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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
8
Listings of newspaper ads and social items from Clermont, including subscriptions, visits, births, illnesses, and travel. Notes mention Miss Doris Kain in New Richmond, visitors from Norwood, a June 2, 1914 birth, and travel plans for families to Hamilton and Texas. Burdock Bitters recommended for digestion and blood health.
Fragmentary notice mentions Ree Ory or Fletcher's Castoria and a monthly date. No clear event, person, or organization present beyond generic product names. Unable to confirm a broader item or outcome from the readable text.
Local notices include church ice cream social on June 19 on the church lawn and Batavia Township pupils meeting June 18 at J B Hulick’s office. Community updates mention weddings, church services, Odd Fellows and Rebekahs activities, a lawn fete with Batavia Concert Band, and a sheriff farm auction on June 13.
Albert E. Huling of Glen Este, an employee of The Cincinnati Mill Machine Co, was awarded damages of 44.90 by the State Industrial Commission after injuries at work. The commission noted a man’s life valued at 8,700, contrasting with higher awards for widows in other cases.
Patrons of Paxton special school district in Miami township will vote on a bond issue on June 23. The measure aims to fund school improvements and is expected to pass given its stated good purpose.
Homer Buerkle installs an underground gasoline tank at his store and adds an automatic air tire pump. Gas customers gain free access to the air pump on the wind department side of the service area.
R W Kennon former Cedarville marshal in Greene county pleaded guilty in court to raping 14 year old Carrie Shull. Judge Kyle imposed the maximum indeterminate sentence up to 20 years. Milton Elton 18 a farmer remains jailed on the same charge awaiting trial June 9.
USDA figures show 1914 winter and spring wheat together may total 880 million bushels. The largest acreage on record plus expected high yields drive optimism with no state reporting unfavorable winter wheat conditions and spring wheat estimated at about 250 million bushels.
A professor voices preference for anticipation but notes satisfaction in winning a free Washington trip for largest corn on one acre or domestic science skill. Calls for entries to A P Sandles Columbus and lists Cler mont county entrants. Also promotes Foley Kidney Pills from The Nash Pharmacy to relieve rheumatism symptoms.
Elmwood and Mee city guests attending visits and dinners last week. Mrs Miller and Mrs Moef hosted, Ruby Lakemire visited Will and family, Anna Neehot entertained Kentuckians, and a funeral in Milford drew attendees. Mothers club netted 33 dollars. Clover guest Moyer at Harrison Moyer’s. Indigestion remedy testimonial from Mary McMullen of Phelps New York promotes Chamberlains Tablets.
Mr and Mrs Ben Barker of the town area mourn the loss of their 10 month old infant daughter who died last Thursday and was buried Saturday after several weeks illness. Cause of death tuberculosis meningitis.
Catherine Mueller Rapp born in Musbach Germany November 14 1835 died May 21 1914 in Bantam aged 78 years 6 months and 7 days. Emigrated to America lived in Cincinnati before moving to Bantam married Frederick Rapp January 12 1858. Seven children four sons and three daughters. Described as a good mother thoughtful wife hospitable hostess and devoted church supporter though never joining a local church. She remained active in Sabbath school aided church finances and urged others to attend ladies aid activities. She will be mourned by family friends and a wide circle with hope of reunion beyond the grave.
Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and an everyweek social roundup notes William Nash and sister wedding in Cincinnati. Florence Perin attends a high school commencement and visits Mrs Hlipab Phillips in Cincinnati. Gardner, Davis, Barrow, Bell, Daisy Nash and others appear in weekend gatherings and family visits across local towns.
John L Marsh writes a reverent obituary for Josephine Maham Mitchell born April 28 1843 died May 24 1914 aged 71 26. She married Thomas Mitchell in 1865 and leaves four children three grandchildren and a husband. A lifelong Methodist with a gentle nature she faced her illness without complaint and looked toward heavenly rest.
A garbled OCR item notes visits and events involving several individuals including Mrs Will Ogden, Mr at Ta rotate a omer ae, a J. 7, and a Ser Pirahdeted aad. The text references family members, children, and a Mrs. John Ness with scattered mentions of seaside or communal visits and reactions.
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