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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1904
Page
1
A compact record of court entries as they appear of record at the public building. The notes include varied outcomes, with some entries described as glad and others as sad, and a playful note about Cupid appearing in the proceedings.
State and county prosectors move to set aside a December 2 entry in the case against John W. Davis and others, seeking to overrule the December 5 filing. Similar action in four related cases against John Wirth ends with a judgment for Pabst Brewing Co. against John Wirth for 79475.
A scanned front page lists multiple marriage licenses including George A. Devine and Louisa A. Hunt both of Monterey along with others from Tate township Sims Station and Goshen. The Real Estate Transfers show numerous parcel trades in Milford Williamsburg Goshen and nearby townships with prices mostly token and a few larger sums. Also notices include guardianship and estate filings with named individuals and guardians.
The joint Brown and Clermont county Teachers Institute date shifts from January 9 to January 16 due to an oversight and a clash with Georgetown exams. A special 7:08 car from Carrel Street will take teachers to Georgetown arriving about 9, with round trip costs under $1. Transportation to Highland Park from Batavia is free. The program includes morning and afternoon sessions with geography, literature, and school improvement topics.
Elizabeth Hulick Needham, widow of Thomas Needham and pioneer teacher, dies after a long illness at her Owensville home. She was the eldest daughter of Lot Hulick and married in Boston in 1857. She taught school across the county and influenced many residents with her life and work. The piece also notes community events and local business updates, including Rollin Coyle’s recovery from trolley accident injuries and plans for a service pension bill.
A Saturday meeting pledged to press for extending the electric line from New Richmond to the area. A committee of B. G. Wood J. R. Wiley BE. C. DeBruler A. F. Kayser and D. B. Moreton will seek action from road officials. The town also welcomes new store managers J. S. Wisby and Baird who recently bought the W. E. Fisher store and plan to operate in the coming week.
The Batavia Woman's Club met at Mrs. O P Griffiths home on New Year's night with 40 ladies present. Mrs Jamieson and Miss Cecile Hulick read papers on Japanese home life. Mrs Chas Belt and Miss Thompson performed instrumental and vocal numbers. Miss Clark gave a fine reading. A Japanese drill followed a luncheon.
The Batavia township teachers hold their regular meeting January 9 at 2 o'clock to discuss school matters. The Supt J E Collins urges attendance, notes indifference harms unity, and assigns January readings chapters vii to xl of the Art of Study with manuscripts to be reported.
State School Commissioner Bonebrake notes rapid expansion in Ohio schools. Expenditures rose from 2,266,157.12 in 1854 to 16,740,004.09 in 1903, school houses from 10,300 to 13,115, and property value from 3,704,730.90 to 50,006,648. Only 67 high schools in 1854 versus 845 in 1903. despite large spending, private endowment remains scarce.
The annual meeting of the State Farmers Institute runs January 12 to 14 in the Board of Trade building Columbus. Open and free to all farmers, with noted speakers and music by the Williamson Sisters Quartet.
The Georgetown News-Democrat Baye reports newly elected State Senator Gene Harding was the target of a prank last week in Middletown. He was led to enter in a front door and exit in a back door while dressed in a suit, described as a scandalous episode. The Wilmington Republican comments that if true Harding may have felt better than his late Democratic opponent Frank Hicks the morning after the election.
The friends of F Nash and Ruth Perkins announce their marriage on November 11 1998 at the M E B parsonage in Mt Carmel. Rev Waltera performed the ceremony and kept details private. Nash is a young businessman of Mt Carmel and the bride is Amelia native daughter of William Boring mayor of Amelia.
A vial of DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills praised as easy to carry and reliable for headache biliousness torpid liver and constipation relief. The ad notes they tonic and strengthen the liver and lists John Bunn & Son as sellers.
In Brown County near Ripley two hunters unearthed a hole containing two three foot black snakes a hawk a black bird a rabbit and a large frog all in a cold burial blent. Experts suppose snakes lured the others to shelter for winter.
Hamilton and Clermont county commissioners suspend traction rights on the Milford bridge to allow a joint session. Cincinnati Milford and Loveland and Cincinnati & Columbus seek extensions as the two counties plan to decide new franchise terms. Clerk Zimmerman to arrange the joint meeting with Clermont officials.
An editor notes Bantam Gun Club in Clermont county issues a challenge to ten men to shoot 25 birds on January 16 1904 at Bantam. The piece also cites a Sunday Enquirer article exposing a swindling scheme in feather renovation with warnings to housewives to beware of feather fraud. New Year’s morning is marked by church bells and whistles at midnight.
A lengthy roundup lists Simon Bluestein and sister in Indianapolis, guests from Covington, Mt. Crab, Sardinia, Amelia, and Batavia visiting relatives and attending events. It mentions homecomings, hotel entertainments, a baby picture contest, an I O U F fair success, sled trips, and a testimonial about Foley’s Honey and Tar for lagrippe from Roy Kemp of Angola.
A joint meeting of teachers from Brown and Clermont counties occurs in Cadrge town on the third Saturday in January the 16th. Professor Cox of Xenia will deliver the principal address and an attractive programme is planned. A special car departs Carrel Street for Georgetown at 7 08 Saturday morning.
On Thursday January 14 starting at 10 oclock a.m. a sale of personal property will be offered at the home of John K West near Olive Branch. C W Von Gandy is the auctioneer. Items include household goods wagons harness farm and garden implements hay corn in shock milch cattle chickens and more. Terms easy.
Government examinations in Cincinnati cover hydrographic aid at salaries from $10 to $1,200 yearly on January 19 and 2. January 27-28 offer physician positions for Phillipine service with $1,200 to $1,800. February includes stenographer and typewriter roles requiring chemistry knowledge in agriculture at $50 monthly. Judge Tyler of Georgetown stops two pickpockets in Columbus during a Big Four car theft attempt, recovering his pocket book.
Monroe township tax books will be at Nice January 2, Nicholsville January 4, Hulington January 6, Laurel January 11, Pt Pleas ant January 12. McNeill, Collector, Laurel. Jardenniers and flower stands at J C Fugs Williamsburg. Money to loan at 6 percent from Fra zier Hicks Batavia. Full line of new furniture at Wim Schwab Batavia. W R Walker Attorney Batavia Building & Loan. Nelson Cramer Atty Batavia or Cincinnati. Xmas shopping at J C Urrs Williamsburg. Foley’s Honey and Tar sold by John Bunn. Ten shares Citizens’ Telephone stock for extension funds. F P Hamilton Cincinnati with Batavia branch open last Saturday of month. Guns at J C Funn’s Williamsburg. O T Robertson, dentist Milford. Gas service by L & O Robertson. Dr C P Gray moved to No 4 W Seventh St. Dr O F Fetter in same office. Dr Hill dentist at Cincinnati and Owensville monthly. Kaufman’s Liquor Store moved to Pearl and Sycamore, Cincinnati. Frencie Mustard. Dr J J Werner dentist to be in Batavia Clermont House December 27–31 and in Marathon January 8–19 1904.
Cough medicines other than Foley's Money and Tar may contain opiates causing constipation and safety concerns for children. Foley's Honey and Tar has no opiates and is promoted as safe. Also an ad seeks a trustworthy lady to manage county business with $20 weekly cash plus expenses. address Manager Ob Monon Bridge Chicago.
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