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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1907
Page
8
Local notes report pneumonia concerns for Jobo P. Robinson and dreary spring weather. Grant W. McKibben and sister Emma visit the McCalls. W C T U to meet at Mrs Keen's. Miss Nellie L. Brown plans to relocate to Batavia for teaching. training posts and railroad work referenced. Community notices include a May 10 1907 Masonic degree work and health product promotions.
A week’s court actions include mortgage foreclosures against Meyer and Butler, a guilty plea in Kissenger case with 30 day workhouse term and probation, a habeas corpus for Krantz, a divorce on cruelty grounds with child support and real estate conveyance, and multiple real estate transfers. Also notes births, marriages, appointments, and local business updates in Batavia Ohio.
Notice seeks workers aged 25 to 35 for men and 22 to 28 for women with monthly wages ranging from 20 to 50 dollars plus living expenses. Applicants must apply in person with recommendation letters at the institution.
Examinations begin Tuesday noon May 14 and end Thursday May 16. Commencement Thursday evening May 16 with class day and art exhibit Friday May 17. Ball game Saturday May 18 at 2 p.m. Alumni banquet Saturday evening. Baccalaureate sermon at M E church Sunday evening May 12 by Rev. Lee. Commencement tickets on sale at Nash Pharmacy Saturday morning May 11 at 8 o'clock.
C E Smith superintendent notes strong term results for 1906 07 with 505 pupils ages 6 to 21 and 351 enrolled. Monthly teacher reports show 90 percent attendance, 120 superintendent visits, nine teachers meetings, and Parents Day observed in nearly all schools. Arbor Day activities and pupil projects showcase skill and county map work. schools praised for cleanliness, heat, ventilation, and good morals with few accidents.
Miss Lora Gardner and Char Barkley wed at the Gardner home in Nichbolsville with Rev. Miller officiating. After a reception they travel on a wedding trip to Washington Jamestown Norfolk and Old Point Comfort. The couple will reside in Clermontville. Lou Burkle recently bought a trick donkey with a caleopal pattern and mischievous streak.
C W Brown of Milford will test eyes and fit glasses at Newtonsville on May 2 and at Wil Hameburg on May 9 and at Marathon on May 16 and in Boston on May 28 1907. Also a property for sale west end of Spring Street describes a good building suitable as house or barn. Various ads include Dr Thomas Electric Oil for croup and Burdock Blood Bitters for blood cleansing and a makers’ directive for coastward directories and seeds.
Town notes the Nichols fountain is out of commission though the season is advancing and freezing is unlikely. Citizens call for proper authorities to keep it in order and water running when possible. Also includes local ads offering loans and a pharmacy/ liquor store update.
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