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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
3
A faded miscellany records train times east and west with Standard Time notes, a West Side event, a shoe store promotion, a baby announcement, local opinions on streets and council actions, and several brief ads and society snippets including Miss Alice Roosevelt at Latonia races and John Barrow joining a design firm.
A crowded weekend of visits and hometown news from Harrison with Miss Millie Dolpher, Noah Wright, Edward Martin, Cllen Dair, Miss Zetta Yeager, Bur ton M. Cox, Paul Tebbs, Frank Grayson, Vergie Rennekamp, Anna Cunningham, Mrs. Geo. Kater, John Knopfle Jr., Florence Wayne, Cornelia Smith, Mrs. Frank Grayson, John Pfotzer Jr., and others. Local farewells, trips, and small events weave a snapshot of community ties and backcountry travel. The piece highlights charity activity by Rev. J. Wolverton Slade and various family outings at Camp Washington and Martinsville Springs, plus a note on a postmaster salary increase.
Straw hats cleaned and renewed by B. F. Clayton barber. First class work at reasonable prices. Located one door east of Henry and Schmidt's bakery in Harrison. Presbyterian Church choir reorganized under David B. Dick. a recent strawberry social netted 18.00 to help build the choir box with new members and planned special music at each service.
The Odd Fellows will hold memorial services at the German Protestant Church on Broadway next Sunday evening at 7 30. Rev Baum of Cincinnati will deliver an English address and Rev Mueller will speak in German. A bus loaded with members will take flowers to place on graves in Glen Haven andist Cemeteries.
After a long illness, the mother of D R Merrill died Tuesday at her son James's home about four miles east of town. She was 87, described as a loving faithful mother. Undertaker Blete will have charge of arrangements.
A local clothier Jos Stecker offers free large dust pans to his lady customers next Saturday as a token of appreciation. In exchange he asks flowers for decoration of his store, a first come, first served gift to women shoppers. The piece also notes a Missionary Society meeting with speakers and topics on religions of Japan and objects of missionary work.
George Hahn of three miles northeast faced a surprise visit from about 35 friends and relatives on Sunday morning. They arrived with baskets of food, delivering a big country-style dinner of strawberries ice cream cake and more. Attendees included C. G. Hahn and family Richard Whipple and family Geo Whipple and family Mrs. C. Whipple and children Mrs. Sykes and daughters Grace and Edna Chas Hahn Jr and wife E Seal and granddaughter grandma Dunsbach grandpa Bogart Len Bogart and family Jacob Hahn. A local ad line follows.
The Whitewater Township Schools hold the fourth annual commencement at Berea Church on June 13 evening under Principals F S Boldrey and Edna W Truitt. The class includes Charles E Little Mamie A Erhard Elizabethown Edith L Hopping Geo E Hopping and Lloyd Estell Elrod Berea.
The Times Star notes the farewell recital of Carl M. Gantvoort at the Grand Opera House and reports his plan to study grand opera in Europe with renowned coaches. It highlights his early violin training, voice studies since age 15, and performances for famous artists in Cincinnati, including Marie van Zandt and Campanari, as he prepares to pursue higher training and a future as a leading soloist.
Village of Harrison Hamilton County Ohio passes an ordinance prescribing marshal duties. It covers attendance at meetings keeping council chamber orderly managing the corporation prison at twenty cents per meal, opening the public hall for fifty cents, reporting hall damage, keeping sidewalks ice free and grounds neat, ringing the curfew bell, removing dead animals, and effective date. Signed June 2 1905 by Mayor Frank Bowles and Village Clerk EK M Burk.
The Calico Bass Fishing Club offers a liberal reward for the return of a skiff lost last week south of Harrison. Notify Peter Ebertz to claim the reward.
A vintage tablet form remedy, marketed as giving golden health and renewed vigor. Claims aid for constipation indigestion liver and kidney troubles pimples eczema impurities bad breath sluggish bowels headaches and backaches. Sold for 85 cents a box by Hollister Drive Company Madison Wisconsin.
An 181 acre farm two miles east of New Trenton Indiana offered for sale with a six room house two bank barns two springs two cisterns ample fruit and good fencing. Terms described as easy. Listing by Geo A Biddinger Harrison Ohio agent. Also Wiedemann's Standard eager Beer on draft at Ebertz Hotel.
