Suspect Surrenders After Fatal Shooting in Afton
Afton man who shot and killed his father, Frank Lieberman, on August 18 surrendered to Sheriff Gus Lieberman after fleeing. He says he did not know of the death upon returning home and claims to have worked in Cleveland and Penn during his absence. A special grand jury will hear this and the Hargott case next Monday. Two first degree murderers are held in Batavia jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Lieberman
Mear Afton
Frank Lieberman
Rayp
Cleveland
Penn
Hargott
Batavia
Hargott Captured After Batavia Auto Theft Charge
Sheriff Rapp and a posse surrounded the Hargott home near Nicholsville and arrested John Hargott, brother of Elmer, who escaped from Batavia jail a week ago. He confessed to operating stolen autos between Detroit and Cincinnati and will face the grand jury in October. El Hargott remains at large on related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Be Rapp
Hargott
Nicholsville
John Hargott
Elmer
Batavia
Dr. Gaskins
Rapp
Detroit
Cincinnati
el Hargott
Casper Herman
Batavia Arrest After Chasing Suspected Drinker
Charles A. Click, farmer, was captured by Mayor Ross with a quart of whiskey in his possession near the M. E. church. He confessed before Judge Joseph, pled guilty, and was fined 500 dollars plus costs and sent to the Dayton workhouse until payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Charles A. Click
A. H. Clark
Ross
Joseph
Dayton
ONE IN MANY: Rapp's Escape Record Sparks Support
Ex sheriff Paul M. Rapp of Clermont county stands alone in avoiding prisoner escapes during his term with vigilant efforts to prevent such incidents. A recent escape of Hergott drew wide coverage, yet supporters say the incident boosts Rapp’s re election prospects and praise his diligence as J. Lowry Miller, candidate for State Senator, visits Middletown and gains favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul M. Rapp
Clermont County
Hergott
J. B. Rapp
San
Rapp
Sun
J. Lowry Miller
Middletown
Clermont County Red Cross Plans Extended Home Service Program
Clermont County Chapter American Red Cross outlines a county wide program to assist disabled veterans and their families, crippled children, and to organize Junior Red Cross. They seek a full time secretary in Batavia, and cooperation with the Veterans Bureau and local health efforts. The chapter also notes special church meetings and community outreach aims for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
American Red Cross
Batavia
Red Cross
Veterans’ Bureau
Heidlebaugh
Shense Public Health
Naree
Storm Beats Record in August Weather Surge
A recent storm sets a new record for August and September rainfall in the Ohio valley, exceeding typical late summer moisture. The storm’s rarity mirrors a 1870 event that flooded first bottoms and damaged crops and property, signaling widespread impact across farms and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley
Nichols Taylor Wedding in Salem Indiana
Harold Davis Nichols son of Mr and Mrs Allen B Nichols of Batavia married Martha Taylor in Salem Indiana September 7 1222 The couple met at Oxford while the bride attended Miami University The ceremony was at an uncle's home with close family present After a wedding breakfast they honeymooned at West Baden Springs and will live with the Nichols family The wedding coincides with the groom's parents 24th wedding anniversary The bride is expected to take a central social role in Batavia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Davis Nichols
Allen B. Nichols
Batavia
Martha Taylor
Salem
Ind
Nichols
Cincinnati Law School
Miami University
United States Navy
Indiana
Oxford
Jeannette
Hugh
Robert Jamieson
Kirk Hamilton
Edmund Parrott
William Moore
First Christian Church of
T. J. Simpson
West Baden Springs
Road Damage by Cleated Trucks Sparks City Opposition
A letter urges residents to curb road wear from loaded trucks and road engines. It describes a cleated wheel passage on Wood Street that ruined the surface and calls for an ordinance banning cleated wheels with hefty fines to protect streets and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Street
