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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1903

Page

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Court records reveal numerous filings and judgments

The article lists court entries including appointments of Milton R. Day as deputy sheriff and James M. Griffith as court constable. It reports confessions of judgment, divorces, demurrers, pleas of guilty, mandates from circuit court, grand jury indictments for petit larceny, and upcoming jury dates. It also notes settlements, guardianship accounts, and transfers of real estate, plus a drowning death of Judge Collings's son at Manchester.

Milton R. Day Felicity Speidel James M. Griffith Wm. A. Johnson Allen Johnson Thomas Templin A. J. Hutchinson Motif Adolph Frey C. L. Bolender Joseph W. Emery Rollin Emery Thomas Shearer Jacob Graus William P. Cramer Arquilla M. Cramer Mary E. McGraw Susan Thomas Et al Wm. Daugherty Lucinda Clark State of Ohio David Brooks

Marriage Licenses and Multiple Wills Noted in Local Notices

The notice lists multiple marriage licenses including George Plotner and Louise Vaughn in New Richmond and Ora Earhart and Oliva Burnside in Williamsburg among others. It also reports WILLS FILED with Burroughs W Teal's will detailing debts, funeral expenses, and a $100 bequest to Bertha Teal, plus land to Granville Teal.

George F. Plotner New Richmond Louise Vaughn Batavim Arthur G. Davia Ineman Tobasco Ella Nichole Amelia Ora F. Earhart Farmer Williamsburg Oliva Burnside Washburn Francis 8 Batavia Emma BE. Kettler Summerside Rev Brown Burroughs W. Teal Bertha Teal Granville Teal Granville Burroughs A. Teal J. M. Teal Catherine Teal Stephen Cramer Perry J. Nii Bartha

Jacob Crosse in serious condition after hog drive injury

Jacob Crosse, an aged farmer, is in serious condition from internal injuries after being trampled and gouged by a drove of hogs. Relatives and friends have been sent for as doctors fear he will not recover.

Jacob Crosse Cross

Corruption Probes Stir Xenia After Election

Rumors say detectives probe Xenia corruption charges from the late election. About 16 affidavits allege prominent citizens used money whisky and cigars to influence votes. Neighbors have faced turmoil for eighteen months. A local ad touts a five dollar saving on a Jolt wagon from Rapp & Coyle Batavia Ohio.

Xenia Rapp & Coyle Batavia Ohio

Black preacher accused in string of child assaults

Henry Henderson a Williamsburg preacher, about 55, faces charges of attempted rape of an 11 year old and is linked to four other cases involving children aged 7 to 18 over six months. He was taken to Batavia jail amid threats of lynching after a mob attack. The suspect allegedly used trust to lure victims. one father attacked Henderson with a club, nearly triggering a broader mob response.

Henry Henderson Williamsburg Batavia Henderson Tiffen Frazier Mr. Frazier

Heinrici and Miss Markland wed in Covington Kentucky

Albert Heinrici and Miss Kate Markland were married in Covington on April 27 1903. The bridal party included Miss Hattie Dowdney as bridesmaid and Thomas Speidel as groomsman. After a carriage and rail trip to old Kentucky the couple were joined in matrimony.

Albert Heinrici Kate Markland Covington Kentucky Batavia Theodore Markland Cincinnati Clermont County Laura Boyd Heinrici

Batavia School Board Rehires Entire Teaching Staff

At the Batavia board meeting last Thursday night all the young teachers from the old school were rehired. The list includes J. B. Colling as superintendent Cecile Hulick as principal Edith Griffith Belle McDonald Julia Long Lelia Anderson Adah Leonard Elma Townsley. The group is praised as excellent scholars and staunch educators.

J. B. Colling Cecile Hulick Edith Griffith Belle McDonald Julia Long Lelia Anderson Adah Leonard Elma Townsley Batavia

Plan to Raise Sustentation Fund in Cincinnati Presbytery

At the Cincinnati Presbytery meeting Dr David Scraft outlined using the sustentation fund of about 3800 to boost minister salaries. Goshen church salary to rise 600 to 900 while 600 more will be shared among Cleves Milford Madeira Plain Run and Mt Carmel churches.

