Three-Fourths Jury Verdict Proposal in New Constitution
Clermont County letter discusses proposed constitution change to allow three fourths of juries in civil verdicts. It covers road bond plans for 50 million dollars, road layouts, tax impacts, cash vs bonds, and opinions on state financial methods. A. Dunn comments on Governor Harmon and local views. Local readers urged to weigh bonds versus cash funding for roads.
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Cotumsts
Clermont Friends
Good Road Committee
Georgetown
Batavia
Clermont
France
Napoleon
Missouri
Iowa
Dr. Crane
Local youths may be drafted for Mexican service
Reports from daily papers indicate that about 100000 men may be called to the front in Mexico. Sixty thousand National Guards and forty thousand regulars would be mobilized with top regiments included. Company K, among the best drilled units, could be summoned quickly if activated.
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Mexico
United States
Batavia Histrionic Society Prepares Rural Melodrama
The Batavia Histrionic Society rehearses the Old New Hampshire Home for presentation on March at Batavia with local talent including Keen Kain Glancy Sim Griffith Slade Stymers Sullivan Kidd Titus Griffith Doughty. Proceeds benefit the Batavia orchestra providing the music.
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Batavia Histrionic Society
New Hampshire
New England
New York City
G. A. Keen
M. J. Kain
Allen Glancy
J. Simp. Griffith
C. 8
Clover Seed Shortage Hits Farmers Across State
Farmers face a clover seed shortage with prices rising to about 18 dollars per bushel in spring. Toledo, a leading seed market, reports a severe short supply, risking staple soil maintenance as production bottlenecks affect progress statewide.
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Toledo
Fifty Years of Married Life for Bethel's Kennedy Couple
Mr and Mrs L D Kennedy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Bethel Ohio on Friday February 9 1912 at their North Main street home with a noon four course dinner and 7 to 9 pm reception. They were joined by 9 children 11 grandchildren and several relatives with gifts flowers music and well wishes from 75 attendees.
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L. D. Kennedy
North Main Street
Bethel
Ohio
Charlie
Byron Frazier
Indiana
Blanch Runk
Indianapolis
Glena Lee
North Dakota
Aramenta Clare
Howard
Gladys and
Phebe
Cincinnati
J. C. Frazier
Harley
Effa
Rushville
Ind
S. E. Farmer
Anderson, Indiana
Grace Tice
Cincnnati
E. L. Turner
Double Labor Candidate Circulates Nomination Papers
The Attorney General Hogan ruling clarifies that probate judge and other judicial candidates must be placed on the ballot by petition with required signatures for the fall election, while primary ballots may not count such petitions. Electors are misled about petitions for the spring primary.
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Board of Elections
Hogan
First Regiment O. N. G. Reorganized With Glaney for Lt Colonel
Official report states the first regiment O. N. G. will be entirely reorganized Captain H. B. Glaney of company K is slated for lieutenant colonel without opposition.
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H. B. Glaney
Reverend Washburn Sets Sail on Long Abroad Tour
Rev. L. A. Washburn now based in Georgetown, formerly serving locally, began a three month voyage abroad. He sails from New York, lands first at the Madeira Islands, travels to Asia, spends about 20 days in the Holy Land, then proceeds to Africa and returns via Europe.
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L. A. Washburn
Georgetown
Gorgetown Gazette
L. . Washburn
New York
Madiera Islands
Asia
Holy Land
Africa
Europe
Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Marathon residents and neighbors collected a week of social visits. Elmer Crossley and family joined his parents in Monterey, while Henry Hawthorne hosted Jake Hawthorn and G Hawthorne guests. Several gatherings featured Miss Grace Johnson and friends Lou Holmes Blanche Smith Bertrand Fomorin Ray Black, and Mrs. Mary Johnson hosted Carr ie Leeds and Martha Isabelle. Local notables Dr Needham and wife toured Queen City, with A number of young people enjoying an evening at Mrs Lora Crossley’s.
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Marathon
Elmer Crossley
Monterey
Jake Hawthorn
Five Mile
Henry Hawthorne
Grace Johnson
Lou Holmes
Blanche Smith
Bertrand Fomorin
Ray Black
G. Hawthorne
George Caldwell
Norwood
H. Fowler
John Chaney
Fannie
Bess Breslin
Lorado
Clara Johnson
Batavia
Carrie Leeds
Martha Isabelle
Mary Johnson
Lora Crossley
Dr. Needham
Queen City
Charles Ireton
Milford
Edgar Kirkpatrick
Williamsburg
Our Town
Rev. Williams
Burdsall’s
H. Anderson
Frank Rogselot
Newtown
Ed Oligee
Marguerite Stahl
Rome Morgan's
Wedding of Mr. Robert Titus and Miss Lois Hill
About 25 friends and relatives witnessed the ceremony by Rev. Lavendar at the groom's aunt's home on February 8. The couple left for the bride's parents' home where a wedding dinner for close friends was served. They will reside on a Batavia-area farm soon.
