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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1887

Page

1

Century Magazine announces 1887 plans and offers

The Century enters its thirty-fifth volume with a 250000 circulation and expands Lincoln in the War and War Papers by Kennan. It promises new serials by Eggleston Cable Stockton and Roosevelt, Siberia exile revelations, illustrated pieces, and a special offer for past year numbers at six dollars or seven fifty bound.

War Papers Lincoln Libby Sherman Kennan Siberia Russia George A. Frost Eggleston Cable Stockton Ireland Charles de Kay E. L. Wilson Theodore Roosevelt Century Co East 17Th Street New York

St Nicholas for Young Folks

In 1887 St Nicholas, edited by Mary Mapes Dodge, extols its legacy as a premier juvenile magazine with contributions from Burnett Stockton and Alcott. The November issue features new serials and essays, including London Christmas Pantomimes and Meadow and Woodland Talks. Subscriptions available via Century Co., New York.

Frances Hodgson Burnett Frank KR. Stockton H. H. Boyesen Joel Chandler Harris J. T. Trowbridge Col Richard M. Johnston Louisa M. Alcott Alfred Church William H. Rideing Washington Gladden Harriet Upton Edmund Alton Republic White House Treasury Joseph O’brine Island Elizabeth Robins Pennel London John Burroughs Burnett

For sale saloon stand in Williamsburg Blue Goose

The convenient frame building now used as a saloon in Williamsburg known as The Blue Goose is for sale with the lot and fixtures. Suitable for a mechanic or small grocery. Terms very reasonable. Call on or address Charles Vanosdol Williamsburg, Ohio.

Williamsburg Blue Goose Chasee Vanosdol Willamsburg

Notice of Auction Sale of Bay Mare in Ohio

William L Perkins is notified that his bay mare will be sold at auction on Saturday December 61 1887 at 10 oclock a m at The Oskamp Stock Farm Miamiville Ohio to pay $65 charges for keeping and care of the same and to pay coat of same delta A OSCAMP.

William L Perkins Oskamp Stock Farm Miamiville Ohio Delta A Oscamp

Farm for Sale No 1 Rak Grain and Stock

Farm for sale on Clover Creek 40 miles east of Bantam Ohio 4 miles NW of Bethel. Includes 160 acres a two story eight room house cellar front and side wells cistern orchard wagon shed grain barn tobacco all in good repair. Written by Albert R Crane Rewantgr.

Clover Bantam Ohio Bethel

Masterly review of Clermont County finances by Titus

E D Titus writes to the Courier urging transparency in county finances after November 15 Treasury Inspectors report. He traces tax levies from 1881 to 1887, questions bond issuance for bridges and turnpikes, and warns against diverting funds from the treasury. He calls on Commissioners to post accurate books and curb self interest.

the Courier Treasury Batavia Boston Alrey’s Run Pt. Isabel and Camargo Conny Fundy Lr Bobs Diets Reds c. Ens

Protracted meetings and community notices in Point Pleasant

Protracted meetings continue at Bloom Rose with large attendance and 15 accessions. Local visits include Miss Sallie Bradbury and Mrs. Mike Hirsch. Deaths noted for Mrs. Lorene Smith and Rebecca Brown buried at Bloom Rose cemetery. Community events include Christmas oyster supper, school Christmas program, lyceum, and local trades in Poultry. Residents report travel to Cincinnati and New York for holidays and education.

Point Pleasant Sallie Bradbury Mike Hirsch Jeff Will Hirsch Queen City Idlett Lorene Smith Rebecca Brown Bloom Rose Burdsall’s Henry Bisley Frederick Schilling

Local Woman Dies at Home of Heart Disease After Illness

John 8 returns from work Tuesday to find wife unconscious on bed. Doctors pronounce death due to heart disease. Mrs. Barkley had longstanding health issues, shock to the community as she was seen alive an hour earlier. Marshal Moreton at home Sunday. Prof and Mrs Parker plan holidays at Granville with daughter Mrs Currier. Band boys prepare for an oyster supper with large efforts.