Bridge floor funding split eyed for Milford crossing
At a joint Hamilton and Clermont commissioners meeting plans were made to install a new floor over the Miami river bridge at Milford. Clermont would pay a portion and Hamilton the remainder of the cost with the project to begin soon due to the current floor's poor condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Clermont
Miami River
Milford
Clermont County
Hamilton County
Start Feeding a Balanced Ration for Your Flock
Twenty bushels of corn Increased yield can safely be expected for each bushel of seed corn selected from the standing stalk rather than from the orth. Clyde F. Tom, County Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde F. Tom
Poultry Practices Highlight End Year Farm Records
Clermont Farm Bureau notes that early chick batching and careful breeding stock selection plus strict culling boost year end poultry production. High producers are longtime poultry students. newer flocks lag. Records show August output and yearly totals, while limestone soil demonstrations by the Ohio Marble Co and B&O Railway begin Sept 18 with soil testing, lime applications, and long term field mapping led by State University specialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Marble Co
Piqua
Silas Vance
Goshen
John Heywood
Hills Station
P. L. Woods
Williams Corner
Thos. Brooks
Modest
Thomas Bauer
Edenton
Joseph Pray
State University
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Missionary Societies of the
M. B. Church
STORM
Ruth C. Chatterton
Rosa Chaille
James 8
Chaille
Hayward D. Gatch
George W. Taylor
Laella Taylor Et al
H. B. Myers
Elizabeth Trees
Charles Williams
William H_ Lime
Derape
Dewey Bros. Co
Mary E. Lakin
D. Will
James L. Passmore
George W. S
Burnett
Yerger
Lucille Albers
Lanacy
Dayton State Hospital
Luvenia van Buren
Daniel W. Murphy
Gateh
Blythe Jones
F.L. Cook
T. F. Groves
John W. Reeves
Hiram A. Reeves
Joseph Dawson
Harvey Perin
W. A. Williams
Belle H. Bradley
Aim Pelaii
Wees
BE. D. Co
Val Ansteatt
R. Brumagen
Henry Bergman Jr
Julius J. Bantlin
A. ©. Christopher
I.J. Cooper Rubber Co
Londan
James Cartwright
Carroll Jamieson
Same
Mary Combs
B. F. Cushard
J. W. Corbin
City of
Dayton Stencil Works
S. Joe Decamp
Ja. W. Davis
Wm. Dickmeyer
O. P. Donley
Ernst
Arthur E. Ferree
Same - First
Nt. Bank
Chas
Flanger
Stone
Zeb Fannen
H. B. Floyd
M. Fisher
F. Gaynor
Hees
Prienry Hackman
John Hutson
Frank Harvey
Glenn Hill
T. K. Houston
Lucy Hauck
Jess M. Jordan
Floyd Jones
Jam B. Jones
Wm. T. Johnson Co
Geo. A. Keen & Bro
Matthias Kremer
Geo
Burg Pike
Cin
Batavia Pike
L. A. Leonard
Albert Moscadier
Asme
A. Maxfield
Stampa
Clara Malott
Miller
George Matthias
Arch Manning
O. E. Miller
Harriet E. Mofford
O. B. Miller
Albert Mosbacher
Sam Marshall
O. B. Pierson
Geo. Phillips
T. J. Patton
O. J. Prather
Reed
J. Een Lee
Adminismington Writer Co
Lowell Roadetineh
Twater
Twen Henry Reynolds
Pittsburgh
W.A. Rogers
Bridge and Iron Works
Ad- Edward Rouster
Mabel Bleber Lcbsider
Lilia Carney Roush
Bleber Scheeve
Ac- Chas
Bilton Smith
Henry Simpson
RB. Thompson
W. Trisler
Mer Taylor
J. W. Varney
Yeohee
Vearil & Roudebush
William Williamson
Walker
Wilfirt Stone
Neal Mounts
Chillicothe Road
O. A. Bunyan
Chillicothe Pike
Runyan & Mounts
William Ernst
Perintown
Milford Road
Chas, Ritter
New
Olga Bleher
Nala
Ne- Marty
William C.peirce
Alice KE. Peirce
William C. Peirce
Mary EB. Lakin
Pt. Pleasant
Ge W. Lakin
Clara Dawson
Charlotte M. Lakin
al. Lee Lakin
George F. Lakin
State of
Washington
Chile
Razal
Bby
N’minate
George W. Lakin
Toby B. Lakin
George P. Lakin
Amy L. Passmore
Retta A. Lakin
B. Lakin
Testatrix
William H. Lakin
Frank Davis
Robert. A. Davis
John L. Barnum
Myrtle E DeBruler
Recorder’s Office
J.C. Fuhr
George Barnes
Williamsburg
Bisdie M. Gimbel
Lorenzo G. Clark
Union
William Donnelle
Isabella Weber
Miami
Joseph Humbrecht
William G. Burwell
Jackson Tp
Jona J. Kapp
Jackson
Nora H. Ryan
Ada Butler
New Richmond
Lizzie Behymer
John W. Lytle
Emmet Williams
Napoleon B. Reynolds
H D. Harrison
Miamiville
Harrison
Frank J Wiederhold
Nichols-Taylor
Clermont Farm Bureau
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