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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
5
Ayer's Hair Vigor is advertised as a solution for hair hunger, claiming to restore color and promote long heavy hair. The ad states the product costs one dollar and is available at all druggists.
A.J. Conroy and Mrs Belle Goodyear with son Albert of Cincinnati visited Sistives last week. Sam Elrod is a Bethel guest. Mrs H B Hutton and Mrs C W Montgomery were shopping in the Queen City on Wednesday. Flora Huggins of Portsmouth has returned home after an extended visit.
A mix of local notices and advertisements notes Dr King’s New Life Pills sold at Beck’s Pharmacy for 25c, social visits in Harrison and Cincinnati, post office renovations, a December room banquet, and Christmas events. Health remedies are promoted, with Hall’s Catarrh Cure advertised as a standard prescription. Local residents include J M Fitzgie, Mrs M J Swing, and Eli Parker with family. Fred Alrey’s death at Longview is reported along with protracted church meetings and December 24 dinner plans.
Mrs L Fabrander of East Street Hillsboro Ohio reports nerve relief after one box of Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills. She says nerves steadied sleep returned dizzy spells ended digestion improved and general health boosted. Pills sold 50 cents a box with Chase portrait on package.
F K Thurber and his wife left last week for Cincinnati where he accepted a position as Severamensatore keeper. Little Jessie Brunk, moved to Columbus for treatment, is reported to be improving. Raymond and Elwood Green, who have...
Olive Branch and Cincinnati figures visit or return to work. Mrs Lindsey ill at stepson E C Lindsey home for two weeks. Edith Hunt stayed with parents in Olive Branch. Rebecca Corbin spent days at J B D Silcott home. Joseph Lindsey to move to New Richmond soon. Mrs J W Mott and daughters Myrtle and Anna visited New Richmond. Everett McCaskill of Wisconsin visiting wife at home. Siella Wilson with relatives at Bethesda.
Allen Glancey and friends host weekend visits from nearby towns. Guests include Wm Smith family, Joe Duchmap, and Mrs Wik Nichols with Owensville connections. Memorial events note James South’s Cincinnati funeral and Owensville interment. Remarks on home improvements, a new gun owner, and a Fisher brand remedy endorsement.
Mrs Philip Ireton returns from Cincinnati visit. Danie Watson visits Covington relatives. Clifford Kennedy home from Delaware College for holidays. Christmas night entertainment planned with programme and singing. Mrs Nancy Gardner dies at Twelve Mile Ky on December 8 1902. daughter of Nicholas and Anna Corbin.
An old time advertisement promotes One Minute Cough Cure with a testimonial from E H Wise of Madison Ga praising its health benefits. The piece also reports Becks Pharmacy birth and a local obituary noting Mrs Laurel Gardner death at 75 with service at a Baptist church.
An long standing Toowoomba resident W. C. WoodNER extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a severe two month cough, claiming it cured him. The testimonial notes the remedy is sold by Beck's Pharmacy for public trial.
Mies May Wood of Cincinnati visiting relatives for holidays. Fred Topie sick with typhoid at grandparents’ home. Funeral attendance for the Duckwall child in Batavia. Miss Nellie Butler to host an afternoon entertainment before Christmas. Protracted meeting closed at Christian chapel due to weather. Mrs T P Myrick celebrated 70th birthday with a dinner. Rev W H Dolby preached at Neville in C H Lawwill’s absence. Clyde Fagin visiting Olin Fagin’s family. Bert Lytle and family back from Dayton visit. Henry Warren of Bethel visiting his father J A Warren. Rev C C Lawwill assisted in Christian Cape meetings and returned home. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy makers advertise Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets for constipation and digestion. sold by Beck’s Pharmacy.
Community notes describe extensive Christmas tree prep at the church in Newtonsville, Joseph Carr employed in Higgin’s store, and celebrations including birth announcements for Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Davis. Mrs. Mattie Kellam hosted a quilting gathering with many young ladies despite rain, while Ora Griswold and family visited relatives and Merrick Glancy with Miss Nettie Emmons visited A. P. Keilum’s with Miss Mabel Hadley and Joseph Carr.
Advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach troubles claiming it rebuilds tissues purifies and strengthens the stomach. Governor G W Atkinson of West Virginia is quoted praising its effectiveness and Beck's Pharmacy is named as distributor.
Residents attended a protracted meeting at Newtonsville Sunday evening with several local attendees enjoying the event.
Buffalo coal operator A H Tournes writes he suffered kidney and bladder trouble for years with no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure. He reports brick dust like fine stones and pain relief after a few days, claiming it has done him a thousand dollars worth of good. Sold by Dr John Bunn Son Batavia.
James F. South died last Wednesday night at his Walnut Hills home. Born in 1824, he lived most of his life here and was a 50 year member of the Masonic lodge. His remains were brought here for interment and funeral held at the M E church led by Rev. Newton. Mrs Rose Southin is on the sick list. Other items note Mrs Mary Snider shopping in Cincinnati for holidays, W A Joseph visiting Marathon, Miss Clara Babler visiting Cincinnati, L A Pattison couple wintering in Florida, and Rev Newton’s protracted meetings at Newtonsville.
Bertram L Hitch left for California to spend the winter. Carey Wood returned from Louisville where he helped construct a trolley line. George Channel, back at Three Mile, spent last week with his parents. T A Pinkham and family visited Baywood. Stone piers for the Rock Run traction bridge progress despite bad weather. Fred Rapp Storie Little and Mary Bowie have fine turkey flocks for the Christmas market. Rev L A Washburn preached at Old Bethel. Rev Johnson and wife and Mrs Owen and son spent Thanksgiving with A W Huling. C M Manchester and George Myrick will open a stone quarry on Ulrey’s run this winter. James Marshall went to Kentucky. Jasper Malick, Ohio Turnpike superintendent, passed through to settle claims. A Pinkham butchered a seven year old calf weighing 230 pounds dressed. Foley’s Honey and Tar advertised for coughs and colds. Sold by Dr John Buon & Son Batavia.
George R. Carter and wife traveled to Cincinnati on Friday while J. M. Dyer recovered at home from muscular rheumatism. Wm. S. Atchley departed for Chicago to join his son Frank. About forty Williamsburg Rebekah lodge members were hosted by Pametto lodge of Batavia at its beautiful hall on Thursday evening.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary problems including back pain and frequent urination. It claims sample bottles and a free book by mail from Dr Kilmer Home of Swamp Root Co and also mentions Dr Woods Norway Pine Syrup for children with throat or lung conditions.
A festive gathering at Louise K. McNutton’s home announced the engagement of Nettie Ashton to George D. Sprague for January 1 1908. Attendees included local residents and visiting relatives. the event featured music, contests, and a luncheon, with plans to reside in Atlanta Georgia. Other items note illnesses, visitors, lodge installations, and a marriage between Arthur Lakemire and Allie Malot in Afton, with ongoing church activities and local social life.
Dr Preston Leroy Manning born Mulberry Ohio September 29 1875 died Cincinnati December 9 1902 at age 27 He studied at Milford school Ohio Medical College Cincinnati and graduated at 21 He married Mary K Sherman June 10 1897 and had two children Laura M and Sherman L Manning His death mourned by family friends and community members with high esteem for his character and promising medical career.
A quotation from Eugene Field notes dyspepsia incapacitates ambition and recalls Field’s lifelong indigestion. The ad promotes Kodol as a digesting rest for the stomach and urges use of Silvin Envigorating by BE. C. DaWirr & Co. and Beck's Pharmacy Batavia for relief.
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