Who Has Cold Feet in Clermont County Board Row
The Clermont County Board of Commissioners rescinded a $100-per-year resolution to rent a Hamilton Building room for the election board four times annually. The Courier exposed the deal, arguing funds could be better spent on bridges, while noting the county’s finances were strained and urging readers to watch for developments.
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State Auditor orders salaries withheld for unpaid debts
State employees who fail to pay debts risk salary garnishment as Auditor Donahey rules wages cannot be garnished and will be withheld until debts are settled. The scare arose after a $100 plus debt case, urging creditors to file reports for payment and possible job loss.
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Donahey
Honey Scarcity Hits Ohio and Kentucky Beekeepers
Bee men in Ohio and Kentucky report honey shortages this fall due to drought last summer. Poor bloom from flowers and clover reduced stores for winter. Many apiaries sell bees and sour honey results in some cases. Beekeeping remains a risky, though rewarding, investment amid ongoing bee disease losses.
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Ohio
Kentucky
Extensive preparations for Milford Grange meeting
Milford hosts one of the county’s largest Grange gatherings on October 17 in the Milford school auditorium. Brown, Clermont, Clinton, Butler, Warren and Hamilton granges will participate with good speakers and music, drawing broad local interest.
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Brown
Clermont
Clinton
Butler
Warren
Hamilton
Kearns Urged as People's Choice for Office
Voters are urged to back Kearns who is described as the man for the place and the choice of the people, with emphasis on his qualifications and broad support.
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Kearns
Delightful Batavia Masonic Lodge evening honors two candidates
A Batavia Masonic Lodge event last Saturday conferred the master’s degree on two candidates with about 116 brethren in attendance. Linwood and visitors from Williamsburg Owensville Linwood and Cincinnati witnessed the rite. The evening began around 6 o’clock, followed by a banquet praised for its service, with the lodge home praised as a fine addition to the town.
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Batavia
Lights On Trial Of Nitrogen Electric Lamps In Hillsboro
Hillsboro city council tests nitrogen electric lighting in residential areas with 100 watt lamps and in business districts with 800 watt bulbs. Costs are $1.20 for 100 watt and $4.15 for 800 watt, estimated to last about four months. If satisfactory, significant savings are expected.
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Hillsboro
Court Consolidation from a Taxpayer View
A taxpayer argues against merging probate and common pleas courts, stating a single judge could not decide probate acts and contested wills fairly. He warns such consolidation would force judges to travel, hinder timely decisions, and weaken the probate and juvenile courts.
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Court of Common Pleas
Georgetown
Wilmington
Common Pleas
Tax Rates and Local Budgets Face Reallocation Questions
County levies have been lowered and duplicates raised while funds in various corporations may not see increased revenue. Budgets across corporations were reduced to balance others, prompting questions about the act’s impact on overall funding.
West Ohio M. E. Conference Seeks Higher Pastor Salaries
The West Ohio Conference backed minimums of 1000 dollars plus parsonage rent for married pastors and 800 dollars for single ministers. Superintendent W. H. Wherley from Dayton cited burdens on families amid rising living costs and noted donors pay more for car fuel than church programs.
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Dayton
Mystery surrounds fatal injuries near New Richmond
A man found last week along the C. G. and P. tracks on the New Richmond pike died in Cincinnati hospital after his legs were severed above the knees. He was unconscious when found, wrapped in coffee sacks. Name believed King, home unknown. Authorities investigate.
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Cincinnati
King
Postmaster Burleson Considers Rural Mail by Contract
In Washington Postmaster General Burleson said rural mail service could switch to contract work soon to save about 20 million dollars a year. Bids would determine the carrier, but service would continue as before with star route-like operations and same patrons. The move may be accelerated as wartime taxes fund government needs, including a gasoline tax due to rising automobile use.
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Burleson
Washington
Hillsboro stock sale sells horses to Cincinnati and Washington
At Hillsboro stock sales about 60 horses were sold with 40 shipped to Cincinnati and the rest to Washington D C and Dayton. Prices paid ranged from 76 to 126 dollars per horse.
