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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
4
A dated notice from Batavia Ohio on December 8 1916 refers to a monetary amount of 125 dollars across six months and a total of 40 BaTavia related terms, indicating a financial or lease matter recorded in the local paper.
An advertisement promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets from Nash Pharmacy to relieve distress after meals. It claims to prevent belching bloating and gas, regulate bowels, sweeten the stomach, and tone the liver by clearing undigested waste.
The Ohio State Automobile Association adopts a resolution in Toledo to restore the good roads levy to a half mill from three tenths and to raise 5 million dollars again for road work. It calls for broader cooperation with the Ohio Good Roads Federation and supports other state efforts while addressing municipal needs and traffic safety reforms.
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey loosens phlegm and fights cold germs in throat and nose. Pine acts antiseptically while honey soothes, producing soothing healing effects. Insist on Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey, all druggists.
The docket lists new suits including William H. Houston against Phoebe O. Kennedy and Theodore Witt against the Village of Bethel, plus Hannah Hughes versus G W Shinkle for 2825 dollars. Other actions include Florence Patterson versus B D Lindsey settled, and State of Ohio versus Fred Trump with a guilty verdict for arson. Marriage licenses are recorded for James W. Wood and Mary E. Frederick and Homer F. Buerkle and Kate Doughty both of Batavia.
Several transfers recorded including Rachel D Flaugher to John S Orth for 81 acres in Stonelick Township and multiple Bethel parcels of East Side Park sold by Cora Belle Goodwin for modest sums. Other deeds include 186 acres Goshen Township, 9 acres Ohio Township, and 8 acres Tate Township with varied buyers and prices.
Former county sheriff William B. Lloyd died at his Denver home last week. He was known by many Clermont residents, especially in Batavia and Tate townships. He leaves a widow, Louise Schulte, a Batavia native, and a niece of John A. Kline of Cincinnati and Fred Kline of this place. Lloyd ran a harness business in his current locality.
Miss Myrtle Wilson hosted a Blue Birds gathering at her Broadway home. Members played games and music, awarded prizes, then enjoyed ice cream cake and homemade candy. A fine time was reported by all attendees.
Will Brown and wife hosted a Sunday dinner below Batavia with H. F. Buerkle and bride Louis Buerkle and Chas Slade and wives, Karl Fishback and family of Batavia, Julian Fishback and family, Mr Geiger of the city, Miss Lizzie Burger of Milford, and the bride and groom. A pleasant day and a fine dinner were enjoyed.
Drilling on the Anstead farm west of Batavia resumes after a brief layoff for casing. The first 50 feet showed some cave in but work is to continue with two crews. Officials express optimism for success of the prospect.
The Woman's club convenes at Mrs. Frank Davis's home December 11. Responses cover Christmas Thought and Customs in Different Countries. Speakers include Mrs. Werner on Christmas Charities, Mrs. FR. S. Rush on A Christian Legend, Mrs. Ranson on A Christmas Story, and Mrs. W. C. Griffith on A Christmas Story.
City health officials warn that cold and influenza are contagious as winter arrives. Foley's Cold and Grippe Tablets are advertised as fast acting, easing congestion, fever, and nasal discharge, with optional proof of relief for aches. Available from A. O. Nash in Batavia, Ohio for 26 cents a box.
Notice to Hunters forbids hunting on farms by unnamed signatories in Batavia. Entries cost 10 cents each. Listings include lost gold watch with Crandell name, sale ad for Franco American toilet articles, wanted stove wood by Batavia Foundry Co., and private notices from Albert Ansteatt and Mrs. Lee Norris.
Attorney General Turner advised that the county cannot spend over 50 000 without a public vote and if rebuilding costs exceed 25 000 a building commission must be appointed. A temporary infirmary is deemed necessary while a new facility is planned in Warren County.
The First National Bank of Williamsburg Ohio will hold its annual election of directors for the ensuing year on the second Tuesday of January 1916 between 1 and 3 30 o clock p m at their SE rooms in Williamsburg Ames E McKever cashier.
Notice of the annual meeting of shareholders of the New Richmond National Bank of New Richmond Ohio. The meeting at the Banking House Tuesday January 11 1916 between 12 m and 2 p m to elect nine directors for the ensuing year. Larkin cashier.
The Batavia Village School District seeks sealed bids for a new school building in Batavia Clermont county Ohio. Bids due noon December 16 1915. Bid must include all parties involved and a 7 percent certified check or bidder’s bond. Separate bids for labor and material accepted. board may reject any or all bids.
Estate of Elizabeth M Freshman to Harry M Curtis named as executor after probate in Clermont County Ohio. Dated November 26 1915. O P Griffith Probate Judge. C U Kearns attorney.
Curtis has been duly appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of George W Freshman late of Clermont county. Dated this 26th day of November 1915. QO. P. Griffith, Probate Judge. O. U. Kearns, attorney.
Granville One duly appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of William Mead late of Clermont county Ohio deceased. Dated November 8 1915 Judge C P Griffith Probate Court Clermont County Allen B Nichols attorney nov 11 4
Notice states Frank Meek and Charles Meek have been appointed and qualified as executors of the estate of James D. Meek, deceased, late of Clermont County Ohio. Dated November 11 1915, Judge of Probate Gene Spoith.
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