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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
2
The Harrison News lists editor Walter Hartpence and publication details. It shows subscription rates in advance, weekly Wednesday issue, and post office registration. It warns readers to mark time-out or debt with an X on the margin and to settle balances.
Lightning struck the E Lake barn southeast of town on Wednesday the 24th. A fire consumed the structure and $400 worth of hay inside, with no insurance coverage.
It is reported that our old friend Thos P Oyler will quit farming. It will be the greatest undertaking Tom ever had to quit work, but if he moves to town and associates with retired farmers, he may survive the shock.
Citizens urge action against farmers who leave horses tethered for hours while they enjoy food and drink indoors. Question raised about why the city marshal does not hear complaints or intervene.
The White Water Detective Association plans a picnic next Saturday with strong turnout expected. Organizers aim to ensure fun for all, with many prizes and ample refreshments. No intoxicants will be allowed on or near the grounds, and attendees will be warmly welcomed.
Last Thursday morning Dr. Scott unhitches his horse near State and Dock streets. The runaway collided with a new runabout and knocked loose a fire plug. The horse fled east on Dock for several blocks before James Wilson captured it. Dr. Scott had recently bought the horse from Geo Swales. It is hoped the animal can be saved.
Tickets sold for the Chas. Hayes Post G A R benefit show promise a packed hall. The program is among the best ever seen there with sparkling songs and thrilling readings to keep the audience lively from start to finish. Tickets 15 and 10 cents, reserve seats 10 cents at the door.
Mrs Matilda Koch Brooke of 221 Oak St files for absolute divorce from Finley S Brooke president treasurer of Cincinnati Seating Co and secretary of Excelsior Furniture Co in Washington Indiana The suit alleges ill treatment abandonment in 1901 and seeks set aside of a Texas divorce fraud claim that Brooke was not notified and misrepresented residence The second marriage changes add possible bigamy charges attorney Harry R Probasco represents Mrs Brooke.
John Knopfle of Harrison files in Superior Court a suit for 15275 against the Big Four Railroad alleging gross negligence in the death of his 17 year old son John M. after an accident on May 18 near the Indiana line. He claims railway officers ignored the injured boy and failed to arrange medical aid, causing prolonged suffering and his subsequent death. Attorneys Geo B. Goodhart and C B. Matthews are listed.
The business men met last Thursday to hear committee reports on nomination and by laws. Officers elected include President Frank Bowles Vice President Robert Bowlby Secretary Gus Viel Treasurer C C Coburn and directors Dr Kilgour Dr Kuhlman Peter Stenger R Bowlby and Joseph Bevis. The group plans another meeting to finalize the organization and aims to attract factories to town with steady effort.
The Miami Valley Chautauqua hosts an unprecedented turnout with about 700 tents and 55 cottages filled by visitors from across Ohio and Testery Union. Despite a rainy first week, daily and evening programs proceeded without interruption. Harrison residents include John Pfotzer and wife, Charles Couries and family, Charles Pfotzer and wife, Miss Hattie Hillman, Gus Harmon, William M. Fowler and family, Walter Hartpence, Emmet Tebbs, Mrs. L. S. Bowles, A. M. Willoughby and wife, Richard Sortman and family, Miss Maude Cone and mother, plus numerous locals east of the site. Fowler’s auto trips have added pleasure for friends.
A rough, somber verse fragment portrays a weary traveler asking for rest and food in a box car. The speaker ends with a bleak wish about dying before waking, shrinking into thinness and hardship. The piece conveys poverty and desperation with stark imagery.
The notice extols newspapers as a thoughtful present for an absent relative or friend, likening it to a letter from home that brings all worth mentioning news each week.
Venice Ohio items report C W Stephens purchasing a touring auto. Mrs Dot Davis and family relocate to Mt Healthy to continue dressmaking. Mrs Jane Matson breaks her arm in yard. Emma and Mary Harold visit Shroyer and Mary Beck. Paul Burns plans Colorado trip. Shroyer hosts a night blooming cereus display drawing about a hundred visitors. Reverend Arthur of Bevis A B Church baptizes converts near Venice bridge. W H Starlin recovering from foot amputation can ride out. Reverend John Dorst visits from Cincinnati, oversees Camp Brown with fifty Cincinnati Junior Y M C A boys. J Lehreyer attends Mrs Eliza Myers funeral. Bertha Butterfield returns from Cincinnati Hospital for two weeks. Lizzie Bowles at Miami Valley Chautauqua two weeks. Rev J W Jordan and family vacation to Alabama for three weeks. Sunday morning Rollin Hathaway and wife collide with auto near Venice. horse scared, buggy damaged.
