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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
8
Batavia page lists concerts by Oscilian and Miss Amsbury, lectures by H W Sears, and local entertainments. It notes vendor ads for coal and building materials, and mentions Clermont County Teachers Institute in Amelia and St Peters church picnic. Also reports deaths, visits, and upcoming events with local firms Keen Bros and Rapps.
Couriers note welcomes for Mrs James McMath of Chicago and sister Mrs Belle Kennedy with Batavia relatives. Major Julius Penn visits from St. Louis for a reunion with General Corbin absent at Lake Geneva. Reunion plans for fall 1907 excite locals as 1000 old timers may attend. Boston Fair travel discounts offered via C M & Goveland line to fairgrounds. Peteraga drug store in Williamsburg purchased by P B Lucas of Michigan with pharmacist as clerk. Petition for a 2 mile turnpike from Bootjack to Bethel filed. James Crane re-elected guard at Columbus penitentiary. Queen of Siam said to wear 2 inch boots. Federal mail carriers gain paid 15 day leave. Institute-week transport: special car Amelia to Batavia at 10 p.m. with Clermont County Teachers Institute tickets. Car departs Amelia nightly. Saturday August 18 connects with Sycamore Street at 11:20. Open air services at court house front Sunday night with sermon by Mr Burdeau The Idifferent. Miss Julia Dimmitt visits Batavia. Clinton County Fair opens August 18 with attractions.
CEGILGAN CONCERT COMPANY organized under Miss Mary Ellen Teal presents a talented troupe including Miss Jesale Sérauss and violinist Sonia’s band. The group, praised for vocal and instrumental skill, recently performed before the Brown County Institute and will repeat the programme at Clermont Institute in Amelia next Thursday evening.
Cure your kidneys with Dean's Kidney Pills the ad claims. Testimony from Mrs. Maggie Reiff of Hamilton Ohio says the pills cured her kidney pain backache and fatigue after trying many reports. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the United States. Also notes deaths of Mrs. Celia Godfrey Owensville and Mrs. Lydia Youngblood Centerville with funeral details.
Commissioners opened bids on court house repairs including cornices and roof. Mesere South and Long bid 430 dollars. David Thomas and Son offered 382.22 dollars with 44 inch shingles. South and Long cut 100 dollars if no shingle roof. contract went to Thomas and Son.
Dr. John H. Love dies at his Ventura home after a long medical career in Hamersville. A native of the county he married the daughter of Dr. McCunsky and moved to Ventura about 15 years ago. He leaves a widow and three sons, noted for prominence in commerce and society. he was a leading physician and active in politics.
State Master F A Derthick invites Grange members to the Ohio State Fair Grounds Columbus for the annual reunion September 5 and 6 with social events music and addresses. A large attendance is anticipated. new hall space and out of state speakers are noted. The piece promotes the Grange as an educational force and urges member participation. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve ad promotes a remedy for summer ills.
J. Moses of Williamsburg resigned Monday night and the council reluctantly accepted. He served as an exemplary and impartial official and will join a Pittsburg manufacturing firm.
Clermont horse Robin C formerly owned by the McKeever Bros of Williamsburg draws interest from stockmen and track men after matinee races in Pittsburg. He trotted a mile in 2:094 and eclipsed his July 14 times with 2:10 and 2:0844. The chestnut gelding is seven years old with a strong pedigree and was purchased from the McKeever brothers for the Matinere Club of Pittsburg.
Mixed items advertise medicines DeWitts Little Early Risers and Dean's Regulats for bowel relief. Boon’s Drug Store promotes pills and local exhibits at the Boeton Fair. Rapp Bros. offers buggies while Geo A Keen & Bro lists lime and coal. J P Pate of Monterey hawks lightning rods. Jones Heal Mfg Co Batavia seeks workers.
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