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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
2
Walter Hartpence, editor and proprietor, lists subscription rates and office location. Paper publishes Wednesdays. Harrison post office second class matter. December 27 1906 issue extends New Year wishes and comments on Roosevelt Foraker Brownsville dispute as a public interest topic.
Wesley Wilson died Tuesday evening from stomach trouble after several months of illness. He was one of our oldest and best known citizens and leaves a wife and one child.
A souvenir card from Berlin shows an elderly news vendor on a principal street. It notes a greeting received last Saturday: Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to you and Mrs Hartpence from Mr and Mrs Heroy Tebbs. It extends season’s wishes for health happiness success and a safe return to America.
John Schradin was struck and killed instantly while crossing a track near Hamilton after returning from paying taxes. The Wednesday event occurred as an engine struck him at a crossing, ending his life at the scene.
John Schradin, a wealthy farmer of Alert, Ohio, was struck by a C. H. & D. train led by Engineer Mike J. Ryan and Conductor Wiggins. He died at Mercy hospital in Haulton this afternoon. The Times Star notes he was sober and industrious, unable to see due to a short curve obstructing his view.
The University Mandolin and Glee Club under Edwin W. Glover presents a top concert at City Hall this evening in Harrison. Members are in excellent condition as they aim for higher artistic attainment. Admission is 15 and 25 cents, tickets at Dr Marvin's drug store Citizens Bank or West Side drug store.
The Warsaw Daily Union reports Rev M C Long and Mrs Long leaving Warsaw for Markle and then Harrison Ohio where he will join the Christian Church. After thirteen months in Warsaw he leaves a well regarded pastorate marked by a farewell sermon on Bearing Witness to the Truth. A large audience heard the sermon and Miss Bess May sang. A Saturday evening reception at J R Holbrook’s home honored the couple with over seventy five attendees. A. J. Ginger presented a gift book on behalf of church members. The Longs depart with the best wishes of many friends for future success.
Eight girls and three boys presented a well received Christmas program in a decorated high school room. Supt. Pierce thanked donors, Edwin Huber praised the flag, and Anna Mollaun impressed audiences with singing. The seniors earned high praise for their performance and the event featured readings, choral numbers, and accompanying by Mrs. Bauer and others.
Fire swept Frank Yeager's livery and sale stable early yesterday, burning the office and 24 horses, with the blaze spreading to Joseph Kater's saloon and Billy Wilson's grocery. Firefighters saved lives and fought the cold as losses ran into thousands. Mary J. Ragar, aged 22, died at home after a bout with typhoid fever two weeks earlier. Burial for Mary set for 9 a.m. with Father Eilermann officiating.
Knights of Honor Lodge elected officers last Wednesday night with Joseph Kirk as Dictator and R A Walker as Vice Dictator Abe Loos as Asst Dictator Peter Studt as Reporter John Low as Financial Reporter Geo A Bite as Treasurer John Walker as Guide Jacob Storms as Guardian Edward Schoenling as Sentinel Charles Hofmann as Past Dictator Trustees named Hofmann Cyrus Watkins and R H Walker.
A southbound freight collided with an eastbound train on Christmas Day in Brockville Indiana. Engineer James McEntee and two aboard were killed or fatally harmed. Fireman Frank Morris died while handling oil cans between the tender and boiler. Lam bert Day died, Hite Beesley was dying. McEntee jailed for manslaughter.
A note of gratitude expresses appreciation for substantial favors given by Chas G Hahn, acknowledged by printers who value such assistance highly.
The volunteer fire company Washington tre Comp y No 1 elected officers for 1907. Pres Frank Lehmann, Vice Pres Allison Doermann, Seed y Wi Tyner, Treas Frank Jackman. Chief David Brehm, Asst Chief Frank Lehmann. Hose reel No 1 foreman Wim Schott, Asst John Pfotzer. Hose reel No 2 foreman Whn Tyner, Asst Emmett Cox. Ladder wagon foreman Peter Hahn, Asst Frank Yeager. Engineer Al Doermann, Asst A M Campbell. Janitor Fred Rupp.
Last Sunday night and Christmas were celebrated with a well rendered program. Organ voluntary by Alta Hawk. Hymns and responsive readings. Rev. C W Horn led prayers. Children performed exercises and recitations by Mabel Henry Helen Davison Eva Barrow Alice Henry Eloise Davison. Mrs Bowlby and Mrs Davison provided solos and songs. Offerings followed with the closing benediction by Rev. Horn.
A satirical verse from the New York Herald retells the night before Christmas in a crowded flat. The narrator fumbles with a dumb waiter and milk bottles as chaos and a muddled janitor’s voice mingle with holiday mischief and ordinary domestic bustle.
Mrs George Ashby will entertain the Missionary Society of the Christian Church at her home on Thursday January 3 2007 at 2 30 PM.
Rev C W Hor, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9 1 am and the evening service at 4 pm. The congregation will join in welcoming Rev Long during the evening sermon.
At the Presbyterian Church next Sabbath the morning sermon will be on Retrospect and Prospect. The evening service will be omitted to allow the congregation to join the welcome for the Christian Church's new pastor.
The Burnaven family expresses sincere thanks to relatives and friends for sympathy and kindness after the loss of their husband and father John Sehradin.
Rev. M.G. Lose, pastor, invites members to 10:30 a.m. for The Spiritual Body and 7 p.m. for Open and Closed Doors. These will be the last midyear services. the minister earnestly desires good attendance and cordial attendance.
Charles Dollahan of Harrison Ohio died in Bellevue Hospital New York after a life marked by rise and decline. Once a Berner trial juror he fell into hardship, begging and drift, losing family support yet remembered for his former grace and honesty.
A fragmented ad touts Dr David Kennedy’s kidney liver and blood remedies from Rondout. It markets a “cure” with low prices on overcoats and clothing while urging readers to buy draughts for a trotting stallion and a jack in the county. The language is garbled and sensational, typical of early 20th century classified ads.
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