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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1919
Page
5
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Tablets as a remedy for bilious attacks. It claims the pills tone the liver, cleanse the stomach, stop nausea and vomiting, and restore health quickly. The copy emphasizes rapid improvement and overall well being.
Postwar church notes report strong reception of the new Methodist minister's sermon and hope for a large turnout in two weeks. Various local visits and social mentions follow including families visiting, students at Bethel High, and neighbors discussing church life.
Paul Joseph and Miss Helen Rouble of Lisboro were Sunday guests of Mrs. Ella Joseph. Guests at Greta Caldwell’s included Dortha Haller Milford Alice Hutson Esther Joseph Verna Stamm and Robert Rowan and wife. Mrs Olga Griswold and family near Leicester spent Sunday with W B ER White and family. Sam Warmen and family Ivorydale spent the week end at James Applegate’s. A number from a distance attended the funeral of W B Creager. Mr and Mrs Kratzer moved into John McNutt’s property. Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs Water’s. R J Fitzgerald and family Hyde Park spent the latter part of the week at J R Johnson’s. Otis Watson and wife hosted Charles Kentslider wife and two children Norwood. Kratzer wife and daughter Madisonville. EB d Christie is very sick with typhoid fever. T L White and family spent Sunday with friends at Clover. Harold Predmore left Monday for the city to study law.
Sufferers from indigestion grow despondent but many have been permanently cured by Chamberlain's Tablets. The remedy strengthens the stomach and aids natural function. If you have not tried them, do so at once.
The report lists numerous family visits and weekend guests including Mrs Syradary and Mrs Molli, O F Shepherd and daughter, Grace Cook of Newport Ky, Chas Troy and wife, Dr Dyer and wife, Hyderkke, Mr Burgess, Elizabeth Bandenchatel, and others. Attendees and hosts span Batavia, Newport, Kings Mills, Amen, and nearby areas with many Sunday gatherings and informal hospitality noted.
There is widespread catarrh in this region, once thought incurable. Doctors advised local remedies that failed. The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine from Toledo, Ohio is a constitutional remedy taken internally and affecting the blood and mucous surfaces. A reward is offered for any case cured by this preparation.
Fragmentary notices recount residents visiting relatives on Hyde Park and Norwood while others travel from Day n and Chicago. A child, Clifford son of Wilbur and Emma Mattox, died after a brief illness aged seven. funeral at residence and burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Norwood residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Leroy Br and wife and Mildred Jaspers spent time with family. Doughman and wife entertained two daughters and grandchildren. Dora Cox and Estella Ingle called on Nola Cramer. John Chaney and wife returned from a visit to Lynchburg. Mrs. Herbert Cox visited Blanchester relatives. Oral Devoss and family were guests of Will Barr. Frank Creager and wife visited local friends.
Mrs A H Hall of Caseville Michigan thanks for Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy saying it saved their baby's life this summer. Mary Carrington of Caseyville Michigan notes she has used Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for years and it always gives prompt relief.
Rufus Curliss married a Kalamazoo woman last week. Howard Johnson returned from overseas. Mrs. T P Myrick hosted C M Edwarde and wife. The True Blues plan a meeting with Miss Blanche Harrison. Christian church delegates were chosen to attend the 100th session in Westboro October 3 to 7.
Mrs Velma Leeds hosted the Embroidery Club last Friday afternoon. Mrs Galvin and children were in New Richmond last Friday. Dr Valentine entertained his nephew from New Richmond part of last week. A birthday surprise was given Hd Fig ns Saturday evening in September by neighbors. Ice cream and cake were served. Anderson of Shinston Virginia is visiting his farm there. Quy Robbins of overseas is visiting his father.
Mr and Mrs Alva Burger and children visit relatives near Melia with Reed and Helen attending. James O Neil and Elizabeth Demoese host relatives. Mr and Mrs Geo entertain 66 friends for a dinner honoring son Willie returning from overseas. Emma Page ill. Revlew property sale discussed. plans for Boston home noted.
Saturday and Sunday hosts and guests fill a long list of visits across Dayton Oakley Norwood and Madisonville. Several families including Leever Patterson Brunk and Duchem are noted along with local teachers Miss Adams and Miss Wright spending the weekend at home or visiting relatives.
An old advertisement extols HoustoniaLiniment as a home remedy for joint pain and injuries. It claims rapid relief from aches burns and cuts and promotes Dr Jones’ Original Jones Liniment with pictured bottle a one dollar size and cheaper trial options. Agents and cities listed include Charleston Batavia and Williamsburg Ohio.
N B Wallace and wife Eli Wallace with son Ralph visited Lee Wallace at Maple Grove. W H Jones and family went to Chasetown. Alice Irwin hosted Mr Wagner of Loveland. Howard Harlow and daughter visited with father Henry Harlow. Hobson family from Marathon visited J K Moyer. Clemons of New Hope stayed with his niece. Benton Hunter and wife from Peebles visited relatives. L Jones moved Rev Shambaugh to Manchester. Miss Ruth Harlow spent Saturday in W H Jones’s home. Walter Reed attended his uncle Smith's funeral at Mt Crab. Others joined family gatherings around town.
Mr and Mrs Harry Hutson hosted Sol Kernohan and family along with W Q Robinson and wife of Perin town and other relatives from Amelia Cincinnati and Williamsburg visiting throughout the weekend. Various residents traveled to see relatives in Oxford Cincinnati and nearby areas while social groups met at home gatherings and club events.
The funeral for W. B. Creager of Mara tudh occurred at Bloom Rose last Tuesday. He leaves a widow, one son, and many relatives and friends. Attendees from afar included Mrs. Martha Tatley of Madisonville, Mrs. Kate Talley of Cincinnati, and Mrs. Grant Ulrey of Loveland. A Civil War veteran, Creager was a longtime resident. Relatives gathered at O. P. Caldwell and wife’s home on September 4 for their 45th wedding anniversary, with many present from nearby towns and cities. Mr and Mrs Caldwell expressed gratitude for the friendship, and well wishes extended for many returns of the day.
Local supplier Rapp and Schwab in Batavia Ohio advertises 4 ply roofing rolls sold at 1.98 dollars each with color choices green or red.
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