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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1920
Page
4
The Clermont Courier issue dated July 28 1920 from Clermont, Ohio, published weekly by The Clermont Publishing Co. This record notes the paper’s publication cadence and origin with no additional story content available.
The passage argues that the Republican nominees Harding and Coolidge promote cooperation within the party and with its external members. It forecasts a president who builds a capable cabinet and seeks congressional counsel rather than ruling alone, signaling a shift from a one man government.
Senator Warren G. Harding formalizes his acceptance of the Republican nomination for President in a speech praised as sensible and conservative. The address criticizes executive overreach, defends law and order, and endorses amendments on Prohibition and woman suffrage while urging lawful governance and national unity.
The Demo party digs up a campaign claim that a dollar a day is enough for a laboring man. The piece is used against Harding at local, state, and national levels. Critics say leaders should avoid this now as society faces higher expectations.
Epworth Heights camp meeting opens July 31 and closes August 28 with a fine program and accommodations for all attendees. Supervisors Revs. Riecharts, O W Miller, director of music Railton F. Sproke.
An ordinance of Batavia village Ohio repeals Ordinance 152 authorizing a power and light water contract with Percy F Jamieson and associates. The measure cancels the contract and references minutes dated August 19 1915. The ordinance takes effect after publication.
The Batavia Village Council and Batavia Light & Power Company authorize a contract to provide electric current for streets, commercial use, and water pumps. The rate is 3.5 cents per kilowatt with price adjustments tied to Cincinnati Georgetown and Portsmouth Railroad charges. Provisions cover oil and machinery maintenance, arbitration for price disputes, and potential village takeover of assets. The agreement runs up to ten years with annual renewal and 60 days notice for revocation.
In the matter of Nam nabd and Ob Smee estate the executrix was appointed. The filing date notes the eighteenth day of July 1920 with Laurence N. Young serving as Probate Judge.
Clermont county announces candidates for multiple offices in the August primary. Names include Charles Kearns, Mark Crawford, Fred Edgington, Clarence Young, William Joseph, John Rapp, George Mofford, Norman Burnet, Harry Britton, Alvin Hodges, Harry Day, George Maxfield, Jess Jordan, P Donley, W D Saunders, C L Cast, Henry Bergmann Jr, John Hutson, A Christopher, and others seeking nominations for probate judge, common pleas judge, sheriff, recorder, prosecuting attorney, county treasurer, county clerk, county commissioner, and coroner.
Public auction in Clermont County Ohio on August 14 1920 to sell nine acres in Pierce Township part of Survey No 4795. The sale follows an order from Clermont County Court of Common Pleas to satisfy a mortgage in the case of John J Alice Helmuth Witt et al. and lists multiple bounds and descriptions of the property with a cash sale.
Court sale of parcel in Jackson township Clermont County Ohio described as 40 acres with 12 acre exception on Stonelick Creek waters. Appraised at 1700. Terms: one third cash at sale one third in one year and one third in two years secured by mortgage at 6 percent. Bert F. Swing Sheriff Deputy Bishop attorney for plaintiff. Saturday July 31 1920.
Case No 14695 a Clermont Common Pleas order directs a public sale of described real estate located in Clermont County Ohio at the courthouse steps on a Saturday in 1920 between 11 and 1. The property lies along The Milford and Edenton Turnpike and lines of Grossnickle Prickett Binkley Roudebush Adair Cramer and others, with lanes and creeks, parcels include a stake on the turnpike and multiple field lines with bearings and distances detailed. Attorneys Sabin and Joseph represent the plaintiffs in this foreclosure sale.
The No 5 School District Board of Education in Wayne township Clermont county Ohio announces an election to be held at the usual voting place from 5 30 a m to 5 30 p m on Tuesday August 10 1920. The vote asks for a tax levy of three mills for three years beyond existing limits to support the districts schools. Floyd Jones clerk declares the measure.
Notice announces B. F. Daughters appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Charles J. Young, deceased, of Clermont County Ohio. Dated July 1920. Probate Judge Clarence N. Young. Attorney C. H. Woodmaneee.
Notice of Election in Pt Isabel Special School District Clermont County Ohio calling for a vote on August 10 1920 between 5 30 a m and 5 30 p m to levy an additional three mills for two years to support school operations by order of the Board of Education Clerk O E McCullough Bethel Ohio R R No 8 June 7 1920
The Ohio township Board of Education of Clermont County announces a tax levy election in the district. The vote will be at the usual polling places from 5 30 a m to 8 30 p m for two years to fund operating the Atavia Village School District as required by state law. Clerk O L Coombs signs notice.
State of Ohio Clermont County probate court schedules settlement hearings for administrators executors guardians and trustees. August 5 1920 is set for reviewing final and partial accounts including W E Patton Daniel F Warwick Peters Eva Morford Joseph Martini Lewis Beard Anthony Hudepohl George Marab Richard Mead Paul Dischier Levine Vomomens Adele Nichol and others as court may designate by hearing time.
Notice to electors that a proposed act passed by the General Assembly of Ohio on January 20 1920 and filed February 1 1920 became law and will be submitted to electors of Milford Clermont and Hamilton counties at the primary election to be held August 10 1920 at the usual polling places.
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