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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1915

Page

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Election Judges and Clerks by Precinct Listed

A detailed roster lists election judges and clerks for all precincts in Clermont County for the November 2 election. Names span Amelia, Batavia, Felicity, Goshen, Miamiville, New Richmond, Milford, Russian areas and rural townships with multiple appointees per precinct.

Couunty Amelia Bantam Sam Channels Jacob Hill Herbert Thomas R. al Eppert Will Groh F. Weaver D. Amelia North C. E. Smith Pr, Jr Edwards Roy Hutson John Holderfield J. A. Rader W. B Woodruff D. Batavia Corp John Glancy C. Gelvin J. S. Olmsted C. E. McBeth R. A. Lanham Ed McClain Horace Reed D Felicity Geo. Hurdle F. Nichols W. J. Daughters R. Jas. Davis L. W. Rice George Walker D. North Franklin Will Love C. E. Printy H. Phipps R. W. H.smith Wm. Snell R. J. W. Snell J. B. Turner Carney Roush D. Cranch Hill Henry Bergman Sr J. H. Easley Harry Johnson R. A.J. Simpson E. Poole Howard Creager Thomas Joselyn D. Loveland Frank Dunnagan Jas. Bodley J. W. Ziefel R. White Miller Pj J. H. Hudepohl Louis Williams D. Miamiville Charles Kindt John Kelch S. Leever R. J. B. Motsinger Hedleston Bert Johnson D. Milford J. M. Stewart J. R. Drake Clifford Lawrence R. H. G. Murphy Bert Boles J. Killenger D. Mulberry O. W. Dericks Pj D Manning J. Lauderman Sr R.geo. Brown B. B. Dennison al Stroup Perritown Clark Philhour Clark Runyan J. M. Wiseman R. George Friendj Vernon Armstrong Ben Cline D. Laurel J.B. Winspear T. W. Jas. Passmore Albert Pence Pj Wm. Stairs Dale McKinley North Monroe Frank Brannen Wm. Rahe Frank Nichols R. F. McNair Geo. Snider Eugene Laycock New Richmond Henry Wolf Emiller Martland Clark W.J. Slade J. F. Hamilton Casper Hoesley New Richmond West Wilfred Young Jess Lee Jesse Burnett R. C

Mulberry Boy Bitten by Neighbor's Dog. Robbin Fined

Hugh, son of Chas Howell of Mulberry, was bitten by Sam Robbins' dog sparking neighborly concern. Doctors found no rabies or madness in the animal. Robbins appeared in Mayor Murphy's court and was fined four dollars with an order to dispose of the dog.

Hugh Chas, Howell Mulberry Sam Robbin Mr. Robbins Murphy

Neider Button Co Keeps Busy With Auto Curtain Buttons

The Neider Button Co of Augusta Kentucky reports strong demand for auto curtain buttons and related uses with orders to January 1. Ford Co placed an order for 154000 gross totaling 350 barrels, as auto firms heat up for next year. Shells used are sourced from the Ohio river bed.

Neider Button Co Augusta Ford Co Ohio River

Seed corn selection urged for better yields and shows

Victor Herron urges farmers to plan seed corn selection now to boost yields and uniformity across Clermont. He recommends choosing ears from mature ears without frost, storing in air, and basing county plantings on the best performing varieties from Batavia shows and the County Experiment Farm.

Clermont Batavia County Experiment Farm Victor Herron, Co Agt

Obituary: Nellie J. Mitchell Dies in Owensville

Nellie J. Mitchell wife of Dr T A Mitchell died at her home in Owensville on October 22. Funeral services were held at the residence Monday with Rev H Jennings of Felicity and Rev J M Beckett of Owensville officiating. Interment in Owensville O O F cemetery.

Nellie J. Mitchell T.A. Mitchell Owensville H. Jennings Felicity J. M. Beckett

County Commissioners Meet in Regular Session to Authorize Bills

The county commissioners met in regular session on Monday October 18 and allowed the usual number of bills. The County Auditor was authorized to notify Rochester Bridge Co and H C Lamb to complete their contracts at once. Bids opened for heating apparatus with T D Carter Front Bank furnace at 245 and N B Dennison steam heating plant at 785. Letting contract postponed to October 25. Highway Builder trial authorized to Ohio Road Machine Co. Vacated cross road from Lindale and Nicholsville pike to Katherine Snyder place. locals unaware of its location.

