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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1918
Page
4
The Clermont Publishing Co issues a weekly paper dated September 4 1918 with terms offering one year and three months subscriptions. It states publication every Wednesday and appears to promote ongoing distribution and pricing.
A historic ballot listing statewide officers Governor Frank B Willis and Lt Governor Clarence J Brown with a broad slate including Secretary of State Harvey Smith Treasurer Rudolph Archer Attorney General John G Price and court judges Wade Cushing James E Robinson. It also details district representatives and county posts such as Clerk Albert I Channell Auditor George W Gregg Treasurer H M Day Recorder John W Swing Surveyor J W Moore Prosecutor Jacob J Hawk Coroner Frank A Ireton and Commissioners.
In divorce actions Hershal Little v Dorothy Little and Mabel G Reisinger v Philip G Reisinger are listed. Minorities in Shively v Shively proceed to partition. McClelland v McClelland moves for confirmation while distribution of sale proceeds continues. Court orders child support of $15 monthly in Met singer v Met singer. Several service by publication actions are noted. Dispositions include a divorce for Etta Brooks with no alimony and property bans. Page includes notices of publication and default judgments.
At Columbus, the Republican state convention adopts a prohibition framework tying federal and state measures to a permanent amendment. It rejects a dry plank and backs equal suffrage, wartime unity, and broader social policy planks. The Hamilton county delegation protests the dry stance, while other planks favor economic relief and worker protections.
The Batavia Ice Plant burned Tuesday night at 11:30. Total loss is unknown as firefighters report caurcj error in the blaze.
L A Abernathy and M J Kain transfer to Will Drummond lot 873 Williamsburg for $1. Jacob and Elizabeth Koeney to Ward B and Rachel Miller 27 acres on Shaler Run for $1. John T and Jessie M Weaver to Mary Naylor lot 126 Batavia for $1600. Bernard Nacke to Wolf and Fannie L Peskin 22 acres in Pierce. David P Moreton to Louis Wenzel lot 16 Moscow for $1. Elvira B Armstrong to Thomas Jones 10 acres Miami Township for $1. Elvira B Armstrong to Emma F Jones lot 15 Milford for $1. Anna H Aiken to Fred H Simmerran 7 acres and lots 161 and 168 Franklin Township for $1. John W and Florence Roberts to Sarah L Edwards 1 acre New Richmond for $1. George and Helen Holt to Louis Schaffer land in Ohio Township for $1. Charlotte L Bushnell et al to William H Tillman land in Union Township 1. Spencer and Lucinus Weathers to
The notice advertises a newly enlarged studio offering copying portrait and outdoor work at all branches, with amateur work finished. Located in Kline Block on Main Street Batavia Ohio. Kenneth Rice contact phone 56.
State of Ohio Clermont County 88 probate court reports that administrators executors guardians and trustees have filed accounts for settlement with the court. The filings are continued and set for hearing Thursday December 12 1918 with time for filing exceptions. Final accounts listed for Millard F McNutt Arthur M Brush 0 P William Ashburn James L Passmore Elizabeth Hoeb James N Linton John Ohmer Ohn McKibben E DeBruler and others.
Notice announces William Jordan appointed and qualified as executor of the Estate of Hugh McManus deceased of Clermont County Ohio. Dated August 1918 by Probate Judge Clarence N. Young. Official notice copies appear in the county records.
Notice that John Mc Kibben is appointed as administrator of the estate of Eliza Cox late of Ohio deceased. The filing references qualification as administrator and consent to duties, with the case name Estate of Eliza Cox and the appointment date.
In Clermont County, Emma J. Hill has been duly appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of Amanda Carr, deceased. Probate Judge George Slaline. Attorney term and dates indicate appointment on August 6, 1018.
Estate of George GQ Manning deceased. Belen Manning appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of George Manning late of Clermont county Ohio. Dated August 10 1918. Abe N. Young, Probate Judge. Avis & Paxton, Attorneys.
The article explains Treasury efforts to sustain Liberty Bond values after a summer slump. It notes misperceptions about tax features guiding small investors to swap 4 and 4 ½ percent bonds for 3 ½ percent issues, explains tax status, and emphasizes bonds as gilt edged with postwar purchasing power benefiting holders.
Hudson Maxim declares peace terms with Germany impossible and urges urgent civil sacrifice. He argues the four liberty loans must exceed targets, as Americans at home and abroad must give blood and treasure to defeat the Kaiser and secure peace through victory in Berlin.
The Federal Reserve Banking System of the Fourth District reports adding eighteen Ohio banks to its roster since July first with eight more applications pending. New members include The Peoples Saving & Banking Co. in Barberton, Citizens Bank in Cuyahoga Falls, and Dime Savings Bank Co. in Canton, among others in Milan Rossford Gibsonburg Chagrin Falls West Milton Akron Dayton Alliance and more.
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