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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1892
Page
5
Excerpt from Rev Dr Parkhurst New York sermon mocks slang in pulpit speech and asserts Christ's single patent method to save the world. It argues believers should follow Jesus’s earthly steps rather than linger in celestial contemplation.
The article describes a dispute over a free turnpike on the Chile and Neville road. Bondsmen paid $900 after a suit by the commissioners, with each side bearing costs, amid claims the road failed to meet contract specifications. It also recounts a Woodsdale Park drowning incident near Cincinnati with three girls aboard and a man, where Miss Larew and Miss Clark drowned and Miss Tenhunfeld survived. The piece ends with advertisements praising Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills.
The May term of the common pleas opened with Judge Davis presiding. More than 100 witnesses were summoned as six criminal cases stood for investigation, including State v Frank Johnson for murder and State v Charles White for assault. Regular business followed with several dismissals, settlements, and judgments, and new cases such as Rebecca Russello v Thompson for $1,200 were filed. Calendar entries list May dates for multiple civil actions and continuances.
The itemized column reports additions to families, moves, visits, and local happenings in Mt. Pisgah New Richmond Goshen and Batavia areas. It notes a May blossom at Augusta Weil’s home, Judge Hulick’s Congress nomination, school closures, exams under Boxell law, a concert at Opera hall, a successful M E church bazaar, and multiple personal travels, visits, and small incidents across towns including Cincinnati Batavia Amelia and Ripley.
Full account of Boxwell Law proceedings in Clermont County. 257 applications for pupil exemption. 241 from townships Batavia Washington Wayne Williamsley Franklin Pierce. 113 first and 144 second exam participants. 84 first exam passes. 122 boys and 119 girls. Some townships absent. teachers blamed for urging pupils to apply. Township commencements set between the 23rd and 31st, county start June 4 to place Clermont at state head in 1892. Byron Williams, Clerk. Also a Health Gazette notice touts Sulphur Bitters for skin humors in children.
The Bethel Normal School reports the largest county enrollment to date with full attendance by teachers and high school students, while nearby towns like Clinton Adams Brown and Clermont are represented. private board available, prices around 3 to 3 50. prospective students invited to enroll and visit. Also notices promote Sage Curtains from Dennis and TeasPal in Batavia and a G A R chaplain event in Amelia on May 17 with admission details.
Milfera reports Rev. Barnes gravely ill with dropsy and no recovery hope. Local events include silver wedding for Mr. and Mrs. Haynes, decoration day preparations, and a M. E. union gathering with a strong program. School news covers teacher re-elections, June 8 closing, and a town hall commencement. Birth announced for Kilby Pence’s son.
The remedy Electric Bitters is praised as a purer medicine that cures liver and kidney diseases, removes impurities, drives malaria from the system, and treats headaches, constipation, and indigestion. Sold with a money back guarantee at J. B. Walker's Drug Store in Williamsburg and Belt and Barr's in Batavia.
The Clermont Normal School promotes its thrift growth and reliability, pledging merit and equal treatment, and inviting exploration of its county pride. An excursion via Pennsylvania Lines offers reduced round trip tickets to Cincinnati for the May Musical Festival, directed by Theodore Thomas with seven concerts and a 400-voice chorus.
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