Judge Frank Davis Seeks Re election on Clermont Common Pleas Bench
The Courier recalls Judge Frank Davis with 16 years on the Clermont Common Pleas bench and his stance on economy and the 1912 amendment. It notes his ties to Gov. Cox, his son in the attorney general’s office, and the political maneuvering around judicial continuity and party balance in Clermont.
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Courier
Judge Davis
Gov. Cox
Clermont
Brown
Tarbell
Davis
Columbus
Cox
Ohio
Jim
Frank
Capitol
H. L. Nichols
Vater
Old Clermont
Parrot
Nichols
Dinner at Armory by Presbyterian Ladies
The Presbyterian Ladies will host a dinner at the armory on Friday February 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event offers aprons sun bonnets ice cream and cake for sale and features a menu including Baked Ham Scalloped Potatoes Corn Pudding Cabbage Salad Bread Batter Pie Coffee Jelly. Price is 26 cents.
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Presbyterian
Clermont County Creamery Co Reorganizes Officers Lease Secured
The Clermont County Creamery Co reorganized last week naming W B Bechtel president P F Jansen secretary and Paul M Rapp treasurer. The board proposed leasing the plant for 50 a month for a year with five year option. The plant was leased to Davis & Butts experienced butter makers from Russellville led by Mr B who has run the plant since start.
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Clermont County Creamery Co
W. 8. Bechtel
P. F. Janeson
Paul M. Rapp
Davis & Butts
Russellville
Body of Frank Bradford Recovered After Drowning
The body of Frank Bradford, drowned off a boat near Higginsport on December 16, was found in the Ohio River near Chile. Decomposed remains required immediate burial. His Manchester brother identified items on his person and confirmed the identity. The cause of his fall from the boat remains unknown, with foul play or accident possible.
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Frank Bradford
Higginsport
Ohio
Chile
Manchester
Ohio Farm Womans Club organized in Williamsburg township
The first club of farm ladies in the county was organized in Williamsburg township. The Ohio Farm Womans Club No. 50 aims to improve welfare and social life with discussions on current topics. Mrs. G. M. Beach presides, with Ida Davidson as vice president, Harry Parnell secretary, and John Foster treasurer. More clubs are expected across the county.
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Williamsburg Township
G. M. Beach
Ida Davidson
Harry Parnell
John Foster
Ohio Farm Womans’ Club
Ohio Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Wedding Duo Receptions Tie 20th Anniversary in Town
Rev. E F Wegner officiated the February 14 ceremony for Ezra Ansteat and Louise Lytle at the German U B parsonage. Mrs E Wegner and Miss Heather Wegner attended. A reception at the bride’s parents’ home marked the 20th anniversary of Mr and Mrs W O Lytle with about 65 guests, prizes in contests, serenades, and many gifts.
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E. F. Wegner
U. B. Parsonage
Ezra Ansteat
Louise Lytle
E. Wegner
Heather Wegner
W. O. Lytle
Lytle
Elsie Schobert
Clara Johnson
Howard Joseph
Verdict stands in Otto Smith case against Cincinnati & Columbus Traction
The Court of Appeals affirmed a $5,000 judgment for the estate of Otto Smith, a bridge carpenter and electrician for the Cincinnati & Columbus Traction Company who was electrocuted while repairing a generator at Madeira on June 19, 1911. The company had argued negligence by Smith, but the jury found in favor of the estate.
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Otto Smith
C. & Co. Traction Company
Smith
John Smith
Wan
Hoffman
Common Pleas
Hamilton County
D. W. Murphy
Cincinnati & Columbus Traction’ Company
Court of Appeals
Madeira
Medarta
County building fire in Batavia prompts call for night watchman
A county building in Batavia caught fire last Saturday night endangering deeds mortgages and other records. The sheriff janitor and extinguisher saved the structure but damage exposed unsecured documents and the piece urges a nightly guard replacing late night inaction and costly risk to taxpayer records.
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Batavia
Clermont
Larkin
Taxpayer
Thoughtful Citizen Clears Batavia Snow With Team
A Batavia resident named William Halbisch attached a snow scraper to a horse team and plowed through town on Saturday morning, creating clear sidewalks. The writer argues the town or a private owner should hire such a snow clearing team to regularly clear pavement after heavy snowfalls for everyone’s benefit.
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Batavia
William Halbisch
Returns to Clermont as farmer Sapp buys Baldwin farm
Milt Sapp, once a Clermont county farmer who left four years ago for Cincinnati to work the buckster business, plans a return to Clermont by buying the Henry Schobert farm at Baldwin. The property borders his father's land and is among the East Fork valley's best farms, and he and his family are welcomed by friends.
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Milt Sapp
Clermont County
Cincinnati
Henry Schobert
Baldwin
East Fork Valley
Milt
Bond Issue Carries for New Richmond School House
Citizens of New Richmond celebrate a unanimous vote for a new up-to-date school building. An architect estimated a $50,000 cost, a petition led to a special election with 828 in favor 17 against and 97 abstaining. Six ballots were rejected amid prior parental opposition and crowded Batavia classrooms.
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New Richmond
Batavia
W A Joseph Files Candidacy for Common Pleas Judge
In a letter to the Courier editor, W A Joseph announces his candidacy for Common Pleas Judge next November. He cites a constitutional amendment and notes counties under 60 000 population should consolidate Probate and Common Pleas Courts. He argues the Common Pleas Court is idle much of the time and promotes county consolidation.
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the Courier
Probate
Common Pleas
Common Pleas Court
of Common Pleas
W. A. Joseph
Coxsupporter stance sparks local political letter
Epilior Courier notes Clermont Sun attack on Cox license and tax policy. It urges electing district assessors and liquor boards, praises local self government, and criticizes governor and machine politics. Includes a marriage notice: Pilcott Davie and Miss Mary Eilen Spark wed at Batavia parsonage.
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Clermont Sun
James M. Cox
Republican Party
Washington
King Cox
Cox
Russia
John D. Rockefeller
New York
Grant
Garfield
Lincoln
McKinley
Pilcott Davie
Mary Eilen Spark
Batavia
M. 8
Tax Dodging Debate in Courier and Sun Tax Records
The editorial debate accuses the Sun and Courier of uneven tax treatment on corporate stock. It questions why Courier pays on 5 200 while the Sun, with 10 000 stock issued, pays the same amount and urges the tax commissioner to address perceived dodging.
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Courier
Clermont Sun
The
Sun
Lennin
Larkin
Prize Winner Manual on Manuring and Corn Practices
Fred T. Witschger outlines soil improvement through manure on unplowed ground, straw use, and legume crops. He details plowing depth, sowing spacing, fertilizer rates for corn, and moisture conservation techniques for dry seasons. Weather, timing, and equipment tips accompany guidance for tending the crop to maximize yield.
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Fred T. Witschger
R. R. No
New Richmond
Batavia Woman's Club Hosts Valentine Day Meeting
The Batavia Woman's Club met at Mrs. A. B. Nichols home for the second guest day of the year with about twenty guests. Decorated for St Valentine, the program focused on The Drama with roll call responses Lines from a Modern Drama. Mrs J F Dial spoke on The Modern Drama followed by discussion. Mrs Nichols played Victrola pieces and Mrs M B Griffith presented a scene from the new play Years of Discretion a Cupid at Fifty.
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Batavia Woman's Club
A. B. Nichols
J. F. Dial
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Clermont Com
Mon Pleas
Armory
Williamsburg ‘Township
County Common Pleas Court
Otto Smith Case
Thoughtful
Moscow
Epilior
Fred Fitscher
Owensville
Woman’s Club
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