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Newspaper

The Harrison News

Location

Harrison, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1902

Page

2

Harrison News subscription and local notices

Subscription rates listed as three months six months one year with prepay requirement. Paper published weekly on Wednesdays and entered as second class at Harrison post office. Notices urge settlement for overdue time. editorial by Walter Hartpence. Rev A B Wilson to preach in Milford church and Harrison City Hall. West Harrison reports no vacant dwellings. suggests tenement housing investment. 79th Indiana Veterans reunion set for September 17 in Indianapolis State House room 68. News staff to attend.

79Th Indiana Veterans’ Association Indianapolis State House

Carthage Fair Draws Crowds At Hamilton County Show

The Hamilton County Fair in Carthage runs with many attractions and large attendance. Electric cars depart hourly letting visitors choose their own travel times to enjoy the region’s biggest fair.

Carthage Hamilton County

Hamilton County Teachers Institute Opens Next Monday

The Hamilton County Teachers Institute is ready to begin at 8 o'clock next Monday morning. The public is welcome to all sessions. Free admission tickets for evening entertainments are available at Dr. Marvin's drugstore. Entry is by ticket only and no one under 15 may attend.

Hamilton County Teachers ® Institute Marvin

Lawrenceburg Fair Draws Crowds Despite Rough Riders Parade

The Lawrenceburg Fair drew large daily attendance as electric cars ferried visitors for 45 cents round trip. Racing balloon ascensions and side shows attracted many, with gate receipts reportedly higher than ever. The Rough Riders Parade was disappointing, though the event featured 40 smooth walkers replacing some participants.

Lawrenceburg

Farmer Jansen Hangs Self in Barn Near New Baltimore

August Jansen a middle aged farmer near New Baltimore hanged himself in a barn after an early morning dispute with his wife. Despondency from bad crops cited. coroner notified. Wife reported he planned both their deaths before she left to visit her brother in law. Found by a worker, hanging from a rafter with a halter strap.

August Jansen New Baltimore Fred. Kinsler Jansen Times Star Harres

Epidemic Fears Prompt City Clean-Up Rules

A local physician warns typhoid may erupt this fall or winter. The Board of Health can wipe it out as it did smallpox, if residents strictly clean cellars wood-houses and moldy spaces. Attention to hog pens and stables near homes is urged to prevent spread.

Board of Health

Pioneer Day Planned by Cincinnati Fall Festival Directors

The Fall Festival in Cincinnati earmarks Wednesday September 24 as Pioneer Day with funds for prizes. A committee led by Walter Hartpence includes O W Gogin Col D W McClung John Chidlaw Wm W Highlands Louis D Drake Rutherford H Cox and others to arrange speakers prizes and events. A meeting last Monday finalized plans for a grand day if weather cooperates.

Cincinnati Walter Hartpence Secy Miami and Whitewater Valley Pioneer Association Harrison O. W. Gogin Sec Springfield Township Fern Bank John Chidlaw Cleves Wm. W. Highlands Newtown Louis D. Drake Rutherford H. Cox Enquirer

In Trouble Is John J McMasters

A German descent man John J McMasters once worked as a farm hand in Bright and married Miss Anna Donnworth. They later moved to Buffalo for Pan American Exposition, then to Lawrenceburg and Cincinnati, where he allegedly stole hogs and his wife’s money, and was arrested in Canada and returned for trial.

Bright Ted John McMasters Chicago Anna Donnworth Frank Swales Harrison Cincinnati Canada Ohio W. A. Belton

Sudden Death of Peter Schoenling Sr A Local Obituary

Peter Schoenling Sr a respected Bid dinger settlement resident died last Thursday morning from carotid artery aneurism after a day working in the field He was born December 20 1834 in Erlenbaugh Germany came to America in 1850 and settled in Cincinnati He married Rosina Fie in 1857 eight children survive Funeral services were held at his late home and burial was in Glen Haven Cemetery Relatives and neighbors mourn the loss of a devoted husband father and neighbor with extended city hall and church services noted posthumously

Peter Schoenling Mr. Schoenling Biddinger Erlenbaugh Rinnefeltz Germany America Cincinnati Rosina Fiie J.C. Boehnen M. L. Buckley Glen Haven Baughman & Penny

Sprinkling Wagon Operated by A Graft and Binder

Ja A Graft has put a fine sprinkling wagon in operation, and Jos Binder has charge of it. It does its work well, and our business men appreciate it.

