Clermont County Commissioners Rent Expensive Boardroom
Clermont County commissioners meet a three day session in the Auditor's office with Meyers Houser and Fridman. A resolution rents the Batavia Realty Co room for 100 per year prompting taxpayer questions about funds and widows relief delays. A long list of bills from street oiling to pike repairs is approved and scrutinized.
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Clermont County Commissioners
Auditor’s Office
B. Meyers
F. M. Fridman
Board of State Supervisors of Elections
Clermont County
Ohio
Batavia Realty Co
Main
Market Streets
Meyers
Houser
Fridman
Soldiers
Court House
Glancy
H. Dunn
Griffith
Tel
Curlise Bros
M. Long
Sealer
L. M. Bredwell
Henry Barn
Leeutepe
Oldie
Bissants
Bri Clark
Pike Repairs Mber Co
Lumber
Geo. Webbee Banels
Gsih
G. W
Clermonts Crop Of Corn And Tobacco Far Beyond Expectation
Clermont farmers report corn and tobacco yields far beyond expectations with cool dews enhancing color and weight. Early harvests begin as silos fill for winter feeding and many plan fall gardens with beans cabbage tomatoes radishes abundant before frosty weather.
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Jack Frost
Letter from Honolulu describes travel and life in Hawaii
James Sutton writes from Schofield Barracks to friends about the journey to Honolulu, climate and scenery, the multicultural mix of passengers, and observations of Honolulu’s society and daily life. He notes trade winds, trains along lake-filled scenery, a Chinese girl with jade bangles, a Japanese youth, and the blending of Hawaiian and Chinese families shaping the islands.
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James Sutton
Honolulu
H.I
ScHorretp Bs. Co. H. 26Th Infantry
The
Pacific
Schofield
Batavia
Cincinnati
States
Pacific Ocean
San Francisco
Indianapolis
Promoted Draftsman From Mobile Returns Home
Will Keen of this place, after seven years with a large gas company in Mobile Alabama, was invited to Chicago for a promotion with a higher salary and position. He will be relocated to Chicago. His daughter accompanied him and will stay for a visit. Friends congratulate him on the advancement.
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Will Keen
Mobile
Ala
Chicago
Windy City
South
Highland County Will Trial Over Suspected Influence
Elizabeth Clouser and others sue to set aside Susan Clouser s 1914 will favoring Dr W B McConnaughey a friend claiming undue influence. Susan was 80, estate valued around 15000, case to be tried in court while Will Smyth lies ill in Reading with fevers.
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Highland County
Elizabeth Clouser
W. B. McConnaughey
Susan Clouser
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Visitors
Services for Sunday September 20 include Sunday school at 9 15 morning worship at 10 80 with the sermon How Christ appeals to different minds from 1 Corinthians 1 28 2 Christian Endeavor at 6 80 on Share by our blessings Hebrews 18 16 21 and Evening service at 7 80 on The Transformed Life Romans 12 2 Pastor T J Simpson. Frank Dale and wife of Belfast visited the pastor and his family.
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T. J. Simpson
Republicans in Clermont County Endorse Campaign Plan
In Batavia the Republican County Central Committee and County Executive Committee met with candidates to plan the fall campaign. The group endorsed the party platform and William A. Joseph for Common Pleas Judge, pledging united support. Leonard L. Harding chaired. secretary Howard B. Glaser and committee members signed the resolution.
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Harding
Republican County Central Committee
Batavia
Courier
L. L. Harding
Republican Party
Clermont County
Republican Party of
Ohio
William A. Joseph
Common Pleas
Leonard L. Harding
Howard B. Glaser
A. G. Predmore
Logan Baker
Frank Meek
Joe Lindsey
E. B. Holmes
W. B. Eppert
George Clare
Paul M. Rapp
J. W. Haworth
Republican @unty
Quiet Bethel wedding unites Miss Pattison and Howard Witschger
At Rev. R. H. McDaniel's Bethel home on Saturday at 8 p m Miss Marie Pattison of Pt Isabel and Howard Witschger of New Richmond were married. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pattison, wore white net satin attire and received a reception at the bride's home before the couple moved to their New Richmond residence where Witschger holds a civil service post.
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R. H. McDaniel
Bethel
Marie Pattison
Isabel
Howard Witschger
New Richmond
Maud Pattison
Raymond Pattison
Joseph Pattison
William Witscher
Near
Laurel
Witschger Bros
Mr. W
Batavia Bridge Floor Needs Immediate Repair
The wagon bridge floor at Main street Batavia is in dangerous condition with decayed planks and unstable repairs. The article urges proper boards, timely maintenance, and accountability to avoid horse injuries and costly later repairs, criticizing local spending on rental rooms over road upkeep.
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Main Street
Batavia
Delayed State Roads Spark Public Questions
The piece laments slow road construction despite contracts and funds in the treasury. It notes interest payments on $50,000 bond issues for road purposes and anticipates winter damage. Readers seek information on Pike building delays and demand accountability from authorities.
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Moced
88th Annual Reunion of 48th Ohio Volunteers
The 88rd annual reunion of the survivors of the 48th regiment Ohio Veteran Volunteers will be held at the M E church Blanchester September 24 1914. All members are urged to attend. Jan McTomany and William Dewdney left Sunday for Columbus where they have secured employment.
