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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1920
Page
4
The Clermont Courier published in Batavia Ohio on Wednesdays announces publication details and terms for six months. The July 21 1920 issue page presents the masthead and catalog of advertisements and notices typical of a local newspaper.
Court docket listing new suits including divorce between Mary E Bach and Nicholas Bach with alimony custody and injunction requests. Other actions cover partition real estate possession and multiple property transfers and restraining orders. Details name plaintiffs defendants and attorneys with various counties and amounts.
The Batavia Village Council adopts a one year contract with Batavia Light & Power Company to supply electric current and street lighting from a plant connected to the Cincinnati Georgetown Portsmouth Railroad, with rates at three and a half cents per kilowatt and provisions for price adjustments, machinery repairs, and arbitration for price disputes. The agreement notes prior contracts from 1915 are void and outlines village rights to purchase machinery, extend or revoke the contract with sixty days notice, and potential transfer of assets to the village if the power company interests change.
Clermont county voters hear numerous declarations from candidates in August primaries. Charles Kearns of Clermont County seeks Congress Sixth District nomination. Mark Crawford of Portsmouth aims for Republican nomination in Congress Sixth District. Fred Edgington seeks renomination to General Assembly. Multiple contenders announce runs for Probate Judge, Common Pleas Judge, sheriff, recorder, prosecuting attorney, county treasurer, county clerk, county commissioner, coroner, and other county posts.
A brief quotation notes that if one acts plainly and well, rumors fade and accusations lose force. The saying, attributed to Plato, emphasizes integrity and reputation over gossip.
Notice under House Bill No 113 for Milford Clermont and Hamilton counties Ohio. Electors will vote August 10 1920 at village polling places. Includes exemptions from levy limits and bond subsidies. Clerk Schroeder signed July 6 1920.
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Sheriff Bert F. Swing will offer for sale at public auction in Batavia Ohio on August 14 1920 between 10 and 11 a m the real estate in Pierce township Clermont County Ohio comprising two parcels totaling about 8.72 acres described by survey nos 4796 and 4795 and conveyed by deed dated September 18 1919. The property is appraised at 840 dollars with cash terms. Eli H. Speidel attorney for plaintiff.
Case No. 14716 lists a sheriff sale of real estate in Jackson township Vermont county Ohio from Felix Graham survey No 988. The 40 acre parcel on Stonelick creek is offered July 31 1920 with 12 acre excluded. Price appraised at 1700 with terms one third cash and two subsequent installments secured by mortgage at 6 percent.
An ordinance repeals an earlier contract ordinance for furnishing power light and water to Batavia Village Ohio. It cancels contract pages and terms, notes assignee Batavia Light and Power, and sets the repeal to take effect upon proper publication.
Notice states William Knabb is appointed as executor of the estate of Knabb, late of Clermont County. The order was issued July 13, 1920, by Clarence N. Young.
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The court orders a public auction of lands in Clermont County Ohio in the Isaac Frankel vs Nora E Miller et al case. Description covers 244 acres in Milford Edenton and Stonelick Creek areas plus four acres in Wayne township part of Harvie and Fenns survey. Sale terms to be announced. Deputy Sheriff F A Brown signs for Murphy Joseph, attorneys for the plaintiff.
Notice from the Board of Education of a special school district in Ohio. An election will be held on Tuesday August 10 1920 to consider levying a tax for school support and education. The vote runs for two years under state law. Amelia Ohio.
A notice dated August 10 1920 announces an election to consider a proposed borrowing in the Ohio township school district. The board directs voters to polls during specified hours to decide the issue at a designated port location. The election order is issued by the clerk and authorized by the trustees.
The Board of Education of No 5 School District Wayne township Clermont county Ohio announces an election at the usual voting place from 5 30 a m to 5 30 p m on to consider levying a tax of three mills for three years beyond limitations as provided in section 5649 4 of the General Code of Ohio for supporting the schools of No 5 special school district. Floyd Jones Clerk. 1414
Mt Pisgah Special School District in Clermont County Ohio will hold an election at the usual voting place from 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to decide on levying an additional three mills for three years. The levy funds will support carrying on and running the district schools. By order of the Board of Education. Fred M Light Clerk New Richmond Ohio June 20 1920.
Notice announces an election in Williamsburg Township School District Clermont County Ohio from 5 30 a m to 5 80 p m to levy a five year additional tax per General Code 5949 4 to support schools. C CHA Clerk Williamsburg May 2 1920. Estate of Charles J Young notice appoints B F Daughers administrator Clermont County Ohio dated July 9 1920. LARENCE N YOUNG Probate Judge C H Woodmansee attorney.
Restate of Hila Dietz deceased announces Henry W. Deed appointed and qualified as administrator of Ella Dietz of Clermont County Ohio. Aged February 20 1918. Judge Clarence N. Young. Attorney W. O. Bishop.
Edenton Special School District in Clermont County Ohio will hold an election at the usual voting place from 5:30 AM to 5:90 PM to vote on a levy of three mills for five years. The levy would fund operating and school needs beyond the existing tax limitation as provided by Ohio law. O L Gust, Clerk, Edenton Ohio, June 1920.
Notice from the school district announces a special election on August 10 to consider a qualified levy and tax increase. It specifies the levy will add three miles of property tax and outlines eligibility and procedural details for residents within the district in Clermont county.
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