Batavia Bank Opens In Modern New Home
Batavia enjoys the formal opening of its new bank home on Main and Market, described as one of the finest in the state. The event drew guests from banks and brokerages statewide, with details of the building including marble counters, reinforced vaults, burglar alarm security, and a four-suite upstairs office area. Milton Jamieson, first cashier, served as president from 1868 to 1907, with P. F. Jamieson the current president assisting during the opening festivities.
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Batavia Bank
W. 8. McGrew
M. Jamieson
Wm. McGrew
Mark M. McGrew
John
Tennessee
Market
Batavia B. & L
B. Nichols
Batavia
P. F
A. K
Batavia School News Highlights Rivalry and Events
The seventh and eighth grades contest for top spellers with a gold dollar prize from Supt Beaman. Beginning Nov 18 weekly educational films will be shown in the school auditorium, preceded by pupil investigations and presentations. Next Friday Batavia hosts University High from Cincinnati in football, and The Classmates drama featuring Richard Barthelmess plays at Capitol Theatre. Batavia High School plans a larger school annual this year.
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Eades
Armory
Supt. Beaman
Batavia
Parent-teachers’ Association
University High
Cincinnati
Richard Barthelmess
Capitol Theatre
Batavia High School
Birthday Surprise for 85th Birthday at Hutchinson Homestead
Relatives gathered at the E. J. Hutchinson homestead to surprise the mother on her 85th anniversary, shifted from Halloween to November 1. Family members from Cincinnati and Greenfield arrived by auto and from nearby towns, sharing dinner and gifting flowers candy and fruit as plans for future celebrations were set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Hutchinson
Hallowe’en
Dollie R. White
Inez
Price Hill
Cincinnati
Williamsburg
Wade
Greenfield
C. K
Harry Middleton
Harry Clyburn
Moxly
Cary McConhaughy
Laverne
Ben
Master Clinton
Armistice Day Observed Across Batavia Community
Armistice Day was observed in Batavia with church and school services drawing large crowds. At 11 o'clock, the moment of the armistice signing, the nation paused, and after services a band concert on the courthouse corner followed, marking a day of mixed emotions.
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Batavia
Court House
Thanksgiving entertainment at Olive Branch church
Come to Olive Branch church Friday evening November 20 for a concert by Band No. 1 of the Ladies' Aid. A promising play will be the social feature, followed by refreshments of ice cream and cake.
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Olive Branch Church
Ladies’ Aid
New Books at Batavia Public Library
The Batavia Public Library in the High School building has added many new titles including Shaw St Joan White Allen Woodrow Wilson and Galsworthy Forsyte Saga White Monkey Caravan Pupin From Immigrant to Inventor Barrie Peter Pan The Flying Carpet and more.
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Batavia
Bernard Shaw
William Allen White
Woodrow Wilson
Hutchinson
Hamsum
Benoni
Glasgow
Barron Ground
Rolland
Annette
Sylvie
Summer
Galsworthy
Pupin
Barrie
Sale of Leaf Tobacco Ties Burley Association to American Tobacco
The Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative announces a sale of 10 to 11 million pounds of pool redried tobacco to the American Tobacco Company for about 2.5 to 3 million dollars. Delivery within ten days. The deal, largest between the parties since last winter, involved AVP Penn of New York and J E Lipscomb of Louisville. Prospects point to further large sales and plant openings December 1 for 108,000 members.
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Burley Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association
American Tobacco Company
James ©. Stone
Burley Association
Stone
Penn
New York
J. E. Lipscomb
Louisville
Kentucky
Burley District
Burley
Ohio
Indiana
West Virginia
Tennessee
Missouri
Virginia
Roudebush Leads in Monroe Township School Board Race
Lowell Roudebush of Monroe township led the county school board race in the November election with a 398 vote majority after receiving 1600 votes. Five candidates ran with little campaigning. all were elected for four-year terms and reported no campaign expenses.
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Lowell Roudebush
Monroe Township
Lucky Find Leads to Reward in Car Theft Case
Mail carrier Clarence Slade spotted two cars stuck in mud on route four and reported them to Sheriff Croswell. Cincinnati officials had flagged two stolen autos, and the authorities recovered the machines. Slade received two $50 checks for reporting the find.
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Clarence Slade
Route Four
Croswell
Cincinnati
Slade
Obituary of Harriet Ann Burlew at Olive Branch
Harriet Ann Burlew died last Saturday at her Olive Branch home after paralysis struck before noon on her eightieth birthday. She spent most of her life in Cincinnati. husband Richard J. Burlew died in April 1918. Survived by five daughters, six grandchildren, one great grandchild, and one sister. Funeral held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the home. burial in Olive Branch cemetery.
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Harriet Ann Burlew
Richard J. Burlew
Olive Branch
Cincinnati
Fall cleaning of leaves and neighborly duty
Citizens undertake fall yard cleanup of leaves and debris. The article urges everyone to do their share to prevent windborne leaves from blowing into neighbors. It notes leaves make good mulch for strawberries and advises against burning in streets.
Flood Destroys Corn Crops Across Highland County
Heavy rains last week sent streams over their banks washing away corn and fodder. Two farmers near Brush Creek in Highland County lost hundreds of bushels and one man lost about $1000. East Fork washed corn in low bottoms as floods rose rapidly. Unseasonable fall weather prevented cribbing and some corn now molds in shock.
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Brush Creek
Highland County
East Fork
Batavia Lady Ashburn Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Julia Kennedy Ashburn, 76, lifelong Batavia resident and widow of Dr. A W Ashburn, died last Wednesday after a long illness. Survived by six children Percy Tom James John Allen and Marguerite, with Marguerite at home at the Kennedy homestead. Funeral from the home Friday and burial in Union cemetery. James P Martin of Princeton Kansas visited his son John P Martin the past two weeks. a Civil War veteran in his eightieth year.
