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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1918
Page
4
The Clermont Publishing Company announces publication every Wednesday with a price of 125 75 dollars and lists Barvavia, Outo as part of the August 21, 1918 issue.
The August 13 primary yielded light voter turnout in rural districts with Republicans winning many unopposed races. Chas C. Kearns topped the congressional district by 2500, while Governor Arnold led the ticket with 680 to 899 for Willis and Cox in scattered totals. Other results include court races, state offices, and Republican township committeemen. Democrats elected precinct committee members, totaling 44. Marriage licenses were issued and numerous estate matters, appointments, and real estate transfers recorded in the county recorder’s office.
Court records list several actions including W Ade Spaulding versus Chauncey R Spaulding et al for dower and relief. Edward G King versus Max Man vachewitz for damages of 800. Lawrence Reidinger versus Charles B Rankin et al for money fore- closure and injunction with 600 and 2250 on two claims and interest. The State Bank and Trust Co of Harrodsburg versus 2B M with security requests overruled and 80 days given to answer.
The document names son R. Walker and Frank Warman in a decree of confirmation and distribution. Probate actions indicate estate settlement details with these heirs or interested parties acknowledged in the order.
The ceremony took place at eight o clock Wednesday evening July 31 1918 at Rev H M Bloomer's home in Normal Illinois. The couple will reside on North Street in Normal after a southern trip. Both ex residents of Middletown area and well regarded. Mr Shaw formerly a retired farmer near Athens.
Washington August 14 The war industries board told manufacturers of passenger automobiles to convert plants to 100 percent war work by January 1 1919 to ensure industry continuity and avoid loss of organization. The move follows a voluntary 50 percent curtailment proposal by Hugh Chalmers. Steel allotments are halted and stock pre‑restrictions buyers risk government reassignment of metals. Manufacturers with sworn inventories say four to six months of 100 percent capacity remains possible until a leveling occurs.
Farmers debate securing labor to harvest corn as workers are scarce and wages high. Questions arise about whether to leave standing or reseed ground. one horse drill may be used. Last year labor was hard to obtain and fodder prices rose. With boys in the army and government work absorbing help, corn may remain uncut unless furloughed farmer boys aid.
The Batavia bond issue carries by a 136 to 22 vote and requires two thirds to pass. Bonds will be marketed promptly to pay off existing debts.
The Newtown area and surrounding nitrate plant property have risen sharply in price. Town neglect ends as repairs proceed and rents climb. Many homes welcome boarders while electric lights and water are anticipated, signaling a rapid citylike transformation.
A bygone description notes camel drivers in China as Ishmaelite, living outdoors year round to gain brown skins and sturdy frames. They traverse yearlong trails toward Urga, Uliassutal, Kuchen Gize, Karkul, Sining and Daugar, carrying tents and food and camping where grazing is available.
Public notice announces a sheriff sale of various chattels in Hamilton County on a Saturday in August 1918. Items include household goods and farm implements as part of a court action against named defendants. Sale terms specify location and time in the forenoon with the proceeds to be applied to judgments.
The Batavia Ohio village council authorizes six thousand dollars in bonds to cover a revenue deficit from four notes totaling eighteen hundred seventy dollars and to fund municipal light and water works, with terms up to 26 years at five and a half percent interest. Bonds issued at par, offered first to sinking fund trustees, then to the Batavia school district and Ohio Industrial Commission, or sold publicly if not taken.
The ordinance provides that the fund and accrued interest shall be irrevocably set aside to pay interest and principal on bonds as due. It takes effect from August 19 1918 and is witnessed by Mayor Nol Burnet and Clerk Chas S Slade.
The article notes sugar from cane was known in China and India by 4000 B C. Cane sugar originated in those regions and spread to Europe in the early middle ages via traders. Europeans called it honey made from reeds.
State Highway Department of Ohio invites sealed proposals by August 8, 1918 at 2 PM for Section K-1 of the Cincinnati Chillicothe Road in Goshen township. Work includes grading, bridges, culverts and waterbound pavement over 2.04 miles with an estimated cost of 27610.72 dollars. Plans and specifications are on file with the resident engineer. proposals must equal the estimated cost.
Notice from the State Highway Department Columbus August 8 1018 sealed bids to be received by two p m August 28 1918 for a water macadam road project in a township 1 0 miles long with an estimated cost of 11080 79 completion by December 15 1918 bidders must submit surety and contract bond equal to the estimated cost laws and specifications available at the resident engineer and highway commission office.
A garbled OCR text appears to describe a 1919 item involving an engineer and a proposed plan. It includes references to a tape measure, a lotion, a date in May, and an unclear payment or submission amount. The readable content is too fragmentary to determine the event or parties involved.
Brendon Mo appointed administrator of the estate of Eliza Cox deceased, proven claim to be settled as the attached, this seventh day of August, 1918. Probate attorneys Paxton & Co. confirmed.
Notice states Amanda Carr of Clermont Parish died in 1918 and that a claimant named Berg Brow is appointed as executor or administrator. Attorney Georgesine is listed as counsel.
Estate of Eliza Quinby deceased. No foe is hereby given to the executor and administrator of the estate of Eliza Quinby late of Clermont county Ohio deceased. Probate Court byAtt'y.
Estate proceedings announce Helen Manning as administrator of the Manning estate in county, New York. Probate Judge N. Young signs order. August date noted. formal notices issued to heirs and creditors.
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