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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1891
Page
2
Walter Hartpence editor Harrisons Harrisons Post Office second class matter. Office No 8 State Street. Wednesday weekly publication. Advertisements rates per line ten lines make a square. Subscriptions terms three months six months year. Transient ads payable in advance. Notices ten cents per line or each insertion. June 4 1891. শুক্রবার
A large crowd witnessed a fine Memorial Day with superb weather and an imposing procession. Rupp's Cornet Band led veterans groups from City Hall to Garside's Grove, where 93 G A R men, 24 Sons of Veterans, and 23 Catholic Knights joined a florally decorated observance. Col. D W McClung spoke on war causes and outcomes, Rev W Carson praised patriotism, and Rev L E Brown, fatigued by illness, did not speak. The day enhanced the town’s historic reputation and civic pride.
A brief notice explains that an X on the paper margin signals expired time or overdue subscription payments and urges settlement, signed by Walter Hartpence.
Edward A. Thompson, the gentlemanly representative of the Cincinnati paper Chic, visited the town earlier this week in the publication’s interest. He was warmly received by local businessmen and left with a favorable impression of the town and its people.
The North Baltimore community printed a May 28 article praising our town and its improvements. After the Jubilee day crowds, we invite neighbors to visit and promise first class treatment and hospitality.
Paul O. Stensland, T. Thorson and Chas. E. Sellstern, three Chicago bankers, visited last Saturday to view our water works and electric lights. They attended Memorial services in Garside's Grove and praised Harrison for real push and go-ahead spirit, noting Chicago’s size but predicting local boom.
The Pythian Sisters held a social event last Saturday evening under their auspices. The first public entertainment drew a modest crowd but well patronized tables and a lunch stand, earning net receipts over twenty dollars for the lodge.
A first class real estate agency is essential for town growth and satisfaction in transactions. Wm Anthony is presented as the experienced agent who buys and sells all kinds of property and aims to publish his current listings for distant buyers.
Warren K Morehead of the Smithsonian and Harvard University will survey Fort Ancient mounds for the World's Fair. He travels with Jubi Lee Oscar Turrell and R W Mercer of Cincinnati to study the site, preserve skeletons, and reproduce them on raised platforms in Chicago. Morehead will stay a month, with 15 to 20 assistants, extending surveys to Baltimore Fort Hill and Whitewater Valley toward New Trenton.
The Board of Trade has proposals from large firms in other cities to locate a plant here, including a major lock manufacturer. The drive calls on local capitalists to back the effort, join the Board and pledge to help secure the plant, which would employ over a hundred skilled workers plus youth.
A town Board of Trade appeals to land owners to set honest prices on all tracts within a mile of town. Officials say fair valuations unlock manufacturing prospects and attract investors, stressing a business like approach and timely cooperation to secure plants and growth.
The Epworth League plans a lawn fete for Saturday night, inviting community members to attend and enjoy an evening of fellowship and activities. Proceeds and event details are to be announced by organizers.
Charlotte Crowell Geeding Neve, born January 10 1822 near Dent, died May 30 1891 at age 60 4 20. She married Moses Geeding January 14 1840 and bore nine children five sons and four daughters. Widow since 1860 she endured cancer after a throat soreness began January last. Funeral held at Mrs George Foster residence with Rev S B Ricketts officiating.
John B. Cheetham reports that Dr. Armstrong and Billy McCleary of Brookville will open dental rooms in town next week, a development seen as prompting residents to consider leaving the town.
Citizens are urged to attend City Hall for a strawberry and ice cream festival hosted by the local fire company. Proceeds will fund improved fire protection and recognize the firefighters, with every cent going to the company’s betterment.
The article reports Dr Herman presenting medicines claimed to be natural remedies at City Hall with an Indians and whites entourage. Rev L E Brown Jr reportedly relieved of a long standing tapeworm after one dose, passing fifty eight feet of worm. James Lowry allegedly cured of rheumatism and able to work.
