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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1912
Page
4
The Steubenville Herald-Star argues that the Republican ticket promises prosperity under a Republican administration and criticizes the Cleveland era. It questions Wilson quotes and warns Democrats about a potential third term vote, suggesting a division within the party.
The piece defends Congressman Cox for supporting initiative and referendum while condemning bribery in politics. It notes that in recent investigations, lawmakers push bills aiding business interests, with milker bills cited. It also reports a Maine election victory for Republicans, naming William T. Haines elected governor by a 3,687 plurality.
Last Sunday marked the first time three graves were opened in a single day at Batavia Union cemetery. While two openings had occurred previously, three had never been seen before, and the cemetery's well kept grounds drew praise from many visitors and officials.
In Mary B. Utter vs. Charles Utter the court awarded alimony of 250 dollars in full and dissolved the injunction. In Georgia Runyan vs. C. W. Sheriff the judgment and costs were paid and case dismissed. Other docket actions include leave to answer in the Pierce case and minors added in Brock v. Brock. Limes case satisfied and mortgage cancelled.
A three year in the making carpet measures ten by six feet and is woven from strings of pure pearls with diamond circles at center and corners. It belongs to the Gaekwar of Baroda and cost £200,000. It is guarded in the Maharajah’s treasury room.
The Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections for Clermont County Ohio will hear changes to election precincts in Washington and Franklin townships. Petitions seek redrawing of precinct boundaries near Batavia with new precincts to be known as Washington South and Washington East. The hearing will occur Monday October 14 at Batavia Ohio with official order to follow. An accompanying sale advertisement lists a general purpose mare and river parcel with contact in Lyonsville.
The will dated September 14 1892 directs payment of all debts and funeral expenses from the estate. Real estate passes to son George W Brunk. Personal items go to Simeon David and Adaline Moore. Residue to nine Brunk siblings and Adaline Moore share and share alike. George W Brunk named executor. Witnesses include David K McDonald George W Hulick and George L Swing.
The notices detail transfers by guardian and sheriff and private sales across Miami, Paxton Heights, Williamsburg, Branch Hill and Felicity. Amounts range from $1 to $1800 with properties including acres and lots. An advertisement endorses taking Chamberlains Tablets for digestion and bowel health.
Upon completion the G. A. R. veterans will receive a fine corner room on the second floor. It is well lighted heated and supplied with all necessities and assigned for their use without charge for light fuel or rent.
Ohio officials propose distributing 275 books per section with 200 books per allotment for each size. The plan includes 150 orders for voters and 1000 envelopes, with return cards and board notes indicated, as prepared by Clerk.
Notice states the Probate Court of Clermont County Ohio appointed and qualified the undersigned as administrator of the estate of Ma Chapman, deceased, dated September 13, 1912, with unspecified details due to damaged text.
A Sardinia daily note indicates a new link with Hillsboro branch for Hullaboro operations. The message lists names W B Bevill L Bladon and mentions Roanoke and Cincinnati as referenced locales and divisions.
Miss Hazel Alrey and Misa Alice Blosser, teachers at Fair Oak and Fairview schools, present a grand combined concert and social at Fair Oak Schoolhouse on Saturday September 21, 1912 at 7 o clock. Ice cream and watermelon will be served. Parents and friends of both schools are invited.
In Batavia a sale touts kitchen cabinets at less than half price and a selection of musical instruments. The ad notes dissatisfaction with prior purchases and promotes reduced pricing on the items, including various cabinet styles.
I J B Turner Treasurer Clermont county Ohio announces the mills levy per dollar of property listed for taxation for the 1912 tax year. The notice identifies the tax authority and locality issuing the rate schedule.
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