30 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1912
Page
1
The Clermont county budget is exposed as exhausted across five funds including bridge and elections. The Courier asserts mismanaged funds, unpaid bills, and decaying roads, urging voters to replace Democrats with Republicans to restore fiscal health and start anew.
A Democratic Sun warning Republicans about last minute attacks before the November election. The writer argues the Sun fabricates scandals and urges voters to judge the Republican slate, calling candidates characterful and capable as the tally approaches.
A Sun editor urges readers to vote the Republican ticket, warning that change is dangerous to contemplate and praising the ongoing prosperity under the current administration.
The notice explains voting for three commissioners off a regular ticket requires marks on exactly three names. A cross in the circle affects only unopposed party candidates, while scratching or marking each commissioner candidate allows a vote for multiple individuals.
Last Wednesday evening Thos Teal’s Sunday school class hosted a miscellaneou luncheon for Mrs Smith who moves to Cincinnati next week. The group presented a beautiful spoon and said farewell with reluctance.
The Monroe Improvement Society of Monroe Presbyterian church will host a box social at Moore's school house on Saturday evening November 2. Ladies bring lunch for two. 20 cents admission includes supper. Mask and come for a fun evening.
The article urges voters to support the regularly nominated Republican candidates at the party convention. It invites cross party support and explains marking X before each name to vote for commissioners or scratch indications. It recommends voting the straight Republican ticket and to bring the sample judicial ticket to the polls.
Republican gatherings announced for Batavia Town Hall on Friday November 1 at 2 pm with F T Eagleson candidate for Ohio Attorney General and additional speakers. Williamsburg hosts a Friday evening session at 7 pm with Eagleson and Walter E Remley. Moscow holds an afternoon talk on Saturday November 2 by Judge D D Woodmansee of Cincinnati, with Remley and others at night.
The report suggests Democratic candidate Dr. Aiken may appoint Joseph Larkin as deputy if elected county auditor. Leaked in Franklin Township, locals question Larkin’s payroll tenure, given his past terms in clerk’s office and as deputy auditor. Law blocks disclosure. public curiosity grows.
A letter from J. G. Criswell of 540 North Mulberry Street Hagerstown Maryland endorses Republicans and says prosperity and work exist now, contrasting with prior hardship. It praises current times and urges voters to back the party on November 5 citing economic improvement and relief from past distress.
A letter argues against extending W. R. Walker's probate judge term, citing costs to taxpayers. It urges voting for W. W. A. Joseph to prevent eight years of one family's control and to save about twenty four thousand eight hundred dollars over eight years.
The Clermont Sun links the Ohio turnpike purchase to former county commissioners including Sumner Meyers. It argues the deal caused tax burdens and litigation, urging voters to oust Democrats and demand a clean sweep in the upcoming election.
Last Tuesday the Progressives held a political meeting in town with speakers presenting their side. The party arrived and departed on a special train, stopped 45 minutes at Williamsburg, then continued along the N. and W. lines and reached Portsmouth for the evening.
The M. E. Guild hosted a Monday evening event in the church Sunday-school room to honor Mrs. Belle Thompson moving to Newport Kentucky Mrs. Elsie Anderson headed to Russellville and Mrs. Thos Applegate leaving for Florida Refreshments followed a delightful evening and the community laments their departure.
The Woman's Club gathering occurs Saturday November 2 at 2 30 p m at Mrs Breeding's home. The program includes The Merchant of Venice, witty Shakespearean responses, music, discussions on religious and racial prejudices, readings from Acta III and IV, and notes on dramatic perspectives. A humorous verse about a candle and a medical ad for Dean's Ointment are included.
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