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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1918
Page
4
Local Clermont County weekly paper publishes on Wednesdays by Clermont Publishing Co. This issue dated December 25 1918 in Tavia Ohio with details from the yearlong run and six month counts.
The court reports new suits including Presbyterian B P and Sabbath School Work versus Jacob J Hawk for 245.69 plus interest, Loomis Machine Co. versus J B Ropping, and other actions. Divorces granted to Ethel Barr Ellig and Melvina Mardris. state indicts C M Newell for abandoning legitimate children and remands him after bond issues. Numerous real estate transfers and estate filings listed. A marriage license issued. several appointments and guardianship extensions noted with bonds and estates totaling modest sums.
Hog producers face a national squeeze as the Cincinnati and Chicago markets embargo hogs. January price set at 17.50 with a 150 pound minimum. Four day period shows 48,000 more hogs sold across 11 markets than the prior week and 361,000 more than a year ago amid nationwide congestion.
Community discussion urges organized effort to stage a Batavia County Corn Show in January at the Armory. The piece emphasizes the value of exchanging ideas, social time, and actionable planning to attract interest, secure a speaker, and outline a program.
The peak in egg prices may persist until January 16 with likely continued high prices until March 1. February could bring price drops. A poultry extension ration is advised: corn fed at morning and evening and a dry mash of ground corn 200 lbs and 100 lbs each of bran middlings and meat scrap, or smaller amounts in the same proportions.
Kenton Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse announces its opening sale on Thursday January 2, 1919 with a large offering of good tobacco. The house will receive, grade, weigh and insure tobacco at no cost and advance money on deposits for future sale. Farmers unable to attend may come to gain understanding of selling values.
J Brown with Mrs Brown and Betty Jean depart Adams County en route to Columbus to assume the office of Lieutenant Governor on January 6. The Adams County Record notes his tenure as editor of the county paper for two years and forecasts his strong potential in the new role.
A tall Highlander on a Toronto streetcar drew admiring glances from women. An irritated young man and his sweetheart argued after the soldier, in kilts, mocked the civilian attire. The Scot retorted that his knees are not colder than the rival’s feet.
Sandy soils on town outskirts teem with dandelion greens as residents gather early greens. Bees roam fields attracted by fragrant blossoms, while cold snaps threaten the early bloom. Money to loan on first mortgage available. contact W. Sprague, attorney, Batavia Ohio.
All persons interested in the Batavia Improvement Company must show cause why the corporation should not be dissolved before Allen B. Nichols referee of the Court of Common Pleas at Main street Batavia Ohio on March 22 1919 by order of the Court Edwin O Ely attorney for petitioners case file d2513
Public auction of two parcels in Union township Clermont county Ohio on January 11 1919 at the Batavia courthouse front door. The property totals 98 acres plus 157.7 poles with legal descriptions and boundary lines. Cash on day of sale. Sheriff Bert F Swing and deputy F A Brown. Attorneys C B Nichols for plaintiff.
State of Ohio Clermont County 83 Probate Court lists administrators executors guardians and trustees who have filed accounts for settlement. Hearing set for January 2 1919 with time for exceptions. Multiple final and partial accounts named for various estates and guardianships. Clarence N. Young Probate Judge.
Notice to Preston Byers and Lou Ella Byers regarding a petition for restoration of maiden name in Case No. 14466 in the Court of Common Pleas for Clermont County Ohio. Hearing set for January 19, 1918, at Averest for Plaintiff.
Nonresident Eloise Flamingo is summoned in a Ohio case filed September 1918 by Eloise P Olmsted Robert H Olmsted Mary A Olmsted Harriet N Kenon Thomas D Olmsted and John Olmsted. Plaintiffs seek quiet title to 114 acres in Willow Creek Hackleys survey Clermont County. The deed via Anthony D Bullock trustee to Martha B Lee vests equitable title in Lee. plaintiffs argue explicit trust and succession render Flamingo's claim void and request decree of ownership in fee simple. If no appearance judgment by default will be entered.
County Auditor urges animal owners to obtain licenses as dog business activity rises in Cler mont County. Owners respond promptly to licensing call, improving compliance and revenues for local authorities.
December 8 1918 director general of railroads releases east and west bound station stops for Norfolk and Western routes listing Ly Cincinnati Clare Gernon Batavia Williamsburg Sardinia Poseeeter Peek Mineral Springs Bar Portsmouth with specific times 10 22 10 38 11 20 11 20
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