Election results unsettled under light turnout across townships
Voters faced a quiet election day with excellent weather and several contests. County results show statewide prohibition passing 3412 to 3096 while numerous township posts and municipal offices elected without party emblems on ballots. Names for Batavia and Williamsburg posts listed, with various trustees clerks and officials chosen.
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Batavia Township
Fred Hartmetz
W. F. Apple
Amelia District
Louis Buerkle
Batavia
Frank
Harmon Brothers
Norman L. Burnet
John Cameron
Batavia Corporation
J. I. Kidd
Slade
C. Slade
J. N. Lewis
Oliver Wolf
Oliver Hulick
F. C. Walt
J. L. Applegate
J. K. Ashburn
Moore
VanHorn
P. A
Chas. Mitchell
Thos. Glancy
F. Ross
Jarman Naylor
Williamsburg Township
H.l Miller
A. T. Kain
Lee King
Milford
Applegate
Schroder
Aiken
Marshal Malsberry
Boyce Brower
Glan
Milford man Stanley Pond faces embezzlement charge after avoiding jail
Stanley Pond of Milford, previously in Clermont common pleas for non support, paid back his court-ordered funds after a jail scare, but upon returning to Norwood as a C L N station agent at Lebanon he was arrested for about $900 embezzlement from the railroad. He claims the horse races caused his downfall and he plans to plead guilty and seek mercy.
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Stanley Pond
Milford
Clermont
Territory divided assigns district superintendents
County Superintendent H C Aultman divides the county into districts. Northern district covers Miami Stonelick Wayne Jackson Williamsburg with H A Kellam as superintendent. Central district includes Pierce Tate Batavia Union with N B Heidlebaugh. Southern district covers Ohio Franklin Washington Monroe with H Pattison. Milford district led by O H Shopmeyer and district supervisors listed by town.
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H. C. Aultman
Miami
Stonelick
Wayne
Jackson
Williamsburg
H. A. Kellam
Pierce
Tate
Batavia
Union
N. B
Heidlebaugh
Ohio
Franklin
Washington
Monroe
H. Pattison
O. H. Shopmeyer
Milford
J. H. Brill
Loveland
Collins Jordan
Goshen
B. T. Davis
Bethel
John Slye
Amelia
Day at Goshen Celebrates Kilpatrick Post Banquet
Kilpatrick Post and Corps families gathered at the Town Hall on Saturday November 8 for the annual banquet. Readings by Agnes Rutherford Aurelia Ellen Cook Josephine Heywood and others highlighted the event with addresses by Rev. Laird Supt. Jordan and F B Bishop praising Civil War veterans and Red Cross. Camp fire talks followed with several Comrades, and greetings extended to R B Irwin and J H Yakey.
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Kilpatrick Post and Corps
Agnes Rutherford
Aurelia Ellen Cook
Josephine Heywood
Herbert Saunier
Thomas Heywood
Elizabeth Zoeller
Elizabeth McClelland
Rev
Laird
Supt. Jordan
F. B. Bishop
Red Cross
Stall
Ferree
Hill
Molloy
Doughman
Clermont farmers plan fruit demonstrations and meeting
Mr. Beach of the Extension Department surveyed peach and apple growers in Clermont County to map fruit demonstration work for next year. The second annual county agent meeting will be at Batavia on November 24 with A. E. Anderson and Prof. F. E. Bear delivering talks on Agricultural Work in Ohio and Soil Building in Clermont County.
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Beach
Clermont County
Batavia
A. E. Anderson
Ohio
Anderson
F. E. Bear
The
College of Agriculture
B. Stowe
County Ag
Sheep as Profitable Farm Investment in 1918
Wool is expected to sell at one dollar per pound in 1918 and mutton prices are rising. Ewes and lambs bring top prices and stay climbing, with several farmers reporting sheep as safe money for the farmer. Sheep for every farm should be the slogan for every farmer.
Bata via Masonic Lodge Elects Officers
At a regular meeting last Saturday night the Bata via Masonic lodge elected and installed officers including Frank Stagg W M Thomas Glancy 8 W Will Johns J W Edwin Ely secretary A Nash treasurer Norman L Burnet J D E Day J D A BE Price Frank Knauer stewards Jacob Friend tyler and trustees W B Tles Frank O Walt.
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Batavia
Revival Meetings Begin at Bata Via M E Church
Rev KR B Wilson of the Bata Via M E church started a series of revival meetings last Sunday with a large audience and strong music. Wilson speaks clearly without notes, delivers fluent sermons, and keeps the services moving from start to finish. All are invited. there is ample room for more attendees.