Cincinnati David Scraft Goshen Cleves Milford Madeira Plain Run Mt. Carmel

Trial Judgment in Kentucky Shooting Case

County Judge Lewis orders the examining trial dismissed finding John Lawson killed himself with his own gun while going to Charlies Durham’s home on a hunt for trouble. The court rules Lawson acted as his own accessory before the fact in the fatal incident at Mt. Vernon Kentucky.

Charlies Durham John Lawson Mt. Vernon Kentucky Lewis Lawson Durham

Pierce Township High School Commencement at Locust Corner

The Pierce Township High School commencement was held at the M E church Locust Corner last Thursday evening. Three graduates Miss Velma Mott May Schwitzer and Raymond Lindsey spoke with praise for their teacher Prof D E Kirgan. Prof Creger president of the N N Y delivered the address. Four Cincinnati musicians provided music and ushers were Stella Ayer Katherine Winspear Thomas Eppert and Froude Tone. Major B Ricker presented the diplomas.

Pierce Township High School M. E Locust Corner Velma Mott May Schwitzer Raymond Lindsey D. E. Kirgan Prof. Creger Cincinnati Stella Ayer Katherine Winspear Thomas Eppert Froude Tone B. Ricker

W C T U Split Over Report As Williamsburg Session Looms

Commissioners meet in regular session and hold a star chamber gathering to consider the committee report on the county financial statement in a dispute with the State of Ohio. They plan to load refreshments and the report onto a flat car to Williamsburg for executive action, while Milford hosts a temperance convention with officers elected and members urged to enforce laws and spread literature.

State of Ohio Penn Williams Newby Gen. Schenck Lenin Star Chamber Surveyor’s Davidson Williamsburg

Sunday-School Convention in Batavia Delights Town

Clermont County Sunday-school Convention held in Batavia on Thursday and Friday proved the pleasantest and most interesting event of its kind. Local talent and a touring quartet drew about 150 visitors who were warmly entertained. The program aligned with prior notices and left attendees with a delightful impression while urging others to attend next year.

Clermont County Batavia

Seed mix up leads to suit over cantaloupe not pickle seeds

A Kentucky Benton county farmer sued a seed firm for $200 after receiving cantaloupe seeds instead of pickle seeds. The firm argued the error could have been spotted. The judge overruled the demurrer and the case proceeds on its merits. Also a testimonial praises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for stomach relief.

Benton County Kentucky

Georgetown motorman saves child from car crash

James Croswell, motorman on the G and P road, nearly collides with his own child on wet rails near Georgetown last Thursday night. The child rolls aside as Croswell’s car stops, and the boy calls out Hello papa, escaping injury.

James Croswell Georgetown Croswell

Damages Demanded Over Telephone Interception Suit

Frank H. Thewlis of Louisville sues Cumberland Telephone Co for 10000 alleging an operator tipped a private employer conversation he was having over the company line and cost him his job. The piece argues telephone secrecy is essential to business and criticizes breaches by operators.

The Commercial Tribune Clermont the Tribune Frank H. Thewlis Louisville Cumberland Telephone Company Thewlis

Death of an Old Typo Thomas Dimmitt

Thomas Dimmitt formerly of this place died in St Louis on Wednesday morning April 15 aged about 50. Born in New Richmond he was the youngest son of John and Julia Dimmitt and brother to A M Dimmitt Batavla Miss Julia Dimmitt Xenia and Mrs Almira McMurchy New Richmond. He leaves a widow and one child. Funeral services were held from the home of Mrs Almira McMurchy with the Christian church pastor officiating and interment in Green Lawn cemetery. He learned the printing trade at Sun office and later worked in Cincinnati. He was warm hearted and well liked.

Thomas Dimmitt St. Louis New Richmond John Julia Dimmitt A. M. Dimmitt Batavla Xenia Almira McMurchy Knoxville Tennessee The Christian Church Green Lawn Cemetery Sun Cincinnati

Republican State Convention Session Set for June 8

The Ohio State Journal reports the Republican State Central Committee calls the first convention session for 4 PM Tuesday June 8 with M A Hanna as temporary chairman delivering the keynote address. District meetings in the state house will select vice presidents and committee members. The rules aim to end preemptive county delegate elections, reducing contests, a change first adopted last year.

