Jail Deliveries Prompt Clermont Sheriff Scrutiny
Citizens question Sheriff Charles Williams and deputy over three escapes by inmates Ames Thomas C H Armstrong and Bennet Bennett. They accuse lax jail control and demand recapture effort and a political purge to restore public safety and proper nightly cell checks.
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Clermont
Chas. Williams
Ames Thomas
C. H. Armstrong
Sol Bennet
Thomas
Armrong
Bennett
Williams
Depty
Dayton
Gallipolis
Mr. W
Richmond
Ennett
Juice
Vater Fink
Neriff
Charlie
Vater
Moscow Republican Club Announces Local Meetings
Hon. Freeman T. Eagleson former speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives speaks in Moscow on Friday night October 30 at 8 oclock. Hon. Chas. Kearns candidate of Congress visits Neville Saturday afternoon at 2 30. Everybody welcome by Moscow Republican Club.
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Freeman T. Eagleson
Ohio House of
Odd Fellows District Meeting Planned in Batavia
The Hill District Odd Fellows announce a district meeting to be held in Batavia on Tuesday evening November 10. All members are invited to attend as matters of the order are discussed and secret work shown. Grand Degree and Past Grand Degree will be conferred on eligible past officers after the session. Master Younger and Secretary Lyman will attend. refreshments served at the winory by the home lodge.
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Odd Fellows
Bataia
Order of the Hill District
Atend
Younger
Lyman
Home Lodge
County Commissioners Claim Paid Off $3,000 Note
The county commissioners say they paid off a $3,000 note held by Felicity bank around September 1 only to borrow it again. Critics say paying and renewing the note are the same, and the county still owes $3,000. Residents demand clarity on any financial benefit to the county.
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Felicity Bank
Clermont County Backing Charles Kearns in Congressional Bid
Local letters urge Clermont County voters to support Charles C. Kearns for Congress, arguing his strong home base and broad support in Amelia Batavia and Clermont, while noting opponent Inman failed to win favor with his own city.作者
Willis Honored By Large Crowds On Clermont County Tour
Frank B. Willis, candidate for Governor, drew the largest Batavia crowd in years at the town hall on Monday. He spoke after Chas. C. Kearns and was escorted by band and autos from N. and W. to Williamsburg Bethel and Georgetown. He advocated practical roads and schooling but opposed politicizing schools and opposed the Warnes law and the Saloon License law. He supported Workman's Compensation from its start. The tour drew big crowds and the Democrats appeared disappointed at the turnout.
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Batavia
Frank B. Willis
Town Hall
Chas. C. Kearns
Congress
E. B. Holmes
Willis
Clermont
Warnes
Kearns
Williamsburg
Bethel
George Town
Probate Court and Common Pleas Merge Proposed
A proposal seeks to combine the Probate Court with the Court of Common Pleas in a reform effort. The plan aims to streamline judicial administration and reduce duplication of services across the two courts.
Probate Court and Common Pleas Jurisdiction Set for Merger
The article discusses potential consolidation of the Probate Court with the Court of Common Pleas. It outlines options to combine or not combine and examines implications for jurisdiction and operations. Local officials weigh the changes and plan a decision timeline.
Vote to abolish consolidation of probate court
Norman L. Burnet argues against merging the probate court with the common pleas, warning the resident judge would appoint needed staff and receive an extra $1,000 yearly. He contends the change would replace elected probate judges with appointed ones and urges voting against consolidation to preserve the probate court.
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Ohio
Court of Common Pleas
Norman L. Burnet
Gillilard Withdraws from Race but Name Stays on Ballot
Progressive congressional candidate W. D. Gillilard withdraws from the race but his name will still appear on the ballot as there was no time to remove it. Voters are advised that voting for Gillilard would be a lost vote and are urged to support Kearns instead.
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Charles C. Kearns
Clermont
Clermont County
Amelia
Kearns
Batavia
Mr. Inman
Portsmouth
Inman
Congress
Charles O. Kearns
W. D. Gillilard
Mr. G
Woman's Club Meeting on Immigration and Halloween Program
The Woman's Club gathers at Mrs. Werner's home on Saturday afternoon October 31 at 2 30. The program covers Hallowe en Superstitions Manic Problems of Immigration with speakers Mrs Ranson Miss Robinson and Miss Frances Burlew presenting on differences between Asiatic and European immigrants and a music review comrade Yetta Mise.
