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Newspaper

The Harrison News

Location

Harrison, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1886

Page

3

Trains Arriving From The North Schedule Brief

Trains arriving from the north include the 8 20 a m express and the Cincinnati Mail at 5 10 p m with daily time notes for passenger service.

Cincinnati Mail

Harrison shop displays finest holiday toys, 1887 ads

A Harrison storekeeper Billy Rupp showcases one of the finest stocks of holiday goods with beautiful and artistic toys. Notices correct a birthday misprint for Mrs. Geo Bowlby, noting her seventieth birthday occurred last Monday the 20th. A case in Delhi court awarded $125 to Arthur G. Hollowell as plaintiff against Annie Semmelmeyer, with costs, followed by an attachment sale moved to Delhi. The Bledsoe property sale is advertised for Monday January 10, 1887, by Deputy Sheriff Frank Kelly. Olive curtains at Dearborn Hall are credited to Milton Turrell. G W Arnold Jr. sells Columbus Buggy Co. buggies and carriages. An ad for pants, vests and buttonholes by Mrs Edwin Mayhew, 86 Broadway. M E Church watch meeting on New Year’s Eve, with a Christmas Tree at Sharptown on December 24 for Mr Spencer. Henry Greatbach committee. M E Church holiday program updated with new songs and entertainment.

Arthur G. Hollowell Annie Semmelmeyer Squire Wentzel Delhi Hamilton County Ohio Harrison State of Charlies Rice Broadway Street John F. Tenss Martha A. Cloud P. W. Francis Mr. Lincoln U. S. Grant W. A. Petes John G. Whittier Henry W. Longfellow Alfred Tennyson Fpamouns Sterten Anerican Blackwood Grange Jane G. Avett New York Oarself Senegor Pheople F. M Lypton Puriisher GS Park Trace

Personal items from town and surrounding area

Hugh Barnes serves on a struck jury while Hugh Campbell is reported ill at his south town residence. Capt. John Coulthard and Wilbur Drake of New Haven were made Pythian Knights last Monday. Clarence McMakin becomes Administrator for his late mother Mrs Rebecca McMakin. Sheriff Leo Schott and brother George enjoy a visit with cousin Andy Sproul on Jimison hills. Billy Morris, charged with stealing a watch from Billy Schroyer, was indicted and jailed awaiting trial. John L B Cheetham and Charley Mettler plan a world trip via Cincinnati promising a scheme of millions. Miss Clara Morris and Zippie Morris of Hamilton visited, joined by Lizzie Thomas and May Morris returning home. Ed Davison and family arrived from Peabody Kansas to spend holidays with Mayor Davison and wife. They are prominent Peabody citizens in good health and pleased to see Harrison friends.

Hugh Barnes Hugh Campbell John Coulthard Wilbur Drake New Haven Pythian Knights Clarence McMakin Rebecca McMakin Leo Schott Brother George Jimison Andy Sproul Billy Morris Billy Schroyer John LB. Cheetham Charley Mettler Cincinnati Clara Zippie Morris Hamilton Lizzie Thomas May Morris Ed. Davison Peabody Kansas Mayor Davison Harrison

New G A R Officers Elected At Post Meeting

The G A R post held its regular annual election last Thursday evening with twenty nine members present. Officers chosen include Commander John H Penny Vice Commander C Dorman Junior Vice Commander Charles Brooks Quartermaster Dar Bowlby Surgeon Anton Miller Chaplain John Coulthard O D J T Penny O G Walter Hartpence Delegate to Encampment J T Penny Alternate Walter Hartpence Color Bearer August Harmon Banner Bearer Geo W Yeager Janitor W F Howard.

John H. Penny V. C C. Dorman Chas. Brooks Q. M Dar. Bowlby Anton Miller John Coulthard O. D J. T. Penny O. G.— Walter Hartpence J. T. Pen Walter Hartpence August Harmon Geo. W. Yeager W. F. Howard

Christmas exercises at Presbyterian church program details

The Presbyterian Sunday School Christmas exercises will be held at the church on Christmas night including recitations duets solos quartets choruses by the choir and Sunday School and a children’s treat. Doors open at 7 and the program starts at 7 45 with 10 cent admission. Dr King’s New Discovery is offered free trials at A H Frost's Drug Store for coughs colds and lung ailments with larger bottles priced at 1.

M.E. Church Getchel Chidister Phifer Dad Tomlinson Presbyterian Sunday School Dr. King A. H. Frost

Death of Mary E Folenius in Harrison Ohio

Mary Elizabeth Folenius born February 23 1857 in Harrison Ohio died December 17 1886 in Harrison aged 29 years 9 months 24 days after eleven months of illness. She leaves a father mother two sisters and three brothers. She was beloved for her kindness and faith in Christ and prayed for strength during illness. Funeral held Sunday at Christ Church at two o clock Rev Jenes officiating with pallbearers Frank Schreyer Albert Campbell James Dick Thomas Cloud James Cloud Edward Sefton.

Mary E. Folenius Mary Elizabeth Folenius Harrison Ohio St. John Christ Church Jenes Frank Schreyer Albert Campbell James Dick Thomas Cloud James Cloud Edward Sefton

Panorama of China draws light crowd in Dearborn Hall

Debut evening in Dearborn Hall showcased the panorama of China but drew a smaller than expected audience despite promotional efforts. Judi cious advertising pays.

China Dearborn Hall

Cantata by Christian Sunday School at City Hall

A Christmas Eve cantata by the Christian Sunday school will be performed at City Hall. Admission is ten cents.

Christian Sunday School City Hall

Brackenridge Coal and Wood Delivered at Low Prices

Advertises hard and soft coal and cord wood in any quantity to suit purchasers. Prices given as low as possible. Includes a brief note on Dr Marvin's Cough Elixir and a humorous anecdote from a New York Sun cartoon, plus a Detroit Free Press quip about a country ball.

Brackenridge Detroit Free Press

Two of the Finest Heifers Sold for Christmas Treat

Two of the finest heifers imported from Europe have been sold to Albert Loos by Hugh Campbell and will be butchered for Christmas. They are fat and plump, and while it seems a pity to kill them, Albert insists on offering something extra nice for Christmas for his customers.

Europe Albert Loos Hugh Campbell Albert

A Surprise for Christmas Gift Offer by The Home Journal

The Home Journal publishers announce a three month free trial gift to readers who send their address and three 2-cent stamps. Regular price is $1.00, so readers are urged to act quickly by writing to THE HOME JOURNAL Buffalo NY.

The Home Journal Buffalo N. Y

Holiday Excursion Rates on C L St L & C Ry

The C L S L & C Ry announces holiday excursion rates between local stations with round trip tickets for adults at one fare, not below 25 cents, and children five to twelve at half the adult rate, not below 20 cents. Tickets on sale Dec 24 25 31 1886 and Jan 1 1887, valid to return by Jan 3 1887.

The Best Salve for All Skin Ailments Sold by A H Frost

An 19th century advert promotes a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It offers 25 cents per box and is sold by A H Frost.

A. H. Frost

Jos. Frederick & Bros Distillers in Harrison Ohio Ad

Harrison Ohio distillers Jos Frederick and Brothers advertise pure rye whisky and purchase wheat corn rye oats and barley at the highest cash price call and see them before selling 018-31.

Jos Frederick & Bros Harrison, Ohio

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