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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1899
Page
5
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Will Baes returns home after heading a Kentucky football team. Rev. Lockwood from Cincinnati preached at the Christian church last Sunday. School children plan Christmas celebrations. Mrs. Harry Base of Yukon Oklahoma visits relatives here. Charles Rybolt shows improvement after weeks of ailment. Miss Anna Bass and Miss Alma Miller attended a Batavia teachers meeting and visited Miss Florence Fishback. A Goshen marriage rumor circulates after a recent wedding. An old man onlookers see the moon with a wink. The piece jokes about Sam Simon writings on the President and government.
The piece argues men delay medical care until severely ill and warns against harsh drugs. It promotes Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a preventive tonic that sharpens appetite, builds blood, and strengthens flesh. A testimonial from Mrs. Nelson Smith credits the remedy with recovering from grip and bronchitis to better health and weight gain.
Mt. Pisgah reports Harry Jackson visiting Harry Cox. Wilber Hancock wed Miss Nattie Lindsey of Spain last Thursday. John Horn Delmer Bainum and John Reinhard returned home. Harry Bunner and wife spent Sunday with Don Evenshire and wife. O L Snider and wife and G B Jordan enjoyed Sunday in Williamsburg. Misses Violet and Stella Hancock visited relatives nearby. Cyrus Hayford died Monday and was buried Tuesday in the M Ko churchyard. Miss Ada Bickmore visiting in the vicinity. Oyster supper at Nicholsville drew a fine crowd.
A 25 cent box of Dr King’s New Life Pills promises increased strength and a keen clear brain. Dr. Joan Bunn, a Batavia druggist, and J. R. Licks of Amelia are listed as sellers.
Modest Silas Schooley remains ill as this note records. W H Kenney and family relocate to Pleasant Plains to operate a grocery business. Edward Layman buys Kenney property and runs the store and post office. Cora Ferree visits Walnut Hills, Ora Griswold visits Blanchester, and the Vanhorne and Stiltzmire families travel locally. Grand Mrs Ferree and Jesse Miller join Misses McMullen at Goshen for a Sunday gathering.
The town anticipates a large audience for the Christmas night performance by our band as many locals have heard them play and seek the privilege again. Rev Roderta leads revival meetings in Withamaville. Attendance at Bata via included Mrs T P Pierce and several local young people. Willie Walker sustained a serious eye injury last week, possibly needing removal. Miss Blanche Montgomery visits Miss Bessie Orebaugh in Atavia.
The article lists church entertainments and community events for Christmas. It notes Masons lodge No 54 initiating four candidates and serving an oyster supper for 57 members with a lecture by John Lattuo of Edenton. Local families move, visitors arrive, and fireside meetings and sales are mentioned along with Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup advertising its use for children.
Elmer Kirkpatrick rents the Albert Lytle farm and will move soon as hog shipments increase from this and nearby stations. Benton Wilson drives live hogs to the city that week, and Elmer Ely displays holiday goods as a free show. Protracted services continue at Old Bethel M E church with Martha Bates returning to Cincinnati Orphans Home care. A bridge crew repairs the trestle on the pike, increasing clearance for high loads. Harry Ogden returns from Ohio Medical College for holidays. Herman Bachna joins United States Express in Cincinnati. A W Huling receives a photo of great grandchild Dorothy Helen Crull of Pilot Rock Oregon.
Protracted meeting at Old Bethel continues with Pastor assisted by Stev M Glasscock. Mrs Cliff Justice is sick. Mrs William Swick visited her daughter Mrs James Stroup at Mt Crab. Louis Gravitt buried at Old Bethel cemetery. died at his Hamlet home, eldest son of George Gravitt. School scholars plan a Christmas entertainment Friday Dec 22. all invited. Mr and Mrs Elmer Ely hosted George Bennett family last weekend. Christian Endeavor society to host entertainment soon. Rev N R Walker to preach at Presbyterian church 2 30 pm next Sunday. Christian Endeavor meeting 7 30 pm. Y P C EL society elected officers: Mrs S N Channell president, Moscow Marshall vice president, Miss Edna Houston treasurer.
Brave men and women suffer stomach liver and kidney troubles with loss of appetite and fatigue. J W Gardner of Tdaville Ind credits Electric Bitters with renewed strength and appetite. Available for 60 cents at Batavia druggist Br John Bunn and J R Slicks Amelia. Guaranteed every bottle.
