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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
2
One copy costs months to twelve months for 25 and 1.00 for one year. Subscriptions are always payable in advance. This paper is printed Wednesday of each week. It is entered at the Harrison post office as second class matter.
The article notes a G. A. R. encampment near Chicago next week featuring Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and a representation of the charge up San Juan bill. It mentions advertisers pushing for a large supplement to provide necessary reading matter, maintaining the News as a welcome home presence.
The well known foundry firm of Martin and Garties is dissolved by mutual consent. Mr Garties retires and will seek work in Cincinnati. Mr Martin continues the business and friends of both wish the firm continued success.
Brookville resident Martin Bossert, a former soldier, was struck by a railroad engine last Monday while crossing the tracks and had his left arm broken. Witnesses say he appeared to be intoxicated at the time.
The Sons of Veterans arrived home Monday evening from their outing at Magnesia Springs and marched to their hall behind their drum corps. They enjoyed a pleasant camp visit and entertained many friends despite rainy and hot weather.
On Monday morning Dr. Robert Lewis of Mt. Carmel was thrown from his buggy as he left home. He sustained a deep scalp wound and facial cuts, was knocked unconscious, but believed not seriously hurt.
Attendance has been good but peak days are ahead with today tomorrow and Saturday promising immense crowds. Directors and officers labor to ensure a grand success with valuable prizes across many departments, especially in the speed ring, attracting many competitors.
Last Saturday night unknown parties cut the awning ropes of eleven local businessmen. Authorities seek to identify the culprits and enforce the law. Named victims include Sam A. Barrow, Tebbs Bros., Geo. W. Arnold, Haddock & Atherton, L. C. Hawk, Joe Beviz, Peter Kissel, Andy Kocher, Benj. Hettrich, Henry Schott and John Ragar.
In probate court last Thursday Dr G D Jobe was examined for lunacy and dismissed. He had hospital time for strange actions but was found not mentally unbalanced. He was worried by private troubles and reports said heat may have affected him, limiting his medical practice. He is married to Zera Arnold’s daughter and visits regularly.
The City Hall program by the Jackson Concert Company featured colored performers and drew strong audience praise. Blind pianist Prof Hawkis impressed with encores, and tenor John Webb received warm applause. Mrs Williams and her son Clarence also shared in the acclaim for a finely rendered, mostly classical set.
Sunday afternoon event at Whitewater Park drew large crowds for addresses by President Lewis Irwin Hon Charles W Hoff man and Hon D W McKee Governors Nash and Bramwell spoke and a gold cane and gold rimmed spectacles were awarded to the oldest attendees George Ryan 87 and Mrs Sarah Stevens 83 Premiums for fruit and grain display elected officers D W McClung president Walter Hartpence first vice president.
Advertisers lure readers with bargains as the paper notes strong reader interest in shopping promos and sale listings. The piece highlights how advertisements guide customers to store locations and special offers. The tone recalls a period newspaper focus on commerce and consumer behavior.
The Hamilton County Teachers Institute begins next Monday in Madisonville. The program is excellent with instructors Prof. H. C. Schumacher of West Chester Pennsylvania Supt. C. L. Van Dieve of Troy Ohio and Miss Ada Van Stone Harris of Newark New Jersey.
Mrs Jacob Hoffman formerly Mrs Dete Lemon died recently and funeral services were held last Sunday at her home just north of Braysville with Rev L D McGowan officiating. The burial was conducted by undertaker Burk in front of the locust grove residence with many attendees paying tribute.
Fraternity Re bekah Lodge hosted a Tuesday lawn fete in City Park. The grounds featured flags bunting and Chinese lanterns with a large dancing platform. Ropp's Band and the Mandolin Club provided music as attendees enjoyed dancing. Receipts totaled 35.00.
Last Thursday Al Oyler of the Sons of Veterans at Bruns Grove suffered sunstroke. A Brookville doctor was summoned and he is now improving as well as could be expected. The note promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as prompt and pleasant. Sam A Barrow.
A©$100 cure advertises Dr E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic for nocturnal enuresis in children. Claims it arrests bed wetting instantly and appeals to both older and younger buyers. Sold by J P Mayin, Droggis Ohio.
A period notice by Sam A Barrow cautions shoppers to avoid counterfeit salves that imitate DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. It claims only DeWits cures piles and skin diseases and warns buyers to take the genuine product. The ad includes product code 0-32-36.
Twenty nine officers and men report Bucklen’s Arnica Salve best for scratches bruises swellings and wounds. Also useful for burns eruptions and piles, 25 cents a box with guarantee. Sold by Sam A Barrow druggist. Mothers endorse it children like it old folks use it. Also One Minute Cough Cure advertised.
John Schilling a 58 year old former merchant tailor of Hagerstown Ind. surrendered at Central Police Station Cincinnati on a bigamy charge. He admitted two marriages one to Lena Schambo in Arlington Iowa and another to Lena Kilgus in Covington Ky. He traveled via Hoemers Hotel and various cities to avoid detection, paid a detective, shaved his beard and later returned to Cincinnati to face proceedings. The case involves a Miller Matrimonial Bureau and broader investigations in Kentucky.
Geo W Bowlby serves on the staff of E R Monfort Dept Commander Ohio G A R. Warm weather will end soon and folks will complain of the cold. Sunday reached 97 degrees. Six large draft horses were sold last Monday by J A King liveryman to Wallace Transfer Co Cincinnati.
Advert says J. F. Harris offers shoes at low cash prices. It mentions a group including William Blinn Frank L Rett Dr. Harry Allen James Allen Lucien Frost James Glen Dair and Frank Turrell who camped last week at Ashby's Station and had a great time.
Young men and women with fair education and good character are invited to learn telegraphy railroad accounting and typewriting at Globe Telegraph College Lexington Kentucky. Endorsed by leading railway companies as the only perfect and reliable institution of its kind graduates assisted to positions free catalog available student admissions include ladies as well.
A major blaze in WexuncGTon C. Aug 18 destroys Goodsell & Co department store. Fire started from an explosion in a new gasoline lighting system. Town faces loss estimated at $30,000 as flames threaten the business district and remain unchecked at midnight.
A brief note emphasizes that electric lights are not explosive and pose no smoke heat or chimney needs. It highlights no lamp cleaning and no air pollution from their use, framing electric illumination as a clean, quiet, low maintenance option.
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