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The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1914

Page

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Pumpkin Show a Financial and Social Success at Armory

The pumpkin show at the armory Saturday night drew broad attendance and good profits. Supper ran from 6 to 7 with all items priced separately, crowds enjoyed ice cream and cake, and a minstrel show led by Miss Marjorie Walker entertained patrons. The event featured a spooky Siamese twins display, a fairy queen and other acts, with an agricultural exhibit and various amusements, all organized by local volunteers and clubs.

Armory Te Armory Marjorie Walker Rebecca Robinson Cora Stultz Shirley Griffith Rose Wasner Mesdames Minnie Griffith Ada Kidd Bessie Glancy Messrs Hobart Seyler Clarence Slade P. J. Stymers B. Lee Jas. Ashburn John Jancy Limp Griffith Simese Twins Harry Slade Hugh Nichols Dan Aultman Kirk Hamilton Edmund Parrott Maston Weaver Frances Berlew Geane Smythe Geane McDonald Wilma Brown Helen Weaver Prof Blair Gersham Lease W. Carter Bob Jamieson Harold Nichols Jaressen Agricultural Department Dollie Baum Cora Griffis Simp Griffith Lloyd Hulick James Dial Earl Fishback Abel Barker Nes Ashburn Batavia Edgar York Megaphone

Intonsville Farmers Institute to Convene at Baptist Church

The ninth annual session will be held at the Baptist church on Friday and Saturday December 4 and 6. State speakers are Messrs Frank Blackford and Victor Herron and Mrs Ida A Dur r. Citizens and farmers anticipate a large attendance and a profitable meeting as these institutes are highly popular.

Intonsville

Local Election Costs Reported Amid Disputed Totals

A report outlines spending in the recent wet and dry election with cited totals near $585,088 and 512 units. The figures are described as legally expended, while questions arise about certain allocations and oversight.

Charlie s Charge Looms In Loveland Lunacy Case

Last week Sheriff Williams watched Mrs Sonnecalb of Loveland, held on a lunacy warrant from Adams County, await court. She asked permission to use the toilet, disappeared through a back window while the sheriff spoke with friends, and was recovered returning with S M Buerkle. The trial later resulted in her release.

Williams S. M. Buerkle

Paris Bans Steel Tires on Main Streets

The decree forbids steel tires on principal streets of Paris starting January 1, 1915 to protect street surfaces. The piece notes Ohio roads are less affected with few that any old tire could deface, while promising good roads ahead.

Paris Ohio

Loveland Builds New Ice Plant Adopts $25,000 Incorporation

Loveland to form a company with capital of $25,000 to construct an ice plant next spring. The region, boasting two existing plants, attracts firms seeking country locations for secure shipping facilities amid city strikes.

Loveland

Rev Simpson Moves to New Quarters Above Music Store

The Rev Simpson of the Presbyterian church has moved into the Hulick flat above the music store. The rooms are light and cheerful and he will be comfortably settled in the new quarters.

Simpson Presbyterian Church

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Ad Promises Cough Relief

An advertisement urges immediate cough treatment with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. It claims to soothe irritated air passages loosen mucus and boost resistance to colds, with a baby and children version named Dr Bell's Fence. The price is two cents at the druggist.

Dr. Bell Foley Nash;Pharmacy

Local social notes from Blanchester and nearby towns

The Mothers Club serves meals at the Farmers Institute December 4 and 5. Rev Jennings and family spent weekend with friends. Charles Pringle and wife visited Hyde Park. Attendees from here went to an entertainment in Milford Friday night. Mrs. Anna Whittaker visited Oakley, Miss Maude Williams stayed with city relatives. Joseph VanCamp and wife from Tyler Texas plan to winter here. William Applegate and wife recently visited Marathon relatives. Charles Graham and wife of Blanches ter guests of Isaac Grosnickle family. Loyal Friends Club held entertainment and supper at M. and church Friday afternoon. Mrs Henry Strowhoover and Miss Florence Needham spent a day in Blanchester. Miss Ethel Glover to spend coming week in Cincinnati. Mrs Burrill Jordan and son visited Milford relatives recently. Miss Lucille Working attended Milford entertainment Friday evening. Harmon Whittaker spent a day with city relatives. Earl Roudebush and bride will be here after December.

