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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1913
Page
8
A collage of local notices and ads lists club memberships and magazine rates with a Clermont Courier promotion and Farm & Fireside and weekly/ monthly publications. It also records births, weddings, visits, movers, and businesses from Clermont County Ohio including Bethel Roller Mills and Rice's Livery Barn.
Hitch of New York arrives Saturday evening for a vacation and to join friends for a seaside squirrel hunt. The page mentions baby croup, Willie’s bruises, mamma’s sore throat, and grandma’s lameness, recommending Dr Thomas Electric Oil.
A determined woman lists chores she expects from a would be partner while Meandering Mike, a hungry traveler, insists he is not her husband and cannot meet the tasks. The exchange centers on food, wood, water, gardening, and fencing as conditions.
A drop of water contains about 2 quintillion molecules. If one molecule were enlarged to twenty feet across its atoms would resemble specks of dust, with each atom acting like a solar system in miniature.
A lawyer known for his fluent speech lampooned the defendant with a biting peroration. He warned the jury to decide if the accused could enter court wearing hypocrisy and draw three bullocks from his client’s pocket with impunity.
The Ohio Farmers Insurance Co. relocates to the Courier Building No. 3 East Market Street in Clermont County. New agent L L Johnson invites all with business or social interest, promising prompt service and reliable claim payments. Johnson's address is P O D No 227 Batavia Ohio with Bell number 152.
The American Medical Association published statistics linking habitual criminals to low body temperatures. The report describes criminals as generally degenerate, with average convicts three inches shorter than normal, lighter in weight, and with reduced chest expansion.
The article notes that counterfeiters favored platinum when its value was about six dollars per ounce. It mentions spurious ten and twenty dollar US gold pieces composed mainly of platinum and that British coins were imitated similarly.
The document outlines a 1913 proposal to amend sections 1 2 and 18 of Article III of the Ohio Constitution to implement a short ballot for state officers. It details election timing officer terms two years gubernatorial power and appointive offices, and notes adoption steps by the General Assembly and electors.
Fragmented text from a historic Ohio document outlines a proposed constitutional amendment. It mentions submitting a new ballot for county and township officers on a specified date, repealing sections 3 and 4, and adjusting terms and powers of county offices. The piece includes names like C. L. Swarm and references to legislative procedures and dates such as 1914 and 1913 era contexts.
A young boy tests a pair of kid gloves and says they are too tight. He suggests modifying them by shortening the long side to make them wearable.
Dr Mose Griffith considers building a large porch at his North street residence soon to become one of the town's most attractive homes. Nearby social visits include Mr and Mrs Charles Seyler hosting family from Amelia and Evanston, with a Sunday dinner noted as enjoyable. Married on September 18, 1913, Ben Ellis and Hazel Conover of Williamsburg at Batavia M E parsonage with Rev E Burdsall officiating. expressions of thanks for birthday cards from Mrs Mary W Vance and others. Jury commissioners Mary W Vance H Baum and Miles Bicking appointed by Judge Davis for a year at five dollars per day not to exceed twenty days.
A quotation from the Florida Times Union notes that lies usually spread more widely than truth, stating that the truth does not achieve the same circulation. The line reflects a critical view on media and information dynamics.
The document reports Ohio's proposed amendment to Article XII granting tax exemption for bonds issued by the state, cities, counties, school districts, and related public school finance bonds. It notes adoption timing for voter passage and includes certification by Secretary of State Charles Graves and authorization by the Department of Public Printing.
For the completion of the Second M. E. church in Batavia Ohio, a September 28 event at 2 p.m. will host speakers including Hon. A. L. Nichols lieutenant governor of Ohio and judges Davis and W. A. Joseph along with E H Speidel C Kearns and pastors of Batavia’s white churches. The committee G C McPheeters pastor invites public support.
H B Glancy & Co introduce a complete assortment of men women and children shoes. Highlighted is a superior school shoe range with no advance in prices.
Delmer Jester and Lucy Carpenter were married by Rev. Lavender in Batavia on September 10. After a short honeymoon in Fort Wayne they returned to Williamsburg to a reception with about one hundred guests, sharing games, music, gifts, and a late supper. The note ends with a rural views quote on agriculture and national strength.
Fragmentary text from Ohio 1913 referendum proposing to amend the constitution to allow women to hold certain offices. It cites Section 4 and references election timing and publication, with officials Swain and Niewors involved and authorization by the General Assembly.
Advertising blurb touts complete stock of pipes and clothes care products with sale prices. Mentions 10c per pkg and 3 for 25c with emphasis on immediate availability.
John A. Livengood of Batavia Ohio died September 18 1913 at age 71 years 6 months 6 days He served as a private in Captain Tom Lewis company 59th regiment from 1861 to 1864 with battles from Piketon to Lovejoy Station He married Charlotte Lewis and left 11 children 18 grandchildren and siblings He belonged to Union Chapel church and was remembered as a helpful neighbor The family notes a funeral hymn and tribute by L E
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