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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
2
The notice invites merchants to use the News for advertising at low rates. It emphasizes that the affordable pricing justifies telling the public about available goods and services. The message stresses broad merchant participation.
Tomorrow evening marks the 20th marriage anniversary of Rev. S. C. Bates and his wife, with promises of an enjoyable public celebration reflecting a long marriage and community regard.
A thoughtful Christmas or New Year gift idea offers a year long newspaper subscription, delivering fifty two letters or notes to an absent friend. The concept mirrors sending a weekly letter, maintaining connection and warmth throughout the year.
A Times Star promotion announces a one year subscription for the Daily Times Star and the Nuts at 2.50 with postage paid. The sender Walter Hartpence of Harrison Queensland invites readers to send money and name to claim the deal, praising it as very liberal.
Merchants showcase attractive holiday displays inviting country customers to browse and buy. Visitors are urged to explore a wide range of pretty and useful Christmas and New Year gifts and advised to shop now to enjoy the best selection.
If you are interested in the negro question you can hear something that will interest you by attending the C W B M meeting next Sunday at the Christian Church. Smith a noted speaker will deliver an address on missionary work among the colored people.
A historic notice states a revived requirement compelling every male resident aged 21 to 60 to perform two days of labor on public highways. Exemptions include honorably discharged or pensioned soldiers and active members of volunteer fire companies.
The University of Cincinnati students will present a grand vocal and instrumental concert at City Hall on Thursday the 24th in Harrison. Patronesses include Mesdames Bowles, Marvin, Hartpence, Tebbs, Bevis, Perrine, Davison, Pierce, Burk, and Bowlby. The event aims for strong turnout and features 35 performers with an informal reception afterward.
By act of Congress the national banking act allows banks to issue real estate loans limited to farm land only. Loans must be for one year and cannot exceed 25 percent of capital. The House passed the bill 111 to 5, arguing farmers benefit while opponents fear safety of the system.
A brief note thanks Mrs KE J Moore for renewing her subscription to the News for another year, recognizing her continued support and loyalty to the publication.
Dr. Tracy kindly remembered us Tuesday with a remittance we fully appreciate, signaling continued support and goodwill from the donor.
A call to shoppers to patronize local home merchants for holiday gifts, urging support of nearby shops instead of traveling far for purchases. The message emphasizes convenience and community support during the season.
Commissioner A Jones elevates Harrison High School from second to first grade the highest in Ohio praising superintendent and teachers for efficiency and achievement.
The Lawrenceburg Press reports the death of Ezra F. Jackson at about sixty eight. He had lived in Bright after leaving Homestead and was well known locally. The coroner viewed the body and death is attributed to heart trouble, following a period of ill health.
George B. Cox a farmer and dairyman on the Indiana side near Elizabethtown was stabbed twice by Wesley Reininger during a quarrel. Cox suffered a stomach wound with organs exposed and is reported dying or gravely ill. Reininger captured in Elizabethtown and jailed in Lawrenceburg on murder charges if Cox dies.
Advertising note offers leather suitable for pillow tops at five cents per piece. Also promotes holiday and comic post cards priced at one cent each. Limited detail provided on availability or origin.
The Jr O U S A M of Addyston announces a grand ball Monday December 31 at Addyston Town Hall. Admission is 25 cents. The ball is led by committee members EF McMurray A Manning KK Hayhurst A Bussell and IK Hovall.
The preacher SEV Bates will deliver a morning sermon on The Turning from Heathenism followed by an evening message titled The Curse of Evil. The two addresses explore religious themes and moral concerns, reflecting Bates's pastoral program for the day.
Whitewater Lodge No 200 hosted a large delegation of Knights from Cincinnati Ohio on Saturday evening December 1. Over thirty members from Cincinnati Lodge No 2 attended. Vice Chancellor G W Bowlby welcomed guests as they arrived. P C Walter Hartpence served as toastmaster and speakers included District Deputy William Schurchardt County Deputy E A Tucker Col Wm Klein Capt Wm Agnie and John T Penny. Songs and recitations followed. The visitors praised the hospitality and future pilgrimages to other lodges were hinted.
Poster lists Sunday School at 9 15 a m morning worship at 10 30 and evening worship at 7 with the sermon subject Preparation for Christ s Coming Rev K M Karsigie leads the services at the church.
Cow B M days will be observed at the Christian Church next Sunday at 10 30 am with C C Smith of Cincinnati Secretary of the Negro Work delivering an address of great interest to all.
Regular council session with Mayor Bowles presiding notes rents of hall $35.00. Telephone pole near Penny's residence to be removed within five days or cost charged to Telephone Company. H. W. & L. Co. granted advance draw of $70 earned. Numerous bills approved including salaries, lamp fixtures, lumber, and repairs. Pole tax law ruling issued. marshal ordered to enforce next spring. Licenses and fund transfer decisions recorded.
Nicholas Gale and C Holden of Harrison hauled logs from the Mullen farm in the past week. Bertha Kaiser visited Etta Rechenbach on Monday. Thomas Mullen’s young horse was shot by hunters last Monday and farmers may need to curb sport for safety in their dooryards. James Grubbs made a business trip to Stone Ham on Monday. The Rechenbach home is named The First. Dora Morgan stayed with family for a week. Clara Biddle visited Peter Fox on Monday morning. Otto and Elsie Renek stayed with sister Lizzie Cottingham Monday.
December fire losses prompt warnings on display safety. The State Fire Marshal cautions on show-windows and enclosed display boxes, avoiding dust, straw, cotton, open lights, and improper wiring. Steps include testing fire equipment, extra clerks for drills, and clearing exits. A Waldo incident involved celluloid items igniting near heat.
A Leavenworth woman, once crippled by female troubles and stomach issues, was advised an operation but her husband delayed it. She drank Electric Bitters and was completely cured, with the remedy advertised as a guaranteed cure for torpid liver kidney disease biliousness jaundice chills fever debility nervousness and blood poisoning priced 50 cents at drug stores.
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