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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
4
Clermont Courier weekly edition dated June 26 1918 published by The Clermont Publishing Co. lists subscription options of one year six months and three months.
The ballot July primary slate lists Republican hopefuls filing petitions for August 13. 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 Channell for Clerk, John W Swing for Recorder, Kert 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 Shopr for Appellate Court, 1st District.
The court lists new suits including Elizabeth Donaworth versus George Douvaworth for divorce alimony and child custody. Several cases end in decree settlement dismissal and appraisals while Wills and estates receive hearings inventories and appointed executors and administratrices with bonds noted.
Walter A to Fred M Doll 7 acres in Miami Tp for 1 dollar Virgil W and Ruth Prather to Eva Prather 95 acres in Franklin Tp for 1 dollar Icy B Constant 4 lots in Felicity 1 dollar etc listings show transfers across Franklin Tate and Miami townships with prices mainly 1 dollar and occasional higher sums including 2000 dollars for John Hoeb estate sale and 600 dollars for Lloyd P Baen parcel.
A birthday gathering took place at Mrs. Nate Cover’s Maywood home on Wednesday evening June 1%. About thirty friends attended including Mark Atchley Gilbert Hauck Charles Busch Will Johns Hugh King and wives Guy Homan Arthur and Ernest Niehof Andy and Chas Buerkle Ed Miller Emmet and Reeder Pindle James and Fred Brown Carl Bissantz Wm Moore Edgar Ansteatt and many others. A dainty lunch was served and the evening was enjoyed.
General Pershing issues an order permitting American Expeditionary Forces in France to state their locations in letters home. Recent letters from front-line troops reveal actual locations, and families report satisfaction with the new openness about where the soldiers are stationed.
Word reached Batavia on Saturday of William F. Lindsey death after being wounded in France. He died at a hospital with his mother Mrs. Lidia Carter Lindsey, cousin of T. D. Carter, visiting here for several days.
Hugh J. King agent announces office move to Woodhef Law Building Market Street Batavia Ohio opposite the public blogs. All office business referred to Norman L. Burnet as I will be frequently absent from my office. Remaining in general insurance business.
After June 20 1918 taxpayers must pay at specified locations on set dates. Bethel Edenton Locust Corner Felicity Laurel Williamsburg Goshen Milford Williamsville Loveland New Richland and Moscow host collection sites at listed banks, stores, and inns with hours 8 am to 4 pm. Tax receipts may be mailed or requested to transfer to another property. provide accurate descriptions or old receipts. W E McKeever Treasurer W E Patton Deputy.
The Batavia village council resolves to issue general obligation bonds of six thousand dollars in 1918 to cover revenue deficiencies. A public vote is set for the August 13 general primary election, with election procedures and notice directed to deputies and residents.
In the District Court of the Southern District of Ohio Western Division Clay B Steele of Loveland Ohio was adjudicated bankrupt on June 18 1918 The first meeting of creditors is set for July 8 1918 at 9 16 a m Room 22 Carew Building Cincinnati Ohio Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact related business CHARLES T GREVE Referee in Bankruptcy H S Stevenson Attorney Loveland Ohio June 26 1918
The notice explains daily Sardinia to Hillsboro train connections with the Hillsboro Branch. Trains depart Sardinia at 7:40 a.m. and 1:20 a.m. except Sundays. Return trips leave Hillsboro at 7:30 a.m. and 3:40 a.m. General Passenger Agent W. O. Saunders signs the release in Cincinnati Ohio.
Susie Sears has been appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of Stephen B. Timmons late of Clermont county near June 1918. Probate Judge J.T. Rhyno, attorney. This notice records the appointment under local probate proceedings.
Notice of settlement lists multiple executors administrators and guardians filing accounts for final settlement in Clermont County Ohio. Court hearing set for 1918 on a designated Tuesday or as directed with final accounts and potential objections. Names include E Bigme David J ipmons Chariles look Cyrus Cook and others.
Notice names William T. McDonough as duly appointed executor of the estate of ill nough, late of Clermont county, with unspecified dates and placeholder text indicating appointment by a court or official act.
John Harris Samuel Goldtrap Elizabeth L Goldtrap decedent's estate in Clermont County Ohio filed a petition in Probate Court alleging the estate cannot cover debts and administrative costs. The land in Amelia Batavia Township is described as one hundred forty acres more or less, to be sold under law to satisfy claims.
Public notice for the estate of Christian John Hardekopf. Clarification of heirs and probate actions to be handled by attorney H. D. Gateh for the estate with representation by CLARENCE N YOUNG.
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