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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1917

Page

8

Local notices and social notes from Batavia area

Bats Clyde Megrue and family visit in Norwood. Dayton guest George Jones stays with Dr. Werner. Mrs. Werner travels to London Canada for sickness. Several residents visit Cincinnati and Georgetown. Miss Ada Purdon and Miss Olive Hackett among visitors. Several weddings, church events, fairs, and lectures listed with local figures and dates. County teachers exams set. open air services at German U B church. canning demo August 8. Military promotions noted for Ashburn family.

Dentist Extracts Tooth in Sunlit Clinic

J. J. Werner reports a case where Dr. J. Rant performs a tooth extraction in a sunlit clinic, easing a patient’s pain after a prior dental issue. The procedure appears routine with no complications noted.

J. J. Werner Dr. J

Church Schedule and Public Notices From Batavia

Church notices list Sunday services and union worship on the church lawn with Pastor John P. Martin. A Batavia Light and Power Co stockholders meeting is set for Friday August 3 1917 at the courthouse to review the O R R Co power contract. An obituary thanks family and Masons for support after the death of Wm S Bechtel. An ad promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets for relief from indigestion and bilious feelings.

Presbyterian Church John P. Martin Batavia Light and Power Co Court House

Double bill at the Cincinnati Zoo delights crowds

At the Cincinnati Zoo a remarkable two in one entertainment adds value to the 25 cent admission. Thaviu offers band concerts twice daily with soloists and nightly grand opera by Chicago and Century Opera stars, plus a ballet by beautiful dancers. An outdoor ice skating rink attracts thousands daily.

Cincinnati Zoo Thaviu Chicago Opera Company Century New York) Opera Company

Inventor Pats Polishing Machine Cutting Costs

James Alexander a Batavia native now with Leblond Machine Co in Linwood patents an automatic polishing machine that halves production costs. The 15 by 65 foot device will be installed in two shops with royalties from future units, promising strong returns for the inventor.

James Alexander Batavia Leblond Machine Co Linwood Jim

Batavia Concert Band Lands Boston Fair Music Contract

The Batavia Concert Band secured the contract to furnish music for the Boston fair planned for the last week in August. The band, a noted ensemble, has aided Red Cross meetings across the county this summer at no charge.

Batavia Red Cross

Large Bean Acreage Increases Prospect For Afton Farmer

James Alexander of Afton, employed by Labland Machine Co in Linwood, visited Batavia Saturday and reports 22 acres of navy beans on his farm with prospect of a large crop. He plans to plant 100 acres next year if negotiations with the federal government to purchase the output succeed.

James Alexander Afton Labland Machine Co Linwood Batavia Sam

CANDIDATES REMINDED TO FILE NOMINATION PAPERS

Local notice from Batavia urges candidates to obtain nomination petitions from the election clerk and file by September 6, 1917. Rules specify 25 signatures per office, no primary deposits in Clermont County, and a single ballot with no party emblems for the November 6 election.

Batavia W. Sprague Clermont County

Batavia Council urged strict traffic law enforcement

A Batavia resident presses the town to uniformly enforce automobile ordinances amid reckless driving at street corners, speeding, and minors operating cars. Officials are urged to prosecute violators and deter accidents before they occur, citing general traffic rule knowledge and officer duty. An ad promotes Dr Thomas' Electric Oil with prices 40c and 6c.

Avery Batavia West Batavia

Corn Twister Leaves Cornfield Hardened By Wind

A recent storm blew across the area damaging corn stands and twisting stalks into a mat. The wind prevented proper growth and will slow harvesting, greatly reducing the crop despite an initially good prospect.

Lightning Strikes Junk Man at Brick Yard

During last Thursday's storm a junk man sheltered beside an abandoned brick smokestack when lightning struck. He was knocked unconscious briefly and the stack suffered little damage. Workmen rescued him and took him to safety.

Clermont Outing Planned by Norwood Association

Norwood Clermont County Association executives met at president Allen Roudebush offices and set the annual outing for Saturday September 1 at the Zoo. A committee is lining up an engaging program.

