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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
2
The Harrison announces weekly publication with Walter Hartpence as editor and proprietor. Subscription rates are three months three dollars, six months six dollars, and one year one dollar, payable in advance. Paper printed Wednesdays and entered as second class.
Thanks to Mortimer Hanon for favors. Hamilton County Teachers Institute set for Madisonville next week with Superintendent Pierce and local teachers attending to back Harrison at the forthcoming Institute.
Rev W A Ferguson delivered an excellent sermon at the union services last Sunday evening. Revs Moore and Buckley assisted, and the choir and congregation provided strong music with Mise Alte Hawk at the organ.
Marshal Loos denounces a crowd of loafers gathered in front of Huber's drugstore on the west side. They spend the forenoon smoking cheap cigarettes and pipes and glaring at women boarding electric cars. He warns that if the nuisance continues, full names will be published.
The Fair at Lawrenceburgh runs this week and could draw large crowds if rain stays away. Lawrenceburgh is nearby, and Harrison residents are urged to attend the event which is said to be on par with the county fair average. A strong slate of daily racing and numerous side attractions are planned.
Lumley was held in custody at Lawrenceburg County Jail after bail could not be posted at 500 dollars, with the Grand Jury convening in October. The report notes prior town expulsion and advises Lumley to stay away. Also mentioned are visiting Indianapolis guests Mr. and Mrs. Chas Glover and Harvest Home Festival plans at Cheviot Grove next Thursday the 26th with extra efforts to improve the event.
Ed Widmann and family from Chicago with Lena and Miss Lena Widmann attended the funeral of father Kidmann in Harrison. Mrs Rosie Dolan of Muncie, Ind., also joined. They expressed affection for Harrison, noting Chicago as larger and a stronger business town while returning home Friday afternoon.
William Hammond, about 35, 5'10" and 200 pounds, was killed at Cincinnati Hospital after being struck by a traction car near Andersons Ferry last Friday night. He collapsed on Station 3 platform at 7:30 PM, suffered a fractured skull and body bruises, and died at 1:45 AM. He wore a striped calico shirt with no hat coat or vest and only one shoe. The incident was not attributed to the railroad.
The Odd Fellows lawn fete held last Friday evening drew a large attendance and good spirits. Gas powered lights lit the park with a Cincinnati band providing music. A well arranged refreshment stand operated smoothly, though arc lights failed briefly around eight o clock, the celebration continuing without interruption.
Mrs. Chas. Juely, sister of Joseph Sykes and formerly of this place, was robbed noon last Tuesday. While walking Sixth street near Race she felt for her purse and found it gone from her pocket. She reported the theft to police. the purse contained 34 dollars and a diamond ring.
The writer condemns about three fellows in Harrison for loafing on store boxes with no visible means of support. They are said to breed discord among citizens, show envy toward the prosperous, and spread dissatisfaction, a common nuisance described as barnacles in town.
Obituary recalls Prof Hugh McDiarmid of Hiram College former editor of the Christian Standard and Bethany College president who died of typhoid fever at Hiram Ohio leaving a widow and five children. Also reports a horse theft near Lawrenceburgh with Hodapp’s mare description and marshal Loos pursuing clues but no arrest.
John Fisher has fitted his shoe store with handsome settees and a portable ladder that works well. He now runs one of the largest and most inviting stores in the state and enjoys a first class trade as an old established house.
The M E Church members at Norwood have gathered a petition asking the M E Conference to appoint Rev T D Moore from this town. The church loves him, yet they do not blame him if he accepts a more favorable field.
Harry Oyler and his wife and children visited Thos P Oyler and family. They traveled to Georgia on November 27 and Harry spent the time since buying and shipping North choice strawberries, peaches and other Southern fruits. He sent a box of Georgia peaches to his father by Express, two of which were nearly enough for one man to eat.
The Scribes Picnic will be held on Saturday the 31st in Hawk's Grove with premiums, several speakers and a good band. Manager Shroyer aims to eclipse former efforts and invites inquiries to Rosa Ohio.
The Christian Church Sunday School picnic will be held this afternoon. Scholars meet at the church and depart at 1 o'clock for the grove where lunch will be shared around 5 o'clock. Alister Cook leads the school with Mrs Tebbs assisting alongside the pastor, his wife, and many teachers.
A gay party of young folks rode electric cars to Cincinnati on Wednesday evening last week. They visited Coney Island and Chester Park, returning the same night on a special car. Passengers included Albert Turrell and wife, Dr. W A Axby and wife, Mrs Herman Lobaus, Mrs W C Hill and daughter Mame, Misses Clara Frost Leona Bevis and others, and Messrs Joe Francis and Atwood Perrine.
Misses Mary and Nellie Curran hosted a euchre party Saturday night for guest Miss Mary Geary of Vicksburg Mississippi. Prizes included a framed poet collage and Rosa Bonheur prints, won by Miss Louise Stenger and Miss Pearl Meade, with attendees including Mrs H Lohaus and several Misses Stenger Meade Cone Becker Miller Marvin.
Bolossy Kiralfy presents Constantinople or the Revels of the East, a three act spectacular with singing and comedy. Nearly 400 workers from England and France aided the production. Notable cast includes Henriette de Lagay Bartoletti Sartorius Nina Farina and the eight Mezzettis. Elaborate scenery costumes and electrical effects mark the show with encores running past midnight.
Rev. M. L. Buckley preaches on Symbols of Holy Spirit in the morning. Evening union services discuss Our Conversations. O. E. at 6 30 with Daily Prayer led by Mrs W E Taylor.
J W Butterfield and wife hosted a supper for the Howes and Elliotts of Columbus. Rev O D Becker preached his final sermon as this conference year ends, with a call for his return after four years. The Scribes Picnic on August 31 promises prizes and speakers led by Rev M L Buckley and the Newsman. Dr O J Smith reports a new boy at Clint Oggs. Camp Maynard hosts recent festivities as W E Wilby and daughter visit from Dayton. Arth Morgans new house nears completion. Mrs J C Hedges gave a bountiful spread Monday evening.
Philanthropy column reports Peter Heard, William Beard and William Dickson shipping a fine lot of home goods this week. Frank Davis and family plan to move to Hamilton, with Les Hiler and wife occupying Davis’s country home. A Hudson’s grove celebration is set for August 24. Mr and Mrs Kelley host a Cincinnati guest. Miss Hines of Hamilton visits the Misses Hynes. Three boys answer to Chas Strohmeir’s call. Epworth League lawn fete at Oliver and Mrs Beard’s home was well attended. Mrs Wm LeForce and children to join husband in Cleveland for the future. Sunday School celebration planned for next Saturday with invited schools, good band and speakers. Everyone welcome.
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