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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
2
One copy three months one copy six months and one copy one year all subscriptions must be prepaid. Paper is printed Wednesday of each week. Wintered at the post office at Harrison as second class matter.
A compact notice on a German Protestant Church calendar book by Reverend Frederick. It highlights a steel engraving of the author on the frontispiece and urges church members to obtain a copy for reference though the reviewer cannot provide a full translation of the contents.
Orwin Carlin aged twelve son of Mayor Frank Carlin of Cleves and neighbor Charles Flinchpaugh were involved in a rifle incident last Friday. Flinchpaugh says Carlin was handling the rifle with the muzzle against his stomach to demonstrate loading. Carlin died soon after despite surgery.
A Friday evening benefit at City Hall under the Presbyterian Church choir raised funds for Friend Weaver. Participants include Miss Cora Abernethy, Miss Jeannette Gray, David B. Dick and Max Voightlander. Receipts totaled $81.61 with expenses of $1.55, leaving $89.06 for the beneficiary and family.
S K Gold wife S K Gold and daughter Mabel contracted typhoid fever after son Earl brought it from Indianapolis. He recovered then contracted a heavy cold leading to pneumonia and died at midnight December 2 at his home one mile north of Harrigan. He was county superintendent of schools, in his fifth term, and a notable local figure. Funeral at his home with Rev W S Rader and Rev My Go Long officiating. interment in Len Haven Cemetery.
Lon Walker well known stock dealer living east of Harrison was kicked in the back by a horse while at his stables. He remained unconscious through the night and died after 24 hours in a comatose state. Funeral held at Presbyterian Church with Masonic and Knights of Honor lodges in attendance. Obituary read at the service describes him as a devoted husband and father who lived near Harrison all his life and was noted for charity and neighborliness. He leaves a wife Ida May Carr, five children, two brothers, one sister, and many friends.
Wilson Grubbs died suddenly on Thanksgiving morning from heart trouble. He rose at 5 and died after helping his wife with a barn lock, 64 years old. He was born in Dearborn County Indiana on October 8 1843 and moved to Harrison four years ago. He married Mary Cox in 1864 and left three sons and three daughters, eleven grandchildren, a sister and two brothers. Funeral was held at 1 30 pm at the Bright Christian Church with Rev. M G Long officiating.
Giles Gant of Brookville sues Geo W Dittmann a noted Cincinnati shoe manufacturer in U S Judge Thompson's court after an automobile episode. Gant claims his horse was frightened and he was thrown and injured when Dittmann attempted to pass in an automobile seeking five thousand dollars in damages.
Dr Goetz osteopath of Cincinnati will visit Harrison every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from five to p m at the Central Hotel for patient treatment or free consultation. His talk at the Men s Auxiliary meeting Tuesday evening impressed the audience and his disease treatment methods are widely discussed. He aims to educate locals to achieve better results.
A Thanksgiving night social at John F. Tebbs’s residence raised a pleasing sum for the Boys Choir of the Christian Church. A four-character farce by Jane White and others, readings and piano music delighted attendees, with ice cream and cake sales boosting the event’s success.
The following officers were elected Monday evening for the K of P Lodge in this place C C Walter Hartpence V C John Weisemann M A Wm Rupp Prelate Chas Weldishofer Trustee Geo W Bowlby K R S F V Schindler M E Rk A Bowlby M F H O Campbell J G Frank Jackman O G Orie Swales A big time will be had at the installation.
Earl Gold has managed the county superintendent of public schools office duties, previously held by his father, with commendable care. Expectation grows that he will be elected to fill the remaining three years of the term.
A fire at night gutted A L Stephenson’s tobacco barn and nearby corn crib between Elizabeth town and Bright. Tobacco and farm implements owned by Stephenson and Calvert were lost, with total insured losses around 2500. Fire origin unknown. telephone lines nearby reportedly cut to hinder assistance.
The Round Table held a Tuesday night gathering at Mr and Mrs M G Long’s home with Geo B Goodhart presiding. The next meeting will be at Mr and Mrs Geo B Tebbs, where the President’s message for the week will be discussed. Walter Hartpence named as leader.
Columbia audiences enjoy a rich weekly vaudeville bill featuring Clayton White Marie Stuart and their company in Cherie and Edwin Stevens with Nina Marshall in Dickens sketches Kelly and Violette in songs Leon Morris and company circus acts and a piano showcase by Hyman Meyer. Blanche Mehaffey sings with the John C. Weber band and a Paul Revere kinodrome closes the program.
Merchandise certificates issued in 1 2 5 cent and dollar values for mail orders. Recipients may choose items at either store value. Offers a range of umbrellas, poems, fiction, and child goods including fur sets, teddy bears, brooms, pig banks, mittens, and writing paper with low price points.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills resolve dangerous liver and bowel stoppage quickly without discomfort. It promises money back satisfaction and is offered by drug stores as a guaranteed remedy.
Union Thanksgiving services were held in the M. I. Church. P. Shroyer and wife returned Sunday night after visiting Cincinnati and Dayton. L. Demoret nears completion of a residence addition. Miss Helen Scott returns from Miami University for Thanksgiving week. Farmers gather in a large corn crop. Lehrover gives his wife a Baldwin piano as a wedding present.
