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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1914
Page
8
Reads like a compact community column listing marriages visits and family news. Mentions stores closing for July 4, travel to Cedar Point, weddings in Olive Branch and Hamilton, and local visits from Dayton Moscow and Dayton residents. It notes Miss Hannah Danby teaching Nine Mile school and deaths in Glen Este with funeral times.
An OCR fragment shows a medical ad style plea featuring J J Werner dentist and a claim about Castoria. It appears to be a vintage advertisement line promoting a children's remedy with limited legible context. The readable portion emphasizes a call to use Fletcher's Castoria for children.
Samuel Warman aged 12 died at Tunnel Millag and his funeral was held at Five Mile on Saturday. He leaves a widow and children. Union services on the lawn near the M E church Sundays in July and August at 7:30. Rev. Simpson to preach next Sunday night. Clermont teachers received state certificates at Columbus last week. Budock Blood Bitters advertised for health. Lewis N. Frankie of Atlanta Idaho and Miss Anna R. Chaney of Williamsburg Township married by Rev. Burdeau at the M E parsonage Tuesday morning. They left on the morning train for their western home. Bula wife of Chas. Gunderley died after tuberculosis at 31. Funeral by D A Lodge. burial at Batavia Union cemetery. Sympathy extended to the family.
Elizabeth Frances Gillen Kirgan died in June 1914 at age 75 after twelve years of invalidism. She was born May 29 1889 in Jeffersonville Indiana lived much of her life near Mt Holly and Amelia. She was married to Aaron B Kirgan and survived by four children Edward Louis Nellie and Mrs Harry White. She joined the M B E church in youth and later the Bethel Wesleyan church. She was a devoted mother and patient in suffering with limited mobility in her last years awaiting reunion with loved ones.
Reverend Lanks relates a thunderstorm visit to Brother Meeks who was struck by lightning while lighting a fire. Meeks survived with scorch marks and a bemused remark to his wife suggesting he hurried to please, prompting the minister to doubt his sanctification. The World reports on local clergy and doubtful piety.
The article notes the simple field uniform of Russian soldiers, with winter sheep skin underlayers and summer white dress. It describes the heavy load each march carries, about 66 pounds for the infantry and 119 pounds for cavalry kit, yet praises the Muscovite stamina to march long distances without rest and strike quickly.
The Russian emperor Alexander III sought to curb drinking in the army. An inebriated officer on a St Petersburg boulevard faced swift punishment until the czar met him in his open carriage. The officer saluted and claimed he was taking a drunk subordinate to the barracks, and the emperor pardoned him.
The diary notes by Macaulay describe selling 12,000 copies of History of England as a sign of rising fame. He recalls comparisons to Scott and Byron sales and Thackeray’s remark about public interest shifting to his work. The piece reflects 19th century publishing bravado.
A mother scolds Willy for lying and warns him of a grim fate involving a one eyed man and a moon journey to punish falsehoods. The dialogue emphasizes honesty and child discipline in a cautionary, old fashioned tone.
The passage tracks historical resolutions by Doctor Johnson and others pledging to rise early, with dates from 1760 to 1774 showing a shift toward earlier waking times. It notes science debates on optimal sleep, acknowledging varying needs and opinions on health and youth.
A detective questions a woman about a breakfast scene and a twisted cat in the parlor, while her husband, a night watchman, winds the clock at home after a late prayer meeting and dance. The case hinges on last words before his departure and the clock’s strange posture.
A Methodist seminary professor famed for resisting biblical critics argued Balaams ass spoke by miracle. When a student questioned the talking animal, the professor admitted he is constantly afflicted by having to listen to it, and the class stopped interrupting.
In a playful exchange during a rehearsal a manager and two stars spar over cues. The first star plans a rear exit while the second replies with a witty cue about audience reactions. The dialog highlights tension and backstage dynamics.
A Kansas City Star excerpt recounts Parson Bagster’s revival sermon at Ebeneser chapel urging listeners to “git sense and gumption.” He accuses De Land of preying on children and fools, questioning Black people’s safety if the land falls asleep, urging vigilance against exploitation.
Portland mourns the loss of a centuries old historically significant tree once standing on Benedict Arnold's trail. The ancient specimen, among the city’s largest, stood for more than a hundred years before dying.
Mrs Will Fulton and daughter visit New Richmond. Arthur Short family guests of Mrs Beeler. Visitors at Mrs Sallie Bragdon include Mrs Buss from Harper Kansas and Mrs Dr Findley from Brazil Indiana with Miss Rebecca Bragdon of Merom Indiana. Simion Swem family guests. James Lyons and Ed Wall visit Bailey Wall. Fortnightly Club picnic planned for Dr Homer Behymer's lawn Friday afternoon. Federation of Woman's Clubs meeting drew large attendance and praise. Mrs Thomas Duffy of St Louis visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs Joseph Potter. John Day and wife with Thomas Canter family for a city visit.
Mrs Albert Collins of Toledo returns home after visiting her parents H O French and wife. E D Marshall and wife visit daughter Mrs James Gay in Topeka Indiana. Embroidery club hosted by Mrs May Mayor. Fred Warren and wife visit Mr and Mrs Larkin in New Richmond. Rebecca Bragdon of Indiana calls on Mrs B F Moyer. Claude Houser of Michigan with parents for a week. Mrs J B Houser spends Friday in city. Miss Hazel Dawson hosts Philathea society of Amelia. Miss Zella Kilgore visits Mrs G M Alexander at Bethel. Mrs Hart of Cincinnati and Mrs Crary of Bellevue Ky guests of Mrs M J Day. Misses Jane and Bertha Thomas of Warren here Monday. Otho Fairfield of Wisconsin and Mrs Kate Mehl visit A J Kilgore and wife. H O Warren and wife entertain Liston couple from Mt Holly and Rev Wm Liston from Harvey ND. Miss Irah Hutson returns home from Perintown. Public notices and local remedies advertise People’s Liniment as cure for rheumatism and other ailments.
Have you had your campaign cards printed yet. If not visit our shop and we will fit you out with cards. Prices right and ready for voters.
A brief classified notice advertises meals at 25 cents per bed or meal with good home cooking. Mentions a feed stable connected and a location square and a half above town hall at Main Street, Miss Kate Erion.
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