Batavia Adverts and Local Notices Highlight 1889 Listings
The page features a collage of Batavia Ohio ads and notices including wallpaper prices from Walker and EsTEY, a strawberry festival by Williamsburg Ladies’ Relief Society, John B. Armstrong’s horse breaking, and the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association meeting in Akron May 22–24. Also present are tax and loan notices, a grocery for sale, a Clermont county loan lead, a pension award for Wm. A. Rose, carriage and millinery promotions, and insurance services by J. L. H. Barr & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Woman Suffrage Association
Akron
J. L. H. Barr & Co
Batavia
County
Wes Third Street
Cincinnati
Local Social Roundup from Batavia and Nearby
Miss Lena Penn of Amelia visits Batavia. G W Bools from Lawrenceburg visits Williamsburg friends. Mr and Mrs H C Davis of Newport stay with Batavia relatives. Mrs Edwin Buvinger ill but improving. Selena Kerlin visiting Florence Kansas mother Almyra Hulick. A E Miley from Washington on vacation with Batavia friends. Mrs Dr Reamy of Avondale hosts tea for 150 with Colonel and Mrs Howard and J W Duckwall. Milton J Kain travels to Spree with sisters Cartmell and Laura Kain returning later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Penn
Amelia
G. W. Bools
Lawrenceburg
Indiana
Williamsburg
H. C. Davis
Newport
Kentucky
Batavia
Edwin Buvinger
Selena Kerlin
Hulick
Florence
Kansas
Almyra Hulick
A. E. Miley
Sixth Auditor’s Office
Washington
Dr. Reamy
Avondale
Tavia
Howard
J. W. Duckwall
Milton J. Kain
Tatman’s Grocery
Spree
Cartmell
Laura Kain
Tobacco Barn Blown Down In Rain Storm Damages 12000 Pounds
In last Monday’s storm a tobacco barn on Dr. J C Weaver’s property in this township collapsed destroying about 12000 pounds of tobacco. The farm is leased by Henry Scho bert. Nearby near Nine Mile another barn belonging to Louie Haussermann tumbled down the hill with damage not yet learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Weaver
Henry Schobert
Nine Mile
Louie Haussermann
Rev W F Gowdy to Visit Former Parishioners
The sizard Bee reports Rev W F Gowdy and his wife of New Carlisle will visit the Campbell family next week. Gowdy, once pastor of the local Presbyterian church, is warmly remembered. the same holds for Batavia where he preached his first sermon and was ordained. Neighbors hold them in affection and esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sizard
W. F. Gowdy
New Carlisle
Ww. B. Campbell
Gowdy
Presbyterian Church
Batavia
Bulletin on Insects and Insecticides for Ohio Farmers
Bulletin No.1 Vol. II from the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station surveys practical remedies for common Ohio insects such as codling moth and plum curculio, discusses insecticides including Paris green and London purple with application directions, and provides methods for collecting preserving and studying insects. Available free to Ohio residents on application to the station in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Agricultural Exeriment Station
Clarence M. Weed
Ohio
London
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Columbus
New Goods Debut at T G Foster's Store
Come and see new Latins and Fancy Dross Goods at T G Foster's. An opening of ladies goods displays handsomer items from New York. The motto promises value with last becoming first as shoppers are invited to browse and buy.
