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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1889
Page
4
The Clermont Courier reports chatter of a new Democratic paper in Georgetown. The piece warns two rival journals could fragment local politics, hurting patronage and unity, with fears of a merged paper under one banner.
Former Confederate president Jefferson Davis died at a friend's New Orleans home on a Friday. Born 1808 in Christian County Kentucky, he was educated and brave but a traitor to the United States. The North conquered his cause and the South mourns while the North remains quiet. His death may heal the breach between regions, though his letters and acts fueled secession.
A long obituary details the life of Mayor J M Clarke born 1814 in Bethel Kentucky and died at home in Jefferson City Missouri on the 7th. He held farming and journalism roles, published Owen County News, and served in the Missouri Legislature representing Osage County. He amassed wealth and donated to public causes including a hall and a church.
Local talk favors a complimentary bus from Batavia to Owensville to boost travel and commerce. Mention of Boose type crowd pulling tactics and plans for a church entertainment by the M. F. Sunday school with ten cent admission. Notes of regional leisure and a resident return from the west plus a rural scene of neighbors and songs.
Aaron Bennett recovers to be active again while Miss Arminda Carmie of Kentucky opens a dressmaker shop in town. Ezekiel Nash heals a broken limb. Susie and Laura Leeds visit friends. Kirgan improves farm with a low bark erection. Willi Leet reports seventy five rabbits this season. Various visitors and locals stop by homes and farms around Mt. Pisgah and Olive Branch areas.
Camp Dennison hosts a youth dancing class taught by Prof Varley. The Courier Fireside edition praised as a treat. Geo H Eveland injured his right hand severing fingers. expected to be unable to use it for one or two weeks. SH Ford, brother of Mrs G H Eveland, died at his Maineville home on Sunday December 8. funeral planned at his residence Tuesday December 10. Ford ran a stock, grocery and butcher business at Loveland. GM McLaughlin visited Blanchester on Sunday. The cornet band will give a holiday entertainment. details to follow.
Frank J. Cheney of Toledo testifies his firm will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, sworn December 1, 18, outlines internal use and bloodstream action and offers a free regimen. Sold by Druggists for 75 cents.
New Richmond reports B. W. Blair leaves for Philadelphia for National Makers Association meetings. Various residents visit relatives in Batavia Cincinnati and Newport. Locals discuss church services, school, and familiar social gatherings. The ferry Sam the Scarymouch now carries passengers for the C x O from New Richmond with the Maggie May handling freight.
Albert Atwood returns from Chattanooga Tennessee while James E Robinson and family come back from Cincinnati after a month away. Several residents host guests from Cincinnati New Richmond Batavia and Spencer County Indiana. The Courier remains eagerly awaited by subscribers as local social life continues with visits, weddings and college attendance.
A group of youths attended a spelling school conducted by P. W. Applegate at Salem. J. T. Daly of Cincinnati, general agent for Singer sewing machines, instructed A. E. Irwin in local business. Col. John Windsor received an appointment under Governor Campbell. Visitors at the State House in Columbus. Mrs. Jefferson Dickerson ill. Church at Pleasant Ridge vandalized by last Thursday night rioters.
The town reels from a raging whooping cough outbreak detaining many from school. Joseph A Saunders Jr remains gravely ill. Cantata venue debate shifts from church to school hall for better seating. Milford Home Building prints eight hundred railroad time pocket cards for residents. F L Cook injures foot by a falling gun. Rev D C Vance seeks release from Middletown post due to ill health. Three dozen new latios for news additions to the corporation will soon be installed, pleasing many on the outskirts.
Citizens are told that for years Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Dr King’s New Life Pills Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with Electric Bitters have provided universal satisfaction. The firm guarantees results and will refund the purchase price if no satisfactory outcomes follow use. Names cited include Dr John nn Drogglet Butavis and J B Walks er Williamsburg.
