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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1904
Page
1
Court records and notes appear in a public display with entries showing mixed outcomes. The items include reflections on Cupid’s role in social exchanges and commentary on both pleased and sorrowful moments observed in courtside notices.
The Common Pleas Court docket includes verdict for defendant in Farmers's & Shippers' Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Co. vs. Thalman, multiple divorces and custody rulings, appearances and orders of sale, security for costs, and numerous administ rator final accounts. Also shows notices of appeal, distribution of costs, and new cases including partition petitions and guardianship actions.
Final accounts filed for Marehy and Morgan Utter guardian of Mary Ann Utter. Marriage licenses issued for Edward D. VanHorn 28 and Elizabeth B. Downey 12. c. W. Kirgan 60 of Amelia to Flora B. Kehoe 82 of Olive Branch. Squire Smith.
A sequence of transfers records Emma Rogers Prickett to G M Conover and others, with parcels in Goshen New Richmond Bethel Amelia Tate townships Milford and Batavia. Prices range from 0 to 2400 dollars and include numerous lots tracts out-lots and additions.
In a special session the board approved numerous bills and allowances for county operations. Items include payments to the clerk, jail, engineers, soldiers relief, and various contractors. The auditor was directed to solicit turnpike proposals and to meet Hamilton county officials regarding Milford bridge traction crossing. Adjourned to January 19. DeWitt's Little Early Risers advertised.
Mothers club discusses how to acquire storytelling and the value of great literature for mothers. Presentations on influence of good biographies at home reading habits and preventing sensational reading by children. Speakers include Mrs Anderson Mrs Billman Mrs McTommy Mrs Johnson and Mrs Sullivan.
Ad copy touts Bucklen’s Amica Salve as a cure for cuts, wounds, bruises, burns, and piles with claims of rapid relief. Mentions Amelia Drug Co. in Amelia and Nash’s Pharmacy in Batavia as sellers.
W Pearson of Georgetown prepares for a celebration marking the 8th anniversary of his father’s birth. The elder Pearson is noted as the only man in the state who voted for Andrew Jackson for President, with Brown county residents also supporting Jackson. The piece recalls Jackson’s 1829 inauguration and his death at 78, and reflects on a Columbus banquet honoring the veteran politician.
Clermont Publishing Company announces a new board for the Courier as the Clermont Democrat attacks the change to disrupt Republicans. Judge W W Prather elected president, but declined to serve. roles overlap with retiring board. The piece accuses Penn Williams, Bambach, and county office seekers of fraud. insists the Courier will pursue recovery of public funds.
The Laurel community hosted the first annual Farmers Institute January 8–9 led by president B T Gardner. State speakers Laylin and Thomas offered practical farming guidance. local talents provided music and recitations. Plans are under way for a second session with the full corps of officers re-elected and two new executive members added.
W C Tatman argues country teachers face heavier workloads and smaller pay due to eight grades and limited months. He urges reform to raise salaries, provide libraries and apparatus, and tailor textbooks to rural needs to improve education and reduce burdens on teachers.
Alexander C. Brown of Goshen township died January 7 1901 after a failed Oklahoma City visit. He served four years in the Civil War with the second O V I endured prison time and survived the Sultana disaster. He is buried with military honors in Mediapolis, Iowa, where his wife and eldest daughter lie. His three children survive. sister and brother-in-law J Q Roberts attended the funeral.
Mrs Sophia Schwab widow of Rev F Schwab died Friday January 8 1904 at son in law Charles Schubert Boston Ohio aged 67 4 18 Born August 26 1836 in Bavaria Germany emigrated to the United States in 1841 She married Rev F Schwab December 2 1856 who died 1896 Funeral Tuesday January 12 at the AB Haren Batavia vault at Citizens cemetery Also notes praise for Clermont county artist Mrs J Cleug Wright with portrait descriptions and orders advised
Coughs colds and constipation note that many remedies contain opiates causing constipation and safety concerns, especially for children. Foley s Honey and Tar contains no opiates and is described as safe and effective, sold by John Bunn MD.
First National Bank at New Richmond names directors Frank Davis R W Dooham W M Fridman Joseph Clas gens L B Fridman J D Fee George W Mc Marthy with Davis as president L B Fridman as vice president and G W McMurehy as cashier in the bank organization.
Lou Buerkle, noted stockman, reports from Tom Corcoran of the Cincinnati Reds a New Year chase at New Haven. Two of Buerkle’s beagles, sold to Corcoran, led the pack by five minutes with Dante and Virgil named for the hounds. Corcoran praises the dogs as first-time chasers.
An report from Lorado describes a revival at the Church of the Disciples of Christ in Lorado conducted by Evangelist Clarence Mitchell of Lima assisted by Rev J D Lawrence of Lima. Despite a blizzard, nightly services draw big crowds and thirteen baptisms occurred Monday night with more converts expected.
Mrs Mary Hatfield of Tyndall Bon Homme County South Dakota writes to her people explaining life in the region. The town sits near Minnesota and Nebraska with about 2000 people, seven churches, banks and busy commerce. Her husband is pastor of a Congregational church and she praises the climate grazing country and vigorous community.
Farmers and wagoners protest granting traction franchises to lay tracks on Milford bridge arguing trolley cars endanger lives and property. They claim the bridge was built for wagons and horsemen and old piers could be reused, avoiding heavy costs to reinforce the road bridge.
The Courier seeks a respectable married couple without children and no fixed residence to provide a permanent home. The woman should do ordinary housework in a small family and the man to perform light duties and odd chores as needed. Apply to Dr. C. Bell in Amelia, Ohio for details.
Mayor jokes that J S Hulick will answer to the name Dennis until new organization. He fills the vacancy created by Harry Dennis's resignation on the council committee, prompting smiles from the solemn city fathers.
Yorktown Arkansas January the eleventh physician Leland William son M D declares Dodd's Kidney Pills superior to other kidney medicines. He notes twenty years in malarial districts and reports consistent success treating kidney disease back pain gout rheumatism and inflammation. He asserts the pills restore kidneys and purify the blood, yielding prompt cures.
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