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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1912
Page
7
A memorial day proclamation extols war veterans and those who fell, urging citizens to translate sacrifice into solid citizenship. It emphasizes patriotism, national unity won through sacrifice, and the duty to oppose greed and oppression in peacetime.
An archival reflection traces the Civil War from its risky beginnings to the emergence of iconic generals such as Lee Grant Jackson Thomas Sherman and Sheridan. It notes Memorial Day observances by veterans and the lingering memory of the conflict’s toll.
Roosevelt forces claim a slight majority in the Republican convention race with 387 of 759 delegates, while Harmon, challenging for the Democratic unit rule, faces uncertain strength led by Mayor Baker, State Chairman Hanley, and anti-Harmon leaders. Roosevelt picks up delegates in multiple districts. Taft wins several early contests as totals shift with late returns.
Ezra Hathway, an aging Civil War veteran, is knocked unconscious by a touring car driven by Fred Corliss. Dolly Horton cares for him while his nephew pursues a rekindled engagement with the broken-off fiancé as a funeral march signals his impending death.
Lawrence K. Langdon Republican floor leader in the 1911 Ohio House is poised as a candidate for the governor nomination. George C. Smith Warren county central committee chair says Langdon’s name will be presented at the state convention in Columbus in June. D. I. Anderson from Mahoning is the first announced candidate.
Detective James arrested William Lustig alias William Bernard alias Jacobs on a Crooksville street car and at headquarters learned he is wanted in Cleveland. Lustig, a salesman for Star Stoneware Company, Crooksville, had a good local record. Police seek further warrants.
Six seniors of the Oberlin theological seminary were ordained to the ministry at the First Congregational church. The ordination followed graduation exercises held the next day. The men ordained are Endros Keyork Apellian of Kensab Eyria, Charles C. Berger of Hennessey Oklahoma, G Elmer Emanuelquist of Lindsburg Kansas, Richard G. Rose of Rockford Illinois, George H. Wainwright of Okayama Japan, and RB Whitney.
A traveler writes a postcard to her husband aboard a train about their arrival. Advertisements promote Garfield Tea for constipation and biliousness, and Red Cross Ball Blue as the blue laundry solution. A light note mentions local marriages, ice crops, and German agriculture.
A Jersey City man writes of two weeks of pimples and blackheads cleared by Resinol Soap and Ointment after trying other remedies. He praises its effect on his cousin’s sycosis and notes family use for dandruff. Samples and druggist availability are detailed by Dept. 6 K Resinol Chemical Co. Baltimore Md.
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