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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1919
Page
4
The Clermont Courier weekly issue from Batavia Ohio dated January 29 1919. Publication by The Clermont Publishing Co. Contains local news and notices typical of a small town newspaper of the era.
A mixed docket of new suits and actions includes White Miller vs Bessie G Sawyer on appeal, Walker vs Walker for divorce alimony injunction and receiver, and attachments and mortgage foreclosures. Jurors ordered, estates and appraisals reviewed, wills filed, and real estate transfers recorded across multiple townships with numerous parties.
In a regular session January 2 the county commissioners approved a long list of payments and contracts. Items include Bell Telephone Co. services, bridge repairs for several names, expressage, supplies, pike repairs, and burying costs. Officials instructed the surveyor to drag the Mt. Carmel road one day and advertise bids to sell Maple & Goodwin pike to Harry A. Smith for 92.50.
Hartford Courant notes American troops overseas long for quiet life back home. Soldiers feel war excitement fading after Rhine duties, guns silent, and gas and pests gone. They urge return to civilian life, though subject to call any time.
Lewis Hawley 17, former Clermonter now living in Warren County, was captured in Lebanon after a staged theft of money. He telephoned Sheriff Bert Swing and was brought to Clermont County jail. He confessed on the way to Batavia and faced Juvenile Court.
Squire Burnet presided in the Council Chamber last Wednesday with a six man jury and about 40 witnesses. The suit of Mr. Buchanan against Whit Hartwell sought $290 on a crop promise contract. After evidence and pleadings the jury awarded Buchanan $90.
The M E Guild held an old time carpet rag sewing at Miss Melle Stark’s residence last Thursday evening to prepare carpet rags for spring weaving. About 28 ladies attended and substantial progress was made. Doughnuts were served by the hostess.
The Batavia high school seniors hosted the high school audience last Friday night with a well received program. The event ended with a social dance and refreshments. Schools are faring well but hindered by illness among scholars and citizens.
The article asks when clocks are set back an hour this spring and who has the power to speak on making the change permanent. It notes last year’s approval and calls for a clear decision.
Village of Batavia Ohio seeks sale of pension bonds totaling six thousand dollars dated sale with semi annual interest and annual payments over a 15 to 26 year period. Bonds issued to fund municipal revenue and new expenses under 1918 ordinance. bids requested at or above par with stated bond counts and gross bid plus accrued interest.
E S Waddel owner of the Waddel Buick garage bought F L Walker 413 West Eighth street for near 10000 dollars. The Walker family has ninety days to move but will likely vacate earlier. Anderson Herald notes Waddel is a former Batavia boy and relative of Rufus Walker.
Batavia council weighs a stone pile for those jailed for fines or workhouse sentences. It would save dollars and act as a deterrent if a prisoner attempts to flee, with the pile awaiting his return.
Representative Sylvester Spidel of Dayton proposed raising election judge and clerk pay from six to eight dollars a day. Cincinnati already pays ten dollars, while rural districts such as Clermont would be affected. the work is largely considered worth the pay.
Chas. F. Wallweber will hold a public auction at his residence a mile from Halington near the Moore School house on Thursday February 6 at 9 30 o'clock. The sale includes his entire farming outfit stock and farm implements of every description. Usual terms. E C Manning auctioneer.
Nonresident Estella Hartie and others are notified by J. & Stouder administrator of Mary A. Ternect Branson estate that a petition was filed in Clermont County Probate Court on September 2, 1918. The filing seeks to sell land in Goshen township to satisfy debts. The real estate description covers surveys in Starks and Willard townships with detailed boundary lines and adjacent parcels.
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