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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
2
This notice explains weekly publication timing Harrison post office second class matter and margin X indicating expired or past due subscription. settlement requested. Signed Walter Hartpence. Thursday Vol XXXVI June 6 1907 No 32.
George Brill, owner of a Cleves grocery and several other properties, has filed to be adjudged a bankrupt in the District Court. Howard Douglass represents Brill in the proceedings.
Mrs W A Axby underwent surgery at Christ Hospital last Friday for appendicitis and withstood the ordeal bravely. She sat up yesterday and expects to return home in two weeks with Dr Withrow attending.
Sol K Gold was reelected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Lawrenceburg last Monday by an 8 to 6 vote. The result extends sixteen years of continuous service, underscoring support for his tenure and leadership in the district.
Mrs J BR Cottrell received a message Wednesday of last week announcing the death of her sister in law, Mrs A H Scott, who had been sick with heart trouble two months. She was about 52 years old and leaves a husband and five daughters. Buried in New Cumberland, W Va.
Merchants show interest in the upcoming Fourth of July celebration here with plans for a long parade line. Efforts aim to include men and boys on foot representing many nations and kinds plus several wild and domestic animals in the procession.
Carl Phares, Attorney at Law. It was a proud day last Saturday for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Phares when their son graduated from the Liaw School of the Ohio Cents as a symbol of the spirit that remains strong in this era. He is now a full-fledged attorney at law and will join his father in the Commercial Tribune Building office.
Government engineer Jones from Cincinnati inspected the Lawrenceburg levee last week to assess repairs after the January flood. A Congressional appropriation of 2000 dollars was made to permanently improve navigation on the Ohio River, with funds usable only if repairs prove beneficial to navigation.
Mrs. Haddock of Market and Washington streets died suddenly while visiting her sister near Cleves. In poor health, she had recently returned home with Mrs. Ezra Guard. Her death caused universal grief among kin and friends. Executor named is Fava Guard in her will. funeral at Guilford, Indiana, at 11 a.m. today. undertaker Fred Durr to handle arrangements.
A jury awarded Thomas Sullivan 550 in damages against Cincinnati Laetonashitrs and Aurora Electric Street Railway Co for a 1905 incident. Sullivan claimed a conductor beat him after alleged insult to the conductor's wife, denying the charge and noting he carried his chickens home injured. Decoration Day at Cleves drew a large crowd with a grand parade, veterans, J O U members from Addyston, and a program including prayers, songs, Lincoln Gettysburg Address reading, and flowers scattered on graves, reflecting strong local participation.
A near fifty members of the G A R Post attended Decoration Day activities in City Hall with the Sons of Veterans Camp and Harrison Drum Corps contributing. The program featured prayers by Rev Lona and Rev Zimmerman, addresses by Zimmer man and Frederick, two quartets, and wreath bearing at the cemetery. Patriotic ladies offered bouquets as children carried wreaths in a ceremonial march. The crowd praised the speakers and music, noting the day’s meaning and the town’s decorum.
A large crowd visited Glen Haven Cemetery on Decoration Day as James Wilson oversees the grounds with strict rules. He keeps the site clean and neatly maintained while warning against loafers and unauthorized visitors on the grounds.
The annual Round Table outing occurred last Friday with twenty two members present. The group departed at 10 a.m. and reached Glencoe after an hour, enjoying a picturesque June day. A grand dinner followed at 2 p.m. and until 6 p.m. guests engaged in rowing, fishing, lounging, and lively conversation, ending in a joyful if tiring afternoon with coffee served by the ladies.
The Miami Valley Chautauqua runs July 19 through August 5 with top speakers and acts from Dr. JF Gunsaulus to Sen. J B Foraker and Bryant. The event expands its educational department with lectures on history economics nature biology and more plus class work in music oratory and domestic science. Address for full program details is F Gillum Gromer 1314 N Main St Dayton Ohio.
The program for the High School Commencement next Thursday evening at City Hall features readings and essays on themes from The Realms of Gold including performances by M. Jane White, Edward Smith, Lois M. Pierce, Mary Viel, Jeanne Maris, Dalton H. Zimmerman, Frances W. Tebbs, Mae Dochterman, Stella M. Heintz, Margare t Schreiber, Albert H. Simonson and Mollann. Presentations include diplomas by Thos. P. Pierce, with choruses and solos by Miss Mollann and Miss Mollaun, plus a benediction by Rev M. G. Long. Class colors Crimson and Pens, flower Crimson Rambler. ushers listed.
June 4 1907 reports from Logan Maryland of social visits and family news. Bertha Seaman and Mildred from Seven Mile visit Mrs Mary McClure for a week. Joseph White and family, Willie, entertainments and calls. Wilson girls move to a new home near Mr Coal. Horses bought by Wilson Renek and George Renek. Mrs John Coal attends sister in law’s funeral in Cincinnati. John Renek’s mule has lockjaw amid heavy rain and mud impacting local poultry and chickens.
The July issue showcases photos of the Colony Club in New York opened recently to cater to society women with comforts once exclusive to men’s clubs. Nearly all leading citywomen are listed as members. Interior decor by Elsie DeWolfe highlights the swimming tank dining room reception room and bedroom among the views.
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