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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1917
Page
3
Market notes show Hamilton price listings for toys calves lambs sheep and farm commodities with wheat oats corn and flour retail prices. Cincinnati closings list cattle calves hogs sheep lands wheat corn oats rye hay butter and hogs with price ranges and shifts.
Washington May 29 Another fundamental change in the war tax bill was agreed upon by the Senate Finance Committee which struck the whole section levying 200 000 000 by a general duty increase of 20 per cent on an ad valorem basis As substitute the committee proposes direct excise or consumption taxes on tea coffee and cocoa Terome Kahn to serve in Europe Dartmouth ambassadorship and ambulance corps details note six months service and travel to France.
The 100 percent honor roll groups and dozens of firms and individuals join the Red Cross. The Hamilton chapter convenes a 7250 assembly tonight with Chairman Leeklider urging full participation. Don Looven signs six memberships for his family as Beekett Household registers 100 percent. Rev Minardt campaigns among Zion Church members raising $40 in donations.
The Wolves Coampton Women’s Relief Corps plan a Wednesday morning gathering at the monument to make bouquets. Helpers are invited to donate flowers, with many mower shortages noted. Children distributing the bouquets meet at Rowll’s corner at one o’clock. Flowers available at Uciser’s.
Family of three seeks furnished rooms for light housekeeping with private family living space. References available. Address H. K. care Journal.
In common pleas court Tuesday morning Harold B Jayne sues the National Automatic Typewriter Company led by president C Narle Hoog an to recover 85293. He says a New York Supreme Court judgment of 485293 issued April 21 1917 remains unpaid. The defendant formerly operated as the Groven Automatic Typewriter Co with main offices and shop in the city.
Notice to non residents lists heirs of Thomas M Hanlin and others as non residents of Hamilton Ohio and cites council action April 4 1017 to approve sewer improvements. Sheriff sale advertises case 27681 building association plaintiffs offering property in Butler County Ohio for sale July 10 1917 at 10 to 1 cash with price 3000 grounds of John and Water streets in Hamilton Ohio valued 3000.
County officials in Tamillon Ohio call for sealed proposals by 10 A M Wednesday June Wh for concrete or steel construction of a bridge over Indian Creek in Ruily Reily Township. Plans and specifications available in the County Auditor and Commissioners offices. Bids must include plans, spans, lengths, material sizes, and patent details. Certified check or 5 percent bond required. bidders may bid whole or part of work. patented devices protested to county. Contact Ty Mv Trammerle, County Surveyor, Tamillon, Ohio, for details and bid forms. a $3.00 fee applies for plans by money order.
Bessie Burk filed for divorce from Joseph Burk in the Butler County Common Pleas Court case 27816 on grounds of gross neglect of duty. The defendant must answer by June 16, 1917, or the petition will be granted. Proceedings conducted by J I Heath and associates.
Charlotte Whelan as administratrix of Benton Timberman decedent files May 1 1917 petition in Butler County Probate Court to sell one acre of land in Ross Township to pay debts and administer estate. Named defendants include Benjamin Bridge and others with unknown residences. living heirs Isabelle Kay Smith Ida Kay Cummins and unknown heirs or legal representatives of Benton Timberman. Defendants must answer by June 1 1917.
Butler County Ohio issues a public bid notice for the Mile Creek approach project at Manford Farm Section 31. Bids must include certified checks or bonds, inspected by the County Surveyor and Auditor, with the board reserving the right to accept or reject all bids. May 8 15 22 dates referenced.
Fatale of Elizabeth Storek deceased. ALF Storek appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Storek of Butler County Ohio. Dated May 21 1917 at R 8 Woodruft Probate Judge of said county.
Wilhehuine Zellnér is appointed and qualified as executrix of the estate of Ursula Polite, a deceased resident of Butler County Ohio. Probate judge Volt B S Wood signs the order dated the first day of May in the year VOLT, with the filing noted as 31 nes maye22.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Bond of Education of St Clair Township Butler County Ohio until 12 o'clock noon Saturday June 23 1917 for remodeling and addition to a school house at Coke Otto St Clair Township Butler County Ohio. Plans and specifications by Geo W Barkan Armilton Q Mans are on file at the office of Overpeek Clerk and at the architect in the Reily Block during business hours. Proposals on blank forms from the architect. Must be accompanied by a 5 percent bond or certified check conditioned that bidders enter into contract within five days after bid opening and proceed with work as per plans and specifications.
The Board of Education Overpeck Ohio calls bids for steam heating and related work to be opened at the Township House Overpeck on Saturday June 23 1917 Bids may be rejected and a bond of per cent of the contract value is required for faithful performance The notice is by order of the Board of Education St Clair Township Butler County Ohio and signed by Jas B Wehr president and H I Overpeek clerk May 22 1917
Local notes call for members of Ottrumwas Tribe No 90 improved Order of Red Men to report at Soldiers Monument on Memorial Day May 30 at 1 PM for parade participation. Ex soldiers to meet Memorial Monument at 1 30 PM for the same event. Card of thanks from the Winilton family for flowers and condolences after the loss of Daniel M. Viambn.
Multiple farm parcels around Butler County Ohio listed with acres ranging from 8 to 836, several with 4 to 7 room houses, barns, good soil, and proximity to towns like Sevenville Millville Trenton or Shandon. Prices span from 3800 to 115 per acre with trade options and near-city access. Interest shown by buyers for dairy stock, summer homes, and investment.
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