at Williamsburg Church
The second annual Young People’s Conference of Clermont County Sunday School Association will convene at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church on November 22 at 9 30 a m. State Sunday school worker Mr Post of Pittsburg will lead with assistants. Prizes will reward the school and township with the largest attendance. Invitees urged to send representatives and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples
Clermont County Sunday School Association
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church
Post
Pittsburg
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Irene Vivian Kerley
Pana Meer
Seok Kerley
Kathlenn Zitt
Tinkeen
Jia Anstaett
Nuowin
Anna Ungelhuem
John C. Kennedy
L. W. Hitch
Woman's Club
Jack
Rabbit
Young People's Conference
Mann
Anna
Bomas
R. O
Sage
Gari Keister
Ewinspesr
Harmon Beckett
Kfadisoart
Seige Coulter
Kearns
Inon
Alover
Jay
Sunday
Miga
Nellie Coleman
Branch Hill
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