Clermont County Commissioners Fix Prosecutor Salary Debate
The Ohio Circuit Court review finds Clermont County commissioners acted without lawful authority in setting Prosecutor C. C. Kearns salary, citing revised statutes and a Sixth District ruling. The piece also notes Arbor Day set for April 2 by Governor Pattison and reflects on the local political friction and Kearns’ legal battlefield with the board.
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Judge Horace L. Smith Election Profile
The Honorable Horace L. Smith of the District is described as a prime, University of Wooster graduate in 1872 and Michigan Law School diploma recipient in 1875. A Xenia resident for 31 years, he was elected common pleas judge in 1889 and did not seek a third term. He is depicted as well equipped, churchgoing, prominent socially, with magnetic presence and public regard.
Death of Captain John W. Foster Former Calvary Leader
Captain John W. Foster, once of this county and long a Springfield resident, died at his home in Springfield on Friday March 28 1906 in his 80th year. He organized Foster's cavalry at the war’s start and led it to its close. A Republican leader in politics and a respected figure in church and social circles, he was buried in Washington D C last Sunday. He leaves a son and daughter. his wife preceded him in death.
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Springfield
Foster
Washington D. C
Clermont
Captain Julius A. Penn Returns to Clermont on Furlough
Batavia welcomes Captain Julius A. Penn U S A back from a year and a half with the Philippines staff of Major General Corbin. He arrives with his mother and sister and will spend most of his leave at the family home on the river road visiting relatives and friends. Penn is praised for a lifelong record from school boy to West Point graduate and military academy instructor and Spaniard War veteran, with health and spirits noted as good.
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DuBrul Case Seeks Venue Change Postponed Indefinitely
Arguments for a venue change in the DuBrul ahoop claim are to be heard by Judge Newby today. The plea rests on alleged prejudice and potential difficulties in the proceedings, but the case has been postponed indefinitely.
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Religious matters and Sunday school notes in Batavia
Communion at the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning with theme Perfected through Sufferings. Evening sermon on The Introduction of Christianity into Europe. Batavia ministers plan evangelical alliance with Clermont county clergy. County Sunday-school convention set for April 22 at 2 p.m. and county contributions urged.
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Batavia
Batavia Township
J. F. Dial
Ench Township
Presbyterian Sunday School
Eldredge
Anti-Saloon League
Tate Township
Bantam Presbyterian Church
Bethel
Marie Dennison
Lee
Catholic Mission
M. E. Church Sunday Schedule and Services
Sunday school at 9 a.m. preaching at 10:30 a.m. topic The World's Anxious Search from John 12 21. Junior League at 2 p.m. Epworth League at 6 30 p.m. preaching at 7 30 p.m. topic Rural Carriers Ancient and Modern II Chronicles 30 10. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. E Burdsall pastor.
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Temperance Rally At Local Churches Draws Large Audience
Union services at the M. E. church Sunday night brought together Presbyterians United Brethren and Methodists. Rev Eldridge, temperance evangelist, spoke with vigor against alcohol. Miss Jeffries played the organ, the choir sang, and prayers were offered by Rev Fisher and Rev Lee. The audience was large and impressed by the address.
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Anti-Saloon League
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Presbyterian Church
Wanderer Returned Safe From Horse Trade Inquiry
Lafayette Weaver, missing after a horse trade and a matter of public concern, returned last week to his employer’s home mounted on the horse he was to purchase. The Courier noted no betrayal of trust and suggested the law’s verification of his conduct.
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Weaver
Milford Little Miami bridge site repeats accident
The Milford bridge over the Little Miami river again suffers an accident while placing the final girder. A rope parts and the iron mass drops to the ground, echoing a December fatality as workers and locals doubt the structure’s fate.
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Army of Industry
Guerney Hall Suffers Break in Leg in Accident
Friends report Guerney Hall a longtime Cincinnati businessman, previously partly paralyzed, broke his leg after a fall from his wheeled chair. He was injured recently but is now in a fair way to recover and remains able to move with a self propelled carriage.
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Cincinnati
Sunday Morning Skirmish In Village Ends Peacefully
The report describes a Sunday incident where Colored Troops under Field Marshal Crane pressed a pursuit into a village. Gunfire disrupted morning routines as residents scrambled to arms, bells tolled, and the town returned to quiet after the brief clash with no decisive engagement or casualties reported.
