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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
5
All serious lung troubles begin with a tickling in the throat. You can stop this at first in a single might with Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Use it for bronchitis, consumption, hard colds, and coughs. Three sizes: 25c, 50c, $1. All druggists. If doctor is consulted follow his advice. AYER CO. Lowell, Mass.
An evening program will be presented at the Christian church on Christmas Eve. The event features a very strong program with several local participants. Local social notes mention Miss Janie McCollum visiting Miss Laura Watson and Miss Lennie Collins being entertained by Miss Auta Seward. William Benjamin visited his parents in town, Silas Schooley is ill, and John Collinge of Manila was in town last Saturday. Catarrh remedies are advertised with Hall's Catarrh Cure promoted as a blood purifying internal treatment.
The notice invites all to attend the church Christmas Eve entertainment. Miss Rule Higgins of Hiram College is spending her vacation at home. Miss Bersie Breslin recently visited relatives in Green City. Henry Algenis and wife of Fayetteville visited relatives here Sunday afternoon. Carr of Newtonsville was guest of M. Creager last week. Perry Creager of Cincinnati is spending the holidays at home.
Endorsed by Gov. G. W. Atkinson of West Virginia as a powerful remedy for stomach aliments. The advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests all foods, rebuilds worn tissues, purifies and strengthens the stomach and blood. Sold by John Bunn & Son.
Tom Riley and daughter Mrs. Ed Ellie with children headed for Dakota to join Mr. Ellis and establish a future home. Miller family moved to the Keller property while Andy Clark aids Meader Kyle. Hawke returns from Cincinnati and Clinton Shannon spent Wednesday there. Vira Engle visits friends. Wagaman and Thomas win tinning work at Fiskie’s corner. Ashburn is ill. Ladies travel to Cincinnati for Christmas preparations. William Masters from Mt. Summit visits his brother.
A sales pitch claims nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets signal revolt in the system. Electric Bitters supposedly tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and purify the blood. Run down systems and common aches vanish with its use priced at 50c with a satisfaction guarantee by Ash's Pharmacy Batavia and Amelia Drug Co Amelia.
W. E. Fisher has sold the general store to Messrs. Wysby and Baird of Harkersville and Wiggonsville. The Fishers will move to Cincinnati for the winter, and the new firm will take charge January 94. The store, started in 1850 by B. F. Fisher, has been a successful local business. The community offers best wishes for the Fisher family.
The community reports a growing Is-Has had group led by Harry McMion and Steer Orter of the American Mechanics meeting weekly since last fall. Christmas program preparations at the Christian church are underway for Thursday night with a children's treat after. Several local residents travel to Cincinnati for trains due to river ice. Obituary notes the death of Noeftszar, 19, near town from consumption, with funeral at home and Calvary interment. Schools close Thursday for holidays and resume January 4.
Buffalo coal operator A H Thames testifies to kidney and bladder relief after taking Foley's Kidney Cure. He reports pain from gravel and stones subsiding after a few doses and declares he feels “a new man” and that the remedy has done him a thousand dollars worth of good.
Miss Clara Carpenter returns home after Newport visit. Miss Mary Piarr spent last Saturday with Batavia friends. Mr and Mrs Milton Sapp hosted Mr and Mrs Wheeler Bagby of Columbia. Rev H J Frank of Batavia visited Henry Schobert family. Mrs Gernon’s children guests in Cincinnati. Miss Ida Fay visited Miss Marie Welner of Stonelick. Mr and Mrs Charles Fowler of Clinton County spent days with F Fowler. Miss Nettie Goul of Stonelick stayed with Miss Ida Wiederhold. Charlies Vogt of Summerside recently visited relatives here. H B Tisdale Summerton DC endorses DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve curing piles after 20 years. claims it relieves various skin ailments. Sold by John Bunn & Son.
Mies Clara Penfield, formerly of Lindale, wed a Decatur, Alabama man in Birmingham. Russell Lindsey is in serious condition. Harry Lindsey shows improvement. Dr. Mote visited Pekin. Mrs. Eliza Silcott is very ill. Jobo Garrett, injured during a confrontation with robbers, shot one assailant fatally and was wounded in the arm. A.C. J. Wheeler has been ill. A newborn girl arrives for Vernon Coombs. Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption touted with a Beall Mississippi testimonial. Nash's Pharmacy and Amelia Drug Company advertise bottles and a free trial.
Health boosting tonic claims to strengthen the body against severe cold with rich blood and good flesh. Hagee's Cordial of Cod Liver Oil, Fayre, is said to cure coughs colds weak lungs bronchitis consumption catarrhal conditions nervousness sleeplessness indigestion mal assimilation rheumatism skin diseases and other weakened states. Sold by all druggists prepared by Katharinon Chemical Co St Louis Mo.
The Chatterton wedding at Clover was attended by many friends including C P Chatterton and Dr Colter and their wives at the bride’s parents Ezra and wife. Holiday notes mention travel and illness as well as a timely Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy recommendation.
Seller Lew Hopkins offers cash for farms life insurance policies and loans or purchases. Write or call for help with financial needs. ser30m3
Entertainment at the school house on Thursday. Universalist church hosts a New Year Eve social at Grange Hall with free admission. Various visits from Cincinnati and Batavia residents. A Christmas Eve social for Ole Presbyterian members. Christmas morning service by Universalist children at 10 30. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as a cold remedy by John Bunn MD.
