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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1892
Page
3
A faint, period tone blends poetic praise with a catalog of curiosities. It recounts the paradise fish of China in vibrant detail, notes its cultivated origin, and traces elegant descriptions of color, fins, and size. Additional snippets include a drug advertisement and a historic note on early tea gifts to Asian rulers.
An advertisement touts Allen's Discovery as a cure for piles including blind bleeding and itching. It claims immediate itch relief, soothing soreness, poultice action, and tumor absorption, noting it is a new piles cure offered by druggists for 50 cents.
A Henrietta Texas resident reports his wife cured of a nose lesion labeled cancer after taking Swift's Specific. He praises the remedy as equal to any medicine and invites others to learn of its benefits. The ad promotes blood and skin cures and offers free mailed information from the Swift Specific Co. plus testimonials on heart cures by Dr. Miles.
Lemuel Swackhammer confronts Alvira over a velvet vest she gave to a poor old man. The quarrel centers on wear, value, and past use with sharp exchanges and a final exit in a flurry of expletives. Chicago Tribune reports the domestic row.
An old nursery ad line traces Castoria as a remedy from infancy to motherhood. The catchy verse emphasizes continued use for babies and children and mentions Castoria as a trusted product across generations.
An assortment of 19th century ads and anecdotes on health tonics and household tips. Kemp's Balsam promises instant cough relief amid references to ancient Assyrian seals and Greek practices. Also includes Home remedies for weak lungs, dishcloth tips, and Brown's Iron Bitters for digestion and malaria.
New York Tribune recounts how savings bank pros guard against forgery and fraud. Treasurer Quinlan describes numerous attempted forgeries in daily operations, including innocent misdirections and criminal acts, with teller vigilance and strict notes shaping future access to funds.
An advertisement claims Dr. Gregg's Electric Belt and Home Treatment cure nervous weakness and long standing ailments, with many testimonials from women and men. The piece highlights the belt, the Gregg Electric Foot Warmer priced at $1.00, and offers a complete catalogue and a free circular.
Probate Court directs Philip G Armstrong administrator to sell two tracts in Miami township Clermont County on March 19 1892 between 1 and 3 PM. First tract 54 acres with dwelling and orchard and bottom land. second tract ½ acre. Sale: one third cash and two deferred payments with mortgage security. Bids at least two thirds of appraised values. Attorneys Swine & Bishop.
Court of Common Pleas Clermont County 610 seeks heirs of Meacom Gardner deceased. Joseph Kirgan Administrator with the will annexed lists Elisha B. Gardner Benjamin F. Gardner Elizabeth Moore Frances Charles Mary Hubbard Sophia Gardner as heirs and devisees. Defendants include widow Sophia Gardner and others of law and devisees.
Probate Court in Clermont County Ohio receives petition from Galen L Cline Philip G Armstrong and others to establish a Special School District comprising parts of Miami Stonelick and Union townships including numerous land parcels near sub district No 3 and 8. A meeting of the commissioners is set for April 6 1892 at 10 oclock am at the schoolhouse in old Miami township Perintown Ohio.
The case before the Court of Common Pleas of Clermont county Ohio, No 9727, by Lewis Ludlow seeks partition of 69 acres in Union township Clermont county. Non resident defendants listed include Samuel Fowler and others across Illinois Missouri and unknown heirs of Luther Fowler. If partition cannot be made without injury the property may be sold. Answer by April 2, 1892 or judgment by default. Levi Ludlow represents the plaintiff.拒
Charles W. Thompson as executor of Thomas Thompson's estate will sell March 5 1892 on the Batavia premises described as parts of lots 247 248 and 249 in Batavia township Clermont county Ohio bounded by M E church Wood street and Waylands Branch about sixty poles square with dower freed and appraised at 950 terms three installments one third cash day of sale one third in one year and one third in two years with 6 percent interest secured by mortgage Attorneys le.
A notice from Batavia Planing Mill on Main Street announces grinding days on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The entry cites the Batavia location and February 26 as a reference point for operations.
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