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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1891
Page
2
A historical newspaper notice outlines subscription options for three months or one year and advertising rates by square and column. It notes payments in advance, lists The Paper’s second class mailing, and states the paper is printed weekly with a June 11 1881 date.
A margin mark or X on paper or wrapper signals time expired or debt owed to Walter Hartpence. The notice urges settling outstanding subscriptions promptly.
Piles of new lumber on State Street signal local economic growth and progress, reflecting community pride in improved construction activity and potential job opportunities for residents.
If you are not a member of the Board of Trade, go and join it at once, young man. You will not only be benefited yourself, but be placed in a position where you can do the town good.
Present indications show the council will not assist the G A R Post with Memorial Day expenses. West Harrison trustees fulfilled their duty nobly and will receive their reward in due time.
A very important meeting of the Board of Trade will be held tomorrow night at 7 o clock sharp. Every member should be present as a subject of vital interest to our town will be considered and action taken that will benefit every member.
Children’s Day was observed at the Christian Church last Sunday evening with an excellent program by the Sunday school. Recitations solos and class songs delighted the audience with Annie May Freeland Ethel Myers and Ethel Zimmerman singled out for praise as the church was decorated with flowers and flags for a very interesting service.
Washington Fire Company held a midweek festival in City Hall drawing a fair turnout amid a city festival surge. Tickets sold well and receipts reached 45 dollars, earmarked for the fire company treasury to fund necessary equipment.
Commencement next Thursday evening promises an enjoyable program at City Hall. Supt. C. F. Stegmaier has secured top local hitigers to ensure a creditable event, though the hall’s limited capacity leaves many unable to attend.
The Catholic Knights prepare a large Fourth of July celebration in Garside’s Grove with uniformed Knights from Cincinnati and other places. A prize drill, diverse sports, an excellent orchestra, and a brass band will entertain. The organizers promise orderly conduct and a day of fun for all attendees.
Mrs Priscilla Bowles long respected resident of the community died Thursday morning after months of bronchitis. Born October 9 1819 in Maidstone England she emigrated to Ohio at age two with her family. She married Dr John D Bowles April 16 1838 and had six children four surviving. Funeral on Saturday at 10 at home with Rev Wm Carson and Rev L E Brown. burial in Glen Haven.
A Chicago firm Davis & Rankin sent J A Young to discuss a cheese and butter factory. The Board of Trade room drew farmers and locals hopeful for year round milk market. Building would take three months and $5,000 stock subscription is urged now.
Try Cheetham's $2 Rye Whiskey at Central Hotel and sugars, coffees on sale at Sharkey's. W. Anthony offers two cottages for rent. W. Davison & Son sell hardware at bottom prices. Snow Ball flour by Schneider & Co. coal oil lamps by Anthony & Williams. Oxion nerve food via Dora Walker, Harrison Ohio. American Round Washer at W Appiarius grocery led now. Mrs WM Appiarius, Agent.
An elegant photograph of Harrison available at A. M. Campbell's gallery showing City Hall and the Water Works, priced at 25 cents.
At the last Thursday meeting the Council accepted the Library Association’s proposal and agreed to purchase its real and personal property. A City board will govern, residents gain free access, and a levy of three quarters of a mill was approved for maintenance. The library will soon open under new management with expanded stock and popular editions.
Gratitude to all who assisted at the festival hosted by the Washington Fire Company and aided its success. The committee expresses sincere appreciation and notes that help is fully valued by the company.
A citizen argues that uniform house numbering across the town will end confusion and help locate firms by address. The writer insists on prompt action, claiming current reckless numbering harms everyone and urging immediate, orderly implementation.
The Canadian Queen magazine in Toronto offers two new prize competitions with top awards including a pair of Shetland ponies, carriage and harness, a free Europe trip, a first class upright piano, a two week resort vacation, cash, and other luxury items. The publisher notes hundreds of Americans have won prizes in past contests and will send a sample issue upon request with six two cent stamps.
On July 4, the Catholic Knights hold a grand celebration in Garside’s Grove Harrison featuring prize drills music dancing and numerous games with abundant refreshments. New features accompany an old fashioned celebration as posters announce full particulars.
An ad claims an infallible cure for catarrh and deafness from a former sufferer. It promises elimination of nasal discharge, deafness, ringing in the head, mucus in the throat, and hacking cough. It directs readers to write Frank Wortz & Co. in Wausau Wisconsin for dealers.
Promises a large sale of town property empty lots and farm lands by Wm. Anthony. Posters will list pieces and the sale is billed as the largest ever in Harrison. Potential buyers urged to see Anthony promptly to participate.
The National Editorial Association gathers in St Paul Minnesota from July 14 to 17 1891. The article extols St Paul and Minneapolis as thriving northwest centers with Lake Minnetonka nearby, accessible via the Northern Railway and crossing the Mississippi on a stone arch bridge. It highlights Minnetonka Beach and Hotel Lifayette as premier summer resort housing under Eugene Mehl for the ninth year.
