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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1904
Page
5
J A Gruenenfelder of Grantfork Illinois extols Hair Splits T for thirty years and recommends Ayer s Hair Vigor as a preventive and remedy. The ad promises one dollar bottles, states druggists supply, and offers express shipment from nearest office in Lowell Massachusetts.
CROSSTOWN reports evangelistic services to resume Friday January 29 at W H Ireton's. Local social updates mention Mr and Mrs James Caldwell hosting a Cincinnati grandson and C Reed buying a farm near Felicity in Clermont. Doyle Malott of Midland City visited town. Willie Ireton visited Frank in Cincinnati. Includes 100 dollar reward for catarrh cure and endorsements for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with local retailers named.
Griswold spent a week visiting relatives in Cincinnati and Georgetown. George Meek of Newtonville visited Dan Shaffer on Sunday. Lewis Bishop of Vera Cruz visited his grandfather. Meana and Gauche filled their ice house last week. Rev J A Lawrence of Lima will preach the Christian church in February. The L P F society met with Mrs Mary Griswold. Wilbur Curlies owns a new buggy. Augusta Clancy recently visited Miss Mabel Hadley.
Mrs Johnanna Soderholm of Fergus Falls Minnesota dislocated her shoulder and after a swift reduction by a surgeon she suffered pain. Her son bought Chamberlains Pain Balm which quickly relieved pain and helped her sleep for days. He then recommended it to others and it is sold by all druggists.
Delayed Pleasant Valley column notes Bart White and daughters and Henry Schwable and daughter at Disciples church Lorado last Sunday evening. Warren Moorehead family and Mrs. Sarah Hartmen entertained Friday at John Yeager home Osborn with a fine dinner and music. Ed Dunam family from Fayetteville visited relatives here last Saturday. J W Snell family spent Sunday in Monterey. A social event is planned January 30 at the Monterey schoolhouse by the Monterey Presbyterian ladies and society. pie sale to raise funds, attendees urged to bring and buy pies.
The advertisement promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve from E. O. DeWitt & Co Chicago as a remedy for piles eczema burns and skin diseases. It warns of counterfeit products and urges asking for DeWitts the genuine sold by John Bunn & Son.
BE. M. Burns and Dr. Cunningham attended the State meeting of the Board of Health at Columbus last Thursday. Court Brunson returned to Hamilton after visiting relatives here. Norman Bishop suffers a badly mashed foot from a telephone pole fall. Miss Maude Dillinger of Walnut Hill visits friends. Frank Doughman of the Cincinnati post office recently stayed with his parents. The sock social at the town hall was a financial success. Rev. G. M. Fulton conducts revival services at the MBE church. G. M. Canover bought the hotel from Mrs. Anna McMullen and will take charge about Feb 1. Scott of West Carrollton visited the Bowser family. F. L. Yeoman rents the Colville property north of town and will reside there.
The March 1 report details Rev. G M Fulton leading a revival at Goshen M E Church with 17 accessions and a gifted organ from the Holmes family and Dr and Mrs D Lyman. It also mentions farm purchase by J H Ferson, visits by residents, and ongoing church fundraising efforts and prayers for conversions. ABucklen Amica Salve advertisement closes.
Mrs B H Kirgan attended a funeral in Cleves. Miss Rose Archer traveled to Washington after a dispatch about her sister’s illness. Mrs Elijah Mattox mourns her sister, wife of Rev W W Liston of Delaware Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs Aden Nash of Batavia visited Mrs Nash’s father Walter B Bert. Mrs Theodore Bennett hosted a dinner for Mrs Mattox, Mrs Kirgan, Mrs Humphries, and Mrs Weller Bennett of Tabasco. Ada Mattox visits Tusculum. Clarence Kirgan and Arthur Mattox were hosted by the Keisters. Lipps is moving from Archer farm. W H Montjar will occupy the vacated property.
