Vote Against the Short Ballot in Final Assessor Reform
A vocal opposition argues Warner's Bill ends elected assessors and creates a county tax commissioner system. It warns of Democratic machine politics, reduced voter influence, and the governor’s power to appoint officers. Two candidates, Auditor Larkin and Mr. McMinnis, vie for the post with October appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
Boards of Review
County Board of Complaint
County Commission
Aparchy
Democrats
Larkin
Miami Township
McMinnis
Record on Child Labor Law and Birth Certificates
The record discusses the child labor law and the need for birth certificates. It notes that birth ages are often unclear and cites Section 12704 requiring physicians midwives or officials to file a birth certificate with the local registrar within the required time or face a fine of five to fifty dollars.
Shiloh Camp Meeting Sets July 6 to August 8 Sessions
The second session of the Shiloh Camp Meeting and Assembly will be held on the historic grounds from July 6 to August 8. Dr W Blodgett and J D Darling of Cincinnati return to lead, joined by Mr and Mrs C G Ragan of Kentucky who will direct the school of Methods. Details and tickets will be announced, with Beason tickets at 1 dollar and 160 for single days, children under ten free. Mrs F L Thompson, secretary, Eden ton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Old Historic Grounds
Dre
Mra
F. L. Thompson
Edenton
Ohio
Entertainment shines at town hall benefit show
The Woman's Club staged a successful evening for the lecture course last Saturday. Mrs. M. S. Griffith directed Soul of the Rich Man a morality play with a notable cast. Grandmother and Gander Drills drew hearty applause, and Colonial Dream by Griffith and Werner with six girls was a highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Dial
Werner
H. B. Glaney
Speidel
Kain
Mra. Cramer
Wiseman
M. 8. Griffith
J. J. Werner
Neice accuses Summerside man in alleged crime case
Augustus Meier of Summerside, a glass worker in Cincinnati, faced trial in Mayor Leases court on a reported incident with consent involving his 14 year old niece Lena. Witnesses described ongoing abuse since October 1912, with a letter in court where Meier allegedly called Lena his wife. Meier bound over to the grand jury pending further action. defense by C C Kearns and state by Eli H Speidel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Meier
Summerside
Glass Works
Cincinnati
Will
Lena
Meier
Gus Meier
Little Lena
Grissel
Batavia
C. C. Kearns
Eli H. Speidel
Cincinnati Dramatic Co. entertains Amelia town hall
Saturday evening entertainment by the Cincinnati Dramatic Company, composed of Schuster school members, delighted a large audience. Proceeds benefited the public library as the Woman's Club reports a new piano purchased for the town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Town Hall
Cincinnati Dramatic Co
Schuster School
Public Library
Woman's Club
Town Hall
Parcel post reform eyed to boost farm shipments
Changes backed by Postmaster General Burleson and Maryland’s David J. Lewis would raise the weight limit from eleven to 100 pounds for carrier pickups and deliveries by the postal service. Lewis also seeks no limit at postal terminals with a rate of 8 cents per pound for the first pound and 0.5 cents for each additional pound within 100 miles, expanding farm produce access. Judge Joseph gave a memorial address at Amelia to a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parcel Post
Post Office Department
Burleson
David J. Lewis
Maryland
Lewis
Thia
Vote Against Short Ballot to Preserve Local Choice
A call to Ohio voters to reject House Joint Resolution 83 proposing a short ballot amendment. The piece warns it would abolish elected offices in counties and municipalities, leave appointment power to a governor, and replace public voice with a king like rule. It urges citizens to inform others and vote no to avert anarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Quiet Home Wedding in Norwood
Miss Gertrude Titus and Benford Spencer wed at the Titus home on Decoration Day with only family and a few friends present. Rev. Bourdsall officiated, a light luncheon followed, and the couple departed for their new home in Norwood aboard a family car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Titus
Benford Spencer
Miss Titus
Lucy Titus
Mr. Spencer
Joseph Spencer
Hamilton County
