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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
2
A brief notice states the publication runs on Wednesdays each week under the banner Phone 36. The readable text emphasizes the weekly printing schedule and the paper’s weekly cadence.
Take our advice and secure a reserved seat for the grand Concert in City Hall tonight. Tickets are ten cents extra at West Side Drug Store. By attending his sister's concert this evening, our people will compliment Mr. Finley Brooke, manager of the large furniture factory, a community God-send. Citizens urged to fill City Hall.
Annie Lange died at 2 30 p m last Tuesday in Longview Asylum. She lived near St Leon and will be remembered as the person linked to the hanging of William A Whittaker’s son who was crippled.
Thanks to Maggie J Johnson for her letter and renewal payment. The publication notes many long-time subscribers remembering them fondly and praises reciprocal generosity in the current era.
Rev. H. G. Smith of Cincinnati led the Sunday morning quarterly communion service at the Presbyterian Church welcoming six new members: Mrs. John Hartha, Miss Dana Tebbs, Miss Bessie Bowles, Miss Tillie Schnackenburg, Emmet Tebbs, and Willette Brackenridge.
A freight train backed into a hand car Monday night at the switch near Dai Bros distillery. The car’s tracks were torn away and dumped into the hydraulic. The rear car had no lantern, but workers on the band car narrowly escaped after spotting the backing train in time.
Local contest at West Side Drug Store offers a $5 prize to the boy or girl who wins. Dozens of contestants entered as the writer plans a brain training game in set ee 20 play, aimed at educational benefit and encouraging children to compete.
City Hall hosts a fine music evening headlined by Mrs. Emily Brooke Pivar with notable assistants. The event, praised as a rare visit to Harrison, is made possible by Mr. Finley Brooke, drawing liberal local support and expected strong attendance.
Enoch Marsh, brother of Samuel Marsh and Mrs. Hannah Bartlett, arrived last Saturday on a brief visit from Fairbury Illinois. He has been the General Traveling Agent for seven years for the Hartpence Curtain Stretcher and has earned wide respect for his upright character and successful agency work across many states.
Timely warning notes the risk of a major fire in West Harrison and states that Mr. Graft will not supply water for such fires. The article urges the community to understand current conditions and ensure they have water and appliances ready without relying on fire plugs or outside support.
The 4th Division of the Christian Woman's League held an Art Social at Mrs. Sam A Burrow’s home on Friday evening. Guests enjoyed innocent games, elegant refreshments, and a novel art activity where women sharpened pencils and men made buttonholes. Receipts totaled nearly $15, with refreshments served free and ice cream sold in quantity.
John C. Stokes born January 16 1850 died December 2 1902. He married Laura Lewis March 1 1875 and they had six children five daughters and one son with one daughter preceding him. A life of hard work to support his home and he lived near Rockdale Indiana. He joined Ottwell U B Church as a boy and remained a Rockdale member. He leaves a father mother wife five children three grandchildren six brothers one sister and many friends. Funeral was led by A F Burk with sermon by Rev C W Stephene.
Lawrence Simms received an elegant Swiss watch last week as a gift from actor Wilber Linton of the Barnum Bailey circus. Simms is proud of the timepiece and invites others to buy a ticket to the Emily Brooke Pinar concert whether or not they can attend.
Mrs. I. J. Cahill of Dayton visited Mrs. Hartpence on Tuesday and Wednesday. She recently received treatment at Christ Hospital where Dr. Withrow performed a highly critical operation. Cahill is now rapidly recovering and regarded as a charming patient whose cure seemed miraculous.
Fred Crets celebrated last Saturday night at Kater Bros. when someone struck him over the eye. On Monday the Kater’s were arrested for keeping open after eleven. Mayor Mettler fined them 25 dollars with costs totaling 27.90. The event was enjoyable but pricey.
The Old Fellows are upgrading with a new closet and wash-stand at the 1. C. F. Hall. Charles Robinson of Cincinnati does the work and will connect A. F. Burk's residence to the water mains and install a kitchen sink. As Frank Turrell's new residence progresses, a bath, closet, kitchen sink and water connections will be added.
A list of ten maxims urges controlling anger, halting gossip, showing respect, expressing gratitude and sympathy, avoiding discussion of ailments, maintaining optimism, avoiding harmful indulgences, speaking truthfully, and staying ready for the best opportunities. Each rule emphasizes courtesy, integrity, and self-improvement in daily conduct.
A brief item notes novelty silver mounted shoe horns displayed at a jewelry store in Israel. The piece highlights the unusual combination of metalwork and gift item design offered by local traders.
Distressing kidney and bladder illness relieved in six hours by a new remedy. It claims prompt relief of bladder, kidney and back pain for both sexes, with rapid relief of water retention. Sold by J. P. Marvin in Harrison, Ohio.
144 acre farm offering a six room house a 40 by 60 barn and a 30 by 40 sheep house. Abundant water and fruit trees. Stock farm in good repair located half a mile north of Logan Corners with easy terms. Gro A Biddinger real estate agent.
The celebrated Russian pianist Mark Hambourg will perform with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra at Music Hall on Friday afternoon December 12 and Saturday evening December 13. His recent European tour included the London Musical Festival and Madame Patti's concert. Tickets are sold at Smith & Nixon's with half fare on all railroads. General admission 50 cents and 1.00, reserved seats 1. BU.
The four vacant lots east of the Spraul canning factory were sold last Monday to Nicholas Gale for 210. The bis tag belonged to Thomas G. Smith of Cincinnati, and the deal was made through Francis Hollowell, real estate agent.
Auction to be held Wednesday December 17 at 9 A M at residence miles north of Siarptown Franklin Co Indiana. Items include 3 horses 3 fresh cows 1 dry cow 5 head of cattle 3 fat steers averaging 1200 pounds 4 brood sows bred 36 shoats average 60 pounds 300 bushels oats 2000 bushels corn wagons surrey bumby bod farm implements plus household and kitchen furniture. Lunch at noon. Miss MAGGIF JACOBS proprietor.
The Tebbs Bros. storefront decorations look appealing and deserve a visit. American Express announces revised small package rates between Cincinnati and Harrison, affecting parcels by weight. Chas H Gabriels presents Santa Claus' Delight cantata at City Hall on Christmas Eve with admission priced at 15 and 10 cents.
A note in Harrison Ohio advertises a large forthcoming offer to be detailed in next week's News, inviting readers to look for the announcement and possible deals.
Council proceedings from Thursday December 4 1962 list attendees Mayors chair votes and routine payments. Reports include license fees total 13.25 and fund balances for Street Cleaning Public Debt Marshal Police Fire General and other accounts totaling 1990.46. A Bunner case bill 47.16 laid over. H. W. L plant study placed on file and bond ordinance read first time.
Lis Mabel Rifper entertained last Friday evening with innocent games and refreshments for a small group. The gathering featured light entertainment and socializing in a home setting.
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