White House Endorsement Letter Supports Kearns
A 1924 White House letter to Congressman Charles C. Kearns from Secretary to the President B. Slemp urges re election, commending Kearns for his House committee roles and alignment with Coolidge policies, noting friendship from service in Congress.
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Congressman Kearns
White House
Kearns
Coolidge
Washington
Mr. Kearns
Congress
House
B.slemp
Charles C. Kearns
Batavia
Batavia Forms Safety Campaign Group At Court House
Citizens gathered at the Batavia courthouse for the first Safety Campaign meeting. Cincinnati speakers addressed the crowd as the local organization formed with Gus Wilke as president Brice Hendrixson secretary and Dr F Treton treasurer. Executive committee includes H B Glaney S L Larkin J R Fishback A E Price and H F Buerkle.
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Batavia
Court House
Cincinnati
Gus Wilke
Brice Hendrixson
Dr. F. Treton
H. B. Glaney
S. L. Larkin
J.R. Fishback
A. E. Price
H. F. Buerkle
Donahey and Woman's Rights Presidency Reference
Governor Donahey opposed extending suffrage to Ohio women as shown during the 1912 Constitutional Convention vote. The record notes his “No” vote on granting women the vote, with a citation to proceedings. Other notes include local ads and brief social mentions about residents Hallie Watkins Marie Meyer Grace Diets visiting, and General Ashburn’s stop in Batavia.
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Donahey
Tuscarawas County
Ohio
Bishop for Judge in ClerMont county nonpartisan race
The Courier backs William Bishop for Common Pleas Judge, arguing his 21 years of solo practice, integrity, independence, and broad support across the county will best safeguard property rights and maintain the constitution as voters choose a new judge after Judge Joseph’s death. The piece notes opposition from Batavia supporters of Judge White but predicts a large Bishop victory.
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Common Pleas
People’s Court
Joseph
the Courier
Clermont County
William
Bishop
Andy Grump
Batavia
Edgington Seeks Reelect on Republican Ticket for Ohio House
Clermont County voters are reminded of Fred Edgington's bid for re election to the Ohio General Assembly. He pledges to shift highway maintenance to the state, push street maintenance in villages, and seek Green Bill township road funding while easing landowners from road costs. He also champions schools and health laws, with local notes about college students and a resident recovering from a barn injury.
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General Assembly of
Ohio
Fred Edgington
Republican Meetings Schedule With Noted Speakers
Republican meetings are listed for this week with prominent speakers. Edenton hosts J D Payne and Chas Burdsall on Oct 25, Goshen hosts W G Bishop Chas Burdsall and Emma Quayle on Oct 27, Bethel hosts C C Kearns and others on Oct 27, New Richmond hosts C C Kearns Fred Edgington on Oct 28, Loveland hosts C C Kearns Charles Burdsall and others on Oct 29, Milford hosts C C Kearns Fred Edgington and Chas Burdsall on Nov 1.
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Edenton
J. D. Payne
Chas. S. Burdsall
Goshen
W. G. Bishop
Emma Quayle
Bethel
C.C. Kearns
New Richmond
C. C. Kearns
Fred Edgington
Loveland
Hon. C
Kearns
Charles
Burdsall
Milford
Chas. C. Burdsall
Political meetings draw strong turnout in three towns
In Batavia Williamsburg and Milford last Saturday large crowds attended meetings presided by Jerry Payne of Milford. C. C. Crabbe and H. D. Fess delivered solid talks with abundant good music throughout the events.
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Batavia
Williamsburg
Milford
Jerry Payne
C. C. Crabbe
8. D. Fess
Burdsall Nominated for Probate Judge in Clermont County
Charles S. Burdsall of Jackson township, Republican candidate for Probate Judge, is a Clermont native educated in Williamsburg and a lawyer who has practiced in Hamilton and Clermont counties. A Sun critique is dismissed as political ploy. Burdsall is described as a qualified, respected resident ready for office.
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Charles. S. Burdsall
Jackson Township
Clermonter
Williamsburg
Hamilton
Clermont County
Hamilton County
The
Sun
Clermont
Mr. B
Norwood
Bemaks
Pike Improvement Extends From Mt Carmel To Williamsburg
The pike from Mt Carmel to Williamsburg will be widened two feet on each side at state expense. Excavation has started at both ends under Jas Hurley. Crushed stone for the lower end comes from Pringle and Buerkle, while Oscar Glancy provides stone for the Williamsburg end.
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Mt. Carmel
Williamsburg
Jas. Hurley
Pringle & Buerkle
Oscar Glancy
Death notice and fox hunters meeting announced
Clara Sherman died at J L Woodward home on October 11 1924 from natural causes after stomach and bowels troubles. Dr Chambers of Sardinia confirmed natural death. Editor notes service was held with Doctors Fomorin and Chambers. The National Fox Hunters Association will hold its 33rd annual meeting in Bowling Green Kentucky in mid November. Past two years the meet met in Washington DC, north of the Ohio River.
