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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1916
Page
8
Local notices list subscription offers for several papers, with prices for Courier combinations. Community members and visitors are named across Batavia and surrounding towns, including visits, family gatherings, travel, and events. The column closes with a health ad for Deans Regulats in drugstores.
Dr J J Werner advertises dental care at a Batavia Ohio church venue offering fillings and extractions. The notice emphasizes up to date techniques and patient comfort in a period style announcement.
Will Ferguson and family of Chicago join E. B. Holmes and wife of Williamsburg and Miss Helen Holes Rush for a Thursday dinner hosted by Mrs. Jennie Titus and daughter Mrs. Will Griffith, with supper by E. B. Rush and family. It is Ferguson’s first local visit in 27 years, recalled from his former music shop days with Elmer Hulick. The notice also notes Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil as a household remedy and reports the Home Insurance Co now occupying the Hamilton Building in Batavia through Jas. L. Walls, continuing auto insurance services at lower rates.
David J. Lowick of Youngstown seeks divorce from Jennie I Lodwick alleging a long pattern of abuse including pepper in the bed acid in coffee morphine hidden shoes clothing burned hats assaulted and locked in his home with him forced to work in slippers and later arrested.
The Deerfield Club met at Mrs. Alexander's home with 12 members and visitors. Mrs. Slade lectured on foods while papers covered The Use of Fruit as Food, Meat and Meat Substitutes, and Milk as Food. A joint Field and Federation picnic was planned for August 22 at the Experiment Farm.
Last Tuesday's farm picnic at the County Experimental Farm drew a large crowd of farmers. Notable talks and explanations answered questions as crops on the farm look well for the season.
John L. Kennedy, specializing in fine vegetables, sent the largest tomato seen to this office Monday via Walter Prather. The fruit measured twenty inches in circumference seven inches in diameter and weighed three pounds. The tomato compares as medium next to some shown at the Boston fair.
August is the month to cut weeds along roadsides and in gardens pastures. Cutting then prevents seed set before frost and gives grasses time to establish in pastures while smothering weed growth. In hay harvest the tops are clipped to stop seed pods maturing.
Mrs. Mary Griffith, reputed Ohio’s oldest resident, died August 18 at Elyria infirmary. She outlived nine children, entered the infirmary after years of independence, and credited outdoor exercise for her long life. Her mind and sight remained keen, needing no glasses and recalling her girlhood.
At a Miami township education meeting eight boards appointed Paul KE Cromer of Milford as District Superintendent for Milford Miami Paxton Branch Hill Miamiville Beachwood Perintown and Salt Run. He succeeds Prof Clark who left for Van Wert public schools.
Dr John H Doyle formerly of Adams County and recently of Atlanta Ga died in Cincinnati while returning south about two weeks ago. His remains were taken to Williamsburg for burial beside his wife and daughter. He was about 28 years old and practiced dentistry there in his youth. His wife was a daughter of Judge Huber. A daughter Miss Ella Doyle survives.
Descendants of Daniel Cramer gathered at Arthur Cramer’s Edenton home for a four generation reunion. Attendees included Elizabeth Quinby Mary Barr Irene Hewitt and many Cramer and Quinby relatives from Edenton Blanchester Marathon Lebanon Mason Cincinnati and Louisville. The next annual gathering is planned for Midland City in August 1917.
Ambrose Gary of Sulphur Oklahoma reports ten years of kidney trouble with pain and stiffness. After starting Foley Kidney Pills he felt relief from the first bottle and continued until three bottles cured his symptoms, saying he feels like a new man.
The Board of Trustees of the Lauren M. E. Church expresses heartfelt sympathy on the death of Robert Hall. He served faithfully as a church official and trustee. The resolutions request minutes entry and distribution to county papers and offer prayers for comfort to the family.
A testimonial ad claims Sloan's Liniment eases knee pain after years of suffering. James Ferguson of Philo Pa reports rapid relief from a single application. The copy urges users to apply directly where it hurts and buy at drug stores for 2 cents.
In the trial of Thos. Q. Jenike for failing to obey orders from a superior officer in Norwood last week, the chief was sustained in dismissing Jenike from the detective force. Allen C. Roudebush represents Jenike. the case will be taken before the civil service commission.
Mrs. J. J. Werner will return home from London Canada tonight to cheers. A teachers meeting at Felicity town hall on August 81 at 1 p m invites all Southern District teachers to discuss textbooks course of study new teachers classification efficiency planning the year and training of teachers.
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