Republican Rally in Felicity Draws Large Crowd
A Saturday night rally in Felicity drew a large audience at a tobacco warehouse to hear Myers Y. Cooper candidate for Governor and Hon. C. C. Kearns candidate for re election to Congress. William Pangburn led the program as the 40 piece High School Band played and received praise. The event highlighted Cooper’s first Clermont county appearance and strong reception, with Kearns offering steady points. The piece also urges votes for Clarence J. Brown for secretary of state citing his proven record and neighborly standing.
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Felicity
Myers Y. Cooper
Ohio
Hon. C. C. Kearns
Congress
William Pangburn
Cooper
Clermont County
Kearns
Batavian Woman's Club Holds Open Meeting at Presbyterian Church
The Batavian Woman's Club announces its next meeting at the Presbyterian church on Saturday Oct 9 open to all interested. The program features responses to Shakespeare and music with Rev Anthony B Beresford D D presenting Shakespeare Mankind's Greatest Story Teller.
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Batavian Woman’s Club
Presbyterian Church
Shakespeare
Anthony B. Beresford
Farmers Rally Draws County Wide Attendees and Support
The Union township rally at Mt. Carmel Grange hall drew 70 participants including 4-H club members. Speakers linked Farm Bureau to Extension Work and promoted volunteer campaigns while Perintown and Terrace Park hosts featured entertaining acts. Incumbent Henry Bergman Jr. faces re election for Pike maintenance oversight.
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Farmers and Friends
Union Township
Mt. Carmel Grange Hall
Fire alarm sounds after electric heat wiring fault
Fire siren blew Friday at six as the department rushed to Mrs. Will Keen’s residence where an electric front left connected caused a scare. Little damage occurred while many suppers were interrupted by the alarm.
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Will Keen
New Assistant John Huntington Joins First National Bank
John Huntington becomes assistant cashier at First National Bank and plans to meet friends. He and his wife will move to town soon, while Myers Y. Cooper from Cincinnati gains favor statewide as governor candidate advocating improved state management and Republican return.
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John Huntington
First National Bank
Myers Y. Cooper
Cincinnati
Bethel Lodge Hosts Two New Masons and Noted Citizens
The Batavia Masons raised two candidates at Bethel Lodge on Thursday night in a creditable ceremony. Dr. Thompson of Bethel, now past 91 and highly active as ever, is the oldest active Mason in Ohio and may reach his 100th anniversary. Fred Edgington of Clermont County seeks re-election as representative and was pivotal in securing the initial 90 000 for the Ohio River road project.
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Batavia Masons
Bethel Lodge
Dr. Thompson
Bethel
Ohio
Fred Edgington
Franklin Township
Fred
Ohio River
Clermont County
59th Reunion at Bethel Church
The 59th boys held their annual reunion at Bethel Baptist church last Saturday with an ap propriate program. Hon. C Kearns delivered an excellent speech and other talks followed. The event drew a large attendance and the 59th members were royally entertained by Bethel residents. Fred J. Croswell, candidate for re election as sheriff of Clermont, has a strong record and broad support for continued law enforcement service.
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Bethel
Kearns
59Th
Fred J. Croswell
Clermont
Brown County Fair Opens 76th Annual Exhibition in Georgetown
The Brown County Fair began Tuesday in Georgetown marking its 76th annual exhibition. Hundreds of residents return to visit old homes and reunite with friends while entries across departments hint at a record event. Ripley High School Band will perform Thursday along with other music on the big day.
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Brown County
Georgetown
Ripley High School
New Methodist Minister Receives Warm Friday Reception
The Methodist congregation welcomed Rev. Stafford with a church reception Friday night. A fine evening drew good audiences at the M B pulpit last Sunday. On November 2 Clermont county electors will choose a county recorder with Clarence O. Rice of Batavia as the popular candidate. His clerical ability suits the duties and support is solicited.
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Stafford
M. B
Clermont County
Clarence O. Rice
Batavia
B. L. Ketchum
Bert
Special Venire Drawn for Weber Murder Trial in Clermont County
A venire of seventy five names was drawn on September 30 by the judge sheriff and clerk from the jury wheel to select a jury for the John Weber murder trial set for November 12 1926. The list includes residents from Williams burg Stonelick Wayne Batavia Pierce Washington Jackson and other areas. The notice also mentions Scott Workmans case slated for November 4 and praises county official Bert Ketchum as auditor candidate.
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John Weber
Scott Workman
Clermont County
John Wéber
Stanley Favrer
Stonelick
Homer Ashton
Williamsburg
Bruce Hoover
Franklin
L. J. Meeks
Wayne
E. W. Pride
Fred Warren
Batavia
Alvin Penny
Albert Ilhardt
Pierce
E. E. DeBruler
Washington
Nellie Hitch
David Walker
Miami
Stella Miller Williamsburg
C. F. Ungelheam
William
Walter Hannah
Claude Behymer
William Shaffer
Louise Dagenhart
Herb Thomas
Frank Irwin
Sylvester Gaskins
Ed Ross
E. 8. Long
William Hauck
C. T. Westerman
J. W. Goodwin
J. H. Day
Harold Barber
Stanley Frazier
Mina White
Frank Schubert
James McKinney
Leonard Anstaett
Ballot On Primary Continuation At November Vote
The ballot asks voters to decide if the August primary should continue in November. A yes vote keeps the primary, a no vote leaves candidate selection to conventions. Discontinuing the primary promises big savings, including a $5,000 loan on mortgage security. W C Bishop Batavia Ohio 181t Read it in the Courier first.
