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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
5
Tablets claimed to cure bilious indigestion and chronic constipation, improving skin and mood. Advert shows women before and after use, noting lasting happiness after trying Chamberlain's Tablets at a quarter cost.
Numerous local visitors attended showers and Sunday visits at the Beckett home and nearby households. Rev Murry Titus spoke on India with his wife and Indian family in traditional dress. Insurance agent L L Johnson conducted business here last week. An advertisement promotes Hall’s Catarrh Medicine with a $100 reward offer and lineage of testimonials from F J Cheney Co.
Fayetteville residents host relatives from Maryville Midland Goshen and Norwood with Sunday gatherings. Attendee E C Bly of Batavia spoke Sunday afternoon. A health tip recommends slow eating and Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to ease trouble.
The article explains constipation as caused by low moisture in residual food matter and advises drinking water, eating raw fruit, and outdoor exercise to improve. It recommends mild laxatives like Chamberlain's Tablets and cautions against strong cathartics that dehydrate the body.
Ill Leeds Mrs Noyes and family guests of Albert Eds and family last week. Ralph Woodward and family visiting own parents. Rev F A Brown to preach at Christian church Sunday 10 3 The worse is of the age. Louise Topiend families visited Albert Heinbolt Hulington Red Crane society serves lunch at Henry Perkiser sale today. Ladies circle met Mrs Peter Wertmets for quarterly dinner carved 40 in sun under shade trees on lawn. Will Kincaid and family visiting city. Wedding bells and guests attending event. Rosy and sister Norwood Blosser Wooldr Tenn guests of Alice week. White rock party at Wafaine Saturday.
Local residents and guests are listed among numerous social visits across households including Hiram Keister, Carl Keister, Mr. Grossman of California, Mrs. Lindsey, Mrs. Reaves, Mrs. Eppert, Edward Greaves from Cleveland, Fred Lipps, and many others. Marriage of Joseph Nobis and Miss Rachel Bohrer at the bride’s parents on June 3 is noted. A lawn fete is planned for June 15 and a health tip for back pain is included.
A farewell for Rev. Henry Meyers last Sunday marks eight years as pastor of St. Philomena and Holy Trinity Batavia. He is transferred to St. Stephens Cincinnati. Rev. Louis Evars succeeds Meyers. Various local visits and social notes follow with multiple names and places. The piece ends urging Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for stomach ailments and sudden illness.
Mr and Mrs Shotsman and Mrs Lynn of city hosted guests of Mr and Mrs J J Warner. Guests include Mrs Halfhill New Richmond and Miss Anna Doughty Anti Bantam visiting Mrs McDonough. Carl Judd and family Dayton and Frank Heizer Deer Park were Sunday guests of J N Judd and wife. Miss Maud Horn to host Friendly and Boosters Friday night. Miss Elsie Belpma Hyde Park visited J Fitztrick and attended the Patrick wedding. Miss Clara Perry Oxford spent weekend with home folks. Morte Lerkie Cysen Willard visited Mr and Mrs Wilouser. J A Somermeier and daughter Mary aestwood were weekend guests of B Moyer and wife. Miss Anna Danby Mt Holly was Sunday visitor. Lunch with Mr and Mrs Wilok at pore corner. Miss Nellie Hedrick Madisonville spent Sunday with her parents here. Laura Dial visited Mrs Belle Cleveland Cincinnati last week.
A damaged OCR fragment from Greenberry describes a family incident on a Monday near Hebeon. It mentions Hunter, roses, a Sunday gathering, and a father figure, with names Bittner and Varney appearing in unclear context.
Mrs. Lee Johnson and Mrs. Ben Johnson, with Virginta Ward and Diane Ward, of Springfield, attended a gathering at the Alrey home. Allan W. Wiley, Paige West Virginia, and Danis of the area were married at the parsonage Friday evening by Beckett. Eunice Alrey attends a Cincinnati business college. Rebecca Marsh has returned home for summer after Cedarville College study. Arthur R. Miller and wife visited Cincinnati relatives. Henry M. Sears and wife of Cincinnati spent days at their country home. Gertrude Buerkle shopped in Cincinnati. Mrs. A. Brunk visited relatives in Oakley.
Aligrnoos at 2 30 and Sunday school at 1 30. All invited. Local entries note visits and family gatherings including Isiah Blosser, John Johns, Nellie White, and Lawrence Jegley among others visiting friends and relatives in Bethel Cincinnati and Newport.
Miss Annabel Flora leaves Monday for Oxford to attend school this summer. Fred Kearns and wife of the city spend Sunday with Barton Kearns. O. E. Amann in Portsmouth with his ill brother. Miss Frances Black vacationing with mother and sister Jennie. Mrs. Mayme Sunbrock and daughter Charles McCann visit Mrs. Anna McCann and Mrs. C. E. Amann. Wes Peoughty and family of Norwood visit Foss Edwards. J. B. Hicks and wife return from Virginia trip visiting their son Lt Morse Hicks. Miss Ads Williams hosts the graduating class of 1917 at a Bepar ay party. Lew Hopkins and wife of Norwood visit Charles Eugenus and wife and Frank Dillon and family. Mrs. Lowell Bennet and daughter Genevieve visit Bowman Woodruff and wife. Locals attend Federation of Woman's Clubs at Milford. A Twin Bridges picnic Saturday afternoon with a fine time reported.
Local society item summary lists seasonal visits and homecomings in Dayton O and surrounding areas. Mrs Eva McHenry returns from two week relatives visit. Ruth Spence at Oxford. Louise Hill hosts Young Ladies Circle. Outing Club meets with Bambach sisters. Families from Cleveland Cincinnati Xenia Madison Ind Maysville Ky Williams burg Columbus Oxford Georgetown visit, travel, and school news.
Delayed Point Pleasant column records visits and family stays. Mrs Lou Schaffer hosted relatives while F Ramey from Covington and Powell of Mt Sterling shared time with local households. The note also mentions George Wien and others visiting Cincinnati and nearby towns.
Notice states relocation to Woodliet Law Building Market Street Batavia Ohio opposite public blogs for general insurance business. Agent Hugh J King advises referrals to Norman L Burnet due to frequent absences. office contact details updated for Kaeny Se oy Ai Sra Batavia Ohio.
Mrs. M F McNutt and Mrs E H Davis visited the city Monday. Many residents hosted guests and travelers from Oakley Cincinnati Richmond Cal Hyde Park and Milford Illinois. The K of P memorial services and a church program occupied Sunday. The Williamsburg Alumni met June 8 with a formal program and a Hooverized luncheon. The class of 1919 bid farewell to 1918 with songs poems and reminiscences.
Fragmentary lines show Henry Donnerberg and friend Mills at a Lindale home with a visit by family and church activities. Mentions of attendance at baptist church and a trip to Akron, with references to Patterson and a visit to mother.
An intake pipe for Milford water supply was blocked last week when a 60 pound catfish wedged itself in the pipe and could not free. Officials recommend installing a screen to prevent future blockages despite the pipe acting as a fish trap.
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