Frank Rose and wife of Omaha Nebraska spent last week among relatives. I O O F initiated two members Harley Bell and William Brown. Mrs F Humble hosted Mrs J Miller last week. Albert Day visiting University at Columbus for holidays. Miss Mabel Johnson returned from Switzerland Illinois. Mrs Frank Anderson in Carlos Rose Wednesday. Bertha and Julia Carpenter attended party Saturday evening by E Beagle at Beechwood. Mrs James Brazier visited relatives in Cincinnati and Northside last week. I C C F to hold a fair in their hall during holidays. Sallie Perry and Bertha Carpenter visited Mrs George Woods last weekend. Stonelick CK Marsh of Level was Sunday guest of Miss Jennie Forbes. Churches announce Christmas entertainments Universalist Sunday morning Wesley Chapel Sunday evening Presbyterian Monday evening. Prof A L Clark visited Miss Michie Tierce of Edenton. Mrs Mary Perdrizit of Linwood visiting friends here Friday. Master Edger Phillips returned to Covington after two week visit with grandparents J D Phillips. Prof A L Clark and W Jones attended revival institute at Batavia Saturday. Mrs Banford spent part of last week with friends in Newport. Mr and Mrs William Lane and family of Covington visited mother Mrs Sabina Lane Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Dora Vogt visiting relatives at Plainville. Meader Johnson and sister Miss Mayme attended quarterly meeting at Olive Branch Sunday.
A fragmented 1900s hometown item mentions Elmer Hulick returning from the south for holidays and doctors guests including R B Wyatt of Wyoming. It notes a quail hunt among professors and visits by Pritchard of Memphis to John Pease’s home. The third annual event is set for January 8 and 4, 1900, with Ralph Leeds at the Alms Hotel in Walnut.
Dr J F McCamant of Niles Ohio testifies Doans Kidney Pills relieved his back complaints after a summer 1896 course. He reports no recurrence by December 188, and endorses the tablets as reliable as when first recommending them in local papers. Pills sold by dealers 50 cents. mailed by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doans.
Hills reports C A Atwood accepting a clerkship with the C O railroad to begin January first. Will Corbly of Chattanooga visits relatives nearby. George Croswell Atwood Denham and Miss Belle Patterson of Lindale Baptist Church were immersed by Rev McKlwain in Mr Behymer's lake. Dr H C Robinson and wife of Cincinnati guests of Mr and Mrs T L Wratt. Prof Frank Hardwick home for holidays. Hicks reports unusual Christmas trade with church and school treats at paralyzing prices. Oysters direct from Baltimore.
If you have relied on pills for constipation with poor results, try a bottle of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Very pleasant to take and sold by John Bunn in Batavia and Jas Hicks in Amelia at 10 59 or 1.00.
Glen Este and Mt. Carmel families mingle with visits in Cincinnati Camp Washington and Providence. A 780 pound hog was sold, and a Fairmount death of Mary Abel age 44 follows tyroid fever with burial plans.
Townsfolk and relatives are mentioned visiting or hosting over the week. Names include William N Ferree and family in Celumius, A T Roudebush, I KE Price, Minnie Pattison in Cincinnati, teachers at Batavia, Calvin Hyper in Cincinnati, John Miller from Ironton, Miss Jeanette Trestor from King's Mills, Miss Ella Robinson, Frank Doughnan of Goshen, Grace Shumard and Ella Dufau visiting Madisonville, and Attorney Joseph and family at Newtonsville. A spelling bee is announced for Thursday night December 28. A testimonial endorses DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve from Beck's Pharmacy.
W M McCoy postmaster of Bloomingdale Maryland reports 26 years of indigestion and constipation suffering ended by Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepein after a fair trial in his family. He urges sedentary workers to buy and use the remedy and notes 12 years at the post office desk and lasting relief.
Mrs Will Terhane hosts sister Mae in Walnut Hills as WRC elects officers led by Kate Walker and Julia McNutt. Local pupils prep an upcoming holiday entertainment while a M E church fair nets 90 dollars. Various residents visit, travel, or attend events in Batavia, Maysville, Cincinnati, and Lebanon. Christmas services and a Masonic installation highlight a busy season.
Delayed report notes Rev. G. T. Williams began a series of meetings at Spring Grove church Nicholsville last Thursday evening. Mrs. Lou Metzer of Cincinnati continues an extended visit with Frank and Mrs. Paltz. Various locals traveled to Batavia for business last Saturday. George Mofford visited relatives in Elmwood Place Cincinnati. Will Corbin and Will McNeil of Nicholsville were hosted by Frank McNeil last Thursday. Hannah Simmons returned home from Walnut Hills after a healthful visit. Local students are preparing a Christmas entertainment for the holidays. People from the area attend revival services at Pt Isabel led by Rev. Dunham with notable success.
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