Figures on Corrupt County Officials and Auditor Debacle
The Courier accuses Clermont county auditor Williams of illegal fees and poor oversight, detailing a $6039.31 first year draw and calls for detailed itemization, a state statute report, and accountability. The piece cites railroad valuations, tobacco interests, delinquent taxes, improper write offs, and alleged misuses in county offices, urging reform.
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Courier
Williams
Williame
Tobacco Combine Or Trust
Combine Or Trust
Franklin Township
Kura
Felicity
Bethel
Batavia
The
Sena Mele
Extortion Law Urged in Ohio County Officers’ Fees Case
The piece denounces officers accused of overcharging for official duties and cites Ohio Revised Statutes Section 6909. It references Auditor Williams’s $6000 year and Stump’s illegal deed recording fees for Miles Bicking, John W. Lytle, and Leslie. It notes the Jones auditor case in Supreme Court Reports as precedent.
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Ohio
Miles Bicking
John W. Lytle
Leslie
A Trip to Europe and Fairy Land at the Fall Festival
The Fall Festival Association presents a two sided exhibit at Muth Hall with a basement display of trades and products, art galleries on the upper floors, a Swiss chalet, a fairy land, a snakes den, Hagenbeck animals, the Moulin Rogue, and a grand organ concert. The festival includes vaudeville in the south hall, palm garden in the north hall, and daily guard mount by soldier boys. Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised by Dr. John Bunn & Son of Batavia.
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Weilder
Muth Hall
Fall Festival Association
Babylon
Europe
Switzerland
Munte Hall
Ohio streams under study pollution investigation lead by state board
The Ohio State Board of Health continues a pollution study of major streams with the U S Geological Survey aiding by measuring river flows. The effort targets municipal water supplies drawn from polluted waters on rivers like the Sandusky Maumee Scioto and Olentangy and extends to smaller streams with future municipal use.
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Ohio State Board of Health
United States Geological Survey
State Board of Health
Sandusky
Maumee
Scioto
Olentangy
Cincinnati Presbytery Holds Annual Session in Williamsport
Cincinnati Presbytery with about 180 members met in Williamsburg. Rev R F Souter delivered a closing sermon. Rev Reuben Tyler elected moderator. Committees formed including missions education and temperance. Revision of the confession approved. 12 ministers and 12 lay delegates chosen for Ohio Synod in Steubenville. Rev Dawson installed as Williamsburg pastor with charges given. Trumbull Lee preached on the minister’s community worth. Veterans encampment in Indianapolis marked by a near altercation involving Adjutant General Liller and Col Harrison.
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Cincinnati
Foreign Missions
Presbyterian Hospital
Ohio Synod
Steubenville
Dawson
Williamsburg
Tyler
Howard Billman
McMinn
Trumbull Lee
Chloe Moorehead
Costly Dem charges costs for Democratic office records
Article accuses Sheriff Henry Speidel and clerk Joseph Larkin of inflated costs and unreturned fees in court records and deeds. It claims sworn receipts under a salary law were not returned, with deeds issued in over thirty cases and charges collected. The piece invites citizens to verify figures themselves.
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Joseph Larkin
Henry Speidel
Speidel
Attempted death in jail ends in long struggle for life
A man named Charles Sudor, held in a township jail near Elk Lick for unsound mind, attempted self harm with soaked matches and a deadly medicine. He leapt from a cell top, survived the fall, and received medical care from Dr. Ashburn as authorities await next steps from his West Virginia relatives. He is expected to recover.
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Elk Lick
West Virginia
Revival of the Fever at Elk Lick Prospecting Signs
Rumors of gold in Elk Lick valley persist with past diggings and a single persevering prospector. After two years of limited activity a new push aims to attract capital for extensive mining with rich soil indications. The piece notes general exhortations on health and character alongside an unrelated ad for Rocky Mountain Tea.
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Elk Lick Valley
Clermont
Boot Jack Reunion Bridges Batavia and Chicago
Ed Kain recalls a visit from John Wayland, once of Batavia now in Chicago with Northwestern railroad, who surprised him while recovering from a gunshot wound. They chat about Clermont and reminisce. Wayland even brings a boot jack from boyhood days.
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Ed Kain
John Wayland
Chicago
Northwestern Railroad
Kain
Batavia
Wayland
John
Clermont
Milford merchant killed by express near Terrace Park
Charles E. Breuley, leading Milford hardware merchant and senior partner of C. E. Breuley & Co., was fatally struck by an express on the west track while talking with the Loths on Sunday afternoon. The accident occurred as the train rounded a curve. Breuley was hurled 75 feet and neck broken. An inquest returned an accidental death verdict. He leaves five children. his wife died four months ago.
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Milford
Charles E. Breuley
Mr. Breulen
Terrace Park
Cincinnati & Milford
Mra. Leth
Loth
Breuleu
C. E. Breuleu & Co
Hillen
G A R Boys to Press Pensions Clash in Washington
The G A R plans a post in Washington this October to revive pension battles. The target is medical referee Dr Jacob Raub, accused of being too harsh on veterans, with Evans’ resignation cited as not solving the issue. Supporters of Evans want Raub removed and a new referee appointed.
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Grand Army
Washington
Evans
Raub
Ben Hur a limited season at Cincinnati venues
The Ben Hur production arrives at the Opera House Cincinnati for a limited run through October 4. The Grand anticipates early bookings for another engagement while staff report record public interest and a flood of seat orders and payments.
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Ben Hur
Band Opera House
Cincinnati
Grand
Ben Teal
Hinnom
Mount of Olives
Christ
Jerusalem
Hur
Allence
Hionam
Mount Olivet
Ber Hur
Correction on MiamiVille man accused in horse whip attack
A city daily report claimed Howard Leever was whipped by neighbors for striking his mother. The victim denies the charge saying he loves his mother and would not strike her. The assailants were each fined five dollars plus costs. Leever, a veteran of the South cavalry wearing the GAR button, is described as reliable when sober. The six thousand dollar a year Auditor.
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Lth
Howard Leever
Miamiville
Leever
Sth Cavalry
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Administration of Public Affairs
Court of Common Pleas
Reform
Board of Commissioners
Clermont County
Tobacco Trust
John W. Davis
Treasury
William
Tate Township
J. C. Wood
Wood
Dick Stamp
Mr. Stump
Mr. Williams
Jones
Lucas County
Supreme Court
Foley
John Bunn & Son
Governor DennIson
Dick Stump
Harry Moyer
Lenin
Dennison
Democrat
Penn
DrnNison
Johnny
Moyer
Gou
Stump
Sun
Joshua
Harry
Mayyer
Josh
Gov
Sun Office
Presbytery
Indianapolis
Liller
Col
Harrison
Cratic
Litigants
Pulitzer
New York
Brigham Young
Press
G. A. R. Boys
the Wonder and
Clat
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