Mother’s Club Farmers’ Institute Rev Jennings Charles Pringle Hyde Park Milford Anna Whittaker Oakley Maude Williams Joseph VanCamp Tyler Texas William Applegate Charles Graham Blanchester Isaac Grosnickle Loyal Friends Club Henry Strowhoover Florence Needham Ethel Glover Cincinnati Burrill Jordan

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Mother

Mrs J B Cook of Indiana Pa credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with saving her boy during a winter illness. She says it reduced phlegm and stopped coughing spells and she recommends it to others for sale by all druggists.

Hugh

Social guests visit Ludlow and Cincinnati area families

John Huntington and wife with W A Williams and family join W F Hall’s household in Ludlow. Cincinnati visitors include Miss Etta Phillips Miss Roberta Stratton and Mrs Belle Kramer, plus Dr Frank Lush and Alma Lush. Local gatherings and health notes accompany a busy weekend social scene.

John Huntington W. A. Williams Donald W. F. Hall Ludlow Kentucky Etta Phillips Cincinnati Olive Hackett Roberta Stratton Ida Hutaog Wm Rethel Donald Ha Ludlow Frank Lush Maria Cer Alma Jane Little Gran Gon Belle Kramer Vale Nash Leroy Kirgan M. Wits G. A. Rand Deron Brown Braun

Christmas Sale at Presbyterian Aid Society

The Presbyterian Aid Society women announce a Christmas sale on Friday December 11 featuring rugs fancy articles and baking. A supper for 25 cents will be served including creamed chicken mashed potatoes baked beans bread and butter coffee tea and cake. Pickles Pie

The Presbyterian Aid Society

Competitive drill at armory yields top placements

Last week's paper noted a drill at the armory on Wednesday night. James Dial won first, John Ginther second, Harry Anderson third, W Parker fourth, all from Bata via. Capt Bechtel praised the well drilled company. A nearby basketball game followed with a 4 to 5 score in favor of the high school.

Armory James Dial John Ginther Harry Anderson Batavia W. Parker Bethel Bechtel

Reed Ulrey wedding links Loveland couple in Cincinnati

John D. Reed a 21 year old toolmaker and son of Louis Reed baggage master married Miss Georgia N Ulrey daughter of Mr and Mrs Grant Ulrey both of Loveland in Cincinnati last Saturday by Rev C H Reeves. Friends extend best wishes for a long married life.

John D. Reed Louis Reed Georgia N. Ulrey Grant Ulrey Loveland Cincinnati C. H. Reeves Tri-County Press

Woman's Club Meets Saturday at Mrs. Johnson Home

The next Woman's Club meeting will be held Saturday at 2 30 p m at Mrs L L Johnson's home. Program includes School Day Reminiscences music and a program on The New Freedom for Little Chil cote Educational Factors The Press Mrs J S Hulick The Theatre Mrs F Hulick Moving pictures Mrs MacDonald A Plea for Reticence Mrs Barr.

Woman's Club L. L. Johnson Little Chilcote

Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Aches

Advertises Sloan's Liniment as a fast acting remedy for rheumatism neuralgia sciatica and related pains. Encourages keeping a bottle on hand and applying to the sore area without rubbing. Sold for 25 cents with money back satisfaction claim.

Sloan

Lindale Granger Elected Officers and Meetings

Lindale Granger of H held election of officers for 115. Officers named include Master T A Pinkham and secretary Celia L Pinkham. Next meeting November 2 with program featuring roll call and a Thanksgiving verse. Also notes on recent visits, a marriage, church events, and a birthday postcard shower for N. Channell.

Lindale Granger T. A. Pinkham Harvey Perin Ruse E. Brown H. M. Trenner Carl Bissantz William A. Knight RH. A. Arris Celia L. Pinkham John Scheible Ceres Margret Adams Pomona Elizabeth Meeker Flora Bertha Stroup Harriet Turner Amelia Perin G. T. Brown Katie Rapp Westwood Edith Scheible Blue Ash Emma Scheible Sharon John George Meeker Hattie Howard Newart Moncay Norwood Ladies Aid Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid Society N. Channell

Women Endure Kidney Trouble Says Ad Aids

An old newspaper ad urges women to try Foley Kidney Pills sold by The Nash Pharmacy. It claims quick relief for backache headache swollen joints fatigue poor sleep and kidney trouble and promises strengthened kidneys and renewed life.

Foley Nash Pharmacy

Sunday Socials and Church Revival Notes

Sunday guests included LaVerne Taylor Laura Rapp and Alma White. Rev Lascelle to lead Thanksgiving service at the Christian church Thursday at 10 am. Visitors spanned Merrick Glancy Zoah and J D Shannon while Will Stewarts hosted and Charles Daugherty tour California for their wedding plans.

