Graft, Debt Growth, and Sheriff Fees in Clermont County
The Batavia Ohio paper attacks county debt under the Democratic administration, noting bonded indebtedness at 80 000 and a possible 25 000 extra mortgage. It criticizes sheriff fees of 571 in a murder trial and argues for adherence to statutory sheriff allowances, while calling for reform and responsible leadership. It also comments on national delegates and political influence in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprague
Democrat
Clermont County
World Watches East Crisis With Mixed Hope and Sympathy
The article notes global attention on escalating tensions between two central powers, contrasting Russia and Japan. It discusses Japan's seeming disadvantage in size but potential strength of valor and patriotism, suggesting world sympathy leans toward Japan despite strategic uncertainties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Japan
China
Texas
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Sprague murder trial blamed for costly waste of public funds
The piece condemns the Sprague murder trial expenses as a burden on taxpayers. It accuses prosecutors of reckless waste by subpoenaing eighty seven witnesses and boarding the jury at a cost of 216. It argues officials must be checked to prevent further graft and rising county debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprague
Clermont County
Sheriff Urged to Return Overdrawn Funds to Taxpayers
The Courier calls on the county sheriff to refund $517 overdrawn from public funds, arguing the money was not his and urging immediate action. If he refuses, the prosecuting attorney should file suit to recover the funds for taxpayers.
Death of an Old Soldier
Delos Carter, an invalid veteran of the Ohio service, died Thursday at about 69. He leaves a widow, four sons, one daughter, and grandchildren. Remembered by the Government with a generous pension. Services were held at his home Saturday by Rev. Billman and burial followed at Williamsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delos Carter
Sih Ohio
Billman
Williamsburg
Scott's Emulsion Promises Strength For Chronic Ailments
The ad targets thin weak readers called chronic cases by doctors. It claims Scott's Emulsion builds flesh and blood, strengthens nerves, and restores appetite, stating it can be used during illness and provides ongoing benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Breath of the North Creates a Small Iceberg on East Fork
Hundreds of residents witnessed a four foot high ice gorge along the East Fork from the railroad bridge to below the Duckwall trestle. The ice moved only after a dynamite charge near John Groves’s residence, then drifted into deeper waters after crowds watched and a cleanup followed.
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East Fork
Duckwall
John Groves
Cattle in Texas Estimated at Seven Million Head
The West Texas Stockman states Texas cattle totals will not exceed 7,000,000 with 5,000,000 range cattle and a depreciation loss of at least 21 million dollars to cattlemen. Stockmen doubt the 7,000,000 head estimate is accurate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Stockman
Texas
Captain Head
Continental Company
Brown County
Georgetown
Frank Works
Peter Grenier
Court Actions in Common Pleas Docket Updates
Dismissals and demurrers sustain in cases including Peterson v Hutson and Jones v Interurban. New cases include McGraw v City Suburban Telegraph and Antipa Shaw v City Suburban Telegraph with injunctions and damages. Courts order transcripts, nonresident service by publication, and guardianships while noting trusteeship and damages in Williamsburg and other filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
D. K. Peterson
A. E. Hutson
Geo. W. Philips
Stephen G. Jones
Hollis Hancock
The
Interurban Railway & Terminal Company
Sarah McGraw
City & Suburban Telegraph Association
Milford
Antipa M
Shaw
City & Suburban Telegraph Co
William Myrick
Interurban & Terminal Co
Louis H. Smith
J. P
Sheriff Speidel
Pelit
Batavia
Chas. F. Williams
Henry. C. Gewert
John Q. Hutchinson
Joseph Gleze
C.G. & P. Railroad Company
Levi M. Clark
Martha Gorris
Minerva
Waterfield
Executrix
Thomas A. Keen
Archie Keen
Mary KE
Shipp
Ad Liteum
Walter A. Wood
Mowing Machine Co
William Custer
Real estate transfers and notices across several townships
Property trades include Elizabeth Fisher to Levi Springer in Union township for 200, T. G. Foster to Williamsburg Furniture Co. for 6000, and James Brown to Lucius H. Griswold for 1250. Guardianships, executorships, wills, and marriages noted with hearings set in February. Also a 100 acre farm for sale near Hamlet station with brick dwelling and orchard prized for cattle business prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Fisher
Levi Springer
Union Township
T. G. Foster
Williamsburg Furniture Company
Williamsburg
Wm.f.t. Scott
J. H. Farson
Goshen
James Brown
Lucius H. Griswold
Jackson Township
Walter W. Musgrove
Mary D. Crane
Bethel
Donnelly & Dovey
Mary J. Buckingham
Miami Township
Alzenia A. Bricker
Robert Needham
Wiliamsburg
J. H. Bonar
Minnie Daugherty
Franklin Township
Charles A. Seitters
Mary C. Stephens
Twelve Mile
Horace Hare
Ella Lindsey
Ohio Township
Margaret Slone
Lucy M. Waits
Thomas Slone
Charles P. McClelland
Fanny McClelland
Thomas Applegate
Nelson Applegate
John Rapp
Stonelick Township
T. P. Breeding
Mary A. Bass
Allen B. Nichols
Batavia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clermont Courier
the Clermont Publishing Co
Batavia, Ohio
Santo Domingo
Hanna
Foraker
Court of Common Pleas
Supreme Court
O. S
the Far East
Grafters
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
N. Y
Clermont County Board of
D. E. Kirgan
B. T. Davis
8. L. Turnipseed
Breath OF the North
Trustees
Williamsburg Township
Town of
Recorder's, Office
Marrige Licenses
Charles Chalfaut
Perintown
Mamie Fall
Father Gallagher
Edward Eltzroth
Chillicothe
Kate Spaulding
Loveland
Louisa Dimmitt
F. M. Dimmitt
John Orr
James W. Watson
C. W. Birkmore
James Watson
T. P. White
Ernest Bickmore
F. F. Talley
John Rist
J. D. Fee
James Lemar
Samuel L. Garrett
Frank A. Roberta
John Bushman
Martha Morris
Gale
Wills
Frank
F. A. Riehle
Geo. W. Goodwin
Conrad Spahr
Craver
Chichester
Dru
Chichester Chemical CO
Madison Square
Phila
Robes
Corn Products CO
New York
Chicago
Weekly Gazette
Cincinnati
Fred Kapp
Bantam. O
Harvey Perin
Hamlet
HUFF
Oweneville
J. H.orebaugh
Kentucky
C. C. Anderson
P. O
Eli Echas
Chas
Rosselot
Newtonsville
Poland
C. W. Rhoades
Auditor's
Auditor’s
Bethel and
Nicholsville
Bethel & Maple
Mt. Pisgah
Breckenridge
Frutt Ridge
Via & Union
Centerville
Taylor Weer
H. P. Williams
Administrator's Sale
Court of Common
Clermont’ County
State of Ohio
New Richmond
Shere
Susana
Washington Street
Plenty Street
James Tremper
J. D. F. Zumvorde
Ollie Crawford
J. D. F. Zumverde
J.D. F. Zumgvorde
Mary KE. Bainum
Charles Phares
Elenor Tremper
Frazer & Hicks
J. G.furr
Willamsburg
Fuhr
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