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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1912

Page

4

Candidates Named In County Primary Battle For November Ballot

The county primary yielded Roosevelt delegates Baum and Shawhan with a small margin while Henry M Brown led the county ticket. District results show Fess likely to lead in the district with the official count deciding other offices including Dunn for representative and Joseph for probate judge. Roosevelt carried most districts in the state though returns were slow and ballots erratic.

Roosevelt Taft Clermont County Baum Shawhan Henry M. Brown Shoup D. Fess Alexander Dunn General Assembly Harding William A. Joseph Harry 8. Cole H. 8. Stevenson Paul M.rapp John T. Barr Day Dale L. M. Rodgers Anstead Ernst and Irwin D. L. Barr Dennis Maxfield A. D. Spence

Primary county vote yields close races for county offices

In the Democratic primary the county vote produced tight contests for key posts. Delegates to the national convention went to Denver and Lingo. Hempstead led for representative to Congress. Earl Ertel led for probate judge. W. R. Walker for clerk of courts. Louis I. Craver for prosecutor. Eli H. Speidel for sheriff. J. Williams for auditor. W. H. Aiken for treasurer, between Horan and Ireton. Official counts await final results to settle treasurer and clerk nominations. Wilson won the county by a small margin amid statewide hints of optimism.

Denver Lingo Congress Hempstead General Assembly Earl Ertel W. R. Walker Louis I. Craver Eli H. Speidel Charles J. Williams W. H. Aiken Horan Ireton Bennett Fridman Meyers EK. H. Thiery Clemons Huntington Purkhiser Wilson Harmon

Theater Owner Sparks First 1784 Mail Coach Revolution

John Palmer of Bath urged authorities to start fast mail coaches after seeing four day travel for actors from London. Coaches were built for speed and drawn by England’s fastest animals, sparking a rapid mail service change. Mr and Mrs Kramer welcome a baby boy born Tuesday night.

John Palmer Bath England London

Court actions include specific performance and real estate cases

Nellie Bateman and Charles Bateman sue Mary Brammer for specific performance and $685.33 with interest. Julia Strider sues Sarah Ruttencutter for real estate and $400 with interest. Other items include verdicts, decrees for subdivision surveys, juror commissions, and notices of nonresident service.

Nellie Bateman Charles H. Bateman Mary F. Brammer D. W. Murphy G. A. Minten Julia A. Strider Sarah Frances Ruttencutter Eli H. Speidel Stewart & Stewart John McKenzie The E. T. Thompson Ella Cunnings L. H. Leonard Henry Gibbs D. R. Scatterday John Hawkins M. F. McNutt John S. Parrott J. C. Ginnings M. E. Applegate Peter McCormick John L. Marsh Clermont County Mary Blackwell C. M. & L. Traction Co

Local marriage licenses and real estate transfers listed

Marriage licenses issued for Russell L. Frazier and Bessie M. Campbell in Locust Ridge Williamsburg, and Charles H. Burton with Mary May Dufbach Milford. Appointments include Louise M. Hogemeyer as administratrix de bonis non and guardian Charles L. Martin for Katie Belle Young. Real estate transfers include Rudolph Maurer to Frank R. Crowe for 11 acres in Monroe Township for $1. Sophia Schafer to Sheridan Davis et al. for 20 acres in Miami Township for $2,800. Harvey G. Williams to Wm A. Brown for 12 acres in Stonelick Township for $2,500. and other transfers in Ohio Townships with amounts listed, culminating in Viola M. Price to The Woodbury Elliott Grain Co. for parts of lots in New Richmond for $3,000.

Russell L. Frazier Locust Ridge Bessie M. Campbell Williamsburg Charles H. Burton Middletown Mary May Dufbach Milford Louise M. Hogemeyer John Hogemeyer Charles L. Martin Katie Belle Young Rudolph Maurer Frank R. Crowe Monroe Sophia Schafer Sheridan Davis Miami Harvey G. Williams Wm. A. Brown Stonelick Harry Weidenborn Caroline C. Bower Ohio Corrie B. Gaddis Etta I. Jones Pierce Edward 8. Thacker Miamiville Robinson Ella Robinson Charles A. Voss New Richmond Mary E. Bainum J. D. F. Zumverde Nellie F James W. Davis Felicity Franklin Tp Lorenz Dolling Batavia Tp Viola M. Price Woodbury Elliott Grain Co

German Lass Weeps Over Fear of Rival Suitors

Satirical vignette shows a German girl on a steam ship pier weeping as she fears her lover may not return and another man may propose before he comes back.

Fraulein

Bombing Attack Near Lisbon Official and Family Escape

A Lisbon Portugal official and his family narrowly escaped death when a dynamite bomb was thrown into their dining room during a meal. The official and his wife were seriously injured, while their two children escaped unharmed.

Lisbon Portugal

Colombo marriage questioned after gender swap joke

A recent Colombo ceremony sparked scrutiny after the bride dressed as the groom and the groom masqueraded as the bride. The couple were not identified until after the unusual practical joke had been carried out, raising questions about the validity of the marriage.

Colombo Ceylon

Fletcher's Castoria and Other 19th Century Notices

A paste of ad style notices: Castoria for children claims, a British doctor praises poor children’s teeth, Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for injuries, an Irish driver comedy about blueing fluid, Doan’s Regulats for bilious attacks, Adam Smith inkstand seen in Kirkcaldy, and Lang Toun plans a museum for Fifeshire Scotland.

British Medical Journal Adam Smith Kirkcaldy Fifeshire Scotland

Longfellow Married His Heroine

American writer Longfellow wed a heroines figure from his tale. His second wife, the Hyperion heroine, died tragically in 1861 by fire. The text promotes Chamberlain's tablets for digestion and appetite, claiming widespread benefit and drugstore availability.

Longfellow America Hyperion

Nothing to Worry About In Cistern Comment

A Hampton's Magazine excerpt shows a nervous boarder asking about open cistern danger. A complacent reply claims the cistern is not used for drinking water, implying safety from the hazard. The brief exchange captures a rural attitude toward unsafe water sources.

Hampton’s Magazine

Sale of Bonds Owensville Ohio May 31 1912

Sealed proposals for bonds of Owensville Village Clermont County Ohio totaling 1100 dollars will be received by the Village Clerk until 6 pm May 31 1912. Bonds issued to pay sidewalk construction costs and related village expenses bear 5 percent interest, maturing 1 to 19 years from April 5 1912. Bids require $50 certified check and specify bond count and bid amount.

Owensville Clermont State of Ohio Covnone Sai Village Broadway Banner C. A. Lafferty Lecroy J. Key City DeWitt County Illinois Richebrune Rigolot Proes Jupiter Vidocq Nogent H. E. Wise Pt. Isabel, O Caseaday Moscow Isabel Percheron Stock Co Frank Jarman H. E. Wils8 F. McKinley France E. Moots Normal My Stable Lorado Chas J. Rosselot Bell Phone No. 511 Facependenshone Fayetteville

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