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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1894
Page
2
The Harrison weekly paper lists Walter Hartpence as editor and proprietor with Will E. Taylor as associate editor. Office in Bowtes' Block, 24 floor. Subscriptions 75 cents yearly, 1.50 for six months, payable in advance. Printed on Wednesdays. entered at the Harrison post office as second class matter.
An urgent margin note warns readers time is running out and subscriptions may be due. The message is signed by Walter Hartpence and appears in volume twenty six, number four.
The News advertises Ekesor and Barrow presenting a wide assortment of holiday goods for children, giving readers a glimpse of the cheerful seasonal offerings available.
The News announces a premium holiday supplement for every subscriber as a valued gift. The editorial notes the luxury comes at a cost, but emphasizes teachers will receive one, underscoring a habit of doing the right thing at the right time.
The ladies plan a Poverty Social where participants represent the poor and present an appropriate program. Refreshments will include music and the event aims to raise awareness and funds for church needs.
The Poultry Association's premium list will be issued from this office and reflect credit on Harrison business men, many of whom will have advertisements. A large edition is planned, with substantial benefits to advertisers exceeding the cost. The pamphlet will be about twenty to sixty pages in length and attractively produced.
Just What was Needed. The new furniture bought by John H. Ragar and John Huber for the Harrison Building and Deposit Co. is praised as very nice and fitting, with members pleased by the committee’s work. The association is in first class condition, and a seven percent dividend would be declared if not for state law requiring a reserve land, six percent is still considered good.
Protracted beatings in the Chris b oe ’nae are enjoyed by large audiences each evening. Mr Freer delivers sermons while Prof. J. E. Hawes provides excellent singing. A deep religious feeling is shown as listeners are urged to attend this or next week for sweet Gospel songs and first class sermons, free of charge.
The Presbyterian Church was well filled last Thursday for union Thanksgiving services. Rev. G. L. Tufts delivered a manuscript sermon on the growth of Christianity, assisted by Revs. Carson Freer and Houltoin. The Presbyterian choir offered selections, making the time enjoyable and profitable.
Dr A A Willits lectured under the Lecture Bureau showing vivid abroad scenes from London Paris Rome Naples Baden and Venice to a full hall. The audience listened keenly and enjoyed the rich program flow. The next listed act is The Old Homestead Quartet arriving on the evening of the 28th inst.
The Presbyterian Church basement dinner on Thanksgiving drew many attendees from the congregation. Volunteers prepared a wide array of dishes filling the pantries, with substantial game dishes. A nine o'clock lunch followed the Christian Church concert, and total receipts exceeded fifty dollars for the church treasury, described as a grand event.
The above describes Prof J. E. Hawes the singing evangelist assisting Rev. C. A. Freer in his protracted meeting here.
Betsie Arnold, age about 73, was found dead in her log cabin home a mile north of town last Monday. The coroner ruled heart trouble after an inquest. Neighbors later visited and funeral services were held Tuesday with C. A. Freer officiating. Born 1821 in Elizabethtown Ohio.
The offer notes bulk availability of extra News copies on hand, priced at five cents each, wrapped and ready to mail to any address. It emphasizes ready stock and simple purchase for readers needing quick delivery.
Citizens complain about frequent lighting failures during events at City Hall. They demand immediate remediation, blaming unclear parties and urging swift action to restore reliable illumination for public gatherings.
A Philadelphia based publication the Ladies Home Journal is praised as a fine Christmas or New Year gift for a wife or lady friend. It is issued annually and considered a useful guide to educate and elevate the human race.
One of the most delightful programs in the Christian Church Thanksgiving evening featured anthems solos trios a recitation and a coblet solo. The audience enjoyed the entertainment and the ten cent admission raised upwards of twenty five dollars for the pipe organ indebtedness fund.
Forty seven friends and relatives surprised George Wolf at his Aventon area farm last Thursday for his 331 birthday anniversary. The cheerful gathering featured loads of provender and left plenty of food for a regiment a week. Mr Wolf and family reside on a well kept farm with many friends locally.
Frank S. Davidson and company presented Old Farmer Hopkins at City Hall last Friday. The cast delivered polished performances with Davidson portraying Farmer Hopkins to great amusement, earning praise for clean, careful dramatic work and overall charm.
Oliver F. Cloud died about six o'clock last Thursday morning at his West Harrison home after four years of kidney trouble. A longtime assessor, he served with honor and was 67. Funeral held Saturday at his residence with Rev. Freer officiating. interment at Logan. Born Cincinnati October 23 1827, he died November 29 1834 aged 83 years six days, married May 24 1857 to Louisa M. Southard. they had nine children, four of whom survived.
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