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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1916
Page
8
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The Clermont Courier in Batavia Ohio lists a variety of subscription options and rates for multiple papers including Courier and Com Tribune Cincinnati Post and Times Star. Local notes mention births visits loans and upcoming events with many residents and businesses noted from Batavia and surrounding towns.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Fagin and daughter of Silverton and Mr and Mrs Leonard VanFossen of Pleasant Ridge spent weekend with Michael Reisinger and family. Rev E F D Zimmerman will preach at Colored Methodist church tonight. The 18th district convention of the W R was held at Milford Friday. Clermont Civic Club to host Amelia Halloween party October 31 with 10 cent admission and refreshments.
On Friday evening October 27 the Glancy school district No 7 will hold an impresionment followed by sale of homemade candy peanuts and hot frankfurters sandwiches Admission 5 cents starts 7 30 p m For benefit of school and includes a pasar teacher worded for emphasis of community turnout.
Wallace Lewis and Edith Fitzwater of Loveland were married last Saturday morning at the Batavia Presbyterian manse with Rev. Simpson officiating. The couple will live in Loveland and were accompanied by Miss Fitzwater, the bride’s sister, and Mr. Shirtz of Lebanon. Emma Richard of Mitchelowa visited near Owensville, and Batavia church ladies hosted a miscellaneous shower for the newlyweds, gifting food and kitchen items.
The Batavia I C O F lodge held a successful Home Coming last Friday. The hall was full and members engaged in beneficial tasks. Initiatory degree conferred followed by oyster supper in Edge room. New Market street quarters for Seyler and Moyer to include sales and repair space heated by steam.
A Coffeen Illinois reader sares in a 1.26 payment to settle arrears while noting political musings. The piece references Illinois likely backing Hughes with 75 000 and cites former pledge by Wilson to serve one term. Commissioner's Proceedings list multiple local road and bridge contracts and bills approved on Oct 16 with various workers and suppliers named.
M E church holds Sunday school at 9 15 and worship at 10 30 with Epworth league at 6 and evening service at 7. Prayer meetings Wednesdays led by Schhn P Martin. B church offers 9 00 Sunday school and 1 00 preaching, English sermon in evening, Young People at 7, prayer Wednesdays. E F Wegner pastor. Presbyterian service Sunday morning at 10 30 with Young People at 6 15 and prayer Wednesday at 7. Simpson minister invites all to services.
Leonidas H Turton born August 14 1843 near Pt Isabel to Hrastus and Evaline Turton died October 10 1916 at daughter’s home. He served in the 5th V I from Felicity in 1861 fighting at Shiloh lookout mountain Missionary Ridge Chickamauga and more. He married Mary J McCullough December 2 1867 at Grandview Indiana and had four children Eva Murphy Hilem Mrs Armette Gillespie and Orie Elmer. After farming he moved to Bethel due illness and mental decline, later living with a daughter. He joined the M E church in youth and supported its gospel. Survived by widow one daughter one son and six grandchildren. Services were held at Reve M E church October 12 with interment Mt Moriah cemetery.
Office Courier Building Batavia Ohio contact phone 90 appears in a classified style line with terse address details and a contact reference. The fragment suggests a local business advert or listing without further context.
A graduate of Ohio State University is listed as employed by the state of Ohio from 1914 to 1916 as Assistant State Veterinarian. The entry notes service in Colorado from May 1916 to April 1916 and mentions the latest treatments used and Bell phone 4-8.
An ad promotes the Clermont Courier weekly newspaper highlighting local county news, court reports, commissioners proceedings, obituaries, births, farm club notices, Grange notices, sales ads, and teachers questions, available for $1.25 yearly through January 1, 1918 with a clubbing offer.
A memorial tribute recounts Eva Johnson born November 3 1853 near New Richmond and raised at Franklin School. She taught, married Alpheus T Johnson July 8 1891 in Batavia, had three children, and lived a Christian life marked by hospitality and endurance. She died October 13 1916 after years of pain, leaving a legacy of usefulness and neighborly kindness.