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Hillsboro
Cincinnati
Washington, D. C
Dayton
Highland County Considers Extra One Mill Tax Levy
Highland county commissioners last week passed a resolution to submit a five year road improvement levy of one mill to voters at the November election. Money for road work is scarce in Highland and Clermont counties amid aging bridges and unused pikes. Fred Edington of Chile visited Batavia on business. his wife is recovering after a hospital stay.
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Highland
Clermont
Clermont County
Fred Edington
Chile
Batavia
Batavia Forms Lady Band Under James Wasner
Batavia starts a new ladies band directed by James B. Wasner. Members include Lorena Keen Maude Horn Murriel Davidson Elsie Miller Florence Gelvin Edell Knauer Rose Wasner Florence Buerkle Emma Anstaett Freida Bissantz. A lawn social in the courthouse yard raised funds for instruments and community interest remains high.
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James B. Wasner
Our Town
Lorena Keen
Maude Horn
Murriel Davidson
Elsie Miller
Florence Gelvin
Edell Knauer
Rose Wasner
Florence Buerkle
Emma Anstaett
Freida Bissantz
Court House
Furnace Repair Delays Heat at Batavia School
The Batavia school building undergoes repairs to its heating system. Officials note that supplying heat to all rooms by a gasoline engine driven fan is challenging, though the furnaces are expected to be in operation when needed.
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Batavia
Temperance Campaign Opens in Batavia Clermont County
A large crowd attended the Temperance campaign opening at the M. E. church in Batavia on September 29. J. C. Fuhr presided as president, Rev. W. M. Patton led prayer, and Dr. Rit tenhouse of Middletown spoke on moving Clermont toward a statewide prohibition state. The Anti Saloon League pledge to avoid politics was adopted by unanimous vote.
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J. C. Fuhr
America
W. M. Patton
Williamsburg
Welch Sisters
Bessie Walker
Christian Soldier
Charles H. McNutt
Dr. Rittenhouse
Middletown
Ohio
Clermont
Commonwealth of Ohio
Anti-Saloon League
Mothers Meeting At Batavia School Opens New Year
The Batavia mothers meeting held at the school house last Friday afternoon drew strong interest for the upcoming school year. The program nears completion for distribution. The building is in excellent condition to start the term. A plan to prevent disease via monthly fumigation on Saturdays is proposed. Prof Blair oversees schools and remains popular with scholars and parents.
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Batavia Mothers
Blair
Successful Home Coming at Batavia Odd Fellows
Batavia Odd Fellows held a pleasant homecoming last Friday with strong attendance. Rev. Burdsall and Rev. Simpson gave brief talks, Allen Glancy read aloud, and Merril Jenike with Kirk Hamilton provided trombone and piano music. Visitors included E. C. Manning Geo. Maxfield Bert Swing from Bethel and others from Pt Isabel Perin town and Cincinnati.
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Odd Fellows
Burdsall
Simpson
Allen Glancy
Merril Jenike
Kirk Hamilton
E. C. Manning
Geo. Maxfield
Bert Swing
Bethel
Prof. Collier
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Pt. Isabel
W. C. Robinson
Perintown
F. P. Hamilton
Cincinnati
Grand Jury Reports and Indicted Cases Summary
Fifty nine witnesses examined eight bills presented four cases ignored. Indictments include H. Armstrong forgery uttering forged instruments Frank E. Smith abandoning child Thomas Robert and Wesley South malicious destruction of property unlawfully shooting on Sunday Arthur Ferguson shooting with intent to wound and kill Fred Moore rape with consent James Thomas breaking and entering dwelling house in day time and larceny Bert Cullom receiving stolen property and concealing same.
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Frank E. Smith
Thomas
Robert
Wesley South
Arthur Ferguson
Fred Moore
James Thomas
Bert Cullom
Fire Prevention Day Observed With Chimney Inspections
In accordance with custom Friday October 9 has been set apart as Fire Prevention Day. The observance includes inspection of chimneys and flues, checking mortar cracks and stove pipe clearance to prevent fires.
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