B F Hare of Miami Cycle and Mfg Co Middletown suffered ten years with dyspepsia spent hundreds on medicine and doctors. He tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after reading an ad and felt better after the second dose. After two bottles he is stronger and recommends it to others. Sold by John Bunn & Son.
The town reports a minor ice break on the East fork and no serious damage. T R Hartman from Williamsburg delivered maps here last Saturday. Mr Clark and son of Cincinnati visited Arandall hotel. C W Caldwell and Zack Bronk repaired Caldwell's Main street home and may rent it to mail carrier Murphy. Harry and Ben South of Wilmington and H Anderson family are mentioned. J B Cover and wife of Monterey called on friends. Rev Winkler started a meeting series extending beyond the week due to high interest. A large number of horses passed through town en route to the Cincinnati market. Milt Malebury of Zionsville and Truman Jordan of Ecentuo attended church. The I C O F lodge installed officers for the year with a Loveland district deputy present.
The family of Mrs. M. L. Babbitt of Bargerton Tennessee witnessed her decline despite doctors and remedies as consumption advanced. Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption brought immediate relief and, with continued use, cured her. Bottles 50c and 1. Trial bottles free at Amelia Drug Co. Amelia and Nash's Pharmacy Batavia.
Mt Holly announces Harry Lytle purchased a one hundred acre farm two miles above Williamsburg on Mt Crab turnpike and will move March first. Cyrus Fairfield dies at his Merom Indiana home January 21 aged eighty six. He once ran a general store at Amelia and rests in Merom cemetery. Fred Warren becomes mall order dept manager for Talking Machine Co in Cincinnati starting duties Monday. Pingree Hair and son Allie rent Ruth Fagin's farm. Charles Houser visits from St Bernard. Charles Fairfield moves from Merom to Las Cruces New Mexico. Mrs J D White and Dorothy visit city. Ed Gardner of Hotel Rand visits family. Wm Stickle reports horse loss.
A note urges avoiding serious bronchial or lung troubles from a neglected cough. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as providing security against cold complications, sold by John Bunn, M. D.
A schedule notes meetings at the Universalist church from February 4 to 7 with the pastor aided by Rev. Mr. Thornton of Blanchester. The text also mentions several social visits and guests including Miss Julia Perkins at Amelia, Penny of Cincinnati visiting Miss Brazier, and other local residents visiting relatives.
Yorktown Ark January 18. Dr Leland Williamson testified before Justice H E Green Montgomery county that Dodd's Kidney Pills cured numerous kidney ailments as shown by Case No 1 Henry Hall Sr 48 American treated for malaria hematuria fever and kidney inflammation with recovery after two months of pill use
Lula Bretter returns to Avlants Georgia after month with her parents Mr and Mrs C Meir and Mr and Mrs N Bell. 20th wedding anniversary celebrated at Summerside. Perry Silvers listed as sick. Miss Jennie Forbes guest of Lippe relatives. Mr Thorborn of Cincinnati spent Sunday here. Miss Ruth Wood resumes teaching after illness. Alma Mier entertained by brother in Grosbeck. One Minute Cough Cure advertised with claims and local seller John Bunn & Son.
Dentistry ad promotes first class work with full warranties and no charge if mouth fit fails. Office hours vary seasonally from 11 to 4 and 9 to 4, closed Sundays and Saturday afternoons. Replacements provided if fillings come out, urging patronage from Amelia residents.
Dewit's Early Risers touted as the famous little pills for coughs colds and constipation. The ad warns that many cough medicines contain opiates causing constipation and safety concerns, especially for children, and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe non-constipating alternative sold by John Bunp M D.
Lancaster and Bethel residents visit relatives and run errands across Cincinnati and nearby towns. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Saunders hosting Dr. Worden, Dora Knight’s Bethel trip, property deals, measles cases, and multiple calls on friends Saturdays and Sundays.
The second quarterly Laure charge meeting will be held at Spring Grove church Saturday and Sunday January 30 and 31. Presiding Elder Spabr will preach Saturday at 2 30 and Sunday morning at 10 with communion after preaching. Local residents and visitors from Bethel New Richmond Laurel Kik Lick and Lindale attend activities and social visits in the period.
