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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
7
A prosperous person claims no envy while Dismal Dawson concedes his trouble is lack of anything else. The exchange hints at shared hardship but unequal possessions.
A Cawker City carpenter recalls an former assistant measuring an opening as “two bricks and a short stick,” a phrase later remembered in a Kangas City Star item. The anecdote centers on mismeasurement and the quirky shorthand used by workers.
A crime scene features the robber demanding money and jewels with threats to stay still. The victim replies with a quip about locating a missing dress shirt studs, adding a humorous note to the tense moment.
The Federal Department will send a large exhibit of miniature bridges and roads to Ohio for the state fair. State Highway Commissioner James R. Marker leads the road building plan, with 1200 square feet of space for native materials and daily lectures on dirt-road construction and maintenance.
The March flood and a later cloudburst destroyed over half of Muskingum county's 2 400 bridges for roads and rail lines. Railroads and farms suffered at least 1 million in extra losses, with impassable country roads, washed trestles on the Ohio River and Western railroad, and widespread crop ruin across corn hay oats and wheat.
Cincinnati judge directs verdict of not guilty for George B. Cox former Hamilton County Republican leader and Cincinnati Trust Co official. Jury told there was no evidence he loaned or misapplied bank funds or acted to defraud. Court finds loans to Ford & Johnson Co were authorized and the defendant justified in believing solvency and repayment.
Columbus officers report 36 members of the Ohio Baptist convention board met to review church edifice needs and flood damage across districts. Churches have raised about $1200 for restoration, and the convention directs Summerland Beach Assembly at Buckeye Lake opening in August.
In Napoleon Ohio near the Henry Defiance county line residents probe the Maumee river dams for pearls. Over the past week hundreds of pearls of varying sizes with notable luster have been found, some round and as large as a pea, thrilling locals with wealth possibilities.
Harry N. Brown of Lucas county a Black man condemned to die in the electric chair at the Ohio Pen July will escape death and serve a life term in prison after the Board of Pardons recommendation. Gov. Cox to implement the commutation.
Ohio officials move to enforce the sales by weight law after the State Dairy and Food Commissioner ordered deputies to prosecute violations in Columbus. Attorney General’s affidavits prepared, with cases to test the law if contested, after city officials argued for court testing first.
Senator Newlands introduces a comprehensive flood prevention bill calling for 60 million dollars annually for ten years. Ten million would be allocated to the Ohio Valley and ten million to the Lower Mississippi Valley with additional funds for the Colorado River Basin and other Western river basins.
The Paulding Commercial Club wraps up an alfalfa campaign with 30 000 acres expected to rise to 1 000 000. Some 3 000 to 4 000 farmers heard agricultural experts during three days of addresses and farm meetings across Paulding. Plans shift to Allen county for further campaigns from Ft Wayne.
A four foot viper struck at Mrs. Rachael Gilmore as she entered her cellar. It lodged in her hair after she collapsed from exhaustion, and she held the writhing snake until help arrived.
Thirty five passengers on a northbound Pennsylvania train were rescued by trainmen and farmers who cut open coach tops and ferried the passengers out in rowboats. The train was stranded at Stanleyville due to floods on the Muskingum river and Duck Creek after a cloudburst reached flood stage.
War Department orders B&O C H D rail lines to start immediate removal of the bridge pieces in front of Ironton Ohio on the Ohio River. Work to begin at once with minimal delay.
In Bellefontaine Ohio a gold chain tangled in a revolving grindstone around six year old Dwight Goodheart. His grandmother Mrs Jennie Goodheart knelt, used a butcher knife to cut into the back of his neck and sever the chain, saving him as his face darkened.
Examinations for teachers occur on the first Saturday each month except when a holiday shifts to the following Saturday. Pupils take exams on the third Saturday of April and May. Teachers must complete the full exam in one day and those seeking a four year provisional certificate should consult the clerk before applying. Examinations held in Base Ohio. Bagby president Davis vice president Morris clerk.
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