13 Apr 1910
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1910
Page
1
E H McNutt offers an entertaining tour of Kansas City Missouri highlighting its booming commerce and expanding building space as the growing metropolis serves as his home and observation point.
Readers learn of Kansas City developments including a planned Union Depot the largest in the United States and a booming river trade with a steamboat line to St Louis. The report confirms a quiet April municipal election and extensive new construction amid 18 to 20 story concrete buildings plus a 132 000 dollar boulevard church. Death notices follow for several local residents with biographical details.
Colonel Charles F. Hake Jr of the First Regiment Ohio National Guard reports the unit will conduct army camp from August 27 to September 4. The final camp location will be announced later by the War Department with possible sites including Benjamin Harrison, Rats, and Ludington on Lake Michigan’s east shore.
James Benton Rowan born May 27 1884 near Marathon Ohio died March 21 1910 at home of his parents aged 25 years 9 months and days The obituary praises his honesty industry and usefulness on the farm and his devotion to family church and community It notes his funeral services and burial in the Groen church area and reflects on the certainty of death and the hope of a better life beyond
The library committee of the Woman's Club will conduct a rummage sale for the book fund. Donations may be left with Mrs. J. L. Barr of Main Street and are solicited from all interested in the library. The sale date will be announced later and tickets are available at Negh's Pharmacy.
Briefs from various sources compiled for Courier readers. Short items cover local happenings, community notes, and items of interest gathered from multiple reports. Each entry provides a quick snapshot of events and notable occurrences in the area.
The Clermont County Teachers Institute meets in Milford town hall next Saturday April 16 with a packed program. Activities include talks on pre and post glacial Ohio, a Williams burg anniversary note, local news items from Hillsboro and Bethel, and a slate of educational addresses by Dr Alston Ellis Supt Franz and others.
The church notes with sorrow the passing of our young brother and faithful member. The Sabbath school and society express heartfelt loss and recall his devoted service to the church. This record records the minutes and resolves to honor his memory.
Hill District I C O F will observe the ninety first anniversary on Saturday April 28 at Goshen with all lodges of the district taking part. The program includes opening rites invocation welcome address reading and business meeting and addresses by Rev Edmund Wartette and Mrs Mable Renner with choir performances and speeches by district officers.
Today and tomorrow the Clermont W C T U Institute meets in the Owensville M E church. A fine program is prepared for the sessions and attendees are urged to gain inspiration for stronger temperance work.
The Annual Union Sunday School Township Convention will meet at the Batavia Presbyterian Church on Sunday April 17 1910 at 145 PM. The program includes opening exercises conducted by Rev F E Burdsall, music, reports from Sunday schools, a nominating committee report, addresses on making a Sunday School efficient by Rev H E Lewis and Rev J L Rames, with music and benediction.
Assessors collected supplies from Auditor Larkin Saturday and started work Monday. Citizens are urged to cooperate and provide all required information as assessors will be very busy for several days.
Census Supervisor Stacy A. Mitchell of Wilmington met Clermont county enumerators in Batavia last Friday to outline duties as the county prepares to begin census collection Friday.
An 1860s Batavia Ohio ordinance sets the marshal’s salary at 94000 per month and details duties including janitor work at the Town Hall, health officer and truancy duties, daily hours, court attendance, and firehouse responsibilities, with committee approvals and board compensation rules.
Short paragraphs summarize actions in Clermont's temple of justice. Probate Judge Walker's court reports updates on filings, estates, and dispositions. A full report covers local deals in dirt, reflecting transactions and agreements among Clermont residents.
Lottie Doughty sues Burton Doughty for divorce and alimony with Frank Davis Jr. as attorney. Effie S Wood moves to dismiss C B Wing. motion overruled. Louie M Cazel obtains divorce from Dale V Cazel for extreme cruelty and neglect. maiden name restored. Susanna M Kissel, executrix, loses new trial on Lorenz Kissel estate. Rose Allen et al. injunction against John Beltz et al. made perpetual. lands line agreement. costs assigned. case settled and dismissed. record waived.
The will of Harriet Paxton of Miami Township dated June 2 1886 devises to sister Martha Paxton life interest in 49 acres held as tenants in common with Martha Paxton a codicil dated January 26 1910 intestines Martha gains real estate outright Alfred N Paxton is named executor Witnesses include Horace Nettie Clinton Wilson S and Andrew Paxton Marriages recorded Clarence M Cooper Cincinnati and Eva Cazel Brazier H Cloud Weston South Norwood and Carrie L Beagle Glen Este Thomas E Boggs Williamsville Nora B Alexander Tabasco Wesley C Sprains Eva M Leonard Williamsburg
A record of numerous parcels changing hands including Union, Washington, Batavia, Milford, and Goshen townships. Transactions include transfers to individuals and companies with amounts from 1 to 2 thousand dollars and dozens of parcels such as lots, acres, and out lots. Names observed include Adone Haussermann Adolph Kaiser W H Brown Eva E Wayne Kate Deel Mary J Leming Jemmia Kellum The J H Clasgens Co Robert Haines C P Ulrey and others.
Judge Alexander Boxwell of Warren County probate court announces candidacy for representative from the Sixth district. The Lebanon Western Star notes he will be Warren County’s candidate and aims to resolve the district muddle, with leading Republicans praising his potential to restore harmony within the party.
Official report from the Ohio Department of Agriculture outlines wheat yields by region with a state average of 14 bushels per acre and notes 83 percent crop in producers hands. It also lists winter barley, corn in crib, fodder damage, and fruit prospects with regional comparisons to standard averages.
Official correspondents report wheat at 83 percent of normal with a 10 percent decline since December 1 and a 21 percent advance from last year on the corresponding date. Severe drought and late seeding threaten harvests while November growth and snow cover aided winter survival. Fruit prospects at 90 percent. Farm work progressing with oats seeding near completion and corn plowing underway.
Peter Sweeney ended his life on James R Hicks’s farm near Amelia after riding the 10 30 C G and P car to Amelia and walking to the site. A 82 caliber break down revolver and cartridges were found near the body. Coroner Mitchell conducted an inquiry but could not identify the deceased until his remains were identified as Peter Sweeney by his mother and relatives in Batavia Union cemetery.
Batavia earned a narrow victory in a lively Saturday afternoon clash against a visiting team. The crowd packed the stands as local players delivered a clever performance to secure the win.
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