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Newspaper

The Harrison News

Location

Harrison, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1907

Page

2

Harrison paper subscription notice August 8 1907

One copy three months One copy six months 50 One copy,one year 1.00 Subscriptions always payable in advance This Paper is printed Wednesday of each week Entered at the post office at Harrison as second-class matter An X on the margin indicates your time is out or you are in debt to us settle Walter Hartpence Thursday August 8 1907 Seeee VOL XXXVIII No 41

Harrison Walter Hartpence Cleves Slo Red Wilkes

Battle of Stone River account highlighted by local captain

The National Tribune in Washington lists an engaging recount of the Battle of Stone River written by Capt. Fred E. Wilson, a fellow townsman. The piece appears in last week’s issue and is noted for its vivid detail and patriotic framing.

Battle of Stone River National Tribune Washington, D. C Fred E. Wilson

Business Men's Meeting Report and Actions

The meeting last week drew good attendance. The committee on constitution and by-laws was approved and 100 copies ordered printed. A committee to solicit members was appointed and asked to report at the next meeting. The club will meet next Tuesday evening at City Hall.

Independents Lose Out on Telephone Franchise Vote

At Friday night’s council meeting final action denied granting a franchise to the Independent Telephone Company. The ordinance, pending for two months, was rejected, clearing the field for Bell telephone interests.

T Independent Telephone Company Independent People Bell Telephone

Detective Association Picnic at Whitewater Park

Last Saturday the Whitewater Detective Association held a picnic at Whitewater Park. Ed Hine reports a large attendance and excellent order with many amusements. Speeches were given by Dr E Ricketts and Hon W tem. n, and the Newsman provided coverage.

Whitewater Detective Association Whitewater Park Ed. Hine E. Ricketts W. Tem. N Aengthy

Pioneer Picnic Reunion Set for September 7

The Pioneer Association officers met at Whitewater Park to finalize plans for a reunion on September 7. President John Wentzel attended with committees reporting progress. Promised speakers and music, plus promised railroad facilities from the Traction Company, justify expectations of a top event. A sumptuous dinner, prepared by Mrs. Martha West, preceded the board meeting and showcased the feast’s quality.

Pioneer Association Whitewater Park John Wentzel Miami and Whitewater Valley Pioneer Association Traction Company Martha West

Death of John Williams aged 20 in Harrison 1907

John B Williams born June 14 1887 in Harrison died August 5 1907 at 20 years 1 month 26 days after a period of illness. He worked for the Big Four railroad at the local depot and Brookville before returning home. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church with M G Long conducting and burial at Glen Haven Cemetery.

John Williams John Big Four Railroad Brookville John B Jacob Williams Harrison Christian Church R. G. White G. Long Glen Haven Cemetery

Executive Duties for Moral Law Enforcement in Harrison

A Harrison Citizen argues that executives from president to mayor should educate citizens for right legislation and enforce laws, citing Georgia reform, New York's session, and Governors Folk and Hughes. He urges residents to nominate leaders committed to better moral conditions to combat lawlessness and ensure lawful governance.

Georgia New York Hughes Ohio Folk Harrison

Entertainments at Cleves Delight Local Audience

A G A R Post event in Cleves last Thursday night drew a crowded hall and strong praise for young performers. Miss Hester Hearn gave a standout Mark Antony address, the Harrison male quartet earned repeated encores, and Nellie Jenkins Leela Riser and Cleves girls all impressed. Comrade Wiggins and other comrades organized tickets and hall setup. receipts were satisfactory.

Cleves G. A. R. Post Plac Mark Antony Cesar Hester Hearn Harrison Nellie Jenkins Leela Riser Wiggins

Obituary of William Harris of Cincinnati 1907

William Harris born August 3 1860 in Hornbridge Devon England died August 4 1907 at age 47 from Cincinnati Ohio where he resided since 1888. He married Anna Neal December 14 1887. Survived by wife one son four daughters parents two brothers and a sister. Funeral at his residence Tuesday 9:30 am conducted by M G Long Christian Church. Remains sent to Newport Kentucky for burial in Evergreen Cemetery with pallbearers Walter McGowan Stanley Wood Leonard Tebbs Roy Campbell Dair Bonham Tyner Myers.

William ‘Henry “Harris Hornbridge Devonshire England Cincinnati Anna Neal M. G. Long The Christian Church Newport Evergreen Cemetery Walter McGowan Stanley Wood Leonard Tebbs Roy Campbell Dair Bonham Tyner Myers

Mission Circle Meets At Miss Smiths Home For Supper

The young ladies Mission Circle of the Christian Church held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon at Miss May Smith near the eighteen mile house. After a good program the circle enjoyed supper provided by Miss Smith. These young ladies are doing excellent work, but little of it is known to the public.

