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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1912
Page
8
The Batavia paper reports social visits from Mrs. Jennie Titus and guests from Chillicothe Columbus Cincinnati and Amelia. Oysters advertised at K Hoerner's opposite the Traction depot. Col H C Schroppe visits family. Mrs Edith May buys a Wood street residence. Madison Institute seeks Virginia Leete. Dean's Regulats promoted for liver and digestion. C J Cretors orders piano. local dealers report strong fall trade.
Clifford G. West of Indianapolis and Miss Lena Turner of Laurel wed at the M E parsonage in Batavia with Rev E Burdsall on October 15. J ames Barr returns from Martinsville after rheumatism treatment and loss of weight. State Game Warden released minnows in East Fork for sport. Chamberlains Tablets aid stomach disorders and headaches. Ralley Day set for next Sunday at the German U B church with Sunday school at 9 15 a m and invitation to former scholars and friends.
A printed notice highlights Yankee humor and pathos in a new serial "Keziah Coffin" by Joseph C. Lincoln, running in weekly installments. It notes the opening chapter appears in the issue and urges reader participation.
The column lists residents moving to new properties including Baldwin to Jones property, Bicking, Ft. Thomas, Bunn, Dayton, Haney cottage, Rus sellville, and the Smiths from the brick company. It also details Master James Brown’s 7th birthday party with many attendees and a lunch. Political notices urge voting for Chris Ernst and David R. Irwin for county commissioner citing qualifications and records.
The U B Church of Dayton has purchased Shaker lands near Lebanon for 825000 and other considerations. The property will be used for orphanages old people homes and other benevolent purposes. The additional consideration is understood to cover care of Society members for life. The land is described as Warren county’s most productive and worth the price.
The third annual county convention of the K of P lodges from Milford Felicity Bethel Bantam New Richmond Moscow and Williamsburg will meet in Williamsburg next month. Last convention in Bethel was well attended and profitable. Arrangements are under way for entertaining visitors with grand officers expected and speeches planned.
A gospel lesson describes Jesus privately healing a deaf man with his ears and tongue, illustrating faith and compassion. It notes Jesus sighing with compassion, links miracles to his mission, and cites the feeding of four thousand as further proof of divine power. Dr. A D Spence, Republican candidate for Coroner, Neville, speaks of his medical career and readiness to serve. C L Bavis, Republican State Senator candidate, is praised for readiness and broad acquaintance.
Under a ruling by Attorney General Hogan polls open at 5 30 a m and close at 6 p m on election day as before. Secretary Graves orders election officials to follow this ruling. Also an ad for Burdock Blood Bitters promotes health and notes no hunting on farms of Mike Hodge and Bata via to.
A religious notice proclaims the glorious day of divine favor near, detailing the sun of righteousness bringing healing after a long night of sin and suffering. It invites readers to send thirty-five cents to the Helping Hand for Bible Students for a tract titled Thy Kingdom Come from the Bible and Tract Society in Brooklyn, NY.
A local ad promotes Marion Shoes with a year’s wear for a $3 shoe and a guarantee. It also highlights Buster Brown Blue Ribbon Shoes for children, felt boots, rubber footwear, and a full range of dry goods, hats, and clothing offered at low prices. Call to get fitted for winter.
A 1912 public notice lists stock owners of the Cler mont Courier weekly at Batavia Ohio and nearby towns. Names include J nat Walimgsburg C C Kearns Y R Hicks Fite tch Elmer Ely George Printy L W Hitch A Brown J Werner and others. Notary Sworn on 5th day of new. commission expires 1914.
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