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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1913

Page

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Bethel reunion honors 69th O V I in 28th annual gathering

Members of company H 69th O V I and their families plan the 28th annual reunion at Bethel Baptist church on June 21 starting at 10 AM. A noon dinner is served by Baptist ladies. The program includes readings, music, and a business meeting before dinner.

Baptist Church Bethel Ladies of the Baptist Church Dr. Abbot Louise Abbott Abbie Towne Blanche Thompson Frank Kelley

Epworth League Convention in Batavia Church

The Hillsboro District Epworth League Convention, representing 45 charges or 182 churches, will meet at Batavia M E church on June 24 and 25. Rev Addyman Smith D D will speak Tuesday at 7 80 and the theme is What the present age demands of Young People. Sessions run through Wednesday with hourly talks on Epworth League Work. EK Burdsall Belle Marsh pres.

Hillsboro Epworth League Batavia M. E Addyman Smith Milford EK. Burdsall Belle Marsh

Judd v Clermont County Damage Suit Heard in Supreme Court

The case of Mrs. Carl Judd versus Clermont County Commissioners was argued in the Supreme Court after a judgment in the common pleas awarding damages. The obstacle on the pike near Hamlet allegedly caused the Judds’ buggy to overturn. decision in favor of the plaintiff was reported.

Carl Judd Clermont County Commissioners Court of Common Pleas Supreme Court C. C. Kearns W. Murphy

Pleasant Surprise as Tax Receipt Delights Local Couple

Frank Miley of near Hamlet visited Batavia with his wife to pay taxes and handle errands. Mrs Miley surprised him by paying his taxes at the county treasurer's office and presenting the receipt, a gift he welcomed. The couple are noted as a well preserved pair for their age in the county.

Frank Miley Hamlet Batavia

Village council bans fowls running at large in New Richmond

Citizens face fines from 1 to 10 dollars or up to five days in jail for chickens geese and other domestic fowls roaming streets alleys or public grounds. The note adds dogs remain a nuisance at midnight and urges residents to keep troubles at home.

New Richmond Batavia Dog

Straw Ride Outing by Rev Burdsall Draws 120

The annual Sunday school straw ride led by Rev Burdsall drew about 120 participants from the junior league and Presbyterian scholars guided by Rev Lavender. The procession rode two wagons over hills to Summit Deerfield Owensville and Batavia pike ending at L W Apple gate home for lunch, ending around 5 30 with praise for a safe trip and hopes to repeat next year.

Burdsall Lavender Williamsburg Hill Deerfield Road Owensville Batavia Pike L. W. Applegate

Be Ready When the Time Comes to Vote Down the Short Ballot

A local plea warns voters about the short ballot system removing county and township officer elections. It argues one man would appoint all officials, inviting corruption, and accuses state and local figures of worsening influence. It notes Democrats fear a 1914 machine and opposes appointing power.

King Jim Clermont County

Milford National and Citizens' National Bank Merge

Milford Ohio two banks named Milford National and Citizens National finalize merger after stockholders vote. Citizens' stockholders oppose some, Milford National stockholders unanimous. merged assets exceed 600000 dollars, creating a leading southern Ohio bank. Milford National capital rises to 60000 dollars with W E Knapp remaining cashier. Assistant cashier A J Allen anticipated.

Milford Milford National Citizens’ National Citizens’ Bank Ohio W. E. Knapp A. J. Allen

Married at Home in Olive Branch Ceremony

Charles Lee son of Rev. Lee former Presbyterian pastor, now a teacher in Cincinnati, wed Alice Hubeey Stewart last Wednesday afternoon at the bride’s home near Olive Branch. A launch reception followed. couple left on a special car from Highland Park amid friends with best wishes from guests Tom Keen and sister Misa Lizzie among them.

Charles Lee Lee Presbyterian Church This Place Cincinnati Alice Hubeey Stewart Olive Branch Highland Park Tom Keen Misa Lizzie

Veterans to Attend Ohio State G. A. R. Encampment in Washington

District veterans travel to Washington to join the Ohio State G. A. R. Encampment now in session. A fine program features prominent state speakers led by J. B. Foraker. Washington Oxley W. B. Eppert and E. BR. Scott were driven to the event in a Bechtel auto last Monday.

Ohio State G. A. R Washington, D. H J. B. Foraker Washington Oxley W. B. Eppert E.br. Scott Mr. Bechtel

Court proceedings list multiple 1913 civil cases in Ohio court

A compilation of actions including partition suits, title quieting, mortgage foreclosures, divorces, and guardianship orders. Parties named include Lillian S Wilhelmy Clara Tous e Louis Hicks Elizabeth Kincaid Roger Kirk Fletcher Brammer and others with judges and attorneys listed. cases involve judgments amounts various interest and foreclosure decrees and minor guardianship appointments.

