Batavia Woman's Club Meets With 25 Members
The Batavia Woman's Club held a meeting last Saturday with 25 members and guests from nearby clubs. Officers for the year were elected: H S Moore president, H B Glancy vice president, G F Baum recording secretary, E S Rush corresponding secretary, D K McDonald treasurer. The event marked the first regular meeting in two years, with plans for renewed club work and a light refreshment service.
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Batavia Woman's Club
Joseph Homan
Larkin
Light
Dawson
Roberts
Robins
New Richmond
Garther
Harrison
Maysville
Baum
H. S. Moore
California
Jamieson
H. B. Glancy
G. F. Baum
E.S. Rush
D. K. McDonald
Owensville Community Center Holds Second Meeting
The Owensville Community Center and Musical Society met at the school house on Friday October 3 for community singing and readings. Dr W E Leever spoke on a new high school building while unanimous resolutions supported the plan. next Friday’s meeting will feature an artist and educational program led by Irene Wright.
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Owensville
Irene Wright
Cedarville
Hobart Ogden
Fire at Batavia Foundry Threatens Major Plant
A Batavia foundry, one of the town’s largest employers, nearly burned Saturday night after the night watchman Isaac Dawson and day man Sam Hedrick discovered flames near the cupalo. Sparks likely started the blaze but quick action by the two men with a hose restrained the fire, saving the building just minutes before its collapse.
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Batavia
Isaac Dawson
Sam Hedrick
Cupalo
Election notices for State Teachers Retirement Board
The two seats on the State Teachers Retirement Board will be chosen Saturday Oct 18 in rural and village districts. Ex officio members include Supt of Public Instruction Auditor and Attorney General. Voting places list Amelia Buots Batavia etc with deputy tellers. all county teachers urged to vote at a designated site.
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State Teachers’ Retirement Board
Felicity
Mark Whitaker
Goshen
F. B. Bishop
Owensville
H. A. Kellum
Loveland
F. O. Horton
Milford
O. H. Shopmeyer
New Richmond
Hamilton
Newtownsville
B. L. Ketchum
Williamsburg
J. W. Smith
Moscow
H. H. Pattison
Mrs George A Keen Rites For Ohio Matron Ends
Obituary honors Harriet Elizabeth Salt Waterfield Keen 1854 1919 of Batavia Ohio born Salt Air Clermont County died September 6 1919 at home. Wife mother and church worker she supported missions temperance and local clubs and raised several fostered children leaving a lineage of devoted family members and community influence.
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Harriet Elizabeth Salt Waterfield
Salt Air
Clermont County
Ohio
Batavia
School of Christ
Earth
George A. Keen
Covington
Wm. Waterfield
Geneva Alice
Minerva Kate
Archie Edward
Geneva
Wm. W
Geneva Alice Shipp
Washington, D. C
Archie
Toledo
Keen
Paul Benton
Indianapolis
Reena Owens Keen
John Taylor
Cincinnati
Jesus
Mrs. Keen
Fentle
Obituary of Charles A Moore formerly of Afton
Charles A Moore died at home near Rochester Indiana on September 4 age seven. He suffered a long illness and heart failure caused his death. Funeral services were M E church ritual with hymns sung by neighbors. Family and friends from Washington D C London Ohio and Amelia Ohio attended. He leaves a wife two married sons grandchildren and siblings.
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Charles A. Moore
Afton
Mary E. Homan
Batavia
Rochester
Indiana
M. E. Church
Moore
Mr. Moore
Annie L. Traphagen
Etta Moore
Washington D.C
London
Ohio
Lucy Truot
Amelia
Peculiar Fire Causes Farmland Loss and Aid Appeal
John Renich owner of Granville Curliss farm lost barn tobacco horses and an auto in a fire last week. Insurance was set to start October 1 but fire occurred a day earlier, leaving only a small barn policy. A fundraising paper circulates to cover the loss.
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John Renich
Granville Curliss
H. J. King
L. L. Johnson
Will of Mary Hudepohl Provides Life Interest to Husband
Last will dated November 18 1918 in Miami township directs debts and funeral expenses paid promptly. All real and personal property go to husband Anthony Hudepohl for life. on his death, property to son John Henry Hudepohl for life, then to John Henrys children. Real estate includes 90 acre farm on Mt Repose road and a house at Elliott and Broadway Cincinnati. Anthony named executor.
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Mary Hudepohl
Miami Township
Anthony Hudepohl
John Henry Hudepohl
Mt. Repose Road
Miami Towpship
S. W
Elliott and
Broadway Sts
Cincinnati
Land Transfers and Deed Records From Union and Surrounding Townships
Property transfers reported by the recorder list numerous deeds settled for nominal sums. Entries include parcels in Union Township Monroe Township Williamsburg Township Bethel Milford Tate Jackson and Miami townships among others with buyers and sellers such as Frank N Leaf Ella L Schubert Susan E Wingo Clermont B L Co and George A Bell. Many plots are stated at 1 dollar with several larger sums noted such as 60 dollars and 250 dollars.
