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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1909
Page
8
A scanned Batavia Ohio column listsango of items and notices including Rapp Bros boots for stock sale, a loan offer, fertilizer delivery, book author Catherine Winepear Mose, remedies and medicine ads, local builders securing contracts, a new cash grocery, and shop services from blacksmiths and decorators along with stray tips on hunting seasons.
Paul Zigier of Dayton resigns from Bone Pharmacy where he served as pharmacist. He is a registered pharmacist and now carries out duties connected with a home business in Hamilton, taking over from Mr. Davidson.
A fragmented 1910s style notice promotes Castoria and warns of local crime issues. It mentions a few durable organs and new pianos for sale on easy payments at 10, 15, and 20 dollars, with sellers named J. B. Hulick & Bro. in Batavia. Nearby Lebanon area references note bootleggers paroled and Warren county opposition to further board actions.
The page lists key occurrences tied to April across history, including the surrender of General Lee on April 9 1865 the Civil War start on April 12 1861 Henry Clay and Thomas Jefferson births April 12 1777 and April 18 1743 Lincoln assassination April 14 1865 the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire April 19 1775 Concord Lexington battle and General Grant birth April 27 1822 and Washington inauguration April 30 1789.
Charley Ireton, noted speaker and businessman, is diversifying into farming by purchasing 158 acres in Brown and Clermont counties from the Benjamin Bowen estate for 8100 dollars. The land is praised as one of Brown County’s most valuable properties. In related ads, Victor Talking Machine offers and trade-ins are promoted by HuLICK & Bro. The piece also notes progress in ser vant treatment and advertises Easy Task laundry soap at five cents a cake, highlighting broader social change and consumer goods.
A Milford council purge follows a wave of deaths and resignations. James Fitzsimmons and Elijah Cowen are removed, vacancies filled by Witcher and Riekle. mayor Con Gatch is deceased, Riekle serves as interim mayor. James Sheehy and James Powers resign, Lotz becomes clerk.
A long list of local residents visiting relatives and attending events around Amelia and nearby towns. Highlights include Easter visits, house moves, lodge activities, a sock social, and multiple Sunday gatherings involving families such as the Kinnemans, Myricks, Bakers, and Judds.
R A Davis transacted business in Batavia on Monday. J B Krauser from Dayton visited this week. Harry Townsley, a New Richmond native now in Washington D C, met friends Tuesday. Miss Odele Foss of the city hosted by Agnes Clasgens. G W Parkiser of Falicity called on friends Thursday. Homer Judd in town Saturday. Ed Hawkins met with commissioners in Batavia Saturday. Funeral for William Johnson, longtime resident, held at his residence Thursday. interment Mt. Washington. White of International Harvester spent a week here. Kirgan Cox Renner and wives with Miss Margaret Burger from Goshen visited Turnipseed home Sunday. Fridman Lumber Co rep Fridman traveled to W Va for business. Howard Hancock visited his sick daughter Louise in Hillsboro. H W Teachner of Manchester here part of last week. Mrs Emma Shaw visiting relatives in Loveland. Bethel and New Richmond high squads played. Bethel won. Migs A M Geltz of Canal Dover spent week here. Ice cream social in Hutchins room next Saturday evening 6 30 to 7 00. Men waiters Charles Roettinger and wife hosted Eastern Sunday. Andrew and Allen Roettinger visiting family. Mrs L M Dawson hosted her mother Mary J Baker of Alexandria Ky. Mrs W N Fulton spoke before Milford Progress club last Thursday. Eastern Stars initiated Mrs Dr Mott and daughter. Talley Soap Factory moved into old woolen mill, now operating full time. Clyde Smith family of East Red spent Sunday with her mother Mrs M Hall.
A 50 cent case of Pape's Diapepein is advertised to cure indigestion in five minutes by stopping food fermentation. It outlines symptoms from sour stomachs to nervousness and lists a broad range of discomforts, urging readers to prove relief after meals and resume normal eating.
Mr. Owen Patchell, long based in Oklahoma, spent a week with E. C. Patchell and family at their Stonelick home farm. He extols western prosperity and wealth, noting his purchase of about fifteen hundred acres and significant revenues, illustrating the Clermont County trend of seeking new fields beyond Ohio.
In a remarks described as paradoxical, the Philosopher of Folly notes that some individuals, using a pointed example, are best dressed when they have nothing on. The quotation is attributed to a provocative stance on propriety and appearance.
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