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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
2
The notice announces subscription rates for three months sixty cents and one year one dollar with payments in advance. It states the paper is printed every Wednesday and entered at Harrison post office as second class matter. A margin X indicates time to settle or outstanding debt and urges payment, signed Walter Hartpence, dated Thursday August 29 1907.
Rev W G Johnson spoke at the Christian Church Men's Auxiliary meeting last Tuesday evening. His address urged men to be as free from sin as women and was described as timely and interesting. Ice cream and cake ended the exercises.
Julius Franke of Cincinnati has purchased Campbell Corn Drill Co foundry in West Harrison. He took possession last Monday and will start up next week. He plans to handle all Campbell’s work and keep busy year round with other projects.
The Dr Bowles excursion party arrived home last Friday in excellent health and spirits. They praised the warm hospitality at Dr O R Williams home in Santa Barbara and at Chas White's in San Francisco. They recount the grand sights seen in the Golden State and on the journey.
The Valley House proprietors Geo Kater John Schneider and Mrs Deery appeared before the Mayor of Delhi on a warrant for keeping saloons open on Sunday the 8th. They pleaded guilty and were fined 25 dollars each plus costs totaling 35 dollars. The saloons were closed again last Sunday.
A terse note states that there will be no further trouble if the laws are obeyed, signaling compliance and order under ongoing legal pressure.
Last Saturday morning Cev. Cole, while feeding his hogs, was attacked by a ferocious boar. He sustained a severe bite through the leg, fainted after the attack, and was rescued when he fell outside the pen. Dr Bowles provided treatment for the ugly wound.
Late Friday a fire destroyed Frank Wurtzler’s buggy shed chicken and tool house near town. He woke to flames, rang the dinner bell, but could not summon help. The shed runabout buggy harness and chickens were lost along with a survey owned by his brother Lou. Only the survey was insured.
Charles Kelley and Joseph Meeks, employes of Sheridan-Kirk Contracting Co., were seriously injured when a Fernbank trestle gave way on Tuesday. Five gravel cars and a motor car plunged 36 feet. Kelley and Meeks were pinned under wreckage as gravel covered them. The trestle, built two years ago, had not been used this year until the Tuesday accident. Officials say the trestle was inspected before use and cannot explain the failure. Construction on the Government dam will be delayed. both men were sent to Cleves for care amid fears of internal injuries. An additional Sheridan-Kirk employee survived by clinging to a supporting post.
Sunday school sermon by Brother Abbott drew praise. Miss Bessie Southard visited home folks. A wedding is anticipated soon. Miss Nora White of Harrison and Ed Reed visited home folks. Locals attended Charles Megrue’s graveyard picnic and reported a good time. Omer Renck and wife returned home. Mrs George Swales shows improvement and recovery hopes. John Renck is much better.
The note reminds readers of the Scribes Picnic next Saturday at Hawk's Grove two miles east of New Haven.
Regular communion services are announced for next Sunday at the Presbyterian Church with morning and evening preaching. Rev. W. F. Layport, the new minister, will officiate.
A revival began last Sunday evening at the Braysville schoolhouse with good attendance and growing interest. Meetings will be held each evening this week at 7 30 standard time. The local C E Society assists the Christian Church minister by conducting the song service.
The dialogue from last Monday on a store box shows First Party asking about wellbeing and Second Party lamenting dull times. He notes his wife used to do daily washing but now only twice a week and must provide soap.
The gathering on Saturday September 7 1907 opens with a doxology and prayer and includes minutes reading and various recitations songs and addresses. President C P Ward and Mrs Elizabeth Stanley deliver annual addresses with multiple musical performances by local groups and individuals. Chamberlin chairs the committee overseeing the events beginning promptly at 10 o'clock p m.
Louis E. Graeser of Cincinnati visited to open a dancing school in City Hall next month. He aims to form separate classes for adults and married couples and will teach social and classical dances, drawing on training from Gilbert Normal School and Louis Chalif.
Winch Wacath 15, a highly recommended dancer and natural born teacher, will perform for one night each week and teach in Cincinnati the rest of the time. His father was a renowned dancing master in earlier years. He starts on the second Monday in September with headquarters at the Central Hotel.
Drewersburg Indiana reports James Mortished and family with relatives near Riley Ohio spending Sunday with Mr and Mrs Smith. George Mortished and wife and daughter Hazel visited Anderson for a week and returned Monday evening.
Miss Carrie Sichler from Cleveland spent Thursday with Carrie Fox. The Ness family returned to Cincinnati after visiting Mrs Simms. G W Wolfe of Cleveland joined his family here. Wilson Grubbs visited Chris Fox. Rudolph Kaiser plans to move near New Baltimore in spring. Mrs G W Wolfe and relatives visit from Cleveland. James Mullen and wife spent Sunday at Harrison. Mr and Mrs Biddinger of Southgate and Miss Carrie Sickler spent Sunday at the Firs. Otto Renck and sister hosted a party with Clarence Kolb Fred Kolb and others including Kaiser and Fox families. Etta Rechenbach and several Stone siblings attended. Music and refreshments, all had a pleasant time. Chris Fox and George A Biddinger attended the sale of G S Hahr near New Haven. good crowd despite rain. Carrie Fox and daughter were ill several days. Bertha Kaiser visited Cincinnati recently. Freda Renck visited with Lillie Fox Tuesday afternoon.
