Clermont County Grand Jury Indicts 16 in Four-Day Session
The Clermont County Grand Jury met four days and examined 88 witnesses with 37 cases. It returned 16 indictments including arson by John Reese and multiple charges of assault, burglary, grand larceny, receiving stolen property and weapons offenses. One indictment was not released to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Grand Jury
John Reese
Isaac Nordyke
Harry Davis
Augustus Sonnecalk
Wallace Barker
Berton Edward Conn
James Thomas
Edward Weber
Augustus Water
Joseph Snider
Nelson Mays
Robert Willis
Alex Curtis
Road GRADE work ends on Williamsburg Batavia pike
Grading the pike between Williamsburg and Batavia finished last Thursday by a crew using plow and scraper to level dirt and metal. The route, once very rough, has six inches of broken stone on its surface, but travel remains poor in rain.
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Williamsburg
Batavia
Entertained at Amelia Honors Mrs Morse Hicks
Mrs James R Hicks hosted a Friday afternoon gathering at her Amelia home in honor of Mrs Morse Hicks of Cincinnati. The event featured Bridge and 500 with nine tables, autumn decor, and a decorated collation. Guests included Batavia residents and attendees from Cincinnati Ripley Amelia Milford New Rich Mond Mt Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Hicks
Amelia
Morse Hicks
Cincinnati
Batavia
Mesdames C. P. Griffith
H. 8. Glancy
J. K. Ashburn
F.h.hulick
Louis Hicks
A. W. Ashburn
J.M. Griffith
Moore
D. K. Mcdonald
A. B. Nichols
Annie Tatman
George Hatfield
W. ©. Griffith
Misses Ashburn
Hopkins
Ripley
Milford
New Richmond
Mt. Washington
Teachers Association Set Meeting in Cincinnati this Month
The next meeting of the S. W. O. T. will be held in Cincinnati on Friday and Saturday the 24th and 26th. A well planned program includes departmental and general meetings with speakers of national reputation. It urges every teacher in Clermont and surrounding counties to attend using autos, trolley cars, and steam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Clermont
Tri State Farmers Product Show at Music Hall
A Tri State Farmers Product Show will be held at Music Hall Cincinnati from November 29 to December 6. All farm products will be exhibited with nearly $1000 in premiums. Apples and corn receive $400 each. other goods share the remainder. Ample provision will be made for all exhibits.
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Music Hall
Cincinnati
West Coast Drug Firm Welcomes Fulton Assuring Big Plans
A Los Angeles paper profiles William M. Fulton formerly of Ohio now part owner of Oakford Drug Company in Long Beach. Fulton managed and owned Ohio stores, came to California in 1918, and believes the Long Beach venture will revitalize the drug business as he and Mr. Oakford outline plans to run the store.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Wm. M. Fulton
Ohio
California
Oakford Drug Company
Long Beach
Mr. Fulton
Xenia
New Richmond
Cincinnati
Oakford
O. V. I. Plans 1920 Bethel Reunion
The O. V. I. will hold its annual reunion in 1920 at Bethel on the first Saturday in October. Officers: President F. M. Frazier, Vice President George Clare, Secretary and Treasurer W. Salt of Cincinnati. Committees formed: Program Miss Louise Abbott, Finance BE A. Day, Dinner I. L. Laycock, Decoration Misses Emma Hill and Abbie Towne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Bethel
F. M. Frazier
George Clare
Bel
W. ©. Salt
Cincinnati
Louise Abbott
BE. A. Day
I. L. Laycock
Emma Hill
Abbie Towne
Clocks Set to Turn Back One Hour October 26
After weeks of debate the nationwide schedule for turning clocks back one hour is: October 26. Most oppose or favor the change, while some are indifferent. Eastern time adoption in certain cities will keep clocks unchanged by local ordinance.
Clarence Hall and Claribel Groves Wed at Clermont Home
Clarence Hall and Miss Claribel Groves were married October 11 at the home of the bride's brother Allen Groves in Madisonville. Hall is a promising young farmer and Groves an esteemed Clermont teacher. They will reside near Nicholeville with a groom’s home prepared, and friends wish them happiness.
