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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates of three months four dollars six months five dollars and one year one dollar. Subscriptions are payable in advance and the paper is printed every Wednesday. A margin X signals expiration or debt and readers are urged to settle. Walther Hartpence appears as the printer with volume thirty three and issue number thirty one.
On Thursday June 5 1902 the Knights of Pythias Lodge announced it will arrange next Monday night for the observance of Memorial Day. The plan centers on a formal gathering with prayers and commemorations to honor fallen comrades.
The newspaper will publish fifteen thousand additional copies over the next two weeks, reaching readers worldwide. Superintendent T. P. Pierce and his team of teachers are praised for their performance, with likely no changes in public school staffing this year.
The Board of Health met Tuesday evening and reviewed pills covering the cost of eradicating the smallpox epidemic, now a thing of the past. The board deserves special praise for their excellent work.
Dr John Axby received the nomination for Sheriff at the Dearborn county primary held last Saturday. The nomination is considered equivalent to election, making his change of residence effectively imminent. It was a good selection.
Ora M. Shepard, wife and daughter Inez, of New York, with Mrs. Lida Golthwaite, arrive this morning to visit their old home. Mrs. Shepard is remembered as Miss Connie Clark, and the party will receive a warm welcome.
The C. L. and A. Electric Railway Company released an attractive booklet with views from along the line and advertisements from leading local business men. The publication is praised as a tasteful promotional effort, with Mr Hooven earning credit for its quality.
The candidate from Dearborn county, Tebbs, was defeated by Enoch McElfresh by 108 votes in last Saturday’s primary. Tebbs accepts the loss philosophically, asserting it will not affect his business or leisure. He honors his opponent, though believes Tebbs remains trusted by the people.
The Cincinnati Seating Company reports orders totaling over 23000 with delivery in two months. Demand covers church, school and opera furniture and may require plant enlargement and a larger workforce. Payroll exceeds any local enterprise, marking the factory as a definite boon to Harrison.
The last tribute of respect was paid to John Perrine last Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock on Water street. A chair led by Mrs. J F Tebbs offered songs and Rev M L Buckley spoke consolation and warned listeners to be ready for the Son of Man. Pallbearers carried the form from the home to the family who loved him as husband and father. Our sympathies are with the sorrowing relatives.
In April issue we profile the Cincinnati Seating Company now establishing in Harrison. Finley Brooke and associates break from a price‑gouging church furniture trust to build a large factory with 40 000 to 50 000 square feet, a new dry kiln, a sawmill, a foundry, and plans for a major expansion drawing timber from White Water Valley and employing 100 plus workers, boosting local economy and urging more manufacturing to the area.
The twenty second annual commencement program is scheduled for City Hall tonight. It features speakers Rev M L Buckley Supt H C Minnich and Dr O W Grubbs, musical selections by Mr Tebbs and Mr Mayer, diplomas presented by Dr Grubbs, and an overall motto Tibi SeriS with red and white colors and jaqueminot rose.
A Harrison Ohio group of local businessmen and merchants including bankers grocers builders and professionals along with J P Mettler mayor and others sign a document endorsing the Cincinnati Seating Company for public confidence and patronage as reported by the Harrison News.
Thanks for the invitation to the High School Commencement this evening. The note expresses appreciation for Miss Alta E Hawk and the graduating class and wishes them many years of happiness in the life they have begun.
Tuesday morning the alarm of fire summoned fire companies to John Reiner's slaughter house. The blaze was confined to the smoke-house and most of the hams there were burned.
J. M. Braley sells the local grocery to Morris Nabergall of Cincinnati and departs for Cincinnati. Mrs. Braley will run the store for now. The Braleys leave behind many friends who regret the move from Harrison.
Godfrey A Clause aged 69, formerly of Delhi and now a Cincinnati resident, died at 11 o clock last Thursday night. Funeral at 11:30 Sunday from Bright Will Sete in charge of interment. Burial from Bright Presbyterian Church with Rev Bering and Rev M M Rankin officiating. Services held also at his Ludlow Avenue home in Cincinnati Sunday morning.
In Old Kentucky Hillman Tebbs eldest son of James Tebbs married Miss Mina Penny last Sunday afternoon at the home of Jerome Immerman in Dayton Ky Reverend Jones of Bellevue Dayton Church officiating They will reside with Mr and Mrs Al Oyler for the present The couple are regarded as excellent young people and well wishers extend joy in their new relation
James A. Graft has been named the lawful representative for Hugh Campbell’s heirs in Ireland. After debts and legacies are paid in the United States, about 140 000 to 150 000 dollars will be available for distribution to John Boylan and other Irish heirs near Belfast in Tyrone. Graft obtained appointment through attorney D J days ago.
The Persephone Club held its final meeting of the year at the Misses Converse home last Saturday. Members heard papers on Leonardo da Vinci by Martha White and Rafael by Maury Dobell, with readings from Michelangelo by Keith Converse. Attending were Mrs. W. W. Davison and numerous Misses including Elizabeth Bowles Mary Curran Mary Dobell Maud Marvin Sallie Wescott Edith Arnold Martha White Jessie Cone Edith Converse Bertha Converse Alice Nickles Ruth Hutson Nellie Curran and others.
A Chambersburg reader credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with curing her after six months of illness tied to hay fever and asthma. The ad touts it as a safe cure for throat and lung diseases and promises trials at West Side Drug Store. It also promotes Dr King s New Life Pills for constipation and better digestion with a coastal India temple reference.
An ad advises readers on proper eyewear and cautions against unsuitable lenses. It invites readers to visit the shop for an honest evaluation and to confirm they have the right lenses, warning that wrong lenses can cause harm.
The Harrison High School Alureni anticipate a delightful meeting tomorrow evening. Albert Loos’ meat store decorations on Decoration Day attract strong praise for their beauty. Herman G. Lohaus designed the front display, earning universal admiration.
Old Town Virginia resident R N Bevill says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve fully cured their daughter of a bad scald. The salve is praised for cuts burns bruises boils ulcers eruptions and piles. Available for 25 cents at West Side Drug Store.
Two high scoring games featured Harrison players Tanner Haaschauer and Loos Weston as pitchers. Morning game ended 14 to 5 with strong catching and pitching. Bellevue Browns capitalized on a ninth inning error to win 2 runs, final 2 to 1. Tie All Stars were shut out 8 to 0 by Harrison.
An old advertisement urges readers to "hustle to keep in the swim" and touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for slipping down the ladder of prosperity, with a testimonial attributed to Dr. C. Huber.
The Advance Club held its semiannual open meeting at Mrs. Robert A Bowlby's home featuring a program of mazurka vocal selections piano solos and a talk on Cuba by Miss Anna Logan of the State Normal at Oxford. Refreshments followed. List of members and guests includes Mrs Geo B Goodhart Mrs May Smith Davie and several others.
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