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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription rates: three months for three, six months for fifty, and one year for one dollar, all payable in advance. The paper is printed every Wednesday and entered at Harrison post office as second class matter. A margin mark or wrapper message indicates expiry and urges renewal, signed by Walter Hartpence in Vol. AXXVIII.
Rev. M. L. Buckley delivered a lecture titled Westminster Abbey at Bethany Park last week. The address drew high compliments from many listeners and several gentlemen present called it one of the very best ever given there.
To Warren Cary, brother of Alice and Phoebe, and last surviving member of the family, died Monday at his home on the Hamilton pike. Mr. Cary was seventy-five years old, a farmer, and long custodian of Clover Nook. He leaves a widow (his second wife) and three children.
Cincinnati papers report the death of Joseph Dinger husband of Frances Dinger. He died at 4 A M last Sunday in Cincinnati. Burial is Tuesday at 8 A M from St Augustine's Church. He formerly lived here and worked for Wm Ruskaup. In early baseball he belonged to the Young Americas of Harrison and the Avenue Juniors visited Harrison, defeating local boys by about 360 to 177.
Last Sunday evening in City Hall attendance was large with nearly every seat filled. Rev. C. W. Eldridge of Cincinnati preached a strong sermon condemning wickedness and advising parents and children. Revs. Moore and Yule assisted with singing and a solo by Miss Mayme Yeager, making the hour enjoyable and beneficial.
Our teachers finish their outings and return to the old home roof for rest and freedom. The staff will be refreshed by the trip and ready for the Institute, escaping the summer resorts and crowds that pursued them at the beach.
Our public schools open on Monday September 8 with students eager for the term. Tensions between West Harrison officers and Jas A Graft over a light and water contract threaten school attendance rules and legal rights. Officials hope for a quick understanding to avoid any disruption to the school plan.
A German visitor named Michael Freiburger arrived Monday, reached Burk's livery, and with an interpreter explained he came to visit his sister Mrs. John Kramer near Miamitown. He landed Friday in Nova Scotia aboard the Armenia and had only a photo of his sister as identification. Burk conveyed him to Mr. Kramer, awaiting a joyful reunion, praising America as a great country.
From an artistic and financial standpoint the benefit concert last Thursday filled nearly every City Hall seat. The performance by Burris Foster and others earned about 75.75 dollars before expenses, with costs reduced and donations from the News and rent donated, promising a tidy sum for the beneficiary. Burris, bedfast during the event, expressed gratitude toward the community and the K of P lodge, and will use the proceeds with his wife.
Lachers Institute and Harrison citizens prepare for the Hamilton County Teachers Institute from the 25th to 29th in City Hall. Excellent rail and streetcar access, adequate lodging, and a fine state hall. Instructors include Wilber Jackman, Francis Green, Anna Comstock. entertainers C L Horton, Angie OBrien, the Bossermans.
Congressman J. H. Bram arranged a sizable consignment of public documents for use by the community. The delivery signals renewed access to official records and records aids for local governance and civic processes.
The citizens of Cleves were startled by the sudden death of Miss Jennie Flinchpaugh on Tuesday morning due to heart failure. She was admired as a kind and popular young woman cherished by all who knew her.
Howard E. Legner of Cincinnati filed for divorce from Cora Legner formerly Miss Cora Abernathy. He alleges she refuses to live with him, though she now resides in New York after more than a year. Legner is son of Assistant Marketmaster John W. Legner and lives at 1814 Pleasant Street.
A poetic verse contrasts familial affection with a bold, dangerous passion. The speaker savors a warm embrace and kiss while devoting attention to a perilous temptation described as reckless sex. The imagery shifts from domestic comfort to perilous desire.
Joseph Sykes a wealthy farmer near Cleves was acquitted after the Ohio Humane Society had arrested him on charges of starving sheep. Sykes plans a damage suit seeking 10000 from Minges and Gehringer, with foreman Graham seeking 5000. He accuses political enemies and says false arrest and malicious prosecution will be charged.
A New York Central incident shows two men failing to gain passage on a Chicago to New York trip after buying reduced fare tickets from scalpers. They impersonated other names, refused to sign, and left Grand Central Station to seek refunds. The case underlines passenger risk and legal validity of the scalper fare clause.
Mrs Olenzo Cottingham of near Bright suffers stomach and liver troubles with Dr Bowles attending. The 831 Indiana regiment plans its regimental reunion at Napoleon later this month.
A Civil War memory recalls August 12 1862 when a lively company left Harrison for Camp Dennison led by Capt Gilbert W Boyer First Lieut Gershom L Tomlinson and Second Lieut Samuel A Keen. The 831 Ohio Regiment included many future veterans and some who were disabled for life.
Harry L. Cooper gave gold-rimmed spectacles to Mrs. Clements as a warm tribute to aging. The presentation included an original acrostic poem wishing God’s cheer, content, and safety to meet again in heaven, with blessings for the years ahead.
