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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1882
Page
2
The Clermont Courier reports on national politics with mentions of the Morrill bill and party strategy, notes James E. Campbell's election dispute, and covers President Arthur's civil service remarks. The issue includes local Felicity correspondents, social news, obituaries, and community updates from Batavia and surrounding towns.
The Wilmington Journal states some say Foster preached temperance for votes. He was accused of log-rolling for votes, hobnobbing with the wealthy and shaking hands with the poor while promising temperance to prohibitionists. His leadership is questioned as a poor organizer, yet he remains a capable state leader. The President Arthur message is praised countrywide, with expectations of reform and prosperity, and the full text is available outside.
Next Saturday December 16 the village youths organize a shooting club and buy from Pickering Cincinnati a spring trap and a barrel of clay pigeons for their first trial. The event promises lively interest and will be reported in the next issue.
Miss Mila Snider will spend holidays in Cincinnati visiting relatives while Robert Campbell returns from Brown and Adams counties with a large flock of sheep. Miss Kate Coffin of Newport and Miss Anna Brown of Mt. Holly stayed with Miss Ruic Ely. Local shops to be occupied by Leeds and son. Harry D. Ely may supervise in New Richmond next summer at Mr. White's carriage factory. Charles Ferguson of Felicity, formerly here, rode through with a fine pair of bags. L. W. Hitch survived a painful accident when a fractious horse fell on him. George West plans moving to Thos. Crosswell's farm next spring to grow tobacco. Cliff. Justice and wife expect to settle under their own vine and fig tree. An oyster supper for Bantam paying association is planned at S. E. Edwards' hall. Robert Blair and Miss Amanda Bee were married last Thursday at Mrs. Ellen A. Hitch's residence. The note ends with a tease about watchers.
George T. McCullough recovers from illness. Point Isabel teachers plan a holiday entertainment to boost education. C S Planch departs Clermont for Greene County. Rev Burnett splits Sunday services between church and Goodwin school-house. A playful note on spring and wood piles. A new military company in metropolis led by Captain Nelson Stevens aims to diploma around Christmas, amid poultry business jokes and community support concerns.
Elrod and Frazier shipped hogs last week while H A Reed attended business in Batavia. Lizzie Reed was sick all week but is improving. Mrs Alice Kennedy and son Clare visited Joseph Clare in Mt Oreb. Protracted meeting ended, youths left without a place to go at night. C G and P railway engine frozen, Thursday trains delayed. 6 pm train reached at 9 pm. Township trustees with Wm Page redistricting, Old Crimp urged adjournment until warmer weather. New depot finished and in use, praised as the best building on the road, thirty five feet long with a fright room toward loading and unloading.
John FE Moore moves to a new residence. Henry Curtis retires from East hale and hearty. Will Waits trips to Milford on business. Acthley parkhouse operates at full blast with sausage. Absence causes no letter in last issue. Thomas Lytle installs a coal stove in his store. Wilcox Gibbs Reeves move saw mill to Concord. Mike Hughes has gone to Memphis. David Atchley adds a new mansard roof on the north end of his business block. N Anderson of Marathon ships two hundred hogs over the C FE railroad. The old Tate property residence, recently occupied by Mrs Side Mount, destroyed by fire on the night of the 5th.
C L Greene welcomes a baby boy. The mite society meets each Friday evening inviting all kids. John Connolly longtime Milford resident dies at his Main Street home last Thursday. Milford school plans an entertainment on the 22nd at the school hall and invites all. Charles Adams Jr opens a bakery at Main and Garfield, encouraging visits.
A brief local bulletin notes holiday goods being sourced in Cincinnati, church social events including a Japanese social, Christmas planning by Sunday schools, an oyster supper hosted by Miss Hattie McMurchy, and a funeral for George Hoh. Also mentions outbreaks of scarlet fever and smallpox, and the death of Dick Lennon on December 7.
A list shows Eva Burns and Charley Burns both at 99 with others like Florence Martin at 99, Mabel Turner at 86, Lena Nichols at 99, and Martin Holaway at 70 among many names with varying averages. The column also notes social events, visits, a photograph gallery purchase, illness recovery, and local commerce activity with names such as Miss Florence Martin, Prof J L H Barr, Jno McElfresh Jr, L E Kratzer, and Uncle Shadrach Medaris.
News notes from Maple Grove and surrounding areas cover two marriages Frank Dachman of Owensville to Ella Morehead of Maple Grove on a Saturday November 18 and William Ire ton of Crosstown to Adnah Davidson of Maple Grove on Sunday November 26. Other items include a court decision in Squire Doyte s court invalidating Ezra Sly s suit against Prof. Davis, local lectures and concerts, a surprise party at Olive Branch with many attendees, and plans for a Christmas Eve Sabbath school entertainment. The Maple Grove lyceum reopens for winter and local residents attend gatherings and receptions.
Dr Neshith entertained the literary society with spicy remarks Will Denley drew applause and Ed Goslin delighted the crowd The Hendrixon Brothers provided music Rev Emery gave an address Our B grade school resumed after four weeks due to Cecil Hulick illness Geo W Rice home recuperating from malaria Will Rice also ill Chile Lodge officers elected for the coming term Will G James Sanders V G John Martin R S Homer Howe P S Simon Smith treasurer John Prather Public school literary club held a well attended meeting reflecting growing interest and popularity
Scarlet fever alarms the community as Dr Bickmore’s children fall ill. Miss Pauline Maughy enjoys the measles. Charles Ulrey and J P Meek rent Wim Pattison’s ice-house and offer ice at reasonable rates. orders invited. Hugh Bristen dislocated his arm on the new turnpike. G C Stewart and Scott McClellan visit from Warren County. A local concert and festival promise season excitement while stores overflow with holiday goods.
Oscar Ertle married Ada Brown of Kentucky at the bride’s home on a Wednesday evening. G T Williams and family have moved to Cleveland with best wishes from friends. The river is frozen and local youths skating. The M E Sunday school plans a Christmas time entertainment. The second Star Route trial has begun and, like the first, will end in smoke with others not smoking.
Train schedule from Cincinnati and Eastern Road with the Newport Express east and New Richmond Accommodation west. Connections at Idlewild, Cohoon, Mt. Oreb, Batavia, Winchester, New Richmond, and Richmond. Omnibuses link to New Boston and Fayetteville. Mt. Or at Georgetown and Ripley. Winchster for West Union and Manchester. Authorities: G H W Wilbur Superintendent. W Mansfield General Ticket Agent. J W Henley General Agent.
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