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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1902
Page
4
The Clermont newspapers clash over Democratic figures and candidates. The Clermont Sun and The Courier spar over allegations of corrupt officials, undisclosed accounts, and who supports John Davis versus Penn Williams.
The article critiques Sumner Myers and rivals in Clermont county politics, opposing Dutch slurs and urging German English pledges. It links Batavia factions to Democratic factions, mocks various party organs, and questions Penn Williams and local editors while noting civic discontent with incumbents.
The Clermont County Democrat columns harshly question Penn Williams admission of drawing over two thousand dollars beyond entitlement. The paper pledges to replace him with a spotless candidate, while defending undertaker Lew White from attacks as political capital. It argues tariffs empower trusts and criticizes Democratic allies, noting Williams merits scrutiny and the auditor faces stalled efforts.
An old advertorial promotes Ott’s Emulsion as the cure for rickets in children, claiming daily small doses straighten bow legs, strengthen joints, and firm soft skulls. It asserts wrong food causes the disease and Scott’s Emulsion has proven results, inviting free samples and listing Scott & Bowne contact.
A case challenging the nomination of Bambach for the Republican judge seat in Brown and Clermont counties was heard by two deputy supervisors and two clerks. The panel failed to agree and referred the matter to the Ohio Secretary of State for final action.
The Maham House was leased yesterday to Charles Johnson for a term of years. The lease includes the livery stable and its plan will be augmented by the plant now operated by the lease. Lyman Maham has returned to his farm, and his son Lucien will travel for a Cincinnati wholesale house.
Major J. B. Wallace of Wallace and Ebersole announces a deal for a new Union Central Life Insurance Company skyscraper in Cincinnati. The site at Fourth and Race measures 89 by 189 feet. current building and site cost 375000 dollars. Planned outlay for the new building exceeds 700000 dollars, pushing total cost above one million. Union Central has grown from 250056 to 35000000 in fifteen years under John F. Patterson.
The article asserts the first steps of a child reflect a mother's life and urges mothers to be strong to foster strong children. It endorses Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for expectant mothers, claiming it nourishes nerves and builds vitality, with a testimonial from Mrs. Victor J. Hadin of Kansas. It also advertises a 1008-page People's Common Sense Medical Adviser available by mail.
The candidate Mr Williams relies on two and a half Democratic papers to win. One paper would cripple him, two will kill him, a third could bury him. The quote about the pen being mightier than the sword is noted, and the claim that wood the sword cannot draw six thousand dollars at once is highlighted as a contrast.
Lew Waite is described as a Republican while the defender notes Democratic relatives. The political writer for the true Democrat is portrayed as a Democrat for revenue and also has relatives. The writer warns that comparison is odious.
A fragment notes H P Williams first year MEAD amount 86 039 39 J W Davis nine year average 4500 overdraft about 940 per year as found by Examiner Wood.
The Clermont Sun reports unrest among local Democrats with Penn Williams and Sumner Miers at the center of factional disputes. Williams faces accusations of betrayal and self-interest while Miers clashed with veterans over event access. The piece notes dueling Democratic organs criticizing misdeeds and praises for sweeping out disreputable figures from public spaces.
Wanted a reliable gentleman or lady in each county to manage business for an old, financially solid house. Weekly salary of $18.00 paid by check every Wednesday, expenses advanced from headquarters. apply at 310 Caxton Building, Chicago, Illinois. Aug 2016. Also note a testimonial about Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets aiding indigestion and constipation, sold by Beck's Pharmacy.
The West Union Defender reports a large uproar in Peebles after the school board ordered Ginn Company books to replace American Book Company texts. Teachers delayed unpacking the Ginn titles after receiving a needed books list on Monday amid intense opposition.
A fragment discusses Eugene Field and his dyspepsia mentioning digestion problems and rest for a weak stomach. It promotes a digestive preparation like Kodol to ease work on the stomach and restore strength, with a local drugstore advertisement for Beck's Pharmacy in Batavia.
Advertising a central Batavia hotel at Main and Second with twenty airy rooms fine table best service large yard fruit flowers shade and a roomy stable carriage house and conveniences. Proprietor Fred J Kline promises quality lodging.
A Sardinia connection is described with Hillsboro wanes for Hillsboro Traine departs Sardinia daily except Sunday at 6 00 am 4 5 am and 6 55 pm. W B Bevill General Pass Agent Roanoke Va.
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