Overdrafts and Graft in County Accounts Exposed by Examiners
State examiners Brown and Tatman report county finances show overdrafts and possible criminal intent. They name improper payments to Miller and Thiery for auditor work, excessive wages for the infirmary superintendent, and other unapproved expenses. The audit suggests court action for recovery and notes likely grand jury cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Brown
L. G. Tatman
Treasury
Miller
Thiery
Williams
Charles Miller
E. H. Thiery
Chas Miller
H.thiery
Attor- General
Hl. Tory
The
Courier
Bank cashier struck by paralysis in Williamsburg
D K Peterson cashier of the Williamsburg bank and a leading town figure was found unconscious on the bank floor last week after suffering a paralytic attack. He was removed and taken for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. K. Peterson
Bank At
Williamsburg
That
Local Financial Ledger Shows Balances Due and Paid
Report lists T. W. Hill and other officers as inspectors and superintendents with a ledger of total findings and total paid in. It notes balance due to county and money paid back totaling 7872.60 dollars. The fragment preserves names, roles, and the financial totals involved.
Pearl Like Gem Found in Miami River Mussels
A rare pearl described as a near perfect head and face with beard and mustache was found near Milford in the Miami River ecosystem. Experts deem it uniquely beautiful and valuable beyond money, owned by H. F. Smith of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami River
East Fork
Milford
H. F. Smith
Cincinnati
Knights of Pythias Set Mt Orab Convention
The Eleventh District of Ohio Knights of Pythias will hold a two session convention in Mt. Orab on April 11 starting at 10 30 a m with music prayers a welcome by Mayor I L Edgington and a roll call of lodges The afternoon features musical numbers reports by county deputies speeches by Remley Beatty Shockey Bake Ringold and trustees with discussions and a closing session O M Bake speaks in the evening A banquet by the Pythian sisters completes the event and a strong turnout is expected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Eleventh District
Ohio
Mt. Orab
I. L. Edgington
L. H. Williams
W. L. Remley
William Beatty
T. M.shockey
O. M. Bake
C. C
John Ringold
Judge Parker
Georgetown
J. A. Miller
Winchester
C. A. Brannock
Batavia Daughters of Rebecca Visit Fair View Farm
A merry Batavia Lodge of the Daughters of Rebecca visited Mr and Mrs J L H Barr at Fair View Farm Friday evening. They brought luncheon materials and were served by Mrs Barr and helpers. The group enjoyed supper, music, conversation, and games before departing late, happy on the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Rebecca
J. L.H. Barr
Fairview Farm
Anniversary of the Hill district Odd Fellows in Clermont
The Hill district lodges of Clermont county celebrate the 88th anniversary of the order in America at Owensville on Saturday April 27 beginning at 10 a.m. Events include prayers, greetings, addresses, vocal solos, a dinner at noon, and a 1:30 p.m. business meeting with sessions at I O O F Hall and M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
America
Owensville
J. J. Holden
J. L. Marsh
Geo.c. Kolb
P.G.M
Charms Of The Zono Phone Delight Guests At Hulick Home
Friends of Jr. Hulick gathered at his home Sunday afternoon for an amusingly hosted event. The Zono phone, a talking singing machine, provided bright performances including old war songs and sentimental tunes, pleasing all present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. Hulick
Monroe Township Board and Teachers Meet in Laurel
The Monroe Township board and teachers held their regular meeting in Laurel on Saturday March 16 with all teachers present. Enrollment is low prompting possible consolidation of sub districts next year. Each school has a library totaling 591 volumes with plans to grow to nearly 7 volumes by term end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Monroe Township
Laurel
Major Wallace a Visitor
Major James B. Wallace, a Batavia native with wealth and high position in business and social circles, visited yesterday on legal business and met many friends. He owns a Milford home while his Cincinnati business interests include a seat on the Board of Trade, of which he once served as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Wallace
Batavia
Milford
Cincinnati
Board of Trade
Pleasant services at M E church attract large crowd
Easter services at the M E church drew a large crowd with singing sermon and recitations by children. The offering for missions was of substantial size and the auditorium was crowded both morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Wallace Will Case Affirmed by Circuit Court
The circuit court's decision in the Wallace will case affirms the probate and common pleas rulings. Margaret Pauline Wallace left all property to her husband James B. Wallace. Mrs. Sanford, the decedent's stepdaughter, challenged a purported later will. the courts held Major Wallace's document is the sole genuine will of Margaret Pauline Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Wallace