Coburn will occupy the Graft property the first of next month. Harry Hollowell has decided to reside in Cincinnati and will take a flat on 7th street near his office. He will not be compelled to ride fifty miles daily to and from work.
Harrison readers are told that kidney trouble manifests in urinary changes and that Dean's Kidney Pills cure such ailments as testified by J McKee of Broadway Harrison. He suffered from rheumatism back pains headaches and dizziness until using Dean's Kidney Pills. After a few doses he improved and kidney action steadied. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
The article cites eminent medical scientists stating life expectancy falls short of potential due to neglect between ages 50 and 60. It praises Electric Bitters as Nature's best helper after 60, a tonic that revitalizes every organ, guaranteed by druggists.
Dudley P Wayne attorney at law will be in Harrison each Friday until further notice. Office located at Knepfile's Cigar Store with contact at 510-611 Johnston Building Cincinnati Ohio.
J A Dougherty of Bethel Ohio announces a closing out sale and offers to sell one half or more of stock and fixtures at cost or less. The notice invites locals and visitors who come every Sunday and expect two good meals.
An aged expression frames daily cycles beside an advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills. The copy claims the sun’s regularity rivals the pills’ efficacy, offering the product at 25 cents.
Local officials report tar smeared over the bench in front of City Hall fountain last week. Police seek the offender or offenders and warn that proper punishment will follow if they are caught.
A brief public notice states that Clare Lemons and Peter Stenger invite patronage with a promise of prices that are always reasonable. No further details or dates are provided.
Jas B Cottrell and wife attended a Sunday family reunion at Mr and Mrs Lee Beesley near Sharptown. About thirty people enjoyed a big dinner with ice cream and cake. Attendees included Alma Cottrell, M J Beesley, Joel Hyde and family, Hite Beesley and children, James Beesley and family, Vernon Hicks and children, Addison Beesley and daughter, and Mary Holden.
The Columbia theatre welcomed crowds last Sunday as capacity audiences filled the house. Lucille Mulhall leads a star lineup including Martin Van Berver Charley Mulhall Mildred Mulhall and seven horses. The act features Jarret throwing bucking horse riding and sensational stunts. Also on bill are Mary Dupont and DeWitt C Mott in A Leap Year Leap Ed LaVine the comedy juggler the Christie Duo Makmuri violinist and the Astrella Sisters with a new kinodrome show.
The Forepaugh Sells Brothers circus will perform in Connersville on the sixth of next month displaying acts and circus spectacle for local residents and visitors.
New line of school supplies including tablets slates companions pens pencils rulers and crayons announced by Harrison High School. Highlighted items include a largest seller tablet with 175 to 185 sheets of pencil paper and a lithographed picture of the school building on the cover. Diagraph pencils marked medium soft with non scratch quality offered at 3 cents.
A compact grocery style notice lists large dill pickles at 15 cents per dozen, small sweet pickles at ten cents per dozen, very light aluminum items described as not tarnishing at 10 cents each, and Spraul’s Peach Butter in No 3 cans with a phone contact.
An old notice promises a spectacle on Thursday afternoon September 5 between two and four o'clock. A 20 inch square cake will rise to 6 inches high after baking as 20 ladies stand on it. The ad urges readers not to miss this marvel of the 20th century and warns Cole not to get left.
On Sunday September 1st divine worship at 2 pm with the sermon The Last Commandment. Bluff Mo businessman C G Hays praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the quickest healing salve for sores burns wounds or piles and guarantees it through local pharmacists at 25 cents.
Teas offered include Dollar Tea our most popular with a deli flavor. Tea and quarter pound for .25 cents. Bulk India and Ceylon Teas available prized for flowery flavor and strength. Teas priced at .35 and .60 per pound for Young Hyson 600 lb. Black and Green .45 and 600 lb. Black Blend . Also suggests iced tea use.
Brunst and Viel Company unveils a new market location on Sycamore Street featuring expanded goods and services. The move consolidates retail presence and promises improved customer access in the city district.
The Malleable Girl keeps a neat house as she notes that extra water will not crack her range top. She explains the top is thoroughly annealed stove plate and can support a cake of ice even when red hot.
Visit the other range exhibits to hear all details and admire the superior qualities of The Malleable made in South Bend.
The Malleable Girl invites customers to visit her store from Monday September 2 through Saturday September 7. She will serve three minute biscuits and hot coffee, offering a free cook book souvenir with purchases.
An advertisement touts Zoa-Phora as free of narcotics and poisons and suitable for women. It cites Dr Pengelly’s careful ingredient selection and twenty years of private practice, backed by medical authorities and testimonials from patients. The bottle is sold for one dollar with full usage instructions and Dr Pengelly’s Advice to Women.
The Times Star reports one special train night for Harrison theatergoers during Alfred Aarons Company at His Honor a musical comedy. Miss Nella Webb, native of Harrison, shines as a star in the company.
Tickets sold September 6 7 8 1907 return limit September 17 1907 with extension to October 6 1907 on a small fee. For full information and rates contact Big Four Routes agents or H J Rethn G P A Cincinnati Ohio.
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