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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1913
Page
1
The Sun argues against the Warnes law and a tax commissioner in Ohio. It warns such power concentrates appointments, risks disenfranchising small taxpayers, and could lead to a political machine and state control. It urges residents to vote against the measure on November 5, 1918.
Mrs. Emma Banister the district president invites Rebekah lodge members to the 66th district annual meeting and special session in Winchester on Friday September 19 urging attendance by all who can attend.
Rev. Burdsall has been returned to the Batavia M B church for another year, his ninth.
A county local option committee urges September 29 a dry victory. They accuse ex-saloon keepers of pushing wet petitions for self gain and call on moral, religious, and educational forces to mobilize. The Anti-Saloon League will support the dry effort with speakers and outreach to ensure a full turnout and a decisive win.
The piece argues against Timothy S. Hogan and the Short Ballot plan. It accuses political allies of backing the scheme to win government jobs. It warns voters that supporters of the Warnes law are seeking influence on the tax commission and local officials. It urges voters to oppose the Short Ballot and vote accordingly.
F H Sprague, a Clermont contractor, lands the Walker memorial building contract in Wilmington for 88 601 95 complete. Materials cost 19 651 03 and labor 18 841 56. Work begun, enclosure expected before cold weather. $1 000 left cash to satisfy will provisions.
John Wilson a widower living with his daughter near Marathon was struck by lightning while inspecting hogs in a pasture on Monday September 8. The bolt caused severe injuries, tore clothes, and left a charred path as his hogs would have attacked the body if found first. The funeral was held at Clayton Patton’s home in Williamsburg on Wednesday.
Bethel wins a listless Sunday game 6 to 2 as Hewitt dazzles with 18 strikeouts. Errors and wild pitches shape scoring, with McAfee, Smyth and Glasgow keying Bethel’s fourth inning rally and McAfee adding a triple in the eighth. Long and Conley provide the opposing battery for the All Stars.
Miss Edith Potts of Dayton wed Raymond Norris at her mother's home Batavia. About forty relatives attended with Edith Kain of Cincinnati as bridesmaid and Paul Dustin as best man. Couple left for a lakeside trip. groom works for the N C R B.
Mike Lampkin of near Bantam was arrested and charged for illegal hunting. He was fined six dollars and costs after appearing before BE for leasing to hunt on Sunday.
Moscow Ohio September 8 1913 readers are apprised of the dispute over the village wharf privilege. Howard B Glaser argues the council favored James W Miller over James Anschutz and recounts bond and relocation disputes with Green Line boats and local officials. He praises Senator Pomerene for backing Moscow’s interests and urges common ground to resolve the conflict.
A public demonstration in Bee Culture will be held at B. F. Mull's near Owensville Ohio on Saturday September 20. State Inspector Geeaner will conduct the event with work starting at 10 a.m.
An epidemic of resignations hits area schools as teachers seek improved posts. R. B. Smith leaves Ripley after 17 years for a Cleveland assignment. J. M. Stephenson departs Higginsport for Mt Crab with Roy Kelsey taking over. Miss Marjorie Hulick leaves Milford for a higher high school post in Massalon. Milford reports its third resignation of the spring. New Richmond and Milford see exits this year.
Mrs Sarah B Hair born April 1 1888 in Stonelick township Clermont county died September 9 1913 at Owensville. She married Samuel M McCord February 4 1877. he died October 5 1888. She belonged to the M E church since childhood with funeral at residence September 11 and burial in Greenlawn cemetery.
Wash Carter of Williamsburg was arrested in Bata last Friday on suspicion of hiring a man to burn his insured barn of 200 dollars. He fell ill but reached the fire scene. A boy named Pitzer and a former friend of Carter are involved. Carter posted 2000 dollars bond with his wife as security and a hearing is set for Thursday to likely bind him over to the grand jury. An assistant fire marshal helped develop the case.
On a Sunday morning in New Palestine eleven year old Carson Ward rode the family horse to water the river. He vanished prompting a search that found his cap first then the horse nearby. The body was recovered Monday near the entry point and a Christian church funeral was held in New Richmond on Wednesday.
In Gallia county the infirmary superintendent faces charges from an examiner and taxpayers, including elaborate suppers charged to the county, alleged illegal money draws via false vouchers, and use of county funds for political friends. Silk hose purchases resemble past scandals, though no hats are noted. Three charges were returned.
The 62nd annual Ohio German Conference meets next week at the German U B church with a full program. Evening services feature Rev R Klei ber, Rev J Lick, Rev W A Weber, and Bishop G M Matthews. A Friday service honors Rev C Reich on his fiftieth ministry anniversary. Sunday includes Sunday school and English preaching by Bishop Matthews.
The Clermont county experimental farm faced funding troubles after a 1912 levy was not set by the county fair boards. The State Agricultural Commission will assist in cleaning up finances as a new county board takes over. If farmers heed the experiments, benefits may follow.
The Hawkins family held its fifth annual reunion at Bantam fairgrounds on Saturday September 6 with 115 attendees. Speeches and toasts were given and it was decided that next year the history of the Hawkins family would be read by Mrs. Bessie Shaw of New Richmond. Officers remained the same and a meeting was set for September first, 1914, at the Bantam fair grounds. The day closed with a ball game where the boys beat the married men.
The Senate approved a plan to pay Sergeant-at-Arms Henry Meineke $150 monthly only if he remains in Columbus, while the Auditor of State enforces full time duty or forfeiture of pay. The rule applies to county officials and deputies. A local note reports Edenton’s trip to Williamsburg and a recent game, Marathon 8 Edenton 10, and Edenton 16 Williamsburg 1.
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