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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
2
Harrison weekly paper lists editor Walter Hartpence and office Bowles Block with contact details. It outlines advance payment terms for three six and twelve month periods and notes Wednesday printing, second class mailing, and a margin mark indicating overdue or unpaid subscriptions.
Thursday January 16 1902 reports Lawrenceburg mayor Will O'Brien chosen as chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee. The note extends congratulations while also noting R E Slater retires as editor of the Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer after twenty five years of service and a quarter century with the paper.
The Maltby Hornaday Company of Cincinnati near Union Trust Building and junior member John P Hornaday closed a deal last Monday for nearly a quarter million dollars of first mortgage five percent gold bonds of the Rock Castle Mining and Manufacturing Company. Pine Hill Kentucky, with a coal output of 500 tons daily, also runs a brick yard producing brick. Pine Hill lies on the Knoxville branch of the L and N Railroad, with markets in Cincinnati and Louisville.
Representative Holliday left Saturday for Washington to draft a bill amending the dependent pension act. The proposal would grant every widow of a soldier twelve dollars monthly even if death results from diseases not contracted in service. He expects smooth passage and support from lawmakers.
A ten year old boy, son of Joseph Geiringer, drowned in the Miami river when ice broke during a skating outing with friends near his home in Miamitown. Rescue attempts failed for hours. coroner Schwab filed a verdict based on the evident facts.
Husbands in Beaver Falls gather amid rising costs from prizes and entertainment in progressive euchre and similar games. They sign a petition urging the Legislature to criminalize playing card games for prizes as a misdemeanor. Representative Bricker leads the effort.
In a jury trial W. O. Winn sued Mrs. Rose Kilers Lamoniel for 50 dollars claiming a commission for leasing her furniture factory. The jury found for Lamoniel, and Winn must pay costs. He may appeal to overturn the verdict.
Elvira Jane Ross Hartpence died at six P.M. Tuesday after a long illness borne with courage. Born January 3 1818 in Cincinnati, she married Daniel B Hartpence in 1836 and joined the Christian church the same year. She devoted wife and mother, aided by Dr Bowles and Dr Cooper during illness. Funeral at the Christian Church at 2 P.M. conducted by Rev Buckley and Rev White with pallbearers Geo Tebbs John Penny George Ashby Geo Bowlby Arthur Currie and Albert Campbell. Funeral director A F Burk.
Evangelist Allen Wilson led a revival at Evangelist Anen-wreor te orang. Through last Sunday 124 conversions were reported with 97 making the good confession and being baptized.
Supt. T. P. Pierce attended the Bethel funeral for Jos. Clare, a retired merchant after fifty years in business. Clare served as Post Master, President of the Improvement Association, Bank Director, and a Republican Central Committeeman.
Comrade A Q Marsh of Winchester Indiana is appointed Pension Agent at Indianapolis. He is Past Department Commander of the Indiana G A R and formerly a member of Congress. Veterans know him as Chairman of the Committee on School Books, noted for thorough reports to National Encampments.
The piece discusses the tightrope editors walk between jokes and selections, churchgoing and hypocritical labels, staying in the office or hustling locally, and wearing old or new clothes. It portrays constant public critique and pressure on editorial choices and personal presentation.
Cincinnati resident Allice Abdon Dunnigan arrived in Hamilton on Wednesday claiming four men attacked her in a room. Police, noting prior drug issues and multiple Cincinnati arrests, doubted her account and sent her to Richmond Indiana for evaluation.
Lillie Hartka the 14 year old daughter of John Hartka born in Harrison October 8 1887 died last Thursday night after months of consumption. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ferguson officiating. Buried in Glen Haven Cemetery under Burk Funeral Co. pallbearers named: Harry Schott Walter Thomas Charles Ford Rollie Ruggles Latham Hawk Will Messick.
