Europe’s Beauties Highlight Weed-Free England In Talk
A Clermontville farmer recaps a Europe trip noting England’s absence of weeds as the striking contrast to American land care. He cites Bay of Naples Paris London and Channel Islands, praising England’s cultivated countryside and the weed problem in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Flanegan
Clermontville
Farmers’ Institute
New Richmond
Europe
Italy
Switzerland
France
Channel Islands
England
Mt. Vesuvius
West Minester Abbey
Bay of Naples
Thomas Buchanan Read
Paradise
St. Peters
Rome
Geneva
Mt. Blanc
Paris
Pere le Chaise
Heloise and
Abelard
Marshall Ney
Louvre
Napoleon
Clermont County
Alderneys
Jerseys
Guernseys
London
Strand
Kent
Popular Batavia Couple Wed In Early 1900s
Earl S. Fishback and Julia A. Buerkle joined in marriage at the M E parsonage in Batavia on December 11 1909 at 4 p m Rev EB Burd gall officiating. Witnesses included James Simpson Griffith Florence Fishback and Mrs Burdsall. The couple left for Cincinnati and Hamilton by the 6 15 car and will reside in the flats with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl S. Fishback
Julia A. Buerkle
Batavia
M. E
EB. Burdgall
James Simpson Griffith
Florence Fishback
Burdsall
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Oy Flats
Enforcement of Law Against Drunkenness in Batavia
Editorial calls for strict enforcement of local option law to curb drunkenness in Batavia on weekends. It condemns illicit beer and whisky sales, urges authorities to act without fear or favor, and warns offenders of severe penalties under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Cincinnati
Amelia Farmers Institute Thirteenth Annual Program
The Amelia Farmers Institute outlines its thirteenth annual program for December 20 and 21, 1909. The schedule lists morning and afternoon talks on soil, fertilizers, seed beds, feeding methods, country schools, swine husbandry, and corn breeding, plus music and county life topics. State speakers will deliver sessions, with cars available east and west Monday evening at 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Amelia
Corearhiene M. CU
Toomas
Albert Leeds
Harmer
A. Bissantz
Shoe
J. P. Davia
Cornet
Henry Laub
C. Thomps
Country Life
C. M. Edwards
Florida
B. F. Moyer Cornet
Lytle
D. P. Davis
Only eight days left for Christmas shopping rush
The piece urges shoppers to finish gifts in eight days, noting time pressures affect both customers and merchants. It argues that even business distribution eases handling and boosts satisfaction for buyers and sellers as Christmas approaches.
Wedding Bells in Amelia as Robinson-Williams Tie Knot
Chester Robinson of Amelia wed Miss Mabel Williams of Williamsville at the Baptist parsonage on Sunday evening December 5 1909. The Rev H E Lewis performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Cincinnati amid friends wishes for happiness and success. Mr and Mrs O W Goat of Norwood left for San Antonio Texas to spend the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Amelia
Chester Robinson
Mabel Williams
Williamsville
H. E. Lewis
Astor
The
Baptist Church
Wilhameville
R. Robinson
Mr. Ant
Mra
O. W. Goat
Bataviane
Norwood
San Antonio
Texas
Education choices shape ability and needs in learning
A letter argues that schooling should match a student’s abilities, avoiding subjects that are too hard or too easy. It cites Lowell on broad knowledge with depth in few areas, notes the rise of science, and urges informed voting and liberal education with sociology, history, ethics, and political science. Readers are invited to submit letters to the Courier by December 18, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
Lowell
An Horn
U. S
Batavia High School
Care Courier Office
Il. K. 0
Mad dog scare hits Milford village streets
Milford faced a mad dog scare last week when a yellow car, thought to have hydro phobia, roamed the streets biting several dogs. Some animals died from their wounds, and residents fear the canine population may suffer further losses as the incident unsettles Milford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Civil War Soldiers Will Not Be Extinct Says Wadsworth
Lieutenant Colonel C W Wadsworth assistant inspector general of national soldiers homes says Civil War veterans will persist beyond the present generation. He notes 40 soldiers homes housing about 50 000 indigent veterans average age 67 with few past 80. Last year 70 per 1000 died, up 6 percent in 15 years. in large cities 40 per 1000. He adds Spanish American soldiers will join the benefits as regular army members are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Wadsworth
National Soldiers’ Homes
Lebanon
Uncle Sam
Amy
Farmers Institutes Urge Ohio Attendees to Learn and Grow
A. P. Sandles urges farmers and business supporters to attend Ohio farmers institutes. He argues institutes offer higher wages, practical farming knowledge, and a path to “get upstairs” in farming. He cites soil exhaustion, population shifts, and fertilizer use as reasons to learn and improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Sandles
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Ohio
New York State
Wilson
Washington
New York
Eastern College
State Board of Agriculture
Experiment Station
College of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
First Heavy Sleet Creates Slippery Conditions Across Town
A cold spell dropped freezing rain Friday night and Saturday, coating roads and sidewalks with ice. Pedestrians slipped but injuries were not serious, horses needed re-shod, and travel was hindered for foot or single horse transport. Trolley schedules faced minor delays while telegraph and telephone services were inconvenienced but largely uninterrupted.
