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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1899
Page
4
The issue covers U S currency debate and McKinley messages, Transvaal battles with Gatacre, Aguinaldo family visit, Bryan on expansion, and Philippine conflict reports. It notes a Buller defeat, Pretoria importance, and a critical mockery of hero worship surrounding Lieutenant James W Monroe.
Ohio editorial urges the Senate to reorganize to reward Republican veterans and deter Dem oratic retention of offices. It cites payoffs for Democratic gatekeepers, calls for a uniform county salary law, and supports Clermont County’s Rep Dr. Cline. National GOP hints at Philadelphia convention and McKinley nomination.
The ENTERPRISE Meat and Food Chopper chops meat fish vegetables and more evenly and rapidly than any other device. Sold by hardware and general dealers in various sizes from 1.25 dollars. Trademark Enterprise on every machine. Descriptive catalogue free and the Enterprising Housekeeper 200 recipes mailed for 4 cents in stamps. The Enterprise Mfg Co of PA Third and Dauphin Sts Philadelphia.
The first ballot totals show Chicago 20, New York 7, St. Louis 9, and the latter city with 13 votes. On the second ballot Chicago faces Philadelphia as New York transfers to Philadelphia and St. Louis splits, Philadelphia 25 Chicago 23, in a tight finish.
The commissioners list various suppliers and expenditures for the probate office jail bridge and turnpike work, plus payments to attorneys and contractors. An inquest on Coffman is noted with coroner James Hillin and justice E D Prather, while several road and bridge projects are referenced across Clermont County.
A list of workers and suppliers in Goshen and Pierce townships with payments recorded for bridge lumber, road right of way, masonry, repairs, and sundry expenses. Names include Cahill Oldenburg Dennison Morrissey Hill Ward Ross Fillegar and more. Amounts range from small disbursements to several hundred dollars.
An 19th century advert promotes Dr Cald wells Syrup Pepsin as a cure for colic and diarrhoea restoring natural stomach and bowel action. Sold and recommended by John Bunn Batavia and Jas R Hicker Amelia.
M Glancy furnished 795 feet of bridge lumber and officials include Allen T Cowen recording secretary. State Ohio vs Larkin referenced in the record. Commissioners John Sutton W H Wood F M Pursell sign off. Numbers 25 65 17 165 appear in the document.
A committee reports to Judge John Parnott that the Clermont county Commissioners reports and proceedings are regular and lawful. Vouchers are signed by Commissioners with warrants issued by the Auditor and all bills on file. The committee thanks the Auditor and deputy for courteous cooperation. Batavia, Ohio, December 8, 1899.
The ad lists discounts on watches chains bracelets and accessories. Prices include 4.98 for a gentleman Elgin or Waltham watch 14.98 for a 14 karat solid gold lady's watch and 2.70 for a gold filled ladies chain. Other items include gold filled gentleman chains sterling silver pieces and small silver goods with prices ranging from 0.65 to 2.45.
A fragment shows E B Scott and Son with listed amounts 4.98, 2.70, 2.00, 425 and 1.68, likely pricing or totals from a ledger or advertisement in the issue.
Readers note incoming special services set for January 1. The item lists guests including the Singer family and Nora Powers from Carntown Kentucky, with several visits by local residents and physicians. It mentions illnesses, nursing changes, and upcoming community events including school entertainments and a lecture course.
In pursuance of a Probate Court order, Clermont County Ohio, I will offer for sale by public auction a parcel of land on the East Fork of the Little Miami River. The tract, about fifty five acres, lies within survey No. 75 and follows a described boundary from corner stones and lines of Gatch Rybolt Dew Gateh and Gatch. Terms: one third cash day of sale, one third in one year, one third in two years at 6 percent interest, secured by mortgage. Possession March 1, 1900. Benjamin T. Bateman, Executor. NuLick & Bishop, Attorneys.
Alice M. Conrad executrix petitions Clermont county probate court alleging insufficient estate to cover debts and admin expenses. Real property in Milford Clermont county Ohio is to be sold after partial sale of the lot to satisfy claims. defendants must answer by February 17, 1900 or judgment will be entered.
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