June 1 1891 Sharpstown Minnesota reports David Newson's trip to Batesville Inn. Harrison's Joe Stenger visited last weekend. Childrens day planned at Weasley Chapel next Sunday evening. Alma Teetor’s school exhibition pleased patrons. Zion M E Church ladies plan strawberry supper next week. Baptismal services at New Trenton Sunday afternoon. Hopes for a railroad arrival to aid farmers, with Drewersburg peers watching nervously.
Rain fell last Monday as Miss Kila Case returned home Tuesday from Aurora and Harrison. Carrison was well represented here Sunday around 11 o clock. Claud Kauffran came home from Cincinnati last Sunday. Mrs C Kriete visits Richmond relatives this week. KL Rockafellar visits relatives in Lima Ohio. A large hop is planned at Lintz s grave Saturday evening. Max Mueller Panhandle railroad conductor spends his layoff with friends here. Mrs Clara McMath nee Cox formerly of this place now of Salem Indiana visited last Wednesday. Ten Brookville wheelmen en route to Harrison passed Sunday morning. Jaycob Miller tried to see his best girl Sunday but she wasn t home.
Mrs. Amos Jones has been sick for two weeks. Andrew Banks awarded a pension of 12 dollars monthly with 75 dollars back pay. Mrs. Mary Maxwell dies near New London last Friday. Decoration services at Harrison draw many locals. Mr. Sauler of Venice to teach No. 8 school next year. Harrison electric light project noted. Mayor Graft hoped to gain glory. J B Gwaltney and Jackson Shroyer buy new puggies of T Suroyer. Bert Maxwell to teach District No. 3 next year. Great labor convention in Cincinnati. Hope Campbell and Annie Roland attend school at Ada. Mt Pleasant folks fish at Venice last Saturday. Esterbrooks dangerously ill. Shaker ministry recently at Whitewater.
In New Haven Ohio on June 1 1891 the school board settled disputes peacefully. Local ladies tended graves and Mrs Dr Duncan earned a Cincinnati Medical College degree with a 90 average. Community members like Wim Scott Starrin Rev Weber Maggie Conover and L C McHenry are mentioned along with a Ladies Missionary Society event at Thomas Wrights.
The Harrison Brewing Company will be incorporated this week with 30000 dollars in capital stock. Foreign capitalists are expected to take most of the stock as the old brewery is to be overhauled with new machinery and an ice machine costing 10000 dollars. A first class beer maker will head the operation to prevent beer shortages.
Francis Hollowell has recovered from a grip attack. Miss Anna Marsh will be the local delegate to the Epworth League Convention in Cincinnati next week. Dr Mustang Jack, vice president of the Wau Ke Maugh Indian Medical Association, visited Dr Herman last Tuesday and enjoyed a green corn juice dance.
July athletic fest in Harrison features prize drills music dancing and games with refreshments. Old-fashioned celebration with new features and large posters detailing events. Lawn fete next Saturday night at M. E. Church. Country produce at Sharkey's grocery. 24tf
Classified notice lists sale of still and distillery assets by FREDERICK. Also promotes catarrhal deafness cure and Chamberlain remedies with testimonials from De Witt Iowa. Mentions local druggist Will Yeager and circulars from Frank Wortz & Co. Wauson Wisconsin Drawer 1029.
Chas J Newcomb walked four miles through storm to obtain Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for Minnie Carney who was dying from cholera morbus. A half teaspoonful and broken doses restored consciousness and she recovered. For sale by Will Yeager.
An old physician claims a vegetarian cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and all lung ailments and nerv ous debility. He offers free mailed recipes in German French or English with directions to anyone requesting by sending a stamped letter to W A Noyes 820 Powers Block Rochester New York.
Mrs. Frank Whitney and daughter of Cedar Hill visited J A and W F Cox. Chris Holden and wife spent Sunday with her father G E Kolb. Sheep killing dogs discussed after several sheep were slain locally. John Horner and Wilson Miller traveled to Lawrenceburg on Saturday. Annie Horner and Cora Cox attended church at Dover. Jim Cox pursues bee culture. Barley crop expected excellent barring unforeseen events with potential forty bushels per acre.
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