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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1916
Page
5
Residents report visits and entertainments in Stonelick township with families from Xenia Cincinnati Owensville and Burlington. Typhoid fever affects Margaret Livengood at grandparents home while insurance agent Johnnon conducted business in Bata via. The piece references Hall's Catarrh Cure with F J Cheney Co Toledo as a medical ad and mentions upcoming Mothers Club parcels post sale on October 27 at the schoolhouse.
An editorial urges using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign of a cold as a safe tested treatment. The note highlights the remedy's long use and lack of narcotics. Local society mentions follow Sunday visits and gatherings with relatives, with various names and places noted in passim.
The universal pain remedy Sloan's Liniment is praised for fast relief from neuralgia and sore muscles. It penetrates easily without rubbing and won’t stain skin or clog pores, outperforming plasters and ointments. Also marketed for stiff joints, rheumatism, gout, and injuries in children.
Mrs Chas Rietz of Allen Mills Pennsylvania says she has used FoLey's Honey and Tar for eleven years and would not be without it. The product is said to relieve coughs and throat irritation and ease wheezy breathing. Nash Pharmacy advertises the remedy.
A string of Sunday visits and family gatherings fills a Monterey area notice with names like Daugherty Turner Creager Lovell and South. Rev E W Thornton preaches at the Christian Church and local residents are urged to follow familiar routines while an advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar and Honey for coughs and colds.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Wheeler of Cincinnati visited at Albert Wheelers Sunday. Mr and Mrs B T Lindsey visited at Mr Johnsons Forestville Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Theo Brumagem entertained last Sunday Mr and Mrs J H Myers Mr and Mrs Will Hawkins and son near New Richmond. Mrs Ed Wall entertained the Woman's Missionary Circle last Friday afternoon. Allen Dugan of Higginsport visited Mrs E Dugan last week. Edmund Lindsey visited his son Fred at Harrison last week. Charlie Alrey of Batavia visited Verner Coombs last week. Ben Robinson and Harold Denham were in Cincinnati last Wednesday. Russell Valentine of Mt Washington called on Dr Valentine last Sunday. Several from here attended the lecture at Amelia last Saturday evening. Frank Hilton of Portland Oregon visited far W Coombs last week.
When you feel discouraged and despondent do not give up but take a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets and you are almost certain to feel all right within a day or two. Despondency is very often due to indigestion and biliousness, for which these tablets are especially valuable. Obtainable everywhere.
Marriage of Miss Marion Harmon and Geo Frazee announced in Cleveland with reference to Geo previously living in Bethel. Funeral attendance for Mrs Alf Johnson in Batavia. Various local visits, lectures and society events noted including Alpine Singers lecture at K P Hall and Pythian Sisters initiation of sixteen. Notable deaths include George Frazee’s brother in Dixon Nebraska.
A fragmented health note urges use of Chamberlain's tablets and daily exercise while advising to reduce vegetables and avoid other listed items. The readable portions imply a casual remedy guidance with missing context about who issued it.
A large group gathered Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Van Crendel to celebrate Mrs. C s birth anniversary while nearby events included a sale of household goods, sermons planned for next Sunday, and various social visits from the community.
A local testimonial from John Day of Georgetown Ohio praises Dean's Kidney Pills for backache and disordered kidneys. The ad warns kidney neglect leads to serious disease and urges immediate help with a 50 cent price, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
Thursday meeting at Nettie Runyan home included Federation president Maud Ireton and Velma Varney. Readers gave Halloween reminiscences Origin of Halloween and an original story. Fannie Varney, Keith Hutchinson and others contributed, with a childhood song and an origin poem.
An advertisement states Foley's Honey and Tar eases bronchial coughs by stopping tickling and inflammation. It claims to restore throat membranes, open congested air passages, and provide relief, sold by Neen Pharmacy.
Miss Cecil Glancy and her pupils plan a schoolhouse supper on October 2 to raise funds for the school. Local residents plan visits and family gatherings as part of community events and friendly hospitality. Dr. Kings New Discovery advertised as a cold remedy with 47 years of use.
Mt Carmel notes show Mr and Mrs O E Rose entertaining relatives Sunday. Cross and wife entertained relatives Sunday. Mrs Ellanderson visited her parents Mr and Mrs William Martin on Wednesday. District convention attended by Rebek Lodge in West Wednesday afternoon. visitor from Ham this week. Mrs Will Hanlon visited her mother and sister. Birthday events and family updates appear in local notes.
A sprawling Williamsburg item list covers family visits, dinners, and gatherings at local homes. It highlights arrivals, birthdays, and hospitality from residents like McNutt, Bricker, Creager, and Harbaugh, plus travel to Lynchburg and Batavia. A note on a Pilgrims Progress screen at the Presbyterian church adds community events.