Norwood Clermont County Association Allen Roudebush Norwood Enterprise

Spraying Apple Trees To Fight Codling Moth

Arsenate of lead spray in mid summer protects apples from second brooding codling moth. Use three pounds paste or half as much powder in 60 gallons water to kill larvae. Spray each fruit thoroughly during its peak regional windows in southern Ohio and central areas. A healthy man is a king in his own right. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised.

Ohio

Wheat for Clermont county improves local self sufficiency

Farmers in Clermont county are urged to plant wheat on idle acres to boost bread supply. A second Field Meeting at Clermont County Experiment Farm is announced for August 9 with speakers including Professor Buss. The notice notes corn blight, tomato blight, and wheat weevil as local concerns and offers guidance on spraying and pest control.

Mt. Carmel Grange Hall Baer Ohio State University Clermont County Clermont County Experiment Farm Federated Woman’s Clubs Buss Wooster S. B. Stowe

Pleads Guilty in Bank Case Sentenced to Five Years

Jesse D. Fee assistant cashier of the wrecked New Richmond National Bank pled guilty to 13 alleged violations of the national banking act in U S court. He received the minimum five year sentence at the federal penitentiary in Atlanta Georgia and steps toward a pardon are expected.

Jesse D. Fee New Richmond National Bank U. S Atlanta

Kidney Pills Restore Youthful Vitality Claim

Angela A W Morgan of La writes that disordered kidneys caused widespread pain and backache. After using Foley Kidney Pills she says she feels as young as 21, despite being 48, in a bold testimonial.

A. W. Morgan Angela Foley

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THE Clermont Courier Beravta One Courier and Com. Tribune Courier and Weekly Enquirer Cincinnati Post Cincinnati Times Star BP Nagle Bats Clyde Megrue Norwood George Jones Dayton Werner J.J. Werner London Canada Grace Hedrick Chicago Thomas Glancy J. Harris Bethel Journal Ada Purdon Wilma Brown Olive Hackett Kentucky Edell Knauer Ernest Bickmore New Richmond Cleona Searls L. C. Dietz Hayden Rice Clarence Rice Georgetown Lucy Titus J.B. and Harmon Cover Ralph Titus Charles Woodruff Bell McMillen Martin Helene Townsley Vene Townsley M. E Church Howard Duckwall Quy Craver Bush Brown John Todd Schnole Allen Newport, Ky E. 8. Bush Ruth Altman Madisonville R. Coyle Lowell Roudebush Nicholsville Farmers Institutes John Cover Chas. Frainer Bertha Williamsburg Rush Whit Hartwell Michael Reisinger Chas Fagin Silverton Arnheim Mr. M U. B E. F. Wegner Florence H. Willison Ohio Cooperative Extension Work Agriculture and Home Economics Woman's Club Work Georgetown Chautauqua Germany National Security League of New York War Council of the Floyd &. Dean Hamersville Cora Campbell Bethel Aviation Corps el Paso Texas France Thomas Q. Ashburn North Atlantic Coast Artilery District P. M. Ashburn Julia K. Ashburn Masonic Order Bechtel W.S. Bechtel Fletcher Clermont Dean’s Seite & Burroughs J. K. Morris Fees Bethel McAfee Bros Williamsburg A. J. Koeble von Owensville H. M. Dunnereesseunere Vectisieed Mt. Carmel BT Ee Aee Ee Batavia O. W. Richey Felicity Williamsburg Geo. Workman J.O. Scott Stueeeeeene E. Reed Batts Cereeeneereees Loveland J. H. Knapp Stump’s Pharmacy Milford Milford Boose Bakery Co E. M. Brown de Laval Bell Phone Koehler Kirgan Bros. Co Amelia Rdehler H. P F. C. B. Newark N. J James JL Clermont and Brown Counties Tobasco Exchange Hugh J. King Office Courier Bldg Capil NEW DE Laval Eiven Gainesville HH. T. Strange Mortage Security W.C. Bishop Batavia, Ohio S. W. Sprague, Atty B. Nichols Batavia Building & Loan Co Batavia,Ohio Janior C. Ely Titan H.P Cincinnati Law School Alfred E. Benedict LL. D Dean W. 9Th St Ory Castoria
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