02 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1913
Page
1
John Weaver, 79, of Newtonville, ended his life by a unique method using a cane and shirt collar. Coroner Purkhisev of Moscow ruled death a suicide after witnesses and examination.
Williamsburg residents hosted Bethel and Batavia members from the Daughters of Rebekah last Friday night. Invitations were extended and a goodly number attended a planned hour long program. A luncheon followed with ice cream and cake, finishing a pleasant evening.
Frank A Hitch of Amelia has opened a men's furnishing shop on Vine Street above Seventh in Cincinnati. The remodeling is complete with a clean up-to-date stock and a staffer who helped run a similar business in the Johnson Building. Hitch plans to visit the store part of every week and promises styles and fabrics at fair prices for Clermont residents.
Last week Frank Nichols and his wife waited for a traction car to Bethel when a dump car derailed a trap door striking the platform. Mr Nichols was knocked unconscious and injured. his wife suffered light injuries. He was taken home for recovery.
Announcement states 120000 of 500000 road fund will reach Ohio this year to repair the old National road from Columbus to Zanesville and through Licking and Muskingum counties, with 240000 extra to be added. Some road work can be built from this amount.
Pennsylvania Senate approves a measure banning marriage licenses for those with infectious diseases or mental infirmities and restricts inmates from county asylums from marrying for five years unless deemed fit. The act also bars licenses for those under influence of alcohol or narcotics, backed by medical societies.
Congressman Fess visited Cedar Point during a Columbus stop and filled a program vacancy at the Ohio State Teachers' Association. President John K. Barter of Canton named Fess for governor, drawing loud applause as educators praised him and noted his strong candidacy potential.
The plan proposes paying convicts in the Ohio penitentiary and Mansfield reformatory about three cents per hour, with payments in monthly installments or held until release. Proponents argue it could reduce crime while the state bears high costs from inmate care and scarce employment opportunities. The note mentions Jim Cox and the Short Ballot, urging voters to vote it down to avoid political damage to him.
The record notes multiple 1918 Batavia weddings at the M. E. parsonage with Rev. E. Burdeall officiating. Couples include a Weaver pair and a Gravitt Maffey pair, with witnesses listed. A future Loveland couple planned to be at home on Water Street after their ceremony and trip.
At Camp Perry officers of the Ohio National Guard face rigid medical tests not done in five years. All mounted officers below brigadier general must complete one tent ride during the encampment.
A political appeal urges voters to oppose the Short Ballot, warning it robs citizens of the right to select assessors and state officers. The piece attacks Democrats led by James Cox, argues against concentrated gubernatorial appointment power, and calls for voting down the ballot reform to preserve local autonomy and prevent one man rule.
Mrs. Rachel Sellers widow of Henry Sellers died last Saturday night in Cincinnati where she stayed with her daughter Prudence Bunn. She spent most of her life around Batavia and was highly respected. Surviving daughters are Prudence Bunn of Cincinnati and Lyda Britton of Oxford. Funeral services were held at the grave on Monday at Union Cemetery, Rev. Burdsall officiating.
County Auditor W W Crawford received a state bureau of public accounting letter approving blind pension payments for July. The board levied 8000 dollars for blind relief in Butler County for 1914, pending Supreme Court ruling on the law's constitutionality.
James York, long a trusted section boss on the division, is moved to command a gang working between Cincinnati and Portsmouth. He takes his son Edgar as time keeper. The family remains here for now. The promotion brings substantially higher pay and is welcomed by York's friends.
Hamilton County teachers push for raises as budget constraints stall tuition funding. Budget Commission cannot meet last year’s allotment and taxes approach the limit. Several districts report early closures and funding gaps. Norwood receives full request but loses funds from contingencies. Other villages face reduced allocations and school budgets.
The Hillsboro District convened a two day meeting at Batavia M E Church on June 24 and 25 with 49 delegates and 14 pastors. Music and powerful addresses by Revs Smith and C M Van Pelt drew attentive crowds. An armory dinner hosted by the M E Guild pleased visitors, and a neat sum was raised. The next session is planned for New Vienna in the fall.
