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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1909
Page
8
The public library will welcome patrons and visitors in the handsome roomy quarters in the Masonic Building on Saturday afternoon and evening. The library committee invites the public to visit that day and on all days.
In a special session the commission approved numerous bills including supplies for Barrett Bror Nash Pharmacy and the sheriff. Bids for free Pike construction were accepted from Van Camp Bros and others, while bids for the Boston arch culvert were opened and a contract awarded to Joan Gaul. In Evanston Illinois wash women wages are noted, and a public sale is postponed with Marion Curlina rescheduling.
Common Pleas Court listings show jury deadlock in Graus vs Schneider, multiple dismissals, partition decrees, appointment of commissioners, and deeds to heirs. Probate marriages licenses and executors appointed covervast details of estates, guardians, and estate procedures with specific names and locales.
Francis L. Donovan and William Johnson. Louisa P. Pemberton of Bethel dated January 24 1901 directs payment of debts and funeral expenses not exceeding 80 for a grave. bequeaths 900 from his father to be split among Levi W. Pemberton Abi T. Ellsberry Geo. M. Pemberton Wm. E. Pemberton Sarah M. Fisher and Louisa Milner. distributes specified personal property. residuary share to Levi W. Pemberton Abe T. Elisberry Wm. E. Pemberton Sarah M. Fisher Louisa Milner. Codicil January 28 1909 updates bequests to include surviving siblings. executor empowered to sell real estate and convert assets. Levi W. Pemberton named executor without bond. Witnesses C. A. Brannock and C. D. Abbott.
A dealer advertises Victor Talking Machine and Zonophone models with record bundles and trade‑in allowances. Prices range from 10 to 100 dollars with weekly payment options. Also promotes Columbia records bundles and various organ offerings from HuLick & Bro. in Baltimore dealers in pianos and organs.
Those with money to invest are advised to consult W. G. Fagin & Co. brokers at 202 Union Trust Building in Cincinnati. The firm deals in grain stocks and provisions and is described as prompt and reliable.
A discussion of folk lore notes a body of popular legends fairy tales and superstitions under the label Polklore. The piece highlights how folklore shapes local culture and humor without naming specific traditions.
The Commissioners of Clermont County Ohio will open seated bids for labor material and construction on several tree pikes in Ashton Pie Bethel Salt Air Xuoa Road Merwin Locust Corner. Bids due April 19 1900 at the Auditor's office with 30 guarantee. Specifications on file at auditor's office three days before sale.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast cure for indigestion and related symptoms from food fermentation. It claims relief within five minutes after taking a 22-grain tablet and urges readers to ask a pharmacist for a 50-cent case.
A New York man uneasily confronts a bizarre claim after returning home to find three babies left at his house during his absence. The man accuses the stork of placing a job on him, reflecting a humorous misunderstanding amid a cynical urban mood.
The Philosopher of Folly jokes about a Pullman sleeper who claims to be bed ridden. His quip sparks a wry take on travel discomfort and passenger grievances.
Advertises boarding by week day or meal at twenty cents per bed or meal. Mentions a good home cooking and a feed stable connected. Located a square and a half above town hall on Main Street. Miss Kats ERIN.
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