Mrs. Currier

Local News Briefs From Owensville and Nearby

Owensville notes report a White sewing machine given away at A. T. Roudebush's by R. Kees and mentions visits by Mrs. Lorain Marsh Mrs. Lida Long Dr. L. N. Medaris and son Charles to Cincinnati. Elizabeth Eymer visited Dayton relatives. Andy Buerkle plans move to Batavia. C Fetter advertises holiday goods. Beulah Apgar and Lizzie Quitter are ill. Nettie Hill convalesces.

A. T. Roudebush R. KE Lorain Marsh Lida Long L. N. Medaris Charles Queen City Elizabeth Eymer Dayton Andy Buerkle Lony Batavia C. Fetter

Baptist Sabbath School Entertainment and Oyster Supper

Members plan an entertainment and oyster supper on Wednesday evening, December 28, with proceeds for the school. Norman Sapp moved from Main Street to McCollum’s subdivision. William Emery has gone to Indiana for the holidays. Miss Minnie Dudley of Blanchester visits Miss Anna Dickinson. Our dramatic group will stage a holiday week entertainment. Wedding bells rumored to chime with Christmas. Schools close for holidays and Miss Rosa Hodges will visit Batavia.

The Baptist Sabbath School Norman Sapp Main Street McCollum William Emery Indiana Minnie Dudley Blanchester Anna Dickinson Rosa Hodges Batavia

Local Notables and Home Updates Highlight Edenton News

J H Prickett buys the Main street residence now occupied by Dr Dickinson who will move to Nebraska soon. Dr Sherman of Cincinnati and several others visited Edenton last week while Wayne Runyan visits Kansas. Capt Randall plans a move to Hillsboro. A Stonelick bridge project is complete and praised. A fire at Andrew Felter’s residence caused limited damage. Six local youths causing mischief are warned to stay with parents.

J. H. Prickett Dr. Dickinson Main Street Nebraska Dr. Sherman Cincinnati Elias Conover Franklin William Pegs Goshen Anna Dickinson Newtoneville Edenton Wayne Runyan G. B. Runyan Coolidge Kansas B. Randall Hillsboro Mr. Bridge Columbus Miss Gate Gregory Stonelick J. H. Pricket BE. J. Runyan Andrew Felter

Golden Specific Promises Curb for Alcoholism

An advertisement touts Dr Haines Golden Specific as a guaranteed cure for drunkenness claiming it can be mixed into coffee or tea without the drinker’s knowledge. It asserts permanent sobriety and cites many successful cases, urging readers to contact the Goldine Specific Co. at 185 Race Street.

Goldin Epeccific CO Race Street

Felicity and surrounding area notes and events

Felicity reports weddings and visits including Edward C Hoover's marriage in Pittsburg and relatives visiting from Colorado and Pennsylvania. Local socials, church events, schooling notes, and community meetings are listed along with tributes, youth activities, and upcoming Christmas observances in Loveland, Williamsburg, and Nicholsville.

Drug Stores Boost Trade With Free Trial Bottles

W. R. Walker's Drug Store in Batavia and J. B. Walker's in Williamsburg report a strong revival of business thanks to giving away free trial bottles of Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. The free samples attract many customers and boost sales for the valuable remedy.

W. R. Walker Batavia J. B. Walker Williamsburg Dr. King

Christmas Preparations and Local News in Baywood

Baywood residents share holiday plans and visitor notes. Medie Wall returns to Henning's Hoey after visiting parents. Cincinnati visitors James Poor stay at John Compton's. families from Union Plains and Felicity visit Will Demaris and F O Richards. Water scarcity causes court issue. Christmas tree to be set at the schoolhouse next Friday. William Curtis reports hunting success in Adams county. school led by Diss Anna Jenkins and Harry Moyer. Curtis wins a fine album. Cordrey finishes his new barn.

Harry Hopkins Amelia Karley Widmeyer Mt. Holly Nicholsville Grace Reed Bell Stevens John Richards A. P. Warden John Manning J. P. Widmeyer John Patton J. G. Compton Cincinnati Thomas Homan Burnet Henry Lier Ker McCollum Edward Compton R. M.uricker Linwood Medie Wall Henning Hoey James Poor John Compton William Andrews Union Plains F. O. Richards Jessie Hollister Felicity Will Demaris Louis Patterson Middletown Thomas Patterson Miss Bell Stevens Bethel Batavia Old Cris William Curtis Adams County Ogtennine Finely Diss Anna Jenkins Harry Moyer Isaac Vanosdol William Cordrey Bearn