Rochester Bridge Co H.C. Lamb T. D. Carter Front Bank N. B. Dennison Ohio Road Machine Co Lindale and Nicholsville Katherine Snyder

Ohio Code Requires Campaign Financing Disclosure

Section 5175-2 of the General Code of Ohio requires every candidate voted for to file within ten days after an election an itemized statement detailing all money or property received or spent. Statements must be filed with the County Election Board by all candidates on the ballot. Noncompliance risks criminal prosecution, and the Election Board must report compliant and noncompliant names to the Attorney General. Blank forms are available from the Clerk of the Election Board or by mail with postage.

Ohio County Election Board Election Board

Dry vs Wet Vote Urges in Clermont County Letter

A Clermont County Dry Organization letter urges voters to back prohibition, arguing liquor fuels drunkenness and weakens manhood and family welfare. It claims willpower fails against alcohol and that voting dry benefits children, spouses, and the community, signed by president J. Fuhr.

Voter Clermont County Dry Organization J. Fuhr

Ex-Commissioner Hawkins Dies at 67 in Ten Mile Home

Resin Hawkins, former county commissioner, died at his residence on Ten Mile October 18 from heart trouble. He was 67 and survived by his wife and several children. Burial set for Mt. Pisgab on October 21.

Resin Hawkins Ten Mile Mt. Pisgab

Ohio State opens with 6000 students from across Ohio

Col.umbus letter notes OSU fall enrollment surpassing 6,000 with reps from all 88 counties and foreign scholars. It highlights agricultural college growth, prison farmer training via Warden Thomas, parolee job prospects, and a drop in blind students due to the Ohio Commission for the Blind's prevention campaign aided by the state press.

Chas. W. Rife Ohio State University Agricultural College Ohio Thomas Ohio Penitentiary Board of Administration Ohio Commission For the Blind

Jail Escape Foiled By Hidden Bundle On Porch

Prisoners in the Wilmington jail planned an escape but exposed the plot when deputies found a package on the back porch. The package contained a revolver and cartridges bearing the note From Mrs Phoebe Morris Blanchester. Prisoner Ed Morris admitted his wife sent it to enable the sale.

Wilmington The Journal- Republican Sheriff South Phoebe Morris Morris

Morning Services and Talks at Town Hall

The town hall hosts a morning service at 10 30 with Gov Hanley speaking and a Saturday evening sermon by Rev W B Ketchum at 7 The Junior League meets at 2 while Epworth League gathers at 6 All official members are asked to attend Rev John P Martin is listed.

M. B. Church Hanley Epworth W. B. Ketchum John P. Martin

Prohibition Message from Cincinnati Advocate at 82 Garfield Place

A Cincinnati letter writer argues for a dry Ohio, claiming huge liquor industry investments and warlike social harm justify prohibition. He warns of destruction to 460 million dollars in capital and urges voters to support the liquor ban as a path to progress.

Garfield Place Cincinnati Janary Ephesus Paul Dianna Ephesians Ohio Antisaloon League Wm. Richards

Astonishing Ohio auto figures from Columbus report

An Ohio Auto Department report from Columbus shows 175 000 licenses issued as of October 1 1915 with fees of 5 3 and 2 50 for later licenses. If averaged to 4 the state would collect 700 000 and the cash value of autos would total 67 500 000 000. The 175 000 cars would stretch 8178 miles if placed 100 feet apart and the per inhabitant investment would be 15 50. The grand tax duplicate is 7 500 000 000, implying autos represent about one tenth of that figure.

Automobile Department Columbus Cincinnati San Francisco Ohio

Masquerade Party Hosted by Helen Weaver

Last Saturday evening a crowd of girls gathered at Helen Weaver’s home for a masquerade party. They enjoyed games and card play with refreshments of grape juice cake and candy. Attendees included Wilma Brown Ruth and Harriet Kain Agnes and Margaret Nichols Kathleen Ashburn Pauline VanHorn Betty Duckwall Ruth Coyle Elsie Sevier and Ruth Schobert.

