Williams Family Hosts General Dion Williams Visit
General Dion Williams of Washington City spent a weekend with his mother Mrs. Katherine Williams and sister Miss Ella at the Williamsburg home. The Cincinnati party joined him for reunions including events with the Chamber of Commerce, Ft Thomas reviews, Galbreath Memorial, and a Navy Day broadcast. Williams spoke at the University ROTC and Chamber of Commerce and dined with Lieut. and Mrs. Watson at College Hill before departing for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Williamsburg
Dion Williams
Washington City
Katherine Williams
Ella
C. R Kain
Bidon
Katherine
Cincinnati
General Williams
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Ft Thomas
Gal‘breath
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Watson
U. S. MC
College Hill
Lieut. Watson
Will M. Waite Dies After Long Illness in Batavia
Batavia resident Will M. Waite died at his Wood street home Saturday night at 11 o clock after months with Brights disease. He shared the old home with his sister Mrs Metta Root. An artist decorator and musician, he was described as quietly sociable and loved music. Funeral will be held Tuesday at the Presbyterian church with burial in Union cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Wood Street
Bright
Metta Root
Sehurch
Union Cemetery
Drunken Drivers Arrested Near Perintown
Lawrence Abel and Clossen Hill of Madisonville were jailed in Batavia after a Saturday night stop by Sheriff Croswell and Deputy Dawson for driving without lights and intoxication. Abel was fined 200 dollars for transporting and Closson 100 for possession by Judge White. both paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Abel
Clossen Hill
Madisonville
Perintown
Croswell
Dawson
Batavia
Abel
Closson
White
Clermont County Teachers Meet in Batavia High School
A large Clermont County Teachers Association meeting gathered about one hundred teachers at Batavia High School on October 17 1925. Rev Semrau led prayer and Rev Frederick D McMillan spoke followed by sectional discussions led by Superintendents Beaman Bagby and Hoggatt. A unanimous resolution praised the Elementary Course of Study and urged unity to raise teaching efficiency across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Teachers’ Association
Batavia
Semrau
Frederick D. McMillan
Walnut Hills Presbyterian Clecrch
J. P. Beaman
A. G. Bagby
F. B. Hoggatt
The Whipping Boss film sparks public protest in Legion benefit
A benefit showing of The Whipping Boss by the Frank W Weaver Post of the American Legion proclaims public outrage over brutal penal systems. The tabert case details, including lashings of Martin Tabert in Florida, helped end convict leasing and led to reforms after his 1920 death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Felicity
Batavia
Amelia
Frank W. Weaver
American Legion
Tengere
Martin Tabert
Angden
N. D
Tabert
Young Tabert
Florida
Birth of Jennie Mae Blair Four Day Old Daughter
A brief birth notice reports the Blair family welcoming a daughter named Jennie Mae Blair on October 15 1925. The announcement expresses sorrow at the infant's death after four days and includes a religious message about eternal reward and reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Blair
Jennie Mae Blair
State Pike Construction Underway in Deerfield Section
The State pike between Williams burg and Owensville known as the Deerfield pike seven miles long is under construction with grading now in progress. Gravel will be used and is planned at 12 inches thick when completed. After this section, work will start on the Williamsburg to Bethel portion. Both improvements are noted as good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Owensville
Deerfield
Bethel
Lindale Mourns Death Of Local Leader At Baptist Sunday School
The community grieves the death of a local superintendent of the Baptist Sunday School. He leaves a widow, two sons, two grandsons, four sisters and one brother. A memorial service is planned at Lindale cemetery. Also noted are unrelated statistics about automobiles and telephones.
