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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1902
Page
8
An assorted Batavia newspaper item advertises stock sales at Johnson Stables on the third Saturday each month and notes money to loan on farm property or mortgage. It promotes waterproof stock, fencing materials, carriage wheels, and various local services from Rapp Bros and others.
The House taxation committee reported a Brannock measure favorably to correct duplicate land taxes held by railroad firms. An amendment by the judiciary panel grants interurban street car conductors police powers. A separate Brannock bill proposes $500 to the widow and children of William Willis, killed in the Washington riot, following a $1000 prior appropriation. Also a proposal lets justices of the peace demand costs in civil actions.
Henry Schlotman longtime Hamilton County Republican leader and former sheriff died at his Loveland farm Saturday January 25 1902 He was born in Hanover Germany in 1835 and came to the United States at age 15 He became a wealthy manufacturer and held various public offices He was blinded eleven years ago and leaves five children Funeral was held yesterday from the Mortuary chapel in the German Protestant cemetery at Walnut Hills.
A committee from the Improvement Club travels to the city to finalize a deal for locating a beer factory. The proposal includes a $4,000 building with five years free rent and $5,000 in cash. The plant expects full orders and about 100 workers, with a shoe factory also under consideration.
The 29th semi annual dividend meeting for employees is set for February 1 at 1 45 p m in Ivorydale with invited guests transported and a formal dinner. Local residents Batavia and West Virginia connections mentioned alongside community notices and ads.
Rev. Davis of Lane Seminary preached Sunday morning and evening at Monterey in place of Mr. Billman who conducted services. He delivered two excellent sermons.
A sensational ad proclaims a Home Gold Cure that supposedly cures alcoholism at home without publicity. It claims guaranteed results, low price, and is marketed to wives and children to help end the drinking problem with physician support and worldwide shipping.
A Batavia merchant recalls a country woman who visited his store and learned how electric lighting works. She notes country families rely on candles and oil, while city residents enjoy electric halls and clubs paid by Batavian prosperity. The exchange highlights rural contrasts with urban progress and curiosity about power.
Grand July Report details jury session last week with indictments on shooting to kill assault to kill and burglary petit larceny theft and concealing stolen property among cited cases. The petit jury also notes repairs needed at the jail and sets February 10 for the next panel.
The Clermont County Agricultural Society board met at the Hamilton House to reorganize for 1902. Officers include President Geo W Burnet New Richmond Vice President George Smyser Belfast Treasurer J O Rapp Owensville Secretary John Rowan Blowville.
Corner Main and Second streets Batavia location central. Modern house offers twenty large airy rooms and fine service with a large yard, fruit trees, flowers and shade. Includes roomy feed stable carriage house and every convenience. Sold by Fred J Kline proprietor.
5 Per Cent Money to Loan on first mortgage security. Address NELSON B CRAMER, Alty., Batavia, O., or 41 East 4th st., Fosdick Building, Cincinnati, Ohio. , now 21st
The Castoria manufacturers announce heavy spending to promote the Chas H Fletcher signature and warn that counterfeits harm children. Parents are urged to verify the genuine bottle bears Fletcher's facsimile signature, a mark used for over thirty years. Also note stock sales at Johnson stables for summer transport needs.
An advertisement argues grain fed horses are vigorous while grass fed are weak and links feeding to child vitality. It claims Scott's Emulsion improves appetite, digestion, and growth in ill or anemic children, boasting the product as a strong medicine and promising free samples from Scott and Bowne.
A local ad notes that for every 10 cent purchase at Kline's customers receive a rebate stamp and secure a fine present with them.
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