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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1886
Page
3
A city notice denies the rumor that Musvel, the Eaton murderer, was present last Saturday as false and untenable. The article promotes Doane's new cantata Santa Claus Home at City Hall on Christmas Eve and advertises Men’s slippers at J F Haigis suitable for Christmas and New Year gifts.
Wordy items report an oyster supper planned by the Masonic Order in Dearborn Hill with Geo Green cooking, plus notices of hard and soft coal supplies at low prices by S Z Brackenridge, and holiday goods calls. A German Detective show at City Hall and a birthday celebration for Mrs. Geo Bowlby are noted amid various local notices.
Two of the finest heifers imported from Europe have been sold to Albert Loos by Hugh Campbell. They will be butchered for Christmas as Albert aims to provide a first class holiday treat for his customers. The animals are described as exceptionally fat and plump, making their slaughter seem a pity.
The Hancock family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during their daughter’s illness and death. Special gratitude goes to Mrs. H. Sears for her great kindness, blessing the community. Frosts Drug Store advertises Christmas cards and related items.
The Mission Band of the Christian Church and many of Mrs. Brown's older friends surprised her on her 30th birthday at their Walnut Street home. Mr. Brown hosted refreshments as guests enjoyed socializing and charades, marking a warm, well attended occasion that reflected the esteem Har rison holds for Mrs. Brown. The gathering ended about eleven with good wishes for future birthdays.
Citizens can obtain copies of the News containing Rev William Carson s sermon on Dancing at the News office. G F Hillman Frank Bowles and H V Barnes named ap praisers of Martha A Cloud property on Broadway for guardian sale. W W Arnold Jr sells Columbus Buggy Co s buggies carriages and surveys. John T Penny furnished furniture for the new Bright Christian Church and locals praise the church building. George Green s Oyster Depot offers 30 cent quarts of direct Baltimore oysters. Excursion to Santa Claus Home for Christmas Eve by Christian Sunday school at City Hall admission 16 cents. H Schott s bakery advertises largest varieties of candies. Rev John H Thomas of Lawrenceburg Indiana to exchange pulpits with Carson next Sunday morning and evening, seeking to meet former friends of his father.
Members of Harrison Lodge No. 140 1. O. O. F. are urged to attend the regular meeting Monday evening December 20 1886 to vote on building a new hall. Holiday excursion rates are announced by the C I St L & C By for local travel with round trip fares at one fare, no less than 25 cts, and children five to twelve half price not below 20 cts. Tickets sold December 24 25 and 31 1886 and January 1 1887 return by January 3 1887.
Feeling low and off form, you seek a safe tonic not built on cheap whisky. Electric Bitters purify the blood, stimulate liver and kidneys, restore vitality, and renew health and strength. Available at A. H. Frost’s drug store for fifty cents a bottle.
Chas 8 Hayes Post 224 G A R announces the death of Courtland Bunyan a fife major and veteran of both the Mexican and Civil Wars. He was buried with Post honors December 10 1886 after nearly a year of illness. The post and Berea school district honored him with a holiday for local pupils and music by the Cleves Cornet Band. Resolutions praise his patriotism and pledge sympathy to his family.
City Hall scenes need urgent repairs as they are nearly impossible to operate in their current state. The notice notes a price of thirty cents a quart for bulk oysters at Wm. Appiarius.
Christmas and New Year merchandise showcased at Rupp's with a large display inviting customers to view before purchasing. The exhibition period emphasizes seasonal items and special offers.
A. H. Frost offers a salve advertised as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It promises perfect satisfaction or money refunded with a price of 25 cents a box.
New Trenton Indiana notes report T F Hynes attended an institute at Drewersburg while Julia Case and Mr and Mrs C W Rockafellar attend Indiana State Grange. Local drama at Harrison and Pomonia Grange gathering include Misses Clara and Lizzie Cox at Mrs Horn’s. Wm Seeley gifted wife a gold watch and chain after visits to Cincinnati. Christmas tree planned at M E Church.
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