Reverend A. A. Love and wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on October 18, 1916 at their Higginsport home. Guests enjoyed autumnal decorations, a speech by Mrs. H. K. Butler, a performance of Silver Threads among the Gold by Mrs. Estella Butler, and a generous luncheon. The hostess, a North Carolina College art graduate, distributed hand painted souvenirs. attendees gave many presents.
A new Farm Woman's Club named The Valley Club organized October 12 at the Wilson home near East Fork in Williamsburg Ohio. Officers elected include President Mrs Ed Wilson Vice President Mrs J E Hilton Secretary Miss Stella Kain Treasurer Mrs Emma King Organist Miss Velma Kain. Members from Deerfield Club aided in the effort.
Obituary and memorial notes recount W H Hartman born 1845 in Clermont county Ohio died 1916 at 71.1.16 after a life as lawyer, Clinton county prosecutor, Wilmington mayor and church member. It lists marriages to Albina Roudabush Hannah Roudebush Nellie Murphy and children Lillie Rowena Richard and grandchildren, with tribute and verse. Also mentions George J Gunderley born 1874 and death after illness with a sermon by Rev Simpson.
A heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for sympathy and floral offerings after the death of George J. Gunder. Also notes a testimonial from Mrs. J. M. Gaskill of Etna Green Indiana praising Lilas Kidney Pills for backache relief though the rest of the text is garbled.
In Clermont county farmers institutes to be held at Newtonsville Amelia Bethel Felicity and Loveland will stress water supply sewerage disposal on farms and rural community life problems. Dates list multiple speakers including Geo Lentz James Spear Mrs Murtland Bedford C Henderson and others with local secretaries.
An advertisement claims Foley’s Honey and Tar stops tickling throat and soothes irritation. It promises relief by restoring membranes, opening air passages, and easing discharges, with Nash Pharmacy as the seller.
Will Jackson a local Black man who was assaulted in the city six weeks ago and rumored to have a broken back after falling into an elevator shaft is back home in decent condition findings show his back was not broken.
The passage promotes Foey Cathartic Tablets as a first aid to digestion, claiming they prevent biliousness sick headache sour stomach gas bloating constipation and dyspepsia by keeping the bowels open and regular. It cautions the product does not cause griping and mentions Nash Pharmacy.
The Kline Heights Real Estate Company conducted a lot sale last Saturday. Despite miserable weather, 25 lots were sold to buyers who plan to build houses by spring or fall. Several fine locations remain unsold and the company expressed satisfaction with the result.
An ad extols Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a trusted, non narcotic cure for the common cold. It warns that colds can lead to serious diseases and urges immediate use, noting the product’s long standing reputation and wide availability.
A State Public Library representative visited Batavia last week on library business and praised the Batavia library for its efficiency. Some state books were overdue, with a $16 payment required, urging members to return books to avoid charges.
An ad asserts constipation dulls the brain and causes a sluggish system due to impurities. It claims Dr King’s New Life Pills provide prompt relief with a mild easy bowel movement and tone up the body. The copy targets druggists and urges purchase for quick benefits.
The Methodist parsonage will be sold to the highest bidder on November 4. The minimum bid is $1200 with cash terms. The property sits on a good lot with water and light and is in fine repair in a desirable location. Investigate if you seek a home.
A fragmented note urges men to stay fit to seize opportunities. It links health to work capacity, cites kidney disorders nerve pain and rheumatic aches, and mentions Nash Pharmacy and individuals from Norwood and Cleveland connected to a hoped for successful journey.
Notice records George W Gunderley as duly appointed and qualified administrator of the estate of George Inderley of Clermont county Ohio. Dated October 8 1016 by the Probate Court of Clermont county Ohio with attorney E A Speidel on record.
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