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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1926
Page
8
The item notes sample ballot orders in Hamilton County. It lists residents and visitors including Miss Bertha Frazier of Williamsburg and Mrs. Prudie Bunn of Cincinnati. It mentions Mayor H. H. Hill’s liquor court revenue and local school activities at Withrow and Miami University.
Fred Dominy an insurance man fell ill after eating a sandwich in Newtown last Monday. He grew deathly sick and doctors treated him for several hours before relief. He suspects spoiled meat caused the poisoning. Be careful what you eat.
The notice promotes a 5 percent farm loan as the most attractive financing option for farmers. It invites applications to J. A. Hartman, Secretary-Treasurer of the Cincinnati National Farm Loan Association, located in the 1907 First National Bank Building, Cincinnati, under government supervision.
Copernicus born in Prussia in 1473 with a pivotal 1548 treatise reorienting astronomy. Andrea Doria the Genoa liberator active in 1528 to 1535, famed for freeing Genoa and Tunis. Rust corrosion costs estimate 300 billion, rust-proof metals sought. Ottawa, Illinois hosts world’s largest grass-sand deposits.
Reported among Clermonters who moved to Florida are safe with no deaths. Telegrams from Miami confirm Joseph Smith and family are OK along with Gus Marsh Fay Fatout Bata via A H Clark family Klein Dillman and E B Holmes and Edward Snell. Sanitary issues under overseers and hope for quick business normalization.
Alvin Arn 45 operated a Ripley Sardinia line linking his home to Sardinia. After returning to Ripley Monday he shot himself in the head in a car on the road. Arn left a despondent mood over slack bus business and is survived by his wife and two children. His body was taken to Sardinia for burial after the death near Ripley.
Delegates sent to Georgetown on Saturday to choose a representative for the Sixth District of the Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Marketing Association selected George Roth. Roth, from Brown County, has served in this capacity for several years. The district includes counties north of the Ohio River with Lexington, Kentucky as district headquarters. Adams Brown and Clermont are key counties, and the choice was unanimous.
A special grand jury convened by Judge White after hearings on John Weber's alleged crimes returned two true bills. One charged first degree murder for the killing of his 18 month old daughter, the other assault with intent to kill his wife. Weber remains jailed awaiting trial.
John Hockstock age 75 of near Afton died Saturday September 18 after living on the same farm 25 years. Funeral services were from the home with burial at Williamsburg conducted by Rev. J. F. Schwab. He leaves his widow two sons and one daughter.
Local advisory urges residents to beware worthless checks from strangers. Authorities note victims last week in Ripley as offenders allegedly plan further acts down the river. Exercise caution and verify any check payments before accepting.
The Boys and Girls Club program at Williamsburg Grange Hall features Elizbeth Fuhr as chair, 4-H songs Busy Bee and Up and Going Clubs, demonstrations on how I Raised My Chickens and Clothing Team, certificates and checks presented by Wm. G. Winemiller, and remarks on club work by Supt. J. W. Smith. The event honors 4-H members and invites the community to attend.
Mrs A Krekeler will sell at public auction at her home eight miles south of Batavia on Centerville pike between Batavia and Amelia on Saturday October 9 1926 starting at 10 oclock sharp. Items include 2 good work horses 2 sets double harness 2 sets buggy harness plows corn planters cultivators harrows 2 jolts wagons disc harrow spring wagon mowing machines hay rake and rigging plus household goods. Usual terms A M Ellis auctioneer Lot Hulick Clerk.
Howard Winters of the State Department of Education visited Loveland Wednesday with County Superintendent O. H. Bennett and Assistant County Superintendent A. L. Wilson. He spent most of the day at the high school and toured the grades, commending teachers and suggesting equipment improvements to boost instructional efficiency.
In Stone Lick Township a Farm ers Rally drew about 350 attendees including men women and youth. Speakers included Mrs Lawrence Brothers F G Lyle Hillsboro R H Lichti and County Agent Winemiller. Lyle spoke on the need for organization while Lichti outlined the value of youth to the community and Winemiller discussed Farm Bureau and extension work.
Columbus Ohio September 22 A total of $200598.97 more was paid out from the state insurance fund in August than was received The report shows that in August receipts of the state insurance fund totaled $604516.89 while disbursements were 985100.86 This is not unusual at this time of year as semi annual premiums are due only in a few cases The balance to the credit of the fund however is nearing the 60000000 point The balance in the state treasury September 1 was 42266056.66 of which more than 450000000 is invested in government city and municipal bonds drawing a good rate of interest
County rallies in Batavia Franklin Stonelick Monroe Tate and Waye reported strong turnout averaging 176 with Stonelick at a record 850. Franklin and Wayne followed with 260 and 225 attendees as farmers seek better rural conditions. Speakers included W R Lewis F G Lyle O P Wilson Eli H Speidel Mrs Ray Stoddard Ray Stoddard H Lichti and W G Winemiller.
W H Barker of above Batavia paid 1020.70 to Mil ford court and was released from jail Saturday after being fined 1000 and costs in Mayor Hill's court Milford. The sum forms part of 2770 dollars taken in as fines there last week.
Bethel Ohio nursery advertises two year old fruit trees peach bushes grape vines and evergreens with sizes from 3 to 4 feet and prices ranging 25 to 60 cents for small stock. Free catalogue available from I N Crain proprietor at Bethel.
Albert Davis of the New Richmond pike west of Batavia sprays his orchard four times and fertilizes with nitrate of soda. In the past week he picked 22 bushels of perfect Grimes Golden apples, ten of which were picked on the ground as heavy boughs bent under their weight.
Selections include a five year old registered cow due in November, sanitary couch, heater, batavia listings, and a 7 room house with electric heat. Advertisements mention prices, locations like Lindale and Davis Pike, and other farm goods for sale including fruit trees and equipment.
The Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association began the six year contract completion with last week’s election of the board of directors for the coming year. Only one change occurred under a district rotation, with William F. Clark of Carlisle replacing Henry L. Corlis of Brooksville who did not seek re election.
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