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Clarence Hall
Claribel Groves
Allen Groves
Madisonville
Hall
W. D. Groves
Clermont
Nicholeville
Batavians Marry Quietly in Covington
Gerald Iles and Miss Helen Weaver, two Batavia residents, wed quietly in Covington Kentucky last Monday. They plan to reside in newly furnished Hoerner flats and host a large circle of friends after a short wedding trip. Iles works with his father in the family garage as an expert mechanic.
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Gerald Iles
Helen Weaver
Batavia
Covington
Hoerner
Mr. I
Auto tags cost set for 1920 in Ohio
The state will supply auto tags for 1920 at 1144 cents, down from 15 cents last year, a saving of 346 cents. Motorcycle tags will be furnished for 6 cents. Tags are produced by convict labor and sold to the state at cost. The plant was installed at Columbus two years ago.
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Columbus
County Commissioners Hold Special Session October Sixth
Commissioners met in special session with full board and approved payments to numerous individuals and firms, including costs, supplies, repairs, and services. The minutes show biweekly bills from Barrett Bros, Bell Telephone, Davis & Thirey, and others, plus road work, culverts, and a plan to advertise retaining walls with sales set for October 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.araateas
Norman Burnet
Barrett Bros
Bigham & Meek
A. Bigam
Bethel-Concord
Bobbs-Merrill Go
N. T. Dailey
J. W. Edgington
Chas. Fitzwater
Henry Fite
Edward Farson
George Gauch
John Gaul
R. W.C. Gregg
George Hickey
W.T. Johnson & Co
L. G. Jennings
H. O. Laub
B. D. Lindsey
Bert Lindsey
J. L. Larkin
Stakalata Mig Co
Jacob Smith
J. B
Winepear
George Wien
Iamebace Furniture Co
P. Woodmansee
Winspear’s
Pond Run
Hauserma’s
Nine Mile
Miamiville & Guinea Pike
Shane
Lowe
Kelly-Springfield Road
Miami Township
Columbus B. B. Co
Dayton B. B. Co
Glen Dockum
Jeriks & Gaul
Rodney Jenks
Johnson & Watson
Wo. T. Johnson
John King
Kennedy & Son
Larkin & Reed
Wm. Mydick
J. W. McMurchy
James Malott
O. O. Mattox
H. O. Reed
Ed Rush
Bert F. Swing
L. C. Smith
Bert E. Swing
W. H. Stanage
Smith & Bro
Classification of Property Tax Referendum In Ohio
A farmer writer urges voters to thoughtfully decide on property taxation classification this fall. He argues against intangible property taxation and notes concerns for farmers in Clermont and nearby counties, referencing historical convention votes and local community events despite garbled text details.
Public Auction of Farm Stock and Household Goods
Having sold my farm I will offer my battles at public auction at my residence one mile east of Williamsville on Ohio Pike at 9 a m Wednesday Oct 22. Horses cows hogs and all farm stock. Bee bills for particulars. John Rennich to offer for sale a lot of property Oct 16 at 10 a m two miles east of Atavis on the vpn vurliss place. A gow a stove and a cooing stove plus other items. Spean's club will meet at the illa Hultick Batare Oct en erriae naire BR Ighale. Hie as Townsley Bi Gunn the nurser len fens booking many or S Tor ate ver. A stock has been inspected and in fine condition and prices. Call him rough e e H i Stamm and Harr Fraz at of Bi Nita toane word bate. via friends Monday nes expe to open a pharmacy in his town soon. Here his evavi reports his family well and an entity looks home from service rife mer Maham located tf Banton am tm Dasce Armory Friday night Oct 41 bring hor dance committee
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Ohio
Dermont County
Clermont County
Loveland
Withiamsville
Ohio Pike
John Rennich
Atavis
Vurliss Place
H i
Stamm
Harr
Nes
Clermont
Utopia
Cincinnati
Vic Donahey
L. J. Tabor
State Grange
Tax classification debate in Ohio farms versus city wealth
Vic Donahey warns that tax cuts on farm land require raising other taxes. He notes Ohio’s farm properties have lower values while city wealth rises, and argues classification will risk capital flight. The writer from Clermont County endorses caution and suggests testing the idea elsewhere.
