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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1894
Page
2
Printing mark on margins signals time up or due
An X on the paper margin indicates your time is out or about to expire or you owe us on subscription and are urged to settle. Walter Hartpence. Vol XXVI. No.7.
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Walter Hartpence
City Hall lamps kept low for entertainments after dark
On Thursday December 27 1604 officials announce that all oil lamps in City Hall should burn softly to provide light if electric lights fail during events and entertainments.
Christmas Supplement Wishes Readers Joy and Good Cheer
Our supplement offers holiday wishes and earnest goodwill from the News. It promises to please all classes of readers and create sweet, abiding memories of the holiday season.
Presbyterian Church Pulpit Vacancy Clarified
A Cincinnati report about Rev. Cathcart resigning the North Presbyterian Church pastorate is incorrect as he is not married. Rev. W Carson will declare the pulpit vacant next month. the Presbytery has chosen him to perform the duties of dissolving the pastorate and announcing the vacancy, per Presbyterian custom.
Revival Meetings Close at Christian Church
Rev C A Freer led three week series at the Christian Church ending Sunday night with 23 converts joining the church. The meetings were praised for Freer clear plain presentation and good impact on church and community.
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C. A. Freer
Christian Church
Obituary Note for Mrs. Mettler at Local Church Funeral
The funeral for Mrs. Mettler was held Friday afternoon at her residence. Wm Carson led the service with Rev G L Tufts assisting, and the Presbyterian Church choir provided singing. Undertaker Slate officiated. Her many friends attended despite an incomplete obituary notice. a full notice will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Mettler
Wm. Carson
GU. L. Tufts
Presbyterian Church
Slate
Death of Mrs Bode Prominent German Born Widow
Mrs Bode aged over seventy died last Monday after a long cancer illness. Born in Baden Germany in 1822 she came to the United States aged 29 and settled first at William Bede then Miamitown. She lived with Mr Crets family, two children from marriage surviving. Funeral held at the house with Rev G L Tufts, remains buried at Miamitown.
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Bode
Je Crete
Grand Musical Treat by Apollo Quartet at City Hall
The Apollo Quartet gave a fine concert in City Hall last Saturday, drawing our city’s best audience and earning hearty encores though electric lights failed during the finale. The troupe included Colynes D Dryer first tenor George Taylor second tenor A Sharp baritone Jos P Byers, violinist Miss Calkins, all praised as true artistes.
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City Hall
Apollo
The
Colynes
D. Dryer
Enor
George Taylor
Tevor
A. Sharp
Jos. P. Byersmene
Miss Calkins
Delightful Musicale at the Dair Residence
The residence of Will Dair hosted a large audience for a delightful musicale by the Presbyterian Vocal Society. The program featured choruses and instrumental pieces including The Fatal Wedding and Old Kentucky Home, with Miss Pearl Meade and Miss Alice Side performing, and Rev. Wm. Carson giving a brief talk and presenting Mrs. Waer Hartpence with a silver tea set as thanks for her choir leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Dair
Nannie
Presbyterian Vocal Society
U. K
Blue Bell Mazourko
O. K. Clad
Christmas Eve Quiet in Town Highlights Calm Holidays
On the eve and day of Christmas there was little drunkenness observed and police services saw minimal demand. The absence of disturbances marked a peaceful holiday period for residents and authorities.
Electric lights enhance rear alleys for night promenaders
The street lighting behind Dr. O. R. Williams' residence is praised as very nice for those who stroll the byways after dark.
Library Board Thanks Hartpence for Gospel Unity Copy
At a meeting held on the first Friday evening the Library Board voted thanks to W. R. Hartpence for donating his work The Unity of the Four Gospels to the Library.
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Library Board
W. R. Hartpence
A Pretty Gift From The News Company
The News staff received handsome panel pictures prepared by Gooree A. Tepre and Gr Pacritt for a Christmas gift to customers. The gift aims to offer a beautiful picture as a valued token of thanks and appreciation, crafted for holiday delight.
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Gooree A
Pacritt
A Pretty Good Record of Mr Freer’s Ministry
During eight months of service Mr Freer has baptized fifty four persons organized a church at Brizht added a baptistry and small addition and helped Macedonia congregation arrange for a new church edifice The article notes the positive impact of his tenure and the congregation’s plans.
Two Enterprising Firms Showcase Aggressive Advertising
Rival firms Moeller and Fischer photographers and Resor and Barrow druggists face stiff competition from two aggressive advertisers. For ten days a well-dressed promotional wagon traversed the countryside, delivering printed circulars and boosting brand visibility. The campaign clearly paid off with increased trade.
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Moeller & Fischer
Resor & Barrow
Complimentary Missive Praises Carson Lecture on Ingersoll
Major C H Blackburn writes from Cincinnati in 1894 praising W A Carson Harrison Ohio for a lecture titled Bob Ingersoll. He calls the address valuable unanswerable and a dangerous weapon against Ingersoll ism, saying it will delight Christian readers and sway wavering followers.
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Cincinnati
Pec
Wa. Carson
Harrison, Ohio
Srr
Bob Ingersoll
C. H. Blackburn
Christmas Celebrations Across Sunday Schools
Sunday schools held Christmas events on Monday or Sunday afternoons with cantatas, songs, and recitations. Santa Claus appeared at multiple locations including J. S. Bettell as Santa, George Barrow, and other volunteers distributed candy and nuts. Churches across M E, Christian, U B, Presbyterian, German Protestant shared festive programs and treats for children.
