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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1901
Page
3
Leroy Tebbs directs singing at Lakeside Chautauqua near Put-in-Bay. Community notices list visits to Coney Island, local residents traveling, and numerous personal updates from Walnut and Broadway area including movers, guests, and visiting kin.
Harry Dine aged 23 of Preston and Millie Passmore aged 20 of Mt iy were married last Saturday. Smith, and we wish them follows.
Announcement of a sale of personal property to be conducted for Mrs E Henn on Saturday September 7 with full details to appear in the News. The event took place at Garside's Grove in honor of Miss Alice of Cincinnati who is visiting Mr W A Ferguson and wife. A lunch and social gathering followed. Spraul notes the tomato crop as promising for the coming winter and canned goods classified as A No 1 are expected to sell well.
Dr F C Goodwin in Portsmouth reports a successful period with one more job to complete. He offered eight Schott a position but cannot accept as he will soon enter the Dental College in Cincinnati to finish his studies.
Rev. W A Ferguson and Rev M L aackley spoke at Hawk's Grove Sunday School event held last Saturday. A memorable emance occurred with a strong turnout. The Presbyterian Sunday School reported sixty attendees, and Miss Stella Bess class performed two songs, though the description ends abruptly.
A Fulbright excursion to Dayton on the Big Four Road last Sunday drew strong turnout with visits to the Soldiers' Home Nation Wash Register plant and other sites. Travelers included Peter Moertz and wife Albert Turrell and wife Frank Jackman and wife Harvey McClure and wife John Knepfie and wife Will Knepfie and wife Miss Nellie Curran Charles Curran and Miss Nella Weitzel returning home about 10 PM.
Holiness group rents a hall at the Harrison fairgrounds entrance. Reverend Brown plans to convert locals, using the former art fair building now owned by Richard 101ies for preaching. Public warnings are to be issued as part of the outreach.
An advertisement for the Daisy Fly Killers claims the device removes all flies from windows, calling it the nearest, cleanest, and most effective fly exterminator seen. Sold only by D. R. Merrill.
Rev T D Moors will preach at morning service on Sunday at the Methodist Church. Evening union service features Rev W A Ferguson delivering the sermon. The church invites the public to join as services near their close.
A group of young married people enjoyed last Thursday at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Hillman. Mrs. Hillman and daughters prepared dinner and supper in fine fashion. One guest ate so much fried chicken he needed a vice to avoid bursting. Watermelons were consumed in abundance, described as enough to form a river.
Langdon's Bread selection includes Rye Home-made Cream Vienna Fruit Graham and Hotel Bread and Rolls Cakes and Crackers with always fresh quality advertised at Appiarius' Grocery.
A Laural Indiana to Indianapolis excursion departs Harrison at 7 40 A M for a round trip fare of one dollar The trip offers a chance to visit kinfolks and friends in the Hoosier capital and enjoy a delightful ride along the Big Four Road.
An advert touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for a sallow complexion and liver trouble. It promises to regulate the liver purify the blood and give clear skin and rosy cheeks.
Seller offers a piano in excellent condition for sale with payments due at 6 12 18 and 24 months. Security is to be provided as approved by Citizens Bank. Address 049 W. Durkam.
Sam Lumley, an elderly man known in West Harrison and Cincinnati, was arrested by Marshal Winters on a warrant from Mrs. Lena Myers charging him with a heinous crime against her 8 year old son Henry. Lumley was jailed in $10,000 bond for examination before Justice Kuntz at Dearborn Hall.
A terse town item notes activity stirring at the West Side area with locals urged to save their checks as a precaution amid unclear happenings. The brief hints at forthcoming events or developments affecting residents and commerce.
A fragmented notice mentions Dublin Sealing Wax sold by D. R. Merrill and a few local items. It notes an event “There is something doing” at the West Side and an ad for The American Clover Buncherie by W. W. Davison. The piece laments losing citizens to Cincinnati for work and discusses boarding costs and commuting.
Francis Hollowell and his wife attended the funeral of a daughter of Isaac Morris at Seven Mile Ohio last Friday. The daughter, 32, died of consumption. She was highly regarded, and her death was deeply mourned. the funeral was recently held.
Last Saturday at a Riverside M. E. Church Sunday school picnic in Whitewater Park Miss Lina Shroyer formerly of this place was playing football when kicked by a woman and badly sprained her left ankle. Dr. E. H. Coline of Lawrenceburg aided and relieved her pain. Full recovery anticipated with time and care.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise to cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay claim. The advertisement notes a price of 25 cents and portrays a quick relief remedy typical of early 20th century cold cures.
Ohio Pure Food Commissioner pursues a case against Toledo grocer James White for selling Ariosa coffee glazed with a glutinous coating. Witnesses including Prof. Kirchmaier and Prof. Schmidt testify on glazing and bacteria, while Arbuckle brothers back defense. The jury’s verdict is awaited as both sides claim solid cases and possible appeals.
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