Loud claims of tax gains hide real estate losses and staffing costs
A Sun letter attacks the district tax commissioner and assessors for praising gains in battle property while real estate values fall in the county. It argues the tax duplicate will revert to two years ago levels, cites four auditors doing two people's work, and mocks Mr Lennin for seeking extra help. The piece predicts tax bills next December will show little change.
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Leonin
Taxpayer
Auditors Office
Lennin
State Tax Commissioner’s Office
M E Church Nearly Reaches Centenary With Singing
On Sunday at the M E Church 515 attended. The 33 member choir gave fine music from Teal and Ely classes. Carl Breeding spoke and Mrs Walter Kain performed The Story of the Shepherd Psalm. Next Sunday marks the churchs 100th anniversary and 80th year of the current building.
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Teal
Ely
Carl Breeding
Walter Kain
Woman's Club Meets May 9 at Mrs Kennedy Home
The Woman's Club gathers Saturday May 9 at Mrs Belle Kennedy's home. The program includes Ohio topics with readings on Sayings of Ohio Statesmen Pioneer Days and Our Heritage. Mrs Davis presents Local History and Mrs Clara Titus leads Laser tect. Miss Baum attending.
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Woman’s Club
Belle Kennedy
Ohio
Reading
Davis
Clara Titus
Will Batavia Streets Be Oiled This Summer
The question on every hand is whether Batavia streets will be oiled this summer. Main Street needs work this spring as autos travel it daily. Oil costs 4 46 cents per gallon, much higher than last year’s 6 cents. Hillsboro is oiling its streets this week.
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Batavia
Main Street
Hillsboro
Editors Land Plums In Ohio Preferring Pomerene Picks
Editors land plums in Ohio on recommendation of Senator Pomerene naming W.A. Turnbull at Cedarville Green County B Dechant at Lebanon Warren County A E Hough Hillsboro J B Hummel at Vington
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Ohio
Pomerene
W.A. Turnbull
Cedarville
Green County
B. Dechant
Lebanon
Warren County
A. E. Hough
Hillsboro
J. 8. Hummel
Vington
Postmaster General Regulates Parcel Shipments of Perishables
Washington issues April supplement to the Postal Guide outlining new rules for parcel post shipments of butter eggs fruit vegetables and dressed poultry. Parcels over 20 pounds for delivery within the first and second zones may be packed in boxes crates and transported outside mail bags.
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Kain
Department At
Washington
Postal Guide
Postmaster-General
Monterey man dies after stroke at 64
Lincoln Whitaker of Monterey died Tuesday morning from a stroke of paralysis suffered weeks earlier. He was about 64, married six weeks to Flora Moore head who survives him. Funeral from his residence Thursday at 1:80, in charge of the Odd Fellows lodge of Owensville of which he was noble grand, burial at Owensville.
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Lincoln Whitaker
Monterey
Flora Moorehead
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Owensville
Ministerial Association of Hillsboro District Meets at Batavia
The Hillsboro District Ministerial Association holds its semi annual meeting at the M E Church Batavia May 25 and 26 with ministers from the district in attendance The program covers devotions organization business sermons and evangelism sessions led by named pastors and committee figures with adjournment set for Thursday afternoon
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Addyman Smith
Thos. F. Smith
E. R. Slutz
E. Bardsall
Devotiane
B. H. Ryan
A. M
E. J. Arthur
A. P. Smith
W. M. Patton
Ask for Annulment of Marriage Bride Returns to Parents
Bernita Allen, age fourteen at marriage to John Allen, seeks divorce in Brown County court along with restoration to her maiden name and a share of jointly owned property. She filed after a reported horseback trip to her parents near Mt Crab, citing alleged irregularities and mistreatment. The case status and potential contest remain undetermined.
