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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1886
Page
2
Watchtee Haarrence editor proprietor lists subscription terms and ad rates for various column widths locations and durations. Includes local notices rates per line and square ad format guidance with payment terms and post office carriage dated Thursday December 16 1886.
An X marks the margin to show time is out or nearing expiration and that you owe subscription dues as Walter Hartpence urges payment on the wrapper or paper margin.
Fairview correspondent urged to send in items early in the week as the edition nears press. The note laments a late lust timing that disrupted publication readiness.
Christmas Eve events by the Christian Sunday school and M E Sunday school. Christmas night entertainment by the Presbyterian Sunday school. New Year's Eve ball and supper by the K of L. New Year's Night concert by the M E Church choir. Advertised in the News and worthy of patronage.
The G A R boys and David's troupe found City Hall in poor condition after their afternoon entertainments. Marshal Hollowell is urged to ensure the hall is cleaned and proper seating and scenery arranged for future use, as he is eager to perform his duties.
The Cincinnati papers may note another rail line to the city as Harrison correspondents tease a possible Whitewater Railroad track from here to Cheviot connecting with Westwood Narrow Gauge. The claim is doubted, and details will be posted if learned.
The Wilberforce Concert Company gave a charming program in Dearborn Hall last Friday evening. Miss Hallie Q. Brown delivered exquisite recitations that delighted attendees, though a City Hall troupe drew away the crowd. The company finished its programme fully and hopes to perform again before winter.
The Odd Fellows plan a Monday meeting vote to decide if they will build a new hall on the ground now occupied by Hoffmeier and Lehman blacksmith shop. A large brick building at the corner is hoped to attract investment, boost membership, and elevate the town’s visibility of the organization. The group has funds and may soon confirm plans in the next issue.
The M E Church choir of Harrison held a Mt Carmel concert last Saturday with about forty attendees. Despite a program of exceptional quality performed by strong vocalists and pianists, expenses topped thirty dollars and receipts barely surpassed nine dollars. The town should have supported the event more, and price was not the issue.
May and residents remark on the chilly reception given by the townspeople to the M. E. Church Choir during a Saturday evening event. The remark implies disappointment in local hospitality and highlights community tensions between neighboring towns.
A preacher argues dancing is not sinful in itself but its morality lies in motive and context. He warns of sensual indulgence, perversion, and moral ruin from ballroom culture, urging moderation, spiritual focus, and adherence to Christian duty to avoid eternal judgment.
In Aventon Maryland on December 14 1886 locals note hog butchering season. The Aventon Literary Society grows to thirty members. Various residents visit Cincinnati Lawrenceburg and Brayeville while others return from trips and socialize. Dan Wolf plans to travel south Sundays. Mary Brandt visits friends on the crest.
Miami Town Ohio December 13 1886 updates include new Masons joining Deacon Wright boxing debut boxing note Oscar Bunnell in 8 P C A entertainment manager named Leary. Court report Kleinfelder case ruled not guilty after brief trial. Constable Hughes arrests Huff and Cooper over horse incident bound over. Shafer and Pool child deaths noted, both interred in Miami cemetery.
W H Biddinger threshed 38 000 bushels of grain last season Miss Lizzie DeArmond visiting Hamilton winter with aunt Mrs Dr W H Scobey Ben Misner operates a grocery Mike Fisher builds a blacksmith shop Shaker avenue bridges blamed for dangerous floors Ed Steele and Martin Lister visit hunting party Julie M Stout and Nettie Nueston wed last week A J Stout hosting grand reception Rev J W Storton protracted meeting at Okeana Elder L E Brown to preach at Macedonia W H Starlin from Pleasant Run seen in the Flats new baby brings joy Christmas plans Corn gathering nearly complete K of P goat ride noted.
In New Haven Indiana on December 13 1886 notices report Hon J E Later improving James Agnew sore eyed Rev Shorten preached to a large audience Mrs Maria Cook very sick and died Tuesday morning Zach Whipple moved to Hope Indiana Rev Niswonger to begin quarterly meetings at New Baltimore A temperance society session added members Lizzie Siddinger visited with her cousin Lizzie McClure Commissioners urged Croaby township representation Wilbur Drake praised Christmas tickets for Union Sunday school ten cent gift with candy Mrs June Goshorn 88th birthday Buell considered Har rison property $1500 60 cents note cameo requests Harrison News subscription message birthday surprise for Mrs Nancy Carter with gala spectacles from children
The Times Star recounts Harrison era notes about John Colter, a former wealthy distiller. It recalls his arm loss from a dynamite accident and his later financial decline. Colter is said to plan petitioning Congress for repayment of bounty fees advanced to Civil War volunteers. The 139th Indiana Volunteer Infantry recruitment is mentioned with Colter funding $25 to $50 per recruit on Metamora township credit, never repaid.
In Marvin's shop a cheapest and finest album selection is advertised. A music hall moment ends with a crowd roar as a bal lad lady sings Would I Were a Bird while a loud audience member shouts Would I Were a Gun.
A promotional note credits A H Frost's drug store with a surge in trade from free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and throat and lung diseases. The ad claims quick cures and offers free trials with large bottles priced at $1 and warranted quality.
An old advertisement touts Bosebee's German Syrup as the safest remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. It claims to heal underlying causes rather than dry up symptoms and urges keeping a bottle at home to save doctor bills. It notes nationwide sale by druggists at 75 cents for a large bottle.
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