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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1906
Page
8
Buckwheat cakes are delicious and wholesome a perfect cold weather breakfast. Made in the morning no yeast no setting overnight never sour never cause indigestion. To make a perfect buckwheat cake and many other dishes see the Royal Baker and Pastry Cook mailed free to any address. MRIVAL BAKING POWDER NEW YORK.
Batavia Ohio edition reports on local notices and community updates for March 14 1906. Includes births marriages and civic announcements from Clermont County.
Special Notice announces A H Goer acting for Bell Telephone Company may take subscriptions and job work orders for The Courier with collections. clerks and readers are asked to assist. Also notices about teachers calling for school reports and social visits in Clermont. salesmen wanted for Clermont and neighboring counties with salary or commission from The Harvey Co. in Cleveland, Ohio.
Citizens are urged to slow down as Batavia enforces a village ordinance against speeding horses, now applying to automobiles in crowded streets. The notice warns drivers to proceed with care to ensure public safety near pedestrians and vendors.
Men and girls at the Jones Heal Mfg Co Batavia O offer good wages and steady employment. Wording mentions buggy and wagon wheels, buggy curtains, and storm treats at Coyle Baggyeadmplement Co Batavia Janks.
John Thralman, Ripley school superintendent, is convalescing at home in Norwood after an extended typhoid fever illness. Albert Erion, son of a local resident, was knocked down by a snowball causing injury that kept him from attending school. Various advertisements announce local sales, medicines, and upcoming events in Owensville and nearby towns.
A W C T U gathering in Owensville at the M E church opened with Scriptural readings and song. Mrs Leever led, a poem “Put on the Lid” was read, and discussion on equal suffrage followed. A motion set a March 29 2 PM called meeting to plan a series of temperance activities.
The new law making a two cent per mile fare on all Ohio railroads operative Friday night enables Batavians to reach Cincinnati for about 1 in round trip on the N and W and 65 cents on the traction road. The reduction should boost travel and local trade, pleasing the public and likely aiding Cincinnati’s trade while not markedly aiding country commerce.
Ironton neighbors expect a large investment of nearly 100000 for N. and W. railroad expansion. Plans include new passenger and freight depots at Ironton and a depot at Portsmouth, plus extra freight tracks, a 30000 blacksmith shop, and a larger round house. The article notes the N. and W. as a prosperous line due to management and service. It also advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation and related issues.
A large turnout of Masons at Batavia Chapter performed Royal Arch degree work on two candidates. After ceremonies the lodge adjourned to the Clermont House for a fine banquet hosted by Teal, with visitors from nearby towns joining in, making the event profitable and enjoyable for all.
Batavia friends welcomed Well Dickinson last Thursday. Clermontere praise his photographic art preserving friends’ features and his unfailing good humor. He lives in Cleves but will visit Batavia often during the summer.
At Henry Speidel's Milford area shoot several strong scores emerged. Karl LeSourd Alvin Hodges and Louis Speidel tied for first with 18 of 25 targets. N A Scott claimed the first prize in the event.
Next Saturday St Patrick's Day will be observed by the Batavia Woman's Club with a special program. The hostess for the event is Mrs R W C Gregg.
Clermont Publishing Company reports a large number of unpaid accounts past due. It urges immediate payment within the next sixty days to meet obligations and maintain operations, avoiding the cost of sending collectors.
Miss Drake’s recital at Mt Carmel drew a full house with enthusiastic applause. Vocal solos by Miss Finho and Miss Brazier complemented Miss Drake’s performance. Bok Joneson, known to friends as Bok, visited Batavia and received warm greetings before resuming business. Thomas Giries bought a new Spring Street home formerly occupied by Jack Nichols and family. Mr M plans a move to Cincinnati and Mr Strief will take possession.
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