Questioning Deputy Selection in Sheriff Race
The Sun reports on Fred J. Croswell asking for a deputy appointment before the election, questioning John Clark’s public deputy choice and naming Victor Gaskins as a potential appointee. The piece notes Judge Patton’s illness and Mrs. Wyréck assisting in the office. Croswell urges readers to vote for him.
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Sun
Fred J. Groswell
John Clark
Creswell
Victor Gaskins
Clark
Victor
John
Fred J. Croswell
County auditor comments on saving deputy fees
The speaker, though not an auditor, suggests possible county savings of 1954.26 from deputy fees amid increased book-keeping and workload due to new laws, re appraisements, weekly commissioner meetings, auto tag sales, and dog tag rushes. Also notes public service aims and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Ketchum
Vote COOPER for Governor and primary cost reform
Clermont County voters receive three ballots including a proposal to amend the primary law to allow conventions while preserving petition nominees. Delegates would be elected by direct vote, potentially eliminating primaries and saving about 1,000,000 annually. The text urges a YES vote to modify but not abolish the primary, supporting Fred Edgington.
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Clermont County
Fred Edgington for General Assembly Seat
The piece urges voters to support Fred Edgington on the Republican ticket for the General Assembly on November 2. It highlights his prior service, support for good roads and public interests, backing school measures, and being the friend of the poor. It claims he is unmatched for the place.
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General Assembly
Fred Edgington
Vote for B L Ketchum Church Dedication
The New Methodist Community Church at Laurel invites the public to a Sunday dedication on Nov 7 1926 with Dr A E Smith president of Ohio Northern University as principal speaker. A district conference at Laurel M E Church begins Nov 2 with Bishop Cranston and Bishop Henderson scheduled to speak on successive days.
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New Methodist Community Church
Laurel
A. E. Smith
Ohio’ Northern University
Laurel M. E
Bishop Cranston
Bishop Henderson
Vote for Croswell for Sheriff in the upcoming term
A political call endorses Fred J. Croswell for a second sheriff term, praising promptness, office work, and a clean record. It dismisses circulating false reports and urges voters to elect him, stating he responds to calls any hour and never overlooks duty. It also references an endorsement by My Easy Cooper.
Clermont County Commission Session Votes Road Repairs
Clermont County commissioners met in regular session October 25 and approved numerous bills for road work and repairs. Funding includes bridge work at Stonelick and Ray Irwin roads, abutment construction near Jett's residence, and a Pleasant Run bridge project with paint. The meeting also notes a blind pension validation for Samuel Davidson and a Ladies' Aid Halloween event at Jackson schoolhouse Nicholsville.
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Clermont County Commissioners
J. K. Ashburn
J. D. Adams Co
James Brower
Batavia
Bell Telephone
Hampion Bridge Co
Citizens Garage
Aes B. B. Co
Croswell
Lytle & Martin
Orie Malot
G. P. Medary
Mason & West
Ohio Gravel Balast Co
B. Jordan
Stone Pringle & Buerkle
Salme
Stone Nicholsville
Peter Gunderley
Roy Kilgore
Leslie Elmore
Pond Run
Stonelick Road
Same
Jackson Piké
Stonelick
Ray Irwin
O’banion
Jett
Pleasant Run
Bantam
Elk Lick Pike
Cooper Campaign Tour Through Milford Owensville and Hillsboro
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Meyers Y. Cooper of Cincinnati toured Milford on Tuesday morning, spoke briefly to locals, then traveled to Owensville and Hillsboro to address crowds. Automobiles carried supporters as reports from the state claimed his election was assured for November 2.
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Cooper
Vote for Edward E Peterson and Henry Bergman Jr for County Commissioner
Voters are urged to support Henry Bergman Jr for County Commissioner at the upcoming election. The note praises Bergman’s experience in county road work, including building pikes and bridges, and argues he will safeguard the county’s interests and serve another term effectively.
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Henry Bergman, Jr
Clermont County
Bergman
Haseen
Henry
Searls Joseph Carl and Thelma Searles Wed in Batavia
Carl Joseph Searls and Thelma Searles of Batavia were married last Saturday by Reverend A. P. Smith of Cincinnati at his home. They will reside in Milford in the L. M. Pencer flat. Joseph holds a position in the law department of Union Life Insurance Co. Cincinnati. They have many friends who offer best wishes.
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Carl Joseph
Thelma Searles
Batavia
A. P. Smith
Cincinnati
L. M. Pencer
Milford
Jseph
Union Life Insurance Co
Rice for Recorder Citing Savings and Trusted Service
Mr. Rice pledges frugal office operation and steadfast service for the county. He brings four years as a deputy in the Auditor's office compiling financial reports for the Auditor of Ohio, with praise for neat and accurate totals from W. R. Campbell of the Department of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices.
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Department
W. R. Campbell
Department of Inspection and Supervision
Rice
Vote for Henry Bergman Jr and Carl Z Garland
A political solicitation urges support for Henry Bergman Jr and Carl Z Garland. It claims Garland is already assured of election and praises Bergman and Garland’s records while in office, urging votes for county commissioners, school board and trustees.
