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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
8
Batavia notes report visitors from Cincinnati Milford and Williamsburg. A Western show at the Comet features Cowboys against Indians with 5 and 10 cent admissions. The Batavia Woman's Club and Amenal C O F lodge schedule events. several residents are ill or traveling. local school and tax issues appear.
The Batavia publisher warns patrons to avoid mailing cash and to use checks or money orders due to losses. It also reports local moves and occupancy changes among residents and families, noting scarce vacant property in Batavia.
January 25 gathering at Mrs Harry Parnell's home featured music, a secretary report, and roll call tied to A Helpful Thought for the New Year. Mrs Alva Brown gave a talk on Our Children’s Reading, followed by Country Club No 60 founder Mrs Keach and a lively discussion. The club emphasized quality over quantity with Current Events and music to close as 1917 motto urged daily effort.
At the Williamsburg Grange on Saturday January 20 Deputy State Master Nichols installed Master Fred Schilling Overseer J A Hilton Lecturer Minnie Wise Steward Harry Parnell Assistant Chas K E Miller Chaplain A R Brown Treasurer George Rogers Secretary James Musgrove Gate Keeper Harley Walker Ceres Ruth Musgrove Pomona Edith Mudge Flora Violet Walker Lady Assistant Steward Bessie Miller. The event included brief remarks from Deputy Nichols Postmaster W A Johnson and several new officers, followed by an oyster supper and a large attendance with visitors.
Washington reports the 1916 gross value of farm crops and animal products at 18.449 billion dollars, the highest on record. Prices stayed high despite lower crop production, with crops valued at 9.111 billion and animal products at 4.888 billion, surpassing 1915 and 1914 totals.
In northern Fayette County about 120 farmers and residents form two squads to hunt rats through late January. The aim is to reduce a growing pest problem, with a banquet planned for the losing team after month’s end. Clermont County meanwhile holds fox drives when pests rise.
County commissioners of Butler decide to pave the Dixie highway with brick from Middletown to the Warren county line and from Middletown to Franklin and send the recommendation to State Highway Commissioner Cowen.
Fred Miller 2 miles west of Bata via will sell horses cows farm implements corn oats hay and furniture on February 3 at 9 a m Usual terms See large bills H R Sweet auctioneer T Drummond 1 mile southeast of Lindale on Lindale and Laurel pike February 8 at 10 a m offers entire farming outfit horses cows hogs farm implements corn hay furniture Usual terms See bills for particulars
Manchester noted for its button industry with shells gathered from the river and buttons produced locally. The factory is nearly blocked with unfinished buttons, about twenty tons awaiting shipment to Amsterdam New York for punching and finishing. Local capacity is six tons per week, with shells enough in the yards to sustain operation into spring.
The Southern Star Council No. 174 N O W A M will hold a dance at Glen Rose hall Glen Rose on Wednesday night February 21 1917 General admission 25c Prizes of 2 50 in gold for the lucky ticket holder Music by Shockley and Tiemann piano drums and saxophone.
J R Moore of Lost Valley Georgia reports taking Chamberlains Cough Remedy cures his hacking cough and colds. He notes the remedy is most effectual and that the cough disappears after using it. Obtainable everywhere.
Robert W. Christie, born February 4, 1871 near Marathon, died January 28, 1917 near Muskegon Michigan at age 45 years 11 months 19 days. He married Vivian Jacquet on March 12, 1908, and they had five children Carolyn Robert Eugene Emerson Olivia with Carolyn dying in infancy. He joined the Methodist church early, taught the young ladies Sabbath class, and shared strong Christian faith before his death.
A compiled notice details transfers of parcels and lots in Wayne Edenton Union Milford and Batavia townships among others. Buyers include Manville Lyon J W McMurphy C W Ross Ella S Ford and many more with prices ranging from 1 to 6000.
The article advises a daily cold prevention routine including a sponge bath with a mild temperature and keeping the window open at night. It claims these practices reduce frequent colds. When illness occurs it recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and emphasizes quick relief. Obtainable everywhere.
William Jennings Bryan voiced strong support for woman suffrage at a noon luncheon hosted by the Ohio State Woman Suffrage Association at the Athletic Club. About 250 women applauded as he framed suffrage as a moral defense for families and children, while noting dissenters would soon be sidelined. Governor Cox attended and joined in the applause.
The U B church holds Sunday school at 9 30 with preaching by Iohn M and a Young People's evening program at 7. Owensville U B church offers English preaching Sunday evening. Presbyterians hold Sunday school at 9 45 worship at 10 30 with prayer meeting at 7 30 Wednesday. All welcome.
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