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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1894
Page
2
The Harrison News lists Walter Hartpence as editor and proprietor with office on the 24th floor. Subscriptions are 1.50 per year, payable in advance, and the paper is printed weekly on Wednesdays. The notice notes newspaper entry at the Harrizon post office.
A fragment notes time expiry and debt on subscription, urging payment to Walter Haart for issue Vol. XXVI No. 6. The readable text signals renewal or settlement to continue receiving the paper.
A brief holiday message dated Thursday December 20 1894 wishes readers a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Edward Bellamy discusses his vision of a future Christmas in the next issue of The Ladies' Home Journal. He outlines social progress, idealized harmony, and technological advances shaping holiday life. The piece blends reformist thought with speculative detail about daily rituals and shared prosperity.
The note announces a forthcoming Christmas Supplement included with next week’s issue. Subscribers will receive the supplement as a free will offering, with best wishes from the office.
Wedding cards announce Mr. and Mrs. H. Martin invite guests to the marriage of their daughter in Mime to Dr. Harry Ford Scudder on Wednesday afternoon December 6, 1894 at 5 o'clock at No 91 Dafton Street Cincinnati. The groom is son of the late Dr. J. M. Scudder.
Christmas is described as the hap piest day of the year and a time to elevate the holiday in a fitting way. The piece urges generosity and the joy of giving, noting the aim is to make others happier, and jests on cod liver oil as a humorous aside about receiving.
The Cincinnati Presbytery urged the resignation of Rev J W Cathcart of the Northside Presbyterian Church in February. His remarriage soon after the death of his first wife prompted the congregation to call for his departure.
The Apollo Quartet, advertised for City Hall next Saturday night, is anticipated to draw a large crowd. They replace the Old Homestead Quartet, cancelled due to illness, with a program expected to be a grand musical treat.
A letter sent to Mayor Bowles from Jackson Georgia dated November 29, 1894 seeks word on the living status of William Kimball who lived about two miles from Harrison. Charlie Kimball signs as the requester, asking the mayor to investigate and report back any information.
Dr Parkhurst has contracted with The Ladies Home Journal to contribute as a regular editorial writer. The New York preacher says he has long wished to address women on pressing social moral questions and will begin with the next issue.
Crowded audiences attend revival services led by Rev. C. A. Freer at the Christian Church. J. E. Hawes, renowned singer, performs inspiring solos for attendees each night and afternoon meetings are held daily. About twenty have joined the church after confessing faith.
A Jewish Rabbi and assistants visit a flour mill to insist on cleansing for Passover and kosher matzos. The piece recounts the Exodus origins, the eight day Passover, and the keeping of unleavened bread to honor freedom, with reflection on Jewish sacred rites and liberty.
Sunday schools across town plan Christmas events with treats and varied programs. Catholic Church holds sacred services, U B Church invites for songs and recitations plus a treat, German Protestant features children’s exercises and tree treats, Methodist hosts a Monday evening program with captain’s talk and presents, Christian Church offers a Christmas Eve treat for members with public entertainment, Presbyterian Church screens choir music and student speeches on Christmas night with stockings for the children.
Thieves entered the W W Davi son Jr hardware store through a transom last Sunday night and stole razors pocket knives pistols and about a dollar in pennies. Clint Small identified two young men one colored who left with them on a freight train and placed the loot in a Cincinnati joint. Cal will hear more as he is expected to testify today. Estimated value of stolen goods at least forty dollars.
A friend connected to the Penitentiary recounts that just before a condemned man’s execution he was allowed to pray. His petition to the Throne of Grace is quoted as I bow to sleep and ask the Lord to keep my soul. If I die with a broken neck I pray the Lord to take my soul.
At Huber and Sefton s, crepe tissue in all colors and a line of Queen sware and glass are offered. Rupp s advertises 6 tf ak lamps and decorated china at reduced prices. Two cottages for rent advertised by Mrs. K. Cheetham. A niece line of box paper at A and Sefton s.
Best Headlight Oil at 8 cents a gallon at Wom Appiarius' grocery. Prices away down. Don’t buy until you see the stock just received by Geo. Knerfle, southeast corner of State and Water Streets, Harrizon. ATV Embroidering material of all kinds at Mrs. Kate Cheetham's. Liven Table Scarfs and Doilies and Dresser Scarfs on hand, and stamping done to order.
Mrs. C. P. Trapp sues William Appiarius for 5000 damages alleging he sent a large number of letters to residents of Harri- with the copy provided. The suit contends the correspondences caused harm to her reputation and finances. The case seeks redress and legal remedy in state court.
A merchant warns residents about Mr and Mrs C P Trapp labelled as worst dead beats. The affair may be compromised to avoid costly court action but Mrs Trapp vows to vindicate her character. This marks Mr Appiarius’s first trouble with the law or disputes.
Tension rises in the Christian Church of Mt Healthy Ohio over racial integration. Pastor Rev A L Chapman said he would admit colored parishioners if they applied, triggering protests from a 20 to 1 majority audience and a likely break in the congregation as discussions heated.
George Baker, William McCullough, Reverend J J Witlert, W S Martin, and Mrs M Storty appear in a community roster in this readable fragment. The item highlights local residents connected to a church or civic event without detailing dates or actions.
An 19th century sale notice touts Becklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts, bruises, rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and piles with a money-back guarantee. It claims cures and offers 25 cents per box, sold by Resor and Barrow.
Mr Ira P Wetmore of San Angelo Texas endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a perfect cure for colic and dysentery in his baby. He says his outfit is incomplete without a bottle at home or on trips. Sold by Resor Barrow Druggists.
Lesta Hollowell returns from Danville after schooling. Ottwell chapel supper well patronized with receipts planned for a new church roof. Rumor mentions Henry Greatbatch as public highways superintendent candidate, praised as road master material. Bridge at Johnsons Fork by Franklin County on Bid dinger property slated to be boarded and roofed, resembling a barn more than a bridge.
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