Clermont County Welfare and Turnpike Bonds Probe
The article rails at county finances and turnpike expenses. It alleges excessive attorney fees and wasteful public money while the Ohio Turnpike seeks bonds to cover costs. It discusses Storey’s murder case and how prosecutions and defenses drain funds, urging scrutiny of commissioners and legal bills. It notes upcoming trials of Doughman Wilson and Kell and predicts bond issuance to cover costs.
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Circuit Court
Storey
Common Pleas Court
Commissioners’ Journal
Ohio
Frank Storey
Wilson
Vail
Hill
Doughman
Supreme Court
Board of Commissioners of
Clermont County
Howard Ferris
F. B. Toothacre
Columbus
Ohio Turnpike
Upward Promotions for Clermont Native Captain Julius Penn
The Clermont area praises ongoing upward mobility among local youths with Captain Julius Penn, a West Point graduate, recently passing a promotion examination for majority at Fort Leavenworth. He visited Batavia to see his mother and sister on route to Washington, greeting many friends.
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Clermont
Julius Penn
West Point
Fort Leavenworth
Batavia
Washington
Promoted Sergeants and Trumpeter Named at Armory Exam
At the officers examination for company K held at the armory last week the following were appointed by special orders Nog 1 2 and 8 from regimental headquarters To be sergeants promoted from grade below James Scott Frank P Jones Percy J Stymers to be corporal Frank Jenike to be trumpeter James Warner all bright capable soldierly young men
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James Scott
Frank P. Jones
Percy J. Stymers
Frank Jenike
James Warner
Florida Ex-Representative Hitch Fires Frosty Letter to Clermont Courier
A Florida trip by ex-Ohio Rep Lee Hitch prompts a frosty Florida letter to J R Woodlief of Clermont Publishing Co. Hitch thanks Republicans who voted against him with a box of oranges while hinting at party rebates. The piece mocks Columbus politics and notes Florida’s charms and a dry state stance.
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Florida
Lee Hitch
Bantam
Clermont County
Ohio
Hitch
Courier
St. Petersburg
J. R. Woodlief
Clermont Publishing Company
Coutier
L. W. Hivoh
Bishop
Republican Committee
Lee
Cuba
Columbus
Woodlief
Clermont Hotel
Judge Walker Begins Term As Probate Judge
William R. Walker, newly elected probate judge, assumed duties last Thursday and his long service as secretary of the Loan Association of this place, marked by careful management, inspires public confidence in his ability and integrity.
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William R. Walker
Loan Association
Washington bootleg tale ends with exile under escort
Mrs. Mattie Heigle of Washington D C was fined 150 dollars plus costs for supplying contraband liquor. Facing harsher options she chose to leave the city for months or permanent exile, escorted by her husband David Heigle after the confrontation in court.
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Mattie Heigle
Washington D. H
David Heigle
Washington D. He
First Rose Law arrest in Clermont County
The first arrest under the Rose law in Clermont county occurred in Neville lat yesterday when George Rohen faced the mayor on a charge of selling intoxicating liquor. Rohen pleaded guilty, paid a $50 fine plus costs, and admitted that liquor could cause harm more than labor. The piece also reports Lincoln Birthday centennial observances across the region with G A R posts, church services, and notable addresses in Batavia led by Rev. Edmund Burdsall and Rev. Dr. C. W. Horn, including readings of the Gettysburg Address.
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Clermont County
Neville Lat Tursday
George Rohen
Lincoln
G. A.R
Batavia
M. E
Edmund Burdsall
C. W. Horn
Gives Up Its Dead at Culvert Near Miamiville
The remains of Charles Bremner, 48, were found at the mouth of a culvert near his home in Miamiville. He was last seen January 29 in the area, reportedly disturbed and seeking a place to sleep. Coroner T A Mitchell ruled death from natural causes. He leaves two daughters.
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Charles Bremner
Miamiville
T. A. Mitchell
Golden Jubilee urged for Ohio Sunday schools
Ohio Sunday schools are asked to raise usefulness by fifty percent before May 1. Targets include 10 percent membership, cradle roll 2, home department 4, adult teacher training 6, and a special golden jubilee offering. Reports by May 1 earn a certificate of merit from the Sunday-school Association in Columbus.
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Ohio
Sunday-school Association
Ruggery Building
Columbus
Pensioning Clermont County Lawyers Seen As Taxpayer Remedy
A Clermont County taxpayer attacks court and county officials over high defense costs. He calls for pensioning Bishop and Dover, argues for replacing the prosecuting attorney with local attorneys, and urges taxpayers to demand reforms and stop financing what he deems excessive legal fees.
Lebanon and Batavia drillers strike bright gas well
After years of failed attempts in Lebanon and nearby Batavia, residents revived the oil and gas drive. A 760 foot bore blew a one ton tool free, and the Thursday shot lit a column eighty feet high, lighting miles around and promising cheap light and fuel from Spring Gas and Oil Company. Gas, while ephemeral, shows signs of substantial pressure and potential supply.
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Lebanon
Batavia
Findley
Ohio
Spring Gas and Oil Company
Farmer's Institute Planned for Amelia Town Hall
Arrangements are completed for a two day Farmer's Institute at the Amelia town hall on Friday and Saturday February 26 and 27. A splendid program will be presented with speakers and demonstrations for local farmers.
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Amelia
Inaugural Washington Trip Doubt Weighs On 1st Regiment
Doubts linger on whether the 1st regiment will attend Washingtons inaugural ceremonies. The outcome hinges on legislative funding. If funded, troops will travel in fatigue dress uniforms and enjoy the trip. if not, they stay home. Paying their own way is ruled out due to time loss and costs. Company K from this place will be mustered for an inspection tomorrow.
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Washington
Veterans to receive medal badge for wars in service
A House bill by Representative Cole proposes a bronze button medal for surviving soldiers of the Mexican, civil, and Spanish wars who appear on pension lists. The badge would read A badge of honor from the United States to her defenders and be worn with pride by veterans and their heirs.
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Grand Army
Cole
Ohio
Congress
G. A. R. Button
United States
March of the Days United by Holiday Occasions
A year’s sequence of observances lists New Year's Day to Christmas with dates and events. The note urges pasting this memoranda in hats to track unusual commotion and adds that Presbyterian ladies plan a Washington birthday supper on Friday the 19th for convenience.
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Washington
Branch Hill
The
Presbyterian Church
Lavish entertainment by Mrs McMath in Batavia society note
Society note in Chicago News reports Mrs James Conrey McMath of Sheridan Road to host a luncheon and bridge for about 100 guests in Batavia next Thursday afternoon February 18. The event reflects prominent local social circles and hosting duties.
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Batavia
Chicago News
James Conrey McMath
Sheridan Road
Wil
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