Young man escapes after jag incident on town hill
A young colored man was hurt by a jag early Sunday. Marshal Crane chased him to the town hall and fired two air rounds while pursuing but the youth fled into the hills and vanished. The marshal, ordinarily against rough methods, aided the escape.
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Brown County Funds Deposits Split Between Banks
At a Brown County commissioner session two bids for county depository were opened. The National and People's Bank each bid one percent, the minimum price. Both bids were accepted and deposits placed in equal amounts in each bank, with Clermont County receiving two percent on leftover funds after sheep claims damages and attorney fees.
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Clermont County
Salary Bill Details for County Officials Enacted
The salary bill passed the Senate after amendments and returns to the House. It sets maximum county officer salaries at 6000, directs all fees into separate funds to pay clerk hire and salaries, and ties official pay to remaining funds. It becomes effective January 1, 1907 and uses population tiers to set salaries for officers including auditor, treasurer, probate judge, clerk, sheriff, and recorder. Clermont County population listed as 31610.
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Clermont County
Nettie Christie and Raymond Weaver Married in Lebanon
Miss Nettie Christie and Raymond Weaver wed March 8 at 7 p.m. in the bride’s Lebanon home. Attendants Mrs. Moorehead and Ed Christie. Rev. Shriver of Marathon officiated. Guests enjoyed a banquet and gifts included $100 in gold from the bride’s father. The next day Mrs. Weaver hosted a reception.
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Nettie Christie
Raymond Weaver
Lebanon
No Gun Play Reported in Clermont County Meeting
Brown County News notes a session of Clermont County commissioners featuring disputes over legal defense bills for the Kell case. Prosecutor Kearns disputes payment, an argument erupts with Supervisor Myers, a claim of a shooting iron surfaces though no weapons were found. Kearns withdraws objections and defends county finances.
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Clermont County
Batavia
N. G. Cover
J. 8. Davidson
Kell
Kearns
Myers
Clermont
New Deputy Sheriff Joseph Hopkins Appointed Here
Joseph Hopkins has been appointed deputy sheriff, replacing Max Moore who resigned to pursue other business. Hopkins is praised as an excellent officer, well equipped for the role, and known for fine penmanship and accounting accuracy. He has begun his duties with pledge of faithful discharge.
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Mr. Moore
Premature Explosion Injures Fayetteville Man
Henry Morgan was seriously burned while blasting stumps in a field. A heavy charge under a stump exploded as he tamped it, burning his face and arms in a painful incident that may delay his recovery.
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Fayetteville
Henry Morgan
Morgan
Sudden Death Claims Bethel Man Edward Brush at Home
Edward Brush aged 30 collapsed in his chair at his mother’s home in Sodom near Bethel. He died shortly after with heart failure confirmed at inquest by Coroner Gatch. Brush was unmarried. funeral held from the residence last Friday.
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Edward Brush
Sodom
Bethel
Gatch
Shepherd Boy Coming in Delightful Cantata Production
A local group led by P F Jamieson has trained about thirty voices and an orchestra of twelve for David the Shepherd Boy. Miss Louise Walker stars as prima, with Clifton Hadsell as tenor. The Friday evening April 6 show promises a well staged, crowd pleasing musical event.
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David the Shepherd Boy
Louise Walker
Clifford Hadsell
Foreign traveler killed near Epworth Heights in railroad accident
An unknown man described as a foreigner was struck by a Morrow train while crossing near Epworth Heights. He was later mangled by a New York train, died instantly, and his remains were taken to Loveland. Coroner Gatch and Father Russel identified him as Elias Milakoni of Angram, Croatia. An inquest found death accidental. burial occurred at Miamiville Cemetery.
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Epworth Heights
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Cincinnati
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New York
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Gatch
Father Russel
Elias Milakoni
Angram
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Miamiville Cemetery
Public Sale at R L Norrin Residence Near Town
Auction of household goods bed room salts carpets furniture and farm implements to begin at 1 o clock tomorrow at the old Cowen place near town. Bur Sweet serves as auctioneer with Stanley Hallek as clerk.
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Tors Easy
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