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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
2
Published every Thursday with weekly printing on Wednesdays. Subscriptions run three months four dollars and a year at nine dollars. Paper is entered at Harrison post office as second class matter.
Supplement announces a large extra News edition praising local business houses Wilkerson and Bernard. K P Knights held a Monday night conferral of Esquire on a candidate and will confer Knight on Monday evening September 10 followed by a banquet. All Knights urged to attend.
Lon Krewson reports George Meyers a former resident here died on the first in Coatsville Indiana from an epileptic seizure. He collapsed while working in the garden the same night. He left a wife and two children.
August Rosenfelder formerly of this place living in Hamilton was badly mangled at work when a shaft or gearing broke and threw him against a machine. He suffered severe injuries to the hips and legs and doctors fear blood poisoning could prove fatal.
Last Saturday in City Hell an exhibition by Dr Fitzpatrick delighted the few invited guests. His mastery of muscular control allowed a nude display that clearly showed the action of every part of his body, drawing admiration from attendees.
A large crowd gathered at Hawk's Grove for the Scribes' Picnic last Saturday. Dark clouds formed at 5 PM and within hours a heavy wind and rain drenched attendees. The band persevered while Manager Shroyer and staff maintained order as the event dispersed. The rain spoiled plans for a larger after-sun celebration.
Marshal Loos and Constable Burton arrested a colored woman near Simonsons Station on a tip that she was a man. Initially jailed, Minnie claimed motherhood of seven. Loos quickly determined she was not a man and released her to head north toward Iowa.
Teachers Institute in Harrison touts superior facilities hotel boarding houses City Hall and nine teen electric railway cars daily. Dr Kilgour, president, plans Madisonville visit to persuade educators to hold next county institute there. Harrison promises warm welcome and profitable stay for visiting teachers and friends.
Mrs. Sarah M. Hart died at 76 years, after long cancer, leaving nine children and a host of relatives. She resided near Sharptown and was a devoted wife and mother, a Methodist member. Funeral services were held at Wesley Chapel, Sharptown, with Rev. Sperrett officiating and burial in the nearby cemetery.
The Millcreek Valley Pioneer Association announces its annual gathering next Saturday at Johnson's Grove near Mt. Healthy. Festivities start 10 A M with a dinner break and resume at 2 P M featuring an annual address by President J. H. Bramwell, music, and speeches by notable figures including Judge Samuel F. Hunt and others, plus officer elections and reports.
Mrs Geo Long of New Straitsville Ohio credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving two lives after a long cough kept her awake night after night. She reports one bottle cured her bed symptoms and also cured Mr Long of a severe pneumonia. The ad promotes the medicine as a remedy for throat chest and related troubles with trial free at West Side Drugstore.
Heavy rain last Thursday dampened the union Sunday school picnic in Garside's Grove. Only the Christian and Presbyterian schools attended, prompting belief that a union picnic in Harrison is now a has been.
Senator Depew told Londoners America grows rich and unsure how to spend money. He credited prosperity to President McKinley’s wise administration. John Knefle called it one of Chauncey’s jokes.
The Wall Street Journal reported last Friday that a $10,000 to $4,000 wager was placed on McKinley’s re election between Louis Wermser and L A Cooper, both NYSE members. About $50,000 in McKinley money is offered at 10 to 4. Womser is a close friend of Col. C. D. Burkam.
Councilman Jerry McMurray reports his young son Tom was seriously hurt yesterday forenoon when he fell on a sharp stone at a turntable. Doctors Kilgour and Huber treated him. he recovered enough to go home, though his leg was bruised.
J J Kelch of a farm two miles east of New Haven lies at the point of death from cancer on his lower lip. For two years his family and physicians have tried remedies, but all efforts fail. He is aware of his condition and awaiting death.
A surprise wedding occurred in Chicago early last March. Geo Kern Jr announced to his parents and friends that he married Miss Emma King of Indianapolis, a graduate of the Industrial Training College of Indianapolis and former stenographer for the American Walenbe Sam.
A young man of excellent qualities visits his parents this week with his wife. They are enjoying themselves very nicely during the stay, spending time with family and sharing pleasant moments in the family home.
Wellington Enterprise reports Goodsell Department Store fire on August 18 caused by exploding gasoline lamps spreading through tin tubes to two floors. Loss on goods estimated at $35,000. Elyria Reporter notes basement origin and rapid interior blaze. Local witnesses mention broken windows and postfire arrests. church event crowded with attendees and praise.
The article warns of gasoline dangers as a heavier than air vapor that collects in floors and corners, with leaks near buildings posing explosion risks. It notes the hazard even during filling operations inside or near structures and cites experts acknowledging these dangers.
An old advertisement extols pills from a Barrow druggist promising relief for headaches and general health, urging sufferers to try the remedy and noting widespread use and a price in cents.
Last Sunday's game on the home field featured strong play but several errors. Dayton Grays defeated the locals 7 to 3 after a tough contest. Harrison allowed six hits while Dayton Grays had eight. Errors were four by both Harrison and the Grays. Ke tinger, DeArmond, Miller, Amond, Russel and others contributed in the innings. Next Sunday the Fr Thomas team visits for a rematch.
An incoherent OCR fragment shows names and numbers with references to umpires and players. It lacks a clear event, date, or teams, leaving only scattered partial details such as scores and personnel.
An advertisement touts Dr E Detchonm Anti Diuretic claiming it helps children with bedwetting and incontinence by arresting the trouble at once. It notes the product is sold for a dollar by J P Mayin in Dingle Ohio and adds a claim about electric lights being safe with no smoke or heat.
An advertisement urges daily bowel movement under health laws and offers Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy. Priced at 25 cents, available at Corner Drug store.
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