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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1925
Page
8
Local items report family visits and travels across Ohio and Indiana. Socials include an ice cream social at Monterey Presbyterian, a forest hill Old Fiddlers dance, and an Owensville open air concert. Religious talks feature Father Evers and Dr S G Ziegler with union services planned and literature offered.
The Batavia M. E. church Sunday school scheduled a picnic at Bantam fair ground on Saturday with prior arrangements. About two dozen attendees enjoyed a basket dinner. The fair ground is a popular site for picnics and gatherings with growing crowds and parking space noted.
The Batavia bakery marks three decades of operation as local customers recall its history. Managers note continued production and community ties while longtime staff celebrate the milestone.
Louisa Angeline Thompson born September 14 1839 in Felicity Clermont County Ohio died June 30 1925 in Milwaukee Wisconsin at her granddaughter’s home in the 86th year. She married William Christy Thompson and saw him die at Mission Ridge in 1868. Survived by Frances M Sheridan Charles C Thompson and seven great grandchildren plus a half brother, active in care for the sick. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Roy G Ross and she rests at Wanderer's Rest Cemetery Milwaukee.
The Ayer Motor Co of Forestville will auction 25 Fords on Saturday at 1 pm with no reserve and high bids winning. The sale promises bargains with terms available and is described as one of the largest. Also noted: L. L. Johnson, former local insurance man, moved to Lebanon last summer, is in serious condition and hospitalized at Oxford.
A sudden flood on Lick Fork in Adams county swept Mrs Beamer and her three children into the stream during a bath. She and two children escaped to the bank while 9 year old George clung to a sycamore twig until a rescue rope brought him to safety. The incident followed a sunlit day with no rain visible. Beware of swimming dangers.
Up to now only four candidates have filed for the upcoming November election. All township and municipal officers, several justices of the peace, and board of education members will be chosen. Petitions require 25 signatures, and filing closes September 4. Blank petitions are available at the election board clerk's office with a self addressed stamped return.
Mr and Mrs Harry G Ferree return to Memphis Tennessee after a ten day stay with Dr and Mrs J Y Allen and Mrs K F Weaver in Williamsburg. They attended the Lions Club convention at Cedar Point and visited eastern and Canadian points of interest.
Federal Land Bank loans promise low cost for farmers with dividends reducing the rate below five percent. Apply to J A Hartman secretary treasurer Cincinnati National Farm Loan Association 1307 First National Bank Building Cincinnati Ohio. Also ad for Dr T J Rickers Tonic Liver Pills claiming bowel regularity and vitality with no calomel or drastic agents. Price one to three dollars per dose or per pack.
Ohio Experiment Station horticulturist W F Roskar warns summer pruning weakens vines and harms fruit. Pruning should occur while vines are dormant or before buds open. Normal vines carry 36 to 40 buds. vigorous vines 45 to 60. Leaves act as food factories, so wholesale leaf removal reduces food supply and damages the plant. Dormant pruning allows better sunlight access.
Kramer Baking Co announces deliveries twice daily with phone orders and a 200 subscriber courier service. Customers can subscribe to the courier for $1.25 per delivery.
On Friday a week ago this section faced very hot days and nights. Last Friday morning the thermometer showed 52 degrees, far colder than the prior week. Ice sales rose last week while coal sales rise this week. A light fire is enjoyed as northern weather appears in the south.
The Bell Telephone Co. held its annual employee outing at the zoo last Saturday. The event, fully funded by the company, drew many employees and friends, with strong company representation and broad participation.
Fragmentary text mentions value and quality, goods and ranges, a pane machine, and attorney for the Bata gt pan Co. in Batavia Ohio. No coherent event or outcome is clear from the readable fragment.
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