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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1923

Page

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Teachers' Association Chooses Batavia for Spring Meetings

Clermont County Teachers meet at Batavia High School November 10 with Supt. O O Maddux in charge. Speakers include BE A Wonnell on writing in public schools and Dr. McMillan of Miami University on Pestalozzi. Red Cross seals distributed. lunch served by Batavia 8th grade girls.

Clermont—County Teachers’ Association Batavia High School O. O. Maddux Felicity Singing of America A. G. Bagby Bethel Prayer. Inc Institute Batavia BE. A. Wonnell Cincinnati University of Cincinnati B- R. Justice Red Cross McMillan Miami University Pestalozzi

Batavia to Host Bethel in First Local Grid Clash

The Batavia community will see a football game Friday afternoon November 16 at home. This marks the first Batavia Bethel clash here in years with Bethel seeking revenge after a recent defeat by Batavia two weeks prior.

Batavia Bethel Batavis

Red Cross Membership Drive Highlights Volunteer Spirit

The note urges joining the Red Cross with a cheerful welcome and a smile as the key to success. Volunteers are praised as industrious, with a call for Clermont Chapter to reach the required goal by the November 11 to 29 roll call period.

Timmidity Timmidityrin Red Crogs Red Cross Clermont

Dollings Stockholders Meeting in Clermont County

Notice to the stockholders of R. L. Dollings in Clermont County that a meeting will be held at the Batavia Court House Ohio on November 19 at 10 PM to appoint a delegate for the Columbus stockholders meeting. All interested are urged to attend. Harry Britton Prosecuting Attorney.

R. L. Dollings Clermont County Court House Batavia Ohio Columbus Harry Britton

County School Board Winners Elected at Precincts

Official figures show Lough and Swope elected to the county school board after counting by precincts. The vote results confirm the two winners across the districts.

County School Board Lough Swope

Ice Plant for Batavia Promoted by Buerkles

Batavia to gain an up-to-date ice plant with Homer and Lou Buerkle as promoters. It will be built on the current Buerkle lot with a garage. A four deep water well provides ample supply for future needs and construction starts soon after the new year.

Batavia Homer Buerkle Lou Buerkle

Work Progressing on N and W Railroad Bridge at Batavia

The Batavia N and W railroad bridge project advances slowly with a large workforce. Last week two channels opened in the riffle to lower water for pier work as gangs operate on both creek banks. The roadway will be wider for public travel once completed with new piers placed on fills of earth. Completion is not expected before next July as the bridge is strengthened for heavy travel.

Batavia

Weekend visits and church event in Mt Holly area

Miss Mary McAfee spent Saturday in the city while families including Judd Patchell and Werner groups visited relatives in Brazier Batavia and Loveland. Sunday activities included an 8 8 convention at Christian Chapel Mt Holly and a teachers meeting in Batavia. Frances Judd hosted a birthday dinner along with siblings and parents nearby.

Mary McAfee Frank Judd Emma Davis D. Judd Brazier Christian Chapel Church Mt. Holly Clarence Rice Batavia Wm. Cdaver Be'le .Patchell Owensville Burt Rohrer Loveland James Patchell B. Rohr Carlier Leo Chas. Carlier Fayetteville

Safe investments urged by Williamsburg post office

The Williamsburg post office announced the disposal of 1200 dollars in Treasury Savings Certificates. Postmaster Beacham cites recent publicity against worthless stocks and says these certificates offer safety, tax advantages, and broad accessibility with denominations from 25 to 1000 dollars and minimum investments starting at 20.50 dollars.

Williamsburg Treasury Savings Beacham

Death of Edwin Hall in Georgetown

Edwin Hall of Georgetown was found dead at his home last Monday by his father and brother after being absent from work all day. The doors were locked, lights burning, and the body lay near the telephone, suggesting a failed attempt to reach it. He died of heart trouble at age 45 and left a wife visiting Ripley. he was a partner in W. E. Hall & Son tobacco dealers and a nephew of Guerney Hall formerly of Batavia.