Lillian S. Wilhelmy Clara Touse Eli H. Speidel D. T. Hackett O. B. Manning C. W. Zollers Louis Hicks Nichols & Nichols Frank R. Crowe Oscar Robinvitz Samuel W. Sprague Elizabeth Kincaid Wm. Kincaid Lafayette Loan & Trust Co Harry H. Hill Wash McMillen Wm. McMillen Roger 8. Kirk Florence E. Kirk First National Bank of Bethel Roger Kirk Anderson Fletcher Brammer Charles Kaelin Carl T. Kaelin H. Nesbitt Carl L. Breeding Charles Slade Henry A. Hodges Cincinnati & Columbus Traction Co Ada Murphy C. M.& L. Traction Co Samuel Wells Ruth McFarland Edwards W. A. Joseph Edward J. Pedley Eldora McCarty Eli H H. Speidel State of Ohio Peter Martin Harry M. Caldwell May Caldwell Ruth Dumford Edward Dumford Augustus Meier Hilbert Carter Et al Mary D. Pattison

Legal notices and guardianship listings from New Richmond area

Trustees under Milton Jamieson estate Charles T Jamieson and Percy F Jamieson. Robert M Gilson administrator of George Gibson estate. Richard H Fritz executor of Christian H G Frits estate. Priscilla Sellers guardian Allen Sellers minor and Charles Hawthorne executor of Henry Hawthorne estate. Henry Huber guardian of Emma Huber insane person. Joseph Rosenberger guardian of Laura Ada and Walter Rosenberger minors. marriage licenses John Laub and Anna M Black both of New Richmond Ohio. wills filed The will of Christian H G Frits.

Charles T. Jamieson Percy F. Jamieson Milton Jamieson Robert M. Gilson George Gibson Richard H. Fritz Christian H. G. Frits Priscilla Sellers Allen Sellers Charles Hawthorne Henry Hawthorne Henry Huber Emma Huber Joseph Rosenberger Laura Rosenberger Ada Rosenberger Walter Rosenberger Minore John Laub Anna M. Black New Richmond Ohio

Property transfers listed across town parcels and acres

A sequence of land transfers shows multiple buyers and sellers including Dennison to Nordman in Milford plots, Smith to Beck in Tate Township, Held to Bergman, Brown to Miller Goshen Township, Johnsons in Wayne Township and Edenton, McMurchy to Oliver Smith, Simon to Hiler Neville, Marck to Jones in Watkin's addition New Richmond, Rhinehardt to Finch in Union Township, Walker to Hoffman Williamsburg parcels, Arewine transfers, Goppenbacker to Mahlon Little in Tate, Rhodes to Pearce in Ohio Township, Bateman to Keller 14 acres Jackson Township. Values range from $1 to $560.

Harriet E. Dennison Joseph A. Nordman Milford W. C. Smith Sheriff O. M. Beck Tate Tp Elizabeth Magdalena Bergman Wm. Brown Frank Miller Goshen George L. Johnson Alice E. Johnson Wayne Tp Edenton James W. McMurchy Oliver Smith Franklin Tp Geo. W. Simon John Hiler Neville Mary Marck Rebecca Jones Watkin New Richmond Henry F. Rhinehardt Eleanor F. Finch Union Tp Catherine A. Walker Charles Hoffman Williamsburg Franz Hiley Arewine Colvin Arewine Et al M. J. Goppenbacker Mahlon’ W. Little

Terrace Park Graduation Picnic Tragedy Claims Life

A Terrace Park graduating class picnic ended in tragedy when 22 year old Miss Emma Turner drowned while swimming. The daughter of farmer Howard Turner, she vanished after getting beyond her depth and was recovered in the evening. She was well regarded by locals.

Terrace Park Emma Turner Howard Turner

Wolf Allegedly Roams Near Bethel After Coon Hunt

A party of night prowlers in the Ells berry area near Bethel encountered a strange animal while tracking coon dogs. The dogs abandoned the chase after warning snarls. Locals suspect a wolf—said to be escaped from Idaho and held by Manchester residents—roaming the countryside and preying on chickens and lambs. A posse is forming to trap the creature.

