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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1915
Page
8
Clermont Courier one year. Courier and iCom Tribune one year two seventy five. Courier and Weekly Enquirer one year one fifty. Courier and Cincinnati Post three twenty five. Courier and Cincinnati Times Star five twenty five.
Local notices advertise nomination blanks for sale at 5c each or 6 for 25c with stamps requested. The column also lists numerous social visits and guests to Batavia area residents including Elbert Glancy family, Mrs J F Dial, Miss Marjorie Hulick, Buford Spencer, Elizabeth Applegate, and many others in Hamilton and Clermont counties. Community events mention cures and remedies, real estate loan offers, and weekly social happenings with dances and church notices.
Beechwood Grove at Beechwood grounds hosted a Sunday afternoon game where Plainville beat Beechwoods 8 to 2. Manager Mr. Alexander promotes attractive grounds and schedules a Burnet of Newport game for August 15 at 1 o'clock. He challenges Clermont county clubs for the championship, address J Alexander Batavia No 4.
Albert 8. Johnson offers for sale at the late residence of Dr. W. B. Dean in Amelia Ohio on Saturday August 21 at 1 p m a lot of chattel s and household goods, all in good condition. See bills for particulars.
Attorney Dawson E Bradley reports a successful business trip through northern Ohio handling Hinsch Briscoe and Hutson Coal matters in Akron Cleveland Fremont and Toledo. Community notices include a Grange lecture at Georgetown August 15 and a “Miss Minnie Hardy” beauty contest reference with local educators and residents attending.
Milford National Bank cashier W. E. Knapp of Miamiville owns a sugar corn patch noted as unmatched in the district. Neighbors visiting the vivid crop describe medium stalks bearing two to four large ears, each ear ample to satisfy a hearty meal. Knapp speaks freely on how he obtained the seed and tends the patch with pride.
Hillsboro leads the past year with 116 Ford autos sold. Each buyer will receive a $50 rebate when rebates are distributed.
Robert Donaldson a well known colored man in this area died in Hillsboro last week while working at a livery stable. He had previously been an engineer at a mill near town. In Adams County a man was arrested for killing a squirrel out of season, fined $26 plus costs. The piece notes the annoyance of unseen squirrels as the season nears.
Minnie Walker born August 31 1849 near Felicity Ohio married O P Walker October 31 1867 had one daughter Mrs J E Innis of Columbus Ohio. After a long illness she died August 4 leaving a devoted husband daughter and two grandchildren Ruth and Elsworth. She joined the Newhite church as a child and later the M E church devoted to home and spiritual welfare. She was a member of the J H Jenkin W R C and cherished family life staying loyal to her church and faith.
Botanist A. D. Selby of the Wooster experiment station warns that twig blight has destroyed many pear trees and may force cutting of all pear trees in Southern Qobio to save apples or other orchards. The disease threatens to spread over much of the state.
Posture of aging discomforts signals kidneys needing help. Rheumatism pains and excessive perspiration are listed as warning signs. Foley Kidney Pills are promoted to restore kidney strength and activity through Nash Pharmacy.
John McMullen, formerly a tax collector, is appointed postmaster of Hillsboro. Former townsman Charles Johnson competed in the race but was sidetracked along with others.
Daniel Cover of Monterey Clermont county Ohio died August 5 1915 aged 72 years after a brief illness. He was a Civil War veteran of Co F 1530 V1 and a member of Milford Post Grand Army of the Republic. Survived by wife Aurelia Pattison Cover and children Margaret Turner Gaylord Cover and their spouses and grandchildren. Funeral held August 7 at the home conducted by Rev Burdsall Batavia.
Last week the Board of Complaints met in Brown County with no complaints filed. They will hold meetings within the 15 day legal window for residents with grievances. Clermont County meanwhile has more complaints than needed.
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