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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1916
Page
4
The piece argues that only France can endure a great war, criticizes Democratic leadership in Congress for dodging a vote on protecting American citizens at sea, and claims past administrations eroded national esteem. It condemns international law as selective and contrasts wartime patriotism in Europe with domestic political maneuvering.
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune cites Governor Willis pushing for full work hours and possible abolition of sinecures to curb payroll growth. It argues public offices have expanded beyond necessity and praises fiscal restraint aligning with taxpayers' interests revealed in the 1914 election.
Byron Terwillegar and wife report their son Clyde’s Malta postmark letter describing anchored vessel and local sights. He mentions St Julian’s Carmelite church postcard, plan to sail to Port Said soon, and good health with growing practice and friends. He sends regards to Milford friends.
Notice to physicians bidders must file bids by 12 o'clock M March 20 1916 for jail physician and infirmary physician services. Each to provide attendance drugs and surgical appliances for inmates and one weekly visit with on call service. Commissioners reserve right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Commissioners Cleona Searles Auditor Clermont County Ohio.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as relief for drafts aches including neuralgia stiff neck and rheumatism. It claims quick circulation boost easing pain with one or two applications and promotes sleep comfort for neutritis. Includes price.
The report notes hay and straw are plentiful with weak demand. Last year crops were normal and farmers ignored markets. Hay now fetches about 10 dollars a load while straw tops six. Potatoes swung from 25 cents per bushel at digging to about 1.20 dollars retail now, dealers paying around 99 cents to 1 dollar. Producers are urged to sell early to avoid market risk and potential gains.
It is stated that colds do not come from cold weather but the truth is the microbe thrives in damp cold. To cure a cold, take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy which is effective and widely recommended by long time users. Available everywhere.
Prof. A. K. Foster of Avondale has become owner of the Mineral Springs resort in Meigs township Adams county Ohio. The purchase was arranged through the Frederick A Schmidt Company with Alfred Bader as seller. Melbourne apartment building at Corryville was taken as part payment. The 50 acre site with 22 buildings will be managed this year by Arthur La Bolteaux. The resort is nationally known and draws patients from several states including Clermont County for rest and incrementation.
Cincinnati area court notes include foreclosure of mortgage actions against Geo. C. W. Fisher and Maggie F. Schubert, alimony and injunction for Alberta Hawkins, appointment of receivers and guardians, auctions and sales entries, wills filed, and several administrator and executor filings with estates and land transfers across Batavia Milford Felicity and Jackson townships.
Frank Kuebler et al transfer 67 acres in Jackson Tp to Ben Mc Kibben for $1. Clay C. Larkin sells 2 acres in Ohio Tp to Gertrude Voelkel for $1. Gregorys and others sell 102 acres in Franklin Tp to Jennie Brannock et al for $1. Virgil T. Whippy sells 27 acres in Union Tp for $2500. Multiple transfers list buyers, sellers, parcels and nominal sums.
Notice that A. D. Daugherty deceased of Clermont County Ohio has been compensated and qualified as administrator of the estate. Dated February 20 1916 Probate Judge O P Griffiths and attorney Edwin Ely listed as representatives.
Albert I. Channell appointed administrator of the estate of James Bowie late of Clermont County Ohio deceased. Dated March 1 1916. O P. Gith probate judge. Edwin Bis attorney.
Notice states Harriett Crane has been appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of Laura B Stevens, deceased, of Clermont County Ohio. Dated March 1 1916. O P Griffith probate judge. Chas A Brannock attorney.
The Batavia Ohio Board of Public Affairs calls for sealed bids by 12 noon Friday March 24 1916 for genuine Thacker coal run of mine Pocahontas coal run of mine or similar steam coal to fuel the waterworks and electric light plant from April 1 1916 to April 1 1917. Bids require full bidder names and a $100 certified check or bond. The board may reject all bids and reserves the right to seal and endorse bids marked Bids for Fuel addressed to N B Dennison secretary.
In Clermont County Ohio John McClung files a partition suit No 18010 against Joseph R Stockton and others to subdivide real estate in Williamsburg and Brown County including Lot 120 and a 60 acre tract. Parties must answer by March 3 1916 or a default judgment will be entered. Attorneys G Plintitt A W Bishop represent the plaintiff.
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