Four year terms for Ohio officials urged in constitutional amendment
The Toledo Times argues for adopting three proposed amendments in Ohio including four year terms for state and county officials. It contends longer terms reduce costly elections and improve governance, noting the measure would be prospective and not retroactive and could boost efficiency and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Union
Toledo Times
Tax Burden Shifted to Farmers in Ohio Warns Seligman
Dr Edwin R A Seligman taxation adviser of the League of Nations told about 1500 Ohio building and loan association men in Columbus that within ten years the entire tax load would fall on farmers and small home owners unless the uniform rule is changed. He urged that money bonds stocks and other intangible property be excluded from the duplicate taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, C
Edwin R.A. Seligman
League of Nations
Ohio Building and Loan Association
Ohio
Poultry Farm Manager Takes New Glendale Position
Lawrence Anstaett, long time manager of the Anstaett Poultry and Fruit Farm west of Batavia, has accepted a similar large scale role at Glendale near Hamilton on a salary and percentage basis. Walter Lytle assumes charge of the vacated farm and business will continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Anstaett
Anstaett
Batavia
Glendale
Hamilton
Walter Lytle
Auto Tags Available Across Towns for 1926
Auto tags for 1926 can be purchased at Ralph Fuhr in Williamsburg Taylor's Garage in Bethel Cushard's Hardware in Moscow Cliff Johnson's Garage in Felicity Jake Bauman in New Richmond Al Veith in Loveland Milford Hardware Co in Milford and other agents. Tags cost 15 cents and can be bought at home for convenience. Purchases are reported to the county auditor with distributions to taxing districts and half sent to the State. Tags move in 1926 but cannot be used until January 1, 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Fuhr
Williamsburg
Taylor's
Bethel
Cushard
Community Family Gatherings and Local Notices
Fragments describe weekend visits among locals including Mr and Mrs Bob Genet of Cincinnati and Harold Fremore of Hillsboro. A farewell party for T L White and family is noted with candy making and conversation. Also mentions moving to the city and visiting friends with scattered references to sales and a Batavia music shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bero Anders
Ai Ae Bea
Bob Genet
Cincinnati
Harold Fremore
Hillsboro
Arthur Windle
T. L White
Hey
Oe Reynolds
Fomorin
J. Snell
Scott
Phtenaal Ar Imelia
Auction at Willis Walker farm near Newtown and Milford
W L Wood will sell at his Willis Walker farm on Round Bottom and Boardwell road two miles east of Newtown and four miles south of Milford on Saturday at 10 80. Items include two good horses farm implements and chickens with usual terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Wood
Round Bottom
Boardwell Road
Newtown
Milford
Willis Walker
Election Officials Staffing for County Election
Notices were mailed to election officials last Friday for next Tuesday. Democrats have all but seven presiding judges in the county. vacancies on election morning will be filled from bystanders. Positions pay little and require long hours, taking a day and a night to complete the work.
Batavia Woman's Club Holds Open Meeting and Red Cross Vote
The Batavia Woman's Club met at the Presbyterian church with large attendance. Mrs. McCulloch spoke on Poise and Power and Mrs. Massey sang My Task. Members discussed merging club and school libraries and approved a ten dollar Red Cross membership. T. D. Carter fractured his leg Saturday night after a fall while tending horses. neighbor aided him until medical help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Woman’s Club
Presbyterian Church
T. D. Carter
Batavia
Local social notes from Cameron and vicinity week events
Mrs. M. P. Simms and children visited Cameron relatives. Families gathered at Pt Isabel and Erlanger relatives hosted dinners. A Halloween party was given by Miss Virginia Lee Hill and Francis Davison. A new baby named Frank Edward arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shields. Various visits, entertainments, and a new radio addition are noted among local residents and neighbors.
