Ohio Pike Case Settled By County Commissioners
The Ohio pike dispute ends with Howard Ferris receiving 8073.78 as settlement after a 28,000 purchase that provoked county taxpayers. Abutting property holders were to raise 36000, with 2300 from the county, 6000 held for back taxes, and 2926.27 allowed to complete the deal. Commissioners Wyatt Myers Woods voted in favor, Meyers opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Ferris
Geo. W. Wyatt
S. B. Myers
Hamp Woods
Meyers
Food Production Campaign Aimed by Southwest Ohio Farmers
Dayton November 12. A conference with 125 farm bureau officers and county agents from 22 counties formed plans for a Thanksgiving week food production campaign. Clermont county participants included Albert Coombs, J. H. Dawson, and County Agent 8. B. Stowe. The effort seeks county and state support for a yearlong program, united with a national push to boost production and meeting expected postwar demand and food exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Farm Bureau
Ohio
Clermont County
Albert Coombs
Amélia
J. H. Dawson
Batavia
B. Stowe
Europe
Rumania
Servia
Poland
Epidemic school closures require teacher pay says Attorney General
The Attorney General rules that teachers in public schools must be paid for all time lost when schools are closed due to an epidemic such as the Spanish influenza. Many districts asked for guidance, with prosecutors forwarding requests to the state. Overtime make-up time may be used in mornings, afternoons, or at the end of the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McGhee
Ohio
County Commissioners Award Bridge Contract in Tate Town
In a special session the board awarded the Tate Town bridge project to T J Joslin at 8.90 per yard for cement and 66 per ton for steel with Rodney Jinks bidding 625 for the completed bridge and Elmer Foster at 9 per yard for concrete and Go for steel. On motion Bal linger’s janitor salary at the public buildings was raised to 70 dollars monthly. No bills were passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bee
Tate Town
T. J. Joslin
Rodney Jinks
Elmer Foster
Motion of Love
Vandament
Peter Ballinger
Soldiers Letters From Allrey and France 1918
American soldiers Diary letters from Allerey France and Killingholme England describe hospital trains, weather, rations, and daily life. Private Lowell Daugherty reports duties in Base Hospital No. 26 and interest in baseball football and potential track. Harry Dennis notes climate and farms in France, while Alvah Smith writes from Co. L 327th Infantry about health, Sundays, and hope for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allrey
France
Mt. Healthy
Miss Koop
Hughes
Lowell A. Daugherty
Base Hospital No. 26
Allerey
Father
No Man’s Land
Alvah_C. Smith
Co. L
327Th Infantry
American E. F
Halt Called in Washington on Draft Examinations
On November 16 1918 Pro vost Marshal General Crowder ordered the discontinuance of all physical examinations of draft registrants and of district draft board work on classifications. Examinations only for 18 year olds under hostilities cessation. exemptions and appeals to be completed. Records of exemption boards to be kept. 19 to 87 and 18 year olds to be classified later. About 260 men examined at Batavia Armory this past week for future records. Chief clerk to be retained as a permanent official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crowder
Enquirer
Batavia
Frank McMillan Dies In Chicago After Illness
Frank McMillan died at his home in Chicago last Tuesday after several months illness. He was about 45 and long a Hillsboro and Williamsburg resident. Survived by wife and one brother. Funeral services were held yesterday. Mrs Marjorie Walkérett and aunt Nellie Walker of Felicity returned home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McMillan
Chicago
Williamsburg
Hillsboro Gazette
Marjorie Walkérett
Mise Nellie Walker
Felicity
Clermont County Farm Bureau Drives Membership Push
J H Dawson president Clermont County Farm Bureau and Albert Coombs joined the Southwestern Ohio Farm Bureau district meeting in Dayton. They approved a campaign to build USDA aligned membership with Dawson pledging 1000 farmers and counties aiming for 2500. Drive ends Friday November 29 with a roundup in Batavia November 30 featuring Myers Y Cooper and Supt Swartz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Dawson
Clermont County Farm Bureau
Albert Coombs
Ohio Farm Bureau
Dayton
Farm Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Dawson
Clermont County
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Batavia
Myers Y. Cooper
Cincinnati
Supt. Swartz
Hamilton
Soldier Lieut John Quincy A Park Dies in California
Word reached Williamsburg that Lieut. John Quincy A Park died November 10 at his home Santelle near Los Angeles California after residing in Hot Springs Delaware Territory until October He was born in Williamsburg where his sisters Mrs J A Sims and Mrs L W Garoutte and sister in law Mrs Byron Williams cared for him He faced his last roll cheerfully and bravely as in earlier days in Williamsburg with friendly greetings remembered by old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
John Quincy A. Park
Byron Williams
Santelle
Los Angeles
Cal
Hot Springs
J. A. Sims
L. W. Garoutte
Batavia Opens Guinea Pig Farm With Electrician Owner
N B Denni son, Batavia electrician, runs a guinea pig farm for experimental purposes. Eight week old pigs sell for 1.60, females produce four litters yearly averaging three to eight pigs. Keeping costs are small and the owner expects 100 producing females by spring. no hired help needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
N. B. Dennison
Fox Hunters Meet in West Union Draws 60 Members
The Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky Fox Hunters Association hosts its annual meet in West Union with around sixty members and trained hounds active from morning to night chasing Renolds. Members Louis Buerkle and John Knauer, both noted for fine dogs, are among the participants. The meet voted to stay in West Union next year. a full report will follow next week as races had not yet begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Ohio
Northern Kentucky
Fox Hunters’ Association
West Union
Adams County
Louis Buerkle
Batavia
John Knauer
Danville
Influenza Shutdown Eased As Milford Lifts Ban
Milford health officer granted permission last week ending weeks of closures. Town restores normal life after flu ravages left residents strained and local businesses hurt.
