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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1909

Page

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Europe’s Beauties Tied to Weeds Will Be Destroyed

W P Flanegan closes a Farmers Institute address in New Richmond urging Clermont county farmers to tackle three pernicious weeds wild carrots broom sedge and wild onions. He warns their spread endangers crops and livestock and calls for united persistent culture and careful digging and burning to hold or wipe out infestations with England as a model.

W. P. Flanegan Farmers’ Institute New Richmond Clermont County England Ohio

Kanawha Coal Fleet Delivers Bountiful Barrels of Coal

The Kanawha coal fleet leaving Pt. Pleasant West Virginia bound for Cincinnati returned with many barges of coal. It is certain Ohio river towns and neighboring areas will have abundant supplies of coal for heating whether the weather remains mild or turns severe.

Kanawha Pt. Pleasant W. Va Obeinnati Ohio River

Real Estate Tax Proposal Sparks Pro and Con Debate

Readers weigh the plan to tax Ohio real estate at full value. The discussion covers fairness to personal property and securities, calls for broader taxation, and a businesslike approach urging assessors to align levies with current valuations to avoid haphazard rate bumps.

Ohio

State Grange picks Zanesville for next annual meet

The Ohio State Grange closed its Springfield convention last Thursday and chose Zanesville as the site for next year. Resolutions favored including quail among song birds, a hunters license, a Ladies Institute with the Farmers' Institute, a pure seed law, fertilizer analyses by the attorney general, outlawing cigarette sales, parcels post, postal savings, and direct election of U S Senators. The treasurer reported a surplus of 88000.

State Grange Springfield Ohio Zanesville Ladies Institute Farmers’ Institute State Board of Agriculture Attorney General's Office Postal Savings Bank United States

Stanfield suit over Clermont county farm deal

William and Mary Stanfield filed a $6,000 damages suit against Emanuel Wood in Dayton claiming a Clermont county realty deal was fraudulent. They say he misrepresented the farm value and orchard quality and that traded city property and a $4,000 mortgage plus cash $500 formed the consideration.

Dayton Cincinnati Enquirer William and Mary Stanfield Emanuel Wood Clermont County City Proerty Stanfields Mr. Wood

Lerado Farmers Institute Session Set for December 27

The Lerado Farmers Institute will hold its sixth annual session at the Christian church in Lerado next Monday and Tuesday December 27 and 28. An excellent program has been prepared, promising both pleasure and profit for attendees.

Lerado Farmers’ Institute Christian Church

Pretty and Andover and Prettier Mountain Spires Maine Visit

Bethel Maine December 16 1909 Editor Courier reports an exceptionally warm fall and winter in Maine. Travelers describe Andover as the prettiest town in the state and discuss deer moose and bear hunting permits and quotas. Sightings include Bald Pate and Androscoggin scenery with notes on Jacob Abbott Lincoln and Dillery duel lore, Bowdoin alumni, and Knox connections.

Bethel Mkz Courier Maine Lewiston Rumford Falls United States Andover Androscoggin Farmers’ Institute Farmington Jacob Abbott Jefferson Lincoln Jonathan Dillery Thomaston Henry Knox Washington Lowr.t RoupEesusn H

Covington High Defeats Batavia 46 to 23 In Armory Game

Covington Kentucky high school beat Batavia 46 to 23 in a clean Saturday night armory basketball game. Local stars Nichols Cramer Atchley and MacTomany shone while Covingtons Morgan Rowlett led the visitors with strong play.

Armory Covington (Ky Batavia High School Nichols Cramer Atchley MacTomany Covingtons Morgan Rowlett Covington Batavia Sanford McTomany Larkin Brandy Nichols Mills

Mrs F M Gatch Dies. Milford Native Claimed by Milford Cemetery

Mrs. F M Gatch former Milford resident dies at daughter’s Clifton home. Funeral and interment planned in Greenlawn cemetery Milford. Survived by six children Ernley Barber Gatch Milford Mrs William B Melish Mrs John F Fisk Jr Wyoming Ohio Mrs Joseph Cox Madisonville Milton W Gatch Mansfield Ohio Albert B Gatch Milford. Pallbearers were five grandsons and a nephew.

F. M. Gatch Milford Clermont County W. B. Melish Clifton Greenlawn Gatch Frank M. Gatch Ernley Barber Gatch William B. Melish

Ohio court notes and probate docket items

The Ohio courts record a not guilty verdict for Sylvia Sanders on one count of receiving stolen property. Dockets include settlements with Norfolk & Western Railway, leave to answer for Cincinnati & Columbus Traction Co., demurrer sustained against William Willison, executor Apgar estate sale confirmed with distributions and life income provisions for Mary Emma Apgar, probate court appointments for John B. Toepfer and Mary Kobule, and J. W. McMurchy named administrator de bonis non for James C. Wells Sr. deceased.

State of Ohio Sylvia Sanders Chester Bordwell The Norfolk & Western Railway Co S . Isaac Turner Cincinnati & Columbus Traction Co Emma B. McClanahan William C. Wilson William ©. Willison M. F. Apgar Mary Emma Apgar John Apgear Mary Emma Apgear Junior Walker John B. Toepfer Mary Kobule Hamlet J. W. McMurchy de Bonis Non Jas. C. Wells, Sr

Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Pace Office

Recorder’s Office listings show numerous transfers with executors named J. O. Rapp and Emma Hayman among others. Transfers involve parcels ranging from 1 to 100 acres, with prices from $1 to $5700 and several Williamsburg and Milford locations.

