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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1925
Page
8
Local residents and dignitaries visit Batavia and surrounding areas. Hon C GC Kearns of Washington D D, Forrest Ely of Cincinnati Law School, and others are listed among frequent travelers and social guests. The Ladies' Aid plans a Christmas sale. Amelia Odd Fellows Lodge adds 15 initiates. multiple visits and family gatherings are noted across Batavia, Norwood, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Kentucky towns.
Milford Record patron H. W. McGill visits after 32 years as locals note shifts in health and nearby families. Readers report visits by Earl and Will Brothers, teachers Esther Anstaett Maude Horn Ethel Mitchell and others, plus church events, road signs, and a Christmas Bazaar plan at Amelia.
Mrs A E Price hosts bridge on Tuesday evening. Miss Jessie Clark of Cincinnati visits Mr and Mrs Geo Baum. Chas Fagin family Thanksgiving with Mrs M Reisinger. Catholic Woman's club hosts grand 500 and Euchre December 14 at Hugo's hall. Funeral of Mrs Pearl Randall in Williamsburg attended by 212 Miss Ethel Mitchell, Mrs Charles Williams, Lillian Reisinger. Prof H F Lutz to preach at New Richmond Christian church December 6 on The Message of the First Thessalonians and The Character and Needs of New Richmond as Seen by a Stranger. U B Church notes: Holy Communion on Nov 22 with 140 communicants and two new members. Nov 29 Sunday School 190 attendees. Elton Elton leads young men’s class, offering about $25. December 6 sermon by Rev H W Widdoes with stereoptical views of work in the Philippines. Father Evers to sermon on The Mother of Christ next Sunday at Holy Trinity and at Stone Lick. Holy Day of Obligation on Tuesday the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Bible passages to be read at Holy Trinity and Stone Lick. Rev Louis Evers invites to join Bible class. Read it in The Courier first.
John Andrew Dempsey born September 4 1852 in Monroe county West Virginia died November 21 1916 close to 6 80 Friday morning while working for John Lytle in Williamsburg Ohio He moved with his family to Fayette County West Virginia at age 12 later relocated to Logan County Ohio and finally Williams burg He married Alice Hinchman May 27 1908 and lived in Richmond Indiana until 1916 He was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church and known as an honest industrious neighbor He leaves a wife a sister Mrs Mary S Hoagland of Raymond Ohio and many nieces and nephews He was employed by John Lytle for six years and passed after medical aid was summoned
We thank neighbors and friends for assistance and the floral offerings. Gratitude to the choir for hymns and to Rev. Lipbert for comforting discourse. Special thanks to Daisy and Maham for efficient services during the death and burial of our husband and brother.
A Whitaker school house entertainment night drew a large crowd and netted 40 dollars 05 cents to benefit the school. The item contains garbled remnants but confirms a community event raising funds.
A memorial note honors Rachel Moneyhon who died after a life of service, kindness, and faith. The writer recalls her June 21 1858 birth, November 28 1925 death near her birthplace, and November 10 1997 marriage to John Moneyhon. She is praised as kind, loving, motherly, and spiritually prepared for the life beyond.
Obituary recounts Emma Kate Shields 1855 1925 of Belfast Clermont Ohio as a devoted wife neighbor and churchwoman known for kindness industry and needlework. She married Wilmer Shields in 1898 and lived 83 years at the family home tending farm garden and entertaining relatives. Her faith and ministry sustained fellow mourners as she faced illness and prepared to join loved ones in heaven.
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