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Foster's
Foster
T. G. Foster
New York
Thrifty farmer contracts tiling and local business notes
G W Mount of Afton contracts thirteen miles of tiling with Anson Wilson of Monterey. Miss Wildie Myrick opens a dress shop in Chester Bryan property on Main Street. Local firms W Gunn milliner in Ironton and New Richmond lumber deal with David Lillich for 20000 feet. Adams county gold fever revived in Jefferson township. Fair at Bantam and Ripley Fair set for August 27 to 30. Henry Collings, J F Hannold partners, Allen Curry to exam, dentist W O Hunick thriving. Knights of Pythias lodge forming. Batavia trio to open ice cream parlor at Hamilton House. Al Baum wins Oklahoma prize. Ripley Bee lampoons Adams county swindle. Mrs Sarah Sellers leases Sprague house as boarding house. Brown's Iron Bitters advertised as cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Hamilton House
Hattie Kain
Prudie Sellers
Kate Hamilton
Compliment to the Boys at Mil ford Memorial Day Dinner
Major West will host surviving members of his old mess for dinner on Memorial Day in Mil ford. Eighteen originally, now fewer, will attend with names like James Iuen Guy Johnson Steve Minchall Archie Robinson George Slade Rains Allen Handy Day. The menu features army dishes baked fish and vegetables and a roast pig prepared for the occasion as veterans recall peace after duty. The gathering honors fallen comrades as bugles fall silent and memories rise. We wish the boys a happy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Major West
James Iuen
Guy Johnson
Steve Minchall
Archie Robinson
George Slade
Rains Allen
Handy Day
Garment Shop Promises Low Prices and Top Quality
An advertisement emphasizes excellent fit and satisfaction with first class workmen and top trimmings. It boasts wholesale buying to offer savings to patrons, claims twenty five percent off, and highlights a large stock of Spring Woolene with New York and London styles. It features a $18 suit, $25 overcoats, $4.50 pants, and $6 to $8 vests.
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New York
London
New Vibrator Threshing Machine Promises Major Advance
The article describes a new Vibrator threshing machine that follows an 81 year old firm’s disruptive invention. It claims entirely new separation and cleaning features that surpass prior designs and urges farmers and threshermen to request full information sent free on application.
Call and Convince Yourself That Our Statements Are True
An ad-style notice urges readers to believe the claims presented and states stores will open on Sunday until 12 30 A M. The message emphasizes confidence in the advertised assertions and hours.
Railroad Appraisement and Trial Developments
Auditor E W White led a special train on the Cincinnati Georgetown and Portsmouth line with David Miller Hamilton county deputy auditor George Temple Clermont county auditor and J Hebling Brown county auditor to appraise tracks sidings rolling stock and related property. The Ohio and North Western line was appraised the next day. Rev Willis Palmer will not face trial in common pleas court as Prosecutor Hicks reports a thorough investigation found no legal ir irregularities and will not call witnesses for the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. White
Cincinnati, Georgetown and Portsmouth
David Miller
Hamilton County
George Temple
Clermont Couny
J. Hebling
Brown County
Ohio and Northwestern Road
Willis Palmer
Common Pleas Court
Hicks
Nichols
Ashburn & Hulick
Palmer
Census Visit Probed: Farm Figures and District Plans
The census will visit every household next year to collect data on stock, houses, crops, herd growth, family finances, and past year events. Figures show 1880 population 1100 with real estate value at $316,880. current population about 1500 and realty valued at $363,300.
River claims Ed Cheney in tragic river death mystery
The family of Ed Cheney, missing from Ripley since January, learned his body was found in the river. Two boys pulled the body ashore, identifying the clothing and valuables still on him. Cheney had mailed letters from the wharf boat, leaving his wife and children at home. Funeral services were held in Cincinnati last Sunday with mourners from all walks of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Cheney
Ripley
Cincinnati
Teachers Assigned in Monterey Neighborhood
Miss Winnie Hill will run a school in Newtown and Miss Anna Clemmons, Mason Applegate, Etta Leever, and Alfred Marsh are assigned to Hartman’s, Harbaugh’s, Maple Grove, and Monterey respectively, all within the Monterey area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Hill
Newtown
Anna Clemmons
Hartman's
Mason Applegate
Harbaugh
Etta Leever
Maple Grove
Alfred Marsh
Monterey
Batavia Kids Inconsistent Results In Local Baseball Patch
Local notes show Batavia Kids lose 13 to unknown to Amelias, rebound 19 to 5 against New Richmonds, then a neutral Sunday game with Amelians ending 0 0. The piece warns against scheduling Friday and Saturday games with nearby teams and mocks Amelia players.