In Galia county infirmary, directors and the superintendent attract taxpayer attention for padding bills and charging for goods not received. The superintendent billed silk stockings for his family as hoof ointment for horses. Purchases include shotguns toilet articles and wire fencing, with all but $15 hats misclassified. Examiner Bliss is investigating.
Nine bids were received for the sale of $89,700 in bonds with bids from par to $620.07. Provident Saving Bank of Cincinnati won the bid. Funds cover $25,000 to meet indebtedness emergencies and $14,700 to retire earlier notes. Bonds run from 1916 to 1944.
Farmers along Hast Fork and Stonelick Creek protest unauthorized fishing and trespassing by city visitors. They allege crowds ignore fences crops and the Sabbath, bringing loud activity and embarrassment to residents. Visitors should hold permits from the landowners or face prosecution.
Last Saturday registered 104 degrees at 1 p.m. marking the hottest day of the season. The year has been poor for crops with alternating rain and drought. Excess rain followed by long dry spells harmed yields at flat.
William Lyons was acquitted at a Batavia hearing for the shooting of William Frey on the steamer Chile last Saturday night week. The state produced no eyewitness evidence, only self defense claims amid threats over a 50 cent debt. Frey’s wife had filed for divorce, and Lyons left the hearing elated as the case may return before a grand jury if needed. Coroner Purkbiser of Moscow testified after earlier inquest.
Stephen Cramer, longtime Clermont County publisher and former sheriff, died Sunday night at his Batavia home after a lengthy illness. He was 71, survived by a widow and two sons Calvin and Nelson. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Presbyterian church with burial in Union Cemetery.
Hayward D. Gatch renowned Clermont attorney wed Miss Camile Roudebush on Wednesday afternoon June 25 at the bride's mother's Milford home. About 25 guests attended a luncheon before the couple departed for a two week trip to Concord, Massachusetts and will reside with Mrs. Sarah Roudebush after July 10.
Friends from Mt. Carmel and nearby towns gathered last week to honor Meader Johnson on his birthday. A noon dinner was served by attendees including Hopper and family, Maris Bennett and family, Wm. Perkins and wife, Frank Nash and wife, Harry Brown and family, and Ira Secrest and family.
At a Hillsboro board of education meeting last week Prof. Patterson from New Richmond was chosen over 60 applicants at a salary of $1850. He comes highly recommended and is regarded as one of Ohio's rising educators in great demand.
P. J. Stymers of the machine shop was injured when a lathe toppled onto his leg last Monday. He escaped serious harm.
Probate Judge Joseph filed a written plea with county commissioners requesting a Mothers Pension fund levy for June. The auditors and prosecuting attorney received a bureau memo urging uncertainty over the blind relief and mothers pension laws, including referendum status and constitutionality. As a result, the commissioners decided not to levy for mothers pensions this year amid ongoing questions.
John G. Erion formerly of Batavia now living in Milford was awakened by hens’ cries to find a prowler near his property. The intruder fled as Erion pursued, dropping a sack of chickens. a warm reception is expected if the thief returns.
The Georgetown Gazette reports improvements at the Grown County infirmary in Sanitarys Way. Roof and cornice repaired walls ceilings and stairway moved outside the building. Bed bugs and night visitors greatly diminished after the upgrades. The paper quips it was once the buggiest place on earth.
Instructions issued for handling C O D parcel post parcels effective July 1. Charges collected from addresses if single parcel value does not exceed $100. A ten cent fee in parcel post stamps to be affixed by the sender. The fee also insures loss up to the contents value not exceeding $60.
At a Xenia trustees meeting last week all grade teachers were reemployed except Myran Johnson of Hillsboro and Kate Campbell of Georgetown who resigned. The school board also discussed buying supplies.
State convention to be held at Bethel on July 4 with Clark and State Counselor addressing. Delegates expected from various lodges in the district. Meeting expected to be profitable.
The Eastern Star convention that met at Bethel last week enjoyed good attendance and interest. The next meeting will be held at Williamsburg next year.
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