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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
3
Eastbound trains show a 10 30 a m departure and 3 15 p m arrival. Local items note the Barrow property sale at 305 dollars, a jewelry window display, and a piano or vocal lesson offer. Personal notes mention divorces, illnesses, travel, and holiday visits from Harrison to Cincinnati Boston Genoa.
Elizabeth M. Cremond, a nine year veteran nurse, proclaims Vinol cod liver oil tonic a supreme booster after severe illness. She credits rapid recovery to Vinol, praising its potency and palatability over traditional oils. Druggist J. P. Marvin notes Vinol is sold with a money back guarantee in Harrison and nationwide agencies.
Gifts suggested for the old man include hats or a pipe from John Knopf le whose store features toys for Christmas. The Lawrenceburg Press reports Jack Axbey and family plan to move into Dr. B S Jackson’s vacated house early next year, while Sheriff notes a hoped local livery and sale stable on State street. Sherwood Eye is a flue brand bottled for Christmas by Geo J Kater.
SUST aAchiVED hand painted Japanese vases imported by a large China and Crockery house were believed lost at Honolulu but arrived late. Prices have been reduced to attract buyers, inviting customers to view works of skilled Japanese artists at RUPP's S. 08.
Frank Cameron advertises a large stock of used household goods including heating and cooking stoves glassware and queensware at attractive prices. He also buys all kinds of junk at best prices and invites calls to his room one door west of J F Hargis shoe store in Harrison.
An era old clams that Dr King s New Life Pills cured a Watertown girl of epilepsy for over two years. The ad promotes various tonics and remedies including Burdock Blood Bitterstones and Kenne Favorite Remedy, touting digestive aid and nervous system benefits.
Members are urged to attend the installation on Saturday evening January 5 1907 with a special invitation to G A R Post members. Also advertisements note Stecker's rubber goods and E D Bowlby Son candy nuts fruits with special church and Sunday school rates and prompt service.
W L Hill of Bowie Texas claims he suffered a terrible cough and was given up to die of consumption. After using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds he gained weight from 90 to over 180 pounds. He says twelve bottles completely cured and credits the remedy. Trial bottle free. 50 cents to 1.00. Guaranteed by druggists.
The Columbia stages a top vaudeville bill featuring The Rose DeHaven in The Understudy and May Edouin in Bachelor's Dream. Edouin and Edwards present a rapid costume sketch parade with Miss Edouin switching roles. Frank Gardner and Lottie Vincent present Winning's Queen with a moon cannon gag. The Reiff Brothers dazzle as dancers, Clifton Crawford shines in monologue and Kipling readings, and The Proveanies charm as Parisian cyclists. Bioscope acts include The travels of a barrel and The tutor. A standout all around show for Cincinnati audiences.
Local item notes Sherwood Rye, a fine brand, placing a misread mas tree by Geo J Kater. The clipped OCR reads oddly but signals a brand mention and a person involved. Further readable context is limited.
Christmas week at the Lyric Theatre features Virginia Harned in Sardou's The Love Letter. The production showcases a strong company including William Courtney Perce, Joe Jefferson, Albert Grau, Sydney Sterling, Eleanor Moretti, Percy Lyndyz, and Marie Stockwell. The piece is said to be beautifully staged with sumptuous gowns and strong, engaging dialogue.
An advertorial note promotes great bargains on overcoats of all grades and on men’s and children’s suits. Jos. Stoker invites shoppers to take advantage of the low prices, highlighting value and breadth of stock.
Martin Pupe announces an auction at his Elizabethtown residence featuring work horses a colt a milk cow twelve shoats six dozen Plymouth Rock chickens wagons plows cultivators harrows harvest gear seeds hay harnesses beds rakes milk cans a churn cream separator and other items including potatoes and more. sale includes about 150 bits of corn in crib four tons of alfalfa and assorted farm tools and equipment.
Auction notice offering items for cash under ten dollars or credit over ten with a six month note and approved security. Lunch at noon. Fred Hine, proprietor, promotes useful gifts for children with a hint to buy a suit at Stecker’s.
Harrison Ohio residents were invited to enjoy dancing and enter tainments furnished by B F Clayton's Columbia Band with reasonable prices.
