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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1912
Page
8
Local items report residents visiting relatives and attending funerals. The Batavia Building and Loan Association declares a 6 percent dividend. Ads promote kitchen cabinets from Hulicks, phonographs from Hulicks, and various local services. A publicity blurb endorses Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for croup.
Broad petitions circulated across many counties urging enactment of laws to curb perceived abuses. Organizers cited public safety and moral concerns while outlining proposed measures and expected impacts on communities.
Community updates include visitors of Mrs. Lydia Britton of Manchester Alabama with Mrs. Britton from Oxford, travel plans of Albert Heinrici, and winter housing for the Heinrici home. Parish building progress at Second M. E. church seeks funds, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised for skin, and Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets promoted for Christmas orders. German Mt. Carmel group forms to hold biweekly services starting December 15 with Rev. Meyer as minister.
Ad copy for Dr King s New Life Pills promoting health aid and a local note that Joseph Curtois and wife have sold the James Barr farm and plan to move to Charleston West Virginia. Christmas program at Batavia U B Sunday School next Tuesday at 7 pm and Owensville Sunday School on Wednesday evening with invited attendance.
Local notices report health troubles and hospital visits. Phil Disorneau’s story praises Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for curing a night cough and aiding sleep. Mrs Araiah Hutchinson suffers paralysis at a neighbor’s home after nursing a friend. Eva Leonard travels to Indianapolis to be with her bedridden aunt Mrs Amelia Dial, formerly of Batavia, now in dangerous condition.
The text appears garbled. Readable elements name Kaari and an event with spree and anti pall prep involving Wi wed. No clear dates or organizations present to confirm specifics.
Judge Blair orders all markets and grocery stores in Portsmouth to close on Sundays during winter. He argues there is no good reason to keep open when meats and vegetables can be kept safely. Next hearings will address closing all other businesses and garages and livery stables.
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