T A Atwood returns home after visiting in Dayton Kentucky. E Bowman Woodruff and wife hosted Lowell Bennett and wife of Resentville. Mrs Cora Funington entertained the Philathae Friday with a gathering in Decatur Ohio. Miss Blanch Henry and Miss Florence Perkins called on Mrs J A Rader en route to Akron for a state convention. The first Lecture Course night featured an entertainment by the Parnells to a large audience. Mrs Sallie Bragdon hosted Baptist Ladies Aid for a quilt day. The Philathea plans a play on Oct 28 at Town Hall with Miss Kate Green of New Richmond. Mrs Ralph McKay and son Ralph of Owens visit J O Scott family in Bethel. Mrs Grace Myers returns to Dallas with aunt Mrs J R Hicks. Mrs Frank Porter visited relatives in Sandusky last week. Miss Jessie Coulter hosted Sunday with Miss Kate Green and other ladies.
Mr and Mrs E W Howe purchased a new touring car and a runabout for their son Hurdas. Mrs Tom King returns from Hamilton Ohio after weeks with her children. Mrs Sallie Singer visited Ne ville in poor health. Mr and Mrs John Callen visiting Cincinnati this week. Lloyd and Orphin Simmerman attended Georgetown fair and hosted cousins Nida and Galen Broadwell. School progress noted under Prof Leon F Rossman and Miss Ruth Beyrsdoffer. Eva Buchaman of Augusta Ky visited relatives here. Mrs Katie Woods hosted her sister from Hameraville. Many residents attend Batavia court this week. Easter family moved into recently purchased property. Lawrence family moved into the same farm. Win m Cline and daughters moved to Cincinnati. Mrs Jessie Dennison and Laura Smith visited Felicity.
An old advertisement urges men to stay fit by using Poleidney Pills to overcome issues like disordered kidneys bladder aching back swollen joints stiff muscles and rheumatic pains. Nash Pharmacy sells the remedy.
Miss Mary Somermelt and Elizabeth Deon visit Batavia with Bessie Ferris family. Mrs Sat interval hosts a Sunday gathering with Fella and local residents. Frank Nolap joins guests at Winton, H. Brotherton noted as the guest host.
Byrona of the city enjoys a week long vacation with Helen Morehead visiting Cliff Anderson and family. Will Kirgan spends weekend with his daughter in Ainea. Oakley trip planned for extended relatives, with Will Lukemier and Mrs Elizabeth Ewin hosting. Caption mentions biliousness and a medical ad for Foley Cathartic Tablets at Nash Pharmacy.
Laura Bragdon returned to Hesgonvilles Piney to visit sister Mrs George Tru John ser and wife of City. Several families including Eppert and Mattox groups spent Tuesday and Sunday with relatives in Jacksonville Amelia Thornton and Addisonville. Local gatherings featured Miss Margret McFarland, Miss Cassie Tone, Mrs Hiram Kiester and many neighbors at various visits and entertainments.
Mrs. J M Gaskill from Etna Green Indiana reports severe backache and sharp pains. She says Foley Kidney Pills gave relief and she praises the remedy. Nash Pharmacy distributes this standard kidney bladder treatment.
Mt Holly reports visits by R D Curril Faye Kincaid and spouses from Illsboro to Charles Incaid and wife. W J Listen Jacob Brunk and John Brown attend funeral of Alonzo Turton at Bethel. Rev Brown of Bethel preaches at Christian Chapel and will return Nov 5. Charles Horton and family visit relatives in the city. Edwards Fallon Lytle attend Southern Ohio Christian Conference at Pisgah Ridge Brown County October 7–10. Turnpike work progresses with stone crusher being prepared. Ladies circle meets with Mrs Daisy Pierson Thursday afternoon. Edna Follon, a gentleman friend of Batavia, spends Sunday with Brunk family.
For sale a well drained two acre plot located on Hicks avenue or John street in Amelia Ohio near the bank post office O G & PLA R and a short block from the Interurban station. For particulars address L Knowles 1144 South 28th street Louisville Kentucky.
For sale a house with ample fruit, a good cellar and water, two arches, corner lot, garage and barn. Cattle and an anthracite stove included. Priced reasonably for quick sale. Inquire at this office.
Financial statement of Owensville Building and Loan Company Ohio for year ending July 31 1916 shows liabilities deposits and accrued interest real estate contracts and mortgage loans. Receipts include loans on stock real estate sold interest rents and pass books with profit from sale of real estate. Distribution records dividends reserve fund interest salaries and expenses. Authenticated by secretary and audit committee with date in 1918.
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