Ohio State Journal Republican State Central Committee M. A. Hanna State House Hocking

West Batavia Builds Prosperity Amid New Factories

West Batavia shows rapid growth with brick works rebuilt larger after a fire, a heel factory, and a new machine shop housing about 30 workers. The area includes business houses and a striking N W depot for stock and freight, plus a busy traction road signaling ongoing enterprise and progress.

West Batavia

The Streets Look Neat Let Us Keep Them 80 Batavia

The Batavia streets look neat but residents scatter paper wrappers after visiting the post office. Former Marshal Ezra Krinks once chased offenders, shouting, then collected wrappers in a basket. An ordinance banning loose papers is proposed to fix the issue.

Batavia Ezra Krinks

Woman Recovers After Four Months Bed Rest in Powellville

Mrs J J Monson of Powellville Kentucky says she suffered eight years of kidney trouble and four months confined to bed. After trying doctors and medicines she used Dodd's Kidney Pills and improved rapidly. She reports full health now and can work without pain or weakness and praises the remedy.

Powereville J.J. Monson Dodd Re Lota

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John W. Boggs Julia Boggs William L. Hill Common Pleas John W. Murphy Trustees Williamsburg Township Judgment of Murphy H. P. Williams John Sutton William Belt Clarence Belt J. R. Johnson Eunice Leavitt Elizabeth Leavitt Rebecca Sprague L. W. Day Albert Young Mary E. Young Bethel F. M. Oxley Levi Stultz James Clare John C. Kyle Susan Kyle Hiram Sanders Charles Rusaglot W. A. Johnson Robert Rowan William Behymer Dennis Behymer Bernard Smith Clermont Fair Association H. Anderson C. G. & P. RR. Company J. D. Payne Village of Loveland Malichi Anderson Cincinnati Street R. RB. Company T. B. Ward L. Ward Obio Va Obio Ad Hughes Teal Testator Codiell Allen B H. L. Nichols W. R. Clark Elijah Marriot Stevens W. H. Holter Allen B. Nichols Christian Glasgow Hannah E. Nichols Thomas B. Nichols T. d. Trees Chas. F. Trees L. W. Hitch Bessie Williams John H. Hillen Howard Cooper Ketcham Leoa Davis Mary E. Leeds Henry L. Sherman Geo. W. Ireton David E. Ireton Wm. O. Maham Randolph Reiss R. Wirth Emma Wirth John Rist J. O. McCoy Charles H Mary Hillen John Hillen E. J. Rosselot Frederick Rosselot C. Witham Marion Rilea D. K. McDonald Peter Branaugh Joseph Flich Wieling Dena Miami Township Apna Henke W. Rufus Walker Batavia Township W.H. Smith C. L. Vandemont Monroe Township Co. F. Hamilton Nancy E. Ansputz Clement L. Gaskins Joseph White A. J. Adamson R. H. Adamson Nancy A. Houser Jesse A. Stratton Neville Village Irene Steelman Frank A. Hitch Julia Roll Et al Anna Hal Richmond Ruth Goodwin Sarah Hannah Hillis A. Reed Charles E. Reed Tate Township Wm. Ellis Ennis E. Moorehead Albert Huling Lewis Kitchen Hulington W. Day Gertrude Pohl Anna Snider Andrew Snider Stonelick Frank Schemel Jane O. N. Jones Anna Hall Sarah Scott F. B. Dyer Jine Hamilton County Dyer Bosne State Normal School Oxford Collings Manchester Probate Court Jalil Pierce Township, High School Minnie Pierce Oak Grove Port of Secretary Women’s Christian Temperance Union Miss Doughman Florence Leever Jennie Weaver Edenton A. W. Clark F. Richards Nettie Emmons Florence Richards Anna Saunders W. Clark Clark Columbus Richards Leipsic Newtonsville Owensville Marathon Isabel Anna Hill Martha Sanders Nicely H. L. Brunson Charles Case F. L. Cook M. Doughman Anti-Saloon League Chicago Epworth League W. P. Richards Roller W.C.T. U Anna W. Clark Milford Union F. Ellsberry Mary Crick White Plains Nash State Convention
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