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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1914
Page
4
The article lists Republican ticket contenders for Ohio offices led by Frank B. Willis and Warren G. Harding, condemns jail neglect after a Friday escape, and endorses B. F. Swing for sheriff while urging scrutiny of O. P. Griffith’s past public office records and alleged illegal fees.
Mrs. Rosie Rish of Wabash Indiana praises Chamberlains Tablets for stomach trouble saying they are the best medicine she has used. The ad notes they strengthen the stomach and aid natural function and are for sale by all dealers.
At a Milford school board meeting E. Schaefer of Greenfield was appointed principal. He is a university graduate and comes highly recommended. Miss Helen Hall was hired to teach one grade and is described as an able teacher.
Peaches were plentiful in Batavia last week with Elberta fruit described as large and flawless. A bushel sold at 1.60 dollars while other varieties fetched as low as 1 dollar. The southern county reported an extra large crop of fine quality.
Summer colds are dangerous and can lead to serious lung troubles including consumption. Dr King s New Discovery relieves coughs and colds promptly and helps prevent complications. Soothes and antiseptic. money back if not satisfied. Available at druggists, 60 cents and 1.00 per bottle.
Ohio State Fair stages a four day G Roads Day with a mammoth pageant showing evolution of transportation from camels to modern vehicles. The State Highway Department led by Commissioner Marker will oversee the display requiring over a mile of wagons autos and vehicles. A separate item notes a testimonial about Foley Kidney Pills from W M Halfacre of Dexter Missouri praising relief for his wife’s kidney pain.
The county district superintendents were chosen last week. They are J Rounds Northern N B Heidlebaugh Central and E H Pattison Southern. Salary for each is 1200 and they assume duties at once. Also listed are the other districts formed under Section 4740. Mosquitoes and other insects spread disease. Sloan's Iniment is advertised as antiseptic and effective for bites and cuts with a 26 cent price.
Rev and Mrs Wright attended the chautauqua in Hillsboro last week. Various locals visited friends and relatives, with sifts to Cora Hensel, Blanche and Mrs Williams in Morrow, and Owensville fair attendance noted. Folders mention Miss Marie Applegate, George Waldwell and family, and several trips to nearby towns with guests and hosts in a lively community thread.
Children Cry FOR FLETCHER S CASTORIA and social visits fill a page segment. Names such as Dee McDonald Mrs Gee and families visit relatives in Cane and Williamsburg with multiple local acquaintances, guests at dinners, and Sunday gatherings across several towns and cities.
Court actions include new suits such as Charles C. Britz vs Geo F Britz and the Milford B L Co vs Edith Bass, plus a divorce case Blery Malott vs Flora A Malott. Marriage licenses issued to multiple couples. appointments of estate administrators and executors. inventories and final accounts filed. wills admitted to probate. Real estate transfers cover numerous parcels in Batavia Tp Monroe Tp and Tate Tp with nominal sums.
County commissioners held a meeting on August 17 approving a large batch of bills. They purchased treasurer Rogers’s bond for another year at 300 dollars and authorized numerous pike and bridge repairs. Several payments covered supplies, labor, repairs, and refunds, with multiple contractors and local suppliers listed.
Visitors will see top notch racing on the world’s finest course with infield mounds fringed with flowers and flags. The Rainbow Comes Down in Ohio marks a large mound while a Horse Shoe and a Four Leaf Clover serve as signs. The Flag of Ohio and Old Glory will be displayed. For colds use Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil.
A petition is filed in the Clerk of the Card of Deputy State Supervisor in Clermont County Ohio. The notice lists a voting precinct in an Ohio township, naming the township and related division lines, with details referencing Monroe towns and a high fort. The transcription is garbled but indicates an official filing requiring action or acknowledgment.
Notice announces H O Behrie mer appointed and qualified as administrator de bonis non of the estate of Geo Nordman late of Clermont County Ohio deceased. Dated with probate by Chas O Kearns attorney.
In Clermont County Ohio the probate court schedules final and partial accounts for several estates including trusts and guardianships. Hearing is set for September 3, 1914 with time to file exceptions before then. Names include W E Thompson Eli Speidel M M Dumford Wm Baumhile Abigail Ludwig Alfred Farton Belle Henwood W Watson Grace McDonald Florence Walker Cora Filly and others.
Public sale to be held September 9 1914 at 1 pm at the Sparh House Batavia Ohio. Property lies in Sonelick Township Clermont County on the waters of Btonelick Creek and is bounded by lines and stones described in the deed. Boundaries include Nelson street and Harton line with various compass directions and distances noted in the deed description.
A Clermont County Probate Court entry notes a matter involving Rebecca Ann Bolender. The document references an attorney and dates around August, with official probate proceedings filed in the Clermont jurisdiction.
Official notice from Vermont Probate Court announcing the appointment of a judge. Details are incomplete but indicate a formal statutory action with a county and office involved.
Clermont County Ohio notice names Berdsal W. Jones and others as defendants and heirs. The administratrix Rose J. Gaugh seeks sale of real estate in Union Township to pay debts and costs. Parties are required to answer by a 1914 date, filed by attorney Frank Davis Jr. and Alfred N. Paxton.
Notice records the appointment of Charle Gu rley as administrator of the estate of Ella Gunderley, deceased, in Clermont County. The incomplete text confirms probate action and legal representation by attorney TP, Breadi.
Thane Altman, plaintiff, engages attorney Eli H Speidel in a legal action. The record notes Speidel serves as attorney for the plaintiff.
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