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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1916
Page
8
A bustling page lists marriage of local residents, property ads, and community notices from Batavia and Clermont. Mentions individuals like Miss Bertha Rogers and Mrs. J. Werner, plus events at Batavia Woman’s Club and Alpine Farm Woman’s Club, with Health and business items tied to area stores and doctors.
The County Board announced the August session of the Teachers Institute is discontinued for the year due to the new system and small enrollment. Teachers who must take Normal training will now receive a $10 allowance toward their summer school expenses.
The county spelling contest will be held in Batavia at the end of May to select the county best speller to represent Clermont in the State contest June 2. Prizes: first $10, second $5, donated by Judges Nichols and Joseph respectively. Every school in the county urged to participate.
Governor Willis designates April 7 as Arbor Day and issues the statewide observance. School manuals are now at the County Superintendent's office ready for distribution to districts.
A five week revival at the Mt. Orab M. E. Church concluded with 72 souls kneeling at the altar for conversion or renewal and 20 accessions. Led by Rev. E. J. Arthur with support from District Supt. Rev. Ketchum, the event drew attendees from miles around and featured multiple altar services and an emphasis on John Wesley doctrine.
Osmium is described as one of the most valuable metals with a price of 50 dollars per pound, signaling high worth in metal markets.
The Farm Woman’s Sunshine Club held guest night at Mrs. L. S. Curry’s home on Thursday March 2 with Irish themed festivities. Hazel Bunyan served St Patrick’s punch while men kissed the blarney stone amid much laughter. The program featured music readings current events and a light lunch. Sincere regret was voiced that several members were unable to attend due to illness and the club sent best wishes for recovery.
Mr. Hodge died at his son Emerys home in Lerado Sunday from pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at Marathon M E Church on Wednesday at 10 a m with burial at Batavia. He was a well known resident of the locality.
When waking with a stiff back and rheumatic pains or tiredness you may feel out of the race. Foley Kidney Pills help the kidneys remove poisonous waste matter to reduce trouble as Nash Pharmacy advertises.
A delegation of Jewish leaders from state sections asks Secretary Hildebrandt to extend polling hours to 9 p m on April 26 due to Passover. No reply yet. polls likely stay open as usual. The text then shifts to an advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming to cleanse the bowels and liver, priced at 25 cents.
Will Isles from Lebanon arrives with family to open a new garage in Batavia. He will run the shop in connection with J. F. Hartman in the automobile business. Isles has several years of experience and is well known in the trade.
Mrs P Redkamp of Covington Kentucky says Foley’s Honey and Tar is a safe reliable medicine she has used for nearly two years. She gives it to all eight of her children who have suffered from croup since infancy. Nash Pharmacy carries it.
G W Powell principal of Powells Select School of Shorthand and Type Writing Cincinnati announces a Batavia branch. The quick 10 to 12 week program offers affordable business education with weekly or monthly payments. The school aims to help non fortune holders rise in business careers and assists students in securing good paying positions.
Lucinda Cochran Baird born October 15 1854 near Hyatt Brown County died February 25 1916 near Bantam Ohio aged 61 years 4 months 10 days She was the eldest of ten children mother of three with one surviving daughter Bertha Hook A devout Christian since youth she joined churches in Decatur Hamersville and Bantam and suffered a stroke a year ago Her death leaves a desolate home with memories of her gentle life and steadfast faith in God.
H J King an insurance man last week traded his town property and secured the Frazier farm on the Cincinnati pike a desirable four acres. Possession will be given at once and Mr King expects to make several improvements this summer
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