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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1918
Page
4
The Clermont Courier weekly edition published by Clermont Publishing Co for a one year period lists circulation and date line June 24 1918 in Batavia Ohio with header noting three months subscription option and irregular schedule.
A list of Republican nominees filing petitions for the Clermont county primary on August 1. Names include Charles C. Kearns for Representative to Congress, Fred Edgington, Lowell Roudebush for State Representative, Geo W. Gregg for Auditor, Harry M. Day for Treasurer, Albert J. Channell for Clerk, John W. Swing for Recorder, Jert F. Swing for Sheriff, J. J. Hawk for Prosecutor, J W Moore for Surveyor, Henry Bergeman Jr and others for Commissioners, Wade Cushing and Walter M. Shobh for Appellate Court District 1.
Court items include new suits John F Addy and Hannah Strait guardianship and divorce actions, custody orders, contempt in the Gross case with $14 monthly support, estate inventories and final accounts, sales of real estate for debts, and multiple appointments and bonds. Marriage licenses listed for Andrew Blair and Anna Guy. Proceedings note service by publication and august 10 1918 real estate sale hearing.
Anna Kate Green's will is presented for record and admitted. J. E. Shumard's last will is admitted to probate with Margaret Shumard electing to take under the will. Provisions of wills record Green leaving debts paid and property to brother George W. Green. Meyer's will leaves residue to husband then to daughter Minnie Ohmer with John Ohmer named executor.
Real estate transfers listed from multiple parties across townships including New Richmond Wayne Pierce Union and Washington. Transactions show parcels ranging from 1 acre to 188 acres with nominal sums and occasional higher prices such as 4500 dollars. Notable names include Fridman Lumber Co receiver, Dollie Bushman, J Krewster, J H Montgomery, Meranda heirs, and Jessie Weller.
Local and district boards receive P M G O form 76 on boards of instruction and a Provost Marshal General circular. The aim is to appoint ten citizens to each board to place service men into camp and foster disciplined soldiers, with a July 25 deadline for selections.
David Pierce declares in Cincinnati that John E. Holden should not receive a fourth term and urges Democratic voters to support a primary based choice for State Senator from the district. He presents himself as independent of factions and pledges a square deal if nominated and elected. Primary election set for August 18, 1918.
The county commissioners met in special session on July 16 and approved bills and actions including repairs, bridge work, and bids. Items list postings from Nettie Brewer to Scott's Pharmacy show payments for lumber, coal, supplies, and repair services. The board readvertised bids on several pikes and awarded bids on others, with project readvertsiment and bond-issue considerations noted.
Notice announces appointment of an executrix for the estate of J B Shumard deceased in Clermont County. The appointee is stated as the state named in the filing.
In re appointment of Greer as personal representative of the estate of Tone Seilermont in Greene County. The probate judge, in 1918, issues the notice and directions regarding qualification and duties of the estate administrator.
Public auction ordered by the Court of Common Pleas Clermont County Ohio on August 17 1918 at the Batavia courthouse front door. Two acre parcel in Union Township bounded by Marriott and Lilley lands. Estimated value 300 dollars with minimum bid 150 dollars. The sale is cash only and conducted by Sheriff Bert F Siwing with attorney Daniel W Murphy representing the plaintiff.
State of Ohio Clermont County Probate Court notices list multiple executors administrators guardians and assignees filing final or partial accounts for settlement. The hearing date is Thursday August 1 with deadlines to file exceptions and court designation of time for review.
Estate of An Liggett, deceased, with will annexed, appoints Fam Ross as administratrix. Probate judge Clare Beath Ry at Cler mont od thy Rais dated this ptr.
Notice announces the appointment of an executor for the estate of Grace Croewell in Clermont County Ohio. The document identifies the executor and lists attorney involvement in the probate matter.
A damaged legal notice from Batavia Village announces a public bonds issue involving a wife’s property claim, a proposed vote, and a request for comments or action by residents. The fragmented text references dates in June and August, local approvals, and sums to be raised for village revenue and corporation purposes.
A sheriff sale under case No. 14821 involves property tied to The Trans of The Methodist Episcopal Church. The notice outlines legal action, with details on sale proceedings and authorities.
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