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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
4
The Clermont Courier weekly issue references months and a year in 1918, issued by Clermont Publishing Co. It lists pricing or terms and dates within a small text block. The readable snippet emphasizes local publication details rather than event specifics.
Columbus leaders including Hon. Gerry Cathcart announce the Liberty Day Outing at Columbus Driving Park on Saturday June 22 with James Watson U S Senator among guests. Organizers pledge a patriotic field day and barbecue with 50 cent admission and no auto surcharge inviting all Ohio Republicans and families.
Court docket shows suits for money and foreclosure including Milford B. L. Co. v Evans and Evans with $286.60 claim. Edward Graus partition suit. Derricks v Mullen Turner judgment for $578.38. multiple marriage licenses for Edward Wolf and Pearl Fitzpatrick etc. Also final accounts for estates of H L Cook Jas L Trees Green B Cornwell and others. inheritance tax of 861.10. habeas corpus in State of Ohio ex rel Ellen Laura Wilkins v Ellen and David Moore set for June 10.
H. L. Nichols as administrator seeks public sale of real estate in the Mary Kelly estate matter. The docket also notes Maggie M. McKeever named executrix of W. A. McKeever’s estate with bond posted and no appraisement required. Wills for W. A. McKeever, William T. McDonough, and Joseph Schaffer probate proceedings listed with respective bequests and executrix nominations.
A string of property exchanges recorded include Mertie L and Albert Dean selling to Charles W and Matilda Demaris in Tate Township for 1 dollar, and similar deeds: Demaris to James A and Winifred C Swope Sacres. O P Williams to Bessie L Wood in Felicity. John A and Emmie Boyce to Albert N Dietrich and William J Lockwood in Milford. Roudebush to Orange L Snider in Monroe. executors H L Cook to Edna M and Mary L Cook in Bethel. M Cook to Ada D Dale. and J C and Ada D Dale to Lewis Ansteatt in Stonelick Township.
Governor James M. Cox declares June 24 to 28, 1918, War Savings Week in Ohio. The order urges every man, woman and child to pledge to buy United States War Savings Stamps and to join a canvass to meet the president's call for national support of the Army and Navy during the war. Signed in Columbus on June 16, 1918.
Nine hundred experienced men were placed in regular farm work in Ohio this spring through the U S Department of Agriculture farm help specialists. Similar pledges are sought in towns nationwide to secure short harvest services from men with farm experience for the coming season. In Kansas 60 000 residents pledged two to 16 days of harvest help. Campaigns move forward in Indiana Illinois North Dakota South Dakota Pennsylvania Georgia and Kentucky.
The Batavia ICOF lodge attended the Presbyterian church last Sunday in a body for Memorial Day. Rev Tilford delivered an able sermon with excellent music. Mrs Sam Bond Fleming of St Joseph Missouri, once a Batavia resident, returned with cousin Mrs L P Jensen. Her father J R Bond was a former owner and editor of this paper.
M F Ross, former Clermont County Creamery manager who built the business to a paying basis, starts selling Watkin’s goods in Clinton County. The notice commends his honesty and integrity and wishes him success in his new venture.
The East Fork channel at O Maley s run mouth is choked by gravel saplings and willows placed years ago. Authorities should remove the island and restore the old channel to prevent bank encroachment and potential flood damage when water rises.
After June 20 1918 tax collections will be taken at listed locations and dates across Bethel Edenton Locust Corner Felicity Laurel Williamsburg Goshen Milford Williamsville Loveland New Richmond Moscow and related banks and stores. Offices open 8 am to 4 pm. Pay property taxes to township treasurer or have receipts sent by collector. include correct location description or old receipt. W E McKeever treasurer. W E Patton deputy.
Court of Common Pleas Clermont County Ohio issues an order of sale involving Hugh M Davidson. Proceedings set to define disposition of assets under current civil action. Davidson referenced as principal party in the sale order.
Estate of a deceased Clermont County resident identified as B. Timmons is opened for probate. Court records note qualification of Susie Seare and verification of rightful heirs and claims, with notices required to be filed by interested parties following state law.
Non residents John Harris Samuel Oldtrap William Goldtrap Dough Wy Oldtrap Billsworth Oldtrap and Robert Rowan must answer a Clermont County Ohio probate petition filed by Harry Kearns administrator of Elizabeth Goldtrap deceased. The action seeks authority to sell real property in Amelia village to pay debts. The notice names multiple defendants and directs response by a set date.
Estate of Christian Join Hardekopf recently appointed Aurelia od an hot 8 roat as executrix. Probate judge Clarence N Young issues this appointment in Vermont county. H D Gatch acts as attorney. Dated June 1918.
An estate dispute involves administrator Bagby and attorney LAMEN Bagby in a court case filed on the docket of the Clermont jurisdiction. The document references probate actions and related proceedings.
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