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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1899
Page
8
Batavia notes from December 10 1899 show Kline's holiday goods sale and prices on foods jewelry and watches. Local residents Captain George W Carey Lebanon and Dock Fagin Lindale appear in reports alongside social visits and church group notes.
Christmas events highlight Batavia church calendars with cantatas on December 23 at Methodist, a music and readings program at Presbyterian, an A B Sunday school gift evening at 7, and a Salem U B Christmas festival at 7. Also, in Peden vs Peden, a wife received a divorce decree for absence and negligence after a New Richmond trial. The Ten-acre Goshen-area property with dwelling, out-buildings, and orchard sells at sheriff’s sale, appraised $659 with $2250 yearly dower.
The column notes Wes Dickinson will close his Batavia gallery after holiday work ends. It reports Louis Batley’s hand injury in Winchester needing amputation, dental ads from Dr Gray in Cincinnati, and cough and throat remedies from Beck’s Pharmacy. It cites Dr Kings New Discovery claims of curing chest and lung troubles with trials offered.
The Amelia Farmers Institute will meet at the U. P. hall in Amelia on January 3 for a full program announced next week. State speakers Nichols Farnsworth and Roudebush will present papers and lectures by local talent. Mrs Cynthia Livengood longtime resident died in Cincinnati yesterday. her remains will be brought home for interment. She left two sons John A and James and a daughter.
The text lists license totals since January 1 1899 and for 1898, noting 232 to date, 220 previous period, eight issued after the 20th, six before Christmas. It invites readers to obtain licenses for 75 cents and then provides a weekly record naming pairs with ages and occupations. It also includes brief notes on medical cures, a political figure, and boxing training for Governor Roosevelt.
The article urges readers to avoid germs from rain and consumption stating that strong throats and healthy flesh resist infection. It warns that only a weak, thin body with poor blood allows germs to take hold and urges immediate action if cough and throat irritation persist.
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites is promoted to heal inflamed membranes and strengthen digestion. It claims to improve appetite and weight, fortify the whole body, and prevent germs of consumption, with a price of 7.00 at all druggists.
Highland county sues Briggs, Todd & Co of Cincinnati for 512.3 dollars after their bid on turnpike bonds was accepted but refused. A new bidder bought the bonds at a premium of 101, with 5 dollars advertising costs. The total loss covers the premium difference and re-advertising, totaling 202 dollars.
The piece blends weather observations on how different people cope with cool air with small town ads. It mentions ladies hats and capes from Rapp Bros and general merchandise from E B Scotts, along with services from A J McNair and F P Hamilton. Local buy/sell requests include corn for clothing via Rapp Bros and dental visits scheduled at Batavia and Clermont House in December 1899.
Readable text notes the sinking of the railroad transfer boat Junius S. Morgan at Cairo Illinois. It mentions new crop goods such as Genuine Buckwheat Maple Syrup and Sugar at Kline's. The fragment references New Orleans sorghum molasses and a trade context.
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