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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
8
Miss Lena Penn visits Batavia while Amelia residents travel and return. Advertisements for flour feed and coffee at Kline's Store. School and church events, New Year prayers, and holiday meals noted as the electric lights begin at 3 pm with steady service. Community members James Lewis Aiden Nash and others are mentioned along with local travels and visits.
Sam Apple of Withameville, reportedly drunk, beat his wife until she was insensible and hemorrhaging. neighbors feared lynching before he was arrested by Union township constable, jailed in Batavia. The report notes he is usually quiet when sober.
Hon John Q. Smith former congressman from the district and later consul to Quebec died at his Wilmington home Monday evening December 30 1901. He was 77 and died of heart trouble.
A compact local note reflects views on women’s participation in golf and outdoor exercise, arguing moderation and caution that regular recreation should not become a full occupation. The item also lists community updates, appointments, obituaries, and upcoming dental visits across Neville and surrounding towns in 1901 1902.
Aaron Sargent Kirgan born near Amelia Ohio May 12 1885 died December 14 1901 aged 66 years 7 months and 2 days Married Elizabeth Frances Gillen January 13 1857 they had four children Edward Louis A Byalyn B and Nellie E Three survive with the widow He served in Company A Bub Oe V J during the Civil War for over four years Joined Wesleyan Methodist church Bethel Port 186 and was active in Bethel lodge 229 I C C F and helped organize the George W Robinson post G A R in Amelia He participated in veterans funerals and public gatherings He was one of seven siblings two sisters and one brother Sallie Wheeler Alex Kirgan of Amelia and Mrs Katherine Jackson of Indiana Survived by family he was devoted husband and father Last words were I ll be back in a few minutes Nellie Disease from war service led to retirement and heart trouble He is mourned with a funeral poem included.
Hereby given that 5 persons have appeared and qualified as executors of the estate of Marthe Brannen, deceased, late of Clermont county Ohio. Prob. Clermont County, State of Ohio. Attorneys: FRAZIER & Hiels.
Moisture and intense itching worsen at night with scratching. If untreated, tumors may form and bleed ulcerate. Swayne's Ointment claims to stop itching and bleeding, heal ulcers, and remove tumors in most cases. Available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son Philadelphia. Samples free. Also ads for Bargains at Rapp Bros Batavia and Volz's Hotel in Cincinnati.
The piece warns that blight harms fruit trees and, more seriously, children. It contrasts healthy growth with persistent weakness and argues for safeguarding children’s health as a natural right.
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