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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1902
Page
5
This ad promotes Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as a cure for bronchitis and all coughs. It claims a single night stop for throat tickle and lists three sizes at 25c 50c and 1.00. It urges consulting a doctor and follows with company location and motto.
Residents anticipate Christmas and New Year cheer as Clay Rooster plans a treat for his scholars and Santa Claus is expected. A Worth League meeting will be held in Belfast on December 26, with all invited. Irene and Nina Stall received a piano for Christmas, Emma Hess and children visited relatives near Sun Sav, and attendees from the area joined an entertainment in Milford on Friday.
Mrs. Samuel K. Smith of Lebannon Ohio reports sun stroke years ago and back pains. She credits Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills for steadier nerves and relief, praising them as a splendid tonic. Pills sold 50 cents a box at dealers and Dr. A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Portrait and signature appear on every package.
Local social notes list visits and homecomings among residents of Stonelick Perintown Batavia and Summerside including Maud Patchell Margie High Mary Pfarr and Frank Davis Henry Wittmler Rose High Rachel Vogt and Michael High. An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure made by F J Cheney Co of Toledo claiming internal blood purifying action and testimonials with 5 cent price for Hall's Family Pills.
A large Miami Township celebration marked the 40th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. H C Derricks at their Elenor home on December 17. About eighty guests from Cincinnati Milford Loveland Lenor and nearby locales attended a bountiful dinner and social day. Hearty congratulations and many more pleasant anniversaries were wished by friends. Report from Reform School J G Gluck superintendent Pruntytown W Va endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as effective and harmless for coughs sold by Dr John Bann Son Batavia.
December 20 1902 marked Charity Johnson nee Elis 91st birthday with relatives and friends at her home. A sumptuous dinner was enjoyed and coffee served. Col John Johnson her husband is feeble and confined to his room. Martha Sanders nee Pindle died near here last Saturday from consumption leaving a husband two brothers and two sisters. Jerusha Murphy died in Wilmington last Monday and was buried at Westboro. Odd Fellows held a special meeting to confer two degrees on candidates.
The Masonic Lodge reports strong membership gains and a prosperous team as Mrs. E H McNutt visits relatives in Mulberry. Installation last Friday by Post Master BE H McNutt followed by a hearty lunch. Rev J A Winkler to deliver Christmas sermon next Sunday. Various locals attend gatherings and visits across Carroll and surrounding towns.
A Toowoomba Gazette reader endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for a two month severe cough and reports a cure. The letter praises the medicine and notes Becks Pharmacy sells it.
John R. Clarke of Buffalo delivered the lecture To and From London to a full house last Thursday night. Local events include Judge Parrott in Batavia, D Lee Fitzpatrick visiting Williams burg, and students home for holidays from Granville Columbus and Ada. The Ohio turnpike tolls are stopped for now and schools close January fifth 1903.
Cautionary forecast warns coughs and colds may threaten home wealth and health. An endorsement from E H Wise of Madison Ga praises One Minute Cough Cure for curing coughs colds grip pneumonia and lung troubles. Becks Pharmacy markets the remedy widely.
Mrs Hal Gunton of South Lebanon visits her mother Mrs Julia White. Mr and Mrs Gaylord Cover from Linwood spend a week with Daniel Cover and David Carpenter of Monterey. Mr and Mrs Manten Hartman of Hyde Park visit with their son Carey. Mrs Gus hosts dinner for Mr and Mrs James Turner and daughter and Virginia Brown. Presbyterian church society to host an oyster supper December 26 at Monterey schoolhouse with oysters cakes pie coffee. Mr and Mrs Thomas Good host Rev A M Dawson between services Sunday.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles. The copy claims gentle yet thorough relief and lists Beck's Pharmacy Batavia and J R Hicks Amelia as sellers priced at 25 cents.
Merry Christmas greetings from Cincinnati residents. Charles Chamberlain and Matthew Leonard are involved in hotel work, with Petter Fetter occupying Leonard’s property. Schools close today for a yearend break followed by an M B. aid society oyster supper at Alrey's hall next Saturday. Masonic lodge elects officers G. M. Hensel and others. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy gains a new product Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, with Beck's Pharmacy carrying them.
A Merry Christmas to all, Mary Work and children visit relatives in Hamilton Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. P. P. nales hosted a surprise party for their daughter's eighteenth birthday. Miss Mabel received many lovely gifts. After games, a bountiful supper followed by conversation and amusement. Guests departed late, pleased with the evening.
The page lists residents and visitors including Misses Lewis Chaney and Jacquot, John Griswold and family, Oscar Walker of Williamsburg, and John A. Gent on county business. It notes Miss Mary Shumard and Miss Anna Chaney visiting locals. An advertisement extols Kodol for digestive issues with a testimonial from Gov. G W Atkinson of West Virginia. Beck's Pharmacy is named.
Williamsburg items note Mrs. George Knight’s illness, Dr. J P Allen and family in Cincinnati and Fayetteville business, a December 19 birth, school closed until January 5 1903, Mrs. Francis Aubray’s death, funeral December 23 at 7 am, Ella Holmes visiting, Lou Beebee ill, Rev Idelbert Miller’s return for his mother’s death, Clara Redow visiting with her parents, Bessie Parker visiting, Francia Hartman N and W A R detective died December 17 in Portsmouth, Supt Gephart visiting, Hartmans holiday visit, Carey Hartman of Toronto at his brother’s funeral.
A Timely Topic promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as the best throat and lung remedy. It claims quick cure and prevention of serious cold complications and is sold by Dr. John Bunn & Son in Batavia.
A Merry Christmas to friends. The Farmers Institute will be held here on January 7. Rev. McMinn has closed his two weeks of services at the Presbyterian church. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Jacobs moved to Reading. Wm Adrian is very ill with slim chances of recovery. Two men claiming Mormon elders were in the area last week. Bell Telephone has extended service to several private homes. John Fee is 89 percent recovered and out again. Robert Davis was here on business. Misa Hisse Gilfillen of New Richmond visited Mrs. Law Manning recently.
Last Friday Hall opened for a party hosted by Miss Pearl with friends and guests including Mr. and Mrs. W. Moreton, Mr. and Mrs. Will DeBruler, Mrs. Cora DeBruler, Miss Kate Wenzel, and several others. Reports mention illness, a farm sale at Hatayia, a new baby at Winspear’s, and school events with Christmas entertainment as the term ends.
Harmon Fagin formerly of Mt Holly has purchased a 320 acre Minnesota farm with wheat oats barley and flax as main crops. He will stay with family at Mansfield for now. Edna Warren hosted a party for friends last Friday. Prof C J Swing and family plan holiday time near Bethel. Mrs J W Smith of Hamersville visited Myrtie Hair. Rev Wm Liston and family from Evanston Illinois are visiting relatives.
Health advertisement explaining kidneys filter blood, warn of kidney trouble causing various pains and heart stress. Promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy with sample offer by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co. Binghamton NY.
A Christmas message notes Mrs. D. E. Hall recovering from an illness. Mr and Mrs, wife and daughter enjoyed a social with friends in the city. W. H. Ireton wife and son were entertained at Charles Hoffman’s home in Williamsburg. F. A. Ireton is home for the holidays. Uncle Benny Steward has been improving.
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