Free Schools in Peril from Cox's Reform Plan
A Ohio Commercial Tribune report outlines Governor Cox's school reform proposal, dubbed the sleeper, which would let the State Superintendent name county and district superintendents from an eligible list, centralizing control and provoking educator opposition. Delegates at a Columbus meeting denounce it as a political machine, noting home rule would be erased and local boards reduced to figureheads amid partisan protest from educators and Democrats.
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Ohio
Cox
Gale Lowrie
Legislative Reference Bureau
Horace L. Brittain
New York
School Survey Commission
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Batavia Girl Marries Griffin in Sabina ceremony
Miss Gall daughter of James R Gorman and wife formerly of Batavia married Cris Griffith of Sabina on Thursday November 97. Gorman friends here wish her a happy future and well being.
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Miss Gall
James R. Gorman
Cris G. Griffith
Sabina
Miss Gorman
Guest Day at Batavia Woman's Club Program
The Batavia Woman's Club will meet with Mrs. H. L. Nichols next Saturday for guest day. The program includes Roll call Christmas Memories Music The Story Teller's League Mrs. Hodges Intermission A Folk Tale Miss Townsley A Bible Story Mrs. Kain A Christmas Story Mrs Speidel The committee consists of Mesdames H L Nichols J F Dial O P Griffith J W Ransom Frank Hulick E H Speidel L L Johnson Clara Titus E B Scott T L Hamilton and Miss Lou Baum.
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Batavia Woman's Club
H. L. Nichols
Townsley
Kain
Speidel
H.L. Nichols
J. F. Dial
J.W. Ranson
Frank Hulick
E. H. Speidel
L. L. Johnson
Clara Titus
E B. Scott
T. L. Hamilton
Lou Baum
Tax records halted by county officials after audit findings
Officials halted the tax collection process following a county audit that found thousands of dollars in property omitted or duplicated on the duplicate. Bath Township, Ross and Beaver Creek townships showed large missing sums and misapplied rates, with Ex-Auditor Dean blamed for the errors. The delay will impede tax collection and requires corrections in multiple districts.
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Green Co
Fulxner
J. H. McVay
Bath Township
Ross Township
Beaver Creek Township
Dean
Xenia Herald
Pension change urged for Civil War veterans pay
Pension Commissioner Gaylord M. Saltzgaber, an Ohioan, says he will endorse to Congress Representative Russell of Missouri's bill to pay Civil War veterans monthly instead of quarterly. The report, favored by veterans at the Washington encampment, notes three months between paydays is long and aims to ensure veterans receive earned pensions promptly.
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Washington, D. H
Gaylord M. Saltzgaber
Ohio
Congress
Representative Russell
Missouri
Income Tax Enforcement in Clermont and Surrounding Counties
W H Hunter of Williamsburg begins inspections of tax duplicates in Clermont Warren Highland Butler and Brown counties to list all residents with income over $3000. Tax due by June 8 with penalties. focus first on $80,000 earners then others with stock or bond income.
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W.H. Hunter
Williamsburg
Brown
Butler
Clermont
Highland
Warren
Hunter
Warnes
Postmasters Nervous Over Districts as Appointments Shift
District postmasters grow anxious as Democrats plot to seize plum offices. Loveland post office recently transferred to G. M. Keating. Batavia faces budding contenders. Time remains before current postmasters’ terms end, with months to go.
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Loveland
G. M. Keating
Batavia
Farmers Institute in Williamsburg Reports Strong Attendance
The Williamsburg Farmers Institute held last week drew high attendance, with strong interest and well attended lectures on all subjects. Good weather contributed to the turnout and the event's success.
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Farmers’ Institute
Williamsburg
New Richmond Boys Rally Against Batavia in Armory Game
The New Richmond team traveled to Batavia last Friday to meet the Batavia squad at the armory. A youthful, spirited game drew a good audience, with Batavia leading 21 to 6 at the end. The season is just beginning and several winter games are planned.
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New Richmond High School
Batavia
Armory
Adams County Trustees Issue Indebtedness Note
Adams county commissioners issued a $2912.46 certificate of indebtedness to the First National Bank of West Union to cover balances owed to election officers and county salaries. The report notes Clermont delays in payments, while concerns spread over scarce funds.
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Adams County
First National Bank of
West Union
Clermont
State Auditor Calls for Delinquent Tax Collections
In a report to the Governor, State Auditor A. V. Don abey states the total amount owed to the State is 9 million dollars with a large portion from unpaid taxes. He urges county treasurers to intensify efforts to collect delinquent tax and ensure payment by all, noting that treating delinquents equally could reduce the burden.
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A. V. Donabey
Ohio
Asult
Moscow's Improvement Coal Elevator at Gallipolis
A new coal elevator built for the Green Line steamers arrived on the Chile and will be installed at Moscow. Captain Green's device lifts 650 bushels to a hopper then pipes coal aboard, replacing deck hands and speeding coaling with reduced costs.
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Gallipolis
Green Line
Chile
Ohio River
Green
Moscow
Turkey prices spike at Ohio institutions on Thanksgiving
At the S. & S. O. Home in Xenia 160 turkeys were bought at 24 cents a pound for Thanksgiving, while Batavia sold only 14, indicating high costs. The piece calls for prudent food purchasing and hints that state excesses at institutions may be trimmed after a recent investigation.
County Visitors Report on Clermont County Infirmary 1918
The Board reports infirmary repairs begun with plastering and a new bath tub needed, barber tools and chairs, and a roof patch for a barn. Inmates numbered 26 men and 24 women, with good health given their age. Farm assets include 2 horses, 2 mules, 14 hogs, 6 cows, 4 calves. garden and crops ample. religious services open to all denominations. Jail condition generally clean. a leaky bay window needs urgent repair. Williamsburg jail noted worst but little current use.