Edwin Hall Georgetown Ripley Guerney Hall Batavia W. E. Hall & Son

Rats Seek Winter Quarters Prompt County Drive

The county faces a rat problem as pests move to farmers barns and corn cribs for winter quarters. Authorities urge preventive action using bait like Barium carbonate and food lures. a good dog or cat can help, and screening of areas is advised.

Postmaster Mefford Reports Free Delivery Planned for Ripley

Postmaster H. L. Mefford says free mail delivery will start in Ripley once requirements are met. Two mail carriers will be assigned to the routes, with homes numbered and each residence installing a mailbox as a condition.

H. L. Mefford Ripley

Expense filing window for November candidates opens

The filing deadline for candidate expense accounts is midnight November 16. All candidates must file regardless of site or salary of the office.

Rumage sale proposal for Batavia gains local support

Community members urged Batavia to hold a rummage sale on the Saturday before Thanksgiving at Court House corner to aid churches and raise funds. Mr and Mrs Reynolds and guests from Marathon hosted visitors including OW Frantz and his wife from MacAllen Texas, who traveled roughly two thousand miles to Ohio.

Batavia Court House J. H. Reynolls Marathon OW. Frantz

Commissioners Proceedings Opened with Multiple County Bills

County session notes list numerous payments including furnace repairs jail 6.25 Dayton prisoners 5.50 bridge work 198.00 abutments 224.00 paving and pike payrolls 3000.00 100.00 64.00 61.60 9687.72 110.00 3000.00 160.09 840.00 2800.00 300.09 and other items for public works supplies and services.

Eg- Clermont Sun T. D. Carter City O’ Dayton Cliff Conover Craver Jas Cartwright Iefor County Courier Roy Philhour John Dillon John Pingle James Evanshire Pringle & Buerkle George Eppley Yanger Chas. Ritter Guy Hasley G. W. Rich Pike H. B. Floyd F. L. Adamson Bluestein’ Bros F.C. Brannen Toney Braun Homer E. But'er J. L. Broadwell W. Devoe N. B. Dennison E. M. Bly &Son P. M. Rapp Court House James Evansbine M. Reisinger J. B. Reed Citizens Garage W. H. Culley Walter Hannah Rauscher Bros J.D. Adams Floyd Brinkman Clérmont Courier T. H. Court Mary Combs John H. Houser Dan Whaffer Cence Sowell Lucy Hauck M. Scott Eugene Hull Same W. B. Judd A. H. Smyser Tam Jones R.O Jess Jordan B. D. Scott Anna Kennedy Children Board W. A. Shinkle Stone Ed King Standard Oil Co Bald T. J. Lewis Fuhr P. W F. J. Lewis Greeny Milford Record B. L. Moore Lillie Thadaman Malott Mig Co Wyatt Nike Harriett Motford Frank Willis H. McNutt Beto Es Weaver Pharmacy Joe Zimmerman F. Nash Ue & Cents Hb.o Morris

Thrifty Jackson Farmer Sells Effects Before Moving to Arkansas Timber Venture

Robert Titus of Jackson township plans a sale of his personal effects on November 17 as he and his family relocate to Arkansas to enter the lumber business. Titus recently returned from the west after closing the timber land deal and will travel by motor with his family.

Robert Titus Jackson Township Arkansas

Armistic Day Observed At Local Church Gathering

Judge Marshall addressed a patriotic crowd at M. B. church for Armistice Day five years after World War I ended. He lauded the service of county boys and delivered a fitting tribute. The program followed last week’s published plan with Marshall speaking in Georgetown in the afternoon.

M. B Judge Marshall Marshall Georgetown

Public Sale at Jacob Light Farm near New Richmond

Charles T. Tomlin offers for sale at his residence on the Nicholasville pike known as Jacob Light farm near New Richmond on Saturday December 1 at 10 o'clock. The sale includes houses cows wagons and farm implements. Usual terms.