Ja. A. Graft Jos. Binder

Miss Carrie Radcliffe to Open Columbia Theatre in Philadelphia

Miss Carrie Radcliffe the Philadelphia actress and daughter of Col. W. D. Burkam will inaugurate the Columbia Theatre on the 30th with a first class stock company. The theatre has been altered recently and is touted as a premier amusement venue in the city. Radcliffe commands strong influence among locals in entertainment circles and the plays staged are of high standard.

Carrie Radcliffe Philadelphia Col. W. D. Burkam Columbia Theatre Columbia Radcliffe Quaker City

Doctor bitten by horse candidate for Sheriff

Dr. Jack Axley suffered a hand bite from a horse while treating it amid the Lawrenceburg Fair in which he appeared as a sheriff candidate. Dr. Collins of Lawrenceburg warned he might escape serious trouble as Axley grimaced and shook with his left hand since the incident.

Jack Axley Collins Lawrenceburg Lawrenceburg Fair

A Successful Dentist in Portsmouth Returns Home

Friends greet Dr. F C Goodwin on his homeward trip from Fairfield Indiana with his wife and her parents. He has built a large Portsmouth practice taking in 4357 50 in cash by July 25. May was his best month with 521 50 in receipts. He carries only 25 in outstanding bills as his business is cash down on completion.

F. C. Goodwin Portsmouth Ohio Fairfield Ind

Notice to pay debts to the News or printing office

Persons owing us for the News or j printing can always find us or our representative ready and willing to receive remittances.

Death of Alice Sheid Child of Mrs Kate Sheid

The obituary notes the death of Alice Sheid, eldest child of Mrs. Kate Sheid, who had long suffered from a spinal disease. After a period of decline beginning two or three weeks earlier, she finally passed away, ending a life marked by illness.

Alice Sheid Kate Sheid Alice

Annual Convention of Tenth District Missionary Society

The Tenth District Ohio Christian Missionary Society will hold its annual convention at Richmond Street Christian Church in Cincinnati on September 2 and 3. President Mrs. Lilian M. Cahill leads the society, with Rev. M. L. Buckley and Mrs. Harrison slated to represent on the programs as the society advances its missionary work.

Ohio Christian Missionary Society Richmond Street Christian Church Cincinnati Lilian M Cahill Harrison M. L. Buckley Walter Hartpence

Pleasant Lawn Social at Meth odist Parsonage

A Thursday evening lawn social on the Methodist parsonage grounds featured a program with instrumental and vocal solos by Marjorie Davison Eloise Davison Norma Moore and Nellie Moore a dialogue A Slight Misunderstanding performed by Marjorie Davison and Merlin Bowlby a piano duet by Nellie and Norma Moore and a Sleeping Beauty Red Riding Hood Gold Spinner and Cinderella performances by Nellie Norma and Eloise Davison. Refreshments were sold and tables were well patronized though attendance of grown persons was not ideal.

Methodist Parsonage Marjorie Davison Ruby West Eloise Davison Norma Moore Merlin Bowlby Nellie Nellie Moore Sleeping Beauty Cinderella

Anniversary remembrances lead to funeral service

The text recalls the annual anniversary observances for Alice and notes Forrest Bevis Jennie Wittens and Florence Campbell as key participants. It reports a Catholic Church funeral at 9 o'clock with the named children among pallbearers and lists other pallbearers. A F Bark will supervise burial arrangements.

Tures Uiners Forrest Bevis Jennie Wittens Florence Campbell Alice Margaret Viel Ethel Meisenhelder Gussie Ragar Alma Stenger A. F. Bark

Buckey invited to preach at Connersville church

Rev. M. L Buckey announces he has been invited to preach at the First Christian Church in Connersville next Sunday and will accept. His absence won t affect the regular feast as Bro. Hillman preaches in the morning and union services are planned for the evening at City Hall.

