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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
2
Walter Hartpence, editor and proprietor, lists subscription terms for three, six, and twelve months with prices in advance. The paper is printed weekly on Wednesdays and mailed as second class. A margin X on the paper wrapper signals expired or delinquent accounts and urges settlement.
The Miami Valley Chautauqua near Franklin starts tomorrow with expected huge attendance as many have secured tents, signaling strong local interest in the event.
In Harrison a scene of varied scrap offerings lures shoppers seeking odd items. A neighborly remark hints that if local sources cannot satisfy, one can be directed to other venues to obtain any scrap desired.
John Barnes aged 70, long time mill operator in Colerain township near Groesbeck, founder of Barnesburg post office, was moved to the public ward of City Hospital Cincinnati after a paralysis attack and declining health. His relatives are noted as influential county figures.
Harrison residents pledge full support for a benefit concert to aid Burris Foster who is ill with lung trouble. Whitewater Lodge No 200 K of P and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers organize the event. Citizens are urged to buy tickets to assist the charity.
Fred Schlaudt returned from the regular army after three and a half years in Co. 46 Coast Artillery. He spent spare time at military school and earned high honors. Now on a thirty day furlough awaiting assignment, he expects to serve as electrical engineer at Fort Constitution in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
The West Harrison Council refused Jas A Graft’s contract for lights and water so he shut off supply. Neighbors plan to furnish both independently of Harrison plant. The matter has become highly legal and unsettled with a long fight anticipated.
The thirty sixth annual reunion of the Miami and Whitewater Valley Pioneers will be held at Whitewater Park on Saturday August 2. Memorial services for deceased members John F Follett David H Pottencer Dr John Swales John Perrine and Mrs Elvira Jane Hartpence will be held. Hon Judson Harmon of Cincinnati delivers the principal address. Memorial prepared by Hon John James Pratt historian. Society officers elected include President Hon H L Cooper Clever Vice Presidents Enos Hayes Joseph Cilley Cleves T E Sater Prestor Dr J A Collins Lawrenceburg Francis Hollowell Harrison Treasurer D H Jessup Harrison Secretary D W Gwaltney Cleves.
Billy W a seasoned race horse with a seventeen year track record fell dead from heart failure after finishing a two out of three heat match at the Carthage Fair Grounds. Owned by Austin & Bell the bay gelding had lowered the half mile pacing record to 1:023 and was beloved across county fairs. Macke won the first heat, Billy W the second, then the driver did not hear the bell and Billy W collapsed while turning to report to the judge.
John Matsenbaugh Sr. aged 65 years 2 months 19 days died at 10 50 p m Thursday night after a several months illness at his East Water street home Harrison mourns one of its oldest respected citizens He was a devoted family man and respected for honesty and integrity The funeral was at his home with Rev M L Buckley and Rev T D Moore leading prayers hymns were sung and the burial was in Glen Haven cemetery He left a wife Annie Estill four children and many relatives and friends Also surviving are siblings and extended Campbell family members The deceased was born in Canal Dover Indiana on April 14 1837 and began carriage blacksmith work at 14 He later moved to Crittenden Kentucky before settling in Harrison in 1878 to work for Campbell Corn Drill Co for nearly three decades
Thomas Pursel aged 95 died at his daughter Mrs N L Byram's Indianapolis residence after a hip fracture two weeks earlier. Born in 1807 in what is now Dearborn County, he was one of Indiana's earliest settlers and a Miami University alumnus. Surviving children, long residence in Indianapolis, and a long career from early river trade to city life are noted. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The old town kept the 4th quiet as temperatures neared 92 in the shade and 900 in the sun. Crowds stayed home or cooled off at rivers and woods while Sam Barrow’s fireworks drew a large crowd. Many residents left town and next year’s plans remain uncertain.
City Hall hosted the first summer union services last Sunday evening with Revs Moore Buckley and Yule in attendance. Buckley delivered a sermon on What think ye of Christ to a deeply engaged audience as singing impressed. Weekly union services are planned each Sunday evening throughout the summer and all are invited.
Col Burkam writes July 6 urging towns to own water and light plants. He cites Kissimmee Florida as example, noting it is no larger than Harrison and owns its electric light plant, allowing the city to light itself free of charge by using revenue from private consumers.
City Electrician Eler presented the annual report to Council showing street lights cost 7.56 dollars per light for the year ending June 1, with nearly 4000 dollars in improvements added to the plant. The plant is city owned and private ownership would cost 85 dollars per light per year, saving 77.44 dollars per light under public operation.
In Od Town Virginia R 2 Bevill writes of a child cured by Budlen’s Arnie salve for a severe scald bead with claims it heals cuts burns bruises boils ulcers and piles. The item notes convenient availability at West Side Drug Store for 40 cents.
Public sale on July 30 1902 offers a 138 68 acre farm in Harrison township Hamilton County Ohio with dwelling barn and outbuildings 54 acres in Whitewater township appraised 650 and a two story brick building corner of State and Water streets Harrison Ohio occupied by a furniture store plus a two story brick residence nearby in center of Harrison Ohio appraised 400. Court order in case 119503 sheriff Thomas S Taylor terms: one third cash at sale one third in one year and one third in two years with notes and mortgage.
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