Charles T. Tomlin New Richmond Nicholasville Pike Jacob Light

Officers Elected and City Officials in Batavia

The officers elected last Tuesday will qualify, file bonds, and take office the first Monday in January. Batavia will lack a marshal and treasurer after year’s start as no votes met the required eight percent threshold. Peter Ballinger received 25 votes for marshal while JK Buckingham, four years old, former Milford mayor, died at home after a stroke. He is survived by a widow and one son.

Batavia Peter Ballinger JK. Buckingham Milford Miford

Three High Men Appointed From Cincinnati Exam

An examination in Cincinnati for a rural carrier vacancy at Batavia post office drew about 25 applicants. The top three were Mahl on route 1, J. B. Wasner of Batavia, and Stanley Clemons on route 7. The final selection and recommendation rest with Congressman Kearns.

Cincinnati Batavia Mr. Mahl J. B. Wasner Stanley Clemons Congressman Kearns

Gunderloy Couple Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gunderloy of Batavia observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Sunday November 11. The couple were wed at Jefferson Hall Cincinnati and were joined by relatives including C Gunderloy Peter Gunderloy John Gunderloy Mrs Mary Kummer Mrs Margaret Brotherton and many others. They have three children eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

G. W. Gunderloy Batavia Jefferson Hall Cincinnati C. Gunderloy Peter Gunderloy John Gunderloy Mary Kummer Margaret Brotherton Walter W. Pape Mesdames Tena Kummer

Elmwood School House Entertainment Night November 17 1923

At the Elmwood school house a varied program will be presented Saturday evening November 17 1923 at 7 30. There will be music and refreshments and a social. All are invited to attend and enjoy the evening of food and entertainment.

Elmwood School House

Local residents visit relatives and neighbors this week

Mrs Tm Booth and son Lloyd returned from Kentucky. Mrs Minnie Downs visited her brother John Binning and family. Mr and Mrs Ja Topi entertained Mrs Spence Dawson. Several families from Dayton Norwood Cincinnati and Shasta visited or hosted gatherings. The community enjoyed a Halloween party with masks games and treats.

Tm Booth Lloyd Kentucky Minnie Downs Nowod John Binning Ja Topi Spence Dawson Oisonville B. D. Des Pir Ceet Myrick Kenneth Tasca Peter Hartnett Laurence and Endister Dayton Mariam Vanharlingen Norwood Oeet Mise Mariam Hare Shasta Astl Oscar Alderding Cincinnati Orwood William Ramsey Iga Baneod Cne l Wise Olina Hallowe Fens Abeean Grace Callahan Fagin Pierks Bintiar Test Pio Newfie Ayer

Barberry Locations Threaten Clermont Wheat Crop

George Cowdrey of the U S Department of Agriculture reports over twenty locations of common barberry in Clermont county posing potential losses to wheat. A hedge in Union township reached 65 yards. landowners cooperate in removal while Japanese barberry remains nonrust bearing. Ohio Farm Bureau rebates fertilizer costs to members. eight week winter agricultural courses offered by Ohio State University aim to improve farm profitability and modern methods through four week sessions each, taught by Dean Alfred Vivian.

Clermont County George Cowdrey U. S. Department of Agriculture Alfred Vivian College of Agriculture Ohio State University Clyde F. Tom

Milford Liquor Court Ceases After Election

The Milford liquor court has ceased to grind after last week’s election. Mr. Scott will hear pending cases then retire to private life. Receipts under his office total $800,000 since January 1, with about half to the State and the rest to town officials prosecutors. The new Milford mayor will hear cases but will not seek ongoing business.

Milford Scott

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Teachers’ Association Dollings Ansteat Erdman Lough Simmerman Swope Amelia—Corp Ee Corp. East ERS Corp. West Bane Franklin Chile Borg Ysis Peenee Joss of Orth Mabe Locust Corner Amelia Stonelick Batewene Eee Tees Beens Mtate Bethel Corp IGE Safe Investments Commissioners’ Proceedings Jerry Marsh My York Tyler Orien Lukemier Has G. ‘White Frank Malott Charles Brothers Charles Krantz Lockland John Brothers Mre Marietta Brothers Clermont Farm Bureau Ohio Farm Bureau Service Company Farm Bureau Liquor Court
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