Farm dispute over ownership and betrayal ends in court
The Kirk family quarrel unfolds as Florence Kirk allegedly runs off with hired man Armstrong after transferring the farm deed to Florence. John Kirk returns from Cincinnati to find a deserted home and moved belongings, seeking to reclaim the property with bank interests involved. The case seeks restraining orders and reconveyance of real estate, with all parties well known in Bethel.
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Msgs
Florence Irk
R. S. Kirk
Bettiels
George Armstrong
Kirk
Indiana
Cincinnati
City
Florence Kirk
Bethel
Kertel
White
Mary
Florence E. Kirk
Armstrong
First National Bank
H. L. Kestel
Florence RE. Kirk
New Grange Formed In Milford Miami Grange Charter Day
Open meeting in Milford northern Clermont county creates Miami Grange with 74 charter members. J H Brigham conducts install from Ohio State Grange. Charter list open until March 29. March 29 initiation to complete organization. Officers elected in spirited contest. Easter sale by M E Guild set for March 21 with dinner service.
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Clermont County
Milford
State Grange
Miami Grange
J. H. Brigham
Bowling Green
Ohio State Grange
New Miami Grange
Grange
L. B. Myers
A. P. Roudebush
W.L. Brilmayer
L. B. Pollock
Benton Pollock
John H. Ragland
W. L. Brilmayer
P. W. Dennewitz
Ceres
Florence M. Saunders
Pomona
Mattie Pollock
Flora
Mary K. Buckingham
Dorothy Dennewitz
L. M. Rogers
D. A. Smalley
Responsibility in Law Making and Dinner Menu
Governor Cox is said to resist coercion while bearing responsibility for enacted laws. Senator Green argues about gubernatorial veto power under the new constitution. A separate notice lists a chicken pie menu with mashed potatoes salad peas pie coffee ice cream and cake.
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Cox
Green
Nash
Schubert Disposed Of Fails to Secure New Trial for Pike Contractor
In Clermont county court Judge Frank Davis denied a new trial request for F C Schubert over Section 6 of the Fruit Ridge Pike. Evidence at issue showed county officials supported work as satisfactory while two home engineers disputed a metal shortage claim. Judgment stood with a one year penitentiary sentence suspended if costs are paid in 30 days. Settlement negotiations followed ending at 350 dollars.
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Court of Common Pleas
Clermont County
Frank Davis
Deferiee
F. C. Schubert
Fruit Ridge Pike
Schubert
Circuit Court
Ohio’s treasury reports record surplus and large bank deposits
Ohio state funds reach 7 549 619 19 after rising corporate and utility fees. Banks in 71 of 88 counties hold deposits. 224 banks total. Major allotments: Hamilton County ten banks 720 000, Montgomery five 680 000, Cuyahoga five 446 000, Summit nine 416 000. Also mentions furniture and home goods sale at Jno B Miller Batavia Ohio.
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Ohio
Hamilton
Montgomery County
Cuyahoga
Summit
Stark
Muskingum
Aix
Clarke
Calf Disease Alarms Farmers in Brown County
Farmers in western and northern Brown County report a fatal calf disease that inflames mouths lips and gums and causes frothing and rapid death. State Experimental Station attributes it to silo feed though some calves die without silage and treatment offers little relief. Many owners fear losses in surrounding counties.
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Brown County
Plank Flown Up During Post Office Funding Debate
During a discussion on twenty five million dollars for post office buildings a Democrat quoted the first plank of the Democratic national platform denouncing wasteful taxation and lavish Republican appropriations. The quote praised simplicity and economy befitting a democratic government.
Woman's Club Holds Library Lecture by Ada Riley
The Batavia Woman's Club met at the public library Saturday afternoon for a lecture by Ada Riley of Cincinnati on Current Events. She covered public and political affairs in Mexico China Japan Turkey England and America, including the opium trade temperance white slave traffic and suffrage. The room was filled with members and guests and applause greeted Riley at the end. She praised the Batavia club for supporting the public library.
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Woman's Club
Public
Ada Riley
Cincinnati
Miss Riley
Mexico
China
Japan
Turkey
England
America
Batavia Woman’s Club
Judgment Awarded to Smith Estate Over Death by Electrocution
Otto Smith, eldest son of John Smith of the Lindsley farm near Stonelick, died in June 1911 while working for the C and C Traction Co at Medeira after contact with exposed feed wires on a stairway. Judge Hoffman's court awarded $5,000 to the Smiths' estate last Thursday, with costs and further appeals possible. Attorney for the Smiths was D W Murphy of Milford.