An advertisement decries cod liver oil pills and promotes Vinol as a superior extractive tonic made from fresh cod livers with iron, claiming no oil and broad health benefits. It urges invalids, convalescents, and nursing mothers to try Vinol, with a money back guarantee if it fails.
Abraham Brown of Winterton reports doctors misdiagnosed his illness as heart disease kidney trouble blood poison and liver and stomach issues. His wife advised electric sitters which restored his health after one bottle, guaranteed for blood poison weakness and stomach liver and kidney complaints at 60 cents.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bowles celebrated their eighth marriage anniversary last Friday at their home with a quiet gathering. The only guest was Mrs Charles Foucheeo of Lexington, visiting at the time, and the event proved enjoyable for all.
The roler skating rink at Dearborn Hall saw large attendance as managers Messrs Snider and Venner ran the event satisfactorily for patrons. A carload of prominent Lawrenceburg men arrived to attend the funeral of S. KK Gold.
The Advance Club met with Mrs. W E Taylor and Mrs. C F E Dair on Sunday. Committees appointed include program tasks led by T P Pierce R A Bowlby Stephen Bik D F Gray Miss Anna Mash entertainment by Dana Tebbs Adda Hollowell Clara Harmon Alma Campbell Gussie Dair Mrs James Dair refreshment by Mesdames Atwood Wood Bert Webb John Webbs C Coburn Ed Kiefer Al Oyler Harry Burk Win Baughman Russ Tracy Martha Burk decoration by Mesdames Frank Bowles J S Kolb Will Hurt Carrie Schott Anna Marsh After business a program featured Mrs James Dair on Collossal Fortunes Alma Huber Bang sang, Miss Anna Marsh spoke on Socialism, and Mrs Kolb read “The Man Who Laughs ter Strife.” Guests included Daraura Brickley Mrs Lattie Williams Miss Shaw Louwie ebbs Alma Huber and Miss Kelje.
In Cincinnati Blanche Bates, a Californian, returns to the Lyric with The Girl of the Golden West. The production, featuring David Belasco’s designs and Belasco’s Belasco Theatre success, showcases a Forty-Niner California setting and marks a top season event in the Queen City.
ZGCU presents The King Bee a modern music hall drama at the Lyceum. A large chorus, strong cast, and grand production are planned with impressive effects to delight patrons.
Al H Woods presents Fallen by the Wayside at Heucks Opera House for a week. A melodramatic attraction claimed to be among his best, with a lavish set and strong players.
The Miss New York Jrs burlesque group will perform at Peppy’s Theatre next week in two top travesties. The act features a lively fun chorus with handsome costumes and a splendid production described as magnificent for the era.
Protracted meetings began at this place last Sunday evening. Charles Sexamnon and family from Seven Mile are visiting relatives here. John Dorst and family of Brigh Quincy Brasdell and family are noted. Liberty, Indiana, residentReason Grubbs and wife were visited. A large crowd from this place attended the funeral of Wilson Grubos of Harrison last Saturday. Mrs John Haley of Sanden Ridge passed through en route to her sister Mrs Will Grubops. Miss Julia Cassaday bought a house in Harrion and moved last Saturday.
Arthur Hunter of Hamilton spent days with his mother Mrs C Julien. Dora McClure of Snow Hill visited Geo Renck and wife. Residents attended Bright Thanksgiving supper. Nellie Bnudson of Moores Hill visited friends here. Lutz of Sandon Ridge spent Sunday with Mrs Mary McClure. Rev Abbott began a meeting series on Tuesday. Misses Agnes Herman and Ella Kuntz of Harrison spent Thanksgiving Day with Mr and Mrs Joseph Herman.
Jitaisom. ined. Dec. 1907. Etta Rechenbach received a gold watch and a birthday gift last week. John Kolb and family hosted daughters and relatives. Thanksgiving and over Sunday occupied many. Paul Kaiser stayed with home folks several days. Ren and Leo Losekamp spent Thanksgiving with their families. James Mullen James Kincaid Ot to Renck Anna Schaich and Freda Renck visited Chris Fox home Sunday afternoon. Elsie Renck stayed several days in Logan with Mrs Ed Lutz. Clara and Elsie Renck visited Lawrenceburg last Thursday. Clarence Biddle and John Henderson called at Stoneham Friday. Oscar Fox finished stripping tobacco Saturday with help from Mr Mullen and Mr Kincaid for sale. Philip Radenheimer and wife went to Metamora Saturday to visit his sister over Sunday. Mrs Lewis Rechenbach hosted a birthday party Saturday afternoon. guests were given little gifts and the streets were filled with activity. Mr Bacon of Cincinnati arrived Monday to visit John Kolb and family. Dudley P Wayne and wife spent days with George Morgan and Jess Lewis and Oscar Fox. men husked corn. Mrs Henry Kolb spent Monday afternoon with the Maier family. The tingle at Mallov's came off Monday. goods sold well. Chris Fox served as auctioneer and Frank Bow clerk. The Mortan road was reported busy this week with its tenes.
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