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Bernita
John Allen
Bethel
Mt. Crab
Brown County
Mart insville man bound over for exam in bank fraud warrant
Last week J Vanwert swore to a warrant before Squire Layman at Edenton for the arrest of Fred Fenner of Martinsville charging him with attempting to pass a worthless check on the Lynchburg bank. Constable Megrue arrested Fenner and he was held to the grand jury in 600 dollars under bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Vanwert
Squire Layman
Edenton
Fred Fenner
Martinsville
Lynchburg
Megrue
Fenner
Death of Loveland Marshal R. T. Martin on Duty
Loveland mourns the death of R. T. Martin the town marshal and constable who served 27 years His passing occurred while he was serving a warrant of heart failure He leaves a widow and four children Funeral services are set for Friday in Miami township.
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Loveland
R. T. Martin
Miami
Sheriffs in Trouble Over Missing Farm Goods
Charles Sheriff and his wife, long known in Owensville, are bound over to the grand jury on charges of petit larceny. Missing items from local farmers include a side-hill plow, 20 young chicks, and several cans of cream. A vigil by around 20 neighbors led to the couple being captured returning with a cream can, with the Tri-State Butter company later contesting shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Tri-State
Government Declares River Front Ownership By Government
The Attorney General rules land along navigable streams between low water and the danger line belongs to the government. This shifts wharfage rights, ending charges to boats tying at banks and allowing free river frontage use. Coal operators and others may seek restitution for past payments.
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Ohio Valley
Bonaparte
April births in American wars reveal recurring conflicts
A historical note lists nineteen US wars and highlights ten begun in April. Wars include the War of Independence in 1776, Civil War in 1861, Mexican War in 1846, Spanish-American War in 1898, and the Philippine Insurrection in 1899, among others.
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Mexico
Who's Responsible A Jury Rules Against Wheel Maker
A Syracuse jury awarded E Wells Johnson of Amsterdam 8000 damages against a Detroit automobile company after a wheel broke causing a crash in 1909. Johnson sued to recover for injuries claiming the assembler bore liability rather than the wheel manufacturer. This test verdict concerned the auto industry nationwide.
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United States
Syracuse
N. Y
E. Wells Johnson
Amsterdam
Detroit
Johnson
County Boards of Complaint Named by State Tax Commission
The State Tax Commission will appoint County Boards of Complaint for all 88 counties. Each board will have three members including at least one from the county seat in rural areas. Salaries range from 8 to 10 dollars per day and terms align with tax reporting periods. Citizens are urged to file complaints about valuations with the county tax office.
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Cox Political Machine
State Tax Commission
Warnes
Juniors Entertain Seniors at Batavia Armory
Juniors hosted the Seniors in Batavia last Wednesday to mark the end of term. The Armory was decorated in black and orange with games and contests for all, and refreshments were served. Prof. Aultman, his wife, and Miss Stoltz attended.
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Batavia
Prof. Aultman
Deerfield Farm Women's Club Formed in Williamsburg Township
A new Deerfield Club was organized on April 20 at Mrs. C. B. Dudley's home in Williamsburg township. It has thirteen charter members and will adopt State topics. Officer slate includes Mrs. E. Dudley president, Mrs. J. H. Patterson vice president, Miss Laura Wacker secretary, Mrs. A. T. Prather treasurer, pianists Mrs. Karl Harm and Mabel Chaney, with Mabel Dudley as press reporter.
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Williamsburg Township
C. BE. Dudley
Deerfield Club
G. M. Keach
Williamsburg
E. Dudley
J. H. Patterson
Laura Wacker
A. T. Prather
Karl Harm
Mabel Chaney
Mabel Dudley
Amelia High School Commencement and Class Night Planned
Amelia public schools near term end with commencement on May 14 and class night May 15 at Amelia Town Hall. Programs include Orations by Carlos Hutson Harvey Minnich Lola Tatman and others, diploma presentations, and a two nights entertainment lineup with a Kentucky Belle class play cast led by Miss Mariah Douglass Audrey Boyce and Lola Tatman.
