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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1911
Page
8
Local items report auction notices and for sale ads including a good baby buggy. Community notes mention 36 delegates at a missionary convention, Batavia Woman's Club gathering, visits among residents, Rebekah lodge meeting with lunch, births, and visits from Goshen and Cincinnati. Advertisements promote suits, Doan's Ointment, Burdock Blood Bitters, and Hartman tailors. Medical notices cite Doan's, Chamberlain's, and Stomach Liver Tablets.
Max Moore John Hillen and James B. Scott travel for health a few days. Attorney C H Leever visits Batavia on legal business. Mrs Anna Griffith returns home from the West. Chamberlains Liniment promoted for rheumatism. Dr F R Smyth attends a death in Green Castle Indiana. Dr Allen Rice covers practice. German U B church services announced for Sunday. Edna H Innis young Miss from Williamsburg finishes school term. Margaret Maxwell to depart Batavia for nursing training May 12. Attorney James C McMath of Chicago visits Batavia. Mrs McMath joins later. Mrs J J Werner hosts Beatrice Clark of London Ontario guests.
Adolphus notes a playful gift language with meanings for inkwell alarm clock umbrella necktie jewelry purse book of poems and wastebasket. Also lists two Batavia Ohio houses for sale a beauty on Main St. and a 7 room 2 story frame with yard and outbuildings. The good talker values discussion but avoids needless attack or coercion.
Notice to contractors in Williamsburg Ohio dated May 2 1911 for bidding on coal color material and construction work. Bids due May 22 1911 require bonds for faithful performance as specified in the contract documents. James E McKerver cashier signs the notice.
The text outlines sections allowing municipal councils to compel able bodied males aged 21 to 55 to perform two days of street and highway labor annually, with exemptions for certain volunteer fire company members. Labor can be commuted for three dollars, and penalties apply for refusal. Street commissioners can collect fines through suit and pursue judgments.
Smyth Bros department store highlights dry goods notions queensware glassware and floor and table linen available for shoppers.
Amos Henderson, marshal of New Richmond, arrested Fred Wilmoth near Moscow and jailed him in Batavia for non-support. The editor laments rising cases and urges heavier sentences and enforcement, suggesting hired labor profits aid families and noting possible effect of new marriage laws.
Next Sunday night May 7 there will be services at Stonelick Baptist Church conducted by Rev McFarlan of Cincinnati and every two weeks thereafter. Everyone is invited.
The Clermont petit jury will report on May 15, with most cases expected to be minor. The note signals the restart of local judicial proceedings and outlines the gentle workload ahead.
A meeting of the Clermont County Fruit Growers Association is set for 1 30 p m May 6 1911 at the law office of W F Roudebush Batavia The invitation extends to all fruit growers.
An advertisement promotes Houser's Anti-Pain Plaster for rheumatism lung and muscle pain with extra use for cuts and wounds priced 25 cents. It also touts a Milk Separator line including The Old Star Frost King and claims superior performance for sweet milk. C W Rhoades of Williamsburg, Ohio invites orders and home visits.
A local notice advertises a lodging and meal rate of 26 cents per bed or meal. The advertisement mentions a good home cooking service with a feed stable connected and places the listing a square and a half above the town hall on Main Street, attributed to Miss Kate Erion.
A May 1 1011 notice from Batavia Ohio records a petition seeking reorganization of county precincts and the abolition of the Naomi precinct. The petition requests establishment of a new Branch precinct and reallocation of townships to align with county Subdivisions.
In a notable meet, Bladon and Vinns Paes faced off in an Aut Uincionatl contest. The event drew regional spectators and highlighted emerging talent from local clubs.
A garbled notice announces an April 80 kitchen cabinet giveaway and a separate insurance offer by the American Goldillac Building Erie Pa. The ad cites a $2000 death benefit and $15 weekly benefits for accidents or sickness. It references a $1000 loss of limb or eyesight and a $100 relief benefit with a $6 dues entry, asking applicants nationwide through batavia ohio and Valley Department.
The Cinderella in Flowerland musical pageant by Miss Mary Ellen Teal’s pupils will play Batavia town hall on Friday May 12. Cast includes Kathleen Ashburn Prince Sunbeam Castle Daisy and Olive Marshall Bonnie Bee Little Page with Polite guests and a large Sunbeam Castle ensemble. Admission 25 and 15 cents.
The county hosts the finest Sunday school convention with 92 delegates at the opening and more than 800 attendees in the Tuesday afternoon session. Distance cuts no figure when the people's hearts are in the cause.
Deacon Thomas P Myrick born December 12 1832 died February 14 1911 aged 78 years 2 months and 2 days united in marriage to Harriet R Ulrey in 1859 they had three daughters Eliza A Jessie L and Deborah wife died 1898 Deborah 1897 grandchildren nine and great grandchildren five united with the Christian church at Christian Chapel in 1872 oldest member later remarried Lucinda Day 1899 funeral conducted by A A Love pastor mourners remember a faithful father and friend
Ralph Woodmansee 17, formerly Batavia now Felicity, struck out 17 in a Felicity high game against Bethel at Eastside Park. He pitched well and his performance impressed teammates, though Felicity lost 6 to 8 due to lack of support.
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