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Batavia
Amelias
New Richmonds
Young Folke
Amelian
Batavias
Amelia
Thoroughness and a Batavia Enterprise
The Phoenix Milling Company reports rising trade and steady demand with loyal customers. Manager M. C. Moore built his career from handling sacks to head miller, gaining modern milling knowledge in large centers. His thorough approach from smallest detail to overall operations drives the mill’s front rank brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Milling Company
M. C. Moore
Squirrel tail evidence nets light fine for May squirrel hunt
Tom Brown of Washington township admitted shooting a squirrel in May after being captured by Zack Sprague and brought before Squire Dennison. The court fined him 25 dollars plus costs and attorney fees, total 41 dollars, for violating protected wildlife rules. The article ends with a subscription plea for the Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Brown
Washington Township
Warden Hulick
Zack Sprague
Squire Dennison
Mr. Brown
Courier
PresChurch Grounds Adorned by Generous Donor
Dr. Bishop beautified the Presbyterian church grounds last week by installing a Cincinnati-made iron fence. Arriving two months ago, the fence transformed the church exterior, praised by the congregation as one of town’s finest and a lasting monument to the thoughtful giver’s generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bishop
Presbyterian Church
Cincinnati
BwArm OmTMENT claims cure for eczema and skin conditions
An advertisement-style claim asserts BwArm OmTMENT cures eczema, tetter, salt rheum, ringworm, itch, and other scaly skin ailments without internal medicine. The copy emphasizes effectiveness and low cost, noting suitability for obstinate, long standing cases.
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The
Clermont
Ourier
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William R. Walker
Attorney At Law
Walker
Estey
E. E. Hulick
aMté
Batavis
Ladies’ Relief Society
John B. Armstrong
Bethel
Tax Union Building and Loan Association of
Tabasco
Clermont County
John Nichols
5Th and
Walnut Streets
E. G. Penn
Wm. A. Rose
Kentucky Volunteers
Charley Griffis
Main Street
Carrie Kennedy
Bradley
Fosters
T. G Williamsburg
Leia
Peprice’s
United States
Clermont County Medical Society
Court House
G. W. Mount
Afton
Anson Wilson
Ironton
Gunn
Adams County
Jefferson Township
New Richmond School and Church Furnishing Co
David Lillich
Evanshine
Wolgeman
Mt. Pisgah
Bantam
Henry Collings
West Union
A. B.C
Common Pleas
J. F. Hannold
J. A. Mullen
Eastern Avenue
Allen Curry
Richmond
W. O. Hunick
Sardinia
Lon Stuments
Knights of Pythias
AL. Baum
Oklahoma
Clermont Boys
Tux Ripley Bee
Sarah Sellers
Sprague House
Corner Market
Wood Streets
Sellers
Henry Schumacneer
New Richmond
Congress
Sycamore Street
Courier Office
Ee PS
Sprague
Urs
Elijah Sellers
Gatch, Loveland
O. Janlous
O E Bal
Cirdey Dale
Mi Township
Miamiville
Art J. R. Woodlief
Strauss Bros
Suh Lothots
Vibrator
Nichols & Shepard Battle
Tne
Michigan
D. C
Cowen
Fort Peck
N. Steward
Crosstown
Clermont Infirmary
Otis Dudley
Will. W. Murdock
Schuster
Broadway
Loveland
Waltham, Min
Bulsva
Illinois
Hampden SA
Elgin
Waltham
Empire Watch Club CO
Foderménniae Park Row
Maid Street
Kaufman’s Liquor Store
N. E. Cor
Pearl and Sycamore
Kaufman's Liquor Store
Pearl & Sycamore
Pork and Beef Packers
East Pearl Street
AREKA
Timothy and
Clover
D. Roudebush
Goshen
Feblstt
Fitzwater Bros
Alco
Best Ae Ae
Sten Oe American Pos Irae
Ata Hardware
Samuel C. Cox
BB Morice
Batavia, Ohio
D. H. Baldwin: & Co
Ats
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