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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
4
Clermont County notices and brief items from the May 16 1917 issue include local happenings and public notices. The column lists residents, small events, and civic items reflecting village life in Batavia Ohio during the period.
Court docket lists new suits including damages claimed by R. W. C. Gregg against Clermont Creamery Co for 500 dollars. It also records divorces, receiver sales, estate inventories, guardian appointments, and county commission bills with numerous juristic entries and named individuals.
Susie M Hornback transfers lot 274 in Williamsburg to Irene V Sparks for 1. Charles Deloss Sprague by administrator transfers 116 acres in Williamsburg Tp to James H White for 7300. Margaret Crabb by administrator transfers lots 22 48 and 49 in Utopia to Joseph Rice for 312. William Walter Wilson by executor transfers 105 acres to Gladys Mosbacher et al with 8015 price.
Mayor A S Ashburn posts No Spitting Allowed signs on Main Street to curb nuisance complaints from ladies and to enforce the existing ordinance. Officials view the move as a good example for others to follow.
B W Howe has beautified his residence with a coat of paint. Mrs Geo Quiggins of Dayton Ky spent last week with her mother Mrs m Martin. The Progressive Club was entertained by Mrs Tom Wrigglesworth, Thursday, Mrs Ida Reed after spending the winter with her son Prof B R Reed of Sciotoville C has returned home. Mrs Horace Reed and daughter Helen are visiting relatives at Portsmouth. Dr Charles Saunders and a bride of Felicity called on their aunt Mrs Maggie Case Friday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Cossins of Connersville Ind moved to the Brophy property near were. Mr and Mrs Cash Hughes of Cincinnati abou Sunday with his mother Mrs Sallie Singer.
The Valley Farm Women's club met May 10 at Miss Estella Kain's home for a profitable program on the Farm Garden. Members read papers, recitations, music and current events. Mrs. Tillie Atchley attended as a visitor and sang. A lunch was served. Mrs. E Wilson will host June 14 guest day.
A Batavia team initiated five youths into the I O O F lodge in Owensville with visitors from other lodges attending. The class is to receive the first and second degrees in Batavia next Friday. A false fire alarm at EK C Ely residence caused a hurried scene but resulted in only minor damage from a soot fire in the flue.
Edgar Burke's home near Bethel burned last Thursday along with most household goods and family provisions left in the cellar and attic. The family, including the mother and three children two of whom were sick with measles, escaped with help after the mother summoned aid. The fire began in the attic and caused about $1,000 in insured loss.
Public auction to sell four and one half acres in Miami township Clermont county described as Loveland Mill Stoneway. Property formerly conveyed through Bulnie Bushey and William Bushey to Thomas Heath and later via Eveland Dyer to Eulalie Braier and others. Sale set for Saturday June 9 at 11 AM at the Batavia court house front door.
The notice describes a Clermont county sale of real estate including the Little Miami River dam and mill site with historic conveyances from Eveland, Paxton, Heath, and others. It notes multiple recorded deeds, survey numbers, and a 2500 dollar appraised value. The sale is cash with Sheriff Bert F. Swing and deputy E D Miller handling, with attorney Robert J Shawhan referenced.
Court of Common Pleas Clermont County Ohio orders a public auction of multiple parcels in Goshen and Taylor surveys. Real estate includes 35 acres, 20 acres, and additional tracts totaling 2 acres with roads. minimum bid not stated. Sale date May 19 1917 at 11 am at the Batavia courthouse front door. Terms cash. Attorney A B Nichols represents plaintiff.
Ohio probate court in Clermont County has set hearings for administrators, executors, guardians, and trustees to present final and partial accounts with vouchers. The hearing is scheduled for May 11, with exceptions due beforehand. Named filers include Kate G. Jones, Nellie Butler, Frank Davis, Mary B. Tischer, Joseph and Edward Gomien, Stella M. Shafer, George Peterson, J Woodlief, EH. Ellis, Catharine Boggs, Harrison Cornwell, Charles Bothpell, and Sarah Hunter among others.
Notice is given bids will be received at the auditor's office Batavia Ohio until 11 oclock a m on the 2RD DAY OF MAY 1017 for furnishing all material and labor for the construction of 1 mile pike on Maple and Goodwin road Franklin township Plans and specifications on file at auditor s office Certified check of 100 to accompany each bid Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Cleona Searles auditor and clerk 912
Public sale ordered by Cyrus H. Lochard as trustee of Rose D. Smith to sell undivided half interests in two Clermont County parcels. The sale, set for June day at 1 pm, covers detailed lot fronts and rears and a connected deed chain from 1901. Court and location: Southern District of Ohio Western Division.
The description notes a conveyed half interest with a seven and three quarters feet wide cement walk for ingress to Wells property. The real estate is appraised at $1 887.50. Sale terms are cash on gaz or gale. Cyrus H. Lochar d trustee in bankruptcy of Rose D. Smith e announces the sale through William J. Madden attorney at 610 Gwynne Building Cincinnati Ohio. May 1 to
James P. Cross is appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Ambrose Emery, deceased, late of Clermont County, Ohio. Probate Judge Clarence N. Young signs the notice dated May 7, 1917. Roudebush is the attorney of record.
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