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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
2
The note indicates the item was entered at the Harrison post office as second class matter. The record marks the mailing status and routing, reflecting a standard classification for periodical mail.
R B Brown of Zanesville Ohio is elected Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic this year. He is a zealous worker in the G A R and comrades will feel safe under his leadership. He will prove the right man in the right place.
The revival at the Christian Church in Bright gathers large crowds as Rev. H. W. Milner delivers a series of sermons and Vera Segur leads lively singing. The musical services appeal to all ages and attendees are urged not to miss the remaining evenings for spiritual benefit.
The Bowlby family reunion in Indianapolis attracted over 200 people, praised as one of the year’s best events in the sister state capital. George W. and Darwin Bowlby of the Harrison branch attended. George W. Bowlby was elected Fresidean for 1907, with plans for next year’s gathering at Put-in-Bay or Niagara Falls.
Cincinnati police link Charles Adams alias W B Andrews to a February swindle in Riverside California. Ela C VanMeerbeke of 437 Richmond Street lost 125 dollars when Adams posed as a Los Angeles railway conductor offering a housekeeping job and jewelry as security. Adams is under arrest in Logansport Indiana.
The arrangements for the Rally Day meeting at the Christian Church are complete for next Sunday. Services begin at 9 15 a m with Sunday School, then Rev Joseph Armstead will preach. A basket dinner follows noon. Roll call at 3 30 pm features Rev R W Aberley. Both speakers are noted for entertaining sermons. All welcome.
Edith Burnet Knight sues Dr Overton C. Knight for divorce alleging cruelty and habitual drunkenness. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Burnet and claims he abandoned her in 1905 after their 1892 marriage. The case follows a prior suit to attach a trunk of his books and instruments.
The Fall Festival opened last Tuesday offering varied sights and sounds at a small fee. Special night cars will depart from Anderson’s Ferry around 12.
Albert B. Camp, a bank examiner, reviewed the Harrison National Bank on Monday and declared the institution in first-class condition. He complimented Cashier Coburn, noting few banks he has examined are in better health.
Rev. S. C. Bates will issue a printed letter this week to his congregation. The appeal seeks to persuade men who do not regularly attend church to return, marking an earnest, important effort to boost attendance and church involvement.
Leroy Tebbs and wife reached Liverpool on the morning of August 14 after traveling from Detroit to Niagara and Toronto by land, up the St Lawrence to Montreal, then aboard the Remington. A fog off Belle Isle caused delays, but the rest of the voyage was smooth. They plan to visit England Ireland Scotland and Wales before Berlin.
The editor of the News and his wife attended a charming house party hosted by Mr and Mrs Robt H Colt on High Street Lawrenceburg. Guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Hartpence Mr and Mrs Eugene W Klotter and baby Vera Bonita Miss Pearl Woods Miss Eva Woods and Miss Beatrice Freeman. The gathering featured hospitality and outings to the County Fair and local sights, with Mrs Holt and husband praised for the meals and cordial entertainment.
Edith Reinhardt of Mt. Auburn visits relatives in Jimison on Tuesday. Numerous locals, including E G Hayes and wife from Elizabethtown, John Rechenbach on business, and families of Fox, Mullen, Kolb, and Neace, mingle at gatherings and fairs. A lightning strike kills a heifer owned by Ed Miller. Edith Reinhardt returns home Saturday with Anna Schaich who plans to attend the Fall Festival.
The next National G. A. R. encampment will be at Saratoga No Y. Albert Frederick, a Hamilton mother, and Miss Minnie Hudson near Witt had their engagement announced last Sunday by Father Brockman. The groom is not related to the Fredericks in town.
Harrison township Indiana schools announce start on September 10 with eight months of instruction. District 1 Braysville Vergelane Roudebush. District 2 Johnsons Fork F W Chappelow. District 4 Jimison Clara Stephens. District 5 Bright W H Wescott. District 6 Pinhook Clara Biddinger.
Sale begins September 1 for ten days featuring Neglige shirts priced at 50c, 40c, 25c, and 10c to clear space for fall and winter lines. Limited quantities with discounts across sizes and styles. Jos. SYTECKER announces closeout pricing to make room for new inventory.
The K of P Lodge will perform second degree work next Monday evening and a good time is expected for attendees.
The Men's Auxiliary had a smaller turnout but a good number attended. Dr Schoenling read a heartfelt paper. The committee served large slices of watermelon and started organizing an orchestra and brass band from Sunday School and Auxiliary members.
Whitewater Park and Cleves led the Lawrenceburg Fair showing winners including Bessie H owned by Wm Hopping for the County Trot in 2 97 with 1 08 first half. May Star a 2 year old filly owned by Dr Carboy captured first premium on Saturday and second on Friday. Chester H a yearling stallion owned by Ed Hine took first premium Friday and second Saturday amid a large field. John Pope John Young and H H Miller also exhibited high steppers. Most horses were cared for by Wm Glazier of Cleves who pleased owners.
The Olympic Theatre on 7th street Cincinnati will open with a matinee next Sunday September 2 featuring an all star vaudeville lineup. Headliners include Joe Welch Della Fox Chevalier de Loris Tom Nawn Daisy Harcourt and the Colby Family with Greene and Werner and the Duffin Redeay troupe Monarchs of the Air. Seats are selling for 15 25 35 50 and 75 cents and demand is high during Fall Festival season.
August 26 Ripley Ohio. Conductor Wm Brandt killed when he attempted to pass around a pilot and switch during a morning Ohio River and Columbus Railroad train carrying a circus. Remains sent home to Ripley for funeral. He leaves a widow two children and a grieving family.
Through the Mohawk Valley and Hudson River to Manhattan with hotel and business district access. Through tickets announced with August 28 29 sale dates and liberal return. connections to subways and cars at depot. Fall and summer routes include Michigan Canada New England New Jersey. inquiries via BIG-FOUR ROUTE agents or H J Rhein Cincinnati Ohio.
Grace Boatman of Harrison is spending a few days with Mrs. Harvey Swales in Logan. Lawrenceburg Fair drew Shirley McClure and his companion. Bessie Southard Alma McClure visited Flossie Hudson. Threshing season nears end with three machines operating. Edward Heuck plans to reside again in the village after buying William Fagaly’s property. John White’s mule was struck by lightning last week. John Fondong plans a new house. Addie Appiarius and children Hazel and Harry visited A W Southard.
The sales include a lot adjoining the seating factory to William Beck for 25 dollars and the Mrs Mary Klemin residence on Park Avenue sold to Dr L W K Tracy for 1350 dollars.
The D of A chapter hosted a Friday initiation for four candidates with 104 visitors from Cincinnati and nearby regions. After ceremonies, refreshments were served but guests hurried to depart as two special cars left at 11 15, though organizers called the evening a success.
A letter to Joseph Myers from Devoe and Co praising Devoe lead and zinc paint, calling paint a watch-dog. James Wood had a moonless night accident near the suspension bridge while transporting ice, the wagon and horses toppled, he escaped with minor injuries from thorn pricks and bruises after three hours of freeing the animals.
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