The Republican Joint Senatorial Convention in Dearborn, Franklin and Ohio Counties Indiana met Wednesday at Lawrenceburg. West Harrison backer E D Bowlby was mentioned for County Treasurer as the ticket lists Reenacs Representative Clark Canfield Aurora Clerk Nicholas Zimmer Yorkville Auditor J E Huber Kelso Treasurer E D Bowlby West Harrison Sheriff Charles H Ross Aurora Recorder Frank C Dimn Homestead Coroner Dr John R Liddle Bright Commissioner Second District Frank Freeman Wrights Corner Commissioner Third District William A Edmonson Cochran Judge John B Coles Rising Sun Prosecuting Atty Estal G Bielby Lawrenceburg State Senator Sanford B Tutthill Lawrenceburg.
Private boarding houses will charge one dollar per day for attendees from a distance at the Teachers Institute. The notice notes this season as a time when many teachers leave Harrison and may experience pin feathers a metaphor for changes.
A merry party left here yesterday for a week at Glencoe Fishing Camp. They expect upon return that the fish in the region will have been caught. The party includes Harry Campbell, Albert Campbell, Elmore Campbell and families, Mrs Angie McCauley and family, George Williams and wife, Ella Campbell, Bert Webb and wife, Harry Chamberlain and family, Jennie Wait, and Pearl Hobson.
Proprietor R G Frederick reports the Snow Ball Elevator repaired after a recent fire and now restored with painting and a new sign by Milby Stephens. Frederick promises corn grinding soon and forecasts strong business this season. Robt Frederick is praised for community contribution and prosperity.
New Trenton Indiana August 11 1902 Roy Shroyer of Connersville is visiting home folks. Mrs Eva Young is reported very ill at her Cincinnati home. Leslie Shroyer delivered a very interesting sermon Sunday evening. We were glad to welcome him home. Mrs Laura Miller is improving slowly. Miss Nellie Hampson is visiting her aunt. After a pleasant visit with friends at Odenburg Cincinnati and Columbus Miss Mattie Schuck returned home Wednesday. Mr and Mrs John Miler returned to Cleveland. Szards George Lake and family are the guests of Wallace Lake. A Case returned home from West Virginia Wednesday.
A car load of footwear was laid down this week at John Fischers shoe store marking the first consignment of a large fall and winter stock. With new lights and furniture the store is praised as one of the most attractive in the state. Strangers admire the display and say the town should be proud of the shop.
Mrs A Matsenbaugh offers a spacious two story frame residence at Water and Jefferson streets Harrison. Ten rooms plus a five room cottage on two 45 by 165 foot lots with fruit trees and outbuildings. Iron roof, good well and large cistern. Sale date stated as above. property to be sold in part or whole with easy terms disclosed on sale day.
Property offering 7 acres of tillable land on Harrison and Cincinnati Turnpike half a mile east of Harrison. Features a large two story ten room frame house with a cellar, a fine barn, well, and three cisterns. Terms easy and made known at day of sale by C P Isley, 41 Proprietor.
Geo B Tebbs from Harrison Ohio writes June 26 1902 that two pairs of spectacles fitted by Edward Israel provide full satisfaction and outperform prior opticians, confirming the promised benefits.
In Harrison Ohio on January 28 1902 Rev T D Moore writes to praise Dr. E Israel Ophthalmology for fitting glasses. He recommends him to others seeking eyewear and expresses satisfaction with the treatment and results.
Several callers from Harrison Indiana Ohio and Knight Indiana report relief from neuralgia headaches and eye pains after eye tests and glasses fitted by E Isreal the optician. Letters dated from 1901 to 1902 praise improved vision and cessation of headaches.
In Bright Indiana on March 5 1902 Miss Erma Grubbs reports relief from severe headaches after getting her eyes tested and fitted with glasses by Irael. The note states improved comfort and no longer suffering headaches.
In Harrison Ohio on January 25 1902 Gro Bowspy writes that the eye treatment provided by Dr Israel relieved his daughter Gladys from water ing of her eyes and headache. He states he is well pleased and would recommend others with similar afflictions to seek the same treatment.
Miss Anna Starlin writes from Preston on July 23 to praise E Israel Dear for glasses long made. She says they give entire satisfaction and do what was promised, outperforming glasses from others and benefiting her vision.
A collection of brief testimonials from individuals in Harrison Bright Okeana New Trenton New Richmond and Newtrenton Indiana praising Mr E Israel the optician. They report relief from constant headaches improved vision and satisfaction with glasses fitted by him. Dates range from 1901 to 1902 and names include Mabel Anna Nora Sadie and others.
In Harrison Ohio on January 27, 1902 Lucien F McManaman reports relief from severe headaches after being fitted with spectacles. He states headaches ceased and attending school is now a pleasure, signing respectfully to E Israel Dear Sir.
Harrison O Nov 30 1901 writes that after Edward Israel tested and fitted his eyes with glasses his vision improved significantly and he is very satisfied with the results. The letter conveys gratitude and confirms the effectiveness of the eye examination and glasses provided.
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