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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
4
A Clermont County newspaper column attacks editors and political factions over honesty in public funds and reports. It questions leadership, calls for reprinting Wood’s report, and contrasts old and new party lines as "democratic" officials face scrutiny.
A Kentucky youth named Mann, linked to the old Sun paper, is arrested for breaking into a Goshen barbershop and stealing nine razors. The Courier argues Mann acted as a Sun agent to bolster a scoop on public printing, warning of further politicized crimes and urging guards restored at public buildings. A Supreme Court decision upholds state control of black voting rights in Alabama.
Wrru King Williams advocates hands reaching to a renegade faction for a compromise while Republicans brace for revived old battles and renewed divisions. The piece warns that Democratic splits often end in a reunified front, with rivals embracing at the end.
At a Milford B P A gathering last night H C Babbitt of this place was hired to oversee the waterworks construction project.
A three week old infant was found in weeds by the river at New Richmond on Monday. Decomposition hindered race determination. A potential lead on the mother emerged. Coroner Gatch held an inquest but did not render a verdict.
Local column notes E F Sparks regaining health and enjoys outings. Visits from Mrs Leonard of Mt Crab and Mrs Tiffin Zimmerman of Portsmouth. A birthday surprise for Mrs Miriam Boyd. Miss Nellie Rushen visits Greenfield cousin. Church notices include M E Sunday school officers and names. Community updates cover moves, illness, travel to Portsmouth, and plans for May 8 banquet.
Men of oak timbers promote rugged health and sturdy constitutions. Childhood is the key to lasting strength, with Scott's Emulsion claimed to stimulate growing powers and build a firm foundation. Scott & Bowne chemists list formulas and pricing for druggists.
Samuel Armacost, a longtime Point Pleasant resident born November 7 1529, died April 21 1908. Survived by wife Elizabeth Peterson and children from two marriages, with funeral at the M E church conducted by Dr Salt and interment at Moscow cemetery. Other notes report local movements and visitors.
About twenty four children gathered for Hazel Wise's ninth birthday. Her mother sent her on an errand. returning home she found a warm welcome from the friends who cheered her with a sumptuous dinner. The party's thanks included many kind remembrances. James Bunyan and wife shopped in Cincinnati recently. William Ireton finished a term at Corner School and leaves for Lebanon University. Miss Lillian Walker hosted two pupils over Sabbath as her school closes this week. Mr and Mrs Wise entertained James Bunyan and wife, and William Ireton with wife and son. Frida A Ireton returned from Ohio Medical College in Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs George Beacham, Mrs Laura Thomas and son with Misses Carrie Beacham and Edith Foster of Williamsburg visited W H Ireton. Gus Immer, a teacher, will teach Clover school next winter. John Alexander of Williamsburg was in town Saturday. Lawrence Curry closes a successful term here tomorrow.
Delos Carter files a partition suit in the Clermont County Common Pleas Court case No 11892 seeking division of twenty acres on the East Fork of the Little Miami river described as lot No 1 from John Carter heirs. If partition cannot be made without injury the court may order sale. Defendants must answer by June 27, 1903, or judgment may be entered.
The community records a ninth birthday celebration for Hezel Wise on April 4 with a dinner and well wishes from guests including Mr. and Mrs. Rupyan and Mr. and Mrs. Ireton. Local activities mention attendance at a Batavia Sunday school convention and examinations, along with updates on illnesses and gatherings.
The advertisement touts Hagee's Cordial of Cod Liver Oil as a spring remedy that cleanses the blood, increases red cells, and rebuilds winter-worn tissues. It claims to impart vigor and buoyancy with a palatable taste and notes it is sold by druggists and prepared in St. Louis, Missouri.
The Scrugham line will extend east to Hamersville and then turn toward New Richmond via Felicity and several intermediate points.
Notice is given that Phebe A. Laymon and Aetna Laymon have been appointed and qualified by the Probate Court of Clermont County Ohio as executors of the estate of William J Laymon deceased. Dated April 18 1903. T Breeding attorney.
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