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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1889
Page
8
Advertisements and notices mix loan offers hardware sales medical services and local events. William R Walker attorney and W R Nichols pension info appear along with Stirling Moore hardware and Fuhr Williamsburg services. Community updates mention dentists doctors and upcoming fairs and meetings.
Bids were submitted for building nine catch basins on North street. The bidders included Barios Knott Elenor and others from Batavia and nearby towns. The contract was awarded to Edward Hall of Batavia.
Mrs Andrew Frambes of Bethel mother of Captain Wm Frambes received a donation party from Brown's shoe factory employees last week. She thanked her friends publicly for the valuable and useful presents that will help her through the winter.
Following Monday, officials announced the grand and petit jurors drawn to serve at the October term. The list names the jurors selected from the pool, outlining the upcoming trial panel for the term.
Citizens are assured that Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Dr King's New Life Pills Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters are sold with a full money back guarantee if results are not satisfactory. Endorsers W. R. B. Walker Drogetet Batavia and J. B. Walker Williamsburg back the claims.
Thomas L. Simmermon is appointed as School Examiner acting from September 7, 1889. A veteran educator, he began teaching at age two and has remained in education, serving as secretary of the Institute board in 1896 and as superintendent of Mt. Carmel schools. He is a noted Odd Fellow and M E church member, born September 1861, and 28 years old.
W. M. Sanford and his wife celebrate their linen wedding at their Milford home on Thursday September 19 from 2 to 10 p m. The 85th anniversary is noted with congratulations from The Courier.
Cler monters awarded premiums including Harlow Bros of Blowville for best display of sheep and hogs. Boulware of Williamsburg earned for fine horse display. Ed Patchell of Stonelick won first and second in light harness and all purpose horses and swept mares and two year old colts. Sam Hazzard, Patchell’s stallion, tracked a 2.28% record. Johnson of Williamsburg took multiple first and second prizes in two year old geldings light harness draft horses and matches.
Brown County Republicans met in Georgetown with large turnout and strong good will endorsing the National Administration and Governor Foraker. Nominated candidates include Auditor John E. Kirkpatrick Treasurer John A. Tweed Commissioner John V. Swope Recorder O B Hare Infirmary Director Vice Thompson Representative A B Whiteman and Senatorial endorsement for Colonel John Henry from Brown Clermont District.
Special Order No 2 notes the Clermont County Veteran Association moved its Amelia reunion to October 5. All Posts to attend in full uniform for a well attended encampment in Southern Ohio. General Hurst from the Department will be present to address veterans and friends.
The brethren of the German U B church plan a Batavia conference starting on the 80th instant with a week of preaching by Rev J Assel J Dungweiler C Streich W Benging and W Mittendorf J Reineger and J F Schwab J Bremer B F Fritz Bishop Dixon will preach in English Sunday morning and lay reopening of the church Sunday evening Lord's Supper invited attendees.
Richard J. Clark and Maud K. Cooley, young Nicholsville couple, wed at Samuel Clark’s home on Thursday afternoon. Rev. D. W. Park officiated with many relatives in attendance, followed by congratulations, dinner, and gifts. Twilight Society joined later to bring the guest count to about twenty. Guests traveled from Yellow Springs, Bethel, Madeira, New Richmond, and nearby towns. The match is described as an excellent union after a shared upbringing.
BoWMAN TOBACCO WAREHOUSE reports 2837 bhds offered for the week up from 2100 previous week and 1287 year prior. Market stronger with active demand for good to fine leaf and bright grades. Nondescript leaf firm. Second sale scheduled next week with detailed Brown County quotations and varied prices across grades.
The Ohio Methodist Conference session in Xenia ends after debate over sanctification and temperance. Reports on sanctification face scrutiny, with resolutions against faith healing and Christian science. Minorities push opposing tax and license ideas for liquor control as ministers’ actions and assignments for Ripley Hillsboro districts are announced.
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