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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
3
Eastbound trains listed with standard time and mixed service arrivals from the east show 9:00 a.m. and 4:42 p.m. times. The document outlines morning and afternoon departures and arrivals for the C and St. L railroad timetable fragment.
Special rates on long-time advertisements and house furnishings at RAPP'S. A proposed large summer hotel near Harrison is described as a money-maker. Sol K. Gold, county superintendent, pictured in the Lawrenceburg Register. he has held the post for seventeen years. Anna Fackler of Harrison sold a lot in Geo T. Guard's new addition for 450 dollars. Alf Wilson injured by a catfish fin, risk of lockjaw noted. Dean's Ointment praised by Mayor John R. Garrett of Girard, Alabama. Township funds moved to Citizens Bank at 31.5 cents interest, deposits not exceeding 3000 dollars. monthly bills paid by Trustees.
D. M. Geeting of Indianapolis, former State Superintendent of Public Instruction, dies recently and is noted as a cousin to Mrs. E. D. Bowlby. A busy social page follows with a Zimmer Grove picnic, ice cream festival plans in Miami, and many visits by regional residents and families across Cincinnati, Cleves, Hamilton, and Lawrenceburg, highlighting community events, travel, and local news.
A regular meeting of the Men's Auxiliary is scheduled for Tuesday evening with full attendance requested. Members are urged to bring a friend. A fine program by the program and lunch committees is planned. An important discussion will take place and musically inclined members may hear something of interest.
Two weeks of revival meetings led by Rev. H. W. Milner closed last Saturday evening at the Whitewater Schoolhouse. Two new members were received and residents await developments on establishing a Sunday school and a church at the site. The Christian Church Official Board will decide at next Wednesday evening’s regular meeting.
Fifteen girls gathered at Miss Myrtle and Miss Inez Tracy’s home Wednesday last week. One guest slipped a note to Miss Edith Barrow at Mrs Tracy’s, inviting her to a surprise party. She arrived to a festive table and games, with her parents Mr and Mrs W Aegler planning a move to Indianapolis.
On Saturday September 1 1906 at nine o’clock a m the personal property of George Kocher deceased will be sold at his former home in Harrison Ohio executor George Kocher Jr 644 Mary Kocher. The Manchester Indiana post office will be discontinued after September 30. Tibbatts versus Horn was dismissed by Judge Hollowell last Monday with each party paying costs. Reverend John L Dorst delivered a notable sermon at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday evening noting the heavy rain kept many away.
Rev. C. W. Horn presides at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm services with reception of new members. The sermon subject Don't Drift. Last services for the current conference year. Cincinnati Conference annual session to meet at Eaton beginning August 29 with Brother Berry presiding.
The Tanner's Creek Pioneer Association schedules a reunion at West Fork Church near Guilford Indiana on Saturday September 1 starting 10 a.m. The program includes prayers, hymns, readings, recitations by Robert Lusk Ephraim Lazenby Bernice Greenham and Bertha Emerson with performances by the Guilford Boys and Dolores and Theron Hall. An address by Dr J H Martin and an exhibition of early implements and utensils will conclude the event.
The case of At Perrine versus Lewis Feuchter for a lumber bill of 40.12 will be heard by Esq Hollowell on the morning of the 27th. Valley Road morning trains north and south were delayed about two hours last Friday due to a gravel train derailing at Valley Junction.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for kindness during her illness, death and burial. Special thanks to Mrs. Maxwell for untiring service. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. James B. Wilson.
Frank Rolfes offers good work driving horses and mules and invites those in need to call at his home two miles east of here for the best stock and services.
The Dutch Lunch fundraiser by the ladies of the Presbyterian Church raised seven dollars, described as very good. A separate help-wanted ad calls for girls who enjoy sewing by machine with steady year-round work at a Hill and Main tailor shop in Harrison, Ohio. John Bogenschott of Chattanooga cannot attend Carthage fair but plans to be at Oakley with his string of fine horses late next month. Rupp’s advertises fishing tackle base ball supplies and various sporting goods.
Farm for sale on Harrison Hill near Harrison Ohio totaling 80 acres with 16 acres timothy 16 acres alfalfa 10 acres red clover 8 acres timber 7 acres new ground first tobacco crop this year plus a good six room house and necessary outbuildings water for a family 25 head of cattle all year round good corn and wheat ground for particulars contact Conrad Haas R F D No 5 Harrison Ohio
A fragmented listing shows various musical pieces and acts including The Great Pioneer poem, Waltz Loveland, Little Johnny Jones, Little Beauty Entra Act, Two Step Address and Hearts and Why. Names mentioned include Hon. Joel Clareson, Philip Roettinger Pilts, Judge James B. Swinges, Jones, Hon. Jacob H. Bromwell, and Moses Tobani.
Logar Maryland August 21 1906 Jendus Massett has gone to Illinois for an extended visit with relatives Miss Emma McClure of Cincinnati is visiting her parents George Ashley and Ben Moore of Cincinnati were guests of the former's parents Sunday Miss Mabel Massett of Marion returned home where she has been attending school Mrs Jane Shields returned from Illinois where she has been visiting relatives George Bourquine and family visited with Lewis Renek and family Sunday
A brief note honors a Dean’s name with a simple tribute. The short item credits gratitude to an individual or group, highlighting a commemorative sentiment and a respectful nod to memory.
To the oldest male member present a Gold-headed Cane donated by Hon. Lewis W. Irwin. To the oldest lady member present a pair of Gold-rimmed tortoiseshell spectacles. Best peck on onions and best six beets awarded. Several entries reference seeds and prices 20 50 1.00 3 00 2.00.
Sadie Rechenbach and son Paul have been sick this week along with the children of Lewis and Henry Rechenbach. Otto Kolb nurses a sore finger from a bullet, urging caution with a hammerless gun. The saw-mill runs on Chris Fox farm and brings overdue sawing. Locals visit Portsmouth Carthage Fair Woodsmen’s picnic yields a neat fund for the order treasury.
The 1906 premium list notes Citizens Bank Harrison awarding best peck of Wheat for $2.00. Gieringer Sons Go of Miami offers a prize for Jady bringing the Largest Family, L Mattress, and recognizing the Nearest Dressed Lady in Calico Folding Bedspring.
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