Funeral for Allen T. Cowen Remembers Stalwart Stenographer
Allen T. Cowen, a Batavia native and longtime Clermont County court stenographer, was laid to rest January 7 at Union Cemetery. Friends and family recalled his loyalty, precision, and gentle character, with tributes from Judge Frank Davis and others noting his 25 years of service and steadfast integrity.
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Allen T. Cowen
Union Cemetery
Batavia
Hugh Nichols
Court of Common Pleas
Clermont County
Baliff
Milford
Ohio
Michael Cowen
Our County
Pennsylvania
Mary Ann Cowen
William Roudebush
Clermont
Allen Cowen
Batavia High School
Frank B. Dyer
Frank Davis
Allen
Clermont County Teachers Institute To Meet In New Richmond
The second Clermont County Teachers Institute session will be held in New Richmond on Saturday January 15. Morning talks by Superintendent Turnipseed and C T Carson will cover teaching Pupils How to Help Themselves. afternoon topic The Teachers' Surplus by Mr Cornon. Musical numbers are planned and superintendents will organize the Clermont County High School Baseball League.
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Clermont County
Teachers’ Institute
New Richmond
Turnipseed
C. T. Carson
Ohio Educational Monthly
Cornon
Clermont County High School
Movement to Extend County Officer Terms and Restore Fees
Prosecuting attorneys support a push in the general assembly to extend county officer terms from two to four years and apply the change to current officeholders. An accompanying drive aims to abolish the salary law in favor of the old fee-based system, with likely backing from county officials.
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General Assembly
Official crop and livestock condition report summary
Official figures from Department of Agriculture crop and livestock correspondents show corn at 97 percent of average in crib and 93 percent in shock with 12 percent unharvested and 77 percent likely fed on farms. Hog fattening at 96 percent of average, fall pigs at 72 percent of average with 95 percent condition, sheep at 90 plus percent, cattle 96 percent, and horses 97 percent of average.
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Department of Agriculture
Goshen School Head David Kirgan honored as vice president
Professor David Kirgan, superintendent of Goshen schools, was elected vice president of the Ohio State Teachers' Association at Columbus last week. The association plans to hold its next annual meeting at Cedar Point from June 28 to 30.
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David Kirgan
Goshen
Ohio State Teachers’ Association
Columbus
Egan
Clermont County
Cedar Point
Local News Roundup From Bethel and Surrounding Areas
A compilation notes 200000 cars to be built in the U S. Bethel bank vault weighs about 10 tons. Death of John Wilkin at age 98 in Salem township. Cincinnati Shoe Co Bethel plant paid 65000 in wages in 1909 and closed five days. Four eclipses in 1910 with May 28 total lunar eclipse visible locally. Ohio School Board Members meet Jan 26 27 in Columbus. J Pendary promoted to depot agent in Cincinnati with 21 subordinates. A burglar targets Alva Donely’s Loveland watch shop but leaves valuables, a keepsake watch missing. Bethel Farmers Institute Jan 21 22 goes independent of state speakers. Perry Fyffe named Canal Zone police superintendent at 4000 salary. elder Fyffe’s Civil War era ties noted. Clermont veterans cheer news. Bethel faces electricity questions after past $8000 plant expenditure due to ongoing darkness.
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John Wilkin
Highland County
Salem Township
Cincinnati Shoe Company
Bethel
Ohio Association of School Board
Columbus
Southern Hotel
J. Pendary
Loveland
Farmers’ Institute
Georgetown
Perry Fyffe
Canal Zone
Young Fyffe
James P. Fyffe
Fifty-Ninth Regiment
Clermont
Perry
Census Enumerator Posts Open in Clinton County Ohio
Applications for 13th decennial census enumerators must be filed with Supervisor Stacy A. Mitchell by January 25. Tests will be held February 5 across 330 districts to select and approve candidates, with commissions issued by mid March. Durand aims to recruit 67000 or more enumerators by late March.
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Clermont County
Stacy A. Mitchell
Durand
Wilmington
Clinton County
Ohio
Stamped Envelope Agency Explored by Railway Mail Chief
Arthur L. Behymer chief clerk railway mail service fifth division presents a concise article on the stamped envelope agency. He explains envelope manufacture and the safeguards protecting stock from loss damage and depreciation.
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Arthur L. Bethymer
Railway Mail Service
Fifth Division
Behymer
Don’t Borrow Subtle Guidance From a Friendly Neighbor
A compact lyric urges avoiding borrowing and urges subscription instead, contrasting a cheerful novice who borrows a Courier and other items with a clear call to value self reliance and steadiness.
Old Fashioned Winter Grips Nation With Heavy Snow and Cold
A long harsh winter spell covers much of the United States bringing heavy snowfall and record low temperatures. Snow depths reach 15 inches locally while mornings dip to 16 to 20 degrees below zero in parts of the county. Travel stalls, coal and water supplies strain, but sleighing and skating provide brief consolations as residents endure widespread hardship and delayed work.
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Jack Frost
United States
Dr. A. C. Moore Dies After Long County Service
Dr. A C Moore a former Moscow resident later of Amelia died at his Wyoming Ohio home last Friday at age 84. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 pm at his residence with the Masons in charge. He was buried Monday in Union Cemetery after a long medical career in Clermont County and a drug business stint in Amelia. The community mourns his loss and honors his many friendships formed during 12 years in Wyoming.
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A. C. Moore
Moscow
Amelia
Wyoming
Cincinnati
Masonic Order
Union Cemetery
Clermont County
Wants Nomination for Congress by Sixth District GOP
Jesse Taylor of Jamestown Greene County announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the Sixth District. He states delegates will be chosen in May and pledges to faithfully represent the district and uphold party policies if nominated and elected. He asserts no grievances or corrupt intentions.
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Jesse Taylor
Jamestown
Greene County
Taylor
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Temple of Justice
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Washington, D. C
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