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Wren
Williamsburg
Youne
Sec
Motion Day in Clermont Court Overrules Appeals
Last Monday in Clermont common pleas court Judge Davis presided. State of Ohio vs George W Carter for arson new trial overruled and sentence one to 20 years in penitentiary imposed. Bond of 1000 for appeal to Court of Appeals. Arthur Hudson carrying concealed weapons new trial overruled and sentenced to Mansfield Reformatory for indeterminate term.
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Clermont Common Pleas Court
Davis
State of Ohio
George W. Carter
Court of Appeals
Arthur Hudson
Mansfield Reformatory
Remember the Boy Santa Letters Reach Postmaster General
Letters from pleading children arrive at Postmaster General Burleson as part of the Santa Claus appeal. Six year old Orville Cooke of New Richmond writes for his ailing mother who has not walked in eight months and has lingered for seven years, noting she is just 24.
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Washington
Santa Claus
Burleson
Orville Cooke
New Richmond
Mamma
Santa
Warren County Retaining Wall Contract Sparks Debate
Warren county commissioners face scrutiny after awarding the Franklin retaining wall project for 89 921 dollars, a bid 11 526 dollars higher than a lower submission. Critics question the decision to abandon the iron bridge after paying to remove it from the creek channel.
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Warren County
Franklin
Warren
Postmaster Exam Set for Branch Hill in January 1914
An examination for the Branch Hill postmaster position is scheduled for January 14, 1914. Applications must be filed at least seven days before the exam, with blanks obtainable at the Branch Hill post office or Washington, D. C. The salary is 282 dollars, suggesting the holder may need additional work tied to the post office.
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Branch Hill
Washington, D. C
Provoked Shooting After Property Sale Near Harmony
Sylvester Stephens shot Jess Thompson during a personal property sale near New Harmony amid a long standing grudge from Brown County. Thompson was wounded with seven holes in the bowels and taken to Cincinnati hospital. Stephens surrendered to Brown County authorities and was released on recognizance.
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New Harmony
Sylvester Stephens
Jess Thompson
Brown County
Stephens
Thompson
Cincinnati
Short Ballot Critique Appeals to Voters
A. Dunn argues against long ballots and elite control, urging workingmen and farmers to defend the ballot and their right to vote. He questions proposed reforms that would reduce direct election of county officials and warns against returning to monarchy or rule by the few.
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Columbus
Washington
Franklin
Patrick Henry
A. Dunn
Record November Ohio River flood breaks height
The Ohio River reached a record high for November last week. The freshet damaged corn and wheat in the first bottoms while some corn was stored in skiffs.
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Ohio River
Bethel Trainer Wins Prizes at Dillaboro Field Meet
Valuable dog owner W.8 Harris of Bethel captured two prizes at a field meet in Dillaboro Indiana. The event had 67 entries highlighting strong Ohio participation. The report notes Ohio bird dogs are currently in low demand due to the bird law.
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W. 8. Harris
Bethel
Dillaboro
Indiana
Ohio
Corn Show for Clermont County in Owensville
A Clermont County Experiment Farm event under Ohio Experiment Station guidance plans a corn show in Owensville on January 14, 1914. Farmers are urged to bring top seed samples for judging and guidance on seed selection to improve yield and corn quality. Victor Herron of College Hill signs the notice.
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Clermont County Experiment Farm
Thorne
Ohio Experiment Station
Clermont County
Owensville
Victor Herron
College Hill
Ohio
Really Coming Live Institute at Laurel M E Church
The live institute will be held at Laurel M E Church on December 15 and 16, 1913 with Witchger and the Orchestra appearing. Community members are urged to attend and help make the event a success.
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Witchger
Laurel M. E. Church
Mike Gleason Stricken By Severe Diabetes At Home
Prominent No. and W. conductor Mike Gleason is confined to his Portsmouth home with a serious attack of diabetes. Friends express concern for his swift recovery and well being.
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Mike Gleason
Portsmouth
Soldiers sought to reassemble state guard at Georgetown
J Orville Mefford of Georgetown circulates a petition to reorganize a Batavia Georgetown unit of the state guards. He has 70 names and expects 100 soon. General Woods directs Colonel Hubble of the Third Regiment to oversee organization. the new company may join the Third with Dayton as HQ. Legal officials support the effort.
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J. Orville Mefford
Batavia
Georgetown
State Guards
General Woods
Campbell
Hubble
Dayton
Parcel Post Benefit Expands Rates and Weights for 1914
The parcel post service plans faster growth with new rates and weights starting January 1 1914. Third zone rates drop to six cents for the first pound and two cents for each additional pound. Books will be admitted to parcel post after March 1 1914, reversing prior restrictions.
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Commission
Clark
Burleson
Flag Raising At Clermont County Club Event
The Clermont County Club of Amelia will raise the flag in Amelia public schools, presenting Old Glory. The ceremony, set for Monday December 15 at 1 30 PM, invites G A R members and citizens to attend and honor the flag. Mrs Laura C Dial leads the club with officers listed and the club hosts the Oler County Federation of Woman's Clubs in June 1914.
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Clermont County Club
Amelia
Amelia Public Schools
Laura C. Dial
Harriet Hoply
Annie Anders
J. R. Hicks
Lena M. Penn
Sadie B. Gaskins
Anna M. Hicks
Jennie Rhitech
Oler County
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Cor. Cox
the Story Teller’s League
Clermonters
Turkey
Report OF County Visitors
Board of County Visitors
Liberal
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