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Frank N. Leaf
Ambrose Leaf
Union
Ella L. Schubert
Joseph Wm. Mullen
Monroe
Susan E. Wingo
W. H. Finley
Perry Lindsey
Williamsburg
Clermont B. L. & 8. Co
Board of Education of
New Richmond
James H
Carrie Idlett
Georgia E. Spaulding
Ohio
John H. Flynn, Sr
Fred B
Bertha Schafroth
Milford
Anna M. Muzzy
Katherine
Elizabeth Joergens
John and
Marie Heumann, Jr
John
Catherine Heumann
Mt. Carmel
Cincinnati Crushed Stone & Grave Co
Taylor E. Johnson
Miami Tp
George A
Elizabeth O. Bell
William A. Gauche
Jackson Tp
William H
Birdell Prather
Howard
Matilda Prather
Miamiville
Elizabeth Fultz
W. J. Hamm
Anna E. Miller
B. F. Cushard
Moscow
Harley H
Joy Dunn
H. E. Evans
Bethel
Louis Bluestein
Cora Jeffries
Tate Tp
C. A. Kling
Raymond
Alma Crouch
Louis
Lizzie Seifer
Eliza E. Shannon
Union Tp
Lizzie
H. B. Cutler
Chas. Ausman
Charlie
Emmett Creager
Beulah Warthington
Rufus Adamson
Cora M
Harry A. Harkness
Josephine Rankin
John W
Susan Lee Paynter
Charles F. Jordan
Mary A
James Oliver
Earnest W
Nellie F. White
Charles H
Harriet H. Wiltsie
Cora B. Jeffries
Tate
Mary Oldenberg Et al
Richard Harcourt
Loveland
Cary
Opal EK. Miller
Emma A. Peck
Felicity
Batavia Ball Fans Reward Ladies For Service
The Bata via Bell exchange staff were thanked by local fans with two pound boxes of candy for their excellent service during the ball season. Batavia residents praise the ladies for their fair game spirit and appreciation.
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Batavia
Bryan Warmly Received at Town Hall Prohibition Speech
William Jennings Bryan spoke Monday morning at the town hall on prohibition. He received a warm reception as business owners allowed their men to attend without loss of time. Schools dismissed to hear him and farmers turned out in force for a grand, convincing argument.
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William Jennings Bryan
Grand Jury Opens with 92 Witnesses Present
The grand jury began its session on Tuesday morning with 92 witnesses listed for inquiry. One case is to be considered and three days are set aside for the work. Seven prisoners are detained in jail awaiting results.
Factory Opens in Jamieson Building Sees Early Hiring Surge
The Jamieson building hosts a factory starting Monday with 16 workers reporting on opening day. Management is described as excellent, courteous, and painstaking as wages are said to be good and the scale attractive though not large in the first week. The operation aims for growth with room for more workers.
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Jamieson
Fire Burns Lindale Barn on Coombs Homestead
A Friday evening blaze destroyed the Coombs homestead barn at Lindale around 8 o clock. The barn and winter crops were a total loss with small insurance. Horses were in pasture. a large crowd gathered but no cause could be determined.
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Coombs
Lindale
Reunion of the 59th Regiment at Highland Park
Thirty three remaining members of the 59th Regiment gathered at Highland Park for a reunion last Saturday. Seventeen comrades from other regiments attended and the day featured a well received program and a fine dinner prepared by the Olive Branch ladies. The veterans hope to meet again next year.
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59Th Regiment
Highland Park
Olive Branch
Hog Prices Slide as Corn Costs Hit Profit
Hog markets show eight weeks ago Chicago prices at 2360 per hundred. Saturdays report lists 16.50, down 7 from prior. Hogs on market fed 2.00 corn, farmer faces loss. Consumer price drops slow with few lard hogs entering market.
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Chicago
Community social notes include parties and visits in White Oak
Ruth Porter and Frances Black along with Leontine Black spent Sunday at home. Georgia Smith returned Monday after visiting sister Mary Kline. Harmony club of White Oak hosted a surprise party for Ella Hancock on her birthday with ice cream cake and coffee. Mrs Bligs Carrer and baby visited John Terten and wife. Jennie Kearns stayed with brother Fred Terten. Katherine Winspeare from Washington DC vacationing with Mrs Witon Moniar. Rev Baker and wife spent part of the week with their son Maxakeran family in Milford. Annie Anthoni and Kate Anthoni visited Bethel relatives. Friday school exhibit at Wassoncol House drawn a large audience. Annie Mae Hutson led a birthday toast. Mrs Carlos Hutson hosted the Philathea club Tuesday evening. Delphia Hardwick of Lexington was among friends Sunday. The Doyle and Busey families noted.
