Hughes greets veterans crowd in Dayton campaign opener
Charles E. Hughes addressed a large Dayton audience on Monday at the National Military Home, opening the Republican Ohio campaign. He urged patriotism, enforcement of American rights abroad, and progress driven by a driving force of love for country. Speakers included Senator Harding Governor Willis and Mr. Herrick at the Montgomery fair grounds.
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Charles E. Hughes
Dayton
Times Star
National Military Home
Ohio
Hughes
Republican Party
United States
Montgomery Fair Grounds
Harding
Willis
Herrick
Fitzpatrick Nichols Wedding in Winchester Ohio
John Charles Fitzpatrick and Ella Marie Nichols of Batavia wed at Rev. Burdgall’s parsonage in Winchester Ohio on September 28 1916 at 9 am. The ceremony used the ring service with best man and brides maid. Guests included C F Hollenbeck Pearl Fitzpatrick Agnes Nichols Margaret Nichols and Cora Stolz Howard Joseph Mary Purkiser.
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John Charles Fitzpatrick
Ella Marie Nichols
Batavia
E.burdsall
Winchester
Ohio
C. F. Hollenbeck
Pearl Fitzpatrick
Agnes
Margaret Nichols
Cora Stolz Howard Joseph
Mary Purkiser
Mr. Joseph
Rev. Burdgall
Rebecca Louise Weds Alva Riley In Quiet Home Ceremony
At a Spring Street home last Saturday evening Mrs. Ann Robinson hosted a quiet wedding for her daughter Rebecca Louise who married Alva Riley, an expert machinist, with Rev. John P. Martin officiating. The couple plans to reside in the rooms left by Rev. Simpson and entertain friends soon.
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Ann Robinson
Spring Street
Rebecca Louise
Alva Riley
John P. Martin
Simpson
Reception for Rev and Mrs Simpson at Bantam Church
Bantam Presbyterian members host a Thursday reception after noon September 28 to welcome Mr Simpson and bride. All are invited. arrive by 1 o clock with reception set from 2 to 4 o clock at the church.
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Bantam
Corn Growers Tour Set For December Visit to Washington
The official corn growers tour dates the first week of December and is open to all. The itinerary includes Pittsburg, Maryland and West Virginia battle fields, Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York, with one week allocated for the trip.
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Washington
Pittsburg
Battle Fields
Maryland
West Virginia
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Dedication Ceremonies Planned for Batavia High School
Batavia plans a Saturday afternoon dedication with F B Pearson as principal speaker. A parade forms at City Hall Park at 1 16 p m led by local bands, ending at the school grounds by 2 o clock for a program on the steps.
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Batavia High School
Board of Education
F. B. Pearson
Batavia Boy Scout
Batavia
Messrs Fahnstock and Robertson
Arthur Eveland
Sheenena
H.C. Austinson
Harvest Festival aids Salvation Army drive in Cincinnati
The Salvation Army Corps of Cincinnati seeks gifts of produce eggs poultry canned goods for its Harvest Festival to raise 175 dollars for Rescue Home for fallen girls slum work and training college. A Salvation Army visitor with a letter of endorsement from P F Jamieson will call on Batavia farmers in the coming days. Proceeds support humane mission work.
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Salvation Army Corps of
Cincinnati
Salvation Army
Rescue Home
Training College
P. F. Jamieson
Batavia
Squirrel hunting season opens with good sport in region
The hunting season for squirrels is underway with both men and women allowed to bag five per week. Local sportsmen report plentiful, good sized game while Clinton county residents hunt more. Quail numbers exceed last year due to favorable summer weather and hawk control, with hawk heads sold in Brown county for 1 dollar each.
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Clinton County
Brown County
Batavia Game Called Off After Visitors Decline
The Batavia ball game scheduled for last Saturday was canceled at short notice when the visiting team wired that they could not attend. Recent games have been very interesting.
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Batavia
Dr A D Spence Relocates Practice to Bethel
Dr A D Spence of Pt Isabel, a prominent physician, has located in Bethel and will continue his medical practice there. The notice praises his pleasant demeanor and success with cases entrusted to him.
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A. D. Spence
Isabel
Bethel
Endorsement for Re election of Chas C Kearns
Adams County Record endorses Hon Chas C Kearns for re election citing his strong record in Congress and committee work. The letter argues a Republican win with Hughes needing a friendly Congress and urges voters to support Kearns for a larger majority. The piece asserts Kearns is trusted and promises are sacred.
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Congress
Chas. C. Kearns
House
Kearns
Hughes
Adams County
Corner Stone Laid for Wilmington Court House
The corner stone for the Wilmington court house was laid last Saturday by the Building Commission after full arrangements. The copper plate with dates and commission names was mounted. Wilmington band played as Judge E K West and Chief Justice H L Nichols spoke, followed by Hon S S D Fess. A large crowd enjoyed calm weather during the ceremonies.
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Wilmington
EK. J. West
H. L. Nichols
Batavia
S. D. Fess
Milford School Board Faces Teacher Resignations
Milford teachers quit to take jobs in Van Wert causing disruption for students. First Sept Clark resigned to join Van Wert staff, followed by Mae McNeilan leaving for a Van Wert position with Clark. Board struggles to retain qualified teachers despite resignations.
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Milford
Clark
van Wert
Mae McNeilan
Date Named For Trial of Sanders in Brown County
The State of Ohio v Leonard Sanders for first degree murder of Chip Wahl Mt Crab is set for October 12 with a 36 juror wheel. Demurrer overruled and Sanders pleads not guilty. Judge Tarbell will not sit. another judge will be appointed. Trial expected to reveal interesting matters with large attendance and many witnesses.