A. B. Wilson Milford, O Presbyterian Church City Hall M. L Buckley Moore Harry Bowles Alma Campbell Leroy Tebbs M. L Buckey Connersville Bro. Hillman

Turrell Bros Promote Walking Skirts Line for Men

Turrell Bros advertise an extensive pew Walking Skirts collection for men with the newest designs and tailor made fit. Prices start at $1.48, claiming better fit than dressmakers and only a small premium for construction.

Turrell Bros

Lawrenceburg Fair Enjoyed by Prominent Locals

Dr. W. A. Axbey J. C. Bevis and Joe Meyer attended the Lawrenceburg Fair last Friday. The double headed girl and Ping Pong Beaute drew crowds though other acts such as the bewitching fat girl and living skeleton caused some to seek lemonade. Turrell Bros. showcased 100 styles Outings.

Auction Sale Of Harrison Residence On Water And Jefferson

Auctioneer Geo A Biddinger offers at public sale a large two story ten room residence with cellar tram roof good well and cistern and prominent shade trees. The property on Jefferson Street comprises five 45 by 165 foot lots plus an adjacent five room frame cottage. Sold in parts or whole with easy terms and offered by Mrs A Matsenbaugh. August 23 is the sale date in Harrison.

Widmann J. Loos Market Walnut Sts Harrison Geo. A. Biddinger Ohio Jefferson Streets Jefferson Street A. Matsenbaugh

Dearborn County Teachers Institute Program

Dearborn County Teachers Institute is in session at the Court House in Lawrenceburg with County Superintendent K. Gold overseeing arrangements. Remaining schedule includes Thursday morning opening on education ideals by C. W. Lewis and W. W. Parsons. afternoon on music and improving district schools. Friday covers Parsons on education commercial phase, Lewis on education, committee reports, and adjournment.

Dearborn Lewis

Tyrrell Bros Dress Goods Ad in Cincinnati

Nearly one hundred men are on the payroll of the Cincinnati Seating Co and Harrison families benefit. Ladies shun dress or waist styles like neighbors, so we offer finest French flannel waitings in short lengths. We sell them cheaper and invite customers to see for themselves.

Cincinnati Seating Co Harrison Families Tyrrell Bros Rookdale Frankli

Opera chairs sent to Georgia by Cincinnati Seating

A large batch of opera chairs was dispatched yesterday to Georgia by the Cincinnati Seating Company, marking a notable shipment to the southern state and highlighting ongoing equipment updates for regional venues.

Georgia Cincinnati

Card of Thanks for Kind deeds after Death

The family of Reina Schoenling thanks neighbors and friends for their kindness after the death and burial of their beloved husband and father. Mrs Reina Schoenling and Children express heartfelt gratitude and assure kindness will be remembered.

Belove Reina Schoenling

Lost Diamond Stud And Tonics Claim In Brookville

A fragment notices a lost Diamond Stud from Brookville Indiana. The owner W J Zacharias offers a reward for its return. Also advertises Rocky Mountain Tea for 35 cents by Dr C Huber.

Dr. C. Huber Joe Meyer W. J. Zacharias Brookville Ind

Virulent Cancer Cured by Electric Bitters and Balm

Elizabeth West Virginia druggist G W Roberts reports a man once deemed incurable cancer healed after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Amica Salve. The remedy purports to expel bilious and kidney poisons and heal blood diseases skin eruptions ulcers and sores. West Side Drug Store offers the products.

G. W. Roberts Elizabeth W. Va West Side Drug Store

Ohio State Normal School and Local Social News

Ohio State Normal School offers tuition free instruction with full equipment and dormitory options at Miami University Oxford opening Sept 10. A dinner party at Miss Charlotte Jessup’s Park Avenue home honors Miss Nellie Secrest with guests including Anna Ford and others. A newborn boy blessed Billy Wilson’s household. Dr Duncan attended. Thirds of Wheat Flour advertised.