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Milford
Mothers Pensions Distributed by Probate Court
The Mothers Pensions program apportioned by the probate court lists beneficiaries for November December and January with payments due on the 10th of each month. Recipients include Lulu McCarty Loveland Mollie Van Camp Newtownville Minnie Emery Newtonsville Nannie Rutherford Goshen Erma Rosey Miamiville Kate Laughlin Williamsburg Nancy Earhart Williamsburg Ethel Fancher Bethel Laura Pence Laurel Anna Sharp Locust Corner Carrie Summers Miamiville Onie Smith Bethel Bessie Torrence Milford Stella O. Boggs Withamaville Lillian Vaughn New Richmond Jennie Johnson Mulberry Mary C. Kelch New Richmond Eva Hibner Loveland Catherine Woods Chile Lillie Hastleman Milford Laura Rogers Harriet M. Rapp Milford Anna Curliss Batavia Sophia Tolle New Richmond Myrtle Bauer Bethel Stella West Bethel Katie M. Krick Bethel Semarimus Wilson Batavia Dora Glaser Neville Edna Gelts Bethel Rachel Tausch Batavia.
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Lulu McCarty
Loveland
Mollie van Camp
Newtownville
Minnie Emery
Newtonsville
Nannie Rutherford
Goshen
Erma Rosey
Miamiville
Kate Laughlin
Williamsburg
Nancy Earhart
Ethel Fancher
Bethel
Laura Pence
Laurel
Anna Sharp
Locust Corner
Carrie Summers
Onie Smith
Bessie Torrence
Milford
Stella O. Boggs
Withamaville
Lillian Vaughn
New Richmond
Jennie Johnson
Mulberry
Edna Gelts
Rachel Tausch
Batavia
Reopened too soon warns Ohio health officials
The State Department of Health cautions that premature relaxation of closing orders may reignite epidemics seen in Bridgeport Martins Ferry Bellaire and New Lexington. Authorities urge considering surrounding areas before lifting bans and note that rural areas can reinfect towns once gatherings resume.
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Columbus
State Department of Health
Bridgeport
Martins Ferry
Bellaire
New Lexington
Ohio
United States Public Health Service
Pogue gives thanks to Clermont county Republican committees
Mr. Thomas L. Pogue chairman of the Judicial Committee writes The Courier to express sincere appreciation for the work by The Courier in the recent campaign. He thanks the Clermont county Republican Executive Committee precinct committeemen and independent workers for the Judicial Ticket and praises aid for Judges Wanamaker Robinson Cushing and Shobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Pogue
Judicial Committee
The
Courier
Pogue
Republican Executive Committee
Clermont County
Judicial Ticket
Wanamaker and Robinson
Supreme Bench of
Ohio
Cushing and Shobs
Court of Appeals
First District of
President's Order to 37-year-old registrants on Sept 12 1918
The President directs that registrants who on Sept 12 1918 had turned 37 and received questionnaires need not fill them out but must return the documents to local boards. No delinquency charges will stand for failure to return the questionnaire, even if the deadline has passed, and prior charges will be cancelled.
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Clermont
Board of Health Flees Spanish Flu in Town
The Spanish influenza hit our town with one death so far while surrounding areas suffer more. Schools are closed six weeks with no opening in sight, machine shops reported cases, and the board ordered notices against loitering. The post office limits crowds and sick individuals are urged to avoid street mingling.
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Board of Health
Carroll Jamieson Machine Shop Closes Over Flu Outbreak
The Carroll Jamieson Machine Shop shut Saturday morning as many employees fell ill with influenza including some at work while fumigating. About 18 workers were sick or had family illness. the foundry had been closed for a week and is now operating again. The Board of Health asks public cooperation to stamp out the epidemic. The shop closed again Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll-Jamieson
Board of Health
Influenza Epidemic Forces Dismissal of Ohio Case
The Ohio case State of Ohio versus John Cooper in Clermont County Common Pleas was dismissed indefinitely due to the nationwide influenza epidemic. About 50 witnesses were summoned and 11 jurors qualified. court officials postponed further proceedings until the epidemic subsides as directed by the Board of Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
State of Ohio
John Cooper
Common Pleas Court
M Board of Health
Where To Kick In Batavia Power and Public Affairs
Citizens urge complaint against the Board of Public Affairs for electric service decisions not the Batavia Light Co. Current should be on Tue Thu Sat the board holds the register kick. Milford saloon license airs changes as November election and May 27 deadline loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Batavia Light Co
Board of Public Affairs
Batavia Power & Light Co
John Brown
al Davis
Milford
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U. S
Folke
Great Lakes
W. R
Killingholme
Harry C. Dennis
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