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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1907
Page
8
The column lists newspaper subscription deals for Cincinnati papers and local promos at Rapp Bros Batavia, mentions school closings, visits from Cincinnati residents, Masonic degrees in Hillsboro, purchases on pianos and organs, and community events. It notes Dr Smith preaching at the M E church, the Hamilton House bell, Foley's Kidney Cure, and Dean's Regulats for constipation.
Advertisements tout telegraphy training for young men and ladies with ambition. Railroads need 15000 more telegraphers nationwide under the eight hour act taking effect next March. Pay ranges from zero to seventy dollars monthly for beginners. Organizations list contact points including National Telegraphers in Cincinnati Ohio and Dr J J Werner with schedules in Clermont Batavia and Boston venues.
A survey of social visits, arrivals, and greetings includes Judge J B Swing with his sister, Mrs McDonald, and Captain John Kline’s anticipated weekend festivities. Numerous notices advertise auctions, real estate sales, and household goods offers by Webb Shuff, William Hicks, J H Orebaugh, Marietta Hanlon, and others, with medical ads for Burdock Blood Bitters and Foley’s Honey and Tar.
A H Goff of Batavia Ohio calls for immediate settlements from anyone possessing land or property taxed. Failure to comply will lead to action by the County Auditor to settle and recover costs.
John W. Robbins sues Sarah J. Robbins and others in Common Pleas seeking partition. Griffith & Nichols represent the plaintiff as attorneys.
Edgar L. Richards and Leona M. Toulock of Williamsburg Ohio obtain a marriage license. Reuben B. Lakemire and Florence W. Atchley of Afton Ohio obtain a marriage license. Mary A. South named administratrix with the will annexed of Andrew J. South deceased. C. B. Nichols appointed administrator of the estate of George B. Robbins deceased.
Alexander K. Hunter by Sheriff to Sarah Hunter and others 89 acres for 5355 dollars. Martha L. Wheeler to Little Miami Light Heat and Power Co two acres for one dollar and other considerations. Abigail Applegate to Beulah A White lots 9 10 15 16 in Marathon one dollar. Ross Marshorm and others to J N Phillips one acre 15 poles land for 725 dollars. John W Huntley and others to J L Emmons three acres for 325 dollars. J A Abrams to Jennie B Abrams 91 acres for one dollar. James H Anderson and others to Ezra Long and others lots 48 and 55 in Mond’s addition to Marathon 600 dollars. Frank A Hitch and others to Albert Leeds 94 poles land for fifty dollars. Henry Pengeman by heirs to Adam Meyer 38 acres for one dollar. Adam Meyer and others to Joseph Eichelberger senior 33 acres for 1800 dollars. A M Gentrup to Bessie Courtney lots 1 2 3 and 4 in Branch’s addition to Branch Hill one dollar. John J Wills to Jacob Ridinger lot in Loveland one dollar.
A local option election in Boston produced a ten vote majority amid strong Catholic and Protestant collaboration. Father Gnau spearheaded the effort with Rev. Eldridge during a stereoptical lecture, and Father Cohen urged voters after. The campaign fostered cross faith cooperation and a victorious outcome.
A Bayonne man named Moreton was arrested for wife beating. In court the magistrate ordered a red hot spanking administered by the constable, then sent the man to the works after the wife refused forgiveness. This was the first public spanking on record.
A detailed guide on nominating methods, filing deadlines, and how offices will be filled in upcoming elections. It covers convention versus petition nominations, township calls, and succession rules for school boards trustees constables and justices of the peace with dates through 1910. It stresses nominating the best candidates despite small salaries.
A group of Bethel youths illegally occupied an abandoned cabin and used it to roast small game. They faced a committee inquiry but remained silent. A few nights later the building burned down, destroying their cooking gear and seating. The boys issued no comment and offered no clarification.
Public notices advertise loans and services in Batavia and Cincinnati Ohio. Frazies Hicks and W R Walker offer real estate loans on first mortgages at 6 percent, with minimum 100 dollar increments. Atty Spekidel and Hamilt on remain connected. Kaufman’s Liquor Store relocates to Pearl and Sycamore in Cincinnati offering Wines and Medicines.
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