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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1920
Page
4
The Clermont Courier published weekly by Clermont Publishing Co. lists pricing and term details for subscriptions and appears dated August 11, 1920 with standard notices typical of a small town newspaper.
Will Hays extols Senator Harding as a superb candidate with calm judgment, national leadership, Americanism, and humanity. He asserts Governor Coolidge is a fitting vice presidential candidate. Fortunate country.
The chaotic 1920 account shows James Cox targeted by Campbell at a Democratic convention in San Francisco. The critique labels Cox a "pussyfooter" and accuses him of broken promises, misrepresentation, and double dealing to win support from Ohio voters and party factions.
E Reed administrator of Sadie Davis estate against Elizabeth Davie et al is dismissed without record at plaintiff’s cost. Probate mentions marriage licenses for William Miller and Martha Hartwell and Guy Jordan and Flora Wood. Appointments include Jennie Cross guardian for Burdette Cross and siblings with bond filed. Josephine Craver named administratrix of Mary Ann Gomien estate.
A sequence of quit claim deeds records transfers to Elizabeth Fisher and Homer F. Buerkle. Henry Coones Frank Spaulding Nannie Barker Reuben Spaulding Nanale Lampton Mariah Mell P. F. Jamieson W. H. Baum Louis Seibert Barbara Seibert Cecelia Pollitt Steve Havel convey 2 to 60 acre parcels in Withamsville Union Batavia Williamsburg Amelia and unspecified locations for mostly $1 to $50 totals.
Joe Payne farms a high yielding wheat patch in Oklahoma producing 82 bushels per acre at 62 pounds per bushel, selling for 2.40 a bushel and earning crop value above land worth. The Oklahoma Review notes land price at 40 per acre with potential for rapid price jump as Western Oklahoma rises as an agricultural center. Hayworth Bros and attorneys Owen Patchell and Lloyd Patchell, former Clermont residents, are prospering in the area.
Tailors in Germany turn to paper as a substitute for wool and cotton due to scarcity. Reported that a durable, moisture resistant grade will not tear, will not wash out, and will be priced reasonably, with expectations it could outperform the current over-all craze.
On a farm near South Ripley P A Barrett killed a five foot Texas Bull snake that had been fattened by milking a cow. The incident followed a night watch where Barrett observed cows returning to pasture and a snake approaching a cow to drain milk before Barrett drove it away.
County commissioners reject Cincinnati Milford and Blanchester Traction Company request for a Milford Mi ami river bridge franchise. The plan would shift bridge repair costs to the county while guaranteeing the company a fixed annual payment. Temporary Milford bridge repairs will be charged to the traction company. Polk Lafoon announces future cooperation with the commission to protect trees along county roads.
Columbus Ohio August 4 1920 sealed bids for Section N 2 Clermont County project No 8414 in Stonelick Township for grading bridges culverts and paving with waterbound macadam pavement 16 ft road 26 ft width 18784 ft length estimated cost 10019794 completion by August 1 1921. Bid bond 5 percent to 10 thousand dollars. Plans on file with Resident Engineer and State Highway Department. State Highway Commissioner reserves right to reject any bid.
No. 4705 on the waters of Nine Mile creek and bounded as described. Beginning at a corner of F. M. abbis lot and following various compass directions to stake and a large sycamore tree back to the beginning, containing 7.72 acres. Property conveyed by John Tice to the mortgagors September 18, 1919. Real estate appraised at 540 dollars. Terms: cash on day of sale. Bert B. Swing Sheriff. F A Brown deputy. Eli H. Speidel attorney for plaintiff.
Notice of appointment for Frances L Gregg estate in Clermont County Ohio. James W Utter named administrator by Probate Judge Clarence N Young dated August 7 1920. Norwood J Utter acts as attorney.
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