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W. C. Bishop
Batavia
Survey of Batavia religious life and voter picks
Civic Committee reports a 1926 Batavia survey showing low church attendance across denominations and urging moral action. It notes 57 percent overall regular attendance, urges engagement in social life, and endorses Charles C. Kearns for Congress in the Sixth District with Republican ticket support.
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Batavia Woman’s Club
Batavia
Methodist Episcopal Church
United Brethren
Methodist Church
Presbyterian
Methodist
New Trustee Appointed in Batavia Township
Batavia township fills vacancy from J C Young's death with M F Ross resigning as Justice of the Peace and J L Larkin naming Ross to the post. The public approves the appointment. Also advertised Good Year tires at lower prices at Fuhr's Williamsburg.
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Batavia
John C. Young
M. F. Ross
J. L. Larkin
Mr. Ross
Republican Meeting At Chas C Kearns Home
News item announces a Republican meeting at the home of Chas C Kearns on Saturday October 9 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The notice urges broad attendance from all county precincts with Marathon band music and good speakers promised, inviting everyone to attend.
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the Courier
Chas. ‘C. Kearns
Marathon Band
County Commissioners Meet in Regular Session
September 27 minutes show bills approved and road projects authorized including Calvary Felicity pike rock work tar and chip from New Richmond to Bushes residence and Stonelick road One mile south Abutment on Pond run rebuilt and culverts repaired The notice also urges support for Edward E Peterson candidate for treasurer citing needed capable service.
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Henry Bergman Jr
James Brower
Batavia
Jury Board
Adam Baur
Stone
Bigam
Courier
Citizens Garage
Delano
Guy Easley
W. Fisher
Huber Mig Co
Burton Hodges
Johnson & Watson
Elmer Leslie
Clyde Lewis
Lyle A. Martin
Orie Malott
Elliott Malott
Necro
Mary Mardis
E.K. Moyer
Pringle & Buerkle
H. Rhinehardt
A. R. Salt
Jake Smith
Linda Schlotterback
W. H. Stanage
Jerome Webb
Calvary
Felicity Pike
Cedron Pike
New Richmond
Stonelick Road
Pond Run
Ten Mile
Nine Mile
Pin Hook Bridge
Edward E. Peterson
Tobacco sale and local club gathering noted in Lexington
James C. Stone announces sale of 15,000,000 pounds of redried tobacco from the 1998 crop to the American Tobacco Company. East Fork Progressive Farm Woman's Club hosted a September 16 gathering at Mrs. Mollie Rowan's home with guests and a program featuring history sayings, music, a debate on gender gossip, and a homemade lunch.
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Lexington
James C. Stone
Th Association
American Tobacco Company
East Fork Progressive Farm Woman's Club
Mollie Rowan
Or. J. Harlow
Miss Philips
Allie Rea Rowan
Tillie Atchley
Victrola
Charles Burdsall
Merrick Hutchinson
Lizzie Harlow
Hattie Glancy
Weber in Sanity Act Filed In Child Murder Case
John Weber charged with the murder of his 18 month old child at Nine Mile on September 6 awaits trial set for November 12. He is mentally unsettled, speaks no English, and requires an interpreter for court proceedings. The article notes other cases and Electoral-commission remarks.
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John Weber
Nine Mile
Batavia
Disease Increasing in Ohio Deaths Rise in 1926
Columbus report shows deaths in Ohio reaching 224 daily in six months, measles fatalities up to 750 for the period, infant mortality up from 1306 to 4864, and births at 60,200, 3,252 fewer than the prior year half-year.
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Columbus
Ohio
Red Cross Delegation Heads to Washington Trip
Mrs. Chas Massey Red Cross Secretary Miss Elizabeth Hoerner of the Auditor s office and Mrs Robert Eveland of Miamiville left Thursday for Washington D C visiting Philadelphia along the way. Mrs M went as a delegate and the others joined her driving the Red Cross car through the trip.
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Chas. Massey
Red Cross
Elizabeth Hoerner
Auditor’s Office
Robert Eveland
Miamiville
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
Correction on Weber murder case attorney appointment
A correction notes that C. B. Nichols declined to serve as defense attorney for John Weber in the first degree murder case. Weber’s trial remains scheduled for November 12.
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C. B. Nichols
John Weber
Weber
Second Storm Threatens Miami After Earlier Hurrican
Miami prepares for a second hurricane moving from the West Indies as residents react with panic and warning from Police Chief H Leslie Quigg. Government Meteorologist Richard Gray notes the path as northwest or west-northwest with officials urging calm pending updates.
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Miami
Fla
Washington
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Republican Rally
Clarence J. Brown
Blanchester
Woman’s Club
Perintown
Harry Patchell
Winemiller
Lewis
James Patchell
Terrace Park School of Expression
Charles Widener
Wayne Township
Charles C. Kearns
Chas. C. Kgarns
Ular
Weber Nervous
Venire
Nick Workman
David Gallagher
the Common Pleas Court
Happ
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