11 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1907
Page
1
A proposed congressional bill by Mr. Sherwood would grant every soldier who served at least two years a pension of $1 per day. The plan aims to curb government costs, reduce reliance on public homes, and simplify pension administration while broadening benefits for veterans and their spouses.
George Kirby was acquitted of fatally shooting Fred Marchant in Washington D D, after a trial lasting about two weeks. Marchant, a pro dry advocate and local business figure, clashed with Kirby following a local option election, with Kirby claiming he was drunk and unaware of his actions. Kirby cried as the verdict was read. Marchant was a young Washington D C business man and cousin of Sherman Marchant formerly of this place.
More than 90 percent of farmers in the southern part of the county have signed an agreement to raise no tobacco in 1908. To carry their point they will shorten the crop, and the plan appears to satisfy all interested in the tobacco trade in this district.
Corwin McLean Boulware aged 61 or 62 died at his Williamsburg home last week after a half century resident and active church and lodge member. Funeral services were held at the MB church under the Odd Fellows direction with Rev. W J Donham delivering the sermon.
Charley Handy a New Rich mond boy and current Gibson House cashier intervened to stop a purse snatcher on Fourth street. He chased the thief, tackled him to the pavement, and a policeman arrested the footpad. Although little money was recovered, Handy’s brave act drew praise.
William Campbell and Miss Bertha Hopkins, Berryville teachers in Highland County, were arrested for assault and battery after a six year old pupil was beaten severely. They admit the punishment but deny unusual severity. The school board has not acted, attendance is lowered, and residents threaten to pull children from classes. Campbell obtained a peace bond from Frank Wilkins, who posted $200. Charges will be filed with school authorities to seek revocation of the teachers certificates.
Prices for the new crop tobacco are satisfactory, but only unpooled crops sell as the American Tobacco Company refuses pooled offers. A heated dispute between the Society of Equity and the American Tobacco Company over society held tobacco remains unresolved, with producers expected to favor the farmer.
At the annual Columbus meeting Auditor Ire ton and peers urged amending the county salary law to pay auditors and deputies from the county fund rather than from fee income. The change would simplify accounting by removing the fee based pay system. Also noted is Joadeo Tim Curie’s recovery from a severe injury with crutches after a cave incident.
Special dispatch from Columbus, Ohio notes ex Lieutenant Governor Warren G. Harding's editorial endorsing Joseph B. Foraker for president. It argues Roosevelt’s ingratitude, praises Foraker’s courage and statesmanship, cites his role on railroad reform and the Brownville affair, and opposes Taft and Bryan as less suitable for 1908.
In Dunham's grocery two boys Prenat and Puckett played with a revolver behind a glass door. Prenat aimed to frighten Puckett and fired twice. the gun killed Puckett in the forehead. No arrests were made though the act carried legal risk. Prenat wept at the tragedy.
The late M. Jamieson will contest draws heated participation from plaintiffs and defendants as testimony unfolds. Attorney wrangles over admissibility of evidence persist before Judge Bambach who presides with dignity. After ten days of hearings about sixteen witnesses testified and at least ten days more remain. The Courier pledges prompt coverage of the final outcome.
Bethel, Ohio readers hear from business leaders about a dispute with two telephone companies over proposed price increases. More than 200 of about 250 local phones were ordered out earlier this month as residents push to keep old rates or go without service. County officials sided with the movement by refusing a contract with one company, and Bethel business community urges local papers to report news on the issue.
Senator Foraker readies a 75 page typewritten report to the Senate before holidays arguing that colored men in Brownsville were not proven guilty and recommending retrial. A opposing majority report will challenge this view and a Senate fight is anticipated. New testimony from war department bullet experts claims bullets did not come from guns used by the colored troops, with General Crozier cited as concurring.
In Winchester Kentucky Judge Benton addresses the grand jury and calls for lawful action. He notes the tobacco situation in Clark County and hopes no violence or lawlessness will arise, instructing the jury to pursue guilty parties if such acts appear.
A Sunday fire on rural route No 1 Bethel destroyed the home of veteran soldier Reuben Wilson. Neighbors fought the blaze but the building was consumed though some household goods were saved and the home was at least partially insured.
Tom Foster aged 17 of Bethel sustained the loss of the first three fingers on his hand after his gun discharged when a muzzle was snagged on a fence while he was climbing. The accident occurred while he was hunting last week. he is described as plucky and should recover with time.
At about one o'clock Friday, windows rattled as if stirred by huge hands. The disturbance came from an explosion of giant powder near King's Mills twenty miles away during final production. The isolated building suffered damage only to itself, with no impact on surrounding structures. Citizens were stunned but quickly regained composure after the blast.
Gus Elmer recounts seeing a large owl chased by a flock of crows. The scene offers a vivid clash as the owl dodges, wings, and disappears into the sky. The piece notes crows prey on owl nests and owls, while not always killing them, cause them distress.
Regional independents from Butler Brown Clermont Preble and Warren counties held a Cincinnati convention to block patronage of Western Electric and pursue their own system. Leaders included U S Telephone Co executives and local officers with G W Thompson named vice president L A Miller secretary. In local real estate news C B Nichols traded for the Judge Nichols home and will move February. His two parcels on upper Spring street and the current Nichols residence were part of the deal. The sale also shifts Hon H L Nichols's home to the lot of Oliver McGrew near the old M B E church.
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