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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1922
Page
4
The Clermont Courier published in Batavia Ohio on May 31 1922 features a short local item from Clermont Publishing Co. The page carries typical small-town notices and notices typical of a midweek issue.
The docket shows Louie Barr vs Board of Education of Goshen township seeking 48432 with attorney H Anna Quinby. Also Charl s Rosselott vs Howard Hall et al dissolves partnership with receiver. property sale ordered in Carl H King vs Frank Johnson. Marriage licenses issued for Corbin and Maylor. Beer and Carlier. Robbins and Robbins. Several guardianship and estate actions, wills provisions, and extensive real estate transfers listed.
Former pupils and associates of the late Sallie B. Scott honor her three decades in Milford schools with a bronze tablet dedication at the Milford school auditorium. Eli Speidel of Batavia gave the address, O. H. Schopmeyer presided, D. W. Murphy recalled her as student and neighbor.
In Columbus and other Ohio cities civic and trade groups propose appointing butter egg and country produce inspectors to verify quality and prevent middleman overcharging. Tests by authorized agencies would set prices by grade, ending cold storage schemes and ensuring farmers receive the highest market price for fresh products.
O E Bradfute president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation says the announced freight rate reduction only repeats January cuts and brings little relief. He notes agricultural goods near 1913 levels and points out postwar freight costs still absorb a larger share of marketing expenses than for most commodities.
Federal Prohibition Director Charles H. Brown reports about $10000 in federal fines collected in liquor cases in a single day. Fifty six defendants pleaded guilty and seven received jail terms from three weeks to one year. Two men were given one year sentences for falsely posing as prohibition agents.
Georgetown oils its streets this week with two tanks arriving and rapid work underway. The oil costs 844 cents per gallon locally, with Hillsboro paying 73 cents and Batavia 10 cents per gallon.
Ohio State University crop workers analyzed 33 farmers from the Hundred Bushel Corn Club. Seven growers exceeding 100 bushels per acre on 10 acres profited with an average 84 cent growing cost per bushel. Costs ranged 10 cents to 102 cents per bushel, with lower yields costing more per bushel.
Lexington reports another 1,000,000 pounds of redried Burley tobacco sold by President James C. Stone and associates. Purchasers were not disclosed. Eugene Meyer Jr. and officials examined warehouse receipts and collateral tags showing hogsheads pledged to War Finance Corporation loan versus tobacco not tied to loan.
A ten year average from Ohio State University economists shows June hog prices at 11.82 per hundredweight, with July 11.64 and August 11.47. Prices dip in October and November before rising in March and January, while last year saw an early fall break in September and a winter recovery.
Multiple probate notices list executors and administratrices appointed for deceased residents of Clermont County Ohio. Names include Olin A fein as executor of Algernon A Peterson estate and Lovina Conklin as administratrix of Henry Goukiln estate, with dates in May 1922 and probate judges Clarence N. Young and Clarence Mng referenced.
Over the past week the region received abundant rain aiding tobacco farmers. Uplands fared well with moisture, growers reported good progress and a large acreage planted. A few fields were delayed due to ground preparation shortages while most growers had sufficient plants.
Highland county reports a female city treasurer seeking the clerk of courts office while Clermont county notes a widow acting as recorder by appointment after her husband’s death. Lady candidates remain rare.
Pursuant to an order of the Board of Education the school building at Hametown in the Clermont district will be offered for public sale on June 8, 1922. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. ClerK Barbrau
In pursuance of an order of sale issued by the Court of Common Pleas of Clermont County Ohio Frank Johnson will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Court House Batavia on Saturday June 10 1022 the property described in the proceedings of the above case.
Anderson Bingham imprisoned in Mansfield Ohio may receive a parole recommendation from the Superintendent and Chaplain. Hearing set for on or after June 13 1923 as part of parole procedures under state rules. Edwin O Garver Chief Clerk.
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