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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1913

Page

3

Warden Rejects Bloodhounds For Prison Recapturing

Convicts at the Ohio penitentiary escape supervision from the state stone quarries near the Columbus State hospital. David Bowers and Jacob Cummins are at large as authorities search for them. Warden Preston E. Thomas vows humane methods and will not call bloodhounds as part of recapture efforts.

Union News Service Columbus Ohio Penitentiary Preston E. Thomas Columbus State Hospital Liberty David Bowers Seneca County Jacob E. Cummins Washington County Bowers Thomas

Red Cross Flood Relief Fund Planned for Ohio Valley

Columbus reports Red Cross flood relief will distribute about 1.8 million dollars with 500000 already paid to the Miami Scioto Muskingum and Sandusky river valleys. Dayton will receive 50000 and Columbus half that amount. Hamilton Zanesville Middletown and Tiffin also receive aid as work heads toward completion in about a month.

Columbus Red Cross Miami Scioto Muskingum Sandusky Ohio River Valley Dayton Hamilton Zanesville Middletown Tiffin

Dr Arthur B Smith faces extended jail stay pending trial

Springfield Ohio reports Dr Arthur B Smith accused of poisoning his first wife Florence Cavileer Smith must remain jailed through the hot months as Judge F M Hagan orders no court cases heard until after July 3. A new trial is planned for September 9. Smith has been jailed since last October.

Springfield Arthur B. Smith Florence Cavileer-Smith F. M. Hagan Smith

Red Cross Official Leaves Dayton for New York

Dr. E. T. Devine heads Red Cross work in Dayton preparing to depart for New York. The effort has spent 157000 and aided 4000 families, with cash distributed not more than 30000. Ministers were asked to report unassisted families. Headquarters closed at the YMCA.

Dayton E. T. Devine Red Cross New York

Lightning Causes Panic in Springfield Dance Hall

Two storms struck Springfield Ohio causing a fatality of a child and injuries to a bride during a dance hall panic. Lightning hit the Detroit Toledo and Ironton depot at Tremont City destroying the station and causing a loss of 1000 dollars. Mrs Mary Dawson dancing was knocked down sustaining serious injuries.

Springfield Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Tremont City Mary Dawson

State Examiner Investigates Gallia Infirmary Misconduct

Gallipolis Ohio special examiner John A Bliss from the state bureau of accounting arrives to probe alleged irregularities in current management of the Gallia infirmary and the old board of directors. He will also review county commissioners’ transactions at the request of Prosecuting Attorney Merriman and the State Auditor Donahey.

Gallipolis John A. Bliss State Bureau of Accounting Donahey M. F. Merriman

Purchase of Shaker farm solidified by union conference

Union Village Ohio Warren county Shaker farm purchase nearly approved by United Brethren general conference at Decatur with option to sell parts. The Quincy orphanage and home in Quincy Pennsylvania and Col R M Baker home in Otterbein Los Angeles County California will also be recognized by the conference.

Union Village Warren County United Brethren General Conference Decatur Quincy Col. R. M. Baker Otterbein Los Angeles County Cal

Goggles Save Eyes Warn Ohio Employers

The state liability board of awards urges Ohio employers to use goggles in metal trades to prevent eye injuries. Goggles cost eight to twenty-five cents, far cheaper than eye damage costs. The board considers new rules for protective eyewear ahead of the September industrial commission. In forty-one accidents reported in one day six involved eye damage, underscoring the risk and potential state fund savings.

Columbus State Liability Board of Awards Ohio Industrial Commission

Young Men's Christian Association Opens 39th International Meet

In Cincinnati Music Hall 1500 delegates begin the 39th international convention of the YMCA of North America with record attendance. The evangelical test question is resolved after six years of debate by expert leaders from the United States and Canada. Delegates arrive from nearly all U S states, Canadian provinces, Hawaii, and the Philippines.

Cincinnati Young Men’s Christian Associations of North America Music Hall Canada Union Hawaii Philippines

Baxter found not guilty in Columbus bank funds case

In Columbus Ohio former State Superintendent of Banks Frank E Baxter was found not guilty by Judge E B Kinkead after the jury returned a verdict clearing him of taking 37500 dollars from the Columbus Savings and Trust Co and moving funds to New York to liquidate personal debt.

