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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1918
Page
4
The Clermont Courier dated September 11 1918 records weekly town news and notices from Clermont Ohio era publisher The Clermont Publishing Co. The issue likely covers local events, announcements, and regional notices typical of a small midwestern newspaper.
The ticket lists Governor Frank B. Willis and Lieutenant Governor Clarence J. Brown for Ohio statewide offices with a full slate of constitutional officers and judges. It includes district and county posts such as Representative C. O. Kearns, State Senator Seymour Tibball, Sheriff Bert Swing, Auditor George Gregg, and Prosecutor Jacob Hawk. A closing line quotes a call to duty about preparedness and American blood.
The selection of Congressman 8. D. Fess to head the Republican National Committee signals a forward move by Republicans in Congress. Fess is described as a man of ideals and vision who will bring guidance beyond mere seniority, promising substantive influence on party direction and actions.
Ohio records the highest aggregate war saving stamp sales with 60 million dollars in cash on September 1, outperforming New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. The piece argues both parties in Ohio are patriotic and that Democratic criticisms misrepresent GOP patriotism.
The Ohio Progressive and Republican parties have merged efforts since 1914 with four native Progressive leaders joining the Republican State Advisory Committee. The 1918 platform solidifies the unity, promising full Progressive support for the Republican cause and a likely enthusiasm boost in the election.
The Commercial Tribune argues the State platform attempts to hide patriotism behind religious rhetoric. It asserts voters see both parties as patriotic and devoted to victory in the war, claiming Republicans and their party share a common aim.
The piece critiques Democratic silence on eight hour workday pensions workers representation and workers compensation reforms in Ohio while accusing Republicans of clear, steady promises. It argues voters should decide based on home state issues rather than wartime slogans and party rhetoric.
Common Pleas Court items include contempt citation for nonpayment in Zora Gross v Chas Gross, sale confirmations in John F Addy v Hannah Strait and Chas Goble, alimony of 75 dollars in Mabel Reisinger v Philip Reisinger, property awarded to Fannie Wilkie valued at 230 dollars, and multiple marriage licenses including George Senneff with Clara Roudebush and Conrad Foozer with Cora Moore. Real estate transfers list numerous 1 dollar deeds and a 6900 dollar 118 acre parcel. estate inventories and final accounts filed.
The Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections for Clermont County Ohio invites sealed proposals for printing precinct ballot books. Bids cover multiple precincts with specific ballot book quantities and sizes, plus eight books for state county tickets judicial tickets constitutional amendments. Deliver by October 4 1918. bond required. proposals marked Printing. The board may reject any bids.
Lot sales and transfers listed include Bethel Monroe Goshen Batavia Tate Milford Williamsburg New Richmond with prices from 1 to 8420. The article notes Louis Hicks, Clermont’s prominent attorney, turned 68 last Sunday and has been homebound since a paralytic stroke six years ago.
Louise Norris has been appointed and qualified as administratrix of Amanda Ourlis deceased, of Clermont County Ohio. Dated September 5 1918 Probate Judge Lawrence N Young. Attorney Norman L Burnet.
State Highway Department of Ohio invites sealed bids for Section K-1 of the Cincinnati Chillicothe Road in Goshen Township Clermont County. Work includes grading bridges culverts paving waterbound macadam with 14 ft pavement 24 ft roadway length 2.04 miles estimated cost 27610.72 bid by September 20 1918 with contract bond equal to estimated cost plans at resident engineer office right to reject bids.
The document lists loans on real estate and collateral, other loans and discounts, and securities not in reserve. It records due from reserve banks 54 583 and cash in vault 9 782 95 64 816, with items for banking house and other real estate owned.
Albert Lewis filed September 9, 1918 in Clermont County Court of Common Pleas a petition seeking divorce from Helen Lewis for gross neglect and wilful absence and ask custody of minor children with a hearing scheduled.
Notice of appointment names W. O Bishop as administrator of Rachel F Hunter's estate in Clermont County Ohio. Dated September 6 1918 at probate court Clarence N Young judge with W O Bishop as attorney listed.
Notice that Hugh McManus and Bee Hamaneus Estate are named in a probate filing. Clarence N. Young, probate judge, declares that Ham Ap has been duly appointed and acting as executor of the estate of Bee Hamaneus, late of Clermont County, on this August day in 1915.
State of Ohio Clermont County notice states administrators executors guardians and assigns have not yet settled vouchers with the court. A hearing is set for Thursday September 12 1918 to consider exceptions and final accounts of executors administrators guardians and guardianships. The court may designate a time for oral or written objections and further proceedings as needed.
A call to support the Allied war effort urges Americans to fund Liberty Bonds to ease shortages for Marshal Ferdinand Foch and General John J. Pershing. It argues the two leaders bear heavy burdens and stresses that home front supplies, food, clothing, and ammunition must meet soldiers' needs promptly.
Ralph Waldo Emerson of the War Loan Organization in Washington reports saving the government sixty five thousand dollars by using steel engraving for the bond insignia. The project includes three million buttons made with celluloid and paper, distributed nationwide to ensure all districts receive supplies for the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign.
The document reports per man per day costs for six months of fiscal year 1918. Costs ranged from 490 to 620 per day depending on vessel size, with a $60 Liberty Bond supporting about 103 days of service on larger ships and roughly 60 days on smaller craft.
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