Oxford Park Avenue Charlotte Jessup Nellie Secrest Anna Ford Mame Yeager Adda Hollowell Bessie Bowles Laura Godley Hattie Cone Nellie Arnold Rufina Ruggles Bessie Julian

Coal bids sought for Pocahontas coal at school building

Sealed bids will be received until 6 PM on August 2 1902 by the Board of Education for furnishing two car loads of Pocahontas Coal run of the mine to be placed in the bin at the public school building Harrison. Clerk W E Taylor. Wiedemann's Extra Pale Lager on draught at Ebertz Hotel. 50tf.

Harrison Board of Education W. E. Taylor Wiedemann Ebertz Hotel

Kid-Ne-Oids Backed For Cure Of Ailments

Announcement claims Kid-Ne-Oids cure backache nervousness kidney and blood diseases with guaranteed results from experience. Sold for 50 cents at West Side Drug Store.

West Side Drug Store

Scribes Picnic Promises Big Prizes and Oldest Man Award

Venice Ohio notes a Sunday school picnic at Hawk's Grave with large prize lists. The News offers a one year subscription to the oldest man at the Scribes Picnic on August 30. Local visits include Suie Hooven Joyce and Fay of Columbus. T Shroyer lends outfits. M F Church dedication at New Baltimore raised 255 dollars in the basement dinner toward finishing the church. C H P VanDyke has been ill with Hux.

the News Scribes Hawk T. Shroyer Suie Stuart Hooven Fio Joyce Fay Columbus Vence H. C. Biddinger Georgia M. F New Baltimore

Harness sale ad offers reduced prices in Covington Ky

A buyer announces departure for Covington Kentucky to engage in business and offers a large stock of harness at greatly reduced prices. Stock is described as new and high quality with trimmings, inviting farmers to purchase at their own price and urging callers to inquire for prices.

Harrison Covington

First Cincinnati Seating Co. shipment of school furniture

J. A. Dougherty of Harrison reports the first shipment of school furniture by the Cincinnati Seating Co. was made yesterday. Rev Buckley will preach at Bright in a week and at Connersville August 24. West Harrison plans to buy 300 feet of hose, totaling 700 feet for village fire protection. Milby Stephens continues to focus on wallpapering.

Cincinnati Seating Co Buckley Bright Connersville West Harrison Corporation

Kid-Ne-Oids Claim Cure for Sick Kidneys Ad

An old advertisement touts Kid-Ne-Oids as the surest cure for kidney problems claiming to restore body health. It lists symptoms like cold extremities, headaches, poor appetite, and thin blood and notes the product is sold for 50 cents by a vendor.

West Side Drug Store

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Harrison News Bowles’ Block Ewe Seeehe -Aaue the Institute Farmer Jansen Old Pioneers John J. McMasters Peter Schoenling, Sr Methodist Lawn Social Dairy Association Lyndonville, VT R G. Frederick Dearborn County Teachers’ Institute C. W. Lewis Liberal Art W.W. Parsons Weeee Parsons Lost Diamond Stud Ohio State Normal School F. B. Dyer State Normal Miami University Billy Wilson Dr. Duncan Superior Cleveland Metna Montgomery d Francis Hollowell Vine and Water Harrison, A. Pee Po Woslen Mills Co Edward E. Stone OF Bridgeport, Com Venice, O C. H. P. VanDyke Galveston Texas Chattanooga Medicine Co Wineo*cardu Albert Loos Fiarrison, Onio J. A. Dougherty Phifer Block, Harrison Milby Stephens Methodist Church T. D. Moore Dr. Clark Harrison and Vicinity Jas. M. Benson Harrison Ohio O. C. Knight Grand Central Hotel Brockville Auct. and Real Estate Agt Harrizon Jos. Sykes Jane Juelg E. Mettler EA FM Jacobs Farm Sharptown Ayer Addran J. Co Ayer CO Lowell Masa Royal Insurance Compa Indiana J. P. Marvin Larrison
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