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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1918
Page
8
Hugh Lindsey Nichols of Maple Grove has arrived safely overseas. A card informs his people on Monday of his status and a call for decisive victory. Charlie Fagin of Bilverton and his wife and daughter spent Sunday with Michael Reisinger and family.
Miss Anna Ranson and Miss Georgia Thompson visit the Ranson home in Madisonville. The R C Chapter received new sweater yarn from Cleveland. Auxiliaries are asked to collect supplies from Mrs. McDonald’s. W H McMahan, a former Clermont resident now in Mason, recovers from influenza and reads the Courier for his 90th renewal. Chas Ansteatt group visits Dayton to join Ezra and J F Knight and families for dinner near Stonelick. Voting for Lowell Roudebush urged for better schools and roads, praising his statewide reputation and Granger standing.
The Clermont County Dry Federation appeals to citizens to support a liquor ban, denouncing liquor sellers as Hun traits and urging a Saloonless Nation. It argues taxation, public morals, and patriotism justify prohibition and invites voters to mark YES for PROHIBITION.
Notice to Subscribers states the Government will compel discontinuation of papers more than three months in arrears after November 1 to conserve newspapers. Notices have been sent. some respond, others face loss of paper by government order. Readers urged to act to keep their paper. Clermont Pub. Co.
Court notes include Milford village case against Pro vident Savings Bank as receiver of M L Traction Co with a mandatory injunction set for October 28. Also Elley Ellegg divorce and alimony, Rapp vs Tate township injunction and $300 damages, and other matters including a receivership sale of First National Bank assets to Robert A. Davis for 305 dollars.
Marriage licenses issued for Granville Smith and Florence Beard in Williams burg. Norman Burnet and Hazel Malott in Williamsburg. Clarence Turner of Cincinnati and Mary Hadden of Milford. weddings officiated by various ministers. Estate matters include withdrawal of exceptions to H. Lochard’s administration of Martha Woodruff. final accounts filed for Lewis Malott and Kate E. McNutt estates. guardian denial for William McCammon. appointments of Indiana Glascock and Melinda J. Uhl to estates. and wills of Mary E. Burns and E. R. Glascock probated with specific bequests and shares among beneficiaries.
In Columbus the Republican nominee Frank B. Willis criticized Governor Cox for evading state issues. He attacked the Democratic machine for silence on key questions like the Dry Amendment and Ohio Constitution changes, urging a definite, war-supporting platform and a dry Ohio.
Leonard Geraci ne on Charles Hopkins aged 74 died at home in Amelia after a long illness. A Clermont county resident, he was one of the area’s best known men and is mourned by friends and neighbors. Funeral is set for Thursday at 2 p m.
The Courier presents pages filled with articles prepared by seasoned writers. Readers gain valuable information on topics that interest every voter and citizen, designed to benefit those who read and seek knowledge.
Ray Werk and family visited Wilson Holland in Westchester with others from Hyde Park and Pittsburg. Charles M Hunt died at his Oregon home aged 74 after Civil War service and time in Andersonville. Russell Williams of Olive Branch died in Hudson after pneumonia amid Spanish influenza. The community remembers his generous, cheerful spirit and lasting friendships.
Notice fixes start dates for the 1919 terms of the First Courts of Appeals in Butler Clermont Clinton Warren Hamilton counties. Terms begin 10 AM on specified April and October days. official seal and clerk attest the record.
The 1919 terms of the Clermont County Common Pleas Court are set for January 6, April 8, and October 7, beginning at 9 o'clock. Judge Joseph signs the order, with Clerk Coyle certifying the copy is true from the original on file in Batavia Ohio.
Jacob G Brunk, born March 3 1818 near Monterey Ohio, died October 1 aged 75 7 20. Survived by wife Nancy Thomas and three children Cora Fouzer Belle Follow Harvey Brunk. daughter Clara predeceased. Nine grandchildren two great grandchildren. Civil War veteran carpenter known across the community for generosity and hospitality. He supported the Christian church and faced long illness with patience, passing peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
A set of classified lines offers money to loan on mortgage security and a dentist ad for Dr. J. J. Werner opposite M. E. church Batavia Ohio providing crown and bridge work fillings extractions and artificial teeth. Nearby notices thank neighbors and donors for floral tributes following a bereavement.
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