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M. P. Simms
Gertrude and Junior
Cameron
W. Va
Ceref
H. Culley
Edweer
John Swope
Pt. Isabel
Virginia Lee Hill
Francis Davison
Virginialee
Amy Dillman
Embroidery Club
G. C. Anderson
Indianapolis
Ind
Myra Anderson
Phil Huber
Eddie Stephany
Mary
Oakley
G. M. Shields
Fred Shields
Blanchester
Bessie Slade
Irma
Olive
Morrow, C
James Reneker
James Simpson
Erlanger
Charles Marksberry
Sodom
Charles Shields
Stork
Frank Edward
Ida Halse
H. A. L. Society
John Simcox
Baby
Norwood
Emma Swing
Flare Stout
Andrs
John Stout
Jane Ut and Brothers
Hamersville
Chas. A. Brannock
Geo. Halse
R. E. Crabtree
Jackson
Ohio
Richards
South Orien
Beak
S. A
Ember
Helinacepons
Randy
É. Ib. Vanter
Milford
Glenn Hill
Migsee Fouige Burke
Wilma Swing
Anais
Mors
Clara Armstrong
Local visitors and relatives linger in area over weekend
Several families and relatives from Bethel Cincinnati and Farr sought time with kin, visiting in the city for a weekend gathering and sharing meals and conversations with siblings and aunts. The text records a flurry of names and distant connections as they spent the weekend together.
Milford Plans Big Hallowe'en Carnival in Milford Ohio
Milford announces a large Halloween carnival on Saturday October 31 with a parade and float prizes drawing crowds from across the county. organizers expect about 15000 attendees as merchants decorate storefronts and street concessions add festivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Ohio
Hallowe’en
Little Miami Bridge
Visit of E G Ganster and choir at Batavia U B Church
Last Sunday Morning prominent Dayton singer E G Ganster and his party visited Batavia U B Church with his wife and mother from Cincinnati. Ganster sang two solos while Rev J W Semrau preached on The compelling force beneath every activity. About 187 in Sunday school and 200 in morning service. A surprise for evening was a debut by a double male quartet singing Remember Me Mighty One. Evening theme Meeting Life's Difficulties. Next Sunday seats are at a premium and a new church will soon be erected. No evening service due to invitation to Clough U B Church. Rev J W Semrau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ganster
Cincinnati
C. E
Clough U. B
Clough
J. W. Semrau
Vote Yes to Retain School Levy for Eight Months
Urges voters to approve the present school levy for another term to avoid losing three mills and state aid. A Yes vote would preserve school revenues and extend the term to at least eight months for children.
Local officials seek cross ticket on school boards
A reader asks if a man may run for both local and county school board. Answer: two distinct offices with three seats each. Voters mark an X for their choice. Dr McCullough preached in Batavia. October 11 1920 sermon anniversary Sunday morning. Evening praise meeting with special song and service.
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Will M. Waite
Druinken
Clermont County Teachers
Benefit OF Legion
State Pike
Lindale
Herold
Frag
Nora
Lindale Cemetery
Commissioners’ Proceedings
Samuel Auitman
Tr Urer
Wise & Bechtold
Paul Anstaett
Adj
Paldwin Law Pub. Co
Barrett Bros
Low Bauer
Bell Telephone
Ceace
Henry Bergman
Ditch
A. Bigam
McKeever
Board of P. A
Allen Carter
L. T. Clemons
Columbus B. B. Co
Mary Combs
City of Dayton
P. Donley
Champion
Silas Gaskins
George Gregg
LeRoy Halfast
Marion Hedleston
Stone
Wm. Horan
O. L. Jones
Keen Bros
Thomas King
Joseph Meismann
Veers
Fee Naylor
Peece
W. E. Patton
George Phillips
Joe Pride
L. M. Price
Venee
Pringle & Buerkle Stonelick
Oves
Clough Pike
Dr. Allen Rapp
W. O. Kirk
Batavia Music Shop
Father Evers
Holy Trinity Church
Stonelick
Batavia Woman's Club
Clair Williams
Dumford
Mies’ Inannad Maghe
Iss Hughes
Yoda
Egpa Craver
Henry Harfear Eae
Lloyd d Hartay Orwood E. Eever Pre
Renee i
Ary
Cinnati
An Rs
Veaes
Mier
Farally
Peever
Farreen
Be — Ever
Miamiversity
K . c. Tayt
Garg Sadie
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