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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1914
Page
8
Local items report visits and guests in Batavia by Jennie Glancy, W Rufus Walker, Bert Huntington, Maude McKinnie, Marie Dore, and others. Bank stockholder meeting, lodge installation, church meetings, and notices of loans, licenses, and town trips are noted alongside ads and personal updates. A wood theft warning and public notices close the column.
The Batavia Building and Loan Association reports a cash shortage with requests for 86,000 more dollars than on hand. The old board of directors is re-elected and Frank White will serve as president with T. P. Breeding as secretary and O. B. I as treasurer for the coming year.
The document itemizes a long list of county disbursements including labor, supplies, lumber, repairs, fuel, burial costs, and infirmary bills. Recipients include individuals such as Jennie Titus, M. Griffith, L. Kennedy, A. Mulloy, and firms like Bechtols Pharmacy and Fridman Lumber Co, with totals covering bridge work, probate supplies, and relief expenditures across Lucas County.
Mrs. Maggie Rivers, colored, died at her home on Friday with burial set for Sunday at Union Cemetery. Two Georgetown businessmen were arrested last week for selling cigarettes to minors under 18, each pleading guilty and fined 25 dollars plus costs by the probate judge. The notice urges licensure for tobacco sales to prevent minors from obtaining cigarettes or tobacco products.
The revival meetings at the M E church are well attended with strong interest. On Sunday night Major P M Ashburn spoke to a large, attentive crowd about his travels in China. He has visited nearly every civilized country and will soon depart for Panama where he will be stationed for a period. He is the eldest son of Dr and Mrs A W Ashburn of this place.
The State Automobile License Department announced a halt on the new chauffeur license law. The law, which would require examinations and raise the fee from $2 to $8, is suspended temporarily until the supreme court rules on the Warnes automobile law. Chauffeurs remain licensed but not examined.
Columbus Auditor Donahey announces the annual transactions report for the past year. He will forward a copy on request, urging residents to obtain a copy and stay informed about state finances.
C A Gearhart of the Ohio Experimental Station will attend the Owensville Corn Show on January 17 1914 to assist in judging and to deliver an address. Prof Andrews of Cincinnati chairman of the agricultural committee of the Chamber of Commerce will speak on his Washington trip with the Corn Boys. Don t miss it.
Ww Palmer of Olive Branch at Shadeland will sell two mares a Jersey cow wagons harness and farm implements hay carts and more at 1 p m January 17 Usual terms H R Sweet auctioneer Lot Hulick clerk George Woods will offer at his residence near Stonelick on the James L Brown form at 9 30 a m Monday January 19 cows wagons plows harrows drills 150 bushels of corn 280 shocks of fodder straw and other articles Usual terms H R Sweet auctioneer Lot Hulick clerk
W. S. Baird aged 80 years 4 months 9 days died December 28 1913 at Lindale Ohio where he had lived with his daughter Mrs Harry Haggerty. He was born August 19 1833 and spent his life in Russellville as a druggist and cattle dealer. He leaves a widow Elvira A Lilly two sons and two daughters predeceased him. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Russellville conducted by Rev Gilmore and Rev Laird with his daughter and two grandchildren mourning.
A letter from John P. Scallon of Franklin County thanks L L Johnson and the Ohio Farmers Insurance Co for promptly settling a fire loss on his dwelling. The note defends the company against claims of delayed payments and highlights courteous handling of the claim.
An opening for a reliable agent to secure territory in Clermont county for the sale of fertilizers manufactured by The American Agricultural Chemical Company. Address P O box 398 Batavia Ohio. Agents invited. Prices quoted on ingredients.
Examinations for teachers will be held on the first Saturday each month unless it is a holiday, then the following Saturday. Pupils’ exams occur on the third Saturday of April and May. Four-year provisional certificate seekers should consult the clerk before applying. Examinations in Batavia, Ohio. H. C. Aultman president, B. T. Vavis vice president, S. Bagby clerk.
The Ohio Farmers Insurance Co offices relocate to the Courier Building at No. 3 East Market Street Clermont County. L. L. Johnson named new agent to meet clients and handle business promptly. Johnson's address listed as O. D. Neatavia Ohio with Bell telephone 152.
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