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48Th Regiment
Ohio
M. E
Blanchester
Jan. McTomany
William Dewdney
Columbus
Lineman Electrocuted Grasping Live Wire at Pole
Harry Ewick of Peebles died while wiring the Chautauqua grounds in Leesburg when his belt broke and he grasped a live wire. He was 26, single, and employed by the Washington D H Co. The accident occurred at the top of a pole and his body was taken to Peebles for burial. The report notes such accidents are becoming common.
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Harry Ewick
Peebles
Leesburg
Washington, D. H., Co
Howard Reisinger reports rewarding State fair trip
Clermont's boy representative Howard Reisinger returns home praising the State fair journey. He notes enjoyable travel, smooth tasks, and sightseeing, with a plan to publish his letter to encourage more boys to enter next year. The trip is described as a great education and a fine experience.
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Howard Reisinger
Clermont
Murmer
Reisinger
Pioneer William G. Ferree Dies at 85 Near Eastwood
William G. Ferree, a county pioneer, died last Wednesday at his Eastwood area home in his 86th year. He farmed most his life and saw the land cleared and cultivated for thriving homes. His wife preceded him in death. The funeral was held Friday at the residence and burial followed at Will-Jamesburg.
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William G. Ferree
Eastwood
Will- Jamesburg
Ministers Assigned in Hillsboro District
A partial list shows Methodist ministers and assignments for the Hillsboro district with supervisors and parish tags. Names include M Van Pelt Amelia J F Laird Batavia Edmund Burdsall Bethel J F Young Felicity D S Every Goshen J D Simma Laurel E D Shambaugh Marathon B B Wright Milford W F Brown Moscow B H Ryan New Richmond J F Richardson Ripley W H Spybey West Union W H Compton Williamsburg W M Patton Owensville OC H Jennings.
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Hillsboro
CO. M. van Pelt
Amelia
J. F. Laird
Batavia
Edmund Burdsall
Bethel
J. F. Young
Felicity
Every. Goshen
J. D. Simma
Laurel
E. D. Shambaugh
Marathon
B. B. Wright
Milford
W. F. Brown
Moscow
B. H. Ryan
New Richmond
J. F. Richardson
Ripley
W. H. Spybey
West Union
W. H. Compton
Williamsburg
W. M. Patton
Owensville
OC. H. Jennings
Diets’s fine trotting mare shines in Falmouth race
L. A. Diets’s trotting mare won a five-horse race at Falmouth Kentucky last Friday finishing a mile in 2:10 and leading four of five heats. The horse is regarded as valuable by horsemen and draws attention from the racing community.
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L. A. Diets
Falmouth
Batavia I O O F Sets Home Coming Night
Batavia lodge members plan a Home Coming on Friday September 25 to boost activity and welcome grand officers who will attend on Monday October 19. Members are urged to attend next Friday to help arrange the event and invite distant members.
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Batavia
Clermont Remembered With a Nice Flock of Chinese Pheasants
The State Fish and Game Department provided 25 pairs of Chinese pheasants to Gloucest county for a 1 200 acre trial near Goshen. Fifty percent will be trapped yearly for distribution if successful. Open season on quail and partridge begins in 1915. Birds are hardy and thrive in the climate with a white neck ring and gold patch on the back.
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State Fish and Game Department
Clermont County
Goshen
Chautauqua Closed After Pleasing Program in Batavia
Batavia's Chautauqua closed last Thursday night with satisfaction from attendees and many signing up for another year. Receipts failed to cover expenses, so guarantors will advance the shortfall. Nearly all work by citizens was voluntary.
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Batavia
Chautauqua
Batavia Council Sets Street Crossings and Repairs
At the Batavia meeting last Friday night three crossings were ordered two on Spring street and one at the lower end of Main street Geo Wolf was asked to oversee the work The gutter from Leonard corner down Main street will be repaired with a tile and gravel for traveler safety The street commissioner will supervise the gutter and tile reuse for crossings draws objections to closed waterways and blocked drainage
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Batavia Council
Spring Street
Main Street
Geo. Wolf
Leonard Corner
Chicken Thieves Stalked by Homeowner at Night
Rome Murphy woke to chicken noises at midnight and spotted two men fleeing his hen house. He fired as the thieves returned fire with five shots, then the culprits escaped with the poultry. He did not summon bloodhounds and waits for a return to capture suspects.
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Rome Murphy
After Six Day Chautauqua People Back to Business
After a six day Chautauqua course the community returns to work with profit and pleasure. Attendees praise the programs and thank the committees for their tireless efforts. The 1015 Chautauqua is a sure thing and buyers are urged to prepare season tickets.
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Commissioners’ Doings
A. M. Jeffries
Board of P. A
Jno. Smith
Scott Bros
Miami
Workhouse
Hill & Young
N. G. Parsons
L. F. Gardner
B. L. Jordan
Pike
Frank.Meek
T. Bigham
Holland
Applegate
Tom Coffman
W. Weaver
Wallin Wayneto
O. L. Bolender
Jno
Nash Pharmacy
Jno. Gaul
O. Fetter
Walter Hogan
W. Coffman
Henry South
Clermont Sun
Aw.s. Coffman
Smisor
Jas. N. Lewis
Rodney Jenkins
L. W. Rice
Ora Mattox
Et al Asst
F. M. Kain
Chas. Busch
Will Smyth
Smyth Brown
Reading
Presbyterian Church
Frank Dale
Belfast
Court
Republican Candidates and Committee
Howard
Pioneer
Odd Fellows
Game Department
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