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Amelia Public
Amelia
A. O. Horney
Carlos
Hutson
Dollie L. Smith
Harvey C. Minnich
Ped
L. L
Dean State Normal
Lola F. Tatman
Fred L. Shields
Miami University
Oxford
Audria Boyce
Eupha Horney
Fred Shields
Carlos Hutson
Viola A. Mattox
Mariah Douglass
Pes Marie Edwards
Isabel Douglass
Miss Douglass
Audrey Boyce Marie van Harlinger
Isabel
Nk Eupha Horney
Wm. McMillen
Harold Lowe
Dr. Blake
Harold Denham
Miss Madden
Katie Schutter
John Cason Gordon
Jack Cason
Not Guilty Verdict in State of Ohio v Hare and Davis
The case State of Ohio vs W E Hare and A Davis, Brown County ex commissioners, ended last week with a not guilty verdict after two weeks of trial. The jury was out briefly. The trial, a test case, may decide the fate of related indictments. Judge Newby of Hillsboro presided in Georgetown.
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State of
Ohio
W. E. Hare
A. Davis
Brown County
Supreme Court
Newby
Hillsboro
Georgetown
Big New Richmond Decoration Day Set for May 30 1914
New Richmond residents prepare for May 30 1914 Decoration Day to lay the corner stone of the new schoolhouse. The ceremonies will mark a modern building expected to stand for years and be a source of local pride.
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New Richmond
Railroads Exonerated From 1918 Flood Damages
Ohio public utilities commission finds railroads not liable for shipments lost in the March 1918 flood, ruling the losses were an act of God. The decision covers several shipper cases as unpreventable. Mrs. Frank D. Warren has returned home after a hospital stay.
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Ohio
State Public Utilities Commission
Utilities Commission
Frank D. Warren
Milford Highs Triumph in Batavia Opener
Milford high school opened the baseball season in Batavia last Friday with the Bata via boys. Milford won 10 to 2 in a lopsided game. The small crowd came out despite short notice and cool weather.
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Milford High School
Batavia
Milford
Birthday Surprise Honoring Thos C Teal From Sunday School
Members from the Sunday school classes of Thos C Teal and E C Ely surprised Mr Teal on his birthday last Friday night. They spent a pleasant evening with refreshments, games, and other amusements. Miss Pearl Leonard presented a silk umbrella on behalf of the class. Teal teaches a ladies class at the M E Sunday school.
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Thos. C. Teal
E.C. Ely
Mr. Teal
Noted for Longevity In Batavia Healthful, Active Seniors
Batavia reports exceptional longevity with two residents over 90 and others past 80 and 70, all in good health. Friday marked Mrs John O Maley s 92nd birthday as friends gathered with ice cream cake and fruit for a pleasant evening, and she hopes to reach 100.
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Batavia
John O’maley
Bethel Opens League Season With Promising Exhibition
Baseball Sunday saw Bethel beat the Mohcians of Cincinnati 13 to 1 in a friendly as a prep for the season. The Bethel squad hopes for a large audience next Sunday to kick off the league schedule with solid entertainment.
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Bethel
Mohcians
Cincinnati
Bethel Boys
Postoffice Burglary at Cozaddale Leads to Damaged Safe
Burglars entered the Cozaddale postoffice early last week and stole 365 dollars plus 165 dollars in stamps. The safe was blown causing considerable damage in the room shared with Fred Elzroth's general store. No trace of the burglars has been found. Thefts of this kind are reported nationwide.
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Cozaddale
Fred Elzroth
Large County Teachers Examination Draws 84 Applicants
County school examiners faced a large class of 84 applicants last Saturday from across the county. The group included graduates just entering the field and renewals as the annual teachers’ examinations peak. Schools across the county are closing successful terms.
County Game Warden Checks For Violators In Batavia
The county game warden arrived in Batavia Sunday morning and began patrolling for illegal fishing or hunting. Reported activity suggests several violators may be fined. locals and city visitors enjoy long day fishing with decent catches.
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Batavia
Pleasant surprise marks Murphy anniversary in Milford
Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Murphy of Milford enjoyed a 20th wedding anniversary surprise party last week with about two guests. Miss Elizabeth Applegate of Xenia visited with her parents, accompanied by Miss Vera Hildebrant.
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D. W. Murphy
Milford
Elizabeth Applegate
Xenia
Vera Hildebrant
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