Bourdsall
Gertrude
Norwood
Bechtel
Jury Disagrees in Weatherspoon Rape Case at Common Pleas
In a Weatherspoon rape trial before Judge Tarbell, jurors split eight to four for conviction after a lengthy session. The defendant was later released on a $600 bond signed by his brothers as attorneys Cover and Sprague argued vigorously for innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherspoon
Common Pleas
Tarbell
Cover
Sprague
Decoration Day Observed with Community Support in Batavia
Batavia held a well attended Decoration Day with hundreds visiting the armory and cemetery. The Batavia band led a parade of adults and children who laid flowers on graves, followed by Rev Burdsall and G A R ritual services. Citizens donated on armory improvements as Comdr E Burdsall reported thanks to contributors including Mrs Jas Brown and Dr and Mrs Ashburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Band
Burdsall
G. A. R. Post
Lease
Jas. Brown
George Oxley
Corbin
A. W. Ashburn
Malvern Hill
Allen Glancy
George Washington
D. K. McDonald
E. Burdsall
Branch Hill School Bond Fails After Tight Vote
A bond issue for Branch Hill school failed to pass with 48 votes for and the rest against. The old school building will continue to be used for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branch Hill
Assessors Returns for 1912 and 1913 Show Decline
John Gunderley bought the Lewis property in East Batavia last week and plans to occupy it after repairs. The assessment notices indicate a general drop in values for 1912 and 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gunderley
Lewis
East
Batavia
Amelia—Bantam
Batavia Township
Batavia Village
Williamsburg Township
Seepeee
Tate- East
Eee
Aeeer
Bethel Village
Franklin
Franklin—Ohile
Felicity Village
Peheeee
Washington
Tennee
Monroe
Eebe
Ohio
New Richmond
Pierce—Locust Corner
Pierce
Amelia
Wayne
Edenton
Serene
Goshen
Vee
Stonelick—North
Joomood
Williamsburg High School Presents Mrs Briggs of the Poultry Yard
Two evenings of entertainment were held by Williamsburg High School. The graduation class of 1918 performed the play Mrs Briggs of the Poultry Yard at the K P hall to large audiences with praise. Cast list and diplomas presented by Rev C Harold Clerke. Junior class to entertain graduates on Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briggs
Poultry Yard
K. of P. Hall
Williamsburg High School
Cincinnati
H. B. Phillips
Harold Clerke
Lida Fubr Jimmie
Elrod Ralph
Eugene Boyd Melissa
Elsie Foster
Alvira
Gertrude Matthis
Virginia Lee
Ralph
Beatrice Peterson
Lee
Virginia
Alma Hunter
Daisy Thornton
Jimmie
Cecil Glancy
Silas Green
Roy Snell
Mandy Bates
Mary Shaw
O'Connor
Emma Brose
Nomination for County Judge and School Superintendent in Owen County
O Q Leonard, formerly of this place and long time paper employee now in Owenton Kentucky, was nominated for County Judge on the Republican ticket. Mamie Roach Holbrook won the nomination for county superintendent of schools. Leonard, born a Republican, is related to the Leonard sisters here and to the late Judge G W Holick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Q. Leonard
Owenton
I. L’s
L. Mamie Roach Holbrook
Owen County
Leonard
G. W. Holick
Fish Kills Trigger Dynamite Use Case Near Obanion Creek
Lawrence Padgett and companions used dynamite on Obanion Creek killing about 29 fish and injuring others. He pleaded guilty and paid a $50 fine plus costs. Dr Spence and wife arrested for possession of illegal net gear. fined $25 and costs. Ohio Fish and Game Association vows to end illegal fishing with patrols and stiff penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Padgett
Obanion Creek
Loveland
Goshen
Game and Fish Association
Columbus
Louis Kuertz
Hamilton County
David T. Ferris
Mt. Healthy
Cameron
Squire
Dr. Spence
Batavia
Ohio Fish and Game Association
Federation at Bethel plans Clark County clubs meeting
Clermont county federation of Woman's Clubs will meet at Bethel next Thursday June 5 with an excellent program. Attendees bring luncheon and coffee is provided by the home club. All county clubs invited. Bethel will see broad representation from Batavia and Gem City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
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Warner’s
Camp Meeting
Library Entertainment
Joseph
Amelia Friday
Federation AT
Bethel
Mia
Strieff
Chrie Knauer
Dayton
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