The Advance Club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Bert Webb and Mrs. J G Ruggless assisting. Members discussed recent inventions, heard a solo by Mrs. Ross Tracy, and studied Rings and Their Work. Mrs. Pierce presented a paper. Mrs. Hartpence, Hollowell, and Perrine prepared sketches on Edison Morse and Bell. Refreshments followed hosted by Mrs. Coburn and Agnes.
Mrs A W Southard hosted a dinner with G T Hudson and wife Mrs R W Powel of Vestal Tenn and Mrs Anna Peacock of Philadelphia Petth Arthur Hunter of St Charles visits at home Will Beck of Cincinnati stayed days with John Beck and family Protracted meeting led by Rev Abbott continues Everyone invited Mary Massett visited sister in Harrison Ernest Cloud from Harrison stays with A W Southard family
Dr Bowles reports a baby girl born to Al Brickner last Sunday afternoon. E Israel the Jeweler lists goods in plain figures with one price. Fisk of Lawrenceburg, formerly an Internal Revenue Agent here, died after a brief illness. Presbyterians plan a Christmas party Monday evening at the church with admission free. Funds raised for a silk flag and banner for the High School. both purchased and to be dedicated Friday afternoon.
Direct from manufacturers Up-to-date furniture including sideboards chiffoniers kitchen cabinets dressers wardrobes library cases and tables writing desks book cases dames desks medicine cases couches bed lounges davenport stands rockers and more. Furniture from J W Meeker opposite Citizens Bank Harrison Ohio priced from $1.00 and up.
The Kater Bros. dissolved their partnership. George now runs the saloon while Joe delays any new business until he regains strength.
A vintage ad urges shoppers to fill stockings with a wide selection of holiday candies now in stock. It lists French Creams, Hand-made Creams, Crean' and Jelly, Chocolate Creams, Assorted Chocolates, Jelly Beans, Maple Ices, Molasses Kisses, French Kisses, Peanut Brittle, Mintine Candy Toys, Stick Candy, Barber Poles, and more.
A local retailer advertises a liberal supply of various nuts and fruits for Christmas including oranges bananas Malaga grapes cocoanuts English walnuts almonds filberts pecans brazils peanuts and mixed nuts urging customers not to miss stocking up.
Twenty year sufferer W L Raws of Bells Tennessee writes of nasal catarrh relief after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He reports swelling and soreness diminished and the sore surfaces healed. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
Williams and Walker, famed colored comedians, are booked at Heuck's for Christmas week starting Sunday matinee. They promote a spectacular extravaganza titled Abysinia with a large company and elaborate scenery and machinery. The duo have a strong Cincinnati following and are expected to attract big holiday crowds.
If you plan travel before the holidays a good suit case is useful and Stecker's stocks a selection. Browse durable styles suitable for packing and easy transport.
A thoughtful gift idea for Christmas or New Year offers a year long subscription to the News, delivering fifty two letters over the year to an absent friend. Each weekly note acts as a personal connection and keeps loved ones informed and remembered.
E. D. Bowlby and Son advertise special options to supply treats for scholars. Their stock of candies nuts and fruits is very large and they pledge the best prices for bulk purchases.
S S reports an evening worship at 7 we present a sermon titled Christ is Born. Preaching at Rockdale 103 A M with an evening service. A Christmas entertainment is scheduled for Christmas Eve at 7 30 P M.
Rev C W Horn will deliver the Sunday morning Christmas sermon. Sunday evening features a sacred concert by the Sunday school and church, followed by a silver offering.
Sunday December 23 German service at 7 pm and finas service at 7 pm bilingual. Christmas day German service at 2 pm. Sunday December 30 English service at 7 pm. January 6 German service at 2 pm with congregational meeting at 3 pm. Harrison Hill Church cantata December 23 at 2 pm and December 30 at 2 pm. Also Frank Rolfes offers driving horses and mules from his home ten miles east of here.
The dramatic sensation 1A Midnight Escape features a Hebrew boy seeking his father’s murderer. The play blends comedy and strong heart interest with rich scenery and effects, presented for the first time at the Lyceum Theatre beginning with Sunday matinee and extending through next week.
The Peoples Theatre announces a Christmas week burlesque run headlined by Geo. P. Murphy and the Tiger Lillies at The Home of Burlesque. Opening skit A Temporary Husband leads to acts Lavelle and Grant May Behnant and Murphy, plus Corby and Burke. The Goddess of the Moon closes the program.
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