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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1906
Page
4
The piece denounces Bennaee and Hildebrant for an alleged dirt-ball campaign against Judge Smith. It rebukes vulgar attacks, urges voters to judge fairly, and praises Judge Smith as upright against envy and malice from opposing advisers.
The Sixth Ohio District contest pits Judge Horace L. Smith of Xenia against C. Q. Hildebrant of Wilmington. A district election board split six Republicans and six Democrats will decide ballot placement amid disputed nominations. Legislation in committee seeks partisan control over protests, with Smith favored by Republicans if the measure passes.
The piece notes Hildebrant’s vague claim of a congressional candidacy and recounts delegates seated at the national convention two years earlier. It implies he is not a valid candidate under strict rules and mocks his base. It also mentions London offers to Nick Longworth and bride, signaling press interest in a White House son in law.
The piece argues that passing a Dow tax to one thousand dollars would devastate small business and raise prices. It claims Hildebrant’s nomination would trigger a Democratic victory in Ohio’s Sixth District, with Melville Hays backing him and F. L. Ferris speculating on Judge Hughes as a possible Democratic nominee.
Andrew Carnegie proposes financing a plan to simplify English by removing the letters ugh from through rough tough cough and similar words. The idea could help learners but risks severe confusion in the language’s complex structure.
Community updates on sickness, moves, farming ventures, and church calls. Names include Joner Elder Albert Channel John Johnson families, Charley Alrey relocation, Danby maple syrup production, spraying pump purchase by Geo Talley and N. Channel, Edna Steelman visit, Theodore Myrich return, and local road conditions. Also Rev George Lee to Bantam church, Campbell of Kellogg buys White Oak farm, and Fairview School fundraiser library goal. Also Bly’s Soothing Spray advertisement and Ely Bros product claim.
Cash Lyte takes charge of dry goods and groceries after David Thomas & Son sale. Mayor Lease transacts business in Batavia. Irvin Nash and wife visit Charles Nash and wife in Cherry Grove. Kyle Fagin of Cincinnati visits his mother Elizabeth Fagin. John Huntington attends I C C F lodge in Bethel. Mrs. Samuel Ellis visits sister Balger at Crab. John Mehl and wife guests of Hugh West. Thomas Strieft of Batavia visits friends. Frank Hardwick returns from state business trip. M E circle plans Easter lunch and sale on April 11. Barton Kearns does city business. The sick are improving. Baptist sewing circle entertained by Herron sisters. Saloon movable. residents surprised. Thomas Atwood to finish house and be at home. James Smith and wife visit Daite area. James injured thumb, possible amputation. Stanley Warner and wife visit Jasper Malick. Miss Anna Roberts hosts the doll club. Rev Ben Lewis preaches at M E church. Warren Liston receives carnations and candy from spring opening. Miss Martha Fiora gifts nephew Warren a toy violin.
An advertisement touts Dr David Kenned’s Favorite Remedy from Rondout NY to cure bad breath constipation back pain dizziness and nervousness by cleansing the blood and regulating kidneys and liver for a healthy complexion.
Public auction for property in Batavia township Clermont county Ohio under an order of sale from Clermont Common Pleas Court Case No 12956. Sale set for Saturday April 1 1906 at the court house front door Batavia Ohio between 1 and 2 pm. The parcel lies along Lucy's Run near Apple and Weaver lines with described metes and bounds.
The Aiken bill increasing the Dow tax from 350 to 1000 passed the Senate yesterday by a 5 vote majority.
Edgar W. Wright petitions in the Court of Common Pleas to quiet title in Williamsburg township and William Zimmerman's survey No. 910. The tract of about 12.82 acres lies along the Williamsburg and Bethel turnpike, bounded by Wilson and Britton lines. Respondents include William Zimmerman and heirs of Hugh Ferguson among others. answer by May 5, 1906, or judgment by default.
Notice to non residents that Colon Byrere as administrator of Joseph Taylor estate filed in Clermont County Probate Court Ohio a petition seeking authority to sell real estate in Miami Township to pay debts. Property described along East Fork Little Miami River near Camp Ras, with bounds to John Cline and Fidel Gade, including survey lines and landmarks.
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