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A column notes court entries as they appear of record at the public building. Some entries are described as pleasant while others as sad. Cupid plays a part in some instances as may be seen.
27 May 1903
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1903
Page
1
A column notes court entries as they appear of record at the public building. Some entries are described as pleasant while others as sad. Cupid plays a part in some instances as may be seen.
Albert Young versus Mary E Young awards adultery based divorce with dower rights removed and quit claim deed to real estate. custody of minor children to plaintiff and costs. Joseph Cain versus Ida Winters et al confirms sale proceeds distribution including delinquent tax certificate holder and attorney fees. Mary E Terrell versus James W Terrell grants exclusive custody and costs. Jury commissioners appointed for one year. Jacob Drusell versus Jacob McK Drusell and Helen A Drusell decree declares deed a trust. H P Williams versus George Wyatt et al set for hearing May 28. New case filings include First National Bank Batavia versus Frederick and Philomena Corliss for $89.10 plus interest and Levi M Clark versus Martha Norris et al partition.
Real estate transfers listed include Sarah E. Cain by sheriff to Joseph Cain in Naville for 3210.04 dollars. Charles Ernst to the C and C T Co for 4 acre at 262.50. Aaron Leming to the C and C T Co for 3 acres at 100. Charles Q. Hains to Lucien M. Dawson for 2 acres at 125. John W Ubbo Frank Uhl to Herman Thiel for 15 1/2 acres at 500. Frank Uhl to Herman Thiel for 18 acres 24 poles at 600. J A Daugherty to Ella J Laverman for 57/4 acres at 200 and other considerations. Lida Behymer to John Bunn and others for part of in let No 15 Batavia at 2050.
Letters of administration and testamentary granted to multiple executors including Sarah J. Stump Martha Troy and Emma Selby, with inventories filed. Guardianships, final accounts, citations motions, lunacy inquest, and various wills named. Wills of Martha Willison and Sarah Avey described with beneficiaries and real estate dispositions.
Memorial Day activities span Batavia to Loveland with decorated graves, church services, and veterans’ roll calls. Speeches by Rev. Billman Rev. Burdsall Rev. Winkler and others mark ceremonies from Laurel to Maplewood and Olive Branch.
Clermont county Republicans met in Batavia on Tuesday and selected eight delegates and eight alternates to represent the county at the State convention next Wednesday and Thursday. The temporary chair was Geo W McMurehy with Fritz W Thomas as secretary. The five man committee named eight delegates and eight alternates, no resolutions or contests were reported, and harmony prevailed.
In Cleveland on May 26 M A Hanna says he will not oppose the Ohio Republican State Convention endorsing President Roosevelt and his administration. He telegraphs his approval to the President. In Washington J B Foraker praises Hanna's stance and predicts no clash, urging Republicans to back Hanna and win a statewide victory.
Mary Frazee Young of Bethel wed Squire Walker. Clifford C. Mosley 23 lineman from New Richmond married Bertha E. Blackburn 17 with consent from New Richmond. Rev Herm Charles H. Lanham 29 stonecutter of Heathcity officiated with Luella Hill 29 of Felicity. Rev Swope presided.
Invitations issued for Batavia High School commencement on June 3 with 13 graduates. No address due to evening program. Batavia Orchestra to provide music. The program includes marches, overtures, songs, and readings by students such as Eva Thurston Clark, Allen Wright Ashburn Jr, Clara Elizabeth Roudebush, Mabelle Johnson, and others, followed by diploma presentations and benediction. Baccalaureate sermon is scheduled for May 31 at Presbyterian Church by Rev Howard Billmap.
The article notes a renewed Ohio ex rel Williams v Wyatt Sutton Wood case set for Thursday May 28 1903. It roars about county political factions and alleges Democratic gangs and treasury corruption while tax-payers bear the costs and says the hearing will test the committee's financial state ment report.
Personal effects of the late Mrs. Mary J. Hulick and her daughter Emma to be sold at the homestead on Monday June 1 at 10 a m. The sale includes household furniture farm and garden tools carriages a driving horse hay grain cider mill feed cutter stoves dishes beds carpets chairs tables and more. Auctioneer H R Sweet to conduct a wide assortment of ready bargains.
