Walter Hartpence editor and proprietor notes
Harrison weekly notes discuss the death by suicide of Mike Schons of London, comments on Electric Railway officials C B Hooven and Earl with a proposed railway from Harrison to Brookville, and praise the Harrison Building Association for well-run start, promising strong protections for small investors and stakeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Schons
London
Col. C. BE
Hooven
Eon Earl
John Aan
Brookville
Lightning kills girl in 1831 coal yard tale echoes
A historic item recalls Tarren Betton who died when struck by lightning on an 1831 coal yard lot now run by J C Bevis. Sister Mary Sefton was badly shocked and never recovered. The column notes a long-ago lightning strike near a door where a cross-cut saw hung. It ends with subscription offers and an Evangelist tour news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarren Betton
J.C. Bevis
Mary Sefton
Nancy
Does John Really Mean to Back Out
A confusing notice reports John Widmer missing ahead of a Tuesday wedding at St Peter Indiana. The groom to be is sought by police after his fiancée Joan Roth, a baker at 539 West Fifth Street, was last seen Friday night. Relatives fear for his safety as a detective detail searches for the 32 year old, who disappeared after a telegram query from Grevington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
John Widmer
St. Peter’s
Ind
John
Charley Vickers
Joan
West Fifth Street
Otto Roth
Main Street
Covington
Roth
Widmer
Miss Roth
St. ‘Peter
Grevington
St. Peters
Miami Whitewater Valley Pioneer Association Meeting Recap
The Miami and Whitewater Valley Pioneer Association held a large gathering last Saturday with about 10 000 on the grounds. Notable attendees included Samuel Wamsley George E Roberto George Ryan and Eliza Hayes while awards honored the oldest man and woman present with a gold headed cane and spectacles. The event featured addresses by J H Bramwell Lewis W Irwin and M Buckley and included pioneer relic exhibits and a county teachers institute announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami and Whitewater Valley Pioneer Association Association
Miami
Whitewater
Grand Central
Kilbourne
Benamin Arrisor
Joseph Cox
Association
James Kendrick
Stephen Cooper
Cleves
Bailey S. Harrell
A. B. Reed
Cincinnati
Penn Tanner
Harrison
James Carlin
Thirty-ninth
Ohio Volunteers
Susan Smith
Bebb
Samuel Wamaly
George E. Roberto
Lawrenceburg
George Ryan
Indianapolis
T. BE. Sater
Preston
Joseph Gwaltney
P. J. Gwaltney
A. H. Morgan
George W. Haire
Elizabethtown
James Schroyer
George Hopping
Elvira Hartrence
Eliza Hayes
Fon
J. H. Bramwell
Hoo
Lewis W. Irwin
M. Buckley
W. C. Cooper
Charley, Bonham
George Roberts
Providence
R.1
Samuel Wamsley
James Campbell
Currie
Rev T D Moore Returns From Vacation in Brookston
Rev T D Moore and family enjoy time with kinfolks and friends in Brookston Indiana and plan to be home this week improved in mind and body. Moore will occupy his pulpit Sunday morning as usual and friends welcome him and his two little ones back to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Moore
Brookston
Ind
Unions at Presbyte rian Church Fall Short in Attendance
Last Sunday evening union services drew poor turnout and may not continue beyond the month. Buckley spoke on As a map thinketh so is he, admired by new listeners. Evangelist Allen Wilson read scripture and offered a prayer. Rev Ferguson aided smoothly run services. Choir of three women and two men impressed with quality. Pearl Meade sang a pleasing solo. Collection was modest. Next Sunday union services move to the Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Buckley
Evangelist Allen Wilson
Ferguson
Miss Pearl Meade
Christian Church
Council discusses double track line from Broadway to east limit
At Thursday meeting Attorney Francis presented an ordinance granting Cleveland & Cincinnati Traction Line a double track from State street to the corporation line on Broadway. The measure was tabled for study by Mayor Mervin and Council to protect residents while granting fair rights to the railway. The project could open a route from Harrison to Cincinnati via New Haven and Miami town, with the town seeking payroll benefits and broad consideration of a franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Cleveland & Cincinnati Traction
Broadway
State Street
Corporation
Mervin
Harison
Harrison
Cincinnati
New Haven
Miamitown
Can't Gauge Himself
West Harrison resident Jake Bauer faced a drunkenness charge after a Tuesday incident. Appearing before Judge Benson, a warrant issued by James Cloud led to a fine of one cent plus $616 in costs. Bauer called the outcome a lesson and expressed hope for personal improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Bauer
West Harrison
Esq. Benson
James Cloud
Bauer
Sunday Here Is Overview of People’s Baseball Game
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Sunday baseball gathering or game involving local people. Readable items mention a crowd, players, and an informal event at a park or field. The text is incomplete but suggests a community baseball activity and casual play.
