09 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1912
Page
1
The Clermont county grand jury met Monday October 7 at 9 o'clock with Judge Frank Davis presiding. Foreman A F Kayser of Moscow took the oath after Elmer Shields filled the vacancy. The jury was instructed on duties, secrecy, and enforcing the corrupt practices law to prevent vote buying.
The 59th regiment reunion at Bethel on October 5 drew about 1500 attendees with 75 members registered and 95 from other commands. Col. M. J. Holter was elected president and Senator Foraker spoke after a busy program including songs, readings, and a patriotic address. The next reunion is set for Highland Park on the first Saturday in October 1918.
A rare treat for music lovers as John Davis of Cincinnati with Alice Gardner and John Dunne perform at the Presbyterian church Friday evening. The free concert opens the newly installed pipe organ and promises one of Batavia's most delightful entertainments.
The article explains that constitutional amendment No 20 requiring a common pleas judge for each county does not take effect in Clermont now. Counties under sixty thousand may decide to abolish probate judges, but changes are deferred until existing terms expire. Here probate judge is elected for four years this November, and common pleas judge for two years, delaying operation by two and four years respectively.
G BAMBACH states he will not seek renomination as Common Pleas Judge due to travel difficulties and family wish. He emphasizes continued public interest, not retirement, and hopes to meet friends to combat vice and wrong with charity.
A Clermont County report praises the Republican slate for fall offices as composed of farmers and businesspeople, none professional politicians. It argues they will serve faithfully, avoid building a political machine, and urges taxpayers to judge their worthiness before voting.
The Batavia Woman's Club opened its year with 85 members present at Miss Lillian Robinson's home last Saturday. A reading of The Genius of Shakespeare by Miss Baum and The Song of the Water Mill by Mrs. Nellie Griffith highlighted the program. The Travelogues session, led by Mrs. H. L. Nichols and followed by several members, described summer outings in descriptive detail.
A critical editorial attacks Clermont County Democrats over five empty funds in the county treasury. It alleges mismanagement and blames cuts in the Dow Liquor tax for fiscal strain, urging voters to back Republicans in the upcoming November election. The piece highlights welfare cuts, deteriorating roads, and unpaid vouchers. It calls for accountability and alleges taxpayer burdens.
A transfer wagon fatally strikes the two year old son of Paul Kautz in Georgetown as he tried to cross to reach a playmate. The mother, a recent illness survivor, witnesses the tragedy and dies from the shock. The driver is exonerated of blame. The father works as a tobacco buyer from Virginia.
The Clermont County Board of School Examiners last Saturday unanimously exonerated Miss Mae Brown of charges of immoral conduct as a teacher. Brown, primary teacher at Branch Hill School, faced possible certificate revocation. Rhinehardt serves as superintendent.
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