Locust Corner reports E W Townsley completed a new house and moved in while C E Bennett moved into Townsley’s vacated home. Dr and Mrs Frease Lave return for winter after nine weeks in northwest Ohio. Bennett Trump returns from six weeks in Indiana in improved health. Corn damaged by wet weather, fields 80 soft and hard to gather. Quarterly meeting December 1 under Rey Mason P E and Rev Fulton. Church repairs finished. praise for interior decorations and overall appeal. Rabbit hunting yields mixed success. Jacob M Behymer describes a calm shot while hunting. 4H Short and Thomas Terhune return from Indiana trip with abundant game. Sunday school entertainment succeeds with Miss Lida Mattox at organ and Mrs Lizzie Short’s paper on Sunday school work praised. Notable guests include Thomas Spencer and Jacob Peak. Cincinnati sportsmen spend days hunting quail near Palestine. Rabbits tally 80 in a day. oyster supper hosted by losers. Mrs Solomon Adams gravely ill. death momentarily expected. Local hunt results and social notices pepper the page with community life updates.
The Bantam Fire side edition introduces humor and local notices. Mr. and Mrs. B F Hitch visit Cincinnati with daughter Mrs Wm Flinn. Louis Gravit marries Ida Lutze at Mt Olive. Bantam flour mill sold to Wm White of Feesburg who will move and upgrade it. Prof Crane leads school progress. Rev Kerchew preaches. Baptisms at Presbyterian church. John White visits Batavia and learns a son remains at his home. Wm Studor’s horse dies after getting stuck in a manger.
Rev I N Jordan and wife of Williamsburg attended Mr and Mrs Otis Dudley gathering last Sunday. The Christian endeavor society met at Joseph Jenkins with a strong turnout and good program. John Hoes died after four days illness. funeral at M E church and burial in Williamsburg. Christmas services planned for Christmas night at local church followed by a Sunday school treat. Cars on the O N W RR killed four hogs for H Moyer last week.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and throat and lung ailments. It claims guaranteed relief for conditions like consumption and bronchitis, on a safe plan from local druggists and stores in Batavia and Williamsburgh.
Probate Court of Clermont County Ohio orders sale of undivided one sixth interests in two tracts totaling about 115 acres with 15 acres and 13 square poles, parcels located along Batavia Williamsburg turnpike and near a railroad. Appraised at $20 per acre. Sale set for December 12 1889 at courthouse front door. Terms: one third cash, one third in one year, one third in two years with 6 percent interest, secured by mortgage. W C Bishop Administrator Lucena Curlis.
In pursuance of an order of the Clermont County Probate Court, a sale is set for 2:00 pm at the courthouse front door. The undivided one sixth of several parcels totaling about 115 acres 13 square poles is offered, with detailed tract descriptions and corner stakes. Appraised at 20.00 per acre. Terms: one third cash day of sale, one third in one year, one third in two years with interest and mortgage security. Administrator Delilah Curlis.
Felicity shines with Miss Mollie Beck as guest of Mr and Mrs J L Brannock. Dr T G Dennis of Jamestown conducted business here. Rev Enoch Hendrixson leaves for Kenton to reside this winter. Mrs T D Fee returns from Dayton to care for her daughter Anna. Mrs E G Armacoat tours Girard Kansas with relatives. The Fireside Courier edition earns praise. Lizzie Patterson and Hannah Henderson visit from Augusta Kentucky. Dr W H Brannock of Hawllandsville plans to settle here in June. Robert Lanham estate farm to be sold December 1 at 1 PM. Rumor hints at an upcoming wedding. C E McGown buys Houser and Buchanan property and plans building work. Ae PM nonse Rush and wife relocate from Chattanooga Tennessee.
Public auction in Clermont County Ohio on December 14 1889 of two tracts in Alexander Parker survey. Tract 1: seventy four acres and twenty one poles in Franklin township with defined bounds. Tract 2: 21 acres 24 poles in Clermont county on Bear and Willow Creek with specified boundaries. Appraised value 185 50. Terms: one third cash, one third in one year, one third in two years with mortgage security and 6 percent interest. Sheriff J D Tatman with deputy Jaon K West and attorneys Parrott Griffee.
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