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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1907
Page
8
A compilation lists discounted yearly rates for Courier and various Cincinnati papers, plus ads and notices for local sales, conventions, employment, and services. It includes Kiine's fish sale, mailbox deals, K. P. convention at Mt. Orab, rural carrier pay, Batavia school board change, oyster sale, Dean's Ointment, and local personalities and business improvements.
John Tople huckafter of Bethel lost his wagon and nearly died after a collision with an interurban car. Blinded by glare from new gas light he misread the road, mistaking the car track for the road. Miss Nannie Davis visits Batavia friends. her mother Mrs Rath Davia returns to Epworth to likely run the local hotel this season.
Batavia residents face dull throbbing headaches traced to kidney issues. Doan's Kidney Pills promoted as kidney cure, with Mrs. Manning of Main St praising relief after short use. Ad notes price 50 cents and Foster-Milburn Co. as U.S. agent, plus local sales details.
A 1907 letter cites the Miami River floods and severe forest loss. The writer blames woodland tax laws for discouraging forest preservation and urges legislators to reform taxation to allow forests to stand and replanting to proceed.
A residence owned by Mae Brown burned completely last night with the cause undetermined. No insurance coverage was carried on the property.
The clerk and sheriff selected jurors last Friday for the April term. The grand jury is ordered to report April 16 and the petit jury will report April 22. Names listed include Davisie, Leeds, Daugherty, Lewis, Bush, Patterson, Knight and Reedveysematers among others from Franklin, Stonelick, Williamsburg, Washington and Monroe townships.
One of Ohio's oldest grand juries sat in the Rader case at West Union last week. Members ranged from 60 to 85, including Samuel Burwell formerly editor of the West Union Scion of Temperance. The special jury indicted Charles Rader for safe robbery in Manchester, who pleaded guilty and received a 34 year sentence in the penitentiary in a single day.
Friends of Byron Williams note his appointment as historian for the Tuscarawas Centennial Association. He will document Tuscarawas county history over a century. The association is pleased with the choice, and the group is based in New Philadelphia.
The motion of the defendant for a new trial in the DuBrul sheep claim was argued before Judge Newby in Georgetown Inet Tuesday. The session lasted from morning to evening. both sides must file briefs and a decision is not expected until next week.
Citizens of Batavia and surrounding area are invited to an evening of entertainment at City Hall on Monday April 8. The program, directed by the Catholic church committee, seeks proceeds for the church building fund and promises a pleasant community event.
The M. KE. guild hosts a dinner at the Armory on March 20 featuring menu items including chicken pie mashed potatoes peas apple pie coffee cake and ice cream as extras.
Legal actions include Morgan Anderson v Norfolk and Western Railroad for damages of 100 dollars, and Eva L Glancy v Joseph V Glancy et al alimony. Other matters cover divorce awards, alimony payments, and probate filings for Harriet R Hesse and William Long. Jury lists, marriage licenses, and guardian appointments are noted, with executors named for Buckingham estate and Hesse will.
Record lists numerous property deeds including Clara Richardson transferring to H B Miller for 46 poles at $850 and multiple others: Spence to Maud Bhanor for 19.2 acres at $1000, Spence to Maud Shaver guardian for 12.99 acres at $2000, Genet to Maggio Genet for 4 acres at $1250, and numerous parcels in New Rich Mond Miamiville Chatto Batavia Moscow and other towns with varied acreages and sums.
Georgetown prepares a new city hall under construction and plans for a Bethel Shoe Company branch, a poultry packing plant, a large tobacco storage warehouse, and several other improvements expected to boost local prosperity and provide jobs.
The eighth annual Knights of Pythias convention for the 11th district of Ohio will meet at Mt. Crab in Brown County on Thursday April 11. A full convention is desired and all members are cordially invited to attend. A good time is anticipated.
A trestle collapse on the N. and W. line ten miles above Ports mouth Friday night killed Engineer J. T. Houser, fatally injured Fireman D. Hutton, and left the brakeman’s remains missing. A 25 foot fall wrecked engine and cars, with 300 feet of track torn up.
W P Richards dry goods store in Bethel caught fire early Tuesday morning from a defective flue. Firemen and citizens saved the building but contents were damaged by water and smoke. Insurance coverage reportedly sufficient for the loss.
A 14 year old servant girl at Distelhausen Germany confessed she threw her employers baby into the river hoping for a holiday after they were stricken with grief. The crime shocked the town and authorities are reviewing the case.
Monney to loan offers 500 and 1000 with C C Kearns and Walker for Batavia Building and Loan. Jansen offers 000 to borrow against fleet mortgage security at 6 percent in amounts of 100 or more. Eli H Speidel attorney lists Batavia Ohio notices.
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