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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1889
Page
8
Batavia Ohio scene reports Superintendent Mefford begins duty March 1 at the infirmary and local business rivals face economic headwinds. Divorces, new brick works in New Richmond, and plans for electric lights in Batavia abound amid rail and school funding talk. Ohio counties ponder pensions offices and municipal growth as Milford boosts prosperity and Batavia eyes development.
Zion Baptist Church has called Rev. George Jones of Harrisburg to the charge and he will deliver an introductory sermon on the upcoming Sunday. He will also oversee the Georgetown church, preaching there on February 4. Jones is agent for the Cleveland Gazette, promoting colored interests in the South. Mrs Ruth Davis moves to Cincinnati tomorrow to reside in a rented elegant house for Clermont friends. Several newly elected M. E. Sunday school officers for 1889 listed. A luncheon at the Nichols residence benefited the Presbyterian church, raising around a dozen dollars. Frank Miley of Amelia now runs a milling business near Union Chapel. Con M. H. Frreen, of Pueblo, plans to settle in Holyoke with his wife and daughter. George F. Baum of the Palace Livery Stable remains at his post serving visitors. D. D. Barr, brother of James Barr, returned home from Cincinnati ill after medical studies. For sale grocery stands in Batavia center, inquiries at office or Box 32.
Mrs. T. P. White of New Richmond is extremely ill. Mrs. Samuel Titus of Elmwood thanks readers for interesting papers. Mrs. Maggie Foster of Kenton visits friends in Jackson township. Al Coons and family from Cincinnati guests of the Hamilton House. Parker Donaldson of New Richmond to take fine bred dogs to Columbus beach show next month. Halsey Harvey of Milford ill and moving to Arizona for health. Ww. I. Prather of Felicity was a welcome visitor last week. Cap Weaver seen in town on business, then left for an early train. Herman Rust of Owensville, student at Lebanon Normal, died of pneumonia in his rooms, age about 23, exemplary youth.
To Mr and Mrs O N Apesas a son weighing twelve pounds was born January 18 1889 with Dr A W Ash burn in attendance.
Notices record several 1889 wedding events with names and locations. George Hie Robertson of Cincinnati weds Kate M. Bradley at the bride’s home near Halington. William Basing weds Lina ain at Williamsburg. Urban G. Preset weds Laura CLean at Aberdeen. John Richards weds Georgia Varley at Williamsburg.
Market price list for Batavia with per pound and per dozen rates. Readable items show butchery and grocery entries such as bread and breakfast meats. exact quantities and prices are partially obscured. The corrected weekly edition by Wendell Kline includes miscellaneous entries for Bran and other staples.
Typhoid illness in Miss Minnie Parvin and social notes from Mt Carmel including weddings guests and club events. The Indian Hill dramatic club to present Enlisted for the War at Mt Carmel Grange Hall with church meetings set to start January 28. Local officers installed at Mt Carmel Lodge No 10 IOOF and various residents moving, visiting, and social happenings around town. Over 100 couples attend a large Saturday night party with guests from multiple nearby communities.
E Bainbridge in Clay county Texas cites success with Electric Bitters for malaria and jaundice while D L Wilcoxson of Horse Cave Kentucky credits it for saving his life from illness. The ad claims the remedy wards off and cures malaria and treats kidney liver and stomach disorders. Available at J B Walker Williamsburg and W R Walker Batavia for 50c and 1.
State of Ohio Clermont County notice lists administrators executors guardians trustees and assignees filing accounts and vouchers for settlement. continued for exceptions to Monday February 4 1880. William Howard administrator of John Kugler estate final George S Gatch executor of Samuel Simpson estate final T O Ashburn trustee of Ann Wayland estate partial B F Moyer and S R Fairfield executors of Charles Robinson Jr estate partial William W Prather Probate Judge.
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a pure medicine curing liver and kidney diseases, acne, rashes, malaria, constipation, and indigestion. Mentions vendors in several towns and a Lyceum event next Friday and Saturday with Crescent troupe. Notes visits by E R South and J C Molloy, and Minas Jonnie Ebersole visiting Cincinnati relatives.
A long list of local events includes Elvira Randal and Mrs. Backus in Cincinnati visits, Rev. Campbell leading protracted meetings with new members, bridge work by L Evanshine, and many social gatherings in Felicity and surrounding towns. Updates include church activities, arrivals, illnesses, travel, entertainments, and upcoming meetings across Camp Dennison M E church, Miamiville, and nearby communities.
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