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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1915
Page
8
The Clermont Courier and Journal Tribune and several other papers are priced at varying annual rates. The Clermont Courier and Journal Tribune lists one year at 275 dollars, while the Courier and Weekly Enquirer demands 150 dollars. The Courier and Cincinnati Post and Cincinnati Times Star are quoted at 325 and 235 dollars respectively.
Nomination blanks are offered at five cents each or six for twenty six. Send stamps. Also notes on local social visits and events include illness of Mrs T OC Turner, various hosting of embroidery and family visits, community gatherings, and ads for medicinal products and services reflecting a small town period. Residents mentioned include Mrs T OC Turner, Mrs S W Sprague, A F Meyer, F C Walt, Mrs Howard Hancock, Chas Moyer, Perintown, Norwood, Amelia, Maple Grove, Batavia, Owensville, Mt. Washington, Cincinnati.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Dr J J Werner and dental terms but is largely unreadable leaving no definite event or details to summarize. The readable portion provides only a name and scattered dental notes with uncertain meaning.
John Miller of Owensville prepares to care for a large fair crowd. George Slade, recently in Dayton with National Cash Register Co., returns for a vacation. Miss Blanche Moore visits Mrs. Homan then heads to California and Indiana for missionary work. Local bridge project discussed after flood. Company K to Batavia for camp with 55 men. Glen Este Woman's Club meets at Rose Lawn with music readings and lunch. Weather reminder and ad for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound from Nash Pharmacy.
Port Clinton Ohio July 26. Growers and shippers in Ottawa county say this year’s peach crop will exceed 1,000,000 bushels and require over 1760000 dollars to move. Major costs include baskets 80000 dollars netting 10000 dollars and 8000 refrigerator cars around 30000 dollars. Packing and shipping charge about 16 to 17 cents per bushel, not counting picking and hauling.
Carson Henderson a Bantam native living in Kentucky was shot in a boat on the Ohio River near Maysville last Saturday morning. Gunman reportedly on the Ohio bank. Henderson, who left Batavia years ago, fished for a living from a three room shanty boat. Howard Henderson of this place went to the scene and brought the body to Bethel for burial.
Ants on roses and ornamental plants are not harming them but are drawn by plant lice that excrete a sweet liquid ants feed on. Ants shelter and transport these plant lice through winter and release them on new plants in spring, like cows fed by humans.
The board of C. Lor ton L. L. Harding and Mr. Vail met in the court house and elected L. L. Harding as chairman. They adjourned to August 5 to hear Union township complaints, allowing fifteen days in August for the work. Appraisers told to file blanks, bring two witnesses, and prove their cause.
Out of court settlements were reached for damage suits arising from the Fair Oak accident. Terms disclosed include H S Hualick Batavia $2500 Leo Waggel Mr Holly $900 Whit Hartwell Amelia $2200 James Hoover estate Felicity $600. Mr Hoover was killed outright.
Citizens in Laurel and surrounding areas show strong interest in Grange activity. A lodge formed last Monday night with a large charter membership and the order is expanding quickly with new lodges and growing attendance at Owensville last Saturday.
The advertisement notes that juices from currants black berries black raspberries sour cherries and peaches can be prepared and used like grape juice while strawberry juice and red raspberries lose color and flavor when sterilized The piece references USDA Bulletin No 241 for preservation methods
Mrs. Rosa Payne of McDermott Scioto county claims a brown Leghorn hen is twenty years old and laid eggs regularly for twenty years. Relatives and neighbors vouch for the bird as the most remarkable in southern Ohio. The question asks the probable total eggs laid during its lifetime.
Dayton tree doctors from a tree school are treating shade trees on the Drewry farm near Milford damaged by the recent tornado. They are trained in tree surgery and landscape gardening, aiming to enhance the Drewry grounds.
The pamphlet urges farmers to use printed letter heads with their name address and bank, and to keep cancelled checks as receipts. It argues this builds credibility and reflects modern business practice, promoting banking ties and professional presentation as essential.
Overworked kidneys bring aches and fatigue warning of decline. Rheumatism pains and strong perspiration signal strain. Foley Kidney Pills aim to restore kidney strength and activity. Nash Pharmacy sells them.
S O Weaver resigned from the election board last Saturday and the Democratic executive committee recommended Albert Heinrici to fill the place with term to May 1917. Heinrici has prior service and is familiar with the work. Jordan and Phillips retire next May, leaving a two member board with one member from each party. The Nash Pharmacy promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for hay fever and asthma relief aiding breathing and sleep.
Batavia Boy Scout team, young and small, upset older opponents Nemo’s of Elmwood 8 to 4 last Saturday. Ashburn pitched well and Seyler hit a three bagger to spark the victory, with the local boys showing grit despite the odds. Brakeman Was Cured.
Newly elected Batavia I O F Lodge officers were installed Friday night by M F Rose. Appointed roles include N G Lou Devine V G Norman Burnet Warden J I Kidd Conductor M F Ross R8 to N G Allen Glancy L8 to N G Jas Lewis R8 to V G Chas Mitchell L8 to V G BE O Ely 1 G B S Kash C G Geo Haney Chaplain Rev T J Simpson R8 John Halbiech L B M Reisinger.
The East West and North pre cincts of Washington township will vote on local option August 7 to decide whether the township remains dry. Currently the township and the corporation have already gone dry. The outcome will determine alcohol restrictions locally.
The original lock from Libby prison’s main door is exhibited in Marvin's window attracting many passersby. The prison building now houses the Southern Fertilizing Company. Captain William G. Galloway of Chicago, a Civil War prisoner, was presented the lock. Local veterans recall harsh memories of Libby’s walls.
The Newtonsville school building dedication date is set for August 7 with Arthur Eveland of Miamiville involved in construction. Junior Order members from Clermont and Hamilton counties will lay the cornerstone as a program of talks and music unfolds. The community views the new school as an advance while debates over centralization continue, with the Edenton centralization question in the courts.
A select dance will be held at the Batavia armory in the evening of August 6 by the young people. Admission is 50 cents. Music provided by pianos and drums. A prize waltz will be featured as one attraction.
The Batavia Band concerts prove successful, drawing town and country crowds to enjoy splendid music. Outsiders trade with local merchants during the gatherings, and everyone is invited to attend the performances on Saturdays.
County Agent Victor Herron announces a series of fertilizer mixing demonstrations across Clermont County. Meetings run August 9 to 18 at multiple farms including Marathon Edenton Goshen Loveland Williamsburg New Richmond Bethel with times in the afternoon and morning. Farmers urged to attend the nearest meeting for interest and instruction.
The article urges planning to reduce chores on farms. It notes farmers may travel up to 100 miles yearly to fetch water and argues that installing a simple water system frees energy for other tasks. It highlights distances within the kitchen and outbuildings where reorganization saves time.
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