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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1917
Page
8
Batavia residents share births and visits with Norman Burnet and William Wolf families. County commissioners meet amid various bids for Edenton school and coal contracts. Camp Fire lawn fete planned. church dedications set. local deaths include Minnie Gustin. Community events include dances, visits, and family updates in Clermont County.
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as purifying the blood and clearing the skin, with a price of $1.00 and broad distribution by druggists. The piece also notes social visits among local families, weekend guests, church services, travel plans to Hamilton Ontario, and a town picnic followed by a social evening at the Swing home.
A letter from Mrs. T. J. Bucknell of Hardy Nebraska says a cold damp spring caused back aches rheumatic pains and lumbago and that Foley Kidney Pills helped her recovery. She notes the medicine is sold everywhere.
Katherine McAdams born June 15 1861 in Williamsburg Ohio was a devoted member of the Woman's Relief Corps and Eastern Star. She married Simpson R McNutt in December 18 9 but he died November 1 1897. She died May 31 1917 after long illness and is praised for a life of faith service and patience.
A Silver Medal Contest is set for Thursday July 6 at 7 30 PM at Monterey Christian church. The program features quartets solo numbers and readings including The First Regiment Little Saint Martha The Rebellion of Front No 8 Do or Die Who Killed Jets Baby instrumental pieces Stand by the Flag A Mothers Appeal for Justice A Barrender and more. Admission is free.
A state law requiring dimmer headlights after June 30 prompts calls for enforcement. Many in Batava have not yet complied as drivers report glare from oncoming cars and motorists pull over to let faster vehicles pass. Marshals urged to enforce the new headlights rule.
A Cocola man from Cincinnati lost control near Batavia on his return from Williamsburg. He failed to slow at a deep crossing, dumping many boxes of bottles onto the ground and nearly overturning the truck. No injuries were reported, but observers said more care could have prevented the mishap.
A group of Batavia Odd Fellows attended a Bethel lodge last Saturday evening to witness the conferring of the third degree. The Bethel team, well drilled, delivered creditable work after which refreshments were served.
Batavia, a southern Ohio town, promotes newly oiled and resurfaced streets, wide cement sidewalks, ample shade and water, electric lights, modern homes, a fine town hall, and a renowned band with liberal music, presenting a polished image to residents and auto enthusiasts.
Miss Elma Smith, domestic science teacher in Felicity for two years, will teach in Batavia schools as well. Her dual appointment increases salary and allows her to devote full time to the work, with potential charge of a third school if arranged. The Batavia corps promises good results for the coming year.
The Ohio National Guard winter quarters are not yet settled with likely placement in North or South Carolina. Indiana Kentucky National Quarters will be sent to Anniston Alabama. No orders yet changing July 15 Federal service reporting time. Batavia area members plan to leave by the 15th awaiting orders.
The article cites 1855 as the year Dr. Robert Arthur of Baltimore perfected gold fillings as substitutes for lead or bone. It also credits 1884 to Prof. W. D. Muller of Berlin for linking bacteria to tooth diseases and lactic acid, fueling future research toward reducing or eradicating dental care.
A furious man confronts a doctor over high charges. The doctor replies with a calm line about “the best authority in the world,” prompting the man to cite the Bible’s warning about sacrificing all for life. The exchange reads as a sharp, humorous moral jab.
The East Fork Progressive Farm Woman's Club met at Elizabeth Harlow's home on Saturday June 23 1917 guest day Sunshine Club attended. The program featured songs piano solos duets a poem a musical reading vocal trio and violin and piano duets with a social hour of contest refreshments and adjournment with hope for future meetings.
The Loveland Business Men's Club offered 1 000 acres near Loveland to the Council of National Defense in Washington for mobilization use by the American army at one third the price of a site near Chillicothe. Work has begun at the proposed cantonment with lumber arriving daily and unions filing complaints over non union labor and overtime. Government involvement is anticipated.
New recruits report for duty at Batavia on Wednesday night with one applicant, Roy Craver, failing medical due to heart trouble. The four approved volunteers are Ed Fuller, June Knight, Ralph Titus, and Valley Edinger.
Mrs Frank Straub of Lucy Run, about 60, was found dead in bed Friday morning after retiring in good health Thursday. She had been under a doctor’s care but not considered in danger. Funeral from the residence Sunday with burial in Lucy Run cemetery. Survived by husband and several children. the family had recently bought the farm.
The Alpine Farm Woman's Club met June 14 at Mrs. Myrtie Harry's home with 15 members. The program included readings and songs, a bean-guess prize won by Miss Leona Layman, and new member Mrs. Homer Ashton joined.
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