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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
2
Core copy lists three months for $3 and six months for $5.50, one year $6.00, all payable in advance. Paper prints Wednesdays weekly. Mail entry at Harrison as second class matter. An X on the margin signals expiration or outstanding debt. reader urged to settle. Signed by Walter Hartpence.
George Meyers a Cincinnati blacksmith formerly residing here now at 839 Hathaway Street reports he was attacked before daybreak on his way to work. A man from behind restrained his arms while another kicked him in the stomach and stole his silver watch. He was left badly hurt and unable to continue work.
The K of P Lodge held a unified election last Friday with no office contested. About one hundred attendees enjoyed a social in Castle Hall after the vote, featuring the Brinkman Orchestra, grapho phone numbers, and a feast, plus a tribute collection for the widows of the order.
The writer urges the council to empower Marshal Loos to sound a Burglar Alarm with the fire bell after identifying three suspicious men seen near John Schneider's saloon. Citizens should respond with firearms to capture marauders, and electric lights should be lit on marshal or mayor signal to aid pursuit and protect homes and banks amid rising robberies.
Tonight in City Hall Harrison showcases a high quality vaudeville program for the G A R post. No reserved seating, so arrive early for front seats. A Bachelor's Joke will be performed by a ten-person company with song and dance interludes for an 8 PM curtain.
The G A R held its annual officer election after a large oyster dinner at St. P Hall. Officers elected include Commander Geo B Tec V Com Ranton Miller 3 Com Geo W Yeager Captain J T Penny QM JS P Marvin QO D Jos Haddock Surgeon H Kinman O G Arthur L Currie Sergeant Geo W Bowlby Alternate Walter Hartpence. News notes mention Rev Henry N Couden reelected Chaplain and local property rentals plus gatherings.
A local store advertises a wide array of fabrics and accessories from flannelette to silk waists and mittens along with a large display of fancy articles priced at 10c, 25c, and 35c. The Advance Club plans an Friday afternoon program featuring readings from Bret Harte and travel papers, plus a corn ear guessing contest and early Christmas shopping incentives.
A West Side shop offers a trip to a Fairyland of toys and imported novelties. The large room overflows with Christmas novelties and mechanical toys, with doll babies among the highlights.
In the December 5 1901 council session Mayor Marvin presided with six members present. License fees totaling 17 dollars 70 cents were reported collected. The Miami Telephone Co issued a 1020 bond to secure Harrison against damages and the council accepted it. A sewer for westward water on John Street was referred to the Street and Alley Committee South Precinct. Bills totaling 93 dollars were ordered paid. Adjourned.
Darwin Matsen baugh son of John Matsenbaugh Jr of Hamilton suffered a severe nose wound when a schoolmate knocked him to the ground and his nose struck a sharp rock in the yard. Dr McHenry sewed the wound and said the injury is serious but should heal properly.
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