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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1903
Page
4
The piece rants about Democratic rivals and a Sun versus Democrat feud over graft reports. It notes named Ohio politicians and mocks street crime rules while blasting Kishinev emigration and a postal scanda l.
Washington D. H. Record notes investigations into Clermont county official circles reveal repeated defalcations. Examiners found 33000 short two years ago and 7000 more recently, with blame traded between factions as Democrats keep office. Calls arise for Republican governance to restore order.
The Courier prints the Lindsey and Wood reports in full, contrasting with the Sun and Democrat. The piece argues both gangs undercut public trust, notes the departure of Clerk Horace A. Rice and the rise of Clarence N. Young, and recalls 1900 party maneuvering.
The Miami Valley Pioneer Association will hold a reunion at Bass Island on Saturday August 8 near Newtown. Conveyances from the N and W station at Newtown will shuttle guests to the grounds free of charge. The event invites pioneers of the valley and asks attendees to bring sketches of prominent citizens who have died.
Rev J D Darling spends week at Epworth Heights. Cincinnati visitors James Rose and family. Lillian Walker leaves for three week visit to sister Mrs R L Allen in Owenteburg Kentucky. Funeral for Sherman Steward Crosstown attended. Amelia relatives visit. Mrs A W Reed called to Epworth Heights for sister Elizabeth Hull. Cincinnati guests with Miss Berth Dillman. Jennie Ellis Batavia visits Leavitt McAdams. Clara Smith hosts Mayme Roberts Frank Smith and son Cincinnati. J B Reed and Mrs F W Walker visit Lindale. Williamsburg Apollo band to play at Boston fair. Dinner entertained by Mrs J F Knight with guests from Peebles Louisiana MO Hillsboro. Frazier Webster visit Cincinnati. M F McNutt renovates with new veranda. Charlies Martin Hamilton and Nettie Tapman Norwood visit E B Holmes. Berry Kennedy buys Heber Hutchinson property. M B Griggs in Cincinnati for NY Life Insurance business. Albertus Hutchinson Marathon visit.
Obituary for Mrs Eliza A Lakin widow of William Lakin who died July 31 with funeral services at Pt Pless ant conducted by Rev Salt of the M E church and burial at Laurel in Carmel cemetery. Local items note attendance at Engle wood celebration on Poplar creek near Bethel and other community happenings including travel for funerals, a sick report, a weather storm with minor damage, and crops benefiting from rainfall.
Heat makes many feel exhausted and weak this summer a tonic is sought. Hagee's Cordial of Cod Liver Oil soda is advertised as a summer builder revitalizer reconstructor. It claims to supply cod liver oil properties without grease and is sold by druggists. Prepared by Katharinon Chemical Co St Louis Mo.
Community news items record Misses sale at Rapp Bros and visits by Mrs. Loyd of Denver to Batavia friends. August 5 festival at Christian Chapel announced. Local entries include family visits, illness, camping trips, reunions, house improvements, luncheon gatherings, and social events across Mt Holly and surrounding areas.
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