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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1904
Page
4
In Batavia on December 28 1904 The Courier greets lenders and patrons and condemns the Hildebrant faction. The piece accuses the election board of falsifying records misappropriating funds and violating oath amid calls for accountability and exposure of corruption in Clermont county politics.
In Clermont county the Hildebrant faction joined with the Family Tree to back the Democratic candidate for Congress, Judge Run yan. The uneasy pact drew suspicion as both sides have traded sharp rhetoric and questioned loyalties amid long standing rivalries.
The piece blends a Christmas meditation on peace with criticism of Boodle Bishop and local GOP dynamics in Clermont County. It cites a Republican candidate, an assessment payment incident, and remarks about Courier supporters backing or withholding support for Eveland and Hutchinson.
An old man with a fish on his back travels worldwide for nearly thirty years selling Scott's Emulsion. The ad claims it strengthens consumptives, aids weak children, and builds flesh and red blood for the pale. It notes grown children recalling the man and endorses the cod liver oil product as a natural tonic for all ages.
Specials report Dodd’s Kidney Pills curing Bright’s Disease Diabetes and early kidney issues. Mrs Barteau notes complete relief from back and knee pains after using the remedy. Local testimonials claim widespread early-stage kidney problem cures across Missouri.
Wednesday afternoon Miss Kate Draggoo of Hamlet and Edward Hawkins of California married at the bride's home. Rev. Trenger officiated with Mesdames Mellen Dial Freytag and Troutman present. Various Christmas shoppers in Cincinnati and a large funeral for Henry Somermeier follow in the text.
An 60 cent tonic claim to cure nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets is advertised as a universal remedy. It pledges to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and purify blood. The note lists several regional distributors and a local obituary follows with sympathy from the community. A social column notes visits and holiday gatherings including Mrs Fagley Grace Fagley Prof Fagley and others at The Gables and Avon Dale visits.
A list of social visits and entertainments around Cincinnati includes Hugh West and family visiting friends, a large Baptist Sunday school event Saturday evening, and many travels among Hamilton Batavia Cherry Grove and Covington residents. Notable mentions include Rhoda Welch from New Richmond schools on vacation, Dr. Robinson and family visiting, and the marriage of Anna Hopkins and Thomas Breeding in Covington Kentucky last Thursday.
The Farmers Institute will be held Friday and Saturday. A large ball at Uirey’s hall is planned for tomorrow night. J A Dumas visits with family here. Dr Leever and family celebrate Christmas with Bethel relatives. Mayme Ulrey spends holidays at home from Felicity. The Masonic lodge hosted an oyster supper. Various locals visit kin in Cincinnati and Xenia during the holidays.
County Treasurer Eveland abandons deputy system for a statewide account change. He will visit major townships to collect taxes on set dates at local venues such as Chatterton's store Bethel Moscow Bank Goshen Hotel Felicity and other offices with payments due by January 23 in Loveland Milford and Batavia.
Mrs. Mary Cramer and Miss Jennie spent Sunday with Mrs. McGrew. Miss Martha Martin received a new organ for Christmas. Miss Mattie Barr spent Saturday in Cincinnati. The teachers of our township are enjoying a week's vacation excepting in No. 6. Earl Witham and wife of Tabasco are the guests of Cornelius Thompson and wife. Miss Mildred Barr visiting her sister at Pleasant Plain. Miss Della Sly of Elmwood Indiana visiting her parents here. Mrs. Charley Jonas returned to Cincinnati after weeks with her parents. Thede Cramer and wife spend week with daughter Inez Brate in Cincinnati. Miss Blanche Doughman of Cincinnati visited by Miss Dickinson. D. A. Ferres and wife of Martinsville guests here. Silas Muchmore of Slygo with Herman Cast. Grace Snider and Cecil with Ora Hill visiting Marie Little. Mrs. Mary Marshall moves to Wilmington this week. John Green spent Sunday with his father at Blanchester. The cantata by the MBE Sunday school Saturday evening was well attended. They presented the minister Rev. Shepherd a nice present.
An auction notice lists a Jersey bull one year old and two heifer calves offered for sale. Seller credited as ALKER of Williamsburg invites stockholders to the meeting and sale details.
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