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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
4
The Clermont Courier weekly issue from Batavia Ohio dated December 10 1918 presents local news notes and notices reflecting postwar community life. It covers residents, events and public notices typical of a small town newspaper.
In 1918 the Athens Daily Messenger laments the Wilson era's rise of socialism and government control. It warns that government ownership expands, officials gain power, and efficiency suffers, urging public action to preserve the republic before a paternalist state fully takes hold.
In Pendleton county court, estates of Julius Cramer and Charley Fountain are opened with inventories. Guardianship matters for Joyce Quinby and bonds set for Ida Quinby. Wills for Fositt and related bequests outlined. Various court actions include divorces, attachments, and juror selections for October term, with multiple property transfers and probate orders for local estates.
County commissioners met in special session on December 2 and approved a long list of claims. Names include Ross Lowe E M Bickmore Fred Brown Nettie Brewer Clermont Courier Mary Combs Miles Deal Henry Fite Delmer Jester Harry Kennedy J B Griffith Delmer etc. Expenditures cover sheep claims pike repairs bridges roads supplies and burial costs with several local firms and individuals billed.
In a domestic scene the family argued about guarding grandfather, sparking a heated discussion that left three year old Irene transfixed. The next morning she asked if they had tied on grandpa’s guardian, showing blunt childlike curiosity.
Non resident Preston Byers and Ella Byers appear in case in Common Pleas Court of meager county Ohio. Petition for divorce filed with hearing set for January. Notice dated December 5, 1918. Respondent must appear or plead by date specified.
The Court of Common Pleas Clermont County orders a sheriff sale by public auction at the Batavia courthouse on Saturday January 11 1919 between 10 and 11 a.m. for parcels of land described as parts of James Henson and Augustine Gauche lines with specified bearings and distances totaling about 17 7 poles, with Brown & Chols Attorneys for the plaintiff.
Farmers are urged to delay marketing tobacco until after January due to influenza tied market closures. The Kenton Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse offers weighed grading and basket placement at Covington addresses with no charge for insurance and offers liberal advances. Also notes mortgage loans and legal notices tied to Batavia Ohio firm.
Eloise Fiemiggo of 120 Vite Carducci Italy is warned that on January 8 1919 a case filed in the Court of Common Pleas Clermont County Ohio case 14485 seeks to adjudge owners in fee simple of tract on Willow Creek Hackley corner with Metes and bounds. The defendants include Riise F P Olmsted H sted Mary A Olmsted Huriet N Jon Thomas D Olmsted and John Olmsted. The suit aims to quiet title and decree ownership. Attorney for plaintiffs is R A Patterson.
Men needed for boarding at Olermont Hotel Batavia. Excellent meals provided. Transportation to and from work arranged. Information available on application at Olermont Hotel Batavia.
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