Columbus Frank E. Baxter Common Pleas E. B. Kinkead Columbus Savings and Trust Co New York

Survey of Miami River Heads To Complete Topographic Map

Acting on Representative Warren Gard request the geological survey sent Topographical Engineers Charles W. Goodlive and Harrington to survey the Miami river and headwaters. Albert H. Horton joins from Newport Kentucky to assist. They will map flood country establish high and low water lines and collect data.

Hamilton, O Warren Gard Hamilton Geological Survey Charles W. Goodlive Harrington Miami River Albert H. Horton Newport Washington

Prison Demon Hurley Rearrested at Prison Gates

Otis Hurley alias J L Cramer once called the Prison Demon by guards at the Ohio penitentiary was arrested by Green county authorities at the gates as he was released from a two year sentence. He has escaped the penitentiary twice and was confined in a steel cage during a prior sentence. He will be tried in Greene county on a horse stealing charge.

Columbus, O Otis Hurley J. L. Cramer Green County Hurley Greene County

Auto Turned Turtle After Tire Blowout Killing Woman

In Marysville Ohio an automobile driven by John Wallace blew a tire near Cumminsville. The car turned turtle. Mrs. Janes Norris, 20, was killed and had been married a year. J P Norris is fatally injured. Occupants Wallace and B B Pyers were seriously hurt.

Marysville John Wallace Cumminsville Janes Norris J. P. Norris Mr. Wallace B. B. Pyers Norris

Doctor Killed Driving Into Hidden Rope

Leetonia Ohio Dr S R McCreedy 56 died instantly when his car struck a rope stretched across Main Street at Pine Street. The rope caught under his chin breaking his neck in a freak accident as he hurried to a call.

Proposal to Change Route for New Railroad Line

The International Mining and Manufacturing Co of London considers altering its proposed railroad from Toledo to pass through South Webster Scioto County to access rich mineral lands owned by W E B Tripp. The change was discussed at a Toledo directors meeting after receiving a letter from President Eli B Bingham.

Hamden International Mining and Manufacturing Co London England Toledo Eli B. Bingham Portsmouth Gallipolis Webster Scioto C County W. EB. Tripp

Salvation Misconceptions in the Lutheran and Wesleyan Legacy

The article critiques modern views of salvation after Luther and Wesley, arguing salvation comes through the blood of Jesus Christ. It examines three mistaken notions: salvation by evolution, salvation by right living without acknowledging God, and salvation by mere church membership, urging true faith and personal devotion as the core.

England Great Britain Lord Jesus Christ Jesus Christ Earth Alfred Tennyson Paul God Christ Rockwell

1,000 Settlers A Day Boost Winnipeg Population Boom

The article notes a steady influx of settlers from the UK and Europe into Canada West, with Winnipeg described as the busiest American city last week. German and Scandinavian arrivals led the flow, while Britain and Scotland sent large contingents. US settlers pursue 160 acre homesteads for six months yearly, securing deeds after three years. An anecdote about a servant trust and a proverb about a rolling stone closes the piece.

United Kingdom Europe Winnipeg Prairie Provinces America Manitoba Canada West Germany Scandinavia British Isles Old Land Canada Scotland Dominion Caledonia United States Elsie de Wolfe Colony Club New Servant Trust Philippines Honolulu San Francisco

Rash Spreads From Face To Arms Cleared By Cuticura

Miss Katherine McCallister of Indianapolis describes a rash that began on her face and spread to arms and back causing itching and sleepless nights. After failing other remedies she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and recovered within about eighteen to twenty days. Free samples offered with $2 mail order Skin Book from Cuticura, Dept L, Boston.

Road Ave Indianapolis Ind Katherine McCallister Dept. L Boston

Strengthening Glassware with Saltwater Boiling and Cooling

To reduce brittleness a glass piece is boiled in a weak salt solution then allowed to cool gradually. The process aims to temper the glass by controlled heating and slow cooling.

Red Cross Ball Blue Praised For Efficient Washing

A brief note extols Red Cross Ball Blue as a thrift washing aid, claiming it can wash twice as many clothes as rival products. The ad urges readers to skip other brands and save money during tight budgets.

Red Cross Ady

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