Dayton doctor claims rights of way for traction line
Dr. Samuel George of Dayton, president of the company planning the Cincinnati to Fort Wayne traction route via Hamilton, was in Cincinnati last Tuesday and states the firm has rights of way from Fort Wayne to Venice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel George
Dayton
Cincinnati
Ft. Wayne
Hamilton
Venice
Camp Buckley Outing Ends After Nine Day Stay
Residents recall a nine day camp on the Whitewater two miles south of town at George Knepfie’s farm. Rev. M. L. Buckley helped organize the event. Activities included fishing boating bathing and evening singing and stories with light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckley
Harrison
Camp
M. L. Buckley
Whitewater
George Knepfie
Harrison Team Battered in 13 to 2 Defeat by MecMicken
The Harrison baseball team was routed by MecMicken 13 to 2 last Sunday in a one sided game. The MecMicken players dominated throughout with Harrison failing to compete and readers urged fixed position assignments to avoid players switching spots.
West Side Drugstore Ticket Prize Awarded
Sam A. Barrow the West Side Drugstore owner ran a ticket program offering a framed reproduction of a famous painting to the customer with the most 25 cent purchases. Last ThursdayDr W A Axby won with the greatest number of tickets, while 239 John Heap of Drewersburg was runner up with 239 tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam A. Barrow
West Side
W. A. Axby
John Heap
Drewersburg
Roell Bros Threshing Hustlers Near Chapplelow Ridge
August 5 1901 Roell Bros thresh near Chapplelow Ridge praised by farmers for good work. Notes emerging include Henry Back Son nursery stock advertisement upcoming, farm gossip on a rooster dinner, a prowler at Geo Keiths creamery, a man beating fish at a mill pond, Burtin Keio left home for Miamis after a husband’s factory job, Roell Bros workers injure arm, peach crop outlook grim with water-hauling risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roell Bros
Henry Back & Son
Geo. Keith
Estella
James Horner
Fi H
Frank Barber
Iid Burtin Keio
Miamisfice
Jacob Stenger
Roell Bros. Machine Hands
Teat
West Harrison Loan and Building Association organized
A meeting of stockholders in Deartown Hall formed the West Harrison Loan and Building Association to create a permanent group. James Benson was named chairman and Horace Bowles secretary. Directors for the first year include E. D. Bowlby and Geo. B. Tebbs among eight officers. Capital stock set at 100000 dollars in 200 shares each. By called meeting next Monday in Dearborn Hall the By-Laws and Constitution will be presented for stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New West Harrison Loan and Building Association
Deartown Hall
James Benson
Horace G. Bowles
E. D. Bowlby
Geo. B. Tebbs
Peter Ebertz
W. M. Fowler
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Harrison News
Walter Hartpence
Ofrforiue
Bowles
Weat, Harrison Building Association
Ings
the News
New York Weekly Tribune
Allen Wilson
Ladoga
Texas
Miami @ Whitewater Valley Pioneer Association
Dearborn County
Educational Hal Court House
Lawrencebu
5Eburg
8. K. Gold
Ignres Olive Irick
M. I. Buckley
Rev. Buckley
Middletown
Augu Ladies’ Home Journal
Thieves At the Pioneer
Phieves
Orville Biddinger
Jacob
Biddinger
Mrevk
E. Elia
Eautify
Besa
Merchanate Co. of
John Fischer
E. D. Bowlby & Son
E. Israel
Hettrich
Migs T. Jackson
Dr. C. Huber
J. C. Bevis
J. P. Walker
Geo. Haire
Mattie Chidlaw
Killen
Sallie Walker
Rebecca Chidlaw
Edith Hopping
Eliz Walker
Luella Morean
J. Vp. Walker
Chidlaw
Millard Gwaitney
Mrs. Morgan
Mrs. H. Miller
H. Lu. Cooper
Dr. Collinis
Joseph Cilley
Francis Hollowell
Ennis Hayes
TE. Later
D. H. Jessay
D. W. Gwattney
John J. Piatt
Union Services
R. R
Ladies’ Home Journal
H. T. Jackson
Lucian A. Williams
Famous
Jackson
Mattie Scott
East Broad
Scott
Scott & — RE
Pearl Street
New York
Wiedemann
Ebertz Hotel
W. A. F&rqvson
W.W. Davison
Thomas H. Harper
Guilford
Geo. Campbell
Alex
Dr. Marvio
Tebbs
Grocors
Dr. Marvin
PRICH
Buffalo
VIA
Lake Chautauqua
Erie
Pass. Dept
W. 4Th St
VN Ae
Eal Rt. J. Ee
Dtaler
A. F. Burk
Undertaker
Walnut Street Livery Stable
Barrison, Ohio
Rivershore
Harrison Township
Ltd
W. H. BH. Wilette
Harrison Tp
Dr. King
New Life
Caxton
Chicago
Nannie Galleger
LaGrange
Bucklen
MecMicken
McMicken
Pullman
Erie R. Rk
Chautauqua Lake
H.C. Holabiri
Rea
Sterne
Sadieville
S. P. Whitts
K New Discovery
Hushat
West & Drugstore
Bac
West Side Prize
Chappelow Ridge
West Harrison L. and B. Association
Laxakola CO
Nassau Street
N. Y
Louisville
BIC
Knights Templar
Bist
Warnes J
Gov. Pasa
Tkr
W. P. Derre
A.G. P
Tet
Nervita Medical Co
Clinton and
Jackson Sts
Illinois
Rugstore
Ohio
Henry Sglete
A. I. Burk
Harrison, Q
Colorado, Utah, South Dakota
Reo
Colorado Springs
Glenwood Springs
Col
Salt Lake City
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