Young Ladies Mission Circle of the Christian Church Miss May Smith Eighteen Mile House

City Council Advances Square Lawn Plan and Ten-Year Deal Request

The August 2 1907 council session notes removal of the public fountain and sodding of the square lawn. A request from John Stark of New Harrison Water and Light for a ten year contract was tabled, with the current contract due in four years and a public vote required. Bills listed include salaries, janitors, police, and various work with small amounts. details show routine expenditures and personnel.

Bowles Bee John ©. Stark Brookville Harrison Water and Light Company Larkin Mfg. Co E.T Harvey Fee Ae Frank Bowles Frank Yeager Ieee Cee

Blaney Western Melodrama at Heucks Opera House

Next week Heuck s Opera House presents Chas FE Blaney s Young Buffalo Kings of the Wild West a western melodrama. The hero Texas style desperados Chinamen and life like frontier scenes promise thrilling entertainment with Blaney s famed attractions in a frontier drama setting.

Heuck Chas. FE. Blaney Young Buffalo East Blaney

The Candy Kid to Play at Lyceum Theatre

The Lyceum presents The Candy Kid starting Sunday matinee week of August 11. Kilroy Britton film producers bring a sensational locale with pictorial scenery massive effects and a large company led by Ray Raymond. The Bon-Bon Girls chorus adds to the stylish production特色.

Pry Lyceum Theatre Kilroy- Britton Film Ray Raymond Candy Kid Yue

Stolen horse and buggy at Rockdale church scene

Sunday evening at Rockdale U B Church an unknown thief took the horse and buggy hitched to Clendis Stokes. The vehicle and horse belonged to Geo C. Stokes, father of Clendis Stokes. No arrests reported.

Clendis Stokes Christian Endeavor Mr. Stokes Bugsy Geo. C. Stokes

Revival at Braysville School House Aug 25

M G Long minister of Chuan Church plans revival services at the Braysville school house on August 25 assisted by the Christian Endeavor Society which will oversee the music.

M. G.long Chuan Church Braysville School House The Christian Endeavor Society

Grarulated Sojare Parafine Cake? Sour Pickles Item

Fragmented OCR reads unclear item listing H E Fine Grarulated Sojare five cent Parafine cake and sour pickles as described in a brief editorial or catalog line. Details are partial but indicate a groceries or pantry item listing.

Class H Added to Lawrenceburg Fair Premium List

Mules exhibit on Wednesday Aug 14 at 11 am with divisions for 3 year olds and over 8 dollars entry and 4 dollars judge, sucking mule six dollars entry three dollars, yearling six dollars entry three dollars, two year old six dollars entry three dollars. C O Brien, Secy. 0-41

Lawrenceburg C. O'Brien

Harrison Boys Defeat Mt Lookouts In One-Sided Baseball Game

The Mt Lookouts were unable to solve pitcher Steiner, who was called a star, as Harrison's bats exploded for four runs in the first inning and continued to dominate. A new Lookout pitcher, a southpaw with slow curve foolers, entered after the sixth but could not stop Harrison, final score 11 to 2.

Mt.Lookouts Steiner Harrison Boys Lookouts Harrison’s Harrison

Local News Brief from Bright Maryland 1907

Mrs Ged Swales is seriously sick in Bright Maryland on July 26 1907. Mrs Suel Roberts recently improving after time on the sick list. Mrs Edward Sherred of Milwaukee Wisconsin visiting Mrs R Smith. Union Bible School picnic praised with suggestion for a short song program and a good speech to boost attendance.

Ged. Swales Suel Roberts Edward Sherred Milwaukee Wis R. Smith Union. Bible School

Logan MD Community Notes From July 1907 Dance

Albert White and family joined Ezekiah White’s family for Sunday visits. Miss Sarah Swales and Miss Clara Swales visited Mamie Grubbs. A large crowd attended a Saturday dance at Frank Smith’s home on Sandon Ridge. Blanche Nead stayed with Lorena Beach. George Ashley returned home after a year away visiting Oklahoma and Arkansas. William Julian came home after weeks with his son John in St Charles. Carrie Fendong visited home folks. Albert White and family, Thomas and Amanda Harper visited Ezekiah White on Sunday. Bessie Southard and Grace Witt visited Rose and Teresa Doyle. Lulu Nowlin of Bright visited Fessie Hudson. Several locals attended the all game at Longneckers Sunday.

Albert White Ezekiah White Sarah Swales Clara Swales Mamie Grubbs Frank Smith Sandon Ridge Blanche Nead Lorena Beach George Ashley Oklahoma Arkansas Julian John St. Charles Carrie Fendong Thomas Harper Amanda Harper Mt. Pleasant Bessie Southard Grace Witt Rose Teresa Doyle Lulu Nowlin Bright Fessie Hudson Everal Longneckers Sadie Reehenbaugh Clara Renck Georgetown Ridge Chris Fox and Son Harrison Bridge Etta Reehenbaugh Bertha Kaiser Carl Bader New Haven Albert Fox Geo. Smith Harrison Chris Fox Ohio Fox Freda Skull and Daughter New Baltimore Charles Hey Sehaich Adam Fincel Indianapolis Sandie Adam Fincel John Rechenbaugh Ed. Kolb Speit Joli Kolb Joseph Stecker David Haley Herbert Schaick Charley Kolb Oscar Arthur Fox Louisa Ahlenstorf Richard Nieman St. Bernard Mary E. Kolb Clara Elsie Renck Aurora Sundy

Local notes from Jimison Aug 1907 conduction and visits

Local items from Jimison Indiana dated August 5 1907 report visits and calls among Reehenbaughs Foxes and associated families. Messages include bridge repairs by Chris Fox and son at Harrison bridge and a Bright area picnic with several injuries.

