Is Harrison going to try and get the Button Factory
Subscription rates are listed as one copy three months or six months or one year payable in advance. The paper is printed every Wednesday. An X on the paper or wrapper signals expiration or outstanding debt and requires settlement. Walter Hartpence signs the notice. Vol. XXXIV Thursday August 6, 1903.
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Walter Hartpence
Harrison
United States
Arizona Corporation Charter Guarantee Company
Monthan Building
Phoenix
Arizona
E. C. Dewitt & OC
Union meeting at Christian Church draws good turnout
Last Sunday night’s union gathering at the Christian Church drew strong attendance and lively interest. Rev. H. B. Timmons delivered an excellent talk that held the audience’s attention throughout.
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Christian Church
Lightning Strikes Homes in Local Storm
A Wednesday night electrical storm lit the town for hours. several houses were struck including Jos Crets' and George A. Biddinger's. The Biddinger home lost shingles and damage extended to the chimney and telephone box. family members were stunned briefly but unharmed.
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Jos. Crets
George A. Biddinger
Tragic Buggy Accident Claims George Kolb at 24
Last Sunday about 10 am a colta trial drive hitch to a buggy broke its holdback, throwing George Kolb and Charley Smith. Kolb died from internal injuries after being taken to Barney Smith’s home. funeral held at German Protestant Church with Rev. J. P. Mueller officiating. Burial at Harrison Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kolb
Jake Kolb
Jimison
Charley Smith
Kolb
Dry Fork Hill
Becon
Barney Smith
Bowles
George
Gad
Harrison Hill
J. P. Mueller
Baughman & Penny
Chautauqua Notes End Of Three Week Run Sharpens Fun
August 4, 1903 Chautauqua reports growing enthusiasm and strong health as the three week program nears its end. Visitors like Mr. A. F. Burk and Dr. Carlos Schott enjoy lectures, music, and camp life while river boating and social revelry flourish. Residents and guests mingle with kinfolks and friends, celebrating lively lectures, entertainments, and camp comforts before the final Monday close.
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Chautauqua
Harrison
A. F. Burk
F. C. Goodwin
Joe Bevis
John Schott
Joe
John
Carlos Schott
Dayton
A. L. Hollowell
Arthur Hollowell
Evansville
Ind
KR. A. Longman
Mcfarrison
Samuel Baughman
Miami Avenue
Old Town
Walter Hartpench
Pioneer Picnic at Whitewater Park Broadcasts 38th Reunion
The Miami and Whitewater Valley held its thirty-eighth annual Harvest Home and Pioneer Association reunion at Whitewater Park last Saturday. Despite smaller crowds, the event was a success with musical welcome by Cleves Coronet Band and speeches by Hon. H. L. Gordon, Rev. E. B. Timmons, and Hon. A. H. Morris. The gold headed cane and spectacles were presented to long-time members James Campbell and Mrs. R. O. Currie as old-timers recalled past gatherings. Officers elected included President Francis Hollowell and Secretary John Chidlaw. new members admitted included Lavenia M. Davis and Englebert Reibel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami and
Whitewater Valley
Whitewater Park
Pioneer Association
H. L. Cooper
Cleves Cornet
8. B
Frank Cady
Cincinnati
A. H. Morris
John J. Pratt
E. K. Davis
America
James Campbell
R. O. Currie
Walter Hartpence
Englebert Reibel
Andrew Morgan
Morgan
Cooper
Obituary of Mrs Phoebe Wakefield 1819 1903 Respected Ohio pioneer
Mrs Phoebe Atherton Wakefield widow of Andrew McCoy Wakefield died July 30 1903 at her daughter Mrs Daniel Jessups home in Harrison aged 84 years 6 months and 15 days after a long illness She was born near Preston Ohio joined several churches over a long life and raised eight children She leaves five sons one daughter fifteen grandchildren nine great grandchildren and a sister Her life was marked by faith service and a cheerful disposition with pallbearers being grandsons and grandsons in law.
