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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1918
Page
4
The Clermont Courier issue from August 14 1918 is a Wednesday publication of The Clermonti Publishing Co. The text reflects the newspaper’s standard format and early 20th century community notices.
A letter urges Congress to extend travels benefits to soldiers on furlough. The writer notes a 1 cent per mile limit exists for soldiers while many still pay full fare and insurance. asks lawmakers to grant passes or lower rates to help troops visit home. It protests high allowances for Congress members and calls for action to support soldiers unpaid by travel rules.
In Common Pleas Court a variety of new suits includes F A Thirey versus Perry and Nettie South on an account for 57.22. Other items include divorce actions, alimony and attorney fees, marriage licenses for Arthur Neihof and Edna Good, and inventories and appraisements for several estates. State of Ohio vs John Downs sentences a workhouse term and fine.
The County Commission board met in special session on Monday August 5 and allowed numerous bills. Transactions include bids and awards for multiple bridges Cincin nati pike Olive Branch Speidel Newman Raven Frasier and Williams unions townships, plus bond award to Milford National Bank for 4200 par issues. Resignation of C H Crane noted.
The last will of Eliza H. Cox names daughter Emma McKibben and husband John McKibben as beneficiaries, with Albert Bickel named executor. Real estate transfers list numerous parcels with nominal sums, including Lou M. Myall to Maria Lytle, 201 202 Batavia. Rebecca McRoberts to Anna Prickett, 17 acres Pierce Tp. Fridman Lumber Co. to Carl Painter, Lot 542 New Richmond. and E M Otten to Roy L. Yelton, 107 acres Wasbington Sp. 3, among others.
The county board accepted a janitor replacement in Williamsburg's public building, noted security bonds from Merchants & Farmers Park and Milford National, renewed W E McKeevers treasurer bond, and discussed a road petition from Seth Hutchinson for vacating and opening a new route. A Milford Miami Union delegation urged South Milford road repairs. $300 to be used by the County Farm Agent under section 9221-4 G.CO. Ohio. Ross and Lowe approved resolutions. An $8,000 debt note from 1916 was renewed again and eight $1,000 notes will be issued to retire it over eight years with annual interest.
Alpine F W C meets August 10 with 12 members and children. Readings include Ada Cowdry A Great Musician and Miss Mabel Davidson. Mabel Davidson leads discussion The Saving of Sugar and Wheat Flour. Keith Hutchinson wins a prize in a hostess contest. A club picnic is planned for next Wednesday at Davidson's Grove. Next meeting September 12 at Mrs Edith Hutchinson's home.
Heat and drought have badly damaged the tomato crop with vines scorched and blooms lost. Many tomatoes are blistered and unfit for canning as they fail to ripen. The late crop may offer better canning prospects.
Squire Norman L. Burnet’s court heard two cases from the Afton district last Thursday. Sherman Stevens faced John and Lou Haffer on concealed weapons charges and was discharged after the evidence. Stevens was placed under a $600 peace bond. Next, John and Lou Haffer return against Stevens on assault and battery charges in the same court.
John Parrott son of Dale K Parrott of Washington DC fell about 82 feet while alighting on a cement pavement breaking a leg and injuring his feet He is in the hospital and will remain several weeks The accident occurred about two weeks ago.
Candidates, elected or defeated, must file their campaign expense accounts within ten days after the primary. With the primary over, every candidate should prepare, swear to, and file the account with the election board clerk to save trouble.
Fragmentary ad copy urges seeking love to see lovable traits in people. The text emphasizes optimism and social insight as a path to happiness through an unspecified product.
A fragmentary note from a local paper records a deceased individual referenced as Yen and touches on unsettled estate details. The readable portions suggest a potential inquiry into inheritance or asset distribution with no clear names or dates.
A formal notice announces the appointment of a new county official in Ferments County. The document lists the appointee and confirms the official capacity and effective date, with signature by the appointing authority.
Public auction to sell a tract of 2 1/2 acres in Powell’s survey No 430 in Belmont County Ohio. The sale in front of the Court House at Batia on August 17 1918 between 10 and 11 am. Terms: cash. minimum bid not less than 159. Sheriff’s office notice by F A Brown and attorney for complainant.
Notice records Helen Manning appointed as administratrix of the estate of George G Manning, deceased, late of Clermont County. Dated August 10, 1918, Probate Judge Clarenceoe N Young. Attorneys Davis & Paxton.
Fragmentary OCR text from a local item mentions county and agency terms but lacks clear event, people, places, or dates. No coherent action or outcome can be identified from the readable portion.
The State Commission announces a Columbus hearing at 2 PM August 1913 to consider paving and drainage projects on Clermont Street and related routes. Plan includes grading roadway, building bridges, paving with waterbound concrete, and widening sections to 14 ft. pavement and 2 ft. roadway, estimated cost $27 072 with completion by August 16 1919. Bidders must file proposals with bond equal to the contract price. the State Highway Department reserves rights.
Roadway construction and paving on a section of the state highway project are estimated at a cost to be set. A bidder may submit a proposal and compete for an amount equal to the bid. The project covers roadway width 38 feet and paving width 26 feet. The commission plans a December start.
Fragmentary text references an appointment notion at a megacourt setting with a judge involved. The garbled lines mention a page or page number and a weekday detail, indicating a formal scheduling or judgment matter under scrutiny.
Clermont County Ohio probate filing by Eugene Mears et al as estate administrator seeks to compel payment of debts and costs from the estate of Neoste ne L. Meare deceased. It names multiple Mears and Lemar relatives, all last residing in Beloit Kansas and nearby locations, with a detailed real estate description in doubt. A June 1918 hearing is noted.
Election news notes a fair board vote and rector selections in Boston with unclear dates and officials. Names and precise positions are partially legible, showing local civic roles and planned polling or meeting activities.
A notice announces an appointment in Champ, Arkansas, naming Bud Me and a listed party or organization involved. The document specifies the official action, the authority issuing it, and the locale, with dates and procedural details provided in the readable text.
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