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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1919
Page
4
The Clermont Courier reports Batavia updates dated January 8 1919 detailing local events, weather, and community notices. Residents hear brief summaries of town affairs and upcoming activities in Clermont County.
The Times Star lauds Theodore Roosevelt describing his two presidential terms as reshaping moral and business standards, noting his energy and public acts. It mentions his stance on rebates, enforcement of laws, and moral awakening he led, while acknowledging criticism of his views toward Wilson. The tribute portrays him as a strenuous symbol of Americanism.
Highlights include Ezra Anstaett reinstated as official court stenographer at 70 dollars monthly starting January 1 1919. The Cincinnati Fire Proof Door Co receiver action ends with final dividend and dismissal in several cases. Probate filings cover marriage licenses bonds appointees guardianships and estate settlements in Clermont County with real estate transfers noted for Felicity Goshen and Neville areas.
Jefferson City Missouri resident Houghton W Clarke age 70 born Bethel Ohio October 22 1848 died December 22 1918 at home He moved from Clermont County to Batavia Williamsburg Cole County later in life He was a Baptist and a Mason survived by wife three children and a brother Funeral at the Baptist church with Masonic Graveside rites December 24 1918
Funeral services were held for Rev John H Lease 86 retired pastor who died last Thursday of pneumonia at home 5727 Bramble Ave Madisonville He served 50 years in the Methodist Church in Cincinnati and is survived by his widow and four children Prof E H Lease of the University of New York Charles Linton of New York Herman and William H Lease of Cincinnati He was a former pastor of the Batavia M B church remembered by local citizens.
A 1919 Ohio editorial by E. E. Fallington, chairman, urges Governor Cox and the Democratic party to honor the will of the voters who elected Harvey C. Smith over W. D. Fulton. It warns that attempting to retain Fulton in office threatens popular government amid state finances, schools, taxes, and wartime reconstruction concerns. It calls for cooperation with Republicans to avoid partisan strife.
After the program the following officers were elected for the coming year Miss Laura Wacker president and Mrs T M Slade vice president. The hostess served sandwiches and coffee and at a late hour all departed saying it was good to meet again. Next meeting will be at Mrs Edith Wacker's home January 16 1919.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a probate matter involving Lawrence W. H. as judge in a county, with scattered references to a server and a date around 1018. Details are unclear from the damaged text.
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