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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
4
Notices invite candidates to obtain blank nomination petitions with five cents postage. The election board does not supply blanks. Mentions Aldrich tariff debate and June brides with slow returns. References to births, Chicago convention hall plan, Hillsboro Gazette on July 4, and state fire department leadership. encampment details in Georgia and Xenia.
The piece mocks a food safety law by suggesting berries be hidden in a short cake to meet compliance. It notes Clermont's commissioners revised the code by awarding a contract to the highest bidder and mentions Democratic leaders meeting in Cincinnati. A religious paper editor plans a Europe vacation.
A satirical note imagines Io the artist rewriting Hooli gan to favor public good. A Massillon widow leaves a will barring her son from fortune unless he stops using buttons and instead uses hooks and eyes. The son chooses buttons and seeks a hook for a contest.
A New York society woman inspired by her mother sought to reform Chinese slum residents. She allegedly lured a man to a shabby apartment, where he abused and strangled her, then hid her body in a trunk and fled abroad. The victim was linked to a prominent family figure in a local battleground context.
An editorial argues the Day ton Soldiers Home will be a more refined, uplifting environment with women attendants. It claims the move aids aging veterans and enhances the home’s atmosphere. The piece contrasts this with a Harvard list omitting classic authors from a recommended liberal education.
A humorous domestic note urges women to use Easy Task laundry soap to keep tablecloths and napkins pristine. It claims Easy Task fights dirt and is kind to fabrics, inviting readers to try it next Monday and declare a new Easy Task day.
A tally of current Common Pleas cases includes William Applegate vs Irene Walker to sell real estate, George H. Scott money claim, and estate matters with James Donnelly. Also noted are verdict for Applegate vs P C & St L Ry for 3500, bond in Aughten case, and demurrers or orders affecting Bethe Loveland and related townships.
A county report lists live stock including horses and cattle, plus merchandise, moneys and credits, with their valuations. It records quantities and values for Clermont County chattels in a formal returns document.
Onward Strathmore with registration No 39425 will race in the 1909 season at the Palace Livery Stable Batavia Ohio.
Recorder's office entries show multiple property transfers and liens in Milford and Clermont county. Transactions include heirs selling to heirs, deeds to Baily J McAhun, Nelte Shoemaker acquiring fractional parcels, and a list of various grantor grantee pairs with amounts or notes, totaling expenses around $8040.
Mareuil described as jet black with heavy mane and tail stands at 164 hands high and 2000 pounds. Bred by My Vallee and imported through Harti de Obie line. second dam Hosette 28081 by Bon Coeur 4186. Mareuil to be offered in 1909 season at my stable 2 miles north of Ceamneea and 3 miles south of Mara thon. Terms 15 dollars to insure a colt to stand and suck. money due when foal is born or mare with foal. A lien on all colts if money paid. Care not guaranteed. liability limited. T & Oligee & Son, Williamsburg, Ohio. Route No. 2. Bell telephone.
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