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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1917
Page
4
The Clermont Courier from Watavia Ohio dated August 22 1917 presents community notices and local items of interest for residents. The issue reflects the period’s small town reporting style with brief notices and updates.
A wartime exhortation from Youth's Companion praising drafted soldiers as chosen ones marching toward battle. It honors their courage and national duty while promising support in spirit for those left at home and praying for safe return. The message evokes Nathan Hale and national traditions.
Court report lists new suits including Guy V Lewis v Stewart Hopping and Anthony Liggett et al v Board of Commissioners with entries granting defense and cross petitions and stenographer appointment. Marriage licenses issued to Geppert Chalk Dockum Stager Heavener Lowry. Probate actions cover inventories accounts taxes and final settlements. will of Viola Rust filed and provisions noted. appointments and bonds recorded for multiple estates.
The will details life interests for Union township acres to the husband, with the estate divided between Frank and Will Brown on death. Rebecca Robinson Riley receives a gold watch and ring, Jessie Brown gets the watch chain, and Frank and Will Brown inherit silverware after the husband’s death. Debits are paid, and remaining real and personal property go to Agatha Mary Bulow and later to their children.
Recorder's Office lists numerous transfers including Mabel Leeds White to Joseph Fran soms et al of lot 265 Williamsburg for 1 dollar and various parcels in Wayne, Jackson, Pierce, Loveland, Miami, Union, Tate townships. Several 1 dollar sales and several parcels priced up to 3200 dollars.
The Village of Batavia Ohio approves Ordinance 160 to proceed with sanitary sewers on Spring Street from Fourth Street to the alley between Second and Water Streets in District No 1. It outlines assessments, payment terms, bond anticipation, and bids, with construction to use eight inch vitrified tile and specified manholes.
Ordinance 161 provides a village license for all plumbers in Batavia Ohio. It restricts nonowners and unlicensed individuals from plumbing work and sets a 15 dollar annual fee with a 10 dollar prepayment requirement. It requires at least three years as a journeyman and enforces fines up to 200 dollars for violations.
The probate court of Clermont County Ohio appoints and qualifies H L Britton as assignee in trust for the creditors of William Tepker. Dated August 20 1917. Az2ta
State of Ohio Clermont County Probate Court notice lists executors guardians and trustees filing accounts for settlement and set for hearing on Thursday September 6 1917 with exceptions due. Names include Winifred Davis Percy Jamieson Chas Jamieson L F White Nacky J Hill Fr William Underhill C C Carley A G Olbering G W Lindsey Mary J McNair Harry T Wilson Angeline Elston John Pringle and others with final and partial accounts for estates and guardianships.
Public auction ordered by the Court of Common Pleas Clermont County Ohio in Case No. 118 Paul M. Rapp v George T S Reed Iva E Reed. Sale on a Saturday morning in August 1917. Listed items include horses cows hay farming gear and household appliances with cash terms and the deputy and attorney noted.
Sheriff to offer at public auction the two parcels in Monroe and Towle surveys in Clermont county Ohio on September 8 1917 at 1 o clock. First tract five acres valued 100 dollars second tract seventy two acres valued 4500 dollars. Terms one third cash at sale one year and two years secured by mortgage at 6 percent. Sale at Batavia court house steps.
The estate of Viola Rust is appointing Rebecca Ropison Riley as executrix after qualification. The probate judge Clarence N. Young notes the date August 15, 1917 with Edwin C. Ely as attorney for the matter in Clermont County Ohio.
Sealed proposals are invited by the Clermont County Auditor for forty-three bonds totaling 21350 dollars, dated August 1 1917, bearing 5 percent interest and payable semi annually. Bonds fund county tax and assessment needs for local road and improvement projects under Ohio law. Bids due by noon August 2 1917 with certified check and bid terms requirements.
Public sale in Clermont County Ohio will offer real estate in Milford village on High Street. The auction is set for Saturday September 4, 117 and involves land described as Mason’s lot with measured boundaries and a $1000 appraised value. Sold under order of sale from the Court of Common Pleas with attorney for plaintiffs listed.
Sealed proposals due August 41 1917 noon for Milford Ohio village bonds totaling 5000 dollars. Ten bonds of 500 dollars each dated April 17 1917 at 5.5 percent interest semiyearly payable over ten years. Bids to be sealed marked for entry and delivered with bid surety to Milford treasurer for 90 dollars. Vendor may reject any bid. ten day notification window.
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