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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1926
Page
4
Local newspaper item from Batavia dated August 4 1926 reports community news and notices affecting residents. The clipped text highlights civic happenings and short updates typical of a small Ontario town page.
A list of Republican candidates announced before the August primary. Names include C. C. Kearns for Member of Congress Sixth District seeking re election, Fred Edgington for General Assembly, B. L. Ketchum Geo Maxfield and L. M. Rogers for various auditor posts, Edw. E. Peterson for treasurer, R. D. Gallagher for clerk of courts, Fred J. Croswell for sheriff, Henry Bergman Jr J M Heil and others for county commissioner, Carl Z. Garland prosecuting attorney, and Clarence O Rice for recorder.
A serialized docket from the common IJU balance court lists numerous cases with actions including divorces adoptions alimony injunctions and decrees. Notable entries include Anna Rust vs Thomas Rust divorce Madison M Hall vs Harry A Hall damages 1500 Britton Britton for plaintiff and defendant and multiple filings for alimony assignments of dower and quieting title.
August F Reynolds to Edith M Reynolds. Everett Codruff to Hannah Weimer. Thomas J Casey to Bertha M Parker, all of local towns. Estate actions include final accounts, bond details and exemptions in the administrations of Andrew J Simpson Carl Schenk Lillian McNutt and others. various heirs and appraisers named.
Legal notices list guardianship appointments and resignations, estate filings and inventories, wills, and real estate transfers. Names include Ida Gordon, J. Q. A. Laymon, Carrie L. Beagle, Richard H. Sebree, and others in Pierce Township and Goshen, Loveland, Milford, and New Richmond with captions of small parcel transfers valued at $1.
The County Commissioners met July 26 and approved bills for road improvement. They authorized the surveyor to spend up to 1000 for gravel on Nine Mile pike and 2200 for Centerville and Ohio pike. Windows for the courthouse will be purchased for 292.50 from Keen Coal & Supply Co. and a covered bridge at Williamsburg will receive 875 feet of lumber.
The Algo 4-H Clothing Club met at Summerside M E church on Monday July 26 with president leading. Members answered roll by giving sewing machine parts and minutes were read. They sang, worked on dresses, adjourned, with visitors Fanny Tutt Catherine Tutt and Barbara Urban noted.
The Very Best Food Club met at Marion Pence’s home on Monday evening July 19. The president called the meeting to order, roll was called, and the minutes of the last meeting read. Parts were assigned for a forthcoming play to be staged at Mulberry schoolhouse. Refreshments were served. Naomi Dericks News Reporter.
The Miami Helpers gathered July 22 at Loveland High School. Members gave a reason for club work and attendance was low due to the Chautauqua’s final day. Visitors included Mr. Winemiller. Helen Ward served as news reporter.
The Miami Busy Workers held a July 22 meeting at Mrs. R. C. Fisher's home in Miamiville. The president called the meeting to order, roll call and minutes were read and approved, reports shared, and members completed apron projects ready to start pillow cases. County Agent attended. missing members urged to attend next meeting.
The Goshen Industrious Sewers held meetings on July 18 and July 20 with seventeen members present and nine guests. Members sewed dresses, saw demonstrations by Mrs. Leeka and Mary Heywood, and planned sewing hour plus a future meeting at Goshen school house. Edith Hobson reports for Amelia 4 H Clothing Club. July 16 meeting drafted patterns for kimono dresses and pillowcase work. A July 28 meeting at the leader’s home prepared for a picnic set for next Friday at Coney Island, with August 6 next meeting.
The Cincinnati Zoo adds a scarce pair of Santa Barbara Sea Lions to its lineup amid a California bay fish decline campaign. The "hair" variety specimens join Margot, Howard Nicholson, Cathleen Pope, Willie Frick and Bill Small in daily ice shows. Jim Jam Jems performs in Gym Cracks in Crownland with three top gymnasts. Shows run at 3, 7:30 and 9 p.m. Free parking available.
Ben McKibben, Charley Cobb and families attended the McKibben reunion at Mt Zion. Sunday visitors included Alven Ansteadt with family from Owensville, Mrs. Ora Stockton and kin, and others from Williamsburg and Forest Grove.ocular eye trouble for Mrs. Lilly Schooley noted. Mrs. Jones and relatives shopped and attended Palace Theater. trips to Oklahoma area mentioned. local well being and Sabbath reminder conclude.
The document outlines a proposed amendment to Ohio's constitution to authorize municipalities to fund the cost of acquiring property for public works through assessments and bonds. It specifies submission to voters, eligibility criteria, and that the amendment would take effect on January 1, 1927 if adopted, with official certification by the Secretary of State.
Real estate in Clermont county to be sold at public auction at the Batavia courthouse. The parcel lies on O Bannon Creek, part of Richard Call Survey No 524, comprising 99.53 acres valued at $10,000. Terms are cash. Sheriff Fred J. Croswell leads the sale with attorney John McLean. July 5.
Public auction to offer for sale in Clermont County Ohio the southeast part of Union township Lot 3 Davis estate and part of Carrington Survey 2434 containing about 86.55 acres tied to deed dated August 20 1923. The sale is at the Ba sar courthouse front door in the forenoon with bid requirement of 1600 dollars and is conducted by Fred J Crosswell Witten & Witten attorneys.
Probate Court of Clermont County Ohio orders public auction on August 14 1926 at 10 am at Batavia Court House for parcels of John B Johnson Survey parts in Clermont including 22.5 acres and 38 acres with a total appraised value of 2500 dollars. The sale is cash and administered by H O Purdum administrator of Dora Purelum with Britton and Britton as attorneys.
In Clermont County Daisy Suter files against Oren Welsch alleging unspecified relief and an attachment on Welsch property. The case seeks recovery of funds with interest. Britton & Britton represent Suter. The defendant’s residence is unknown.
Daily service between Sardinia and Hillsboro connecting Hillsboro branch with Hillsboro. Trains depart Sardinia for Hillsboro at 6 00 am and 10 00 am except Sunday. Trains depart Hillsboro at 7 16 am and 12 15 pm.
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