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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
3
Tebbs Bros advertise straw bats for 24 cents and urge saving Peerless Shoe Store coupons. The item list notes job changes, visits, funerals, and social news including a new trimmer at Levy’s millinery, doctor openings, and assorted local travel and family events across Harrison and nearby towns.
Aleck Campbell brother to Jasper Campbell will reside at the County Infirmary this week after living with Jacob Stormes in the Biddinger settlement. He criticizes talk of General Prosperity visiting the area as foolish and imminent departure hour nears.
Friends greet Prof A L Krewson known as Lon Krewson who has moved from Old Missouri Nevada to Pittsburg. He will establish an Institute there and conduct it himself. Described as a large fine looking, energetic man who thoroughly understands his profession.
Last Sunday morning a Cincinnati and Harrison telephone wire broke at Broad Way and crossed electric railway wires. Young Arthur McDonald touched the hot broken wire, burning his right hand. Dr. Kilgour treated the injuries, with doubt about full usefulness. Mr. McDonald may seek damages from the responsible company.
Immense stock of fall dress goods advertised at Turrells. Local shoppers are invited to inspect the wide selection and new arrivals covering multiple textures and patterns. Prices and sizes vary to suit immediate needs.
The first car to Aurora over the new Electric Railway will run next Sunday morning. A large influx of visitors from that place is expected, and excitement grows as the line nears opening day.
Local notice urges shoppers to visit J F Haigis for very cheap cash sales on shaves. The brief item emphasizes low prices and quick cash transactions.
Walnut Street Theatre presents Quo Vadis, a grand religious drama praised for weighty beauty. The play, like the novel, demands close attention, with a solemn Lord s Prayer scene on stage and unusually handsome scenery enhancing the production.
Use nothing but Dublin Sealing Wax. It is the choice of all. Sold only by D. R. Merrill. St James R. Foraker and wife of Cincinnati were guests over Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Graft and enjoyed their time. Dr. F. C. Goodwin left for Chicago with plans to visit Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Herbert Lopez will run his office in his absence. C. H. Butler and family of Cincinnati are visiting this week, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Haber. Butler is a skilled typesetter at A. N. Kellogg Newspaper Co. See Royal Blue Calicoes at Turrells.
The Calvin farm one mile east of Harrison is for rent. Call or write FRANCIS HOLLOWELL, Real Estate Agent, Harrison, Ohio. E D Bowlby and Son install a flagstone pavement at their grocery rear.
The six month old Joseph Bowman was buried last Friday by undertaker Burk. The brief notice records the infant’s burial and the funeral arranger.
Mrs Margaret Elizabeth Stone widow of the late Asel Stone died last Sunday and it is reported she was buried the next day at Orwell Chapel with undertaker Burk in charge.
A Corner Drugstore note touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a mild, gentle remedy. Easy to take and pleasant in effect, the ad claims they satisfy most wants for stomach relief.
A druggist offers a guaranteed refund if Pazootointment fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. It claims six days for ordinary cases and sixteen for severe cases with one application providing instant relief. Sold for $1 with No Cure No Pay. sold by druggists in Harrison.
This farm lies about a mile north of Harrison known as the Ewa up Aas fn E. It features 28 acres of arable land, a five room frame house, a good stable and out buildings. Suitable for vegetables and small fruit with a pleasant summer residence setting. Near Whitewater River on elevated ground. Also eleven acres of woodland located one mile north, to be sold at separate auction.
June 2 1900 letter from Mrs Loyat Howry to Mrs P M Hartpence praising the Curtain Stretcher. She reports no drying marks from damp drying and calls the device more than satisfactory. The testimonial confirms positive user experience with the product.
Guting flannels offered at Turrells with 100 patterns to pick from. Isadore Newmat of Cincinnati visited Tuesday seeking to organize a Royal Arcanum Council and met local leaders. Patrick Fenton faces a bid to block his inheritance of $1000 after a relative's death in the South.
A fragment mentions a state street jeweler and a quick cough remedy. It notes a hospital or bar change under Still Big Hill, with elegant supplies at a central hotel and fresh fish sandwiches and turtle soup delivered in carload lots. Names include Sam A Barrow and references to a One Minute Cough Cure.
An old newspaper ad touts Bucklen s Arnica Salve for scratches bruises cuts wounds sore feet stiff joints and burns with a 35 cent price. It also warns against counterfeit DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve claiming genuine product cures piles injuries and skin diseases and endorses Sam A Barrow as seller.
Local item notes that Dvison’s sells home-made fruit cans at the same price as machine-made brands. The observer claims the homemade choice is superior in quality, inviting buyers to compare and try. A brief reminder that prices align with commercial offerings.
George D Williams of Manchester Michigan credits Electric Bitters with lifting his wife from years of helplessness. The tonic, described as a supreme remedy for female diseases, claims to cure nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches faintness and dizziness. Cure guaranteed price 50 cents sold by Sam A Barrow.
A local ad invites the public to inspect a wide range of picture frames in white and gold and mouldings in various sizes. The supplier promises style and price satisfaction and offers pastel paper oil cloth for painters wire nails and easels made to order.
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