George Devine LaVerne Taylor Laura Rapp Alma White Harmon Cover Rev Lascelle Merrick Glancy Miss Zoah F. A. Thirey Josephine Dufay Norwood Walters The Christian Church Ev. Lascelle J.D. Shannon Five Mile Nettie Fear Williamsburg Larrymith Pearl Hite J. W Sylvester Glancy Ss Adres Proctor Owensville Gennetars al Ament Ranta

Historic Patent Medicine Ad Promotes Pain Relief

A fragmented 19th century advertisement touts a tonic named for Gary's Celebrated People’s, claiming benefits for rheumatism lumbago and general aches. It suggests internal use for cholera morbus and references a remedy for over forty years.

Gary

OFFICERS TAKE SEATS IN NEW TERM

A list of newly elected officials taking office includes Prosecutor Speidel Sheriff Williams Coroner Purkhiser and Common Pleas Judge Joseph effective January 1. Other salaries and appointments are noted along with local notices and a winter trip by J Judd and B F Moyer and wives to St Petersburg Florida.

Speidel Williams Purkhiser Common Pleas Joseph J.N. Judd B. F. Moyer Amlet St. Petersburg Fla Mr. Judd

Chamberlains Tab Adverts and Local Social News

Bear in mind that Chamberlains Tab lets not only move the bowels but im porve the appetite and strengthen the digestion. For sale by all dealers. Rufus Walker and Oren Morris and wives. of Hyde Park, H. L. Britton and wife, Mrs. Mollie Tatman, Mrs. Maggie Peterson and Harry Britton, of Williams burg, were Sunday guests of F. L. Walker and family. Dr. George Meeker, of Bantam, and Miss Harriet Howard, a Kentucky belle, were married in Covington last Saturday. He was formerly a teacher in our schools, and is meeting with great succes in his chosen profession.

Chamberlain Rufus Walker Oren Morris Hyde Park H. L. Britton Mollie Tatman Maggie Peterson Harry Britton Williamsburg F. L. Walker George Meeker Bantam Harriet Howard Covington

Prohibition Lost and Suffrage Defeated in Columbus Returns

Complete returns at Columbus show Home Rule carried by 12 618 Prohibition lost by 84 152 Suffrage lost by 152 05 and taxation by 327 87 Lovers of basketball await Norwood vs Batavia Athletic Club at the armory with Allen Koudebush coaching Admission 15 cents Time o clock

Columbus Armory Norwood Allen Koudebush Batavia Athletic Club

Dentist Notice for Dr J J Werner Expands Services

Dr J J Werner to offer crown and bridge work filling teeth extracting and artificial teeth at Batavia Ohio and will be at Miller House Owensville first Wednesday and Thursday of each month.

J. J. Werner Posite M. KE. Church Batavia Ohio Miller House Owensville

Local brick works chief leaves for Nashville trip

W F Shaw superintendent of Chal lenge Brick Works departs with family for a month long visit to Nashville Tennessee. While absent workers will repair and prepare for next year as brick output proudly tops prior records.

W. F. Shaw Challenge Brick Works Nashville Tenn

Church Rally and Patriotic Service Schedule

M E church holds 9 a m rally with new song books and a 1 30 p m preaching roving the will of God. Junior League Epworth League p m patriotic services on the battle of Franklin seen by a soldier 50 years ago. Veterans National guards and patriotic groups invited to join. E Burdsall pastor Eli Speidel H Reynolds supts.

M. E Epworth League Battle of Franklin Tenn National Guards E. Burdsall Eli Speidel H. Reynolds

Schedule in effect October 14 1914 East Bound

A railroad schedule in effect from October 14 1914 lists east bound departures and routes. The notice indicates timing and sequence for trains operating eastward under the timetable.

Clermont County Road Work Draws Stone Transport

Large quantities of broken stone are moved from Carrell street over the C G P road to the pike east of Forestville toward the Clermont county line. The route is part of route number six of the market division and critics say action on real roads is overdue.

Carrell Street Forestville Clermont County Market Division

Miss Georgia Richards Attends National Student Senate Convention

Miss Georgia Richards a Miami University senior from Bethel traveled to Boston New York City and Washington to represent Miami at a National Convention of the Student Senate hosted by Radcliffe College. She participated in college social functions visited Marblehead and Concord and toured Radcliffe Wellsley Boston prints and Belmont Road events before returning home pleased with the experience.