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Otto
John Smith
Lindsley
Stonelick
C. & C. Traction Company
Medeira
Hoffman
Smith
D. W. Murphy
Milford
Smiths
Warranted Boys Sentenced in Lancaster Case
Warrants issued for Oliver Brown and James Roach Jr in Batavia for impropriety before schoolgirls and misconduct in front of children. Judge Joseph Where presided as witnesses testified. Brown sent to Lancaster Industrial Home for Boys, Roach given 30 days on condition his parents move him out of the county. Brown is an orphan.
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Oliver Brown
James Roach, Jr
Batavia
Dollie Spencer
Joseph
Lancaster Industrial Home
Brown
Roach
Manchester to Get New Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse
A stock company in Manchester plans a $40,000 loose leaf tobacco warehouse to be completed in time for the next crop. The project aims to reduce weed going to Maysville Kentucky and invites tobacco men to keep shipments local rather than hauling far.
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Manchester
Maysville
Batavia
Adams Added to Sixth District by Gerrymander Bill
If the Gerrymander bill passed by the House last week becomes law, Adams County will join the Sixth district. The change is estimated to reduce the Republican majority by about 1600 votes. Wood grade tobacco canvass. price per yard at B. Miller's in Batavia, Ohio.
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House of Representatives
Adams County
Tno. B. Miller's
Batavia
Special Grand Jury Reports After Two Days Deliberation
Special grand jury reported on March 13 1913 after examining 82 witnesses across eight cases. It returned six indictments covering ten charges including rape with consent burglary non support aiding and abetting and assault with intent to kill. Several defendants are jailed or at large with cases involving Lorado store robbery and a child abandonment charge.
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Venice
Frank A. Brown
Chas
Slade
S. P. Reed
State of Ohio
Perry Weatherspoon
Felicity
Delaware
Fonse Waits
Wiley Griswold
Chas. Caldwell
Lorado
State of
Smyser Couple Celebrates 60th Anniversary at Guinea Pike Home
Mr and Mrs George W Smyser marked sixty years together at their Guinea Pike home near Mulberry. The couple aged 89 and 81 respectively were joined by five children and eight grandchildren for a Friday Saturday event, at the same homestead their family has occupied for generations. A pear tree planted by the elder Smyser 99 years ago remains a landmark and still bears fruit.
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George W. Smyser
Guinea Pike
Mulberry
Mr. Smysor
Smysor
Socialist Attack on O N G Leads to Commission Directive
Charges of corruption in the national guard by socialist newspapers prompted a legislative probe that found no merit. Governor Cox directs the investigation to recommend the army board be Cox and an adjutant general he names. The press notes the committee’s past failures and hints at pursuing the “property is theft” group backing the charges.
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National Guard
League of Socialist
Cox
Armory Board
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Sixth and seventh graders wow town hall with polished entertainment
The town hall program by the 6th and 7th grades Friday night drew a full house and left audiences impressed. Performances were tight with well timed deliveries and drills that could grace older stages. The old school days revue sparked pleasant recollections and a neat sum was raised.
Measles Reports Surface in Bethel and Batavia
Neighbors in Bethel endure a measly time as cases of measles are reported with Batavia also affected and several cases still exist in the area.
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Bethel
Batavia
Indicted for Murder in Hillsboro Shooting
Joseph Haller of Hillsboro was indicted on three counts for the killing of Constable Shades after a confrontation over ejecting household goods. Reports say the case involves premeditated murder and Haller’s claimed excuse is rejected.
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Joseph Haller
Shades
Hillsboro
Hunting License Bill Advances in Ohio Legislature
The Ohio fish and game commission supports a hunting license requiring name registration and a $1 fee. The Haas bill, passed the Senate and favored by the house committee, would fund treasury gains and restrict hunting methods with line and hook on land waters. The closed season on quail remains unsettled amid long-running debates.
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Fish and Game Commission
William F. Haas
Delaware
Treasury
Ohio Fish and Game Commission
Haas
Senate
House
Batavia Post Office Contest Turns Quiet Political Games
Applicants for the Batavia post office work undercover as the current term continues while Mil ford sees about a dozen Democratic workers file for the job. Only one lands the plum. others show strength in the next election. Politics favors pull over delivery.
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Batavia
Milford
Garden Time Arrived For Early Planting In Ohio
Last Friday shows gardeners turning soil for early vegetables like lettuce onions radishes and peas while others prepare for the 17th to plant potatoes. Some protect spuds with paper to guard against cold and wet hoping for an early harvest as warmth returns. Look out for snow. Men's Suit and Overcoat at Jno 8 Miller's Batayla Ohio.
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Mr. Kirk
M. E. Guild
M. E. Church
Peas
Davis
Pike
Jno B. Miller's
Ohto
Plank
Woman’s Club
Lancaster
Adams Added
Tion
Constable Shades
Jno
Miller's
Batayla
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