Coon Ellsberry Bethel Hollows Idaho Manchester

Mayor Fridman Threatened in New Richmond Case

Ernest Bennett, returning home with supposed liquor, accosted Mayor Fridman. Fridman obtained a warrant after Bennett threatened to kill him. Bennett pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons, not guilty to intent to kill, and was bound over to the grand jury in 2000 dollars. He was found with a gun, razor, and cartridges. The case may bring more trouble before clearance.

Ernest Bennett New Richmond Fridman Bennett

A. F. Kayser Honored by Moscow Citizens

Moscow residents last week presented A. F. Kayser with a gold watch to honor his aid during the recent flood. Kayser expresses pride in the people and enjoys showing the gift to friends, calling him a man among men the town could be proud of.

Moscow A. F. Kayser

Ladies Aid Society Bazaar At New Armory

The German U. S. church Ladies Aid Society hosts its fourth annual social and bazaar on Saturday evening June 21 at the new Armory. The event offers useful articles for sale ice cream and homemade cake with a cordial invitation to all.

Ladies Aid Society

Sunday-school outing to Horn home delights Teal class

The T. C. Teal Sunday-school class of ladies visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Horn’s home last Thursday. A portion stayed home due to illness. They enjoyed a lawn dinner with ice tea and ice cream, then spent the afternoon in conversation and fishing.

T. C. Teal Creek Road Henry Horn

Commissioner Iuen Escapes Collision on Duckwall Hill

Commissioner Iuen with Ed Thiery and Burl Jordan encountered a mowing machine on Duckwall hill Monday morning. In trying to pass the machine he pushed the mower over the bank, bruising the occupants but only breaking the windshield.

Flag Day Reflections and Call to Vote Down Short Ballot

Patriot townsfolk decorated homes and schools with the stars and stripes last Saturday marking flag day. The piece urges flag display at voting places but warns that a short ballot system this fall may render flags unnecessary and urges readers to vote it down.

United States

Corner Stone Laying of Batavia M E Church 1913

The Batavia Second M. E. church will lay the corner stone of its new church on June 22 1913 at 3 pm The Rev D A Skelton pastor of Park street M E church Cincinnati will be principal speaker assisted by ministers of four white churches Lieut Gov H L Nichols Judge Davis and others The public is invited Chas Jackson James Brower and Joe Zimmerman committee

Batavia Second M. E D. A. Skelton Park Street M. E Cincinnati H. L. Nichols Judge Davis Chas. Jackson James Brower Joe Zimmerman

Want Eligible List From Rural Mail Carrier Exam

Uncle Sam held an examination for rural mail carriers in Batavia and New Richmond last Saturday. About 35 applied at Batavia while far fewer appeared at New Richmond where a vacancy existed. The test focused on trivia rather than job tasks, showing that high grades did not guarantee good postal work.

Sam Batavia New Richmond Cuba Porto Rico Hawii Islands

Milford Couple Marry in Covington After Typo Notice

Victor Kuhn of Milford and Miss Hazel Altman of Felicity wed in Covington Kentucky last week. Both popular young people plan to reside in Cincinnati. A mistaken line in Milford Record appeared to end with take 30 percent, and the editor noted his own marriage to a compositor.

Victor Kuhn Milford Hazel Altman Felicity Covington Cincinnati Hazel Enterprise

Children's Day Services At M E Church

The children's day services at the M. E. church last Sunday night drew a good crowd. The program featured declamations songs and drills all performed by children and praised for their bright and attractive presentation.

M. E

Senator Roudebush Presents Batavia Public Fountain

Senator Roudebush donated a sanitary drinking fountain for Batavia to be placed on the public square between the court house and the public building. Drainage will go to the cistern in front of the court house or to the cess pool in the court house yard. The gift is described as useful and ornamental and greatly appreciated.

W. F. Roudebush Batavia Court House

Histori cal Work of Clermont County Completed

The compilation from the Hobart Pub. Co. is finished after nearly a year of labor and will be delivered in about 90 days. Orders already placed will receive their consignments shortly after that date.

Clermont County Hobart Pub. Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Qld Epworth Washington Mt. Holly Richard Henry Fritz Batavia Township Ida L. Fritz Lena Ida Henke Marie Bertha Henke Fletcher Dawson Christian Fritz Richard Fritz Lena Henke Monroe Township Richard Henry Bissantz John Moerlein Albert Rice Washington Township Christina Rice Lottie Bolender W. S. Parkbiser E. E. DeBruler Henry Hawthorn Marathon Testator Mary Ann McAdams Belle Garner Edna Hawthorne Jacob Hawthorne Chas. Hawthorne J. L. Fomorin Charles L. Ireton Probate Court Recorder's Office WOLF D. Fridman Grand Jury Social and Bazaar Children’s Services
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