30 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
1
Journal entries list grand and petit juries drawn for January term starting January 12 1904 with names of jurors and locales. misc business includes licensing, guardianship, estate administration, court actions and bond approvals. notices of marriage licenses. and a brief preview of a farmers institute program.
Real estate transfers listed show Caroline Ewing to Laura Bell Goodyear in Bethel for 1400 dollars. Oscar Brown to Cincinnati and Columbus Traction Company for 575 100 acres at 150 dollars. Elizabeth A Van Freet to Frank B Mead in New Richmond for 2500 dollars. Nathaniel W Centers to David Poffenberg er 25 acres and 9 reds on the Ohio river for 2000 dollars. Eliza J McKinney to Homer McKinney 28 acres 1 red and 11 poles in Tate township for 500 dollars. Olin Callon to Perry J Nichols 19 acres on Indian Creek for 100 dollars. Henry Feldkamp to Nathan Springer lot 450 in New Richmond for 236 dollars. Adda Brown et al to Cincinnati and Columbus Traction Co 57 100 acres for 150 dollars. O Kearns to Catherine Jocky 1 acres 1 red and 31 poles to Batavia township for 1500. Theodore F Spence to Kila B Spence part interest in 60 acres 4 9.4 poles in Stonelick township for 70 dollars. Strength and vigor comes of good food product is cited in a reflected line about Ready-to-serve wheat and barley food.
Herman Fellow of Cincinnati employed at Mowry car wheel works is fatally struck on the C G P traction line at Everten avenue and Broad street after stepping from a Delta avenue car. Motorman Charles Ogden is arrested for manslaughter though not believed at fault. The report also notes a Felicity mayoral election under local option law set for January 7.
The Ohio governor election produced a strong Republican win with 886,376 votes and 10,827 ballots invalid. Johnson led Democrats with 861,748 votes as the party showed limited bolting. Prohibition and Socialist votes rose, highlighting organized turnout as key to the result per Times-Star analysis. Chamberlain's tablets advertised by J. H. Seitz of Detroit also cited.
The West Union Defender notes Ed Crane has been sighted in the Pacific region in good health after a sudden retirement that caused local stir in Batavia. Jacob Miller of Georgetown mourns the death of his lifelong partner horse Bill at age 88 after two hours of illness, describing them as constant companions since boyhood. The Auditor reports Adams county cigarette wrapper dealers skip the $15 annual tax. Doyle urges licenses or cessation to avoid prosecution.
Christian Golter, a prominent farmer near Spain, was found dead in his stable at noon last Saturday after going to check his stock. An inquest by Coroner Gatch Sunday attributed death to heart failure. His wife Mrs. Golter lies ill with pneumonia. A local ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for various ailments.
A recent major Georgetown blaze damaged multiple properties including the Roth building housing Tarbell Tarbell law offices and Wilson shoe store. Losses include Tarbell Tarbell library and furniture, Wilson fully insured with total loss, new firm taking goods at 1500, Cropper Bros. 500 insurance, Stephens building, Dr Ludy's dental parlors 75, Mrs Hager 1000 loss.
George Sprague, recently acquitted in the Homer Maham shooting case, was given a $100 Christmas gift by Lee Hitch, famed Cincinnati tobacco dealer. Sprague, long a tenant on Hitch’s farm, is described as a good husband, neighbor, and capable farmer. Other items note One Minute Cough Cure endorsement, the death of William F. Altman at Elk Lick, Ama Browning’s travel from Yokohama to Manila, and Batavia schools set to reopen next Monday.
State of Ohio v Henry Hemison before Judge Parrott drew crowd in Williamsburg. Hemison a 50 year old preacher and laborer faced charges of attempted rape of two young girls. the jury returned guilty after two days of trial. Punishment ranges from one to twenty years in Ohio.
The M. E. Sunday school Christmas night event drew a large audience and featured Marguerite Burlew’s Ruggles dinner party. Several locals are mentioned including Miss Burlew, Mrs. Louden hosting her parents, and Karl Kirpatrick visiting. The Glen Este area plans a New Year’s program under Mr. Fitzpatrick. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised by John Bano M D.
Local farmer Christian Golter on Ten Mile turnpike between Lindale and Spann found dead in his barn at noon Saturday. Coroner Gatch and Dr. Mott to conduct inquest. Several notes mention neighbors and relatives visiting Lindale and nearby towns during Christmas week.
The United States Treasury reports a per capita money circulation of 30.21 dollars per person, with total money supply at 2 742 299 781 dollars. Assistant Treasurer Bosworth notes a steady rise over the past three or four years as nine of ten readers wish to receive their share now.
A House bill by Hon. Chas. Dick allows pension vouchers after payment to be transmitted to the paying pension agent without postage. Penalty envelopes with return addresses would be mailed to each veteran with their voucher. Government cost is only the incentive and benefit to old soldiers if enacted.
Wheat condition fell from 81 to 78 percent since November 1 while 41 percent of 1908 crop was sold after threshing. Hessian fly damaged 2 percent and white grub percent. Corn acreage 2,990,827 with 87,107,287 bushels produced, 291 bushels per acre. Silos held 2 percent. clover seed cut at 130 bushels per acre. Apple yield 48 percent. potatoes 82 bushels per acre. tobacco 757 pounds per acre. Corn 1902 total 122,675,319 indicating a 9 percent decrease.
Recent visitors to Dayton report the Cler mont colony in that city as prosperous. The Algonquin hotel is managed by M. J. Kain and W. T. Kalp as steward. Hutchinson at the State hospital is noted for careful patient care. W. E. Potts has built a fine store and residence. Dr. Lon Bunn has cultivated a strong Dayton practice. The Mittendorf family and Mra Kate Robinson enjoy quarters. Mittendorf oversees a large printing establishment. Bal Davis works as painter at the Algonquin. Temple Townsley and family reside well. T Townsley runs tin and hardware business. The Glancy family is described as prosperous and happy.
The Cincinnati Enquirer contends Ohio repeatedly produced U S presidents from 1880 to 1900 and argues the Buckeye State remains rich with presidential timber. It asserts Ohio’s birth, kinship ties, and political influence across states sustain its leadership role. The piece praising Ohio’s enduring political prominence reflects warm sectional pride.
Ohio reports a treasury balance of 2,961,566 97 dollars after debt repayment and tax reductions benefiting farmers and homeowners. The piece mocks political reorganizers led by Johnson and others, notes resignations or abstentions on tax payments, and records the Georgetown to Ripley railroad back-line discontinuation with mail service shifting to the railroad.
Tax books for Monroe township will be at Nice January 2 Nicholsvjpie January 4 Halington January 6 Laurdn January 11 Pt. Pleas ant January 12. M H McNgEILL, Collector, Laurel. NEW LAWS. In addition to new echoo laws the legislature will frame election laws and a uniform system of paying county officials. President Cometock says the C. G. & P. will run into Russellville by July 1. Trade at Rapp Bros. and win a $60 buggy ticket. J. C. Furnn’s stores offer holiday novelties and money to loan ads appear. Dentists and doctors advertise office moves and patient services. Foley’s Honey and Tar is recommended over unsafe opiate cough syrups. WANTED trustworthy lady or gentleman to manage business in the county for a solid company, $20 weekly plus expenses. Buttermakers ads and joint session notice for Brown and Clermont teachers in Georgetown.
Western Woolgrower from Newcastle Wyoming reports stock raiser S. C. Holst claiming complete and permanent relief from years of backache after using Dodd's Kidney Pills He says he endured two years of severe pain and failed to find help from doctors before taking the pills Now over a year later he is healthy and active again.
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