Stonelick Valley Baptist Church Christmas Cantata and Sermon
The Stonelick Valley Baptist Church will host a Christmas night Sunday school cantata Santa Claus and a heavily laden Christmas tree for all scholars. Rev. Smith will deliver his last sermon next Sunday. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonelick Valley
Rev. Smith
Unilatins Candles Whiskered Santa Clauses Noted
A lighthearted local note observes many Santa Clauses in Unilatins this year, often wearing cotton whiskers and resembling candles. No serious events reported.
Proper Discipline Outline for Clermont Juvenile Court Circuit
A plan to form a juvenile court circuit in Clermont County aims to correct delinquent and dependent children through education and kindness rather than confinement. It advocates probation first, appointing local probation officers to assess cases, work with mayors, and settle many cases at home to reduce county costs and stigma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Accidental Death of Transient at Loveland Station
Jacob Shultz, a transient at Loveland, was accidentally killed last Wednesday evening near the Pennsylvania rail line when he stepped into a turning table pit. He died from skull fracture and brain concussion after falling, with Coroner Mitchel and O. B. Tafts handling the body. Authorities seek information on his former residence or relatives. notes indicate he was about 71, enlisted in 1862 and held a pension certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Shultz
Loveland
Pennsylvania Railroad
Loveland Station
Mitchel
O. B. Tafts
Oweneville
J. D. Payne
Bia Pera
Stith O. V. L
Cam Chase
Camp Delaware
Umorella and Leather Suit Oasea Offer Gift Value
See these for Umorella and Leather Suit Oasea for Men and Ladies. They make a very useful Xmas present at C. H. McNall's in Williamaburg Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. McNall’s
Williamaburg
Ohio
Salaries of County Officers Must Be Paid From Earnings
Attorney General Denman rules that after January 1 1910 county commissioners cannot transfer general funds to cover salaries when fees fall short. Clerks and subordinates are paid first, and any remaining funds may be applied to salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denman
Alvin O. Dickey
Gallia County
General County
Juvenile Court Remands Incorrigible Boy to Lancaster Home
Remus Henderson, son of Carson Henderson and Batavia township student, appeared in Probate Judge Walker's court as an incorrigible. The judge urged industrial home training in Lancaster Ohio, stressing the program helps youths become useful men. Sheriff Teal took the boy into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remus Henderson
Carson Henderson
Batavia Township
Walker
Lancaster
Ohio
Teal
Amelia Lodge Hosts Batavia Odd Fellows Visitors
Amelia Odd Fellows welcomed about forty Batavia brethren for a special visit last Saturday. A chartered car carried guests there and back. Batavia conferred initiatory and first degrees on two candidates, with second and third degrees planned for next Saturday. Supper followed the degree work with a hearty sendoff of the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Odd Fellows
Batavia
Amelia
M. E. Church Announces Second Quarterly Meeting Schedule
The M. E. Church plans the second quarterly meeting on December 19 with events each day. Friday at 7 oclock quarterly conference at Griffith and Nichols office. Sunday 9 am Sunday school 10 communion and preaching 2 pm Junior League 6 Epworth League 7 Love Feast. Dr Aultman district superintendent will preach. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith & Nichols
Aultman
Advertisement as sowing seed for business results
An advertisement is to a business man what sowing seed is to a farmer. It may take time to show results, but they are sure to come. The wise farmer and the wise business man both invest without stint.
Barley Leaf Tobacco Auction Close in Cincinnati
Auction sales in the barley leaf tobacco market in Cincinnati closed for the week Friday with light offerings across four warehouses totaling 116 hogsheads of new crop tobacco. Demand was brisk, competition keen on higher grades, and the average utility the best since the new crop arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Montgomery resigns from Hoge Mills for Bethel Plouring Mill
W. K. Montgomery who has served three months at Hoge Mills resigns to move with his family to Bethe and take employment at the Bethel Plouring Mill. Friends here regret his departure as John Wall and B. F. Lew of Bethe were seen in Batavia Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. KR. Montgomery
Hoge Mills
Bethe
Bethel
John Wall
B. F. Lew
Batavia
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K. W. Mo
Ollam
Tupole
Alien Glappy
Amelia Farmers’ Institute
Lonvogshou. Co
J. P. Davis Mets
Oporto
Loy Secs
Reese J. Henderson
Commercial Fertiliera
M. C. Thomas
J. P. Davis
H. Bissantz
Mer Coombs
M.C. Thomas
Ladies’ Orchestra
Fay Waee Eas
Sisip Aawry
Sleleegt
J.P. Davis Cornes
Daetie 5
Gaddis
Lytle Ladies’ Orchestra
Chance and the Farmer
Rna Ered Mand
Anna Roberts
Alice Smith
MAD Dog
Wadsworth
Farmers’ Institutes
Stonelick Baptist Church
Amelia Lodge
M. E. Church
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