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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
3
John T Penny filed a partial probate court report in Lawrenceburg as guardian of Walter W Penny noting receipts of 1012.16 and disbursements of 229.48. The piece promotes Turrell Bros holiday display and E Israel's Jewelry Store offering Diamond stick pins and shirt studs from 6 dollars.
Last Friday a small fire burned a hole in the carpet and scorched part of the floor at the inviting home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Barrow. The fourth division of the Christian Womans League plans a social there tomorrow evening with admission set at ten cents, promising a pleasant evening for attendees.
The page notes a forthcoming message of notable interest to Harrison figures including Samuel Barrow, G. Becker, J. C. Bevis, and many others, with a humorous aside about a new hat for Christmas and price reductions at Mrs. M. EB. Jenkins' store to meet demand.
Rev. C. W. Stephens expresses gratitude to Harrison and surrounding country for help after the loss of a buggy harness and jobs. He says there will always be a warm place in his heart for the Harrison people.
An 19th century advertisement touts English Spavin Liniment to remove hard and soft lumps from horses curing spavins curb and ring bone. It claims big savings and warrants the most wonderful blemish cure, offered by J P Marvin druggist Harrison and notes other horse trades and secondhand items available locally. It also mentions selling services by Milby Stephens with a small commission.
Local applications cannot reach the seat of disease. Catarrh is constitutional and must be cured with internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces with tonics and purifiers. Testimonials available, price 75 cents. Sold by druggists. Hall's Family Pills promoted as the best.
Col Hamp Ashby is expected here in about four weeks. Mies Della Orr spent Thanksgiving with her parents. Rev J H Boehnen and wife have left here and now live at Delhi. Rolia Ruggies has taken a job at the Big Four depot. Samuel Larmore of Anderson visited here. Marie Fowler was ill but now recovering. W M Fowler and family visited friends in Brookville. Ada Matsenbaugh has been poorly and bedridden. Alma and Roy Campbell visited Hartwell guests of Sam Small. John Matsenbaugh and family of Hamilton visited E D Bowlby. Mrs T D Moore and children Nellie and Norma were guests of Mrs W W Davison. Dr J P Marvin and daughter Maud were at Mt Auburn. Olive Irick of Lockland was here as guest of Mrs M L Buckley. Will Ashby and daughter Ethel visiting there. Thorn town will move to Felicity. Catherine Fischer returned from Hartwell. Anna Ford and Adda Hollowell with R A Burk at Norwood. Supt T P Pierce at Dayton Teachers Round Table. Dr Ora McHenry at Thanksgiving with T B McCafferty. Emma Israel guest of Israel family after fifteen months away. Harry and Freeland Hollowell visiting in Thorn Town. Mrs Hollowell to stay longer.
The article notes that Abarrow’s preparations supply fine and useful gifts for Christmas and New Year, with a West Side Drug Store attracting crowds daily. It also mentions Perluss Bros Juvenile Orchestra performing on Christmas Day and advertises E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic for bedwetting, sold by J P Marvin.
A local church invites all to attend Sunday night preaching by the pastor and a Sunday school entertainment on Christmas Eve. Admission is free and all services are open to the public.
A brief reader teaser notes Israel the Jeweler offers a $3 saving on a Christmas present, highlighting potential shopper interest and a local business promotion.
An advertisement promises Electric Bitters as a quick fix for nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets claiming it cleanses and regulates stomach kidneys and bowels stimulates the liver and removes aches. It claims strong effectiveness and offers a 50 cent price with a money back guarantee by Sam A Barrow Druggist at 68.
Our stock now includes Fancy Chinaware Bric-a-Brac and Novelties with a 25 percent saving when purchased direct from manufacturers. The store also offers a large selection of Staple and Novelty Goods for presents including Golf Gloves Kid Gloves Mittens Napkins and more for Christmas and New Year gifts.
George Seal purchased a small lot of skins last Monday and expects a strong winter payoff. He offers cash and the top prices, attracting trappers aiming for maximum returns this season.
John Rose former trustee of Harrison township has suffered a serious stomach ailment at his home on John son s Fork for three months. Despite his illness his wife drove him to the polls on election day to vote the Democratic ticket, according to the Lawrenceburg Register on November 27.
A new brass band has been organized to provide quality music for the town and surrounding country. Key members include Emil Devickow on cornet, Fred Rupp on solo cornet, Frank Jackman on alto, Bert Feinthel on alto, Eda Walker on trombone, Wm Schott on trombone, C Weldishofer on bass, Carless Bowlby on tenor drum, and Dr. W H Rubiano on bass drum.
A Beall Mississippi resident claims his wife suffered consumption last fall and was cured by Dr King's New Discovery after other treatments failed. He reports immediate improvement and full recovery after four bottles. Trial bottles offered free and guaranteed by Sam A Barrow, Dug?ist.
One of the pretty hats at Mrs M E Jenkins would make a fine Christmas present for wife or daughter. The hats have been reduced in price for the holiday trade.
Reds and Blues assembled in City Hall Tuesday evening enjoying tree ice cream and cake. The hall was filled, as were all present.
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