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Clermont Courier
Batavia
Clara Sherman
J. L. Woodward
National
Fox Hunters’ Association
Bowling Green
Ohio State Register
Washington D. H
Ohio River
Birod Announces Daughter Naomi Marries in 1924
The town’s Naomi Birod wed John I on October 18 1924 in Ostawatt Ohio. The couple will reside at 148 Halpin Hyde Park after a wedding trip. Mr Keeble and wife relocate to Batavia and occupy the Judge Griffith property. Dr Keeble opens a dental parlor in the former J B Woodlie rooms.
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John I
Ostawatt
Ohio
Hyde Park
Dr. Keeble
Batavia
Judge Grifith
J.B. Woodlie
Willis to stump Ohio for Harry Davis in campaign swing
Senator Frank B. Willis rallied strong support for Harry L. Davis in Delaware urging votes for the Republican ticket. He outlined plans for speeches in Boston Manchester and Missouri while promising to return to Ohio for final campaign push.
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Willis
Ohio
Davis
Delaware
Harry Davis
Frank B. Willis
New York
New England
Republican National Committee
Boston
Manchester
N. H
Missouri
Batavia Township Sunday School Convention Set
Batavia township Sunday School convention will be held at Batavia M E church Sunday October 26 at 2 pm. Topics include Young People's Work Church Members Relation to Sunday schools Rev Burdsall Petd G Huntington Round Table discussion Rev A P Smith How best to use Township Sunday School Organization Evening session 7 oclock Batavia orchestra Primary Plans Rev McCulloch Temperance Tableau Junior choir Adult Work in the Sunday school Rev J W Beates.
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Batavia Township
Batavia M. E
Brice Hendrixson
Burdsall
Petd G. B. Huntington
A. P. Smith
Township
Batavia Orchestra
McCulloch
First Woman’s Recognition in 1918 State Convention
The first state platform recognizing women’s rights occurred at the 1918 Republican state convention. This milestone marks early formal acknowledgment of women’s political equality within party procedures.
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Republican Party
Clermont Tobacco Meeting Plans Countywide Sentiment
A Clermont county meeting of tobacco growers is set for Saturday October 25 at 2 p m in Batavia Courthouse to gauge sentiment on cutting out the 1925 crop. A Felicity gathering the day before will send delegates to Batavia to represent county views and there is no tie to the Burley Pool. Also noted Miss H Anna Quinby Eden ton becomes first Clermont farmer to qualify for the Ohio Ton Litter Club with a 12 pig litter weighing just over 2500 lbs in 18 days. two Clermont contestants failed by small margins with eight or nine pigs per litter. Clyde F Tom County Agent reports about twenty five M E Guild members enjoyed a picnic at the Walker summer cottage near Batavia with dinner boat rides violets and ice cream.
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Red Cross
Louis Fishback
Billie Wilson
Frances White
Evelyn Iles
Esther, Anstaett
Maud Horn
Batavia
Clermont County Teachers’ Association
Bethel
State Association
Cincinnati
Batavia Nex
Court House
Felicity
Kentucky
H. Anna Quinby
Edenton
Clermont County
Ohio Ton
Quinby
Nelson Dumford
Miss Quinby
Homer Johnson
Marathon
Edward Edwards
Perintown
Clyde F. Tom
M. E. Guild
L. F. Walker
East Fork
Upkeep of Roads Funds Vote In Ohio Counties
Clermont county joins thirty seven Ohio counties voting on a two mill highway upkeep levy for two to ten years. If endorsed, total funds rise to 17.7 million with 8.6 million in the first two years. Local leaders say money is needed to prevent road repair stagnation and avoid tax increases of previous levies. An evening talk by Dr. Lorena H. King is announced at Taylor Chapel M E church with free admission.
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Clermont
Ohio
Paulding
Concensus
Lorena H. King
Southwestern Christian Advocate Methodist Episcopal Church
Taylor Chapel
M. EB
Epworth League
Katie Poyntz
Anna Halley Johnson
H. H. Gooch
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Donahey and Woman’s Rights
Paul M. Rapp
Hallie Watkins
Marie Meyere
Blanchester
Mise Grace Diets
Geo. Bernstein
T.Q. Ashburn
Washington D. C
Robert Titus
Bud Searle
Harry Cover
Max Seyler
College of Pharmacy
May. Moyer
Amelia
Florida
Henry Reynolds
Buerkle & Pringle
Davis Hill
Judicial
William A. Teutsch
J. D. Clark Rennet
Frank R. Field
Walter H. Kinder
Reynolds
Maham-Elrod
William T. Birod
Naomi
la Follette
Iowa
South Dakota
West Madison Street
Chicago
Harry L. Davis
Charles A. Jones
Don V. Parker
S. S
Clermont Farm Bureau
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