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KR. B. Wilson
Batavia
Prohibition Fight Likely To Go To Court
The statewide contest over prohibition may trigger a court battle after an imperfect count spurred by errors. Wet supporters claim victory while drys push back. foul play fears prompt a recount with equal chances for both sides. Contested ballots would be opened by two inspectors per side. Ballots must be preserved for 30 days. see county precincts on prohibition and women's suffrage on another page.
Wedding at Moscow Unites Staats and Lowe in Country Home
Mrs Wm Clinton Staats of Clifton Heights announces the marriage of their daughter Nelle to Dr Henry Huffman Lowe. The ceremony was held at the bride’s parents country home in Moscow on Saturday Nov 10 at 8 pm with Mary Ethel Evans as maid of honor and Dr James C Staats as best man. The reception followed and the couple left for a motor trip through Virginia and Kentucky. guests included the Evans siblings and Cincinnati and Kentucky residents.
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Wm. Clinton Staats
Clifton Heights
Nelle
Henry Huffman Lowe
Moscow
Mary Ethel Evans
Mt. Auburn
Cincinnati University
Mary Claire Bracken
Kathryn Carmell
Anna Evans
Edna Wildhoek
H. C. Reed
Batavia
James C. Staats
C. C. Staats
Henry Cushard
Lucheon
Virginia
Kentucky
W. O. Bracken
Mary Claire
Anne
Ethel Evans
Ethel McKibben
Paul Johnston
Clinton
Chester Staats
Cincinnati
Katherine Sheehy
Newport
Christian Meinnech
Covington
H. ©. Reed
Valley Farm Woman's Club Meets at Clovercraft
The Valley Farm Woman's Club gathered November 8 at Clovercraft, home of Mrs. R. C. Justice, to discuss Clothing Ourselves and Our Families. Members shared sewing tips, readings covered garments, conservation of cloth ing discussed, and officers were unanimously re elected. December will be hosted by Mrs. Grace King.
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Valley Farm Woman's Club
Clovercraft
R. C. Justice
Grace King
Alpine Farm Wo mans Club Hallowe'en Social
Members and families of the Alpine Farm Women's Club enjoyed a Hallowe'en social at Mrs. John Varney's. Oysters planned by men failed to arrive. pumpkin pie and coffee were served. The November meeting at Mrs. Mary Mattox's elected officers for 1918: President T. B. Davidson, Vice President James Harry, Secretary Alma Innis, Treasurer J. W. Varney, musician Leona Leyman. Hostess gave apples. December meeting at Mrs. Charles Hutchinson's.
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Alpine Farm Woman’s Club
Hallowe’en
John Varney
Mary Mattox
T. B. Davids0n
James Harry
Alma Innis
J. W. Varney
Leona Leyman
Charles Hutchinson
Notice to Voters Harmon Brothers Victory
Notice thanks voters for support on election day November 6 for town ship and corporation treasurer. Harmon Brothers express appreciation to supporters and readers.
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Harmon Brothers
Red Cross Work in France Aims at Winter Relief and Welfare
Willim Allen White returns from France saying the Red Cross shifts focus this winter from combat to relief. Plans emphasize aid to soldiers’ families, tuberculosis prevention, child welfare, and refugee care including Belgian children, with daily arrivals of homeless people and 60 percent being children.
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Willim Allen White
France
Red Cross
America
Murphy
Pershing
General Petain
The
Red Cross Holds All Day Meeting With Key Officers
An all day Red Cross meeting was held last Wednesday in the work room with a large attendance and notable progress. Elected officials include Chairman John Huntington, Vice Chairman Mrs. Cora Edwards, Secretary Miss Laura Short, Treasurer W A Williams, and Work Room Superintendent Mrs. Cora Huntington.
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The
Red Cross
John Huntington
Cora Edwards
Laura Short
W. A. Williams
Cora Huntington
Mrs. Amanda Weaver Dies at Owensville
Amanda Weaver widow of Lucien Weaver died at her Owensville home after a long illness. She lived with her daughter Mrs. Flo Whitaker. Funeral will be Sunday at 1 30 p m with burial at Batavia Union cemetery. She is survived by two sons Lon and Raymond and a daughter Mrs. Whitaker.
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Amanda Weaver
Lucien Weaver
Owensville
Flo Whitaker
Batavia Union Cemetery
Lon and
Raymond
Whitaker
Return of Local Laborers From Port News Strike
A group of local men Gatch Speidel W W Dewdney John Gunderley James Carter and J N Lewis returned Friday night from Port News Va where they had joined Uncle Sam. They may head to Akron this week for openings with decent prospects though wages could be lower.
