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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1910
Page
4
A compilation of questions covers arithmetic, geography, history, grammar, and science for school use. It includes percentage problems, simple interest, geometry, language arts instruction, and social studies prompts with emphasis on identifying facts, methods, and explanations.
Lizzie Belle Meeker born March 27 1885 died November 30 1910 aged 25 years 8 months and three days was wife of James R Jackson born three sons one deceased at time of mother s death. She prayed with ministers and expressed forgiveness and faith in Christ. Funeral at Spring Grove M E Chapel Saturday at 11 o clock conducted by Revs Wm Dolby and A E Dunn with burial in Monroe Cemetery. M D
At Batavia council meeting J. Fuhr presented an ordinance to grant a franchise for erecting poles wiring and placing telephones in Batavia with supporters from Williamsburg Bethel and Felicity. The measure was laid on the table until the next regular meeting to examine proper procedure. Fuhr argued the franchise would benefit Batavia and surrounding county residents and protect public interests.
Ohio electors reported a 625,045 lead for the constitutional convention proposal amid 760,971 ballots cast. 698,263 voted for the convention while 67,718 opposed. A prior legislature action counting party straight ballots as votes for the plan produced the wide margin, and lawyers now dispute whether the convention will occur in January 1912 or later.
Mobile Alabama man M L Brennan forced by high living costs to pawn his own coffin after buying it as a bargain. He later traded the coffin to a pawn shop for cash to cover expenses. The note recalls a Batavia cabinet maker who used a coffin as a bed before dying.
Miss Floy Hancock of Orgonia Warren county a niece of Mrs N J Daily of Williamsburg competes for the greatest number of Western Star subscriptions at Lebanon with 300 votes per new or renewed sub and several prizes promised No doubt she will win while climbers lead and others follow
Eight years ago a law change gave the education board authority to hire its own clerk. On April 28 1910 a new law restored the township clerk as clerk for the township board of education effective January 1 1911. The board set the clerk’s compensation.
Will Stephens, an experienced prick man and former Batavia yards superintendent, assumed control on Monday succeeding T P Mc Larkey who now leads the larger Zanesville yard plant. Mc Larkey is welcomed by many friends here.
The Batavia Library Committee requests the return of all books during the coming week. No book will be allowed to go out for two weeks. Due notice will be given.
After December 20 1910 collections will be made at listed locations and dates including Tate township Bethel December 22 1910 January 1 and 14 1911 at First National Bank Williamsburg township Williamsburg December 28 1910 and January 7 1911 at Farmers and Merchants Bank Franklin District January 16 1911 at Ohio House Washington township Moscow January 10 and 11 1911 at State Bank of Moscow Monroe township Laurel January 9 1911 at Ireton's store Pierce township Locust Corner December 27 at Ayer's store Miami township Milford January 19 and 20 1911 at Citizens National Bank Loveland January 5 1911 at Loveland National Bank Goshen township Goshen January 13 1911 at Conover's hotel Wayne township Edenton December 29 1910 at Jordan's hotel Union township Withamsville January 18 1911 at Dr F P Witham's office. Books open for collection 8 am to 4 pm. A standard collection fee applies. Pay from other townships at above places via receipt. Indicate property description when requesting receipts. Signed J B Turner Treasurer and Albert Heinrichs Collector. nso
The Miami Township Farmers Institute will hold its sixth annual session at Milford town hall on January 4 and 5, 1911 with two day meetings and one evening session. Ohio Department of Agriculture assigns J W Nicodemus Van Wert and J B Brigham Bowling Green to address the meetings. Officers plan a strong program to attract citizens and farmers from Milford and nearby areas. An initial planning meeting December 3 in Milford laid out arrangements and a draft program with a good crowd in attendance.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled last week that county commissioners are not entitled to extra compensation for services when acting as county boards of equalization. In the Sandusky case State Bureau of Accounting had found E H Ganz drew 402 for such services and urged recovery. The prosecutor sued and Ganz demurred. the demurrer was overruled and the court sustains.
James Harvey, a life prisoner at the Ohio Penitentiary from Clinton county, was granted a Thanksgiving pardon by Gov Harmon. He had been convicted of wife murder fifteen years ago on circumstantial evidence and was praised as a model inmate, tears flowing as he heard he would be freed.
At the lodge last Friday night officers were elected including M. F. Ross noble grand Will Brothers vice grand Walter Kain secretary A Stark treasurer Frank Liven good trustee and Frank Knauer janitor The lodge is prosperous Clayton B Nichols received 88 votes as representative to the grand lodge
Court of Common Pleas of Clermont County Ohio heard a petition filed by Anna Kennedy and Charles A Kennedy against multiple parties including Owen Slade and Lucille Slade seeking to quiet title to real estate in Clermont County Ohio. Respondents are required to answer by November 6, 1910 or risk adverse action. Includes mentions of defendants and notice to non residents.
The Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer offers five thousand dollars in cash premiums plus generous commissions to solicitors for subscriptions. The 24 page issue includes sermons, essays, stories, patterns, market reports, and moral content. Apply by writing to The Enquirer Cincinnati O.
Incomplete notice from Roanoke Virginia lists W B Bevill as General Post Agent and L Bus Don as Division Passenger, with a connection to Hilsboro and a Sardinia route that runs daily except Sunday, with times around 6 15 4 10 05 am.
Examinations for teachers will be held on the first Saturday each month unless a holiday shifts to the following Saturday. Pupils' exams occur on the third Saturday in April and May. Applicants for high school certificates take required branches first, electives next. Four-year provisional certificate seekers should consult the clerk before applying. Examinations in Batavia, Ohio. B T Davis president John Morris vice president S Bagby clerk.
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