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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
2
Edward and James Loos, two country friends, will please call at the News office when in town. They are requested to visit during their next town trip to discuss local matters with editors.
The speaker commends Kiewit & Frederick, millers, for fair reporting and for patronizing home industries. The note emphasizes trust in the firm and predicts success based on honest business practices.
Town leaders urge forming a Business Men's Club to accelerate growth and unlock local boom, arguing unity will bring real benefits as the community advances toward a stronger economy and civic vitality.
Captain Alex B Pattison died at his Aurora Indiana home last Friday after a malignant illness since January. Widely known as an Internal Revenue officer, he had many friends who will deplore his death. He was 71.
Our thanks are to Zed Bonham, our valued friend of Washington, Ind., for a watermelon large enough for four of the biggest families in Harrison. As soon as certain friends here can be collected, we anticipate a feast fit for the gods with all eating to Zed’s health.
The Brookville to Cincinnati morning train runs with fewer than ten passengers on average. The piece notes rail service serves neighbors but emphasizes trains must cover costs for the railway company.
Opens with squirrels on August 1 and allows doves after August 15. Wild ducks may be hunted after September 1. October 1 to November 10 is closed except for water fowl. November 10 reopens for quail rabbits and fowl until January 1, then all game closes except water fowl until April 15. Licenses required for out of township hunting.
The C L A Traction Company issued a new rule requiring signatures on tickets by the user, forbidding agents from signing. Tickets must remain attached to the strip and detached tickets will be rejected by conductors. The order, to be strictly enforced, will eliminate prior ticket sellers and those who sold tickets for customer convenience.
Edith Knopf le, aged about sixteen, died after caring for her brothers George Jr Joseph and sister Rose who suffered typhoid fever. She contracted the disease, grew weak, and died last Saturday. Services were held Monday at St John Catholic Church, with Rev Brockman officiating. Interment followed in St John Cemetery. mourners gathered from near and far.
Mrs Hannah Keen Barrow dies last Wednesday at home on Broadway after a life of faith and charity. She had long suffered deafness and facial rheumatism yet remained cheerful and prayerful, a living example of Christian virtue. Funeral Friday at her Broad Way home with Rev McGowan and Rev Milner officiating, interment in Glen Haven Cemetery. Pallbearers: Curtis and Warren Wilson, John George and Glen Barrow, James Wilson. Funeral directors Baughman and Penny.
The Hamilton County Fair held last week in Carthage proved highly successful, reflecting well on the event’s management and organization.
The Lawrenceburg Fair runs this week with today and tomorrow highlighted as peak days. Excellent accommodations are provided by the Electric Railway, drawing a large attendance from the surrounding area.
Word was received here Monday that Dan Lake the liniment man had died at his late home 660 West 7th street Cincinnati at 1 30 p m Sunday and the funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p m from his residence He had been ill a long time and at death was nothing but skin and bone He leaves a wife and five children four daughters and one son.
Harrison attorney Dudley P. Wayne announced his candidacy for Common Pleas Judge, pending Republican caucus decision. He argues the county’s eastern end has lacked bench representation for 22 years and supports an open convention where all contenders have equal chances.
Last week a freight train under Conductor Edward Elwood blocked the Broadway crossing from 7 30 a m to 3 30 p m prompting a warrant. Marshal Winters located him on Wednesday and Elwood was brought before Squire Kuntz. He paid a fine of 5 dollars plus 12 05 costs. Deputy Prosecutor Benson earned five dollars per conviction.
Readers are advised to consult the Big Four Bulletin weekly in the NEWS for inexpensive travel options and excursions. The notice emphasizes using the bulletin as a guide to affordable trips and special offers.
I have purchased a handsome rubber tire hearse and a rubber tire ambulance and am ready for all undertaker calls. Available day or night at Frank Wengers livery and sale stable in Harrison Ohio.
Mrs. Edith Knight sues Dr Overton Knight in Common Pleas seeking 550 dollars claiming 150 loaned to him and 400 taken from Union Savings Bank and Trust Company for her use. She seeks to attach her ink and stock of medical books and instruments in his possession. Disturbance reportedly leads to divorce. Dr Knight vanished July 5 after a quarrel. Attorneys A B Huston and Norwood J Utter represent her.
A functionally worded advertisement touts Dean's Regulats as a quick bowel tonic. It claims to ease intestinal tension and cure constipation, urging readers to ask their druggist for them. The snippet reflects historic patent medicine marketing.
Help wanted for girls proficient with sewing machines. Apply at Tailor Shop, Hill and Main streets, Harrison, Ohio. Good steady position offered. Also looking for finishers at home and at shop.
Waco man E W Goodlow credits Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung relief over five years. He says his prior chronic cough worsened until using the remedy and now remains well. The advertisement promises cures for coughs flu croup whooping cough and pneumonia prevention with guaranteed bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00 trial bottle free 1-044
An advertisement for Rupp's features chinaware glassware lamps tinware graniteware wooden ware and baskets among other house furnishing items. The brief listing emphasizes a wide range of domestic wares available for shoppers.
A testimonial from John N. Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana praising Dr Kings New Life Pills for relief from bilious attacks and constipation. The ad promises guaranteed satisfaction or money back and notes available at druggists, with Burdock Blood Bitters also advertised as health boosters.
Major Hamm of the Constitutional in Emminencel Ky. recounts buying Arnica Salve after a fierce pile attack four years ago. He says it cured him in ten days with no further trouble. The ad claims it quickly heals burns sores cuts and wounds and sells for 25 cents at druggists.
Hannah Ann Keen born Harrison September 30 1829 died August 15 1906 aged 76 10 25 married Joseph Barrow February 19 1848 eight children six surviving member of Methodist Church later joined Harrison Christian Church February 1866 faithful to faith despite bodily ailments preached of death's valley and shadow with hope bright to the end
E H Wolf of Bear Grove Indiana credits Electric Bitters with saving him from severe kidney trouble two years ago and restoring his health. The tonic is touted as a sure cure for stomach liver and kidney complaints blood diseases headaches dizziness and general weakness priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by druggists.
Mrs Hugh Woody and her children along with their aunt Mrs Albert W Biddinger returned to their Thorntown Indiana home last Friday morning after a visit elsewhere.
A promotional notice touts Dr David Kennedys Favorite Remedy Rond out New York as a cure for fever and ague biliousness rheumatism and debility from impure blood. Priced at 1.00 per bottle with six bottles for 5.00 available from all druggists.
A grand social dance will be given in City Hall Harrison on Saturday evening September 15. All lovers of the terpsichorean art are invited. Music includes piano and trap drum. Tickets are 25 cents. Managers are E. G. Rieman and John Oser of the Coney Island Queen.
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