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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
4
A list of named gentlemen announces candidacy for various offices with ballot placement to be determined by the August primary. Names include Pierce, Burnett, Berths, Edgington, Young, Coles, Brown, McBeth, Walton, Anstead, Patchell, Shane, Maxfield, Winspear, Jordan, Swing, Hutson, Rist, Moore, Bradley, Hawk, and Winnis.
The Cleveland Leader comments on Republican push in Ohio with Charles E Hughes backing, Roosevelt support, and Willis poised to defeat Cox. It argues Willis will rout Cox on the stump, warns against self-appointed bosses, and predicts a foregone Democratic fate as voters tire of dictatorial ambitions.
A movement backed in Ohio seeks to send a ship under Red Cross auspices to a German Baltic port carrying condensed milk for central powers babies. Speakers include Champ Clark and Congressmen Russell Rickets and Emerson of Ohio who praised the project. The Graham post office in Monroe county will be discontinued soon. Charles C. Kearns of the Sixth District will speak at West Union on July 25 on preparedness arguing for a Navy and coast defense.
The article lists actions from Congress and agencies including Amherst Ohio village delivery approved for July 1 1916 with two carriers. The Interstate Commerce Commission requires locomotive headlights visible a thousand feet. Oregon settlers in Sherman County gain a $250000 relief bill after decades of fight though final House passage totaled $94648.13. Major Lips of the NRA urges rifle clubs in every county with arms and ammunition and forms for interested parties.
Injunctions and divorce actions listed including Margaret J Leonard et al v Henry Bergmann et al and Ada Gelvin v Charles Gelvin. Money claims include C G Anderson v Emma Fisher for 1750 with 6 percent interest from Jan 21 1916 and v J H Schlueter et al for 500 with 6 percent from Dec 15 1916. Other entries record temporary restraining orders, demurrers sustained, final accounts, deeds and guardianship actions. Court also notes appointments and estate matters with hearings set for July 10.
Rapp posts bond of 6000 dollars. John Huber, Robert Hunter and the tratrix of the estate of William R. Ebon Hancock appraisers. Dollie Spencer guardian of Stella B. Sellers a 15 year old gives bond of 100. Sarah Wood administratrix with will annexed of James Wood gives bond 500. No appraisement. Nannie N Knox administratrix of Reuben KE Knox gives bond 600.
A long list of real estate transfers with owners lenders and prices including 63 acres to Oscar Glancy 31 acres to James Mus grove 4 acres to Frank H. Thamann 66 acres to William C. Kain 5 acres to Joseph Obser 7 acres to Pearl Horney 47 acres to E P Genet 1 acre Monroe Tp 21 acres to Olin A Fagin 102 acres to Adam P Basinger 29 acres 32 acres 4 acres to Standard Oil Co 1 acre Batavia Tp 1 acre Batavia Tp 1 acre Chile 50 acres Clermont and Warren 10 acres Milford 5 acres Wayne Tp and other parcels with prices mostly 1 dollar or small sums
On June 19 the county trustees authorized payments to multiple entities including Clermont Sun for supplies and various posts, utilities, repairs, and services. Names listed include J Cones, Tolin & Gregor, W W Dowdney, Oscar Glancy, Lucy Hauck, Trenner & Malloy, Hugh Jennings, Lewis & Kidd, O Weaver, B L Jordan, and Harley Walker for culverts. Total figures appear as listed with several small items and a contract at a yard rate.
An Indiana man, Frank Morsles Moore, reports almost constant side and back pains improved after the first Foley remedy dose. He claims his kidney activity and sleep were restored and bladder discomfort ended within hours. Nash Pharmacy advertises Foley products.
A grateful user swears by Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism neuralgia backache and stiffness noting a 2 cent bottle cured years of suffering. The ad urges purchase at any drug store for 25 cents claiming warmth and soothing relief from sore joints and muscles.
A lightning strike last Tuesday night burned the Bissantz barn near Mt Holly, destroying hay, tools, wagons, and more. A horse died inside. other stock was removed in time. Estimated loss is 3500 with 2560 insured. Neighbors aided as the barn burned at all points.
Notice lists collection sessions after June 20 1916 at multiple towns including Edenton Williamsburg Williamsville Loveland Laurel Moscow Felicity Bethel Goshen New Richmond Milford and more with dates and venues. Taxpayers may request receipts be sent by Collector and must describe property or provide old receipts. L. M. Rogers treasurer and Geo A Maxfield deputy sign.
Notice announces Sarah Wood has been duly appointed and qualified as administratrix with the will annexed of the estate of James Wood, late of Clermayne county, who died. Dated June 20, 1916, at Probate Court. Judge: Fith? June 2st4 Bie.
Sealed bids for twenty 500 dollar bonds totaling 10000.90 dollars are invited by the Edenton Special School District Board of Education, Clermont county Ohio. Bonds dated July 8 1918 run 20 years to 1938 with semiannual interest. bids due by noon July 12 1916 with certified check of five percent. auction to highest bidder or board may reject all bids.
Probate Court of Clermont County Ohio orders sale of four adjoining tracts in the Ollie B. Gregor estate. Auction set for Saturday July 8 at 2 pm on the premises. Properties total about 16 acres including roads and poles, with descriptions of each tract and boundary lines. Attorney Norman E. Roders oversees the sale.
Notice announces Zellar Kilre has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of James Kilgore, late of Ormont county, in what appears to be a probate filing. Details are limited due to OCR errors but indicate official action to manage the deceased's assets and debts.
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