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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1918
Page
4
Local Clermont County paper published each Wednesday by Clermont Publishing Co. This issue comes from August 28 1918 and notes Batavia and Ouro as locations. It presents brief notices and community items typical of a small town publication from that era.
A fragmented 1918 era ballot list outlines state and county tickets including Governor Clarence J. Brown and Attorney General Rudolph W. Archer, with judges and local officials named. The piece also criticizes wartime governance and cites economic notes on apparel exports to Argentina and farmer vehicle ownership, concluding with highway taxation debates.
Final report filed shows sufficient funds remaining in the receivership to pay a 44 percent dividend. The receiver is allowed 400 for services since the last report and attorney fees of 200.
The docket lists final accounts for Mary Brush estate Anna Green statement in lieu of final account and multiple executors presenting final accounts. It notes sales, appraisals, appraisers named, guardianship of John Kennedy minor, bond details, and probate of Artie V. McKinney and other wills with debt payments and devisees named Nellie Hill Emma Tatman Fred Tatman Mary Rust.
Howard Clark sues Eva Clark for divorce. Watkinss file partition actions against multiple defendants. Hockman seeks alimony and relief. Rankin and Naylor face a temporary timber restraint. Addy sues Hannah Strait in partition. Cretors seeks divorce with costs. Fridman v The remains unfinished in docket.
Recorder notices list Glen Gaskill and Lucia Gaskill Petty selling 25 acres to Miles Jackson in Miami township for 1 dollar and multiple other transfers including Wayne and Ohio townships with 222 and 6 acre parcels and prices of 1 dollar or 8700 dollars, naming buyers such as Quinby heirs, Hattie Hawkins, and the Ameri can Break Shoe & Foundry Co. across Batavia, Amelia, Williamsburg and Tate, among others.
The Clinton County Teachers Institute begins at the High School Auditorium in Wilmington on August 26 and runs through August 30. Dr. E O Mc Dougle of Kentucky State Normal School Richmond KY conducts courses on topics including How Old Was Ann and The High School in the War.
Ordinance No to issue six thousand dollars in bonds to supply a revenue deficiency for Batavia Ohio's Municipal Light and Water Works. Bonds issued in 12 five hundred dollar denominations with 5.5 percent interest, due 15 to 26 years from sale. Tax levy of 880 dollars annually to fund interest and principal, funds to be placed in sinking fund. Passed August 19, 1918.
Oscar Williams and others announce an order of sale to be held at public auction Saturday April 31 1918 at 10 o clock in the forenoon. Goods listed include cows Daisy Katy and Loow a rowing machine a shovel plow a stone and other farm items. The sale is conducted by the court and all items will be offered as described.
State of Ohio Clermont County Probate Court presents a notice of settlement. Executors administrators guardians and trustees filed accounts and vouchers for settlement referenced on September 12 1918. Final accounts listed for Millard F McNutt Arthur M Brush O P Williams Ella Ashburn Ames J Passmore Elizabeth Hoeb James N Linton John Olimer John McKibben J DeBruler and guardian Lawrence N Young sets hearing date with possibility of exceptions.
The quote emphasizes that true peace comes from inner discipline and steadfast adherence to one's principles. It urges consistent effort, self‑confidence, and self‑reinforcement through conscientious work.
Emma J Ill has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Amanda Carte, deceased, late of Clermont County. Probate Judge George Slaline, attorney.
Notice from the State Highway Department Columbus Ohio August 8 inviting sealed proposals at the commissioner's office for grading roadways constructing dodge and paving with waterbound surfaces. Bids must include a contract bond equal to 4 percent of bid. Proposals due in morning. Names and details partially garbled.
Notice to contractors in Columbus Ohio dated August 8 1918 seeks sealed bids for Clermont county project No 3245 in Lich Township for grading roads construction of culverts and watermain macadam pavement. Bids due to State Highway Commissioner with contract bond and specifications available from the state highway department. The commission reserves the right to reject any bid.
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