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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
2
The notice lists subscription prices 3 months for 3 dollars 6 months for 8 dollars and 12 months for 10 dollars all payable in advance It is printed weekly on Wednesdays and entered as second class at Harrison Post Office A margin mark on the paper signals expiry or debt and urging settlement Walter Hartpence signs the notice
Observers in the manufacturing business warned of a broad downturn lasting months. The advice urged staying cautious near the shore and being ready to face trouble, including potential legal trouble, at a moment’s notice.
The G. O. R. Post officers elected last Saturday are among the most prominent members of that organization and will soon pull the Post out of the rough rut it has been stuck in during the past year and put it again on high and smooth ground.
An office prints a hand cam advertising program for the C. E. A. benefit entertainment next Monday evening. The committee comprises Peter Ebertz R. G Frederick and Herman F Il, noted as hustlers.
Our longtime News reader W. F. Cox from Skidmore Missouri has relocated to Pains Montana. He plans to file a Government Claim about thirty miles west of Plains and expects to find better health and friendly people in the new country.
The Southern Lumberman last month profiled the big Case Lumber Company plant in Chattanooga. Wm. M. Fowler is part owner and manager, with mill workers and operations highlighted in bold relief, though the photographer’s artistry may misstate appearances.
Frank Ewies and James A. Gratt attended the Cincinnati farewell banquet Sunday evening for Judge Dan Thew W. The event occurred at the Queen City Club. Judge Wright departed yesterday with his family for Washington DC to begin his life term as Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, appointed by President Roosevelt.
At about 11 o'clock last Wednesday night the new house of Charles Maucher four miles south of town burned to the ground. The cause is unknown. Maucher held $500 on the house and $100 on furniture with Ohio Farmers Insurance Co., agent C. D Bevis. The fire was well under way before discovery and nearly all furniture was destroyed.
The New York Tribune Farmer weekly is advertised as a large practical agricultural publication. It offers a liberal price arrangement with Harrison News for a full year at 1.25 dollars. Readers are urged to send name and address to The New York Tribune Farmer in New York City for a specimen copy.
G A R post met last Saturday with many members present for the annual election and lunch. George B Tebbs was elected Commander followed by George W Bowlby as V Com and John McKee as J V Com. Henry Kinman served as Surgeon with L D McGowan as Chaplain and J P Marvin as Q M. Delegates included F D Bowlby with alternate T L Trew. A dedicated lunch committee led by Tebbs and Kinman received help from several members and their wives, delivering an elegant dinner to mark the occasion.
In the annual election held last Monday evening the following officers were chosen C C George W Bowlby V C Fred Schaick Prelate Wm Rupp M W Walter Hartpence M A Fred Rupp K R A H Frost M F H O Campbell M E R A Bowlby I G Go Hollowell O G Luis Gimpel Trustee Chav Weldishofer Janitor Fed Bueno Dep G C J T Penny
At the regular annual election held by Wm. Meade Camp Sons of Veterans last Saturday night the following officers were chosen Commander Vallie Meade S V Com Joe Weaver J V Com Geo Miller Camp Corner Sherman Howard Al Doermann and Vallie Mead Delegate Sherman Howard Alternate Gus Campell Installing Officer J E Kolb The installation will take place the first Saturday evening of next month.
Mr and Mrs G H tn surprised their son Edward with a card party at their country home north of Harrison last Saturday night. Attendees included Alden Reese and son from Lackland Ohio Renelaur and son from Lackland Ohio E H Michaels and Wm Hahn and wife Connersville Imhoff Cincinnati Peter Hahn and family Hahn siblings Lettman Letman Seals Whipple Wortzer and families Pollie Harris Adah Henderson among others. At 9 the table overflowed with entrees and gifts. Edward received many useful presents and at midnight guests departed wishing him more birthdays.
Christmas events and holiday activities fill Lima churches and local shops. M E Church plans a big Christmas night for children, Tebbs Broe stages an indoor display, and a Presbyterian Christmas eve tree attraction draws crowds. B E Hartpence promotes heaters and Christmas games, Brunst and Viel launch a new dry goods store with carpets, and Brunst & Viel advertise a corker store opening. Rev M L Buckley may hold a protracted meeting, and the Sixteen Social by Presbyterians boosts treasury by 19 dollars. Bert Hartpence calls for public patronage. his store sits opposite S J Burk's and in the Al Oyler room.
Fred N Mirges and Miss Dairy Hetersimer were married December 2 by Rev M L Buckley at the P parsonage. The couple are popular young residents of Miamitown.
A raffle will be held at Elizabeth town Hall on Saturday evening January 2, 1904 to benefit Colt belonging to Chas S Maucher who was burned out last week. Tickets cost 50 cents and will be sold to aid Mr Maucher's family through their hardship.
Ordinance No. 82 mandates owners or occupants clear snow and ice from sidewalks. If not done, the Street Commissioner will perform the work and charge the costs to the responsible party. ABE Loos, Marshal.
New Trenton Indiana December 7 1903 community update records numerous visits and home duties. Frank Faust arrives from Cincinnati on business. Mrs Benton and Myrtle shop in Harrisong. Loretta Brown visits Irene Cooley in Cambridge City. Bud Otto and wife visit Frank near Rockdale. Rudicll children visit C W Chappel. Ira Henich and wife visit mother. Local church service and preaching noted. Kauffmanns plastering and return from Harrison. Wedding anticipated locally. Fay Ote dines with Myrtle Benton. Hannah Miler travels from Connersville. Mibis Widan and Lou Brown butchered. Clarence Thomas visits William Cox. Roy Shroyer employed by L J Brewan.
Mrs. Sarah L. Kentner recovering from pneumonia under Dr Kilgour care. Mrs W M Fowler of Chattanooga improving rapidly. David B Dick starts as salesman with Cincinnati News Co. Michael Singer family moved back from Anderson Ind to J S Biddinger farm in Ohio. Mrs Herbert Hornby and Miss Dillie Meade attend Edna Carden’s 8th birthday party at Carden’s country home with Caverly and new school children present.
An old reader writes from Minneapolis on November 29 1903 recounting life since leaving Harrison Iowa. He recalls Marshalltown Iowa where he and his family now live and notes good health and daily walks. He says Harrison remains unmatched by any town and expresses fond memories of East and its people.
Regular meeting chaired by Mayor Frank Bowles with all members present. Minutes approved. Bills paid to Hartpence Loos Brunst Viel Rupp Schreiber Beal Graft Jackman Lous and others. ordinance first reading regulating automobiles and pedestrian hawkers. inquiry with attorney to regulate pedestrians. Mrs Barnes notified to prevent water damage by filling her lot. adjourned with expenses totaling 88.93 dollars.
See B. E. Hartpence for all kinds of Marazipbes. The Hartpence Curtain Stretcher can be had at The Fair, Sixth and Race streets, Cincinnati.
Handsome local territory position travels among retail merchants and agents. Salary twenty dollars per week plus expenses paid in cash weekly. Money for expenses advanced. Permanent employment with good business prospects. Standard House 330 Dearborn St Chicago 018.
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