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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1918
Page
8
Local Clermont items report visitors from Cincinnati and Dayton, school openings, road and phone line disruptions from Monday’s storm, and community notes. Mentions a new Loveland school building costing 40000 dollars, family moves to Brown County, and several engagements, travels, and employment changes among residents.
Mrs Amanda widow of the late Granville Curliss died suddenly at the Keen home after a few hours illness. She had earlier suffered la grippe. One daughter survives. Burial in Union cemetery Tuesday with service at the Presbyterian church by Rev Wilson.
The East Fork valley tobacco crop rallies after five days of heavy rain last week. Buyers now contract for 80 cents or more, up from about 20 cents, with the standing crop increasing in value by about half. Late season favorable only if weather stays supportive.
Sister Vina Hulick born near Belfast Ohio August 5 1843 died August 8 1918 aged about 75 years. She married Charles R Hulick November 1 1860 and had eight children three survive Marcellus passed May 4 1900. Surviving are Mrs Charles Taylor Gus and Lloyd Hulick and brother Lyman A Shumard. Her steadfast Christian faith guided her family and community. Her pastor notes her life as a lasting legacy and guardian at temptation.
Edna Coslett Lukemier born March 9 1881 Ripley Ohio died August 26 1918 after a week long illness aged 87 years 5 months 16 days She was daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Coslett Married Arthur Lukemier June 4 1916 they had one child Emma Belle Survived by husband daughter parents and siblings The family mourns while recalling her faithfulness love and sacrifice in life.
Roy Craver a Batavia youth who has failed three times to join the army has taken employment with the N. & W. road at the Batavia office as a check clerk. He is described as a clever young man who will perform well in the new job.
A farmer warns of wasteful breweries and saloons draining grain for enemy use and urges Ohio readers to drive pro German traitors from the state to conserve fuel food and manpower for the war effort. The Clermont County Day Federation under A Dunn promotes loyal support.
The M E church led by Rev R B Wilson will hold Sunday school at 9 15 a m at the town hall September 8 while the church is under decoration. Pastor absent for conference in Cincinnati September 4 9. Presbyterian pastor Rev Tilford urges churchgoers to attend next Sunday. Education and War theme featured with 4 15 Sunday school and 7 30 evening program. Local fuel rules allow church use of cars. avoid abusing privilege.
Inquiries prompt confirmation that Georgetown plans a larger fair this year. Arrangements are underway for the usual first week of October. The event marks the season’s close and signals preparations for Thanksgiving and winter quarters.
The text notes a worsening teacher shortage across Ohio with about 15 unfilled positions in Clermont county. It mentions emergency certificates allowed by law for experienced teachers not currently in work, issued by the State Superintendent on county recommendation, without examination. It asks resigned teachers to consult their county superintendent about returning.
A removal notice appears concerning a single office at residence 9 Maysti. The document references an official action to relocate or remove an item or occupancy from the specified address and likely involves filing with a local court or authority.
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