Georgia Richards Bethel Miami University Boston New York City Washington Radcliff College Harvard University New York

War Prices Report Stir in Food Market

Eggs sell at 88e a dozen under war prices, though not scarce. Hogs valued at 7s on foot. Lard retails at 15e or 14e per 450 pound can.

Jury Deadlock in Ohio V Ferguson Ambush Case

The State of Ohio v Arthur Ferguson ended in a hung jury after a three day trial with 35 witnesses. The shooting occurred last August between Bantam and Elklick on the way home over a vanished buggy whip near Ely store. Jury stood 9 to 2 for conviction. Ferguson posted bond for future court appearance.

State of Ohio Arthur Ferguson Young Smith Bantam Elklick Ely Ferguson

Moscow Extension School Forms Here for History of Education

Washington and Monroe townships organized a Moscow extension class with E H Pattison as president G E Donovan as vice president Marguerite Wenzel as secretary Valera Harts horn as treasurer The inaugural lesson on The History of Education was given by Prof Fred C Whitcomb of Oxford on November 21 The next meeting is set for December 5 at 7 p m. teachers high school students and prospective teachers are invited to join

Washington Monroe Townships Moscow E. H. Pattison G. E. Donovan Marguerite Wenzel Valera Hartshorn Treas Fred C. Whitcomb Oxford

Big Clearance Sale at Batavia Dry Goods Store

J. B. Miller of Batavia announces a clearance sale featuring 5000 worth of dry goods, shoes, carpets, rugs and furniture with 1000 large bills. Prices are described as astonishingly low to clear shelves for new stock and attract families and newly married couples. Sale begins November 28.

J. B. Miller Batavia Court House

New Richmond dam work stalls for winter protection

Contractors building the New Richmond dam below town plan to suspend operations for the winter to guard against ice and floods. The move brings sad news to workers likely out of employment for several months, though the week has otherwise progressed rapidly with few accidents. The dam project has boosted local business in New Richmond.

New Richmond

Takes His Medicine In Jail Time Extended To 1915

Estel Judd of Moscow faced Clermont county common pleas court in February 1911 after a grand jury indicted him for non support and was found guilty. The original three year penitentiary sentence was suspended for support but he fled, later punished in Cincinnati workhouse, then jailed in Batavia. Last week the court ordered the penitentiary term to begin, with a sentence to serve until February 2, 1915, though he has been at liberty since his sentence. He expressed relief at the length of stay and promised to support his child upon return.

Estel Judd Moscow Clermont

Work Starts on State Pike From Batavia to Mt Carmel

Masons and laborers are putting in culverts along the Batavia to Mt Carmel state pike. The work is sublet and expected to finish before road construction begins. Planning to lay broken stone this winter and mobilize a large crew when road building starts. Surveyors have kept full time while most pike building was on paper.

Batavia Mt. Carmel Pike

Robbed liveryman on Milford road and other local notes

Wm. McCammon Jr. of Milford was robbed twice and held up on his way home from Camp Dennison, paying $88 after a first stop was refused and a pistol was shown. A herd of 29 cows and 82 steers near St. Marys was slaughtered for hoof and mouth disease. Moodie Davis near Hamilton faced livestock quarantine enforcement with fines for breaking the order, as authorities push to stamp out the outbreak.

Wm. McCammon, Jr Milford Camp Dennison McCammon Louis Huenke St. Mary’s Moodie Davis Hamilton

Surprise Party Honors Misses Ashburn and Kain at Armory

A surprise party held Tuesday November 17 at the armory honored Misses Kathleen Ashburn and Ruth Kain. Sisters of the Camp Fire Organization hosted with Boy Scouts as invited guests who presented the honorees with silver spoons. The evening featured games and refreshments of ice cream and cake.

Kathleen Ashburn Ruth Kain Boy Scouts

Hugo Bros. miller travels to Florida for real estate interests

Geo Hugo of Hugo Bros milling firm returns from Florida after inspecting real estate holdings and reports satisfaction with the investments. He notes Clermont colony in the South is content and prefers remaining south rather than facing volatile northern weather.

Geo. Hugo Hugo Bros., Millers Florida Clermont

State Quarantine Bans Shipping of Livestock and Dogs

Under the state quarantine law the shipment of dogs poultry and calves is strictly forbidden and those affected must comply. The rule is described as likely to drive prices down.

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