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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
2
In a striking order, authorities urge teachers to secure any item they wish through tomorrow. Citizens praise Officers Leos and Huffman for stellar service as Fire Companies prepare a public display for visiting guests this evening.
The piece contrasts saloon business with street fairs and a general election, portraying the latter as the true driver of commerce and civic life. It hints at social and political priorities shaping local activity and public interest.
A fragment expresses welcoming sentiment in a traditional tone about inviting someone to join in singing. The line emphasizes openness and hospitality without additional context or events.
A trend hints at many weddings this fall as couples plan intimate ceremonies and twilight strolls. Subtle social chatter suggests forthcoming nuptials with smart, understated celebrations. The autumn season appears set to host numerous pairs tying the knot.
The remark notes teachers naturally spend lavishly at local merchants, claiming they receive princely salaries. It hints at tension over public spending and local economic ties, emphasizing the perceived generosity of teachers in purchasing from area businesses.
The department of the News invites teachers to inspect the Institute and welcomes sight-seers to view a concern the people of Harrison take pride in sustaining.
At the Carthage Fair last Thursday the directors of the Association were elected. D. L. Sampson Frank Fox Wm Bonnell Jos Sykes E M Armstrong D R Herrick Geo Pfau and H Lee Early chosen. James Fox, popular Cincinnati horseman of Fifth street, re elected president.
Betty was one of two events held in the Presbyterian Church and City Hall as union services drew large audiences. Mr Wilson, editor of the Milford Enterprise, is praised as a gentlemanly, good-natured fellow and the writers are glad to have formed his acquaintance.
Local residents complain about noisy impudent boys awaiting electric car arrivals and parcel jobs. The Marshal may arrest and bring them before the Mayor for misbehavior. Obscene language from youths provokes objections from both women and men in the area. A timely warning is issued.
In public schools teachers attend the institute tours at Rupp's Pottery where the proprietor demonstrates practical clay modeling. His large pottery will be in full operation this afternoon and all interested readers are welcome to observe.
Miss Mabel O rear drowned last Saturday in the Otjie River near Fern Bank after a skiff overturned in a wave from a passing steamer. Anna Stewart was rescued along with Oscar Mortashed, son of Henry Mortashed. Miss O rear’s body was recovered Monday near the Miami mouth.
Mrs W A Cottingham died after months of illness at her Bright home on February 21 1842 born near Bright she was 60 years six months old. She married W A Cottingham in September 1863. Funeral held at Bright M E Church with Rev Watkins and Rev Rankin. She leaves a husband four children two sisters three brothers one grandchild and many relatives. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery at Bright with pallbearers George Williamson David Kibby Robert Ingham Chas Megrew Henry Rechenbach John Bonham.
The 26th annual Hamilton County Teachers Association Institute is in session this week at City Hall. Attendance is very large with a well-organized program and praised leadership. Miss A Ransom of Madiegonville presides and Chas E Bonham of the Oxford Normal School serves as secretary.
The Hamilton County Agricultural Society faces a split over relocating the fair grounds from Carthage to Oakley. Western residents push a rival plan to set a new fair site at Whitewater Park near Harvest Home, pledging a guarantee fund to support the project.
A morning program featured Rev T D Moore leading scripture and prayer and Miss Shumard in song. Teachers were welcomed by Mr Moore for Mayor Mettler and Miss Ransom spoke. Professors Jackman Greer Green and Mrs Comstock presented talks on education nature study and literature with vocal solos and an evening address on Col Parker's work.
Prof Green opened with humor and contrasted poetry and prose in a lively lecture. Miss Schumard sang If I Were a rose. Afternoon talks covered Plants of Foetry and critiqued tears and noonday sun. Mrs Comstock spoke on Insects Cobwebs and their Homes and later Life Histories of Our Common Butterflies and Moths with calcium light canvass illustrations.
