County treasury woes spark voter call for change
A Clermont county column laments exhausted five funds, unsafe bridges over 18 spans, and empty purses for soldiers’ burials. It urges voters to back a Republican ticket on November 5, cites tax strain from August money distribution, and demands road, bridge, and fund reforms ahead of budgets.
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Farmer
Amelia
Back Run
Nicholsville
Taxpayer
Courier
Clermont County
Clermont
Columbus Day Observed Across County With Bank Holiday
On Saturday October 12 Batavia and surrounding areas marked Columbus Day with many celebrating the anniversary of Columbus discovering America. Banks largely closed for the holiday while baseball received prominent attention in Batavia as the public focus shifted to the sport.
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America
Batavia
Georgetown fair premiums list spans four columns
A four column list published in Georgetown papers last week shows all premiums awarded during the first week of October at the town fair. The item also endorses George A. Maxfield of Tate township, Republican candidate, touting his qualifications and appeal for votes.
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Georgetown
India Letters Highlight Famine Fears and Trade Woes
The letter from Murray Titus discusses famine risk in India, monsoon reliability, and widespread poverty amid growth in crops. It contrasts British tariffs on cotton with Indian livelihoods and urges support for reformist candidates like Dunn, citing governance waste and tax justice.
Harry S Cole for Clerk of Courts
Harry S Cole is a Republican candidate for clerk of courts praised as an excellent clerk who will serve the public without fear or favor. He lives in Newtonsville, raised there, and has devoted his life to clerical work. Vote for Harry Cole.
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County Recorder’s Office
George A. Maxflield
Tate Township
Republc
George
People’s
Bull Run
Gettysburg
Huffman
Nye
Dunn
Columbus
Clermont
Harry Cole
Newtonsville
C. Fess
Congress
Prosperity and Politics in the 1920s Ballot Message
A referendum style appeal praises current prosperity and urges voters to back the Republican ticket. It contrasts rising wages and full employment with Cleveland era hardships, urging support for trusted party candidates and warning against returning to past economic woes.
Home Wedding Sets October 1 1912 Union
Adeline Lytle Foster of Williamsburg wed Amos Franklin Creager of Loveland Ohio in a Presbyterian ceremony conducted by Rev Howard B Phillips. The couple, accompanied by family, then shared a luncheon as autumn flowers decorates the home and guests arrived from Danville Cincinnati Chile Pleasant Ridge Hillsboro Oxford and Miami University. Later the newlyweds traveled to Cincinnati for a short visit with Mrs Adeline Wiseman. 8 C Fess candidate for Congress praised as a strong choice for the 6th district in a supportive note.
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Adeline Lytle Foster
Williamsburg
Amos Franklin Creager
Loveland
Ohio
Howard B.phillips
Presbyterian Church
Isaac McKeever
Harry Hines
Edith
Dorothy Foster
Adeline Wiseman
Harry Wiseman
Danville
Chas. Wiseman
Eloise
Cincinnati
C. B Reed
Mamie
Pauline Chapman
Chile
Dora Knight
Pleasant Ridge
Clarence Curry
Hillsboro
Thos. Foster
Sara
Oxford
Mabel Foster
Miami University
Defeated Primary Candi Dates
A civic note criticizes cler monton county party leaders who tried to dictate fall candidates. It urges voters to act at the November 6 polls and reject the faction’s picks, urging each voter to fight for their own cause. The page also mentions precinct results and promotes Dr ThomasEclectic Oil.
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Democratic Party
Clermont County
County Board Scraps Delinquent Tax Collector
Greene County commissioners ruled that hiring a delinquent tax collector is obsolete and unnecessary. They will have the county treasurer and deputy collect the delinquent tax during slower periods, saving the 20 percent fee. The move follows a common county practice and aims to reduce debt.
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Greene County
Board of County Commissioners
Clermont
Class of Ten Initiated at Batavia D A Lodge Banner Meeting
Last Saturday night the Batavia D A lodge held its banner meeting with a large turnout. After regular lodge business ten candidates were initiated into the fraternal order. A fine supper followed and the drill team showcased careful preparation and selection of new members.
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D. of A. Lodge
Batavia
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China
Orient
Occident
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Harry S. Cole
Mr. Vater
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Cleveland
American Economist
Willie
Mamma
Grandma
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