Graft Claims Raise Taxpayer Alarm in Clermont County
A Clermont County political dispute centers on county contracts awarded without bids. Prosecutor William Ellis and W O Lytle face backlash as supporters accuse the commissioners of overruling legitimate bids. The article urges lawful remedies including injunctions, warrants denial, and taxpayer suits to stop alleged misuses of public funds.
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Es County
William Ellis
W. O. Lytle
Clermont Democrat
Clermont County
Esus
Foster
Steve Cramer
Hutchinson, Hawkins and
Ernst
Bishop
Eee
Bish
Kearne
Polie
Urs
City Council approves ordinances and fills key posts
At Monday night’s council meeting the body passed several ordinances. Charles Crane resigned as marshal to take a better position in Cla Olonat. Harry Dustin was named health officer and a street commissioner position remains to be filled. Sidewalk bonds sold to Elisha Hawking of New Richmond for just over $4,000.
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Charles Crane
Marehal
Claolonat
Harry Dustin
Elisha ‘Hawking
New Richmond
Catholic chapel service in Batavia next Sunday morn
A Catholic chapel service will be held at the Batavia chapel next Sunday morning at ball pant 0.
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Batavia
Reunion of the 59th Ohio Volunteers Draws 8000 at Highland Park
The Last The Best Home Comers and Veterans of the 59th Ohio Volunteers merge two events into one reunion at Highland Park drawing about 8,000 attendees. Gen Holter chairs, E C Thomas distributes badges, Chickamauga notes and a Foraker speech highlight a day of ceremonies, songs, and thanks to Clermont County veterans.
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59Th
Dayton
Clermont
Wm. Salt
Baker
Bethel Band
Corbin
Louise Abbott
Chickamauga
Senator Foraker
A. West
City
Union Township
Behymer
Los Angeles
Pierce Township
Rev
Alen J. Smith
Ada University
Ohio Township
O.N. Browning
Monroe
Prather
Franklin
D. Lee Aultman
Tate
Gen. Holter
Batavia
J. ©. McMath
Chicago
Washing Township
Smittie
Cincinnati
Main Street
Elma Townsley
Wo‘welub
Destructive blaze devastates Loveland and New Richmond area
A major fire destroyed half a block of Loveland businesses including Tift’s paint and undertaking, Dr Wakefield’s stable, Militzer’s bakery and Heizel’s saloon, with Dr Bishop’s barn also burned later. Losses totaled thousands with no insurance for the Tift firm and Dormer Bros knitting works wiped out, 100 workers left jobless as rebuilding plans begin.
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Loveland
Tifts
Dr. Wakefield
Militzer
Heizel
Dr. Bishop
Kibbey
Bishop Coe
Kibby
Titt Undertaking Establishment
Wakefield
Peter Heizel
Dormer Bros
Homecoming Visitors Gather in Batavia and Point Pleasant
A Batavia homecoming draws a modest crowd with many visitors staying at Highland Park or surrounding towns. Notables include Mrs. Hannah Day, George Anderson, Ed Nash, J. C. McMath, Dr. Tom Hulick, Anna Kerr Wayland, John Wayland, and Gen. Corbin among others. The Point Pleasant event featured speeches by Gov. Harris, Gen. Corbin, Gen. Grant, and Judge James Swing.
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Highland Park
Point Pleasant
Hannah Day
Cincinnati
George Anderson
Hamilton
Wright Murphy
Gus Hays
Edward Shipley
A. M. Dimmitt
Mary Livengood
Davis House
Frank Apple
Ashland
Kentucky
Grace Corbin
Wilmington
Marguerite Ashburn
Alice Hill
Hartwell
J. H. Fairman
Clifford
Will Kain
Ed Kain
Chicago
Ed Nash
Nash
U. S
U. S. Mail Service
W. P. Fishback
Lizzie Johnson
P. F. Swing
Carrie Swing
Macdonald
Daniel Hamilton
Hamilton House
Anna Kerr Wayland
Kate Kerr Cower
Grace Dustin Hedrich
Dakota
Nancy Medary
Indiana
Mary Thompson
Willie Guest
Georgetown
J.C. McMath
Will Cade
Miamisburg
Germantown
Will Kam
Wil Mamieburg
Howard Silcott
Mansfield
Avondale
Business Men’s Club
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Jenole Corbin
Corner Fifth
Wood Streeze
George Aultman
84 Brigade
Sterling Moore
Cinginnett
Julia Dimmitt
Xenia
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John Kerr
Clermont Sun
Ohio State Register
Washington D. H
Lynchburg
Ora Everhart
Lafayette
Williamsburg
Clermont
Foraker
George R. Griffin
Spener
John Grant
Texas
Annie Grant
Kansas
John Stiles
G. A. Frazier
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Tom M Hulick
Evanston
A. H. Clark
Josephine Hulick
Smith Townsley
Demonsville
L. B. Leeds
N. Browning
Clinton Republican
Grace Ballard
Ballard
Harry Brunaugh
Indianapolis
Journal
Jennie (Eulase) Moreton
San Francisco
J. D. Moreton
Mise Carrie
Musical College
Gov. Harris
Corbin
Grant
James B. Swing
Judge Swing
Fred D. Grant
Eliza Conner
Col
Melville Hayes
Eye Cut Out Terrible Injury to Jackson Farmer
Prominent Jackson Township farmer Frank Stymets suffered a severe accident while cutting corn when a knife blade slipped and severed his eye. He was bleeding heavily and taken home for medical aid with the eye reportedly needing removal. His son-in-law was working nearby at the time.
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Frank Stymets
Jackson Township
Stymets
McMath Speaks on The Law to Clermont Bar
In a rainy Monday night gathering at the courthouse Hon. J C McMath of Chicago addressed Clermont lawyers and literati on The Law and Lawyers. Judges Swing Parrott and Davis and Rev Burdeau praised the address and the audience gave a standing vote of thanks to the speaker.
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Court House
J.C. McMath
Chicago
Clermont
Addreva
Woman's Club Opens New Season With Robinson as Hostess
The first regular meeting of the Woman's Club will be held on Saturday October 12 with Mia J P Robinson serving as hostess.
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Woman's Club
Mia J. P. Robinson
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