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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1899
Page
4
The Clermont Courier notes Chicago piano makers threaten a strike to push wage scales higher. The item sits amid broader political notes including Henderson’s election as Speaker and reactions to imperial policy, with local weather, war commentary, and a mix of political opinions shaping the issue page.
A sprawling column discusses Senator Hanna possible health limits for the NRCC secretariat, a humorous anecdote about a night editor misplacing Umbrage, and the late Vice President’s modest beginnings. It analyzes votes for McLean and Bryan, reviews three key bills for Congress including shipping and the Nicaragua canal, and lists early Ohio House speakers with county representations.
The passage notes Clermont figures and kinship links among early Ohio speakers. John Pollock of Clermont, famed wit, died by his own hand. Thomas J. Buchanan of Clermont’s bar, cousin to James Buchanan, married to Samuel Medary’s sister. Mathias Corwin of Warren father of Tom Corwin. Thomas L. Hamer of Brown County served as speaker in 1829 and later in Congress, with U S Grant cadet appointment and Mexican War heroism.
A vintage ad touts the ENTERPRISE Meat and Food Chopper for chopping meats vegetables coconut fruits and more. The simple durable device comes in sizes with prices from 1 25 and bears the Trademark Enterprise. Mail 4 cents for a free catalogue and ENTERPRISING HOUSEKEEPER booklet.
Mia Lyte Salt dies after long illness at home. funeral held Sunday. Protracted meeting ends at Christian church after two weeks. T. P. Pierce attends Dayton teachers’ meeting then visits Camden. Matson Crane visits home folks. Doris Shriner sells stock ahead of moving to Cincinnati. F E McCormick to occupy Shriner’s vacated house and take over millinery. W T Elrod and family visit. Jessie Theiss visits Adah Crane. John Durham and friends rebuild a pew barn after fire. Alma Robinson and Dora Knight visit. Leila Groshelm plans Cincinnati visit. Anna and Grace Ellsberry host Jessie Salt during farmers institute. Mr. and Mrs. Simcox and Mrs. Porter visit. Friends of Mrs. McNeilan mourn death in Lebanon. buried at Clover cemetery. mother of Mrs. Dr. Brown. Nelle G Burger of Clark Missouri gives Wee TU event at M EK church.
Guests of Philip Ireton and Captain J reconnect with old soldiers like Jack Simmons from the 89th. Hannah Simmons returns home after four weeks. Ben Prackard visits from Kennett Arkansas. talks of migrating to Oklahoma Territory to dodge the cold. Howard Simmons wed Miss Ida West in Southern Indiana after a Illinois visit. A surprise gathering of 21 relatives with Rev. Williams and Thanksgiving events follow. Oscar Simmons visits from the city. Mrs. Hattie Simmons and Mrs. Daniel Bohl travel to New Richmond on business. Bucklen’s Amica Salve advertised as a cure for running sores and piles by Dr. John Bunn, Batavia.
Epworth league rally drew speakers Rev Lorokaw of Amelia Rev Price Owensville and Rev Bailey Batavia at Pisgah church. Various residents hosted visitors Thanksgiving and social events. Albert Nesbitt ill, Nesbitt and Pattison visited New Richmond. Coombs family hosted relatives. Albert Wheeler reopened mill.
Thanksgiving observed with residents visiting friends and relatives in Cincinnati. Local notes mention William Meeker and others, with remarks on Oscar Snyder’s career rise at Davis & Egan. Clermont County Central Fair Association officers elected and plans for a stronger next fair. Attendees at the Farmers' Institute at Kethel and Bethel are listed, plus imminent residency of James P. Gardner and family from Nebraska who bought L. W. Hitch’s farm.
Local residents hosted relatives and guests from Warren County to Columbus during Thanksgiving week. Families and individuals including Mrs. Len Brunk, Attorney J. H. Hall, Jennie Forbes, Herman Bernstein, Willie Snell, Rev. Pendleton, Mrs. Martha Thirey, and multiple others shared meals and visits while community gatherings and church events dotted the holiday period.
The Probate Court of Clermont County Ohio has appointed Josephus U Hall as Assignee in trust for the creditors of James P Crossley. Creditors must present authenticated claims for allowance and debtors should make immediate payment. Hall and Nichols and Nichols, Attornies. November 22.
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