The text advertises a patented steel cut process that removes chaff to reveal full mocha and java flavor. It claims Guatemala coffee is sought after for its consistency, strength, and quality. It emphasizes a brand voice promising a coffee for particular people.
Platform stock scales offered for sale at very cheap price. Call on or address C Schairer for purchase details and arrangements.
By the undersigned, the notice lists numerous acre amounts and town parcels followed by an auctioneer and real estate agent address in Harrison Ohio. It advertises bringing wool for sale with Jos. Cox offering the highest market price.
Residents in Harrison reflect on changes as the community settles into a calmer era after a period of unrest and grumbling. Observers note a shift in attitude, suggesting a new dawn may be near.
C F Collier of Cherokee Indiana suffered severe kidney disease with backache headache and depression. After using Electric Bitters he reports full recovery and urges others with weak kidneys liver or stomach to try the tonic. Guaranteed by druggists at 50 cents.
A young German friend dislikes sauerkraut at their house and stored thirteen barrels last year as a precaution against sickness.
The fountain in front of City Hall will be running going forward as visitors notice its modest yet admired presence.
Wanted by Chicago Manufacturing House for assistant in branch office. Trustworthy with local territory knowledge. Salary 18 dollars weekly. Permanent position. No investment required. Business established. Previous experience not essential. Address Mgr Branches 323 Dearborn St Chicago. 035
D L Gregory of Hope Texas reports quick cure for a bad sore and says the salve is fine for sore eyes. The advertisement touts Bucklin’s Arnica Salve as effective for cuts burns ulcers fever sores and sore eyes with a 25 cent price at all druggists.
A visitor experiences Was Ist's a fairyland style illusion gallery with transforming portraits and sensations. It includes The Haunted Tower The Rocking Floors The Magic Swing and a dizzying Ride. The Bumps finale provides safe, varied thrills for all ages and great value.
S J McCormick, now U S Deputy Mineral Surveyor at Bliss Station Idaho, recounts years of severe hip and backbone pains from bladder stones and kidney gravel. After using Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy of Rondout New York he says he was completely cured.
A fine carriage a rubber tire phaeton a rubber tire runabout and an open buggy are offered at a bargain. Call on or address W J Bauer for details.
In a testimonial style note a Cearfoss resident, William Myers, recounts severe consumption suffering and credits J King's New Discovery with a rapid, complete recovery after vain trials with medicines and doctors. The ad promises prompt relief for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and related ailments with trial bottle offered.
The Deutsche Protestantische Euchre Club held its annual outing last Sunday at Winona Camp. About thirty members enjoyed a pleasant time along the river bank, frolicking like children just out of school.
WM Slete announces purchase of a rubber-tire hearse and rubber-tire ambulance to enhance service in Harrison Ohio. He can be found at Frank Yeager's livery and sale stable during the day or evening for undertaking calls.
Travel deal from Chicago to Portland offered by Wisconsin Central Railway with Pullman sleepers free reclining chair cars and a la carte meals. Ticket agents will write routes via Chicago and St Paul. inquire Ira F Schwegel T.A. Cincinnati for details.
An early 20th century style advertisement promises relief for bowel and stomach ailments. It touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a sure cure for headaches biliousness costiveness and related issues, claiming guaranteed relief for only 25 cents.
Big Four routes offer special fares with varied limits for 1905 events. Ohio Sunday School Association convention to Canton and return at one fare plus two cents. Indianapolis event at one fare plus note. dates in June. Also outdoor Turnfest events with large torchlight parade and 3,000 uniformed men, with June travel windows. Milwaukee and Put-in-Bay trips listed. Niagara Falls and Toronto conventions included. Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias and Imperial Shrine posts. Details from Warren J. Lynch, Gen. Pass and Tkts Agent, Cincinnati.
Marshal Winters reported 2.00 dollars received from the sale of dirt. The council adjourned after the brief session.
A Kal kanska resident testifies that Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy saved him from Bright's disease. He says his son, treated with the same remedy for a fever sore, recovered. The ad notes the product sold by druggists for one dollar or six bottles for five dollars.
A rattling inning game at Whitewater Park last Sunday afternoon drew big crowds in private boxes and bleachers. The Whitewater Victors toppled the Peppertowns 14 11 as Ed. Hine umpired fairly. A kickoff kick sparked a momentary flare, then play resumed smoothly. The Harrison Ramblers meet Miamitown next Sunday for another eagerly awaited contest.
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