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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1913
Page
8
The makers of Armor Plate Hosiery guarantee their product and the retailer backs the claim. The hosiery is described as long wearing, dyed with a proprietary Harms dye, and knit to size for men women and children. A labeled size feature promises a comfortable fit across all sizes and prices. Smyfh Bros Atavla, Obio.
The Batavia column lists visits, illness, travel, and social events from residents including Mr and Mrs Kelch, Carrie Johnson, and Miss Emma Richel. Advertisements promote Deans Regulats, Burdock Blood Bitters, and People's Liniment while a church lawn fete in Owensville invites community attendance.
Auction to be held at the late residence in Owensville Ohio on Saturday July 19 1913 at 1 o clock p m. Goods include beehives bedsteads bureau dresser chairs clock dining set and many other items. Terms cash for amounts up to 5.00 and credit of six months with approved security for larger sums. Joan L Maree administrator with will annexed of J B Rapp deceased, John R Johnson auctioneer.
Charles M. Johnson former resident now Parker House proprietor in Hillsboro Ohio seeks the Hillsboro postmaster position. He traveled to Washington DC last week and was endorsed by Speaker Charles L Swain of the Ohio Assembly after a meeting with Senator Pomerene. A few local Democrats await Pomerene’s word on Johnson’s candidacy.
The C. G. and P. Railroad’s late Cincinnati to Batavia car, tried for six months after a Railroad Commission hearing request, will stay in service. The commission declined to reopen the case after auditors’ evidence, citing lack of public notice and profitability efforts.
The Ohio State Prison tightens entry rules amid smuggling concerns. Outsiders must obtain an order from the warden to visit, and searches extend to some female visitors conducted discreetly by a matron. The article notes heightened suffragette fanaticism with Mrs Howard bearing visible tattooed protest.
An elderly Black woman injured in a railway incident declines suing the railroad for damages. She says she has suffered enough and only desires repairs for the harm she endured.
Batavia Ohio hosts the second annual Shiloh Camp Meeting and Chautauqua from July 25 to August 8 featuring Bishop J M Walden Gen R C Matthews and Dr C M Van Pelt among lecturers. The program includes musical acts such as the Wurlitzer Concert Co Batavia Orchestra and Vesta Home Orchestra with numerous daily lectures and special days led by notable speakers. Money to loan on real estate is advertised by O C Kearns Batavia and Edwin Ely attorney at law Batavia Ohio.
Plans and specifications for a new Hillsboro armory are completed and a first erection is expected next year. Only two armories will be built in 1914 with $16,000 allocated for flood relief. The projects are seen as improvements to the town and its defense readiness.
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