Ten Plea Deals From Vermont County Grand Jury
Ten of sixteen indicted persons pleaded guilty at Monday arraignments. the remaining six pled not guilty. Judge W. A. Joseph sentenced those who pled guilty and set trial dates for the others. Sentences included reformatory terms, penitentiaries, jail time, and fines across multiple counts such as robbery, arson, concealed weapons, larceny, and receiving stolen goods. The murder trial for Wallace Barker was scheduled for November 10 to 12.
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Vermont
W. A. Joseph
Nelson Mays
Isaac Nordyke
Alex Curtis
John Keesee
Harry Davis
Cincinnati
Albert S Brewer
Edward Weber
Augustus Waters
Augustus Sonnecalb
James Thomas
Edward Conn
Joseph Snider
Reformatory
Wallace Barker
Stock Car Breaks Cleveland Light Six Mileage Record
F H Malick of Clermont county reports a Cleveland Light Six set a stock car record on a Cleveland to Fresno run. L 8 Cobb of Fresno completed 3 259 miles in nine days from Chicago to Fresno, with 167 mpg fuel economy on rough roads. Cobb’s trip, watched by the Cleveland Auto Co., demonstrates car durability and efficiency. The 1920 model allocation to dealers is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Malick
Clermont County
Cleveland
Fresno
California
Cobb
Cali
Chicago
Cleveland Six
Cobb & Evans
Cleveland Distributors
Cleveland Automobile Co
Akron
Toledo
Ohio
Detroit
Battle Creek
Mich
Ill
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Omaha
Neb
Cheyenne
Wyo
Salt Lake City
Utah
Carson City
Nev
Lake Tahoe
Sacramento
Madera
Fresno Calif
Sid Black
United States
Salt Lake
Nevada
Mountain Range
Fresno O. K
Black
Malick
Clermont County Voters Invited to Classification Amendment Meetings
Voters in Clermont County are invited to attend a series of meetings on the Classification Amendment. Speakers Mr Dyer and Mr Scott will present conclusions aimed at rural perspectives. The Ohio Home Protective League sponsors the sessions in multiple towns on October 16 and 17 with varied start times.
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Clermont County
Williamsburg
Newtonsville
Marathon
Goshen
Owensville
Loveland
Milford
Batavia
Laurel
Williamsville
Moscow
New Richmond
Felicity
Bethel
Dyer
Scott
Ohio Home Protective League
Urz
Owensville Musical Society Crowded Evening Concert
A large audience braved heavy rain to attend the Owensville Musical Society and Community Center meeting at the school house on Friday October 10. Irene Wright and Mildred Adams impressed with piano and vocal numbers. Monas Apgar performed Mother Macree with his own accompaniment. Grace Kniesly Alice Rossélot and Theresa Favret delivered entertaining numbers. public school pupils sang two songs. Cliff gave a pointed basketball address. Mrs John L Marsh led the community singing. Additional seats and enhancements planned for October 24 including a new piano orchestra song books and electric lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville Musical Society and Community Center
Irene Wright
Mildred Adams
Monas Apgar
Mother Macree
Grace Kniesly
Alice Rossélot
Theresa Favret
Cliff
John L. Marsh
Clermont County Normal School Progress Report
The Clermont County Normal School under Miss Zitt shows good progress and expects a profitable year. Enrolled students include Marie White Eleie Harmon Alice Jackson Florence Burnett Glend Turner Helen Moreton Eva Keeler Anna Unge lhaem Myrtle mater Gwen dolyn Dachemin Vecelia Wapenly Haetella Avataett Florence Gillespie Jewel Landrum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Normal School
Miss Zitt
Marie White
Eleie Harmon
Alice Jackson
Florence Burnett
Glend Turner
Helen Moreton
Eva Keeler
Anna Ungelhaem
Myrtle Mater Gwendolyn Dachemin
Vecelia Wapenly Haetella Avataett
Florence Gillespie
Jewel Landrum
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Grand Jury Report
Teachers Association
Tristate
Clermont Man
Bate
THE
A. N. Dunn
Gus Wilke
Milwaukee
Monteey
Pgneiseng
Michael Dart
Er Place
Ater
Etpin
Rum
Beitty
John
Orb
United Brevhrer
B. F. Wegner
Rae Oung Oreich
Ing
M. B.cureh
Ian Reich
Spean
Illa Hultick
Batare
Erriae Naire
Townsley
Bi Gunn
Len Fens
Banton
Dasce
Armory
Assur
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