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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
2
The item notes a weekly publication printed on Wednesdays and filed at the Harrison post office as second class matter. Dated Thursday December 13 1907 Volume 39, it records a short notice of the paper's distribution and official designation.
Township Trustees of Dear Born County met at Lawrenceburg East and elected a County Superintendent of Public Schools. Two candidates Far fold and Geo C Cole competed, with 19 votes for Ole and 4 for the runner up.
A. Ermston of Riley Ohio telephoned Cincinnati police last Saturday morning stating four robbers forced the bank safe and carried away 500 dollars in cash and various notes. The bank is a few miles west of Hamilton. Night Chief Corbin was informed.
Another large audience attended City Hall last Monday for the Crystal Amusement Go program. Miss Abernethy gave illustrated songs that drew hearty applause and was recalled several times. A complete change of program is planned for next Monday night.
Joseph Frey a Cincinnati teamster who lived on Fast Water street died last Sunday after a brief illness with Brights disease leaving a wife and five children the oldest thirteen and youngest about five years He had recently bought a lot next to Jake Bauers barber shop and planned a concrete building to open a fruit store Funeral is held this morning at nine o clock.
The Choral Society of the Sabath School at the Presbyterian Church presented their first concert last Sabbath evening. Over thirty young people performed hymns quartettes and choruses under Mrs Bauer with assistance from the church choir. Rev W F Layport delivered an address to the young people as the church filled with listeners who enjoyed a wholesome hour of music and profit.
The Crystal Amusement Co presents the Passion Play or Life of Christ at City Hall on Sunday afternoon and night December two. Oberammergau production in four parts with hand colored moving pictures. Music by Presbyterian Church quartette and narration by David B. Dick. Admission ten cents children fifteen cents adults with daytime show at 2 30 pm and 8 15 pm. Children admitted at 10 cents for Sunday afternoon.
Samuel Reed born on a Dover Indiana farm June 17 1834 died December 5 1907 aged 78 years six months and eighteen days. He married Mary J Neugent June 14 1874 and left seven children four daughters and three sons with one son and one daughter died in infancy. Surviving are widow four daughters Liszie Clark Nellie Stewart J B Marks and Ida Mettler and nine grandchildren. Funeral at the Christian Church Sunday at 2 0 clock Rev M G Long officiating. Interment Gispe en ceme tery with Siete in charge. Relatives and friends traveled from Hagerstown New York Oakland and other places.
Letters from Oxford and Arcanum compare charges with Harrison Electric and Water Co. showing the local rates are lower by 20 to 40 percent. The documents reveal a 12 cent per K W charge with monthly discounts and a minimum 75 cent rate, plus water and current terms from the Harrison board.
Oxword D. ORT Harrison Electric & Water Co Harrison Ohio replies to a son noting printers missing schedules and detailing rate terms. Light at 9 cents per K W, 12 cents for small with 5 percent discount if paid by month end. Water meters charged 10 to 15 cents per 1000 gallons with sprinkling at 5.00 per acre. Signed by S H Allen secretary of the board.
At the meeting last Wednesday night the Knights of Honor elected officers for the term. Chas Hoffmann was named Past Dictator, Jos Kirk became Dictator, Abr Loos Vice Dictator, Albert Loos Jr. Assistant Dictator, P Studt Reporter, J A Long Financial Reporter, G A Biddinger Treasurer, Cyrus Watkins Chaplain, John Walker Guard, E M Burk Sentinel, and Trustees Chas Hoffmann J A Long and John Walker.
A striking display at the West side Drug Store draws visitors from afar, drawing attention for its fine craftsmanship and eye catching arrangement. The exhibit showcases a range of items with notable detail and appeal.
A list notes amounts and payees such as Peter Hahn labor and coal Pat Brady coal H B Applegate doorkeeper H Huber doorkeeper W E Taylor printing S C Phares labor W Davison nurse and work Fred Rupp janitor salary J Wellemann salary Fred Doerman services Gav Campbell salary services at hall The Clerk was instructed to procure book for Sinking Fund Trustees Adjourned.
Laura Burt and Henry Stanford appear in The Walls of Jericho at Sutro's Tyricin Theatre Sunday night. The play, set in Mindland's aristocratic circle, follows a young Australian who joins and leaves the social set after witnessing its fetid atmosphere. It previously ran two years in London and over a year in New York. Burt and Stanford are former Irving leads and Miss Burt is noted for her acting career. The production promises lavish staging.
The Knights of Honor Lodge No. 1018 notes the death of brother Robert Alonzo Walker expressing esteem and condolence to his wife and children. The resolutions declare the lodge lost a worthy member, the family a protector, and the community an upright citizen. Printed in Harrison News and sent to the family. recorded in lodge minutes. Jasper Kirke
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and for the obsequies of their husband and father. Floral emblems showed the presence of near and dear friends, and thanks are extended for support in bereavement. A note adds inquiry about a Cable-Nelson Piano from Ed Israel for terms and prices.
A dubious claim describes a stoppage of liver and bowel functions as a dangerous deadlock and touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick, painless cure. The ad promises money back and guarantees satisfaction at all drugstores, urging immediate purchase.
For the week before Christmas Heuck's Opera House presents Mamie Flemming in The Girl of Eagle Ranch a comedy drama set in Montana and Colorado gold fields. The Western star, a gifted young performer, will deliver a lively and splendid production full of humor and specialties.
The Parisian Belles, a proven success on the Empire Circuit, will headline at the People's Theatre next week with two singing extravaganzas. The show features a lively organization of entertaining performers, songs and dances, advanced specialties, and a beautifully gowned chorus.
A8 Told in the Hills is a western romance comedy drama at the Lyceum before Christmas. The production promises life in the boundless West with love and devotion, sensational features, and strong comedy moments. It features an excellent cast and a great overall production.
Franck Swaies and Bette Newkirk visited Joseph White and family last Sunday. Rev A B Dots holds protracted meetings drawing a large crowd. Mrs George Heit ra returns home after throat operation and is improving. Brother Evans remodels Mr Brown's house. Mrs Ernest Lutz visits grandmother Mrs Macy McClure. William Cassaday travels to Florida for winter. Wallace buys Emerson Cassaday’s farm and will move in. Mr Manger and family relocate to Geo Swale’s farm near Harrison.
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