Dr William Wales Jr of Logan visited last week and John Cann raised a new barn then. J J Klemm of Franklin county spent days here visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Donagh traveled to Cincinnati for Miss Mary Mitchells wedding. Children Day services were attended at California church. Adam Emsel of Bright called on Geo Wolf. A railroad survey found crude 52 feet to the mile raising depot hopes. Wissel festival set for Thursday evening.
Richard are was at Harrison on business last Saturday. Wheat crop prospects are strong in the area. Rosa Cooley of Cedar Grove attended a meeting at the California Church last Sunday. Bertha Smith had her child baptized at New Trenton M E Church. Mrs Jacobs lost a two year old colt to lightning last Wednesday. Residents attended strawberry suppers at Dreweraburg and Scipio Friday and Saturday. Wesley Chapel hosted a large Children's Day celebration last Sunday night with many children performing and praised highly.
In De Witt Iowa a fifty cent bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy used for whooping cough in a prominent family proved satisfactory and they urged neighbors to try it. Within a week a large rally formed around its popularity led by druggist Mr C V Baxter as the remedy remained the main local recourse for coughs colds croup and whooping cough.
Eupopsy and Electric Bitters are advertised as a universal remedy to improve digestion and banish dyspepsia. The copy claims widespread demand and big savings, urging use for stomach liver and kidney issues. Sold at 50 cents and a dollar at Huber and Sefton’s drug store.
In Dent, Ohio on June 8 1891 a basket social is planned at the M E Church Misses Kate and Carrie Hauer have returned from Columbus Ed Hearn of the Cincinnati police visited relatives Our school closes Thursday with commencement in Westwood Hall Friday night A preconcerted melee occurred after band last Friday night none seriously hurt D M C will meet with Misses Dunn Saturday evening A P Fox obtained a teaching license likely for school we wish him success The item about an alliance or party was mispluralized and a hint of self awareness about judgment is noted
During a heavy rain storm last Wednesday a barn at Cooney Hall's Snow Hill farm was struck by lightning and burned completely. A spring wagon and farming implements were destroyed, with $150 insurance noted. On the same day a horse belonging to widow Jacobs of Johnson's Fork was struck by lightning and killed.
Mrs Garson Isaacs died last Monday morning after a years long illness with consumption at her Market Street home. Funeral services were held yesterday at the residence conducted by Rev Dunkleberger of New Haven, where the deceased formerly resided. She leaves five young children cared for by neighbors who will likely find them a good home.
Mt Carmel Indiana routine notices list residents visiting and moving events. Mr and Mrs William Fogel of Brookville stay a day last week Rev Murrow returns from St Paul and Batesville John Bishop of Brookville visits for several days Addison Lewis at Brookville Willie Bridgeford seeks work in Hamilton Garvey Hamilton family moves from Harrison to Emma Biddinger's house Miss Phebe Jenkins of Penora Iowa expected for visit Brooches Buds and Blossomae theme for Universalist children next Sunday Joe Beard of Seven Mile seen on streets Miss Ola Biddinger to visit College Corner and Oxford commencement W H Senior elected School Examiner Maggie Dickson visiting Noblesville Osville ppleton home from Hanover College.
New TRENTON IND June 8 1891 reports Mr and Mrs John Wildmiage of Harrison visiting relatives Sunday. W McCollough smiles at another little girl. Eva and Harry Cox of Andersonville spend a few days with friends and relatives. Maggie Crouse returns from Connersville for a short vacation. A barn on Snow Hill owned by Mr Hull was struck by lightning and destroyed. Roses in Leora Seeleys yard draw admiration for the seven sisters. A hop dance was postponed to next Saturday night. Seventeen probation members joined the M E Church Sunday afternoon with Rev Ricketts assisting Rev Wolf. services drew a large crowd.
Wm Easterbrooks day burial at taix place services by Rev Dunkleberger. Robert Waite sold sixteen Deering machines. Lizzie Biddinger visited William Simonson. Dan Jessup and wife from Harrison visited Mrs Phebe Wakefield. George Krause claims best corn field in area. Bevis and Pierce to Cincinnati. Pierce visiting Cameron VA. Wim Scott improving. Mt Hope festival band performance. Children’s Day exercises at E Church praised. Rev Bond of Bevis visited Bevis family. Mrs Owen and niece from Westport visited E Agnew. L C Hank and family from Harrison visited John Perlee. Charlie Agnew of Arlington Heights visited parents. A deputy sheriff in town. Children’s Day by U B Sunday school next Sunday eve. Born to Charles Ross and wife a girl. Dr Caley officiated. Rev J H Weber mailed 250 letters, largest batch ever sent locally.
Good report on local industry highlights Harrison manufacturing strength. John Silbernagle Jr at North State Street reports 104 vehicle orders with future potential. Success promised by upgraded machinery would favor employment and town prosperity.
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