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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
4
The Clermont Courier outlines key Republican events from April 27 primary delegates to June 8 national convention in Chicago and June 11 certification deadline, to June 20 state convention in Columbus, August 10 primary, and November 2 presidential election.
Palmer, described as a lawyer for the administration, faces detention amid controversy over alleged lese majeste and claims that former Secretary Lansing would resign for convening cabinet meetings during the President’s incapacity. The incident raises questions about political loyalties and legal constraints.
The administration is anxious over whether to accept the reservations and risk displeasing Wilson. Fear grows that failing to accept could ruin their standing with Democratic electors, while accepting may anger public opinion as Wilson and the nation drift apart.
Professor T N Craver of Harvard University warns the Federal Reserve Board has released too much money to the public. He argues excess money fuels high living costs through widespread spendthrift buying and criticizes political appointments for lacking economic expertise needed to remedy the scene.
The court lists new suits including divorce action by Joe K Barngrover against Ella Barngrover and damages claimed by Emerson Metzger against The Stand Oil Co. plus dismissed action by E Donhham vs Ann E Black and a decree for partition in Sarah Davis v Christian Davis. Marriage licenses issued for Charles Ireton and Florence Nichols. Louie Simcox and Ruth Pattison. Henry Rasch and Ethel Raper. Appointments include Herbert D Carroll as executor and preappointed appraisers Wilson Foster Arwine Harrison and Hrastus Jackson.
Emma W Wolfer executrix under Barbara Wolfer s will and others appoint appraisers and file bonds. George Creager administers George Fields estate with Wakefield Brown and Dolan as sureties. Bert Work named executor of John M Williams will. bond 600. W W Keen administrator Harriet E Keen estate bond 3000 with Carr Summerman Reed and Sargent as appraisers. Martin J Hays executor Mary Catherine Hays estate bond 16000. William W Baird estate David Hook administrator bond 600 with Ely Cover and Brown as appraisers.
A scanned financial report notes assets and liabilities including savings totals and land lots. It lists Bank of W with figures like 70,104.40 and references sworn statements, notary public, and miscellaneous figures from the 1920 examination.
State Highway Department of Ohio invites bids by March 25 1920 for grading drainage and paving on roads in Clermont County Batavia and Williamsburg townships. Two paving options include aterbound macadam at 130211 and bituminous macadam at 149801 64 with 16 foot pavement and 2 foot roadway over 4.82 miles. Proposals require a bid bond or certified check equal to 5 percent of the estimated cost. bids over 1000 must be accompanied by a on file in the State Engineer’s office Columbus Ohio.
A fragmented public works notice outlines Columbus project specs with 16 ft binder course paving and a 26 ft roadway, totaling about 2.042 miles. It lists estimated costs, completion terms, and bid submission details in a partial municipal filing.
Clarence N. Young, Probate Judge, announces a settlement of multiple estates and trust accounts. The notice lists white trustee John Myers and administratrix Newisn, executor Kayser, and others with details of account responsibilities and waivers. Claim deadlines and proceedings to follow at the county seat.
A historical notice from the Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank at Williamsburg Ohio reports closure of business as of February 28. The document appears damaged with truncated figures and incomplete balance details.
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