Ohio German U B Conference In Session 1927
The Ohio German U B Conference met in session from September 20 to 25 with Bishop A R Clippinger presiding and Rev Semrau as secretary. Reports and discussions covered ministerial assignments, stationing, and administration. Judge Yateman gave a fine address to a large Sunday evening audience. Next annual conference to be held in Cluff, Hamilton County, in the third week of September 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Clippinger
Semrau
Ladies’ Aid Society
E. F. Wegner
Batavia
J. W. Semrau
Chicago
H. F. Wegne
Hamilton
A. B. Fulton
Zanesville
P. M. Holdeman
Parma
H. C. Schiering
A. Schmidt
C. Streich
H. Oblschlegel
W. Dunzweiler
Cleveland
J. Sick
H. K. Hoffman
J. F. Schwab
Council of Administration and Board of Trustees
Obituaries: Mrs Albert Davis and Wright Duckwall
Mrs Albert Davis aged 50 died at home near town last Thursday after long illness. Survived by husband and daughter. Funeral from the Davis pike home Saturday with burial at Batavia. Wright Duckwall aged 62 died at his Williamsburg home Thursday afternoon after a stroke. Born below Batavia, son of the late Geo Duckwall. Widow and several children survive. Funeral Saturday with burial at Batavia.
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Albert Davis
Davis Pike
Batavia
Wright Duckwall
Williamsburg
Geo. Duckwall
Band Concert Dues Urge Prompt Settlement
The band season closes as the stand is moved to winter quarters while thousands enjoyed weekly concerts. A substantial subscription sum remains unpaid, past due, and the members request prompt settlement. See Nash’s for the account.
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Nash's
Warren county voters barred from 95,000 courthouse addition vote
The Warren County Board of Commissioners ruled no ballot question will appear in November to create a board authorizing an 95,000 addition to the Court House. High district levies made the move inadvisable though a later inquiry indicated the issue could have been put to the voters.
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Warren County
Court House
Board of County Commissioners
Grant Memorial Bridge Dedication Set at Point Pleasant
Saturday October 29 marks the dedication of the Grant Memorial Bridge and the Cabin birth place of General Grant at Point Pleasant on the Ohio River. Col Fred Grant and his mother plus Governor Will Bulow and U S Senators Fess and Willis plan to attend. President Cooledge’s attendance is uncertain.
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Grant Memorial
General Grant
Point Pleasant
Ohio River
Fred Grant
Will Bulow
South Dakota
Pt. Pleasant
Donahey
U. 8
Fess
Willis
Cooledge
East
Cincinnati
Gen. Grant
Grant
State Highway and Commissioners
Memorial Committee
Columbus
Special session of the Commissioners covers pike fund and jail costs
The Commissioners held a special session on September 19 approving pike fund disbursements and labor, material, and payroll payments. They transferred 20 000 to the pike fund, authorized 5 000 for material, and issued 482.05 to the probate judge for damages to residents. A $ life? reward was offered for John Crawford in a grand larceny case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Adams & Co
K. P. Blade
Thomas Brooks
F. E. Buckle
Burroughs Ad Ma Co
Bigam
Bredwell
Stone
City of
Guy Easley
Roy Ferree
T. B
Goshen
Oscar Glancy
Hannah Bros. Dynamite
Champion Bridge Co
Wise & Bechtel
Ins
Maude Watson
Frank Wilson
Pike Fund
John Crawford
W. Cousins
Burton Hodges
Fred Jones
S-Rsspec
Bert Ketchum
Keen Coal Co
L. A. Kellum
Jas. Moeller
A. Manning
Orie Malott
W. H. Norris
Hazel A. Malott
Owensville Garage
Pringle & Buerkle
Estel Pringle
H. Reinhart
Bay Roach
Serser
Rosenweig
Geo. Richards
Standard Oil Co
Jake Smith
Stakalta Mfg Co
James Sutton
Walter Smith
Canton Culvert Co
Bethel Calf Club Shines With State Fair Success
Bethel Calf Club at the State Fair in Columbus sent seven calves and earned two firsts with all entries placing at least sixth. The county pride grows as Bethel competes against clubs from across Ohio, highlighting strong youth farming programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Clermont County
Columbus
Bethel Club
Four Infantile Paralysis Cases Reported in Cler mont County
Over the past four weeks four cases of infantile paralysis have been reported in Clermont County with one death. Last week the fourth case appeared at Mt. Carmel and the patient was brought to Dr Ashburn in Batavia and was quite ill. No new cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Mt. Carmel
Ashburn
Batavia
Jones Family Reunion Held At Bantam Fair Ground