Local Teachers and New Auto Stir Town News

Jefferson Brown’s new automobile is causing chatter around town this week. Miss Schrieber will teach the primary department at Delhi for the coming year. Mr. Smith will oversee the Arnold school and Miss Huber resumes her accustomed post.

Jefferson Brown Miss Schrieber Delhi Mr. Smith Arnold Miss Huber

Reverend C W Torn and Fred Nightingale Preach on Sunday

Rev C W Torn pastor leads regular services Sunday morning and night with Rev Fred Nightingale of Cincinnati preaching at both. Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Mrs Anna Harkness nee Viel from Chicago visits relatives after years away. Her husband runs a large circus and is in New York State while she spends a few months visiting her old home.

Fred Nightingale Cincinnati Anna. Harkness Viel Chicago Frank. Viel Harkness New York State

Missionary Society meeting hosted by Tebbs and Converse

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church met on Thursday August 1 at Miss Louie Tebbs home with Mrs Geo Ashby presiding. The program included Reading by Mrs W E Taylor a paper Mountain Whites by Miss Bertha Converse notes from the field and readings by Mrs Anna Haigis.

Expression as old as the race promoted by Dr King

An old saying frames the idea that the sun's rise and set are the universe’s most regular events. The ad promotes Dr King s New Life Pills with a guaranteed druggist sale for 25 cents.

Dudley Wayne to Hold Friday Legal Hours in Harrison

Attorney Dudley P. Wayne will be in Harrison every Friday until further notice. Office at Knepfle's Cigar Store, 411f, Cincinnati. Floyd County residents may seek legal guidance during these posted hours.

Dudley P. Wayne Johnston Cincinnati Harrison Knepfle’s Cigar Store

Doan's Kidney Pills Promised Cure for Rheumatic Ailments

An Ohio testimony claims Doan's Kidney Pills remove uric acid and cure kidneys, preventing rheumatic attacks. A resident from Harrison describes severe back pains, irregular kidney action, and relief after using the product bought at Huber's Drug Store. Sold nationwide for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is the U S agent in Buffalo. Remember the name Doan's.

Dean Harrison A. E. Wiley Market St Ohio Doan Huber Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

To Fast Drivers AND Ball Players News Tithe

The notice appeals to readers to pay their owed tithes to the News, urging prompt action by drivers and players alike in a bold, promotional tone.

Millionaire Fleischmann’s Polar Bear and Lioness Gift Adventure

A millionaire sportsman named Fleischmann, a noted traveler, recently shared a remarkable wedding trip frozen northward toward the Arctic Circle. His bear at the zoo amuses crowds with antics while he and his wife hunted big game in South Africa and sent a lioness cub home to the facility for display.

Fleischmann Fleischihinn Artié Zoo South Africa

Dry Goods Line Offered For Public Attention

A local notice states a new line of dry goods has been added with a call to the public to visit and examine the latest dress goods selections and stock available for sale.

Otsego Journal Endorses Dr Kirg's New Discovery

Mrs K Cheetham quotes Wmn M Dietz editor of the Otsego Journal Gilbertsville NY praising Dr Kirgs New Discovery as an infallible cough and cold cure. Dietz says it is the most valuable prescription for lungs and throat diseases and urges households to keep a bottle guaranteed by drug stores at 50 cents.

Otsego County Wmn. M. Dietz Otsego Journal Gilbertsville N. Y

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Ae Harrison News the Detective Association Harrison News Council Proceedings Hleuck’ S Lyceum Polk Brunst & Viel Market & Sycamore Carthage City Hall Jimison Ind M. E. Church C. W. Torn Geo. Campbell Carthage Fair Nousier Wheat Katterman & Luth Buggies W.W. Davison Harrison, Ohio First National Bank of Barsisa Market Street Organi ZED J. C. Brevis Ass’t Cashier S. J. Burk Cons. E. Data C. C. Coburn Fidelity & Casualty Company York Sir Dallion Squire Tallhadge Carboy Kincaid St. Lawrente Aratus John Yanney Rod AE Row AL Royal Insurance Company Indiana J. P. Marvin K. Cheetham County E. M. Costello Real Estate and Loms Mercantile Library Central Hotel K. Cheetram P.vy Dig R. R Campbell Corn Drill Co Fred Durr Fubaluer Aid Faugral Diregon A. FE Citizens Bank Day Wight
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