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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1917
Page
8
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A bustling weekend at Locust Corner features Nash and family with friends, Elizabeth Applegate from Oakley visiting relatives, Stella Ansteadt’s Bethel trip, and many Cincinnati and Amelia residents hosting kin. Community notes cite Red Cross sewing, Rex Taylor dinner, and school openings as Clermont county lines up for October 1, 1917 sweater drive.
Miss Rosa Wasner vacations with her mother family. John Haney and family moved to Nichols property Water street. Wesley Simpkins and family moved to Jamieson house Third street. Goshen native Fred Bishop and guests spent Sunday with Albert Day and sister. Cantonment work at Chillicathe advancing to September first. winter work assured. Various tidings of occupancy changes and visits from Newport Ky to Williamsburg and beyond. Mt Olive Woman's club to host ice cream festival for Red Cross on August 25 at Mt Olive school park with donations welcome.
Mrs Sallie Miller, about 80, of Williamsburg, attempted to take her life last Sunday morning with carbolic acid but was rescued by a physician. She took an overdose but survived and is recovering. No excuse is given for the rash act.
The Boston fair is in full swing with diverse department displays. Pigs showings by boys and cooking and canning by girls draw attention. Community pride in youth and farm work shines as speed rings boast quality stock and thrift. Meet friends at the fair.
The Bell telephone system in Clermont county announces new leadership. Charles Curry of Williamsburg is superintendent, John T. Weaver moves to the city office, Mrs. Stevens of Felicity becomes exchange manager, Will Wilson oversees construction and repair, Mrs. Nelson moves to Cincinnati, and Will Crosson becomes trouble man.
A Cincinnati firm won the contract to resurf ace three miles of State pike from Batavia to Olive Branch with work starting this week. The pike shows wear and needs repair to preserve it. The state bears the expense, and remaining sections to Hamilton county line may be let this fall completing a good route to Cincinnati for drivers.
Clermont county lists on the tax duplicate for this year 9 412 horses 20 936 cattle 971 mules 8 810 sheep 26 666 sheep and notes males being the only animal category below 1917 numbers due to many shipped for army use.
Assignee H L Britton of William Yepker will sell at public auction at his residence on the Williamsburg and Boston pike three miles east of Boston Saturday September 1 1917 at 10:00 am. Value includes livestock farm implements and about 30 tons of hay. Terms cash. Also includes a humorous ad for Dean's Ointment.
At Owensville Experiment Farm on last Thursday the Federation of Farm Women’s Clubs held its annual Field Day picnic with members from five federated clubs and guests from Woodbine Club of Elenor. Inclement weather moved programs to the barn as Mrs. Lena White Mrs. Keach Mrs. Daugherty Miss Mabel Dudley and others presented papers readings and a recitation. Nominating committee announced officers for another year led by President Mrs. Prather with Vice President Mrs. Wilson Secretary Mrs. Miles Glancy Treasurer Mrs. Ruffner and Club Organizer Mrs. Keech. Harsh physics text ad fills space with Dean’s Requets 30c.
An all day meeting of the Country Club No 60 was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Williams with an elegant dinner served by the ladies. George Parnell and Alva Brown surprised guests by returning with a freezer of ice cream after a brief Williamsburg trip. The afternoon program featured music and readings.
Five Batavians H. B. Glancy A. B. Nichos H. S. Moore N. G. Cover and Lou Buerkle went for a few days of fishing at Cedar Point and Bass Island using Glancy's auto. They reported an abundance of fish and a fine time. Burdock Blood Bitters ad promotes health benefits and a $1.25 bottle price.
The churches announce Sunday school at 9 15 a m and public worship at 7 30 p m on the church lawn. Union services with the Presbyterian church will be led by Rev Telford as John P Martin serves as pastor.
Mrs John Bourneville of Brussels Wisconsin says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound keeps her family free from lingering coughs. She notes she has used it for years and would never be without it in the house. The product is sold everywhere.
Obituary notes the death of Robert Merchant born April 9, 1844 in Warren county Ohio at age 69. He served in the 60th C V L and after Bull Run reenlisted, joined United Brethren church, and was a longtime member of J. H. Jenkins Post G A R Williamsburg. He leaves a widow and siblings with a strong community and religious record.
Viola Weaver Rust born May 26 1845 in a valley near Batavia grew up with siblings Elizabeth Mary and Lucien. She joined the Batavia M E church in 1864 later the Mt Carmel Presbyterian, married James Townsley Rust in 1874. Survived by husband and many who knew her, she opened her home to others and kept faith amid illness.
Officers who will train new recruits and regular troops receive pay: Majors 8000 dollars, captains 2400, first lieutenants 1800, second lieutenants 1200. Ohio men trained at Ft Benjamin Harrison will be assigned to Chillicothe cantonment.
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