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Lavender
Presbyterian Church
Robert Titus
Lois Hill
J. L. H. Barr
A. Glancy
Fred Gomien
Tom Glancy
Florence Glancy
Gertrude Titus
Melle Stark
Dean Barr
Jennie Titus
W. C. Griffith
Ed Long
Frederick Titus
Chas. Belt
Gus Stark
Lavendar
Greene County Officials Face Salary Cut After Census Ruling
County officials who were paid based on the 1900 census learned January salaries would be recalculated using the 1910 census as Attorney General Hogan ruled. Many overdrawn pockets were settled by deducting amounts from January envelopes, leaving some with no pay and others owing for tobacco money. Managers express concern but must comply.
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Greene County
Denman
Hogan
High Living and the Cost of Living Debate
J C Dale argues that claims of rising living costs misread history and weather. He notes fuel and food price spikes are weather driven, while broader expenses such as autos, entertainment, and clothing push up the modern household budget.
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J. C. Dale
Clermonter Signs With Maysville Baseball Team
Roy D. Goodwin of Bethel, son of Harl Goodwin, signs to play baseball this season with the Maysville team known for its rising record.
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Roy D
Harl Goodwin
Bethel
Maysville
County road meeting set in Batavia February 23
The State Highway Commissioner Marker joins Clermont county officials to discuss road conditions and improvements in Batavia on Friday February 23. Trustees protest transfer of pike control to commissioners and argue trustees should oversee road work. Officers to be paid per diem. attendance mandatory under law.
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Clermont County
Batavia
Free mail delivery bill gains support in towns over 1000
A proposed congressional bill would extend free mail delivery to towns of at least 1000 residents. It would require numbered houses and double daily mail runs, with carriers starting at $600 and rising to $900 by year three, under civil service rules.
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Congress
Denver
Batavia
Union Township Ledger Details Expenditures and Taxation
Courtesy copy from George Merritt shows Union township year ending 1911 expenditures including general fund 810.05 poor fund 0.00 road work 2957.09 bridge and stone costs 1088 and notes over taxation and calls for input from other townships. Also announces Miss Eva Hulick and Mrs Lucy Titus auction sale of farm equipment February 21 at 9 AM with Lot Hulick clerk and Sweet auctioneer.
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George Merritt
Union Township Ledger
Union Township
J. T. Ricker
Erastus Hulick
Batavia
Eva Hulick
Lucy H., Titus
Lot Hulick
Roudebushs Celebrate wedding reception near Owensville
A large reception for John L. Roudebush eldest son of A. P. Roudebush and his bride formerly Miss Eunice Glazer at Silver Poplar Farm near Owensville. The groom holds a position with Hyde Park Lumber Co. A wealth of relatives and friends attended and presented many gifts. list of guests includes William Glazer C H Brown E C Forbes and several Roudebush family members.
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Owensville
John L
A. P. Roudebush
Eunice Glazer
William Glazer
Milton Street
Cincinnati
Hyde Park Lumber Co
Silver Poplar Farm
Wm. Glazer
C. H. Brown
E. C. Forbes
E. C. Cordes
Mr. Langerberg
Thomas Daughert
G. M. Roudebush
A. J. Patchell
A. J. Roeble
E.W. Patchell
H. Cook
W. F. Roudebush
Jane
Mary Magee
Louisa Leppert
Anna Maher
John B. Rapp
Clara E. Roudebush
Chas. Harlow
E.C. Patchell
Alice Roudebush
Wm. A. Roudebush
A. Ross Drake
Maude B. Patchell
Pearl Glazer
Roberta
Mabel Patchell
Edgar F. Keeble
Raymond H.jackson
B. H. Bus
Question on electing Ohio delegates to national conventions
Secretary of State Charles Graves ruled that district delegates and alternates to national political conventions from Ohio must be elected by direct vote. He said the 1908 law authorizes primaries and that the method for electing delegates at large will be settled later after party calls.
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Harmon
Ohio
A. Dunn
Charles Graves
Graves
Batavia School Entertainment Seeks Silver Offering
The Batavia School House hosts a Washington's Birthday program by the three lower rooms on February 28 at 2 PM. The Mother's Club serves light refreshments with a silver offering to fund wall decorations and pictures for the rooms. No admission fee. attendees invited.
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Batavia
Washington
Mother's Club
Local Base Ball Club Reorganizing Meeting Set
Village baseball enthusiasts and Base Ball Company officers plan a meeting at the Auditor's office on Thursday evening to reorganize the club and outline a plan for the upcoming season. A third consecutive effort seeks to gather supporters to advance the club's reestablishment. Attendance urged to ensure immediate steps are taken.
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Company K
Clermonter
Hiram A. Reeves
Amelia
Hillsboro
Hiram Reeves
Mary Smith
Reeves
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