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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
8
Batavia news from January 1902 highlights shop sales and prices at Kline and Rapp Bros. local social notes include visits by Cliff Kain and family, Frank Bronk and others, and a dance at Jamieson’s Hall. It mentions a depot contract in Sardinia, rail freight changes by the N and W line, and a lecture by Dr. Newsome. The issue notes local juror lists, stockyard changes, a restaurant event, and a call for bids and improvements in Batavia.
The Bristol dean recalls a dinner remark by Admiral Boyle comparing shipwreck accounts to St Paul’s voyage. He notes that a captain of the royal navy would have faced court martial for such handling. Broadway Magazine’s January 1902 issue is praised as up-to-date with extensive content and a special calendar offer.
Court business shows amended petitions, demurrers withdrawn, and dismissals. Notable actions include Home Insurance Company case leave to amend, trust cancellations, alimony filings, and a jail sentence suspended in a liquor case with good behavior pledge.
Mrs Rowena Moore plans a handsome eight room residence on Wood street heated by furnace and wired for water and electric lights. The project is described as a fine improvement on the avenue and signals the era of modern homes. Rapp Bros Batavia advertise bargains on shoes boots and shirts at reduced prices. Volz's hotel in Cincinnati offers meals and lodging for locals and travelers. Kaufman’s Liquor Store announces relocation to 204 East Pearl Street Cincinnati with wines and medicines. Monty To LOAN seeks mortgage loans from 200 to 2000 cents?
Farmers begin maple sugar production ahead of peak season as warm sunny days bring favorable weather. The text notes blue jays visiting caves and arbors while some birds drift northward from the roam column to events like Charleston exposition and New Orleans Mardi Gras.
Mt Holly reports Thomas Danby ill while visitors arrive from Cincinnati Newport and Amelia. Measles recovery for Elmer Rising and a New Year gathering hosted by the Edwards and Houser families. Erysipelas hospitalizes Mrs Will Kincaid. a lost gold breast pin near John Moerlein and Christian chapel seeks return by Aggie Moerielo.
The report lists several marriage licenses issued recently including Arthur Ferree and Maggie Mitchell of Monterey Owensville. J H Beagle and Matilda Hortemagy of Glen Este. Lucian Neal and Abbie May Brooks of Brown County. John Vanderman and Ella Fryer of Sim's Station Williamsburg. Joseph Barngrover and Ella Watson of Bethel. Levi Knabb and Ethel Miles of Pt Pleasant. Henry Fuhr and Wilhemina Case of Mason Ohio and Williamsburg. Also notes a warning tale about a young wife baking on a worthless stove and an advertisement for J C Fuhr steel ranges with upcoming dentist visits through January 1902 in multiple towns.
Miss Cora Dick and family visits noted along with James Howard and Marian visiting his mother. Several divorce actions listed including Kate Apple vs Samuel Apple alleging extreme cruelty and requests for custody. Martha Kila Riley vs Samuel Riley and Mary J Crawford vs Charles A Crawford. Also money claims involving Mary Gesina VanCamp vs John T. Lintels and Milford Building & Loan Co. vs Julia and Frank O Connor.
Daily through train for Roanoke Richmond Norfolk and all points on and in the Norfolk and Western Railway. Palima sleepers from Portsmouth.
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