Probate and Common Pleas
Margaret Pauline Wallace
James B. Wallace
Sanford
J. B. Wallace
Probate Court
Common Pleas Court
Circuit
Major Wallace
Foul Play Suspected In Cincinnati Death Of Charles Riddell
Charles Riddell formerly of Amelia and longtime barber there, was found unconscious on a Cincinnati street last Friday with a deep head wound. He died Sunday morning after hospital treatment. Police suspect robbery and assault. Riddell, about 45 and unmarried, was well liked in Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Riddell
Amelia
Cincinnati
Clermont
Convention of Batavia Township Sunday Schools Program
The Batavia Township Sunday Schools convene at Olive Branch M E Church on April 6 with officers including President John Huntington and Secretary Helen Weston. Morning sessions feature devotions, reports from nine schools, and an address by Rev McCauley, followed by a basket luncheon and afternoon sessions on teacher training and reports, with tickets for a city hall concert on April 8 to benefit a Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Township
M. E. Church
Olive Branch
John Huntington
Helen Weston
J. F. Dial
C.B Nichols
Home Department
Louise Parrott
Elina Townsley
Jennie Titus
Hayes
Amelia Methodist
G. W. Nash
Amelia Baptist
Doane
Amelia Bible School
C.D. Trautman
Holly Christian
Misses Baker
Rev. McCauley
City Hall
Passing of Bethel Saddle Tree Factory Ends an Era
The old saddle-tree factory of Joseph Clare in Bethel, once the state's largest, was torn down last week. It provided jobs, attracted workers and helped build the town during the war era, with two shifts and high wages. The plant’s founder is remembered for his charity and leadership as only the site remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Joseph Clare
Marriage Mix-Up Ends in Elopement and Marriage
George Galea of Williamsburg aged 27 and widower of color married Rosas Smith of Williamsburg white after eloping last week. They wed on Thursday March 28 at the home of William Bennett after a license secured in Cincinnati. Parents of the bride distressed. couple to live in Batavia where Galea seeks work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Galea
Williamsburg
Rosas Smith
Williamaburg
Rev. Love
William Bennett
Cincinnati
Batavia
Civil service exams for multiple federal jobs announced
The civil service commission will hold examinations in Cincinnati on April 17 for scientific assistants in the Agriculture Department with salaries from 600 to 2000. Positions include teachers for Indian schools at 600 yearly, farm superintendents at 1200, apprentice draftsman, monotype machinist, and Government Printing Office work. Geologists will be tested April 24 25 for Geological Surveys with salaries 1000 to 1600, plus a Philippines geologist at 1590.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cne
Civil Service Commission
Cincinaat
Department of Agriculture
War Department
Government Printing Office
Philippines
Edward Jones Released After Life Sentence for Murder
Edward Jones, once sentenced to life for killing his son at Olive Branch, was released last week after a series of trials. He faced Clermont Court for first degree murder with a death sentence, then Brown County with another death sentence, and a final compromise verdict of second degree murder yielding a life term. His release came upon expiration of that term, the article states, with a final note that justice had been served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Jones
Olive Branch
Clermont
Brown County
Henry Terry Awarded 2200 in Damages Against C G P Transit
In Hawilton county superior court Judge Ferris presided Saturday as Henry Terry received a verdict for damages against the C G P Traction Company totaling 2200. The case stems from an accident where Terry's wagon was struck by a company car at Third and Byc amore, causing him to be thrown and suffer a brain concussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawilton County Superior Court
Ferris
Henry Terry
C, G, & P. Traction Company
Third
Bycamore
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Chris Dietz
Edward Spetz
L. C. Dietz
Geo. H. Eveland
H. P. Wiliams
A. N. Paxton
A. W. Ashburn
H. A. Rice
N. Young
James R. Gorman
H. C. Speidel
J.M. Griffith
Edward Stump
County Commissioners
Clermont Sun
Clermont Courier
Clermont Republican
Clermont Democrat
H. Thiery
John F. Rapp
Harley Rapp
A. J. Cowen
D. EB. Kirgan
B. T. Davis
L. Turnipseed
Cramer
Tax Inquisitor
H. Lockard
W. Gatch
Dumford
Atrigken
T. W. Hill
J. B. D. Silcott
E. W. Patchell
Wm. Brune
Chas. Miller
Eeace
Balance Due County
Miami
Knights OF
Pythias
Odd Fellows of the Hill District
Bessie Turner
O. F. Hall
M. E
Jno
W. Burdsall
Len Siosk
James W. Tarbell I
F. Reminescenses
Glancy
Monas Apgar
W. F. Marchal
Jeaae M. Jordan
Mise Clara Frenchard
Agatha
Odd Fellows
Rebeccas
Robert G. Patterson
T. A. Mitchell
M. F. Apgar
Mon Apgar
Zotta Mitchell
Monroe TP
Bochools
Iret Frautlio
Asthm
Nicholaville
Corbin G. Lafayette
D. McKinley
Moore
Mooker
J. Fairview
Miss
Corvin
Clermontville
F. Latham C. A. Meeker
Pleasant Services
Wallace Will Case
Cin
W. J. Durham
Uncle Sam
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