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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1914
Page
8
Batavia residents visit relatives and friends across Kentucky and Ohio. Social greetings include visits to Summerside Georgetown Cincinnati Cincinnati Williamsburg and Newtown. Local events mention the German United Brethren picnic and regional travel by residents and families.
An old advertisement fragment promotes Fletcher's Castoria with child relief claims. The copy includes references to Dr J J Werner and product brand phrases likely aimed at parents seeking a stomach remedy for infants and children.
Mrs Laura Thomas of Williamsburg visits Len Miller and wife. Len Isles of Lebanon returns to friends, warmly welcomed. German United Brethren church services Sunday at 10 am with Sunday school at 9 am. Skin remedies advertised including Dr Thomas Electric Oil and People’s Liniment for rheumatic pains. Ralph Brown of Silverton visiting Washington DC with Mr and Mrs Bawin Perkins. Attorney Omega Young of Georgetown seen in Batavia renewing acquaintances.
Presbyterian church services on Sunday July 6 include morning service A Great Love Affair and an evening Union service with Christian endeavor at 6:00 and a Sunday School at 9:15. A special meeting for installation of Palmetto Rebekah Lodge is set for Thursday July 28 and all members are urged to attend.
A jumble of local notices records a July 18 wedding in Dayton of Ernest Osborn and Nellie Mae Little, a Foley Kidney Pills ad, a Woodland Park rally on July 2 with speakers from Cincinnati, a birth in Cincinnati, garden party by Miss Anna Glancy, blood purification remedy Burdock Blood Bitters, and various social visits around Batavia, Dayton, Owensville, and Neville with names including Rev. Burdsall, Gelvin family, and Miss Luella Teal.
Sarah Bishop Dumford born November 24 1856 near Fayetteville Brown county Ohio died July 12 1914 near Newtonsville at 67 years 7 months 19 days. She married Isaac N. Dumford September 18 1876 and had 10 children. Survived by husband 10 children one sister five brothers and 14 grandchildren. The obituary notes her faith kindness and service to family and neighbors and thanks to mourners and Rev Smith and the undertaker.
The Week attacks Governor Cox in strong terms, saying his actions anger liberal voters and city officials. It cites Warnes law disfranchisement, Kilpatrick repeal of Harmon-Smith, state school control, consolidation of elective offices, and bureau government as factors leading to political weakness and a likely defeat.
An ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to ease asthma and hay fever symptoms. It claims to soothe swollen membranes and relieve chest tightness, helping breathing to become easier and natural. The product is shown in the yellow package from Nash Pharmacy.
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