The third annual Jones descendants reunion took place at Bantam Fair Ground Clermont county Ohio on Sunday September 4 1927. Attendees came from Indiana California and various Ohio towns. Mary Boehm Canter gave the welcome speech and Joseph I Williams reported as secretary. A 8 Abbott presented genealogy notes. A floral tribute was awarded to the oldest relative Mrs Mary Canter and a younger prize to Richard Maxwell Morris. The meeting elected Charles M Jones president Rolla M Jones vice president and finalized a yearly August last Sunday date for future reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Jones
Bantam Fair Ground
Clermont County
Ohio
Indiana
California
Dayton
Hillsboro
Mary Boehm Canter
Cincinnati
Joseph I. Williams
Abbott
Simon J. Hitler
Mary Canter
Saltair
Richard Maxwell Morris
Margaret Jones
Bethel
Charles M. Jones
Norwood
Rolla M. Jones
Williamsburg
New Richmond
O. A
C. E. Canter
J. I. Williams
Corn and Tobacco Crops Progress and Market Prices
The corn crop is fast maturing and much has been cut, silo corn coming in as filling begins next week. Hot dry weather boosts estimate of winter yield while tobacco is housed and frost safe. Buyers offer 26 cents for delivered tobacco, with a mix of good and poor quality on hand.
Felicity Hosts Big Day with Coca Colas Clash
Felicity drew a large crowd for an all day event headlined by a ball game between Felicity and the Coca Colas. The afternoon match drew the biggest attendance as fans enjoyed the popular sport. The visitors won 11 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felicity
Coca Colas
Masquerade Dance Planned by Niagara Fire Company
The Niagara Fire Company of New Richmond announces a grand masquerade dance at City Hall New Richmond on October 21 Halloween Eve. Music by the Miami Entertainers. Tickets price one dollar for gentlemen and fifty cents for ladies. The event aims to please members and guests with careful arrangements for comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Fire Company
New Richmond
City Hall
Miami
In Demand Clapboard Roofs Return To Homes
Last week John Paul the antique man of Union township sold 800 clapboards for $50. The boards dated about 30 years ago and were stored in the attic, made of slippery elm and white oak. They will be used on sandy built houses in Norwood American Field Poultry Fence Gates and Steel Fence Posts at J C Fuhr s Williamsburg 0 fott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paul
Union Township
Norwood
J. C. Fuhr’s
Williamsburg
Fourth Annual Southwestern Ohio Civil War Veterans Reunion
The Southwestern Ohio Association of Civil War Veterans held its fourth annual reunion in Milford Ohio on Thursday September 22 1927. The event featured a morning program with songs invocation addresses readings and memorial remembrances and an afternoon set with further readings vocal solos and several addresses honoring the Grand Army of the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Ohio Association of Civil War Veterans
Milford
Ohio
tAmerica
W. A. Deaton
W. B. Thomas
C. E. Baker
W. Blodgett
Coleman
Mabel Muzzy
Ruth Eleten
Henry J. Becker
Brice Hendrixson
Ruth Elrten
Grand Army of the Republic
Michael Heintz
Fife
H. F. Scott
Edmund Burdsall
Boulders In Wall Shape an Attractive Batavia Home
H J King the local insurance man is building a striking Batavia residence on the Judge Lee homestead. The exterior wall mixes gay limestone with boulders from many counties and is lined with brick. The six room house includes bath cellar and garage with two porches and blue stone features from Stonelick creek.
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Batavia
H. J. King
Stonelick Creek
Judge Lee
Norwood Teacher Injured. Plaster Cast Planned After Fall
Carey Miller of Norwood formerly Felicity suffered injuries weeks ago after a barn roof fall. An X ray shows a plaster cast is needed for several weeks and he will be unable to teach school during that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey Miller
Norwood
Felicity
Milford Officials Salaries Sketch Budget Constraints
The Milford Record notes current mayor and marshal pay at $100 per month and clerk at $720 per year, with Batavia officials earning $100 per month. It questions funding after rising costs, noting officers’ cash needs, sinking funds, and possible impact of new appraisals and township Justice of the Peace salaries on remaining funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Batavia
Justice of the Peace
East Batavia Culvert Replacement Near Colored Baptist Church
The culvert by the Colored Baptist church in East Batavia will be replaced with a corrugated galvanized iron structure to carry water and reduce upkeep costs. The street had been blocked for some time while work is planned. The Olive Branch M E church hosts a successful chicken supper thanking donors and attendees for financial and social support.
