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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1920
Page
8
Community items include visitors from Dayton Cincinnati and Chicago. political note George Mofford seeks county recorder. church events and socials at Alton Owenaville and Woodland Park. many residents hosting guests and attending dinners. upcoming ice cream social to benefit Alton church. various local engagements and travel across Batavia Felicity Monterey Owensville and surrounding towns.
Brown County Republicans filed for an independent slate as Democrats protest August primary results. Money allegations swirl about possible tampering with nominations. Defeated male candidates may back the independent line while several women were slated for prosecutor and clerk roles but declined to have their names used.
The overall factory at Hillsboro and the Batavia branch have closed indefinitely due to material shortages and the difficult cotton market. Officials expect possible reopening by January 1, 1921, with all employees laid off.
The article notes daily arrivals of fallen soldiers’ remains for reburial in the United States. Private Carey Redkey’s body reached Hillsboro last week for burial. Families often learn of the arrivals by telegram when the caskets reach U S soil.
Batavia voters will have an additional precinct this November with Main Street as the dividing line creating East and West Batavia within the township. Clermont auto sales on Fourth Street will host the new polling place. Four other precincts will be divided.
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