The Farm Machinery note shows a half tone of a giant corn ear displayed at the Tri-State Exhibit in Cincinnati by Campbell Corn Drill Co of Harrison Ohio. The accompanying gentleman is Jas Campbell, originator of the Campbell Corn Drill. Mr Campbell began the manufacture of the drill.
Arthur L. Currie received copies of the Manila American, a four page eight column daily in Manila. Capt. James A. Leonard, Bromley postmaster, hosted August Harman and John S. Handy, Civil War veterans, who met for the first time in 35 years and shared a joyous reunion. Harman and Handy served under Leonard in the 524 Indiana Volunteer Infantry.
The family of Frank Richten woke at four o'clock last Sunday to a strong smell of smoke. Investigators found the studding adjoining a chimney in the sitting room on fire from the heat of the grate. The blaze was quickly extinguished with little damage, a narrow escape for the household.
Charles Bowles died Sunday night at Missouri Pacific Hospital in St Louis. His remains were brought home for funeral services at 2 PM at the M E Church with Rev T D Moore officiating. Charley was married and leaves a wife and two children. The other item notes U S Civil Service Commission exams in March and April across states to fill government jobs. About 9 889 got positions last year and up to 10 000 may be appointed this year. Appointments are for life with salaries from 660 to 1200 annually and no political testing.
At City Hall dance last week a Delhi beauty caused a stir by dancing with only her escort. Managers urged propriety as gallerygoers watched, but the flirtation cooled after the gentleman and lady were reminded of decorum. The incident ended with a lighthearted note as the dress was revealed to be worn upside down.
The 70 year old John Wamsler, long service member of the Civil War and the 16th Regulars, has been moved to Betts Street Hospital for better care after weeks of illness. His daughter Lena Wilms and her son Bernard of Louisville arranged admission. sister Eisenheimer in Cincinnati will help bring him home if possible. He served three years in 1861 65 then thirty in the Regular Army earning a monthly $24 plus clothing. He is a member of John Campbell Post G A R and receives support from comrades.
Harrison High School Literary Society schedules Friday June 17 at 2 pm with essays on Rome including The Punic Wars The First Triumvirate and The Fall of Rome along with choruses readings and a Rome versus Greece debate. Students Alma Huber Pearl G Campbell Fern Green and others perform. Beo'y Alice Cary.
The will of the late David W Swales was probated at Lawrenceburg last week. He leaves $20,000 to his widow.
The New Baltimore and Venice Telephone and Telegraph Company was incorporated at Columbus last Monday by George Wabnitz Jr, John Knepfle, Wm. Baughman, T. L. Trew, and J. H. Duncan. The capital stock authorized is $5,000.
Seneca Hancock a 66 year old wealthy farmer from near Rockdale Indiana obtained a marriage license to wed Laura Winuter 60 of 1630 Baymiller Street The couple who have courted for eight years will marry Tuesday afternoon at the home of Rev G B Rob bina Mrs Winter widow of Thomas Winter formerly a reporter on the Cincinnati Times Ohio State Journal notes his wealth despite appearances.
JRoy Winters arrives home Thursday after a three year stint in the regular army. He served with Battery M, 4th U. S. Heavy Artillery stationed at Fort Strong, Boston Harbor. He looks well and reports good health amid warm welcomes from friends.
Ex postmaster John Biddinger of Cheshire field preserves a German made pewter plate saved from a 1776 British raid. The plate, about 150 years old, survived the family escape in night clothes through pressed lines.
Johnny Riechter and his brother Will are warmly greeted in Germantown where they visit Harrison and meet kinfolks for a friendly picnic. R. H. Sherwood of Phoenix Fire Insurance Co. settled with Frank Richter Tuesday for damage from a slight Sunday morning fire, praised for prompt settlement through agent J. W. Tebbs.
An old advertisement for Stum- Ac-Oids claims to cure stomach disorders with fast relief. The copy urges readers to avoid barking and highlights a nausea causing appetite and headaches as symptoms. Sold at West Side Drug Store for 60 cents a pack.
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