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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1913
Page
4
The clipping paints a caustic portrait of political fights in August 1918, naming Governor Cox, McAdoo, and Wilson in battles over tariff policy, currency acts, and prosecutions. It discusses wage levels in Britain, editorial clashes, tax lists, tariff effects on wool and meat, and Mexico’s unstable elections. Names include Cox, Wilson, McAdoo, Randall, and Harman.
Clerk urges printing petition requirements for candidates. Each petition needs at least 25 electors from the specified township precinct or village, with signer name inverted inked, full address, post office and state, date of signature, and sworn statement by a signer. Signers must qualify and petitions due by September 4, 1918 with proper signatures. A sample shows John Smith New Richmond Ohio BR F D No. 7 August 13 1918. Petitions failing to meet rules may be rejected and not appear on ballot.
The most serious charge sustained against the National Manufacturers Association is that it at one time employed Mullhall.
Ohio court dockets list divorce cases including Anna Blyth and Thomas Blythe and Minnie Chapman versus William Chapman. Habeas corpus for Ruth Dumford and other actions involve partition, mortgages, liens, and sale of estates. Appointments note guardian Simon Knabb. Wills filed for Granville Curliss and Emma Henwood. Real estate transfers include Clarence Reed to P. Spabr for 150 acres.
The August 18 1913 entry records auditor action on county expenses. Officials like A B Applegate and L M Prence are listed with costs and burials, jail goods, supplies, repairs, and several concrete bridge and culvert contracts let to multiple firms, with a directive to draw warrants for the listed bills.
Wrigglesworth sells three lots in Chile for 1. Clyde Walker transfers to Charles and Mary John 12 acres in Union Township for 1. Virginia B and Virginia Molyneaux deed four lots in New Richmond for 1 to Martha and Susan Adel Molyneaux. Daisy M Hall and others sell 1.4 acres in Nicholsville for 1 to S J Jackson. A B and Nan S Brock to Lottie M Paxton lot 27 in Loveland for 1. Lewis Gelvin to Frank Gelvin et al. 3444 acres in Union Township with no stated consideration. Meredith Walker by sheriff to Clyde Walker 1244 acres in Union Township for 1700. Howard Henning et al to John and Mary Kautz 41 acres in Tate Township for 1. W V Osborn to Clarence F Simkins 2 lots in Woodville for 100.
The Masonic fraternity of Edenton invites Masons and families to Woodland Park on Monday September 1 for a day of amusements. A ball game Blanchester vs Edenton is scheduled for 2 p.m. Dinner can be arranged by notifying the clubhouse by telephone.
The August 16 change increases parcel post weight limit from 11 to 20 pounds while package dimensions stay the same. Private parties and merchants find parcel post cheaper and faster than express, where minimum costs are 26 cents plus 10 cents for the expressman.
The bereaved wife and daughter express heartfelt thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for support after the death of husband and father George H. Leeds who departed this life June 30 1913. They thank Rev J D Darling for comforting words and N T Daily for conducting the funeral and acknowledge the floral offerings.
Dispatch from Winchester Ky notes a farmer kept 26 turkeys to worm and warm an eight acre tobacco field for 20 years. Albert Lane, deceased, used a hen turkey and her brood to tend the same patch. Turkeys traveled from town each morning at about 5 00 to work until night, a cheap yet satisfactory labor force.
The dry season reduces crop yields with many fields failing to reach half a crop. Buyers in Kentucky report 16 cents per field pound while Clermont shows no established prices yet. A wet spell could alter output, but current prospects look poor for many tobaccos.
A mother describes a neighbor's household control while her son Rob quietly observes. He points out Mr. Tate's bossiness as exaggerated, noting that Mrs. Tate is not coerced and acts of her own will.
An assortment of health claims and social quips, including praise for Foleys Kidney Cure and a satirical paean on beardless women. The piece mixes medical advice with a joke about mothers and baby shows, noting fashion accessories like detachable nighties and cry mufflers.
The remark about going on country junkets ends up paired with a reflection that debt often stems from poor mental arithmetic rather than dishonesty. The piece juxtaposes political rhetoric with a general critique of arithmetic acumen among individuals.
Stella Rosemeyer returns home after a weeks stay with Mrs. Sallie Hawkins. Harry Lillick builds a new barn on his farm. Harry Clark made a business trip to the city last week.
In Cler mont county Ohio the probate court sets hearing for final and intermediate accounts in the estate of Tat yers. Administrators and executors must file exceptions by the hearing date Wednesday 17 1018. The court will review final and intermediate accounts and appoint guardians if needed.
Notice of guardianship for Lulu Beckler a minor. Identifies Lillie aif raat Ea as guardian candidate, Clermont County Ohio. Filed on the sixth day with the Clermont County Probate Judge and attorney Sam W Sprague listed as attorney.
Legal notice states bids due by noon September 18 1913 at the Clerk of the Branch Hill Board of Education for 17000 in bonds to build a school. Bonds mature 1915 to 1947 with 6 percent interest. Bids must meet terms, include certified check of 5 percent, and be sealed. W J Thompson Clerk. Aug 27 1913.
Cora Miller filed a petition in Clermont County Court of Common Pleas seeking divorce from Jesse Miller for willful absence over three years and gross neglect of duty. Hearing set for September 11, 1913, with attorney N. G. Cover listed.
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