Mr Geo Dolen and son Howard visited relatives in Cincinnati recently. Roscoe Fisher has returned from Darke county and is sick under Dr Behymer care. John Gearlsop of Madeira visits his mother Angeline Garrison. Mrs Jessie Smith entertains Akron visitors. Mrs Sherman Fitzpatrick stays with sister Mrs Vance Rose. Chas Seitters sold farm to Steven of Covington. Cash Slater of Summerside called on friends. Young people enjoyed a gathering at Miss Anna Dolen’s home. Fred Rhinehart visited uncle George Lippe at Ten Mile. Edgar Liget of Nicholeville visited cousin Mrs Stephen Parvin. Chas Seitters moved to Dayton. Hooper Lindsey purchased Horace Hair property near Lindale and will move. Perry Gerrison visited Moore’s school. Grigsby Parvin of Nine-Mile spent night with cousin Gus Parvin. Howard and Rona Dolen received a phonograph from father. Oyster supper at Miss Dora Parvin’s. The note on consumption stresses early proper treatment. Foley’s Honey and Tar is recommended by John Bunn MD.
W O Lindsey and family moved to New Richmond on Monday. Mrs Olive Applegate of Branch Hill visits her mother Mrs Silcott who is feeble. Clayton Hancock moved to the Gilloway property last week. George Butler ill near California departure, staying with brother Jono. Harvey Fagin recovering from a hand injury at Laycock Furniture. Prof Will Ireton and Miss Hattie Hutson spent the weekend with relatives. Charles Goler of Washington visits family. Vandals poison Ned the dog of Mrs G W Temple. Mrs Jacob Denham visiting daughter Mrs Will Stevens. Homer Fagin of the 15th U S Cavalry returned from the Philippines. Enlistment term ends in February. William Banister of Bethel guest of Kenda. Thomas Windsor in feeble health. Raymond Butler returns home from Warren county. Mrs Mary Wolf and son Harold visiting Elmwood.
Winter weather keeps transit steady on the suburban line with solid patronage. Milton lodge Odd Fellows attended by many initiated in the second degree. Revival meetings begin at the M E church led by Rev J Crum. Public high school opens with limited turnout. other grades closed due to a measles epidemic. Amelia Gun Club held a practice tournament on the Gaskins farm Saturday afternoon. Lumber arrives for an Odd Fellows building extension. work to begin when weather allows. Cyrus Fairfield dies at Merom Indiana January 21. former prominent local merchant. Dr F P Witham of Withamsville was in town on business last week. Acquire Daley of Pierce township visited Saturday. Harry Hutson of Bethel transacted business Monday.
Warranted and money refunded if not satisfied after two thirds used. Claims best remedy for la grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Pleasant and safe to take and prevents cold from turning into pneumonia. All druggists.
Fred Rapp Jr remains seriously disabled by blood poison in one hand but is now able to go out again. William Thompson, now with Russell Morgan Co Norwood, spends a few days with his family. A well drilling machine tied up here for three months awaits unloading or instruction, railroad storage at 1 per day accruing to the contracting parties. T A Pinkham and wife attended the district Grange meeting at Mt Varme January 16.
An article warns that some colds can be dangerous and progress to lung infection. It endorses Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and Golden Medical Discovery for symptoms and suggests the Common Sense Medical Adviser book available by mail with stamps.
Samuel Jackson died at his home in Miami Ville on Saturday night January 23 1904 at age eight after a several month heart ailment. The obituary notes four weeks in bed with La Grippe and mentions a letter from Roy Kemp of Angola Ind praising Foley's Honey and Tar. Substitutes are discouraged and the medicine is sold by John Bunn MD.
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills for stomach and liver relief and cure. It notes 260 at Amelia Drug Co in Amelia and Nash's Pharmacy in Batavia. Also mentions Major James B. Wallace of Milford elected president of a Cincinnati real estate exchange, praising his capability.
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