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Woman's Club
Werner
Hallowe'en
Mrs. Ranson
Miss Robinson
Comrade Yetta Mise
Frances Burlew
Endorsement Letter for William A. Joseph in Ohio Race
A Jackson Township Democrat writes to the Courier endorsing Republican William A. Joseph for Judge of the Common Pleas Court. He highlights Joseph’s farm background, legal training, steady career, and honesty, contrasting it with perceived gains by Perry Griffith and Judge Frank Davis.
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Marathon
Ohio
Courier
William A. Joseph
Common Pleas Court
Joseph
Jackson Township
Owensville
Batavia
Orebaugh
Bill’ Joseph
Perry Griffith
Frank Davis
Clermont County
Perry
Judge Davis
Common Pleas
Nichols-Griffith
Davis
Clermont County Race Sparks Residency Controversy
The Courier reports Earl Ertle a Democratic Representative candidate is said to reside in Hamilton County with business ties in Loveland and Madisonville. Locals urged election of a Clermont native H L Britton of Williamsburg as a bona fide resident.
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Earl Ertle
Clermont
Hamilton County
Courier
Madisonville
Loveland
Clermonter
H. L. Britton
Williamsburg
Kearns Urged For Congress In Clermont County Appeal
A Clermont County appeal urges all Democrats and Republicans to vote for Chas C Kearns for Congress. It questions his unknown opponent and cites a low vote in Portsmouth as evidence of unpopularity among his home folks.
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Clermont County
Chas. C. Kearns
Congress
Scioto County
Portsmouth
Democratic Appointments Cause Family Plums in Clermont County
The letter attacks long serving Nichols Griffith Davis family appointees in Clermont County. It lists salaries for Frank Davis Jr and others, notes many are Batavia residents, and urges voting for William A. Joseph for judge, arguing the elder officials have served decades and seek re election.
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Clermont County
Jim Cox
Batavia
Cox
Frank Davis, Jr
BokoParrott Reeseee
Gus Nichols
Tom Hamilton
John Lennin
H. L. Nichols
Nichols-Griffith-Davis
Parrott and
Lennin
Nichols- Griffith-Davis
Simpson Griffith
Thomas Griffith
O. P. Griffith
Frank Davis
Common Pleas
John Davis
Perry J. Nichols
J. C. McMath
C. B. Nichols
Ed Buvinger
Court of Common Pleas
William A. Joseph
Joseph
Before and After Warnes Law Costs in Counties
Mrs Hannah Kidd of Elmwood celebrated her birthday last Tuesday with friends. The article cites property assessment costs before the Warnes law in 1918 and under the War nes law in 1914 across several counties.
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Hannah Kidd
Elmwood
Figures Deceiving Expense Tax Debate in Cha mont Sun
A readers’ protest accuses the Cha mont Sun of biased tax reporting. It cites county tax figures showing few decreases while claiming many taxpayers face higher bills under the Watsonian tax system, urging voters to oppose Cox and Warnes while defending Willis and liberty.
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Mont Sun
Sun
Monnese
Washington
Ohio
Pierce
Franklin
Tan
Veteras
James Cox
Tax Commissioners
Sioner
Vater
Cox
Warnes Law
Willis
Robbery trio captured after Peebles train stop
Three well dressed men stepped from a Peebles train seeking work but left with about 225 dollars after quitting the employer. Local citizens joined a search in autos and captured the thieves a few miles out. They returned the money and were jailed awaiting grand jury action.
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Peebles
Stone Quarter
Wittta
Grand Jury
Clermont voters urged to oppose Home Rule amendment
A reader urged Clermont county voters to reject the Home Rule amendment while supporting a statewide measure. The appeal argues to retain local option laws, push for state-wide reform, and to defeat liquor interests. Rev. Richards will speak at the courthouse at 7:30 PM, with Union services at the M BE church Sunday evening featuring Rev. Simon and Horney.
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Clermont County
Ohio
Richardsoms
Court House
M. BE
Simon and Horney
Burdaall
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