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Newport News
Uncle Sam
Gatch Speidel
W. W. Dewdney
John Gunderley
James Carter
J. N. Lewis
Akron
Masons Urge 25 Cent Donation for Chillicothe Training Camp
Grand Master appeals to all Ohio lodges noting 3500 Masons in training camp at Chillicothe and proposing a building for the men and visiting relatives. Members urged to send 25 cents each to Batavian lodge secretary Edwin Cu Ely for proper record and use in the project.
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Chillicothe
Ohio
Batavian Lodge
Edwin Cu Ely
Y M C A Speaker Encourages War Work at Town Hall
Hon James Stewart of Cincinnati spoke to a large crowd at the town hall on Y M C A efforts for soldiers and trainees nationwide. He highlighted care, entertainment, worship, and support provided by the association and urged local fundraising to meet Clermont county’s $12 000 quota. Committees will visit households this week. Batavia orchestra performed.
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Jas. Stewart
Cincinnati
Town Hall
United States
Clermont County
Judge Davis
Wilson
Wegner
Batavia
Injured Goshen Veteran Improves After Crash
J Frank Stall of Goshen, a Civil War veteran who was injured in an auto accident near Guinea on the Milford Goshen pike, shows slow improvement after surgery at Jewish Hospital Cincinnati. Doctors said he has a fractured skull and a brain clot with partial paralysis but his condition is stabilizing as he nears recovery at age 68.
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J. Frank Stall
Goshen
Guinea
Milford and
Goshen Pike
Jewish Hospital
Cincinnati
Mr. Stall
Browns County Votes Dry After Tight Wet Split
In the Brown county election last week the dry side won 2763 to 2470 by 298 votes. Five of the 28 voting precincts favored wet, while Fayetteville reported an 88 vote majority for the wets.
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Brown County
Fayetteville
Reminder to carry draft registration card when traveling
The notice warns all men registered for the draft to carry their registration card when visiting far from home or risk arrest. It cites Walter Ellis of this place who was detained in West Virginia for lacking his card until it could be forwarded.
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Uncle Sam
Walter Ellis
West Virginia
Be economical with water to save coal in Batavia
The editorial urges Batavia water patrons to use as little water as possible to reduce pumping costs and coal consumption. It notes that saving 1,000 gallons saves coal and will show on the coal pile over a week, urging readers to try and be convinced.
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Batavia
Stone Lick consolidates Owensville and Stonelick districts
Clermont county Normal school reports three Brown county students. County Board of Education met at Superintendent Aultman's office with Dr. C. J. Spence P. E. Wilson Frank Dial and J. K. Love. Districts Owensville and Stonelick merge to form Stone lick consolidated. Decisions include standard tests and reporting on illegal schools. Hoard to meet December 17.
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Clermont County Normal School
Brown County
County Board of Education
Aultman
C. J. Spence
P. E. Wilson
Frank Dial
J. K. Love
Owensville
Stonelick
United States
Hoard
Clermont Normal
Hunters License Demand as Season Nears
County and township clerks report strong demand for hunting licenses as the season approaches and meat prices stay high. Rabbit season begins November 15 with 30 cent dressed meat, and a full bag could make a productive day.
Fire at Night in Williamsburg Causes Quick Extinguish
Last Sunday morning Williamsburg residents were awakened by a fire at the home of T. G. Foster. The bucket brigade and ladders aided water to the roof where flames raged, and the fire was soon out. It followed a prior week’s blaze at Harve Smith’s blacksmith shop, which burned completely. Foster’s loss was small.
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Williamsburg
T. G. Foster
Harve Smith
Mr. Foster
Wallace Carroll Moves Machine Shop to River Road Site
Wallace Carroll, owner of the friction clutches shop, relocates from the Krekeler property on the river road to the second floor of a brick building owned by the Improvement Club near the N. and W. railroad. The new site is safer from high water and suits his finished goods.
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Wallace Carroll
Krekeler
Improvement Club
Fred Adams Recovers After Cincinnati Operation
Fred Adams proprietor of the Batavia Hotel, long afflicted, underwent surgery in Cincinnati last week and is getting along nicely. He has recovered from injuries sustained in an auto smashup some months ago.
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Fred Adams
Batavia
Cincinnati
Proclamation Declares 1917 Thanksgiving Day
President Wilson issues a proclamation for 1917 Thanksgiving naming November 29 as the national day of thanks for blessings beyond peace and prosperity. The call urges public reflection and gratitude.
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Wilson
Milford National Bank Loses Tax Collection Suit
In Cincinnati the Court of Appeals denies Milford National Bank’s bid to stop tax collection amounting to nearly $5,000 assessed by the State and county. Taxes and death are sure to come.
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Court of Appeals
Cincinnati
Milford National Bank
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Amelia Red Cross
the Masons
Hunters License
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