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State of Ohio
Leonard Sanders
Chip Wahl
Mt. Crab
Tarbell
Nichols
Batavia Seeks Builders for Tenant Houses
Batavia needs an energetic person or company to erect houses for families likely to buy and settle as permanent citizens. No vacant houses exist, demand has grown, and several new families have moved in after weddings. The Loan Association will fund the house if a party secures the lot in the new adjoining territory.
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Batavia
Ohio Livestock Counts Show Large Declines in Hogs
Auditor of State Donahey reports from 88 counties reveal drops in hogs and other livestock versus 1915. Cattle rise to 1,684,041, while horses fall to 882,416 yet exceed prewar totals. Mules shrink to 84,425. sheep drop to 1,497,568. hogs total 1,728,698 amid regional shifts.
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Donahey
Ohio
Erie
Ottawa
Lake
Lucas
Vinton and
Pike
Hamilton
Preble
Butler
Scioto
Clermont
Bacon and
Hard Tack
Fayette
Licking County
License money for autos to fund village streets
Debate over state auto license funds. Townships and counties already receive portions for road repair, but villages where vehicles are owned want a share. The author argues towns deserve auto license money to maintain streets worn by autos and urges action.
Bloodhounds Track Batavia Chicken Thieves
Batavia resident Lee Norris reports a nocturnal disturbance as a fox allegedly stole and killed a setting hen. Begemian's bloodhounds from Loveland were brought to the scene but found no trace due to dry ground.
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Lee Norris
Batavia
Fiock
Begemian
Loveland
Busy Bee Club Entertained at Home of Allen Glancy
The Busy Bee Club of Amelia was entertained at the Home of Allen Glancy near Goshen on September 17. Guests arrived by auto around 11 a.m. A lawn feast followed with a program of music and songs including John A. Glancy, Mrs Theo Snider, Mrs A Glancy, Maggie, and Lida Glancy. Attending were Mesdames Kilgore Dolen Leeds Wall Gordon Snider, and others plus Misses Zella Evelyn Kilgore and Master Harlen Kilgore.
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Busy Bee Club
Amelia
Allen Glancy
Goshen
John A. Glancy
Theo. Snider
A.glancy
Maggie
Lida Glancy
Mesdames
Ollie Kilgore
Fannie Dolen
Ernest Leeds
Ellen Wall
Daisy Kilgore
J. V. Mott
Eliza Gordon
Misses Zella
Evelyn Kilgore
Ed Wall
C. Curry
Harlen Kilgore
Severe Rain Storm Hits Clermont County Friday Evening
A severe storm passed through Clermont County on Friday around 5:45 PM bringing heavy rain hail and wind. The rain damaged some tobacco and corn fields but caused no major damage overall. Farmers sold affected tobacco at a fixed price despite hail and frost concerns. The storm, called the equinox, arrived early ahead of its expected Saturday date.
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Clermont County
Grand jury opens in Batavia to handle Clermont county case load
On October 9 the Batavia grand jury will convene to tackle a record bulk of Clermont county business in the circuit court. Cases will include juvenile court matters and prosecutions for contributing to delinquency of minors. seven prisoners are detained with Sheriff Williams, awaiting action, while others are free on bond or expected to present themselves.
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Batavia
Clermont County
Williams
Batavia Woman's Club Meeting Postponed to October 7
The Batavia Woman's Club first meeting is postponed from September 30 to October 7 due to the dedication of the new high school building. Frank Walt reports from the Sun on Monday about the Carl Bree on Broadday development occupying the area.
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Batavia High School
Batavia Woman's Club
Frank Walt
Sun
Carl Bree
Delightful Country Club 50 meeting at Mrs Holden home
Thursday afternoon September 21 Mrs J J Holden entertained Country Club No 50 at Williamsburg. Mrs Alva Brown led a program with songs reports papers and a round table discussion. First prize went to Mrs Holden second to Mrs Davidson. Mrs Holden served refreshments assisted by Mrs Harry Holden and Miss Gladys McKever. Club to meet in October with Mrs Hibbs.
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J.J. Holden
Country Club No. 50
Williamsburg
Alva Brown
Ohio
Brown
Keach
Harry Holden
Gladys McKever
Hibbs
Alpine Farm Woman's Club Meeting Sees Canning Theme
The Alpine Farm Woman's Club No 66 met September 14 at Edith Hutchinson's country home. Program featured canning topics including fruits and vegetables, jars, and a reading, with members and families socializing at Fannie Varney's home afterward over ice cream and cake.
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Alpine Farm Woman’s Club
Pleasant Country
Edith Hutchinson
Mary Mattox
Pss
Myrtle Harry
Ida Davidson
Nettie Runyan
Velma Varney
Club 66
Fannie Varney
Republican Headquarters Opens in Clermont County
The Clermont County Republican headquarters opened Monday in a hotel upstairs room. The county committee and candidates met, transacted business, and discussed the election prospects. The ticket is said to have brighter prospects than ever, and supporters are invited to visit the headquarters.
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Clermont County
Clermont Hotel
Aultman Buys Prather Property for Overhaul
H. Aultman purchased the old picking property of Mrs. W W Prather last week. He employs a crew to overhaul the house, with plans to fumigate paint paper wire and reroof. The location described as desirable and the investment viewed as profitable.
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H. ©. Aultman
W. W. Prather
Appointment of Dawson E Bradley Trustee in Bankruptcy
Attorney Dawson E Bradley named trustee in bankruptcy for the L. B and F. W. Fridman estate of New Richmond in Cincinnati. Bond of $10,000 posted by B. Next hearing set for October 2 at 6 a.m. to receive instructions on foreclosure suits now pending in state courts involving real estate.
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Dawson E. Bradley
L. 8
F. W. Fridman
New Richmond
Cincinnati
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