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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
2
The notice states entry at the Harrison post office as second class matter. It records mailing status for the publication under postal regulations and indicates the intended distribution channel.
Trains to and from Harrison were all taken off last Sunday with doubt about future service. A report that the weekday 5 45 A M train was discontinued is false.
Lawrenceburg papers report the death of Eb Heaton ex County Commissioner of Dearborn county. He died at his home near Moores Hill Tuesday of last week from paralysis, aged 71.
A Friday hailstorm produced two inch stones and caused shattered glass and damaged plants but no injuries. Ten thousand attend the Miami and Whitewater Valley Pioneer Association 35th reunion at Whitewater Park with a full program, medals, and speeches by D. W. McClung, Lewis W. Irwin, and others.
Last Sunday morning Rev R G White resigned as pastor of the Christian Church, effective the first of November. The move surprised many, though some in the congregation favor a change. The editor commends Mr White as a gentleman and scholar, noting he and his family are a credit to the community.
The Pioneer Reunion last Saturday featured Gov Geo K Nash, Lewis W Irwin, Chas W Hoffman, J H Bromwell, C F Malsbury and D W McKee. Their youth coupled with deep knowledge of early U S history impressed a large attentive audience and the addresses were described as gems and highly engaging.
Mr Schindler resigned as Councilman last Thursday night and the Council accepted it. Mayor Marvin appointed Dr J H Duncan to replace him. Duncan ran on the Republican ticket and tied with Mr Lyon. The law lets a councilman hold his seat until a successor is elected. The Election Board failed to decide after the count. Schindler cites reasons unknown but hopes to explain them to his constituents. He was a conscientious, diligent member who cared for the people regardless of politics or religion.
A large turnout for a united church service at the M E Church featured scripture readings, prayers, and choral selections. Rev W A Ferguson urged Christians to oppose Sabbath desecration such as Sunday baseball and urged business leaders to act to end it. The next service will be at the Christian Church next Sunday night with Rev Moore speaking.
The Harrison and Brookville Turnpike Company board states that selling authorities were not consulted and that appraisers were to be appointed. The directors, owning nearly 300 shares, oversee road affairs open to stockholder inspection. They note past dividends of about 9,000 in 22 years and 3,000 from Franklin Co. with total distributions around 12,000. They urge rightful stock ownership verification and transfer. Local notes report A H Frost's shoe shipment, Soft Sheet Bathing Club event, Watson campaign kickoff in West Harrison, a heat incident on Sycamore Street, Pioneer Association thanks to Electric Railway officers, and ticket receipts totaling 132.75 from one car day.
An old catalog style notice sells Gasoline Stoves and related utensils with health claims for Nervous Headaches, promising 25 cents and a money back guarantee via Sam A Barrow, druggist. It also advertises training at Globe Telegraph College Lexington Ky for telegraphy and related fields with August 15 term opening, admitting ladies and offering placement assistance.
Last Tuesday James Campbell sold his entire interests in the Pioneer Corn Drill Works to his sons Albert Harry and Elmore Campbell by mutual consent of all parties.
A city newspaper promotion offers Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer and the News at one year for $1.50. The package includes cash subscribers with Harrison News for a total of $7.50.
The Financier reports National City Bank held in cash about 34.48 million in specie on July 21, plus 5.53 million in legal tenders, totaling 40.01 million. The bank’s reserve equaled 13.3 percent of cash held by 63 clearinghouse banks and controlled the local money market. Its reserves surpassed those of 44 banks in Chicago and St. Louis, with cash nearly equal to holdings of national banks in Chicago, Boston and Cleveland.
The state plans a vigorous distribution of wildlife including several hundred pheasants released by Cincinnati game warden Rippy. Over 3,000,000 marble catfish will be placed in Ohio streams with portions in the Big and Little Miami rivers and the Ohio in Hamilton county. About 300,000 black bass will also be distributed in running streams. Poaching enforcement faces witnesses shortages while hunters violate pheasant shooting restrictions until 1902.
Invited guests at the Pioneer Picnic included Mr. and Mrs. J Keen Littrell and P. Walker. Miss Nanni of Lexington, Mo., a niece of Dr. W. H. Willette, visits Harrison with relatives in Kentucky for six years, meeting relatives and sharing in embroidery and other crafts.
Raul Ainished proceeded with canning beans on Tuesday and began putting up tomatoes on Wednesday, continuing work in preserving produce across the week.
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station warns Marion county residents about men claiming to represent the station by selling fruit trees and forming a model orchard. The letter notes many farmers are targeted and warns that all who claim station affiliation are swindlers seeking money under false pretenses, per director Cas. E. Thorne.
An ad claims easier earnings with R G Frederick's method and notes heavy political spending. It contrasts famine in India with plenty in America, asserting Kodol Digests what you eat and relieves stomach troubles. Sam A Barrow endorses the cure.
A druggist advertises PAZO OINTMENT as a guaranteed cure for itching, bleeding, and protruding piles. It promises relief in days, claims instant itching relief, and offers No Cure No Pay with refunds for any non cure. Sold in Harrison by all town druggists.
Miss Vida Hayes, aided by her mother, is gaining skill at playing as a novelty in a Lawrenceburg Fair event. A Great Novelty Horse Race is set for Thursday August 22 with a $50 purse and single heat. Owners must drive. race horses are barred. no entry fee. for details contact H L Nowlin, Guilford, Ind.
Isaac Wright of Miamitown remains in critical condition after spilling gasoline on his right arm while filling a lamp and striking a match. The flames spread to his oil soaked sleeve and large portions of flesh were torn away as he tried to strip the charred cloth. Dr. E Gieringer is treating him with poor prognosis.
Regular council session with Mayor Marvin presiding. Finances show City Hall receipts 34.00 and licenses 64.50. Alley sale to Mortished for 10.00. gutter work ordered for Broadway property. Bowles Block gutter deadline extended. Chickens ducks geese ban laid over for next meeting. Bills approved totaling 288.82. Drainage on W C Vincent land to be prevented. F W Schindler resigns from council. Marvin appoints new Health Board members and fills vacancy with Dr. J H Duncan. meeting adjourned.
An old advertisement extols Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel regularity and relief from bilious issues. It cites a testimonial from Rev. A. A. Power and notes these medicines are for sale at the drugstore.
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