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Julia Kennedy Ashburn
Batavia
A. W. Ashburn
Percy
Tom
James
John
Allen
Marguerite
Kennedy Homestead
J. K
Union Cemetery
James P. Martin
Princeton
Kansas
John P. Martin
Trapper Convicted Over Possession of Off-season Pelts
John Smith 66 of Milford was arrested by Game Warden Frank W. Stagg for possession of pelts out of season. A search found skunk and six possum hides. He pled guilty before Mayor Hill and paid a $100 fine plus $18,650 in costs. The report notes many violations but witnesses often request anonymity.
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John Smith
Milford
Possum Hollow
Frank W. Stagg
Mayor Hill
Eyi
Batavia Men to Hold Meeting and Banquet Thursday
The Batavia Business Men plan their regular meeting and banquet Thursday night in the Catholic ladies' club rooms above Rapps Hardware store. The ladies will serve the meal. Business of importance will be discussed.
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Batavia
Hugo
Rapp
Gas Tax Distributions Set for State Municipalities
The State auditor announced December will see the next distribution of about 1 million dollars of gasoline tax to municipalities, part of roughly 4 million to be allocated. First shares totalled 911,401. second in December. third in June. fourth around August 1. Highway funds and county allocations will boost road work as auto owners accept the two cent tax if improvements continue. The autoist fight shifts to resisting tax increases rather than repeal.
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General Assembly
Marathon Grange Meeting Program for November
Marathon Grange will meet November 20 with a program including roll call favorite president and why song performances by Mr. and Mrs. Mulloy Mrs Harlow and Mr Hutchinson and readings by Ethel Cramer Darrell Buckmaster recitation and a short play by Mrs Morgan Mrs Weak Mrs Reynolds and Mrs Smith The Price relatives visited Hamilton last Thursday.
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Marathon Grange
Roll Call
Mulloy
Harlow
Hutchinson
H. ©. Rowan
Darrell Buckmaster
Farmers’ Institute of Benefit
H. W. Harlow
Ethel Cramer
Morgan
Weak
Mra.Reynolds
Smith
Dont Wait to Be Asked Join the Red Cross Roll Call
The piece urges immediate enrollment in the Red Cross annual roll call and urges readers to pay their dollar and register before workers reach them. It praises the Red Cross work’s essential service and calls for easier enrollment to sustain rolls and aid public health.
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Red Cross
Local Social Notes and Family Visits Highlight Weekend
The page lists a string of social notes with names and places as Mrs. Orville Green and family visit relatives in the city, Gora Bivi visits Mrs. Elmer in Bourgee Swemi visits her sister in Cincinnati, and multiple guests attend events at Daytoee L. Fox and Batavia Stank.
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Orville Green
Childre
Will
James Re
City
Atte
Gora
Bivi
Elmer
Bourgee
Swemi
BB B. Cundiff
Daytoee
L. Fox
Philadess
Mire
Charles Kearns
Salis K. Ashburn
Batavia
Stank x Middler Jr
Norwood
Asta
Ross
Sunday School Report From Incomplete Scan
Fragmentary notes mention Sunday school plans for next Sunday and a Cora Bly. The text includes scattered names and places such as Batavia and New Rich, with unclear dates and actions.
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Cora Bly
Ossola
Ana Bal
Batavia
Bilntomiegen
County Makes Liberal Contribution For Extension Work
Clermont County Commissioners approved a $1000 contribution for county extension work aimed at boosting farming production in 1926. The funds support chicken and poultry development, cream output, and improved stock, grain production to aid farmers and consumers.
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Clermont County
Farm Bureau
New County Agent Appointed for Clermont County
Clermont county has secured a new county agent after more than a year without one. William Winemiller of Michigan, age 20, is slated to take charge January 1 after graduating in December. The board plans a drive to boost membership and cites prior agents as a valued help to residents.
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Clermont County
William Winemiller
Michigan
Township Meeting a Success at Goshen Farm Bureau
The Goshen township Farm Bureau meeting last Saturday drew strong attendance. A humorous program entertained the crowd before Prof. Hackett of Goshen School spoke on the condition of rural life and the benefits of organization. A fine lunch followed and attendees left satisfied.
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Farm Bureau
Goshen Township
Goshen
Hackett
Meeting of Institute Workers at Batavia Court House
At the request of F L Allen state director of institutes the annual conference of rural leaders involved in institute work in Clermont county will be held at the Court House Batavia Ohio on December 3 beginning at 10 am. The meeting aims to extend institute service to more communities and provide inspiring helpful service. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
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F. L. Allen
Clermont County
Court House
Batavia
Ohio
Hogs to Market Boosts Local Farmers
Farmers in the area are selling hogs at good prices after early feeding. The practice, aided by mild conditions recently, suggests returns improve when hogs are fed before cold weather arrives. Early feeding is noted as paying off with generally strong market conditions.
Fitzpatrick for Grand Warden candidate announcement
James Fitzpatrick of Bethel, noted Odd Fellows leader, announces his candidacy for Grand Warden. The Batavia lodge urges Past Grand members to attend the first December meeting to vote for Clermont's choice, with oysters served and full attendance requested.
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James Fitzpatrick
Bethel
Jim
Clermont
Batavia
Hotel in Old Hands Claremont Returns to Swift Family
The Clermont Hotel resumes management by Herbert Swift and his wife after the owners Mrs Almond and daughter left for Florida spending last winter. The property is offered for rent or sale as signs indicate.
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Clermont Hotel
Herbert Swift
Mrs. Almond
Florida
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