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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1909
Page
7
The dialogue touts Defiance Starch as superior for home laundry use. It claims stronger starch allows thinner application, preserving fabric beauty and wear, and improving stiffness without excessive paste buildup.
A discussion of how poverty correlates with consumption illness shows 40 of 10 000 wealthy die from consumption while 97 of paupers succumb. John Burns notes 90 percent of London consumptives receive charitable relief at home.
A newspaper excerpt extols a husband to combine kindness toward family and others into one deep respect for his wife. It urges that love for his wife embody the sentiments shown to his mother sisters and other women, and culminates in strong marital responsibility.
A historical notice rails against self-satisfaction and pride, urging humility and reliance on external aid. It promotes Dyola Dyes for coloring rags and carpets, claiming one package colors any material with satisfaction guaranteed. It advertises 10 per package and directs readers to write Dyola in Burlington Vermont for a free booklet.
A Milliner confirms the design of a north pole hat and predicts a dispute between the buyer and her husband over the purchase. The exchange hints at tensions arising from the fashion item and its ownership.
A light exchange frames the piece with a farmer asked about the hardest farming task and replying humorously that collecting board bills from city chaps when due is the hardest. The vignette captures rural life and a witty take on debt collection.
An OCR fragment features an advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease with a testimonial from Mrs. Matilda Holtert of Providence, promoting foot relief and drugstore sales. It also includes scattered lines on eye relief, money color, a cryptic social jab, and an 256 a bottle reference amid unrelated chatter.
The Cleveland Trust Co. loses libel damages against William B. Moore tied to a railroad reorganization dispute involving Dayton Lebanon and Cincinnati. Auditor Fullington issues a circular on liquor tax entries in dry regions. The state medical board revokes licenses of Dr. J N Nelson and Dr. James M Lubergh for cocaine offenses and alleged immorality, with Dr E B Colley summoned over cocaine sales.
In Youngstown the dream of a fortune teller led to the indictment of Charles Bokkean by the September grand jury for stealing 54 dollars from Frank Kapesant. The prosecutor sought to quash the indictment citing the tale told by the sorceress as a key factor in the case. Kapesant fled the city after consulting the fortune teller for further trial details.
In New Concord cows drank from a stream near Harry Hanes farm and became intoxicated. Under Mayor Campbell and local officials, officers emptied beer and whisky seized in Zanesville into the stream to address the incident, prompting complaints from Hanes about his cattle.
Washington officials warn of a new counterfeit five dollar silver certificate found in Michigan and elsewhere. The note imitates the 1899 series with Indian head and signatures of United States Treasurer Treat and Register Vernon, marked with check letter B and plate numbers, described as a two piece photographic production using silk. The treasury number reads 1D 67061242 on the face.
Hamilton Gas & Electric Co. which dominates Hamilton's artificial gas market has enjoined the city from honoring a contract with Ohio Fuel Supply Co. to supply natural gas.
Harry W. Shafer, Republican candidate for auditor in Massillon Ohio, withdraws from the ticket after assurances of a lifetime position and a greatly increased salary.
Ohio probate courts report 5,034 divorces in the year ending June 30. Other notes include the death of Edward Harris of Springfield the largest prisoner in the penitentiary and objections to blended butter adulteration. Suffragette activity rises at the state house as Dora Sando Bachman seeks a Columbus board of education seat. County salary funding opinions and crop yield estimates for 1909 are summarized with detailed figures for wheat oats barley rye potatoes and apples.
Harry Roberts aged 20 worked in a livery barn in Cleveland and acted as a robust young man. He dressed as a man, but at Central police headquarters he confessed to being Lillian Meiers a 20 year old girl. She is the daughter of Gottlieb Meiers and has lived as a boy among workers and peers, with limited smoking and drinking.
Ashtabula Sentinel, Jefferson's oldest paper, has been sold to B. C. and R. D. Lampson, owners of the Gazette. The 63 year old publication may be discontinued. J. A. Howells, the former owner, is now U S consul at Turks Island. W C Howells founded the paper and William Dean Howells, the novelist, was a former editor.
Sheriff Newton with county deputies, under County Prosecutor Handy Webster, serves notice to 24 alleged gambling houses to cease operations after tentative grand jury evidence submission.
Columbus Ohio state accountant Frank L. Baird filed with the state bureau of accounting a report detailing an examination of Henry county schools and villages, finding an illegal drawing from the public treasury totaling $742.16.
Columbus Ohio reports the adjutant general invites a call for the holding and school of instruction for National Guard officers in Columbus in November. The event aims to train and prepare unit leaders for upcoming duties and responsibilities.
Allen county grand jury reports dereliction of duty by the judge of the common pleas court sheriff and deputies the prosecuting attorney and secret service officers over an attempted jail delivery on August 4. It finds no official family member implicated and notes jealousy among officials. A true bill is returned against a man now at large who was freed July 31 with funds for the escape allegedly supplied by John W. Beam. Assistant Attorney General W H Miller led the probe at Gov Harmon’s request.
William B. Pettus a former Kentucky school teacher confessed to passing counterfeit money and was sentenced by Judge Sater in Cincinnati to 30 months in Leavenworth Kansas He said he turned to counterfeiting to avoid starvation The trial revealed prior incarcerations in a Colorado reformatory and a Virginia state asylum.
Akron judge awards Lola Pierce $12,000 against American Hard Rubber Co for injury from a rubber ball struck in a factory buffing room. She lost sight in one eye and suffered nervous strain and partial paralysis. In Zanesville, William Aichle, 79, dies after blood poisoning from a foot cut with potato digger. he was a Civil War veteran.
In Wellston Delaware, Philip Fisher is acquitted of second degree murder after a jury convicts him of no charges. The defendant shot his wife and wounded a man who was with her, ending a brief trial.
Police arrest C. A. Perry in connection with the homicide of Mrs. Hunter known as Mother Hunter in Emily alley. Authorities label both victim and suspect as Negro, with investigation ongoing.
The Lyric theater hosts a week of attractions headlined by Wsra Kendall in a revival of The Vinegar Buyer and the comedy Going Some featuring The Marathon. Kendall headlines the lineup all next week with the revival and new act.
The term Bible comes from the Latin biblia treated as singular though from Greek neuter plural meaning little books. The Greek root byblus or papyrus underlies this name used by the mid second century church in Clementine literature.
The passage urges individuals to assert their individuality in the right direction to gain honor and set an example. It advises deciding what to do, affirming intent with I must do it and I will do it, and persisting until the goal is achieved.
In a witty note on the wedding, a groom recalls the bride’s father denying giving her away and remarks on the bride’s disposition. The exchange highlights humor at the ceremony amid family pride and affection.
A pithy quip about concealing a church letter suggests a local debate over concealment and self presentation. The remark underscores a community discussion on transparency and personal faith norms.
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