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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1917
Page
4
The Clermont Courier argues against censorship and aristocracy in wartime policy. It condemns selective conscription trends favoring the rich, calls for universal funding of training camp expenses, and insists every citizen should have an equal chance to serve.
Multiple cases listed with settlements, dismissals, decrees, and divorces. Jury entry, guilty verdict for motor vehicle consent issues, demurrer overrulings, and receiverships. Marriage licenses shown. final accounts and estates, service by publication, and real estate sale orders.
Multiple estates and guardianships are active with inventories final accounts and appraisements filed. Inheritance taxes totaling 300.72 on Rebecca Lakin and 504 on Mary D Pattison were paid to the county treasury. Appointments include William Miller Jr as administrator and Myrtle Bauer as administratrix with bonds posted. Wills filed include Marguerite White heard in court for May 2.
A sequence of land and lot conveyances records transfers across Goshen Township Batavia Milford Williamsburg and Jackson townships. Transactions include 20 acres to Loretta Williams 100 acres in Clermont and Brown counties and multiple Batavia Batavia Township parcels plus sales for $1 and notable sums like $6800 and $7300.
Advertised items include a Ross silo in good condition and several wagons for sale in Batavia, Plymouth Rock items, and a chained list of miscellaneous goods. Thomas Glancy and W. W. Watt advertise various pricing and contact notes for local buyers.
Ramus Henderson of Back Run pleaded guilty before Justice Lease after arrest by Sheriff Swing for stealing two pigs. He was fined 100 dollars, ordered 80 days in the workhouse, and taxed costs, and he must begin his duties on Friday. The frost will be on the pumpkins by the time he returns.
Ohio Experiment Station reports small tubers used as seed for one season do not greatly reduce yield but continued use risks future declines. Potatoes under two ounces yield about 10.7 bushels per acre less than larger tubers when whole tubers are planted. With high potato prices, home gardeners may plant eyes or peelings with a small flesh, but eyes should be planted shallow about one foot apart in fertile soil.
Public auction on May 12 1917 at 2 00 p m at New Richmond Ohio for two acres with a homestead tract and a one acre exception. Property appraised at 3300 dollars with three fourths minimum bid. Terms cash taxes street assessments and attorney fees borne by purchaser. Executor Dawson E Bradley Trustee in Bankruptcy and attorneys listed for further details.
Court orders sale of multiple parcels in Goshen and surrounding lands in Clermont County Ohio under Alice Gilmore vs Sarah and Christopher Garrison. Auction at Batavia court front door on May 19 1917 at 11 am with cash terms. total appraised value two thousand six hundred ten dollars. Sheriff Bert Swing and attorney A B Nichols announce sale details.
A jumble of for sale notices from Batavia including beds leather chairs Jersey cows bicycles horse plows and eggs. Names mentioned include Mrs editor F L Stewart George Gobwab C J Harlow and the Orchard area box addresses. Several items such as a room house and a small farm are listed along with job offers for young men and insurance notes.
The Clermont County Ohio Probate Court has set hearings for May 17, 1917 on several accounts and vouchers filed by administrators executors guardians and trustees. Names include Kate G. Jones Nellie Butler Frank Davis Mary Tischer Joseph Gomien Stella Shafer George Peterson R Woodlief F E Ellis Catharine Boggs Harrison Cornwell Charles Schnell Sarah Hunter Jasper Green Anna L. Lewis Eli H Speidel and others awaiting court action with possible exceptions filed before hearing.
Notice that Hiram Fitzwater and Aquilla Fitzwater are appointed and qualified as executors of Clemency Fitzwater, late of Clermont County Ohio. Dated April 12 1017, Clarence N Young Probate Judge. N G Cover attorney.
Nancy Bettis has been appointed and qualified as executrix of the estate of Francis B. Bettle late of Clermont County Ohio deceased. Probate court judge L M Dawson attorney listed.
Hickory Nut Jay a mahogany bay standing 16 hands tall and weighing 1150 pounds will stand at the Rapp Farm Twin Bridges for the 1917 season. He is bred from Jay Bird and Nutbreaker lineage with multiple 2:80 or faster trotters and 2:70s for his progeny, and has shown 27 foalings with 21 firsts. A TEAMS-810 to insure a foal, service fee due when foal is foaled. colt care and risk limits noted.
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