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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1912
Page
4
A wide‑ranging editorial critique from Batavia Ohio dated December 25 1912 discusses Democratic figures like Cox Wilson and Harmon, party factionalism between Bryanites and Clark admirers, and GOP interjections. It notes state funding, votes to initiate laws, and Springfield era governance while hinting at press and publicity strategies.
The Supreme Court will overtake its docket by April first, reducing a three year backlog. For itching skin troubles such as eczema hives and scabies Dean's Ointment is highly recommended at 50 cents a box in all stores.
In Common Pleas Court new suits are listed for the Second Methodist Episcopal Church of Batavia to obtain an order to mortgage real estate. Also active are matters involving Harriet Langdale vs Fred Brooks and others with filings for answer and cross petition. Real estate transfers and appointments appear, with numerous land transactions in Wayne, Newtonsville, Batavia, Williamsburg, and Pierce townships.
Tuesday evening December 11 the home of James E. Reeves near Loveland burned to ashes after a brave Loveland fire company fight. Fire on the second floor from a defective source, water scarcity hampered efforts. Colonel Reeves, once a Big Four Railroad passenger agent, places losses at 5000 and laments the loss of curios and relics while seeking medical care.
After December 20 1912 collections will be made in listed towns at specified banks and stores on set dates. Locations include Williamsburg Bethel Felicity Moscow Laurel Locust Corner Withamsville Milford Loveland Goshen Edenton Marathon and other sites with hours 8 am to 4 pm. Receipts will be sent on request and taxpayers must describe property. J B Turner Treasurer Albert Heinrich Collector.
A brief note recalls early fire fighting devices used before modern engines. It mentions ancient systems, including Egyptian and other civilizations, noting their crude form and long history of extinguishment tools.
Concrete plans for bridges gain traction as they offer durable, iron reinforced structures. Lumber lagging, deteriorating after a few years, makes concrete a cheaper long term option despite higher initial cost.
The piece advertises the Weekly Enquirer as a Thursday issued weekly with a $1.50 price and yearly subscription, promoting its news from the Daily Enquirer, farm matter, editorials, and up to date market reports. It urges readers in Clermont to subscribe by mail or call for the combination offer.
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