Brief Leave as Capt Carrel and Alvin Collier Rest

Coal dealers report margins to sell at 138 percent Delivered for Ohio coal. A resident plans to go to Haytas U minister as business is arranged locally. G W Rice & Son start merchantile business at Camp Dennison and move family there. H W Leever's Guinea City home to be remodeled under T H Leever supervision. H W to return from Illinois around early May. Guinea City office discontinued on lot with effect 10th inst. Fred Groves near completion of barn near Remington. William Pacemare opens business at Columbia January 1. William Simpkins travels in Butler and Warren counties. Grange Hall Sunday School ends after holidays. William Reese happy. it’s a girl.

Capt. Carrel Alvin Collier Ohio Haytas U. S G. W. Rice H. W. Leever Guinea City T. H. Leever H. W Ilinois Guinea Butler Warren Grange Hall William Reese

Local notes and changes in Crabb area and surrounding towns

Administrator West sells the Crabb farm for two thirds of its raised value. D C Ridgway spent last week with his sister in New Deer Indiana. Ella Horman of South Milford wed Lew Werner last Wednesday. Mrs Brower, formerly of Branch Hill, moved in with her son A Brower. Methodist Sunday school plans aCorner entertainment next Thursday evening. West elected delegate and P Atwood alternate to the State Encampment. Avondale residents Mary and Hort Wer discuss visits. Proposals to improve the turnpike noted along with a health report and local travel.

West Ev. D. C. Ridgway New Deer Indiana Owensville Perin Ella "Horman South Milford Lew Werner Brower Branch Hill A. Brower Methodist Foycoott St Eggare New P. Atwood Hands of Kentucky Avondal Mary Avondai Bert

Tabasco Community Notes and Local Visitations

Tabasco teachers circle met at the school house with fair attendance. Next meeting set for January at Wilhameville with W L. Witham and A. L. Behymer assigned topics. Several residents noted ill health visits and local employment changes. The Sunnyside society plans a Christmas night entertainment. various locals referenced include Miss Anna Behymer, Harvey Sutton, A. J. Shelley and Sons, and the Proctor & Gamble worker Abner Fagin.

Tabasco C. H. Porter Bertha Dennison Wilhameville W L. Witham A. L Elizabeth Wison Abner Fagin Proctor & Gambie Ivorydale Anna Behymer Mason Lebanon Messrs. F. P. Davis J. P. Crowin W. Witham C. :. Porter C. A. Whippy Harvey Sutton

Editorial echoes milliner debate in Sun on women work

The Sun reprints a claim about President's wives sewing and patching at home and urges women to rely on their own needle skills. It argues many women have better taste than milliners and questions paying for fashionable hats, while criticizing profiting from advertising by milliners.

Eples Oestautas Cleveland Frances Lockwood

Boschée's German Syrup Promises Cure for Lung Ailments

An 19th century advertisement extols Boschée's German Syrup as a remedy for catarrh pneumonia and consumption. It claims the syrup can clear the breathing apparatus and cure diseases of the head nose throat and lungs. The ad notes many people have been cured and bottles cost 75 cents.

Soldiers Festival at Marathon Oyster Supper Dec 28

William Predmore G A BR Post No 558 will host a soldiers festival and oyster supper at their hall in Marathon on Monday evening December 28. Admission is free with a small 25 cent supper price. Proceeds go to the relief fund aiding soldiers and their families during cold weather. all within reach should attend.

William Predmore G. A. BR. Post Marathon

Bucklen Arnica Salve Adverts in 19th Century Paper

Bucklen Arnica Salve touted as best for cuts burns sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a satisfaction guarantee or money back ten cents per box sold by W C Wailkes Batavia and J B Walker Williamsburg also White Sewing Machines offered by W B Baum Batavia agent as a gift idea. Seventeen White Sewing Machines were sold by Mosars Baum Leeds and Dawson the past week.