Catherine Smith Haas, age 18, filed for divorce from Herman Haas alleging a void marriage made at age fourteen in Newport. She charges extreme cruelty including kicks during pregnancy, fist blows, name calling, and threats with a revolver and razor, plus failure to provide food or clothing. Attorney J. H. Charles Smith represents Mrs. Haas.
The piece argues village life shapes boys by contrasts with farm and city life. It praises farm labor for building character, notes city boys rush into activity, and urges the church as a key factor in fostering high ideals among village youth. It questions Harrison's need for revival and healthy stimuli to aid youth development.
About 8 a.m. last Sunday, two barns on Daniel Baughman's Mt. Carmel area farm caught fire from unknown causes. Mrs. Brant spotted the flames as Vincent Brant and son resided there. Loss totals include $1,500 for Baughman with no insurance, and Brant's 16 tons hay, wagons, buggies, and harness valued after a $500 policy. origin remains a mystery.
The week of July 7 1907 features George Renck and family spending Sunday with H McClure and wife in Snow Hill. James Truitt and wife from Aurora visit their mother Mrs Elizabeth Truitt. Robert Heuck of Hamilton and Roy Wilson of Cincinnati spend Sunday with relatives in Sapana. Albert White and family visit John White and kin. Robert Hudson of Logansport takes a vacation at home. Cleader Massett of New Haven spends Sunday at home. Mrs Geo Swales is improving slowly. Walter Southard and sisters Eltwe and Bessie visit Misses Etta and Mildred Hayes of Cleves last Sunday. Geo Cole of Lawrenceburg visits his parents John Cole and wife.
Base Ball. Harrison boys pounded the ball from start to finish as Pleasant Ridge struggled to contain them. By the end of the seventh inning Harrison led 21 to 3, after an early 6 to 0 advantage, prompting Pleasant Ridge to consider quitting. Chester Fischer, manager of the Victors, sought a game with them.
Capt Joe Messick is gravely ill after learning of his son Harry's death in Chattanooga Tennessee. He suffers a serious growth that may require surgical operation.
In Bright Maryland July 26 1907 Mrs Emma Keen and son Irvin visit and return home The Woodman picnic at Hamilton Grubb s grave postponed to August 24 The Standard Bearer met at Mrs Eymimi Cormice s home Mrs Todd returns home from Christ s Hospital Cincinnati in improved health Mrs Victoria Mitchel of Cincinnati visits aunt Mrs Thomas Hargitt Mrs Laura Gibson hosts relatives from Indianapolis Regular Christian Church services next Sunday at 3 pm Miss Sarah Stephens returns from Covington Kentucky Thomas Hargett s barn struck by lightning July 24 partly destroyed insured Amos Hellfull wheat crop destroyed by storm neighbors helping him
A damaged fragment from SF Pickles Xe shows a terse price list with odd spacing and unclear items. The legible figures include 25c 15¢ and 30¢ items alongside 12 and 20¢ entries, but most details remain unreadable. The note offers a snap shot of vintage pricing without complete product names or context.
Harrison readers report relief from backache headaches and urinary issues after using Doan’s Kidney Pills as recommended by a local resident Joseph Kirk of Market Street Harrison Ohio. He credits the product with stabilizing his health and urges others to buy from dealers with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan’s.
The Cincinnati Zoological Garden covers sixty acres and ranks among the largest collections in the world. Established in 1875 it forms a city landmark with a clubhouse, amusements, and diverse trees labeled for easy identification, inviting visitors to learn about the flora and fauna on site.
Harrison Marshal GEO Campbell issues a warning to drivers and ball players on public streets who exceed speed limits or play on thoroughfares. They will be arrested and handled by law if the practice continues.
Miss Lillian Mortimer stars in Kate Barton’s Temptation at Heuck’s starting Sunday matinee August 18. Manager Jas L Veronce presents the tale in which Jack Reed, Kate Barton’s sister’s sweetheart, serves as express messenger. Bill Barlow, the Bowery “King of Crooks” and Barton lover, plots to steal 500 dollars from Jack but is thwarted, captured, and Kate aids police before the Barton father dies of heart failure. vengeance rises and Barlow’s downfall follows.
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