Sunday visits include Rev Burdsall with nephew Thomas Brunk and wife. Cincinnati trips hostesses Michie Minnie Pierce Miss Mary Gregory guests of Mrs Bridge at Madisonville. Wm Barr and daughter Mildred visit Cincinnati. Christmas church entertainments planned at U and M E churches with windmill and snow house. Visitors include Mrs Dr Ruthredge in Blanchester, John Chaney and wife of Midland with daughter Mrs Cliff Conover. Harvey Hudson from Cincinnati spends a week with parents. Collis Sutton of Springfield visits. Enos Jones returns from Cincinnati after an operation and improves slowly. Cliff Cramer on crutches after rabbit hunting accident. Boy saved from membranous croup by Foley’s Honey and Tar. Refuse substitutes sold by John Bunn MD.
Osh en Clark Leever of McGonigie visits relatives here. W A Brown moves family to Conrad Frantz estate farm. David Wellner did business in Loveland last Saturday. John Wiggins, injured a week ago, recovers at home. I N Leever of Pleasant Plain visits relatives. Katie Moloy and May Williams shop in Cincinnati. W R Frey and family go to Dayton for golden anniversary. Dr Hugh McClellan spent days with parents in Middletown. Bi monthly school exams held this week with holiday recess Jan 4 1904. James Hitesman of Butlerville visits friends. Henry Gibbs severely ill at home east of town. Howard Drake moves family to Mainville. Rev G M Fulton concludes Pleasant Plain meetings. Pear W Doughman shops in Cincinnati last Thursday. Joseph Gibbs returns from Ivorydale. Emma and Vina Hill of Morrow visit. W F Porter of Mt Repose transacts business there. Uren and Harry Morris of Cincinnati Osborn Morrie of Madisonville visit Dr and Mrs Morris. Sick list includes Misses Tillie Irwin Annie Peahl and Henry Gibber Mrs W Hogan. Miss Edith Burger of Oxford College home for Christmas. Miss Hortensen hosts at her home west of town. Lewis Shane Herbert McCormick John Harry Pray Robert Sargent Harry Bird B Bishop Clarence Miller Miss Eva Hall Pearl Kemp Kate Connor Sophia Dickerson Pearl Doughman.
George Snider moves into Cal Girham property and Andy Behymer will move into Snider’s vacated home. Thomas Abbott, long bed bound, now able to go out. Sylvester Pullin of Manchester visited relatives last Sunday. Valentine Burgermyer bought chickens from John Haas of Blairville. Chas. Fagin out of work due to a bruised finger. Miss Haldan Pullin and nephew Stanley Fagin returned from extended visit near Boston and Newtonsville. Joseph Abbott at home from White Lead Works in Cincinnati. Miss Murel Silvers and companion from New Richmond visited Annie Turner. Mrs. Joseph Abbott and son Thomas visited in Queen City. Mrs. John Heiselman recovering and able to go out. Mrs. George Snider visited friends in New Richmond. Abbott’s daughter is ill. Mr. and Mrs. Parker of Chicago visited friends here. Parker is a niece of the late Marcellus Abbott. Dr. Underwood of New Richmond and Mr. Sparr of Maysville, Kentucky visited. Former Blair Brick Works foreman noted among friends. Mrs. Adam Matz died December 16 leaving husband and five children. funeral at Walnut Hills. Mrs. Mary Snider and Geo. Drake visited friends in New Richmond.
The store of Wm. Steward at Crosstown was burglarized last Tuesday night. Money and stamps were taken and Samuel Harlow’s dwelling was entered, yielding a gold watch and five dollars. Martinsville bloodhounds traced the culprit to the suspect’s home. no arrests yet. Community braces for Christmas with plans under way.
Granville resident Chas Burke stays home for holidays. Benjamin Flowers and Mrs Harriett Mc Chesney visit relatives in Maroon and Windsor Illinois. Chas Goodyear buys M J Swiong residence on Plain street and will move soon. Numerous others host relatives in Cincinnati Batavia Felicity and Bethel. Community events include Masonic lodge penges K P banquet and Christmas activities.
Mrs Ellen Ashton visits Atlanta with her daughter Mrs George Dague. H B Holden spends Sunday in Cincinnati. Edward Windsor and sister Miss Cora visit grandfather Mr Lewis Windsor in Cecil. Prof and Mrs Gephart plan holidays with relatives in Williamsport. J Sprinkle of Hillsboro placed two janes in town last week. Mrs Clift Rose hosts sister Miss Boas Parker of Bethel. Mrs Ezekiel Pollock ill. Christmas services set for Christmas Eve at churches. Ray Scott of Bethel visits Sunday. Parcel shower by Mrs M J F McNutt and daughter for Mire And McNutt’s upcoming marriage. Albert A Hagerman of Brewster attended by Mrs George and Miss C H McNutt and others. Names listed include many local ladies and families. Anna Jepki recipient.
The article extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as strengthening weak lungs and curing stubborn coughs and bronchitis. It cites a testimonial from A. S. Elam of Howe Iowa praising recovery, renewed appetite, and energy after using the remedy.
Advert says chronic disease sufferers invited to contact Dr R V Pierce Buffalo New York. Promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as aid to the action of a so called Discovery.
A vivid sales blurb urges protection from accidental injuries with Buckion's Arnion Balve Barns for cuts sores kozoma and piles. The ad promises quick relief and mentions Kenn Lm Batavia and Amelia Drug melia as providers.
Notice states the Probate Court of Clermont County Ohio appointed the undersigned as administrator of the estate of George Van Obern, late of the county, to administer the assets and settle the affairs of the deceased.
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