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Phoebe Wakefield
D. H. Jessup
Presbyterian Church
W. B. Dunham
G. W. Hamilton
Preston
Baptist
Burk & Myers
Frank Turrell
Lee Cameron
Roy Wakefield
Williard Wakefield
A. F. Hudsop
James McClure
Hamilton
Phoebe Atherton Wakefield
Amos and
Mary Atherton
Ohio
Andrew McCoy Wakefield
Adelia
Mary Gwaltney
Congregational Church
New London
Harrison
United Brethren Church
Jesus Christ
Vail
Daniel Jessup
Pioneer Association Organizing Meeting Details
The Pioneer Association organized with a June 20 1866 meeting at the Elizabethtown Presbyterian Church. About 300 attendees elected Dr J H T Thornton as president and Peter Tebow and Bailey Guard as vice presidents. Edward Hunt was treasurer and John P Haire secretary. The 1866 schedule also included a September 8 gathering at Cleves Town Hall with John Scott Harrison speaker. The 1867 meetings moved to Huots Grove, now Whitewater Park, where it has been held annually since.
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Pioneer Association
Presbyterian Church
Elizabethtown
P. H. Galladay
Harrison
J. H. T. Thornton
Peter Tebow
Bailey Gaurd
Edward Hunt
Water Pollution Warning For Vincent Well In Har rison
Secretary of the State Board of Health reports water samples from Vincent well and a Broadway hydrant. Nitrate and chlorine levels indicate considerable pollution at the Vincent well, suggesting it should be closed and abandoned, while the hydrant water appears fairly pure.
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Citizen’s Bank
Vincent’s Row
Broadway
State Board of Health
Abe Loos
Columbus
Harrison
Ohio
Vincent Well
Vincent
John C Perry to celebrate seventy years in Indianapolis
J C Perry senior member of J C Perry & Co plans to mark seventy years of life in February. Born near Paoli, he arrived in Indianapolis in 1853 with no money, learned cabinet making, and built a wholesale career across several firms. He lived in the city fifty years, joined James E Robertson & Co, and formed Robertson & Perry. Alba Perry recently became a partner and Mr Perry has lately resigned.
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Indianapolis News
John C. Perry
J. C. Perry & Co., Incorporated
Indianapolis
Harrison, O
Perry
Paoli
Philadelphia
Shelbyville
E. B. Alvord & Co
Hasselman & Wasson
James E. Robertson & Co
Robertson & Perry
Alba Perry
J. C. Perry
Walter Bowlby Named General Manager of Indianapolis Opera Houses
In the death of George A. Dickson proprietor of several Indianapolis opera houses Walter Bowlby son of Homer Bowlby becomes General Manager. Walter has risen from usher to this position and his friends praise his record and progress.
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George A. D'ckson
Indianapolis
Walter Bowlby
Homer Bowlby
Walter
Usher
The Death Penalty and Arnica Salve Advertisement
An old advertisement warns that minor wounds can be fatal without Buckley's Arnica Salve and urges keeping it on hand. It touts Burns sores ulcers and piles prevention, selling for 25 cents at Sam A Barrow's Drug Store. It also promotes Hartpence Curtain Stretcher with Harrison News one year for 2.50, noting the stretcher’s price as 2.50.
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Buckley
Sam A. Barrow
Harrison News
Unsold Fractured Trade Pitch For Sanitary Lotion
A fragmented note touts a humane cure claim for Woolford's Sanitary Lotion claiming curing in 30 minutes. It mentions sales by Dr. J. P. Marvin, Druggist, with garbled remaining text. The readable lines imply a local medical product advertisement without verifiable proof.
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Woolford
J. P. Marvin
Five Cent Packet Then Family Bottle For A Year
A fragment notes pricing for a small medical or preparation kit. The five cent packet suffices for ordinary needs while the family bottle priced at 60 cents provides a yearly supply. The terse line concludes with a stray code 0135-20.
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The
Miami and Whitewater Valley Association
Francis Hollowell
8. H. Collins
John Chidlaw
Peter Minges
Daniel Smith
Frank Bowles
Wilbur Gwaltney
George Haire
Pew
Lavenia M. Davis
Joseph H. Lyness
Anton Miller
Fannie H. Karr
Zinder
Brunst & Viel
Sycamore Streets
West Side Drug Store
Tebbs Broek, Harrison
Albert Loos
Peerless
E. D. Bowlby & Son
ANG
Myers & Stenger
State
Commercial Tribune Vieinnati
Ashby
Peter Stencer
David Brehm
State Street
Secretary
C. O. Prosst
Sisters of St. Joseph
Baton Rouge, la
Smith
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Mals
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Potter Shoe Company
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Norwood
Steel and Iron Company
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First National Bank
J. OC. Perry
Roy
Royal Insurance Company
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Arrison
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Bright
Dru, Kennedy & Kergan
W. A. Belton
Gores
Campbell’s
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Ehertz Hotel
SAMA
Colonial Co
Eee St
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Huber
Jas. M. Benson
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W. P. Derrs
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