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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
1
A fragment describes a pamphlet titled The Grazing Country with large sectional maps and monthly content. It mentions cattle and hogs, affordable terms, healthful profits, and a ticket agent offering information to readers in Nebraska to view and purchase.
The Bevis establishment at Market and Walnut offers coal, agricultural machinery, wagons, fertilizers, and repairs with a promise of fair dealings and honesty. The Citizens' Bank, led by Frank Bowles, provides full‑service banking on Market Street, emphasizing reliability, diverse loans, and strong community support.
Utmost courtesy and attention are accorded to all customers at the proprietor's shop. Mr. Kecher has operated here for ten years and earned broad goodwill in the community. He is seen as progressive and widely respected as a prominent Catholic Knights of America member.
John Q. Beal operates a complete blacksmith and repair shop at Market and Sycamore in Harrison. He shoes horses, builds buggies, and handles repairs with guaranteed satisfaction and reasonable charges, earning broad patronage and respect as a skilled, self made craftsman.
The text praises the Valley House in Harrison run by Mr. Kocher as a premier reading hotel and bar. It highlights its location at Market and Sycamore, modern amenities, 23 sleeping rooms, fine dining, extensive wine and liquor selection, and a well stocked bar with Moerlein beer and other brands.
Philip Corbin markets school supplies cigars and tobacco at Market Street near Vine. The Harrison business, six years in operation, offers custom picture framing with Mitre machines and a wide range of art materials. Corbin, active in Odd Fellows and G A R, is a respected local merchant and veteran.
Harrison anchors a historic pottery founded by Ethan Jackson in 1829 now run by Wm. Rupp. The plant produces vast flower pots and earthenware shipped nationwide while Rupp also operates a famed 1869 retail store. The article praises the store’s fine ware display and extensive stock, noting its representative character and quality craft.
The East End Hotel offers first class bar, summer garden, wagon yard, and fine lodging with lavish fare. Managed by Mrs Elizabeth Henn and George EB Stenger, it serves popular drinks, wine, cigars, and standard draughts, hosting F A W and local baseball crews. Stenger, a noted figure in Catholic Knights groups, leads a flourishing, well regarded establishment.
The News highlights Emil Dendinger’s thriving harness, saddlery, and horse clothing store at Market and Walnut. Described as strictly first class with a broad stock and up-to-date shop, Dendinger is noted as an expert harness maker whose work is of superior quality. The business, started about ten months ago, is in prosperous condition.
M C Stephens, a renowned house painter and gilder, operates a shop on Broadway between Big Four Railroad and State street. He offers interior decorating from plain finishes to fresco, signs, and paper hanging, taking contracts and jobs with estimates on request. Established about ten years, he enjoys strong local esteem and a solid trade.
Thos J Williams, a skilled and painstaking mechanic near Dair Bros mill, is praised for his workmanship. He is held in esteem by all classes for reliable service and fair treatment.
Henry Wright, proprietor of a newly opened State Street saloon near Market, draws patrons from all classes with hot lunches all day, Pabst beer, cigars, and a noted whiskey knowledge. He buys direct from Kentucky distillers, offering brands like Tippecanoe and Oscar Pepper, and also runs a second saloon in Addyston.
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