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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1912
Page
4
Batavia dispatch from Clermont Courier on September 4 1912 reports local notices and brief items including community meetings and public actions for the day. Readers are urged to check the paper for specifics in magistrate and town affairs notes.
A Republican ticket lists William H Taft for president with James S Sherman as vice president and includes a candidate for governor. The fragment points to a ticket lineup in a campaign context with standard party slates.
The Tiffin Tribune notes General R. B. Brown, veteran of the Civil War and former commander in chief of the G A R, as a strong gubernatorial candidate endorsed by State party leaders. Brown, a Presbyterian and prominent Zanesville citizen, offers active service and discipline to the ticket, despite his wartime wound.
The plan seeks to move money away from Wall Street and toward productive industry, reducing panics. It echoes a Republican platform arguing for self controlled representative democracy and a government of laws rather than of men.
The piece lauds William Howard Taft as a steadfast public figure, the only master the people, urging support for the Republican ticket. It contrasts his constitutionalism and presidency with partisan misrepresentation, notes his perceived achievements, and criticizes Democratic tactics and policies. It praises Gen. Brown and warns voters.
A list of court actions from Common Pleas including new suits by A B Roessler as executor to sell real estate for debts and for will construction. Emma Huber seeks leave to file joint answer and cross petition. Cora Trenton Owen Trent dismissed with costs paid. Milford Building & Loan Co case sale confirmed and distribution ordered. Appointments include Elizabeth Weaver as executrix and A F Kayser as guardian. Real estate transfers record several parcel transfers and prices.
A list of property transactions including multiple sales and transfers across Milford, Miami Pierce Wayne and Tate townships. Notable entries show parcels ranging from 1 to 115 acres and prices from $1 to $4160 with parties such as J. B. Melvin Notley Hill Ona Hodges Henry Hodges and William Smith among others.
Williamsburg residents warn next year’s C TI institute and Boston fair should be set on different weeks to avoid conflicts as many attend both events. Local reader notes both drew crowds this year and urges timely rescheduling. A 0 Nash remarks follow.
The 7th Ohio Vol cavalry holds a golden reunion in Ripley Ohio on September 26 27 1912. Senator Joseph B Foraker who served in the 89th Ohio volunteers has been invited to attend and may deliver an address. All are invited to attend.
On Long Island a local Republican club hosted a beefsteak eating contest. Alderman Frank J. Dotzler weighed 881 pounds before the event and ate 944 pounds of porterhouse, 19 rolls and 11 cups of coffee to win. Jack Probst finished second with 7 pounds of meat plus 11 rolls and 10 cups of coffee, no potatoes. Batavia residents trail but are not close to the record.
The Redpath Lecture Bureau of Chicago presents a winter program for Batavia residents. Proceeds benefit the library and aid schoolchildren through the event. The Woman's Club will oversee the venture.
Report says campers along the Ohio and Miami rivers must pay a government license of 25 dollars for daily access to camp facilities and meals. The note questions evading law by selling liquor via campsite visits and suggests a 1000 dollar license. Also advises that outdoor activity and Chamberlain's Tablets improve health and digestion. For sale by all druggists.
Local train Nos 37 38 36 and 36 Local depart from Court and Broadway at fixed times The 24 and 26 through trains run daily to Roanoke Richmond Norfolk and via Norfolk Western Railway A connection at Sardinia joins Hillsboro branch for Hillsboro via Hillsbury Branch Trains leave Sardinia daily except Sunday at 6 5 n 1005 m.
Batavia Ohio restricts construction of nonresidential structures within twenty feet of public streets. Violators face fines from 25 to 100 dollars, jail or workhouse confinement, and removal of offending buildings as public nuisances. Ordinance passed September 2, 1912.
Local dealers Hulick & Bro advertise used kitchen cabinets at less than half cost with easy payments after dissatisfaction with a prior display. Also listed are a Jersey cow and calf for sale by R. R. Waters of Shadeland Batavia and a Shetland pony offered by Ibert L. Davis Batavia with contact details.
Miss KatTE ERION offers boarding by week day or meal with a good home cooking. A feed stable is connected and located a square and a half above town hall on Main street.
I J B Turner Treasurer Clermont county Ohio gives notice of the millage rates levied on each dollar of property listed for taxation in Clermont county for the 1912 tax year. The notice specifies the rate per dollar to be applied to real and personal property under law.
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