The institute opened with Rev C W Stephens leading exercises. Mrs Comstock spoke on Plant Life in School room Work, followed by Jackman on Drawing and Painting as a Means of Expression. Miss Augie O'Brien gave readings, then T L Feeny from Oxford State Normal School addressed the teachers. General business, social inter course, and dinner followed. In the afternoon Green continued Elocution, Comstock again spoke on Plant Life Field Work, Jackman on Manual Training and Modeling, with music interludes. The report closes as press time arrives, promising continuation next week.
An eight year old boy was caught Monday afternoon stealing six cigars from John Small's cigar store. Mrs. M. E. Leakins alerted the scene, preventing his escape. The incident warns against similar childish pranks that may lead to worse deeds and an imminent arrest in Eugene.
During the week, the International Correspondence Schools of Scranton Pa. have been ably represented here by a gentlemanly young fellow Wm A Boehle whose headquarters are at the Central Hotel.
A short note highlights the week’s work in a first class printing office, praising the quality and efficiency demonstrated to Institute attendees and noting the skill of the staff.
Local note indicates that in a few days several boys described as troublemakers will be sent to the Reform School. The placement signals a forthcoming disciplinary action by local authorities amid ongoing concerns about youth behavior in the town.
Greenly Hann, a Butler county teacher, sues the Morgan Township Board of Education for 425 dollars plus interest claiming 180 days of service at 2.75 a day from September 9, 1901 to May 14, 1902 at Okeana High School. The board allegedly paid 70 dollars, citing lack of a high school certificate.
George Einsel born in Pfaltz Germany on March 22 1823 died August 22 1902 aged 79 years 5 months after a rheumatic illness He came to America in 1849 He was divorced from Lis wie and recently lived with his nephew George Einsel and his niece Mrs John Shaich Funeral services were at the German Protestant Church Harrison Hill Rev J C Buebnen officiating Burial was at Gibson Cemetery Bright Pill-bearers were George Wolf Eli Miller Horace Markland Lewis Rechenbach Joseph Losekamp and Chris Wise
The old Bennett farm adjoining Geo Hoppings farm on the Harrison and Cleves road is for rent. It contains 50 acres of wheat land 125 acres of corn and balance in clover and pasture with a good house and barn and ample water. Grain rent. Call on or address C W Stephens Elizbethtown Ohio. 043 a.
Ad copy notes that cleaning the system is more important than a clean house. Promotes Liver-Lax as a 25 cent system cleaner guaranteed to cure constipation, from West Side Drug Store.
A large auction sale of personal property will be conducted at public auction. The notice states a forthcoming date and location for bidders to attend and place bids on the varied items.
Ohio State Normal School at Oxford promotes itself as a state institution for teachers offering regular and special courses to meet all students needs. It features a special faculty and full equipment with tuition free for attendees, opening September 10.
An advertisement offers a room with heat and light for 15 dollars a year and board from 2 dollars per week. Interested readers are directed to contact F. B. Dyer, Dean of State Normal, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio for full information.
G W Roberts of Elizabeth West Virginia reports a local man with incurable cancer cured after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Amica Salve. The ad claims the remedies expel poisons and heal blood diseases skin eruptions ulcers and sores. Bitters cost 50 cents and the salve 25 cents at West Side Drug Store.
Burris P. Foster, aged 33, died quietly at 8 p.m. Thursday after a four year battle with consumption. He was born near Miamitown, Ohio, June 26, 1869, married to Jennie Rossi, and had one son. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Knights of Pythias. The funeral, conducted by Rev. T. D. Moore, was held Sunday at the Methodist Church with large attendance and Knights in line. Interment was in Glen Haven Cemetery. Pallbearers included R. A. Bowlby and others from local lodges.
James B Donogh born January 18 1818 in Alleghany Penn died August 23 1902 at eighty four years seven months five days. He migrated to Cincinnati as a child, worked as a printer and published the Philanthropist and Watchman of the Valley. He married Eliza Hannaford February 22 1845 and lived at Ellis Farm near Harrison before his death. Funeral at Harrison Christian Church and interment at Spring Grove Cemetery with kin and friends from Cincinnati.
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