Right Way Is Course Pursued by Judge Bambach on Vote Buying
Meeting in Georgetown on January 18 brought together Democratic and Republican county executives to discuss preventing money from corrupting ballots. A four member committee was named to recruit all precinct workers and devise a plan to guard against future vote buying. no date set for the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bambach
Georgetown
Messrs
J. W. Kehoe
Chas. C. McBeth
Democratic Committee
Walter Remley
O. B H. Young
Republican Committee
News Democrat
the Courier
Democratic
Thomas White
Tobacco Men Meet to Plan 1911 Clermont County
Tobacco men of Clermont county are urged to gather at Batavia Court House next Saturday at 1 p m to discuss plans for the 1911 crop. All interested are urged to attend. Also, on Saturday January 28 one million dollars will be distributed to farmers in Ohio Indiana and Kentucky who had tobacco in the 1909 pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Batavia
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Georgetown News Democrat
Masons
O.K
Brown
Clermont
Georgetown Fair Grounds
St. John’s Day
Fairgrounds
Georgetown
Order of Eastern Stars
Birmingham
Ala
Jacksonville
St. Petersburg
T de Sheefe
Petersburg
Outekirta
Gulf
C. M. Epwarps
Batavia Seeks Fire Alarm System for Fast Citizen Notice
Reader urges Batavia village to install a centralized fire alarm using five bells at cardinal points and a central bell to alert residents quickly. Critics note hotels and churches no longer ring bells, calling for tax funded, insured coverage while local authorities resist changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Court House
Old Timer Highlights 1840 Courier Excerpt
A reader note reproduces an 1840 Courier issue featuring The White Slave Humbug by J. W. Lowe of the Harrison Reform Club. The piece attacks Gen Harrison’s voting record and cites Ohio journals, with mentions of the 1840 presidential ticket, local meetings, and marriages in Williamsburg Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humbug
J. W. Lowe
Harrison Reform Club
Batavia Township
Harrison
Cincinnati
Batavia O BE celebrates sixth anniversary at armory
The Batavia O BE chapter held its sixth anniversary on February 28 at the armory. Committees were appointed and members may bring two guests each, signaling strong growth and harmony within the organization.
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Batavia O. BE
Order
Edwards Dwell in Florida for the Winter
Vic and Mrs C M Edwards of Mt. Holly are pleasantly domiciled for the winter aboard a Florida vessel in Saint Petersburg dated January 12 1911.
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Str. Petersburg
Florida
Local Banks Show Surplus Deposits Across County
A compiled display of bank deposits and capital stocks in surrounding county institutions indicates strong liquidity. Banks named include Winchester, German-American Batavia, Hillsboro, Lebanon, Georgetown, and Pleasant towns, with totals listing deposits in the hundreds of thousands and capital stocks in the ten thousands to mid six figures.
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Financial Department
Winchester Bank
Capital Stock
Batavia
Capital
State Bank
Moscow
Amelia State Bank
Citizens’ National
Hamersville
First National
Mierinaport
Cantal
Esceyevseveees
Jess Sungydannarate
Hillsboro Bank & Bavings Co
Aysah AE
Lebanon National
Peoples’ National
Georgetown
Capital Deposits
Citizens
Natt National
Felicity
Loveland National
Loveland
Mosh al Cress
Farmers’ & Traders
Nat
Hillsboro
Pee Ee
Itas
Farmers’ Bank & Savings Co
Peebles
National
West ‘Union
Milford
Cine Ee
New Richmond National
New Richmond
Ripley
Bank of Russellville
Bethel
Williamsburg
Rep Frick seeks repeal of railroad fare surcharge law
In Scioto county Representative Frick moves a bill to repeal the law allowing railroads to charge 10 cents extra when tickets are not bought before entering cars. The letter details a Birmingham to Jacksonville journey with commentary on local lodging and palm bordered streets, noting riverfront views and rising tourist activity in St. Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frick
Scioton County
School health reforms and universal medical oversight
Mrs. Ely argues for school based health education and medical supervision including a school physician and sanitation talks. She cites New York practices and links child health to national prosperity, noting benefits for deaf pupils and vision, with only a slight tax increase. Governor Hughes highlights children as national resources to be conserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hughes
E. C Ety
Brown county jury honors hotelkeeper with gift in condemnation suit
The jury in a Pike condemnation case before the probate court expresses appreciation for Miss Kate Brion who runs a Main Street hotel. They present a fine rage to her as thanks for meals and homelike surroundings. Granville Mead is reported disabled from mail carrier duties due to a spine injury.
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Brown County
Pike
Kate Brion
Main Street
Batavia
Missa
Batavia Rebecca Lodge Installs Officers And Banquets
The Batavia Rebecca Lodge held its regular meeting followed by an installation of officers led by Miss Belle Marsh and a social banquet. New officers include Noble Grand Mrs. Clara Titus and Vice Grand Gertrude Thompson, with many other appointed roles listed. A note on lodge history and eligibility for Rebecca membership is included alongside details of Oleander Encampment officers.
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Batavia Rebecca Lode
Belle Marsh
Rebeccas
Noble Grand
Clara Titus
Gertrude Thompson
Ree
Cora Griffis
Anna Dietz
Treas
Nellie Barr
Officers Installed at George W. Robinson Post No 487 G A R
The George W. Robinson Post No 487 G A R held a well attended meeting in Amelia Ohio on January 14 1911 to install new officers for the year Capt Greenleaf Celley was named commander J Klinaman AS V Dr W B Dean Biues O B T D Gaddis adjutant Alex Jones surgeon H W Bushnell chaplain C D Warren quartermaster A D Watson CD William Branaugh D 6 The ceremony featured Jacob Hill former 18th Ohio infantry providing the installation and addresses by Dr W B Dean Comrades Williamson Judd and Hill The singing of America closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Robinson ‘Post
Post Hall
Amelia
Ohio
Jacob Hill
18Th
Ohio W. Infantry
W. B. Dean
Williamson
Judd
Hill
Greenleaf Celley
J. Klinaman
T. D. Gaddis
Alex Jones
H. W. Bushnell
C. D. Warren
A. D. Watson
Wm. Branaugh
America
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Bar of Justice
Clermont Farmers
W. Blair Clark
William Henry Harrison
John Tyler
Thomas Corwin
William R. Putnam
Washington County
Beasin Beal
Wayne County
Abram Miley
Perley B. Johnson
Christopher S. Miller
John Jamieson
John Leeds
John Earhart
Margaret Shotwell
Williamsburg Township
Edward Frazier
Bantam
Caleb Edwards
Rachel Jackson
L. W. Slade
Minerva Holmes
B. Ely
Union Township
Jacob L. Teal
of Masons
Eastern Star
Bebe Eneene
Renee Ne Wee
Tee
Mother's Club
Mrs. Ely
Granville Mead
LODGE
Rebecca Lodge
Odd Fellows
Schuyler Colfax
Batavia No
Fithian
Rebecca
T. Q. Ashburn
John Grant
Charlie Kain
Samuel Titus
Old Hall
Oleander
Allen Glancy
G. L. Mead, Jr
C. B. Nichols
Scribe
W. E. Kain
John Zurmuhle
James Lewis
Taylor Glover
Chas. Fitzpatrick
W. F. Apple
Frank Knauer
John Halbish
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