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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
2
One copy three months two dollars, one copy six months six dollars, one copy one year one dollar. Subscriptions payable in advance. Paper printed weekly on Wednesdays. Entered at Harrison post office as second class matter. An X marks time due or outstanding debt. please settle. Walter Hartpence. Vol. XXXVII.
The present manager W. T. Chambers has been appointed receiver for the Water and Light concern. He is capable and well acquainted with its needs and is believed to be the right man for the place.
A civic note urges organizers to avoid external food stalls and direct all hunger and thirst needs to the stands run by the fire companies. The guidance emphasizes showcasing the fire brigades and ensuring visitors access to refreshments at their managed venues.
The brief visit of Rev. Wm. Carson last Sunday in Harrison brought pleasant moments as he met many valued friends and delivered an excellent talk during the Presbyterian Church service.
Telegrams announced the death of John Stansbury at his Birmingham home. He was about 75, formerly lived near here, and was the brother of Mrs. F.M. Hollowell. His wife survives him and is the twin sister of John C. Biddinger of this place.
The 6th O. V. I. known as the Guthrie Greys will hold their annual reunion on Saturday June 16 at the residence of Thomas Burnett Crestline Avenue Price Hill. Geo W Bowlby a member will attend and the Newsman and his wife are set to receive an invitation while comrade Geo C Jones may also be present for the roll call.
Railroads offer special low rates for the Fourth of July home-coming in our town hailed as among the largest and best in its history. Visitors from far and near will be greeted in Buckeye and Hoosier style and entertained with attractions that justify traveling miles to attend.
Mrs Zed Bonham died at home in Washington Indiana on the 2th of last month after heart trouble. She was 47, mother of three with Luther the surviving child. Funeral held on the 29th at St Pinions Catholic Church. Bonham formerly lived here and many Harrison friends mourn.
John H. Ragar died last Tuesday morning at his home after months of stomach illness that forced him from the butchering trade. He leaves a wife and seven children, all of whom mourn a kind husband and father. Funeral at 8:50 tomorrow from the Catholic Church. Undertaker Will Slete to conduct burial. flowers requested omitted. He was 52 years old. Also reported, St Mary’s Catholic Church in Oldenburg, Ind., burned Wednesday afternoon, a total loss of church and contents. $38,000 building with $5,000 mutual insurance. Father Baron lost vehicles including a fine automobile. Bucket brigade aided by locals saved the village.
Mrs. Albert Kendrick, exhausted by dementia and illness, fatally hanged herself after a sequence of self harm attempts and preparations for death. The coroner ruled death by her own action. Funeral held at her home near Whitewater Park with a Knightstown pastor delivering the address. Baughman and Penny were funeral directors.
The recent visit of Rev. D. R. Van Buskirk brought many happy incidents and blessing to the congregation. He preached both morning and evening at the Christian Church, delivering sermons judged to be grand and uplifting.
Tuesday evening Post reports a police raid on Anna Webster's house led to four guilty pleas to avoid public exposure. Two men from prominent families paid 28 dollars in cash to keep names and two young women anonymous. The defendants used assumed names and vague addresses, with women listed as from Harrison Ohio and Lexington Kentucky. They were released on a bondsman’s bond after pleading guilty.
Judge F C Ampt of the Insolvency Court appointed Victor T Chambers as receiver of Harrison Water and Light Company in a Mouongiahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company suit. The firm's owner absence and $320.20 unsatisfied judgment accompany unsecured claims of about $3,000 and $40,000 in bonds. Chambers, its former manager, will attempt to rehabilitate the plant within a year with counsel Galvin Bauer and Boyce Boyd representing the receiver.
The new firm of Horn and Weston announces readiness to serve with choice meats of all kinds at the old Rosenfelder stand. They invite the public to inspect stock and learn prices, and will supply the country trade from a wagon while keeping only the best cuts.
The ceremony will honor graduates Willette W Brackenridge Alma B Campbell Florence Wayne Ralph R Ross and Hugo A Huber with a large turnout of friends and kinfolks. An alumni reception follows the event, continuing the city’s tradition of enjoyable functions.
The Round Table Club spent a pleasant Friday afternoon at Camp Winona on the river’s south bank. A large bus carried 19 guests including Rev S C Bates and wife, Dr J C Kilgour and wife, John F Tebbs and daughter, and others for boating, fishing, and photos. After a hearty dinner, the group returned home, satisfied with a wonderful outing.
On June 6 1906 farmers report light strawberry and plum crops due to drought. Coddling moth control leads to bandaging and spraying apple trees while mulching new fruit trees is advised. Sweet cherries may be short though piecherries look promising as Lewis Glark hires men to improve roads.
On Decoration Day Rudolph and Wmn Kaiser attended the funeral of Mr Switzer their brother in law. Farmer Mullen hauled logs on the Chris Fox pasture lot near the main road where a mill will be placed soon. Mrs Chas Radenheimer entertained daughters Lizzie Beachum Rosie Peters and Mr Spraul on Operation Day. Kaiser children suffer whooping cough. Rechenbachs host Lewis with their little son and father. Wm Kaiser bought a new driving horse and rode with the girls. Cottingham Hay and family visited. Biddle and family guests of G B Hoppins. Ben Losekamp party Saturday evening well attended with music and refreshments.
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