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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1901
Page
2
FICH-Rowles' Block on the 2d floor lists subscription terms for the Harrison paper. It notes prices for three months six months and one year with advance payment required. The paper is printed each Wednesday and entered as second class matter at Harrison post office, volume ZXXNL.
A lighthearted note suggests a year long Harrisonins subscription as a Christmas gift for an absent friend at one dollar yearly. A brief obituary states David Swales died yesterday after months of illness, with funeral details not yet learned. The writer mocks wartime boasting by officers and hopes for relief from their self importance.
David Pottenger died at his home near New Haven on Saturday morning at age 76. He was well known through the surrounding country with many friends. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the New Haven U B Church and burial followed at Glen Haven cemetery. Undertaker Burk had charge. He leaves three children and many relatives and friends.
Last Thursday evening December 19 the Rev W A Ferguson was installed pastor of the Presbyterian church in Manchester Ohio The sermon was preached by Rev B Alderson D D pastor of the Seend Presbyterian Church Portsmouth O The Rev L Richmond of Ironton O gave the urging to the pastor and Miva"}
A reception followed the installation honoring the pastor and his wife. Refreshments were served to the large congregation, with the presence of ministerial brethren from the Presbytery and local pastors from nearby churches.
The initiation team at the Old Fellows Lodge works nightly, keeping busy as seventeen goats have been worn out in six months. The current goat is described as skin and bone, highlighting the strain on the group and their unusual activity.
The wife of John Schering who lived near New Haven died last Friday morning. She was a well known Crosby township citizen, universally loved and respected, and her passing is described as a severe loss to the community.
Mrs M J Tuttle slipped on a door-step while moving from the kitchen to the yard. She struck her left side on the door-sill, wrenched her shoulder, and was bruised, receiving medical attention but suffering greatly due to her advanced age.
Friday a humane act by Miss Bertha Converse earned praise for placing a cedar tree atop the public school. She hung baskets of bread and seed to feed birds, giving the children a merry Christmas through a simple, thoughtful gesture.
At noon yesterday George F. McKasson and Miss Ida J. Hanson were married by Rev. T. Crum of Cincinnati at the residence of J. W. Meeker. Only relatives and intimate friends attended. They will reside in Hamilton after January 1 and will receive many presents as congratulations.
Leroy Tebbs was honored Friday evening by a two part recital led by Prof. Oscar J. Ebrgott in Linton Hall Cincinnati. Tebbs performed But Who May Abide from The Messiah and Why do the Nations Ride to strong praise from a large enthusiastic audience. Mr and Mrs William Campbell of Alexandria Virginia are visiting Mrs Phoebe Howell. They are in good health and enjoyed a brief visit before returning home. Campbell is a leading citizen in Alexandria and both are highly regarded by friends. Those who know Herbert Yeager and wife are confident they will support the four year old son Harry, child of Mrs Yeager by her first husband, and hope no one will interfere with their plans for the boy.
James A. Graft and his team have struggled with irregular arc lights. An electrician could not locate the fault locally before sending an expert from Cincinnati to inspect every inch of the line. The field in the electrodynamo was burnt out, and the expert repaired it. The plant aims for perfect satisfaction, even from a sick bed, to prevent further outages.
Milton Manwaring, renowned Braysville, Indiana fiddler and farmer, was arraigned in Police Court on drunkenness charges. The Dearborn County prodigy, famed for his hand painted neckties and family fiddle tradition, had his Cuban sunset necktie noted as he faced the judge who dismissed the case.
Albert Loos showcased an abundant selection at his store opposite City Hall yesterday and today. Beef halves and quarters, calves, venison hung beside celery and garnishes attracted passers by and drew praise from many visitors and Albert's assistant Charley T.
A brief wedding notice notes the couple, married recently, living contentedly. The report highlights their stable home life and ongoing happiness as the key detail.
Children from the German Protestant Church helped present a Christmas Eve cantata before a full house. Rev Bohnen led the congregation in a festive program as a large crowd enjoyed treats of candy and fruit for each scholar.
The street scene welcomed Er. Kolb enjoying Christmas with friends and hoping to return to work at the start of the New Year. Rev. Alexander R. Todd drew a good audience Monday evening with his second Lecture Course installment titled The Coming Man.
The Senior class presented a program on Friday afternoon at the High School Building. Tennyson centered the event with choruses readings and essays by Curtis C. Wilson Pearl G Campbell Miss Alta E Hawk and Miss Alma Huber. An exhibition of student work followed, with pieces shown at Music Hall Cincinnati.
A circulating rumor claims warrants will be sworn for arrests of individuals who play euchre for prizes, deemed gambling and as unlawful as poker. The notice promises a crackdown with strong warnings echoed by community chatter at the West Side, amid other local promotional notes.
A special program is planned for the first Sunday in the new year Sunday morning January 5. All members are urged to attend this occasion.
Advertises for multiple trustworthy individuals in each state to promote an established, financially solid firm. Offers a weekly $1800 salary plus expenses, paid cash weekly from head offices. Furnished horse and carriage when needed. Requires references and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Manager, 316 Caxton Building, Chicago.
Soldiers from the last war praised Bucklen's Arnica Salve for scratches bruises cuts wounds corns sore feet stiff joints burns scalds boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles. The ad claims it cures and sells for 95 cents at Sam A Barrow's drugstore.
A community notice lists Christmas book selections at Dougherty's Cheap Market in the Phifer Building and advertising at Dougherty's Harness and Shoe Store with repaired goods and services. It promotes thirds of Wheat Flour, candy at the West Side, and assorted wares including watches, organs, bicycles, and guns. A medical testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery claims cure of severe coughs and consumption with a trial bottle offered at Sam A Barrow’s Drug Store.
Turrell Bros store hosted an ear of corn guessing contest six feet tall with prizes for nearest guess. The ear, exhibited in Cincinnati by Campbell Corn Drill Co., contained 49,462 grains, with 1,414 guesses received. Winners were Mrs. P. Fenton 49,446 Miss Carrie V. Fischer 49,419 and William Seheurman 49,539.
The Harrison and Logan township teachers will hold their second institute in West Harrison Hall on January 4, 1902. Everyone is invited. The program includes School Sanitation and Decoration, Europe in the XIX Century, Indiana School Funds, Poets and Poetry of Indiana, and Rural Schools with speakers Mr. McClure, Mr. McManaman, Mr. Nead, Mr. Luz, Maude Hollowell, Mr. Medd, and Mr. Horner across 4th and 5th Institutes.
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