Recorder's Office O. L. Pace J. O. Rapp T. C. Jones Emma Hayman Philip G. Armstrong E. Milford Lydia A. Barns P. G. Armstrong G. L Jane L. Atkins Joho Martin Joseph Kasper Annie Williams Williamsburg Lillie M. McNutt John Beuzer Chas. Graus Sallie Thompson James McFeeters Wilcer Donley Clara B. McFee Branch Hill Gustav. A. Worz Albert N. Dietrich Milford Ruth A. Riggs Herbert Kent Michael C. Hirsch A. L. Barker Emanuel Wood John Cronin Fred C Ernest B. Leeds Lavion M. Hopkins Stella Gloverlot Amelia Anton Grissel Jr John Patterson Lottie M. Stocks August Hoffman Abraham A. Judy Eliza M. Vail G.N. Crain Louise Abbott Archice E. Boggees Samuel E. Hutton Anton Seifest Wm. A.garrison Et al Allie Harris Eveline van Horn N. McMillen Jet Arrilla J. Rich M. R. Huggins Ws Acres

Farmers Institutes Schedule Across Bethel Milford and Felcity

Farmers Institutes are highlighted with upcoming sessions in Bethel January 21 22 Lerado December 27 28 Megare Judy and Strode as state speakers Milford January 3 4 Begg and Moore Felcity February 4 5 with Mr Zinn and other state representatives. The note urges local participation in Ohio agriculture advancement through these meetings.

Ohio Bethel Farmers’ Institute Messrs Wagner and Drake Lerado Tnstitute Megare Judy Strode Milford Messis Begg Moore Felcity Messrs, Aou Zinn

Indiana Supreme Court backs local option saloon law

Indiana's high court sustains county local option law by 8 to 2, signaling potential push for statewide prohibition. In Presbyterian church a 10:30 Christmas morning service is planned, with a naval service in the evening.

Indiana Supreme Court

Condition of Wheat in Clermont County Proves Splendid

Ohio and Clermont County reports show wheat in superb condition after favorable November weather. December figures from the Ohio Department of Agriculture indicate 98 percent condition, up 10 points from prior reports, with minimal Hessian fly impact and strong growth. The piece notes high corn yield, silo usage, and invites farmers to consult the W G Fagin Co. in Cincinnati for market guidance.

Courier Clermont County Ohio Ohio Department of Agriculture Buahele ORD Mons RGSS W. G. Fagin Company Cincinnati

Christmas entertainments in Batavia churches

Batavia churches prepare Christmas programs with cantatas songs and recitations. The M E Sunday school schedules a 7:00 p.m. performance Friday. Presbyterian and U B Sunday schools promise songs and praise. Owensville U B marks Christmas evening. Batavia colored residents plan observances at Methodist and Baptist services.

Batavia M. E Presbyterian Church U. B Prince of Peace Owensville

Census Bosses Count Heads for Record Nation

Ninety millions are projected with 800 census supervisors and 68 000 enumerators to compile the population. If Director Durand is right, the nation will have 90 million noses for the crew to tally amid a display at C H McNatt’s showcasing Bendkerchiefa Souris and Auto Mofilers.

Durand Uncle Sam Bendkerchiefa Souris Auto Mofilers C. H. McNatt

Miss Schuster and Children to Perform at Batavia Hall

Miss Schuster of the Cincinnati School of Expression brings a town hall program on December 28 featuring pupils in play songs and readings. Proceeds support public library books. the remodeled hall will host the event with Batavia Orchestra providing music. tickets are at Nash's drug store.

Miss Schuster Cincinnati School of Expression Batavia Town Hall Nash’s Drug Store Batavia Orchestra

Batavia Eastern Star Members Called To Monday Meeting

Members of Batavia Eastern Star Lodge are requested to attend at 7 o'clock next Monday night to conduct business and clear space for the Masonic installation.

Batavia Eastern Star Lodge

Death of Mrs Haney at Batavia Home

Elizabeth Haney aged 78 years 4 months and 12 days died at her daughter Mrs Jesse Weaver’s Third street home. Burial was last Thursday at 2 PM in Union Cemetery Batavia with Rev Burdsall officiating. She was a hard working widow who raised three children. one son and one daughter survive.

Elizabeth Haney Jesse Weaver Third Street Burdsall Early Union Batavia

Blaze damages Odd Fellows stable in Batavia

Fire last Thursday about 11 o clock a m partially destroyed the Odd Fellows stable in Batavia. It was contained before much loss to renter B F Fiscus as horses and vehicles were saved. Building damage and loss fully covered by insurance. Batavia’s first fire in months.

Odd Fellows B. F. Fiscus

Feed the Birds During Winter for Warmth and Benefit

The article urges providing food and water for birds in winter to keep them thriving and singing next summer. It notes birds repay by eating pests and weeds and share in kindness rewarded by divine watching.

Prize Essay Contest Encouraged by State Official

State School Commissioner Zeller urges Ohio schoolchildren to submit essays on Birds As Our Friends and a drawing of How to Attract Birds for a chance to win Dawsons Birds of Ohio. Contestants must have attended school 80 percent of days up to October 1, 1910. The project aims to inspire profitable work and foster a love of birds as a core educational value.

Zeller Ohio Dawson Birds of

Court of Appeals Reverses Receivers for Burley Society Pools

The Court of Appeals at Frankfort Kentucky last Friday reversed Circuit Judge Benton of Winchester who had appointed receivers for the 1906 and 1907 pools of the Burley Tobacco Society.

Court of Appeals Frankfort Benton Winchester Burley Tobacco Society

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Europe Will Lerado Institute Pretty Lowell Roudebush H. McNutt's Williameburg Common Pleas Court Jupee Davis Farmers’ Institutes W. G. Fagin Co Are Trust Building Miss Schuster and Company of Children Will Batavia Eastern Stars SMALL
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