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Colored Baptist Church
East
Batavia
Olive Branch M.E
4-H Achievement Program and Real Estate Transfers
A Miami Township notice lists the 4-H boys and girls achievement program at Miamiville school house on Monday October 3 with remarks, demonstrations, songs, and certificates. Pierce township 4-H program follows at Amelia school house on Wednesday October 5 with music, remarks, and demonstrations. Real estate transfers from P O Alexander to R J Wood and multiple transfers in Milford and surrounding townships are recorded for $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miamiville
Florence Cooper
Miami
Mae Falch
Florence Perry
Ruth Holloway
Catherine Fisher
Haze Mae Kech
Wm. Bender
Whitaker Livestock Club
Wildwood
Pierce Township
Amelia School House
America
F. H. Russell
Esther Probst
W. A. Williams
J. W. Snyder
Helen Leeds
Amelia Clothing and Food Clubs
Supt. Young
P. O. Alexander
R. J. Wood
Batavia
V. O. Lytle
G. R
O. H. Wilke
Miami Park
Milford
G. R. Wilke
Alice F. Sapp
Fred W. Tepker, Jr
Stonelick
Florence A. Brauer
L. H. Clutter
Sophia Baerblack
Alice Kuhnell
Union Tp
Grover C. Steward
Grover C
Nellie Steward
Jackson Tp
William H.,taylor
Oscar Dunn
Pierce Tp
Altha McAdams
Leavitt McAdams
Williamsburg
Ellen Conover
Minnie Cline
Neville
Norma Boots
Louis Burch
New Richmond
Cora Winkler
Geo
Nuber
Bernard T. Kittle
Wm. Seitz
Harry RR. Myers
Millard
Dennison
Joseph M. Wei
Last Georgetown Fair To Open October Fourth
The Georgetown Fair, the district’s last, runs October 4 to 7 with major exhibits and attractions. Arrangements are complete and the speed ring is omitted, but the other features promise strong entertainment for fairgoers. May the weather be favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Fight of Dempsy and Tuney Captivates Chicago Audience
The Dempsy Tuney prize fight drew record crowds and radio listenership in Chicago on Thursday night. The bout lasted about 30 minutes and generated millions in receipts plus vast betting activity across the county. Fans large and small filled venues and homes, wagering on outcomes as the event concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Annual Outing of Surgeons at Cavalier Hotel Virginia Beach
More than 220 leading surgeons and physicians from Virginia to Maryland and their families will gather September 28 29 at the Cavalier Hotel Virginia Beach for the annual convention of the Association of Surgeons of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company. The host railway aims to foster medical exchange and boost staff efficiency with expected attendance surpassing 700. Notables slated to attend include Dr Thomas Hulick and wife of Cincinnati and Dr G S VanHorn of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
West Virginia
Ohio
North Carolina
Maryland
Cavalier
Virginia Beach
Association of Surgeons of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Thomas Hulick
Cincinnati
G. 8. VanHorn
Batavia
Fish Die as Paint Creek Polluted by Sewers
Reporters along Paint Creek south of the city describe a week to ten day flood that flushed polluted water through town killing fish for miles. A farmer notes a strong odor and widespread deaths, blaming sewer pollution from the city and urging a sanitary sewage system and storage facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paint Creek
Washington
D. H. Herald
New Judge Takes Oath to Lead Brown County Court
Hon. Harry E. Parker took the oath to serve as Judge of the Common Pleas Court of Brown County after Governor Donahey appointed him to fill the unexpired term of Judge James W. Tarbell. The ceremony was administered by Clerk Charles Yochum with witnesses including Mrs. Mabel Yochum and Deputy Clerk Howard Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Parker
Common Pleas Court
Brown County
Parker
Donahey
James W. Tarbell
Charles Yochum
Mabel Yochum
Tarbell
Howard Miller
Waters
Lee Jennings
Sey
Par
Ingrees
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Charters
Winemiller
Geo. Reed
Fiore
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