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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1912
Page
4
The piece lists Republican nominees for county and state posts including Taft for president and Sherman for vice president, Dunn for governor, and several county roles. It argues for supporting the party ticket, denounces external influence, and urges unity to back county and district candidates. It notes Harman’s administration costs were high and emphasizes protectionist tariff questions.
Ohio State Journal favors liberal Republican stance urging tolerance for Progressive votes. It argues party lines loosen and stresses liberty and free thought within the GOP while noting no sacrifice of principle, urging peace despite political divides. Time and change will move on after departures.
The author argues against selecting Republican nominees by Progress votes and urges updating party strategy with charity for all. If the party navigates the current evolution without hatred, it can progress and brighten prospects for the Grand Old Party.
The Common Pleas Court lists new suits including Williams Contractors Supply Co. vs. T E Oligee an appeal and Edwin Ely representing the plaintiff. Edward L. Davis vs. W E Smith et al results in judgment for plaintiff totaling 816.78 with mortgage foreclosure decree. Alfred N Paxton executor vs Oliver P Bodley et al grants leave to file a joint answer.
Carrie Summers named administratrix for John C Summers estate and Martin Pfierman will leaves each son one dollar with wife Caroline receiving personal property and life estate in Market Street home. Elizabeth Becker will directs debts paid and two daughters hold real estate for life with heirs age 21 to receive, and John Hicks as alternate administrator. Real estate transfers include Vetter to Robertson 88 acres and several $1 transfers in Pierce, Union, Tate, Felicity, Batavia and Wayne townships.
Elliott Malott of Batavia planted three pecks of Early Ohio potatoes in a dark moon garden patch. Digging revealed a volcano like ground producing 40 bushels from one twentieth of an acre, a yield compared to Michigan’s 800 bushels per acre. Weather influenced the result and a neighbor posed the record for Clermont and surrounding counties. The piece ends with a note praising a medicine for intestinal relief and a druggist sales line.
Clermont County Teachers' Institute concluded a five day session in the Valley City with solid hospitality by New Richmond residents. Williamsburg won the next year location on a single ballot with 85 votes to Batavia's 58. Prof. B. T. Davis was elected president and Miss Hendrixson secretary. executive committee includes Davis Bagby and Franz.
In a rain affected Wednesday contest at the Boston fair the Milford boys outweighed Williamsburg and won ten to three. Golden received credit for the Milford victory as Williamsburg, despite a strong season, struggled against the heavier Milford lineup.
Farmers near Bantam reported chickens disappearing with no tracks. Mrs Sadie Channel set a steel trap and found a large brown owl with one foot trapped. Owl measured 4 feet 6 inches tip to tip and roosted in pain. The owl was captured released and later taken by Zoo authorities.
For the first time in ten years transfers at the Clermont Recorder's Office fell to six deeds recorded in the week. The Boston fair drew crowds, boosting pay and attendance, while the teachers institute was poorly attended. The fair paused business, including real estate, as people favored the event.
A lawn fete at the Presbyterian church grounds in Bantam on Saturday evening September 7 will feature 8. D. Peacock of Cincinnati, president of the German American Commercial and Saving Book, who will speak on Corporation in Church Work. The event aims to link producers and consumers, with attendance limited to congregation members who attend church at least weekly.
On September 20 1912 the 89th Ohio Volunteer Infantry men hold their annual reunion in Milford town hall. The event marks the Chicamauga battle anniversary with wounded comrades R B Smith and Doughman and R P Barber noted. The piece invites all former soldiers to attend and be entertained as veterans thin in number.
Public sale announced for September 10 1912 at Sugar Grove Stock Farm near Hillsboro offering Duroc brood sows yearlings and gifts with pigs at foot 76 head of Shropshire sheep ewes ram lambs and 8 to 10 Short Horn bull calves Aue’s Free transportation provided from Hillsboro to the farm by Steam or Traction roads call at Ervin Ervin's garage THOS H NELSON Fred Reppert & Frank Ayers
The Hillsboro Chautauqua, a leading state institution, closed after a successful season with about 4000 in attendance and gate receipts of 1008.75, half to the speaker. The event finished with a 300 surplus to be used for Chautauqua purposes. A. S. Jones of Lee Pharmacy Chico California praises Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as a safe cough medicine.
Miss Kate Erion offers boarding by week day or meal at 25 cents each. A good home cooking setup with feed stable connected is available at the square 9 half above the town hall on Main Street.
Sam offers extensive services at his shop and feed stable located at Sixth and Main streets Batavia OC. The note references Griffis's old stand and is signed by H. H. Brinkman.
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