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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1925
Page
1
Batavia and surrounding area faced the heaviest rainfall on record last Sunday night from 7 to 11. Streets became a solid sheet of water, cellars flooded beyond anything known to oldest residents, and sewers failed under the pressure. An inch is heavy, but 4% inches overwhelmed gutters and catchbasins as lights flickered and streets served as open channels.
Emily Henrich daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Henrich of Newport Kentucky married William Stirling Moore son of the late Dr H Stirling Moore and Mrs Moore of Batavia Sunday September 19 at 4 pm in a family ceremony. The ceremony was conducted by Dr Threwberry of the Newport Presbyterian Church with a floral arch, pink roses and the Lohengrin wedding march. A maid Mildred Morris wore rose brocaded chiffon and carried a bouquet of pink roses and delphiniums. Only immediate family attended due to the bride’s father’s illness. Dinner followed at the Gibson Hotel and the couple will reside in Batavia after a short trip. Mr Moore is a third generation undertaker following the family business established by his grandfather H S Moore.
L. L. Johnson formerly of Batavia died at his Lebanon home Sunday morning after a long illness. He was an agent for Ohio Farmers Insurance in this county until a few months ago and belonged to the I O O F and Masonic orders. A widow survives. Funeral in Wilmington Tuesday at 11 30 conducted by Rev Burdsall with Rev Smith of Batavia assisting.
The Apollo Male Quartette comes to Batavia on Wednesday October 7 as the first of four Lyceum Course numbers for the winter. The shows are presented by II ink W Weaver Post of the American Legion at Town Hall. Tickets cost 1.50 for the four performances or 0.60 for single admissions, with all events starting at 8:00 p.m.
The sixty eighth annual reunion of the O. V. I. will be held at Bethel in Q on Saturday October 8 1926.
Dr. Robert J. Hess of Cincinnati designates Dr. James B. Scott of Batavia as Clermont county chairman to arrange an eight month course of optometry lectures led by Dr. M. C. Davies of Ohio State University. All optometrists in the region may participate and receive materials with free lectures and credits awarded at course end.
The Batavia voting on the tobacco directors election produced a quiet turnout as delegates from Clermont, Hamilton, Brown, Scioto, Adams, Highland, Warren and others met. W A Browning and J D Bolendar won the Clermont seats directing the general board from Lexington, with Hillsboro Felicity and Batavia warehouses shortening the season.
Members of the Batavia Rebekah Lodge held a farewell party for Mrs Harriett Mofford at the lodge room Monday night. She departs for Norwood Saturday to establish her new home and has secured a rooming house and immediate possession. Friends wish her success.
The Woman's Home and Missionary Society of the Amelia M E Church will host a social and silver tea at Mrs. C C Kearns home on Tuesday September 29 from 2 to 4 pm. Committee members include Mesdames Chas C Kearns H H Eppley S Glover and F H Rassil.
The divorce suit of Louisa A. Minning versus John A. Minning from Mt. Holly was settled in Common Pleas Court with a compromise granting plaintiff a divorce and the farm, while she pays the defendant 2250 dollars. Witnesses testified on both sides as private family affairs were exposed during the two day trial.
The Cler mont County Federation of Farm Woman's Clubs will meet at the Williams burg School Auditorium on Wednesday September 30 with order at 10 30 am. State Federation President Miss Harriett Mason will attend and all ladies are urged to attend. The High School Domestic Science class will serve lunch.
A Live Stock Conference at the Farm Bureau office in Bata on September 17 discussed forming a uniform hauling charge for calves and establishing county truck routes. Attendees included county and Clermont Brown county directors, P C Wilson of Producers Co operative, and Farm Bureau officials. Savings from the Producers Co operative through August totaled 1017 dollars, with higher volumes expected.
A Friday morning fire on James Mc Murphy's Felicity area farm destroyed a barn and shop building along with four calves 80 ton silo 40 tons of hay and grain and farm implements. Frank Gray runs the dairy and his wife briefly left a gasoline stove as the blaze began. Firemen struggled as loss reached about $12,000 with partial insurance.
County superintendents from various schools met at the County Superintendent's office in Batavia on Saturday. They discussed important questions and received winter supplies, blank reports, and related materials. All but three were in attendance.
