Reform Urges Reorganization To End Bishop Rule In Clermont
A Clermont County political editorial denounces W. C. Bishop as a corrupt county Republican leader. It calls for immediate executive committee reorganization to curb patronage, restore party harmony, and prevent further Democratic gains amid claims of deceit and fraud over the past years. The piece urges honest, principled candidates and stresses the need to reform the county GOP to regain voter trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Bishop
Washington
W. @. Bishop
Clermont County
Bishop
Republican Party
Notes on Clermont Roads and 1860 Batavia highlights
Fifty years ago Courier readers learned of cadet Tiffin Johnson heading to West Point and church cornerstone plans for Batavia. The report details early community life, with mentions of local business, strawberry harvests, and a noted local printer named David Potter as a long time township assessor’s son.
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Courier
Tiffin Johnson
Military Academy
West Point
Johnson
Lucien
Pearl Street
Cincinnati
Presbyterian Church
Highth Presbyterian Church
Court House
Fletcher Jamieson
John Jamieson
East Fork
Dave
David Potter
Isaac
Peter Swing
Batavia
Peter
Ohio
Changing Quarters Opens In New Public Library
Preparatory to removal to the Masonic building the doors of the public library will close until Thursday April 8 when the spacious quarters will be opened to the public. The library still needs desks tables chairs stationery a dictionary and money per the library committee. Dean L Barr now home from college for a four week vacation.
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Masonic
Opening Game Signals Reds Hit 1909 Season in Cincinnati
Cincinnati opens the 1909 baseball season on April 14 facing Pittsburgh with Reds manager Clark Griffith leading a fast young squad. Leever the Pirates pitcher shifts to oppose Bob Ewing as Clermont county’s Leever seeks victory against the Reds. The Courier previews home schedule through May with lineups and future dates.
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Cincinnati
Reds
Clark Griffith
Pittsburgh
Wagner
Eever
Clermont County
Bob Ewing
Abby Lobert
Leach Wagner
Beak Cea Wagner Paskaret
Senuer Seers
Tan Clark Oakes
Thomas Mitchell
Brandon
Four Year Real Estate Valuation System Enacted
A new law introduces quadrennial real estate appraisals replacing decennial reviews. Auditors publish appraisals with maps and lists so owners can compare values with neighbors. Five assessors will serve in cities and one in each village and township with nonpartisan ballots and pay ranging from 8 dollars 60 cents daily to 150 dollars monthly.
Great Gun Arrives for Clermont County Memorial
Grand Army men and citizens rejoice as the great gun donated by the Government to Clermont County moves from Watertown arsenal Massachusetts toward the local cemetery. The committee on securing facts will visit subscribers who aided the gun’s removal and mounting. The May 81 dedication is billed as a major event.
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Grand Army
Clermont County
Watertown Arsenal
Massachusetts
His Last Sleep in Goshen Veteran Joseph Custer Passes
Joseph Custer aged about 75 a Goshen resident and Civil War veteran of the 12th Kentucky died in his sleep Thursday night. He leaves three children one of whom Wilber had lived with him. Funeral services were held Sunday with large attendance.
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Joseph Custer
Goshen
Kentucky
Wilber
Three Thousand Dollar Damages Awarded in Felter Suit
Levi P. Felter, a Goshen farmer, was found liable for 3000 damages to Mrs Schooley, foster mother of Edith Schooley, after a 1907 lawn fete incident where Felter allegedly spit tobacco on Edith. The jury returned with a verdict for the full amount after brief deliberation. The case drew wide interest as a unique Ohio court action. Public sentiment sided with the plaintiff. Clermont County notes include strong W Chester College attendance and local student representation.
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Levi P. Felter
Goshen
Common Pleas Court
Edith
Felter
Toto
Bambach
C. C. Kearns
Eli H. Speidel
Nichols & Nichols
Frazier & Hicks
Frank Davis Jr
Ohio
He County
Siege Gun to Be Placed as Clermont County Memorial
A 16 000 pound seacoast defense siege gun donated by General Corbin will be shipped from Watertown Massachusetts to the Grand Army Post in Clermont County. It will be dedicated May 31 at the cemetery decoration ceremony, promised as the only large gun in the state to honor local soldiers and graves.
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Watertown Arsenal
War Department
Corbin
Watertown
Massachusetts
Atlanta
Clermont
Grand Army
Clermont County
Two Kentucky men in Adams County fatal quarrel near Brier township
Evans Moore age 40 and W. W. Williams 25, both of Kentucky, quarreled while clearing land for David Hatfield. Williams says a dove shooting accident with a single barrel gun discharged, killing Moore instantly. Williams is jailed on second degree murder charges after a preliminary hearing.
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Adams County
Brier Township
Evans Moore
W. W. Williams
Moore
Kentucky
David Hatfield
Williams
Mrs Mary Ann Waits Dies of Heart Failure at 84
Mrs Mary Ann Waits aged 84 is found dead in bed at her North Street home after living with her sister Mrs Williams. Coroner Mitchell rules heart failure as the cause of death.
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Mary Ann Waits
Williams
North Street
Mitchell
Standish Visits Batavia During Dam Bill Triumph
William H Standish law student in Major Peen s office and long time Missouri lawyer was Batavia guest of Mrs Mary Pennamet and Miss Jennie. He traveled from Washington where he lobbied for a bill permitting a dam on the James river in Stone County Missouri and diverting water to create power via a tunnel. The bill passed both Houses and awaits the President's signature before Standish returns to Missouri.
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William H. Standish
Julius A. Peen
Stone Commis
Missouri
Batavia
Mary Pennamet
Jennie
Stam
Washington
James River
Stone County
Standish
Taste of Liberty Ends as Jail Breaker Returns
Judd, held in Brown County jail for forgery, enjoyed a brief air of freedom after slipping from his cell. He was traced to a station and to Charles Wood’s home where Wood lured him back by conversation. Wary jail officials closed the door as night fell and Judd remained under temporary hospitality, facing perjury and other charges in multiple counties.
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Howard Judd
Brown County
Judd
Wood
Ama
Hamilbem
Clepmoma
Pan
Fatal Car Collision in Milford Kills Marion Curtis
Marion Curtis of Glen Este was struck and killed by a streetcar near stop 22 in Milford while resting on a platform after a walk from his home. Coroner’s verdict ruled accidental death with blame placed on none. Curtis, 58, left a widow and children after recently burying a son from typhoid fever. Undertaker Motsinger and H. J. Moore oversaw the funeral.
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Marion Curtis
Glen Este
Milford
Stop 22
Ed David Chandler
Carlis- Em
Corenes- Mitchell
Motsinger
H.J&— Moore
Death of Mrs Higgins Widow of Civil War Officer
The death of Mrs R H Higgins widow of Cage Iain R Higgins a popular officer of the 50th regiment is reported from Georgetown on Friday Mare Bt She was born Matilda Buckner and was noted for her forceful character and social leadership The news of her death will be received with sorrow by her circle
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R. H. Higgine
Georgetown
Iain R. H. Higgins
50Th Regiment
Matilda Mac ‘Abal Buckner
Duwaltie
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Dean L. Barr
Clermont High School
Bethel
New Richmond
Mt. Carmel
Ohio Westleyan University
Delaware
District of Columbia
George Kain
Literary Society
Stu
Ceme
Tery
Taste OF Liberty
Brown Committy
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