This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1913
Page
4
In Batavia Ohio an editorial attacks Coxism and calls for consistent policy from national leadership. The piece contrasts gold standard and free silver, critiques sugar tariffs, and warns that voters will decide the next presidential election on the cost of living and Democratic performance.
Colonel Bryan states after deducting expenses his profit from the chautauqua season just closed was 6500 dollars. He recalls seven whole week days taken from his public service work and asks if he returns the 269 dollars drawn for those days, how much more will he have to protect old age.
Governor Cox’s first cabinet round table sees Donahey Brennan and Hogan oppose his advances while he pushes progressive measures and backs the short ballot proposal to be voted on this fall per the Cincinnati Enquirer report.
At a Columbiana County farmer’s picnic Governor Cox faced criticism as farmers denounced the expansion of appointive offices and reduced local participation. A farmer named Van Morris read a resolution condemning the policy, and it passed unanimously, reflecting broad concern over state governance.
Common Judicial Court jurors for October term named including David Lindsey Daniel Apple Henry Bergman Jr and others notified to appear at 9 am on Monday October 13 1913. Marriage licenses issued William White Norwood and Grace E Dunn New Richmond F L Myers Chillicothe and Mae Heisel Loveland. Wills filed detail the will of William F Hoffmeister of Pierce township dated December 16 1909 and estate dispositions including a 53 acre farm to August Hoffmeister and shares to Hoffmeister siblings with specific bequests and residuary distribution. Executorship to August Hoffmeister with alternates. Real estate transfers noted and various parcels listed with buyers and prices.
A long list of real estate transfers across Milford Tate and Batavia Townships in Clermont County. Names include S. M. Hudson, Joseph T. Combs, Clement Bates, Willard M. Vail, Anton Giesel Jr., Beulah C. Hales, Susanna Pattison, George W. Lytle, Wm. S. Davis, Margaret M. Behymer, Lucy Vance, George Brintzinghoffer, Maude W. Martin, Bessie D. Glancy, Herman Hulick, Flora B. Kirgan, Mitchell Friedman, Lucinda L. Rapp, Emma J. Akers, Glénn M. Rose, Louisa A. Smith, Theodore E. Young, Millard Dennison, John Kyle, Home for Incurables, Tillie Guise, Maude Townsley, John Kennedy, J. G. Beach, Elisabeth J. Prather, Emma J. Page, and more. Prices range from $1 to $2600 with acreage up to 80 acres. Also includes a printing bid notice for Clermont County elections.
Clermont County Club hosts a Halloween party Friday evening October 31 at Jas R Hicks home. Admission is 10 cents with lunch. tickets available at the Post Office. Activities include a gypsy tent camp fire fish pond and games for all.
In Ohio, over 118000 children in rural and city schools study agriculture. The Cahill law of 1911 spurred four district supervisors and rapid growth from 1560 students in 1909 to 117505 in 1912, with rural and urban districts adopting agronomy, stock judging, and crop science.
The text urges voters in this county and neighboring areas to nominate men with real estate experience and sound judgment. It warns against choosing novices and recommends a builder or someone who has bought and sold property, noting the old law still stands.
Jesse Ellis Post No. 740 G A R in Batavia thanks Mr and Mrs F B Holter for donating Col M J Holter’s library. The 140 volumes contain original orders from great generals guiding Civil War army movements in the sixties. Com mander E Burdsall and adjutant A M Dimmit note the priceless record.
Authorities have inspected the Perintown to Milford project and found plans and specifications were not followed. Contractors face costly rework, with officials set to compel the work to be done over. It is cheaper to redo to spec than push ahead without compliance.
G. M. Roudebustis of Newtonsville, a top stock raiser and land owner in Clermont County and large bank shareholder, attended the Farmers National Congress convention at Plano Illinois last week as the sole southwestern Ohio delegate. He is W. F. Roudebush’s brother.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Hauck hosted a Sunday gathering for former O S S O Home pupils in Xenia. Attendees included Fred Wooley and Francis Wooley from Cincinnati, and Miss Ida May Wooley. Jennie Weber and Ora Frazier Geo E Lewis and Wm M Waite were also present. Mrs Hauck and daughter Laura arranged a fine dinner.
The Second M. E. church in East Batavia reported a successful rally last Sunday with strong attendance and superb weather. Talks were appropriate and instructive. praise goes to the members and pastor for creating an elegant church home that benefits the congregation and the town, Rev. McPheeters leading as pastor.
Last Saturday Charles Miller driving his son in law's team of iron gray horses along Main Street lost grip on the lines. He fell from the wagon while trying to regain them and injured his back as the horses and a stopping buggy containing Dan Tate and Norman Burnet were struck. No one was seriously hurt.
The state funds five institutes per county per year upon proper application. Officials seek to know how many have been requested in Clermont and encourage holding one at the county seat with ample facilities. Stakeholders are urged to act quickly while opportunities remain.
A four year old boy at a Bethel area home was injured when a barn door along a track fell from its bearings crushing his leg. He was taken to a Cincinnati hospital where doctors hope to save the limb and prevent lifelong disability.
The author alleges President Wilson suspended civil service laws to appoint Annie F. Rennick a $1000 clerkship in the State Department, daughter‑in‑law of the man who shared his law partnership. The piece warns the tactic could be used in rural districts for political ends.
State authorities state township clerks have no badges and hunters must obtain them elsewhere. The Ohio Fish and Game Commission notes badges will not be supplied due to lack of explicit legal authorization, leaving each hunter to provide his own badge.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.