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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1912
Page
8
Marcellus Wood the ex-recorder was in Batavia last Friday. Grand Army members are asked to meet at the hall at 2 p.m. Saturday. Clyde Lindsey and sister from New Richmond socialized with Batavia friends Monday.
A local advertisement touts a $25 silver toned self playing and talking machine offered at an introductory $4.98 to select families, with a limit per household and a nationwide warranty. Distribution through a Batavia store. Ben Griggs handling mail responses. Includes notes on various local items, medicines, and community notices.
The notice extols Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil as a cure for sore throats and general pain, noting its speedy effects. It records visits by Smith Townsley now of Kentucky, and visits by Rollo Anderson with his bride to Frank Knauer’s family. A Williamsburg election failed to authorize issuing 18000 dollars for a water works plant with 118 vote majority against.
The Southern Star Council No. 174 Jr O U A M hosts the first season dance at Kerr's Hall Glen Rose Ohio on Saturday evening September 28. Music and orderly conduct are promised. Attend.
A surprise party greeted Mrs. Jacob Anstaett Sr. on her 76th birthday after Sunday church, with guests including Jacob Anstaett Jr. and family, Charles Anstaett and family, Albert Anstaett and Leonard Anstaett, John Schultz Jr. and family, and Mrs. Lena Seyler. A pleasant day was enjoyed by all attending.
Fragmentary report from Lindae area with mentions of Bibder Church Suskegaghed Brewn Cincinnati Valentine Mrs Goaltees and Isabelle Myers visiting Sir Me Gorner. Text is garbled and reads as a collection of names places and events with no clear narrative or date.
The oldest chronicles show nicknames for all levels of society from kings and saints to poets and cave dwellers. Eke names have marked neighbors and rivals since prehistoric times, reflecting status, traits, and culture across eras.
A study of Jesus parables and the deeper meanings behind his sayings. The article contrasts Jesus words to multitudes with the disciples inner understanding after the Holy Spirit’s coming and explains the distinction between world salvation and the Elect’s salvation in this age.
The article outlines the upcoming Parcel Post Law effective January 1, 1918. It details weight and size limits, flat rate rules for up to four ounces, and tiered rates for heavier items, with zone distances and possible adjustments by the Postmaster General after review and with interstate commission consent. It also notes optional indemnity insurance and delivery charges, plus potential rate changes as experience dictates. A second, unrelated health note urges outdoor activity and Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion and bowels, marketed by druggists.
The Ohio Federation of Good Roads plans to seek a direct half mill tax in the upcoming legislative session to fund road building, replacing a failed bond issue. The plan estimates $8 million annual revenue, with property owners paying about 16 cents per $1,000 and individuals about 85 cents yearly, enabling improvements to 8,000 miles of roads each year.
Attorney W C Bishop of this place was nominated last week by the Progressive Party as candidate for circuit judge from this district. He has long political experience and serves on the Progressive State Central Committee.
A religious message proclaims a bright future era led by Messiah, the Sun of Righteousness, bringing healing and blessing after a night of sin and suffering. Readers are urged to order a tract, Thy Kingdom Come, for 35 cents from Bible and Tract Society, 17 Hicks Street, Brooklyn.
A notice of appointment identifies the undersigned as duly qualified by the entity as attorney for Schwab and Erding. The document names Joe Erdman as attorney in fact and records formal appointment details.
William H. Woodlief of Clermont, brother to John R. Woodlief, died at his Ottawa Kansas home on September 24 after a long illness. A Civil War veteran and former captain in the First Ohio Cavalry, he built a notable turnpike from Tabasco to Nine Mile and the Masonic Hall at Williamsville. He leaves five grown children. An embedded note praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a dealer endorsement from H W Hendrickson of Ohio Falls Indiana.
A Kansas City Journal excerpt cites a farmer challenged by a Chicago mail order seller. The farmer asks the merchant why he does not advertise in the home paper, noting he learned of the line there. The piece argues statewide that small town merchants lose trade by neglecting local advertising and urges readers to advertise.
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