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M. E
Santa Claus
Bettell
Christian Church
George Barrow
U. B
Presbyterian Church
The Biggest Boy on Earth and His Loud Drum
A small boy with a new drum makes extraordinary noise, delivering more sound than a squad of men could from artillery. The vivid claim highlights the boy's astonishing musical impact and humorously crowns him as remarkable.
Mrs Gates Dies At Her East Broadway Home
Mrs Leonard Gates, a respected longtime resident and German Protestant Church member, died last Thursday at her East Broadway home. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon officiated by Rev Lamm with many friends in attendance.
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East Broadway
Leonard Gates
Our
Lamm
Edgewood School Entertainment Delights Local Audience
The Edgewood school held an entertaining program Friday directed by teacher Greenly Hansen. Pupils performed with extra numbers from Mrs Lew Wood and Miss Leila Brosey among others while Mt Hope and New Haven string bands supplied music. Santa Claus distributed fruits and candies to children as 269 seats filled the schoolhouse.
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Edgewood
Greenly Hannsen
Lew Wood
Leila
Hattie Brosey
Carrie Freeman
Lulu Kolb
Edith Cone
Dave Oyler
Will
John Hann
Joe
Eri. Brosey
Mt. Hope
New Haven
Santa Claus
Holidays and visits fill Harrison Hill community
December 24 1894 reports Jacob Donaworths brother and wife from Kentucky spending holidays in the area. Brickner's Brigade called on Herman Hans on Walker's line. Pinhook school Friday evening event well attended with teacher Gus Roser providing a treat. Otto and Frank Kiefer of Cincinnati visit sister Mrs Teman at F M Swalen. Mrs John Haas of Harrison visits sister Mrs Teman on Sunday.
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Jacob Donaworth
Kentucky
Brickner
Herman Hans
Walker
Pinhook School
Gus. Roser
Otto
Frank Kiefer
Cincinnati
Wm. Teman
F. M. Swalen
John Haas
Harrison
Teman
Oyster supper and local notices from Rockdale
December 18 1894 Rockdale reports Iva Doty and Bessie Stephens home from Moore s Hill College. An Ottwell Chapel oyster supper is praised as a grand success. Henry Mortached and Ella Case wed last Wednesday. Timber for the bridge lies on the ground, framing not yet begun. John Doty visited Moore s Hill. a new roof for Oil Well Church is anticipated from supper proceeds. Barrow drove through town in a new rig.
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Iva Doty
Bessie Stephens
Moore’s Hill
Ind
Ottwell Chapel
Henry Mortached
Aventon
Ella Case
New Trenton
John Doty
Oilwell Church
Barrow
Dentist Dr Goodwin Bound Over In Ohio Licensing Case
Dr C F Goodwin appeared before Mayor Ingersoll at Cleves on a charge of lacking a certificate to pull teeth. Dr Bauer of this place swore the warrant. Testimony from Rev W Carson A F Burk Dr Armstrong Brookville dentist J W Leahy of Cincinnati and others preceded a prompt disposition. The mayor bound the doctor over and released him, with the outcome as Goodwin expected.
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C. F. Goodwin
Ingersoll
Cleves
Ohie
C. A. Bauer
Goodwin
Rev. W. Carson
A. F. Burk
Armstrong
Brookville
J. W. Leahy
Cincinnati
Alma Joyce and Tudie Joyce to stay with Morris at Seven Mile
Venice notes mention Alma and Tudie Joyce visiting I. K. Morris at Seven Mile for a few days this week. Also reported: Ross Cone’s new house is complete and a wedding rumored soon.
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Alma
Tudie Joyce
I. K. Morris
Seven Mile
Ross Cone
Ray Gorbold
Cedarville
Dayton
Mary Land
Richmond
L. G. Bevis
N. Wade
Butler County Ritle Society
Whimster
Oklahoma
Crepe Tissue and Decorated Goods at Reduced Prices
Prices slash on crepe tissue in multiple colors at Sefton's and at Rupp's. A line of box paper, tariff off, and best headlight oil at low prices. Inquiries for two cottages with Mrs Cheetham. News weekly at Postoffice and Dan Yeager's store. See Geo Knopfle for stock at State and Water streets Harrison.
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The
Postoffice
George Ashby
Dan Yeager
Geo. Knopfle
State and
Water Sts
Harrison
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve offered with guarantee and price
The advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, and many skin conditions with a money-back guarantee. It notes a 25 cent price per box and sales by Resor & Barrow, dated o 26 45.
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Bucklen
Resor & Barrow
San Angelo realtor touts Chamberlain's Colic Digestive Remedy
Ira P. Wetmore, a leading real estate agent of San Angelo Texas, endorses Chamberlain's Colie Cholera and Diary 1 Remedy as a perfect cure for colic or dysentery in his family. He says his outfit is incomplete without a bottle at home or on trips and notes it is for sale by Resor & Barrow, Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira P. Wetmore
San Angelo
Texas
Resor & Barrow
Home Seekers Excursions by Baltimore & Ohio South
The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway offers home seekers excursions to Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana at a single round trip fare. Departures are on June 5, July 5, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6 and December 4. Tickets are valid twenty days with stopovers in the selling state. Contact an agent or C P McCarty, General Passenger Agent, St. Louis, Mo, for rates and details.
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Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Valley of
C. P. McCarty
General Passenger Agt
St. Louis
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