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Ruth Porter
Frances
Leontine Black
City
Georgia Smith
Mary Kline
Harmony Club
White Oak
Ella Hancock
Bligs Carrer
Allie Merten
Bethel
Sven
Wassoncol House
Annie Mae Hutson
Carlos. Hutson
Batavia
Philathea Club
Rewport
L. B. Ie
Delphia Hardwick
Ofington
Friends
Local Notices Highlight Visits and Community Events
Nellie Nordyke of Wilmington visits sisters in town while Walter Hulick of Newton returns after years away. Batavia hosts auto races postponed by rain, and Batavia Roller Mills resume operations after installing electric motor. Clergy and families attend church events and Five Hundred gathering features local ladies. Regular church services plan formation of ideas theme next Sunday.
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R. B. Wilson
Moonshine Bust on Farm in Canton Ohio
Sheriff Milo Cathon Chief Deputy Kirk and Massillon police raided a farm house in Cantor Ohio confiscating a large copper still 400 pounds of raisins and over 60 gallons of whisky. Austrian operator John Kellemen was arrested and jailed to face federal charges for illegal whisky manufacturing. He claimed nightly production of about 15 gallons sent nationwide.
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Cantor
Ohio
Milo Cathon
Kirk
Ertle
Massillon
John Kellemen
Kellemen
Enquirer
Races at Shar onville Speedway Postponed by Rain
Races at Shar onville speedway were postponed last Sunday due to rain making the track too slippery. A large crowd was disappointed, but tickets will be valid for next Saturday when the races are rescheduled.
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Sharonville
County Health Budget Cuts Stir County Officials
At a Batavia board meeting the county health budget was cut from 9000 to 7500 and filed with the county auditor. The reduction may exceed allocations to many taxing districts for health services. The state contributes 2000 of the total, a status seen as applicable to counties with cities.
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County Health Board
Batavia
Season Favorable Tobacco Weather Encourages Prompt Harvest
October 8 reports indicate tobacco remains uncut in fields and gaining weight before frost. Projections say light leaf will be scarce this year, with thick stiff weed and strong prices anticipated. Farmers are urged to house tobacco quickly to protect spread and quality.
Cleona Searles Opens Ninth District Census Office
Cleona Searles opens an office in the room once used by Dr. Belt as the Ninth District census chief prepares to start work after civil service exams. The head office will be here and little activity is expected for a few days.
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Cleona Searles
Dr. Belt
Tri State Produce Show Planned in Cincinnati Area
Clermont County farmers are urged to exhibit at the Tri State Products Show in Music Hall Cincinnati during the first week of December. Eight surrounding counties including three Kentucky, two Indiana, and three Ohio counties organize the event. Over a thousand premiums will be awarded for apples corn wheat oats rye soybeans potatoes sweet potatoes celery onions pumpkins squash barley tobacco and dark tobacco. Premium lists are available by contacting the Farm Bureau Office at Batavia.
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Clermont County
Music Hall
Cincinnati
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Farm Bureau
Batavia
L. P. Beechy
Frank Beach
Clemont County
Harvey Perin
James Conley
M. C. Thomas
Marion, C
J J. Bolender
Felicity
Reappraisal Proposal Discussed for Southern Ohio Counties
Ohio auditors and the Auditor of State met in Cincinnati to consider reappraisal of real estate across Adams Butler Brown Clermont Clinton Highland and Hamilton counties. While prices and rents show overvaluation in some areas and under in others a decision was not reached. The State Tax Commission may order a reappraisal if county officials fail to agree.
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Ohio
Adams
Butler
Brown
Clermont
Clinton
Highland
Hamilton
Cincinnati
State
State Tax Commission
Bat tavia Bridge Reflooring Underway
Lumber arrives fresh from the tree for Bat tavia bridge renovations. Workmen will place 8x8x10 joists and 2x4 flooring edgewise with a tar coat, improving the old structure while traffic may ford the creek during a brief period.
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Battavia
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Pana
K. B
Treat Mily
Ohiotes
Recorder's Office
Bryan
Grand Jury
Doyle O Busey
Clements Co
Bieterliner
Nellie Leonard Nordyke
Wilmington
Aus
Missesonard
Walter Hulick
Newton
Kansas
Oliver
C. B. Nichols
Jee Fuller
Cease
Harry Fuller
Julius Rothiuse
Oakley
Jord Needham
Mildred
Blanche
Conover
Marathon
Hugo Bros
Geo. Bauer and
Keatlys of
Keen, O
Adam Bauer
U. B
Oliver Hulick
Walter
Harmon Cover
Laura Hitch
Lillian Robinson
B. C. Spencer
Ralph Titus
G. H. Hugo
Glancy
H. 8
N. B. Dennison
E.R
Belaec
H. F. Buerkle
C. N. Young
A. B. Nichols
J. K. Ashburn
Amelia Griffith
Mary Homan
Speedway
County Board of Health
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