William Davidson boasts of the county’s largest tobacco leaf grown on the Robert Walters place near Brazier. The leaf measures 20 by 38 inches with no blemish and is hailed as one of the finest crops in the county.
Henry Rau of Batavia purchased the farm formerly known as the Jerry Weaver farm above town. Rau, a thorough farmer, aims to rank among successful operators and takes pride in quality stock and the farm’s appearance.
Paul Joseph of Marathon now Delaware Ohio has been appointed real estate examiner by the State Tax Commission. A Ohio Wesleyan College graduate and staunch Republican he thanks the Clermont County Committee Congressman Kearns and Representative Edginton for helping securing the post. September 16 1925 two weddings in Batavia and Milford connected to local families are noted with brief details and future plans.
On September 17 1925 at the White home in Monterey Alma G White and William H Hunt were married with Rev Edmund Burdsall officiating. The ceremony featured white roses and ferns with a Lohengrin march and a large number of relatives and friends in attendance. The couple planned a trip to Boston then will reside in Washington DC with many gifts reported.
Milford mourns Miss Laura Runyan death in Berkeley California on September 11. She was daughter of W. H. Runyan and sister of Grace and Gatch Runyan. Laura grew up near Maratort Ohio and graduated with honors from Milford High School in 1914. Funeral and burial at Berkeley on September 4, 1926.
A new bank building features a clock that announces the hour and quarter hours with Westminster chimes. The hourly strike is heard clearly over a distance, guiding patrons with steady time signals throughout the day.
A union service will be held at Batavia Presbyterian Church on Sunday September 27 at 7 p.m. A live speaker from Cincinnati will present the topic Law Enforcement. Ministers from U B M E and Presbyterian Churches invite all to attend.
The list of grand jurors drawn for services in Cincinnati for the October term includes Frank Denkinger from Moscow, Alva Hill of Loveland, and petit jurors Geo W Hulick Norwood Albert Heinrici Cincinnati John Shace Geo O Neal Melvin Busch New Richmond John Hutson Chas Pommert Amelia.
The county treasurer's office receives a modern flat top desk with dual drawer banks and ample working surface. Two clerks can work comfortably at the new desk, seen as a long overdue upgrade. other offices in the building still need better furniture.
The county reports an excellent pumpkin harvest with fields largely covered in pumpkins. Frank Powell exhibited a 78 pound pumpkin at the auditor’s office last week and notes many are larger.
The Felicity post office interior has been redecorated with a new floor two hundred metallic lock boxes rearranged fixtures and improved efficiency. Post master W E B Pangburn and staff can now serve the public and process mail faster with hours from 6 a m to 8 p m for lock box holders.
The Batavia Bank unveils a new clock with a large dial and visible figures for easy time reading. It chimes on the hour and is audible for some distance. The bank also features a burglar alarm and a burglar proof vault with 27 inch thick walls, a standout security feature for southern Ohio.
Advertises Lowe Bros. paint with claim of best quality and urging customers to choose the product. Mentions J. O. Fuhr of Williamsburg as the promoter or local contact for the paint sale.
The Ohio Public Utilities Commission directed Dale McKay to add equipment and rearrange schedules on the Owensville to Cincinnati motor bus line after petitions protested current service. A hearing found the service inefficient. starting November 18 the new bus will run 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, improving access for shoppers and riders from Hillsboro and Owensville.
The Batavia Business Men's Club will meet at 7 30 Thursday evening at the Court House. This is the first meeting since the picnic at Judge Nichols park last July. A number of important projects are contemplated for the fall months which will be discussed.
The National Live Stock Producers Association will auction Highland Hereford calves and yearlings at the Kansas City and St. Louis Stockyards starting around November 1 and continuing until all cattle are disposed. Calves are heavier this season, around 400 pounds, with range sales priced about Ti to $1.00 per cwt higher than last year. Definite sale dates will be announced soon. If unable to attend, Buyers can contact Producers Agency in Cincinnati to place orders.
Geo Hugo, proprietor of the Batavia pool room, now offers ice cream alongside soft drinks. Reports say Batavia leads towns of its size in ice cream and soft drink consumption in the state.
Chevrolet Motor Company reports August deliveries to dealers at 41 500, the highest August total in company history and above June and July figures. The milestone came shortly before production of the two millionth car, underscoring industry move toward stability per R H Grant, general sales manager.
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