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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1914
Page
4
The notice lists Republican primary candidates for county offices on August 11 1914 led by C H Sipes for County Recorder. It criticizes President Wilson and Cox while discussing Governor Cox and Hogan with frequent references to political strategy and tax and labor issues.
Bequeathal of Frank P. Witham’s property noted. Action Anna Horn vs John Horn set for alimony hearing on Thursday April 1914. Mabel Barker vs Reynolds Barker awarded $5 weekly alimony. Vortex Manufacturing Co. vs Katie Bosche et al settled and dismissed.
Marriage licenses list couples from Goshen Monterey Bentonville Bethel Mt. Pisgah Milford and New Richmond. Appointments name Clason Jones administrator and Elizabeth Walter administratrix. Other business includes estate actions for Sonnecalb Woodruff Burns Meyer Ramsey and related tax, appraisal, inventory, and real estate decrees.
Recorder records show numerous deeds with buyers and sellers across townships such as Felicity Bethel Washington Monroe and Jackson. Many transfers list nominal sums like $1 along with acres and lots including notable parcels in New Richmond Williamsburg and Milford.
Court records list multiple actions including J B Miller versus Edith May with a 27.81 verdict for the plaintiff. Ashburn against Patchell for a will dispute. Patchell will hearing set for March 25 1914. Goetz defense deadline five days. Hendrixson versus Fendrixson dismissed at cost. Provident Bank against McKenzie dismissed. Strickland versus Mow judgment by consent 1200 dollars. Lenora Witham executor versus Charles Witham et al court finds Lenora Witham was
Hon Frank B. Willis, born 1871 near Lewis Center Delaware County, built a career from farm work to Ohio Northern University. He became a lawyer, instructor, and lifelong politician, serving in the Ohio General Assembly, authoring a tax law, then winning election to Congress in 1910 and re election in 1912 by a 1414 plurality.
A sequence of land transfers is listed, detailing buyers, sellers, parcel locations, and prices for properties in Tate, Monroe, Laurel, Owensville, Jackson, Miamiville, Brown county, Williamsburg, Batavia, and other townships. Also includes advertisements and testimonials for Chamberlain's Liniment and Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil, with a call for political names and a note on Huerta and Woodrow Wilson.
Obituary notices report James Steward death on Wednesday March 25 and Samuel Malott death from pneumonia, with surviving relatives listed. Local visitors, callers, and residents are noted along with frequent sickness and community happenings. An anecdotal testimonial for Burdock Blood Bitters appears toward the end.
Sealed proposals will be received from all banks or trust companies. proposals must state interest at not less than 2s per annum on average daily balance for county money. Each proposal to include name of securities. Right to reject any or all bids reserved by County Auditor W H Aiken.
Justice of Peace Francis Fomorin in Stonelick township Clermont county Ohio issued an attachment order on February 26 1914 for 825.20 dollars plus 0.20 cents in Owensville Ohio. Court action filed by E M Brown.
Notice announces Edward W. Patchell and Albert J. Patchell appointed as administrators of Edward C. Patchell late of Clermont county Ohio. Dated March 18 1914 by Probate Judge W A Joseph. Allen B Nichols attorney.
Notice is given that Alfred T Marsh and Hanson H Marsh have been duly appointed and justified as administrators with the will annexed of the estate of Daniel D Marsh, deceased, late of Clermont County Ohio. Dated March 9 1914. W A Joseph Probate Judge.
Notice is given that J G Irwin has been appointed executor of the estate of Mary E Thompson late of Clermont County Ohio deceased. Dated March 16 1914. W A Joseph Probate Substitute H L Britton attorney.
Mrs Earl Jones returns from a visit with Avondale friends. Funeral attended by Mrs William Burdsall and Mrs John Washburn for Mrs John Knott at Mulberry. Cincinnati visitor Mrs Carrie Lance stays with Mollie VanCamp. Box social at school house was a success. Various residents, guests, and travels noted including Harmon Whitaker, Waylord Needham, and Miss Gladys Miller. An advertisement for Doans Regulets appears amid local notices.
Notice announces William poet appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Henry J Koch late of Clermont County Ohio deceased. Dated March 30 1914 Probate Jose Chas F Malsbury attorney. The text also records local social notes from Cincinnati Bethel Amelia and surrounding areas with multiple named residents and visits.
Sealed proposals due 12 noon Saturday April 7 1914 for bonds totaling 1000 dollars in five 200 dollar notes dated January 1 1914 and maturing over five years. Bonds bear 6 percent interest, bids require five percent certified check, village reserves right to reject bids. Mayor NGTON M B and Clerk W A Williams date February 17 1914.
Village of Amelia Ohio invites sealed bids for erecting electric generation and transmission works to serve the village and inhabitants. Bids due noon April 18 1914 at the clerk office with 5 percent certified check and 6 percent bond. Bids must be sealed endorsed with bidder name and marked Proposal for Light Plan Construction. Village reserves right to reject all bids. W A Williams Clerk dated April 1 1914.
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