W. C. Wailkes Batavia J. B. Walker Williamsburg W. BH. Baum Mother Slater Mosars, Baum Leeds Dawson

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Century Magazine ST. Nicholas Bryant Longfellow Thomas Hughes George Maconald Bret Harte Bayard Taylor James T. Field John G. Whittier World’s Child Magazine Mary Mapes Dodge Hans Brinker Nicholas England America London Times the Scotsman St, Nicholas Llen Albert R, Crane Rewantgr E. D. Titus Clermont Commissioners Department Stonelick Bridge Richmond Chillicothe Burridge Titus Crosstown Mulberry Santa Claus Lyceum N. H. Haywood Albert Smith J.H. Brown Charley Leming J.E. Smith Cumminsville Belfast Afton Daniel Curtis Ed. Hoes R. Waite John McAfee Will Maham George Hoes James Smith Rain’s Run Thomas Waite Edna Whitaker Emma Smith Lindale Eva Hitch Freddie Illinois Jasper Malick A. D. Butler L Trom W. Ww. Denham W.T. Denham Leiss Edna Galloway Bertha Coombs Clermontville Newtonnville Edward C. Hoover Pittsburg Penn Mr. Hoover Carrie Linn Colorado James Dennis F. G. Dennis Linn Nettie van Winkle Walnut Hills Maud Waterfield Ubile Nida Waterfield Stella MecElfresh Sarah Buchanan Reading Circle Dr. Lucas Masons Messrs Gregg, McKee and Kinney William Waterfield Rogers and Richardson Pennsylvani Purpos O Bird Powell Reed Higginspoot George Hulick Iowa Grundy Centre George P. McGraw Shaler M. EK George Walker Young Mens’ Christian Association E. L. Hurdle Charles Jennings George Layfield Samuel Dixon Los Angeles California Ella George Charlie Minnie Lena Frank F. H. Dickey Samuel Houser M. KE David Street Presbyterian Church E. L. Harper Poe Midland Harper Goodby Harper Loveland Grover Julia Hine M. E. Church William Bunyan Bert Hill Erie Express Co Heert Otto Lippert Elsie List Norwood Ladies Aid Society M. E Presbyterian School Colored School R's. Hall Emery Lodge F Josie Henrick Oxford Female College East West Loveland F. P. Goodwin Bart Emery Post H. Dustin C. V William Voris J. V.C William 8. Banks C. B. Cowells C. D Canton C. G J. Lugton W. A. Carmichel Joseph Bragg Joe Leever Emma Heywood Ella Leever Will Nichols Clark Leever Ed. Connor Zoa Ferris H. E. McClelland Teachers’ Association Conover G. M. Conover Kilpatrick Post Ensula, Bank Col. J. 8. Windsor Adding V.C James Givens J.V. Gu J. C. Bird G. W. Wainwright C. M. McClure W. H. Snyder O. D George Ross Morgan James Hill John Yakey C. Smith J.C. Bird McCormick Machine Co Presbyterian Sunday School O. F. Lodge Sherman Hill Concord William Hutchinson Maple Grove G. A. R. Hall Rge W. Bishop J. C. Gleason A. K. Peterson J. H. White Mamie Marsh E. C. Rhodes Tony Pohl Will Cumback Isabel G. F. Mcvullough & Sons Byron Swope Nelson Swope John Orebaugh Ladies Mite Society Marion Trees Halle Dimmitt F. P. Wiley’s H. da Logtown Gus Lewis Thomas Brown Bert Griswold W. T Griswold R. B. McNelis Sherman Griswold Emma Yeager Breslin Glendale Mike Yeager McCaffrey Eee Iss Fannie Genet Butler County Eddie Rennard de Gauche Mattie Griswold Ette Griswold Georgetown Kate Long Joe Rennard Elklick Mr. Ferguson Mr. Edwards Newtown George Duckwall Lillie Moore van Wert Iss Stella Slade Anna Dunlap Maude Hitch Ammon Binkley Wilbur Dunlap Oliver Marshall Dick Atchley Edgar Fitzwater Mrs. Martin Elmer Maham Charles McAfee Albert Johnson City Baywood Milford Vartet Moscow Charles Crnst Cross Elizabeth Street A. J. Shelley Covingtorater Montjor Bros M. E. Sunday School Presbesterian Sunday School G. H. McKibben James McKibben D. Augusta Fletcher Clarence Hughes Ackley Rose Jessie B. F. Fisher Thos. Fee Kneinnatt William “. Fee D. L. Altman Sylvester Shells Ofrude Bucklen
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