Helen Weaver Wilma Brown Ruth Harriet Kain Agnes Margaret Nichols Kathleen Ashburn Pauline VanHorn Betty Duckwall Ruth Coyle Elsie Sevier Ruth Schobert

Former Indiana Governor Hanly to Speak in Batavia

Former Governor J Frank Hanly of Indiana will address Batavia on Sunday October 31 at 10 30 a m at the town hall under Flying Squadron Foundation auspices in support of dry Ohio Admission is free and a large audience is expected He will be accompanied by Vera K Mullin soloist and Iris Robison pianist as the committee notes the event is a gift to the temperance cause from the Foundation of America

J. Frank Hanly Indiana Batavia Flying Squadron Foundation Ohio Hanly Flying Squadron of America Flying Squadron Atlantic City Vera K. Mullin Winchester Iris Robinson

Purchased cigar and tobacco store in Cincinnati

Albert Heinrici, a enterprising young man, bought a cigar and tobacco shop last week at the southwest corner of Fourth and Sycamore. The established business, in a prominent trade location, includes up-to-date magazines as a side line. He has a five year lease and will commute during the winter.

Albert Heinrici Cincinnati Fourth and Sycamore

Alpine Farm Woman's Club Meeting on Oct 21 1915

Weather friendly gathering at Mrs Mary Mattox home as Club 66 meets with four absentees. Program includes songs, quotations, a reading on school children's lunches, a paper on planning meals to save time, and a discussion led by Mrs Susie Snell.

Weather Club No Mary Mattox Innis Alma Innis Susie Snell America

Bridge Replacement at Symmes Creek Sparks Iron Structure Plan

An old covered bridge at Symmes has been removed to make way for a new iron bridge. The timbered foundation was inspected and found in perfect preservation, with water sealing out air and keeping the structure sound after more than fifty years in place.

Symmes

Young Farmer Dead at Olive Branch

Frederick Edinger aged 36 died at his Olive Branch home after a yearlong illness. A widow and one daughter survive. He served in the U S Navy four years and was a member of the German U B church and Batavia I O C F lodge which had charge of the funeral. Tuberculosis of the kidneys caused his death. Funeral from the German U S church Saturday afternoon, burial in Union Cemetery.

Frederick Edinger Olive Branch U. B. Church Batavia I. 0. C. F. Lodge U. S. Navy U. S Union Cemetery

Obituary for Alice Louise Haney

Alice Louise Haney, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Haney, born November 16 1913, died October 10 1915 at age 1 year 10 months 25 days. She was loved and missed by family. A separate sale notice lists Harry A Singleton offering horses cows calves farm implements and more at 4 miles south of Owenaville on Monday November 8 with H R Sweet as auctioneer and John Mars as clerk.

Alice Louise John Haney Alice Harry A. Simon Owenaville H. R. Sweet John Mars

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ohio South Ote Elston G. W. Wyatt R. N. C. Yerger J. Idlett John Johns D. Amelia South Walter Baldwin Pj W. C. Hutson J. W. Baker R. Hiram Becket A. Boyce F.hesse Locust Corner L. G. Guild Jess Cross W. Stewart R. J.C. Lindsey C. Behymer W. O. Mattox D. Tate Hast W. R. Thompson D. M.cook L. J. Fagley R. Warren Vanderment Pj Florer Otto Busch D. Tate West K. L. Fisher Albert Clark Kn Ely R. W. W. Wilson BE. Parish No. Herbert D. North Union Fred Bell Frank Brown Eorge Wunder R. H. B. Smythe Bickel T. Williams Jr D. South Union John Henderson Walter Ng Clyde Wilfert R. ©. Gaskine Pi O. Mens Harvey Jonas D. Washington East A. L. Easex Tom Fred Edgington R. G. Watkins Illip Wile Roy William Devillé Charles Sipes D. Sapp Kinnet D. Collier D. West James Lemarpi George Phillips Les Darnell R. N. J. Chambers Chaster W. F. Brant J. Compton Ed Miller D. Williamsburg C. A. Frazier C. P. Chatterton A. W. Reed R. John Matthis Geo. Shilling Ed Ellis A. M. Jeffries Iseae Johnson & Watson B. L. Jordan Ida Jones Joe Lindsey W. P. Mefford B. Walker J. Shoedinger Neuman Same J. L. Viers Alexander O. Weaver Columbus Letter Batavia Town Hall Alpine Farm Woman's Club Young Farmer
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