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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1901
Page
2
Walter Hartpence editor and proprietor announces subscription rates for three six and twelve months with prepaid terms and reminders. The weekly paper printed Wednesdays and is entered as second class at Harrison with overdue notices on margins.
An offer proposes sending Harrman News along with Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer Weekly Commercial Tribune or New York Weekly Tribune for $1.26 and free postage. The notice urges quick action, calling the deal a liberal but unsustainable extravagance.
The notice reports that David H. Pottenger, a long trusted resident near New Haven, is hopelessly ill due to brain softening. The family conveys the sad condition and asks for understanding.
A dispatch reported the death of Wils Davison's wife at their home near Homer Illinois. Davison is described as an invalid and not expected to live long. This marks the fourth Davison family death in recent months, following the deaths of W W Davison and the mothers of Mrs. Lewis A Davison and Mrs. Edward I Davison.
After tomorrow's election at about eight o'clock the K of P lodge plans a social in the Masonic and G A R rooms. Refreshments will be free to all. each member may invite two friends and a grand time is anticipated.
Mrs John Crets of Washington Indiana died from typhoid fever after a brief illness. The community mourns the loss with Johnny Crets and his family. Interment will be in Washington.
The Germaines opened the Winter Lecture Course with a crowded City Hall audience. Prof Germaine and sister delivered a refined performance featuring deft tricks and puzzling mind reading. The committee earned public thanks for bringing the famous duo.
Miss Carrie Carson and Mr Webb Bowlby of Harrison Ohio quietly wed last Christmas. Bowlby works in the Bowlby sons wholesale and retail grocery store. Mrs Bowlby visits her parents near Osgood. They will stay with relatives until spring then move to housekeeping. Hurterous friends offer best wishes.
The Cleves Farmers Institute session last Monday and Tuesday drew excellent attendance. Officials chosen include President Dr Thomas Bowles and vice presidents Lowry Wakefield John Pope J C Markland Edward Hine with Executive Committee Richard Siddmonds Louis Fisher Stephen Burk Treasurer Peter Minges and Secretary Charles Bowles. Next institute set to be held in Cleves with determined planning.
Five year old boy of Thomas Stokes in Rockdale was attacked by a shepherd dog recently owned by Mr. Stokes. The dog, confined in a woodshed, leaped and tore the face from below the eye to the nose, injuring cheek tissue three inches long. Dr. Bowles treated with chloroform and fifteen sutures. The boy is expected to recover.
Robert Conly of Riverside died late Sunday night on Guilford hill when he stepped from the engine tender to couple a car. The wheels cut him in two. He was the son of Conductor John Conley and regarded as an excellent young man.
The wife of Joe Smith the painter lies seriously ill with a suspected perforating ulcer of the kiomech. She is bed-fast and may require two months or more of absolute rest. After consulting Cincinnati physicians she entrusted care to Dr Spencer of Cincinnati with Dr Thos Bowles supervising locally. Three small children depend on her recovery.
Huffman returned from a visit to St Louis with his son Dan and enjoyed sightseeing at Henry Shaw's Botanical Garden and Forest Park. He described the 1903 exposition site, the Mississippi arch, and a Thanksgiving dinner with friend Gus Lang. He teased bringing the city home.
The H. H. S. Literary Society schedules its Friday session on December 6 at 2 PM with officer elections and a varied program. It features Current History readings, essays on the Philippines and Siberian Railway, numerous poems and choruses, and a debate on immigration law stringency with leading participants.
Old time authority promotes daily water intake at Cambridge Springs on the Erie Railroad main line Always Open. The town of 2500 boasts healing waters for rheumatism neuralgia malaria fever and related ailments, plus fine hotels and social activities. Erie Railroad asks readers to consult doctors and contact D W Cooke in New York City.
Strong efforts by parties to win release for George H. Beyer, serving life for killing his son Sally in Michigan City Indiana. The decision now rests with Gov. Durbin as letters to the News reveal conflicted views on his future return to the region.
Evangelist Wilson led a large revival in Rushville Indiana counting 259 successions. Rev W A Ferguson learned on departure day his two living relatives in Iowa had died. W R Hartpenee cares for a very ill Mother Hartpenee for weeks, hindering business and correspondence. Her recovery remains slow.
The Dearborn County Teachers Association will gather at the Court House in Lawrenceburg on Saturday December 14. President Charles W Lewis of Moores Hill College will present two lectures on Educational Factors. Miss Zella Harvey of the Department of Education in the College will deliver several readings.
Turrell Bros invite all readers to guess the number of grains in a six foot high ear of corn. Each free guess is placed in a box after purchase, and on December 21 the box will be opened to announce the lucky winners. Read their advertisement in this issue of the News.
The Erie's special Thanksgiving menu card is a landmark in engraving and dining. It showcases an elaborate meal in a dining car with a vivid New England homestead engraving, promising the finest market fare to compensate travelers for being away from home.
Rev. W. A. Ferguson and his companion spent their final night with Dr. O. R. Williame’s family as friends called to bid farewell. They left Friday morning for their Manchester home, receiving a ten dollar gold piece from Mrs. Ferguson via Miss Cora Scott as a token of appreciation.
The Bowles household welcomed a girl baby last Saturday morning at the Bonnel homestead built in 1860. Seneca Bowles and wife reported mother and child doing well with D Bowles present. An ad promotes Liver-Lax cure for constipation at West Side Drug Store. Also noted is a birthday gathering for John F Tebba at his Broadway home and a Hartpence Curtain Stretcher offer with Harrison News subscription.
Geo. G. Estell of Kansas City Missouri testifies he suffered kidney and bladder illness for three years and was disabled four months. After using Kid No Oids he claims immediate relief and permanent cure. Sugar coated tablets priced 50 cents sold locally.
A local printer touts its specialty in delivering sale bills and hand bills promptly while customers wait. The brief promotes full printing services on demand including various printing formats.
Visitors roaming through the sale rooms will soon tire from browsing and can pause at the seating area. Ladies provide hot coffee and sandwiches to refresh shoppers as they take a break from the rummage collection.
The Sons of Veterans held their regular annual election Tuesday evening and concluded with wienerwurst rolls and coffee. New officers include Captain Ben McMurray first lieutenant Carl Bowlby second lieutenant Al Doermann Camp Council Yallie Meada Representative Sherman Howard Alternate John Adams Delegate Webser Bowlby Alternate Peter Miller Installing Officer Rudolph Kern.
The Advance Club met with Mrs. C. F. Bauer last Friday afternoon. Bul call compared current farming implements to those of the past. Mrs. Atwood Perrine presented Our Agricultural Resources detailing the nation's agricultural base. Mrs. Taylor read The Old Settler's Story by William Carleton. Discussions on Can the United States Exist Independent of Other Nations featured Misses Smith and Scott and Mesdames Dair Tebbs Wayne and Piere. Mise Buttman contributed musical selections and the next meeting is planned with Mrs. M. L. Buckley.
Mrs Mre H Newson of Decatur Alabama says three years of severe indigestion waterbrash stomach and bowel dyspepsia vanished after using Electric Bitters. She reports gaining 35 pounds and the ability to eat heartily. The remedy is advertised as a guaranteed cure for indigestion loss of appetite and liver kidney troubles. Available for 50 cents at Sam A Barrow's Drugstore. Buy Christmas presents at E Tarael's.
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