This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1913
Page
1
A debate over paying a night watchman for the Clermont county public building reveals partisan maneuvering. Treasurers and auditors clash with the board of commissioners over authority to appoint and pay a watchman, prompting calls that politics rather than economy drove the decision.
Lowell Roudebush argues cement tile outperforms traditional clay tiles, stands freezing, and resists soil acidity. With Clermont county sand and gravel abundant, cement tile offers cheaper, durable results even in shallow placements and silty soils.
The Clermont county board of commissioners with Attorney General guidance authorized a $6000 note issue at six percent to settle outstanding infirmary bills from dealers. This brings county indebtedness to about $200,000. A treasury review shows overall good condition with one exception and notes the need to publish current outstanding bills and bonded debt details.
Clerk Cole has issued hunters licenses to John Tomay Geo W Wolf E C Ely Peter Ballinger A B Ferree Harry Dustin John Wood Ben Carter J B Zimmerman Arthur Carter Tom Glancy Wilbur Cousins Richard Martin Eli H Speidel Batavia Sp John W Botenger Pierce John Johnson Union Wilson Pringle Wayne.
Professor A G Mc Call of Ohio State College of Agriculture urges selecting seed ears that ripen on time and reflect in field conditions. He favors comparing plants in a well grown stand, marking plants with chosen ears, and leaving ears to mature before final culling.
Mrs Louisa Jones of this place observed her 67th birthday on August 31 1918. Fourteen kinfolks attended the anniversary celebration highlighting her well preserved condition for her age.
Mrs C M Edwards of Mt Holly Ohio won the Times prize for best letter praising St Petersburg Florida. The judging expanded to ten prizes as readers submitted many strong reasons including climate scenery growth hospitality and local amenities. Edwards pledges return next winter and urges publication of prize letters nationwide.
Mr and Mrs J C Fuhr of Williamsburg and their daughter Lyda drove to Cincinnati where Mr Fuhr tried to fix a brake band and moved two rods Then he failed to replace them and started the car causing a lunge that knocked him into another auto damaging both cars and lamps He was taken to a drug store and later returned home scarcely able to be about A separate note says Mr Gibboney of Adams County died in a similar accident.
The 89th Ohio Volunteer Infantry held its 85th reunion in Milford with members from the Miami valley. Courtland Smith of Madisonville served as president and Isma Groth of Lynchburg as secretary. A prepared program featured good speakers and a noon dinner by the W R C. Many veterans may not meet again.
The Sun reports at a Experimental Farm picnic that $4000 was saved for the infirmary fund in six months, a claim authorities say is a grave mistake. Previously the institution cost about $4000 yearly. Craver, the current superintendent, keeps the infirmary farm neat with good crops and steady success.
A correction notes that last week's paper wrongly stated the Hawkins reunion occurred on August 80. the event actually took place on September 6, clarifying the date for readers.
Henry Jones long known around Milford as a steady worker and houseguest of Henry Gardner was arrested last Monday on a rape charge involving Mary Gardner aged 18. The case was heard by Judge Joseph, Jones placed in jail without bail awaiting the October 18 grand jury. The report notes rising frequency of such cases and harsh penalties.
John W. Drummond and family hosted ex President Theodore Roosevelt his two sons and a nephew at their Polacca home during the week of August 21. Roosevelt toured Arizona and witnessed the Moqui Indian snake dance at Waspi. Drummond, former county teacher, now heads a large Government Indian day school.
Washington treasury officials announce counterfeits bearing imprints of the First National Bank Chicago and Farmers Merchants National Los Angeles. Citizens are asked to have any suspected tens examined by a competent person.
The new law makes it a penal offense to carry concealed weapons and requires any person deputized to carry firearms in the State to post a $1000 bond for approval by the court clerk before they may legally carry.
Mrs. John Zurmuhle Jr died at her East Batavia home last Sunday morning from tetanus after a minor finger wound weeks earlier. She leaves a husband two sons and many relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Presbyterian church with burial in Union Cemetery.
The 59th O V I and friends will hold their annual reunion at Highland Park on the first Saturday in October the 4th. Old soldiers recall harrowing service and narrow escapes. All members urged to attend and make plans now.
A Washington D. H. resident woman has married six times to both colored and white husbands and still lives with them. Her daughter, 26, has three marriages and may match her mother. The piece contrasts local attitudes toward marriage with Batavia’s high share of widows, widowers, old maids, and bachelors.
Ellen Fairman Croshaw, sister of John H. Fairman, died August 19 1918 in Woodburn Oregon aged 87. Born December 14 1830 in Medina New York she raised seven children with husband D S Croshaw who died in 1883. She lived in Ohio Iowa and Oregon and funeral was held August 21 at the Armes home with burial in Belle Passi cemetery.
The 64th district Odd Fellows held a large gathering at Highland Park last Saturday with lodges arriving by special and regular cars and autos. Representative C B Nichols presided in the afternoon as grand officers spoke on the order’s benefits and urged wives to influence men to join. The Batavia Rebecca lodge performed drills and the Batavia orchestra provided music. a rain stoppage after four innings halted a Batavia versus Redskins ball game with a 4 to 3 score for the visitors.
The town requires posters and distributors to pay 2 dollars per day or 10 dollars per year for a license to curb patent medicine circulars in streets. Advertising home made articles needs no license. Violations incur 5 to 25 dollars per offense and license funds go to the general fund. Batavia reference notes similar ordinances exist but are rarely enforced.
A mad dog scare grips Georgetown with a few nocturnal howlers roaming last spring. Citizens report muzzles are now generally worn for public protection and compliance appears steady.
At the Sardinia fair three Batavia youths excelled in motorcycle events. Elton Miller captured first prize of $50 on Thursday and second prize on Friday, Ezra Seyler finished third, and Frank Weaver fourth in a $100 prize. Dust lingered as racers faded from sight before the finish.
Batavia public schools opened with above normal pupil health allowing most school age children to attend. Per new laws, students must attend a minimum number of days. prospects are good for a full winter term. The list of teachers includes Supt. H Aultman, Misses Clara Roudebush, Ethel Weaver, Francis Burlew, Bessie Glancy, Julia Long, Johnson, Elma Townsley, and El Ferguson serves as janitor.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.