Horace Greeley urged go west young man. The article argues today’s army offers better pay, housing, food, clothing, and life prospects. It notes recruiting stations planned for Greenville Van Wert Sidney Lima Hillsboro Athens and Greenfield.
The couple Charles J Swing and his wife marked fifty years of marriage and seventy six years of residence in the same Bethel house. Their children and relatives gathered after a Sunday May 17 celebration with a grand dinner and reflections on both the wedding and the golden anniversary.
A stranger named Williams opened a store in Sabina, advertised heavily, sold goods then vanished with empty shelves and unpaid rents. The incident leaves creditors and newspapers with unpaid ad fees as the bulk of debt reportedly rests with wholesale merchants.
Henry O Conrey died at home in Wiggonsville on Tuesday May 19 1908 aged 75 born in Felicity July 4 1828. He married Elisabeth Rogers of Highland County at age 21. Formerly a public school teacher he later ran a milling business leaving six children.
In many neighborhoods deaths from colic or cholera morbus occur before medical help arrives. A reliable remedy should be kept at hand. Chamberlain's Volic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has saved many lives and eased pain. For sale by all druggists.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a cure for constipation biliousness and liver troubles. The toned claims say the pills gently stimulate secretions move bowels and restore gland strength with continual use preventing recurrence. Nash's Pharmacy carries the product.
Report covers several traction projects around Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Milford and Eastern Traction Co appoints George E. Fisher to build Cincinnati to Blanchester, with surveys near Newtonville. Loveland to Madeira trolley plans linked to Cincinnati traction. Loveland & Cincinnati Traction Co formed with 50000 capitalization. Construction advances Milford to Loveland. nine mile stretch to be completed in months. rail laying underway. Also mentions Hagee's Cordial oil tonic misrepresented as greasy.
The fifth annual session convened at Milford’s Presbyterian church with a morning program including minutes, case reports, and papers on cancer diagnosis and abortion, plus committee appointments and officer elections. An afternoon program featured new member admissions, treasurer and committee reports, volunteer papers, and a surgeon’s address, ending with adjournment amid strong attendance and broad interest.
Lula Hadley once served as chamber maid at an Indianapolis hotel frequented by Booker T. Washington and President Roosevelt. She quit her duties over racial prejudice and was later dismissed. Last week she was found asleep, chloroformed, and robbed of 43 dollars, a misfortune the article links to her prior refusal to complete Booker's bed.
The firm operates a new machine works in West Batavia with foot and power lathes as its main product and capacity to build any known machine from egg-beater to automobile. Seven skilled workers are employed now, with plans to expand tenfold in five years as demand grows. The plant already pays well.
Joseph Surdo writes the operetta to be produced at Hyde Park Hall Cincinnati on June 16. Surdo is famed in the county for violin mastery. Miss Kate Ricker wrote the lyrics and critics praise both music and story. Many Clermont residents will attend.
Rev W W Coddell deputy grand master of Ohio will preach a Masonic sermon at the Second M E church Batavia Ohio on Sunday June 21 1908 at 230 pm under Norfolk lodge No 0 F and A M. Refreshments at 12 noon. Round trip fare from Cincinnati on N and W road with trains leaving 8 am and returning Batavia 731 pm for Mason families.
A group surveying the Cincinnati Milford and Loveland interurban entered private grounds near Milford and cut down over 160 trees leaving route pegs. Irwin vows reprisals as rights of way battles continue. Also a Newtonsville tribute recalls 15 local soldiers from one family who died in war.
Mrs Laura Kain widow of Charles Kain died last Thursday morning at her Main Street residence in Batavia aged 66. She leaves four children, two brothers and a sister Mrs Dial and was buried from her home with interment in Union Cemetery. The article notes her cancer battle and cherished character.
The Clermont Medical Society held a well attended session at Jameson's Hall Batavia on Wednesday presided over by Dr F C Curry. Dr Edwin Ricketts Cincinnati presented a paper Is specialism a necessity In our profession and K T A Mitchell Owensville spoke on eclampsia. Minutes by Dr BE Ireton Marathon recorded the lively meeting.
Alston Michigan May 25 Houghton county records a striking medical case. Mr Jame Culet of the place suffered twenty years from rheumatism and kidney trouble after trying many physicians and medicines he found relief only after using 42 boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills he declares they drove out all rheumatism and made him feel like a new man he highly recommends the remedy.
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