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Henry Bergman, Jr
Carl Z. Garland
Garland
Kearns for Sixth District Representative and Leader
The Republican county committee outlines Chas. C. Kearns as a powerful Ways and Means Committee member, highlighting his long service since 1914, strong county support, and history of winning elections. It invites constituents to write him with problems needing Washington influence. Clermont county GOP officials Charles L. Ireton and Fred B. Bishop sign the notice.
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Ways and Means
Congress
Longworth
House
Kearns
Clermont County
Washington
Washingtown
Republican Executive Committee
Ohio
Charles L. Ireton
Marathon
Fred B. Bishop
Goshen
Ed Peterson pledges lower county office costs in 1918 era
County Treasurer Ed Peterson notes his salary is fixed by law but says the office has run with 1500 less expense. He seeks a second term and promises no extra spending. He explains the shift from deputy handling tax work to in office processing increasing cost but improving receipts and statements for taxpayers.
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Peterson
Clermont County
Batavia
Edward E. Peterson
PLC
E. E Peterson
Likely re election bid for Clerk of the Court Gallagher
Union township candidate R D Gallager seeks reelection as Clerk of the Court after two years in office. Supporters praise neat records and helpful service and urge voters to return him Tuesday next. Gallager previously held several positions in county government.
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Union Township
David
Gallagher
Campaign Talk of the Sun Hits Clermont County
The Sun accuses local officials of wasteful deputy hire in the Clermont County treasurer and auditor offices. It argues rural taxpayers paid earlier, shows cost comparisons, blasts Miss Elizabeth Hoerner charges, and urges voters to elect Republican Frank B Willis and a fair administration.
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Elizabeth Hoerner
Croswell seeks re election for Sheriff in Batavia Ohio
Fred J. Croswell announces his candidacy for re election as Sheriff of the county for the November 2 1926 election. He asks for public support based on two years in office and his qualifications as a man and public official. Also mentions social visit with the Lane family in Milford and Hamilton.
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Batavia
Ohio
Fred J. Croswell
Warnings of Ohio Treasury Crisis in 1925 Report
State Treasurer Harry Day warned Governor Donahey that curtailed expenditures or higher revenues would be needed to avoid a rapid depletion of the Ohio surplus. He noted a $9.5 million year rise in deficit and that two thirds of excess spending came from the governor. The treasury later ran dry in 1926, challenging Donahey’s fiscal stewardship.
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Harry &. Day
Vic Donahey
Financelal
Ohio
Donahey
Mr. Day
Tracy
Treasury
Deputy Roberts Appointed Deputy Sheriff in Miami Township
Deputy Roberts Robert Roberts, a popular young man of Miami Township, has been appointed Deputy Sheriff under Sheriff Croswell. He comes well recommended and his ability to fill the office, both as a clerk and other wise can't be beat. In making legal papers he is there with the goods, everything equal to an attorneys work, and no questions need be asked as to earnestness. He is taking well with the folks.
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Robert Roberts
Miami Township
Croswell
Vote for Clarence J. Brown Mouse Control Demo
U S Department of Agriculture specialists plan two mouse control demonstrations in Clermont County orchards this Saturday October 30. One demonstration targets young trees and the other older orchards. Details of locations to be announced soon. Rodent damage costs Clermont County orchards hundreds of dollars annually. All residents invited. call the Farm Bureau office for times and sites.
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U. S. Department of Agricultural
Clermont County
Farm Bureau Office
Wm. G. Wiventiller, Co
Ed P Nash Dies Suddenly in Batavia Family Notice
Ed P Nash formerly of Cincinnati moved to Batavia in April with his wife and died suddenly Wednesday morning. A retired railway mail clerk and cabin net maker by trade he was held in high esteem. He is survived by his widow, daughter Mrs Stella Yost of Norwood, and son Chas Nash of Indianapolis. Funeral from the home Saturday afternoon with burial in Union Cemetery.
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P. Nash
Batavia
Cincinnati
Stella Yost
Norwood
Chas. Nash
Indianapolis
Union Cemetery
Decamp Yeager Couple Wed in Newport Ky
Roy H. Decamp formerly of Batavia and Ruth Yeager of Linwood united in marriage October 15 in Newport Kentucky officiated by Rev. Dick. Best wishes to the couple for a happy and prosperous married life.
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Roy H. Decamp
Ruth Yeager
Linwood
As Dick
Newport
Ac .Usil Deena
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Marjorie
E. W. Neuman
Christ
Father Evers
Holy Trinity Church
R. D. Gallagher
Chas C
Busiess
Fred Croswell
Spring Grove
Jackson School House
Nicholsville
Owensville
Henry Bergman Jr
Chas. C. Kearns
E. Peterson
R. D. Gallager
Hobart Seyler
Elizabeth
Penn
Campaign Talk
Clermont
County
B. B. Gatch
Frank and
Marguerite
Harold Lane
Hamilton
Elia Lane
Belle Marsh
Deputy Roberts
Clarence J. Brown
Brown
Yeager
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