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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1894
Page
2
Walter Hartpence editor and proprietor announces associate editor Will L Taylor. Price Bowles Block area lists subscription rates: six months, regular price in advance. Paper notes Wednesday printing and post office entry at Harrison.
A marginal instruction in fragmented OCR text warns Walter Tantrtcr of debt or time payment, urging action. The line appears incomplete but implies a demand or notice context typical of unpaid account notices in a historical newspaper page.
The Board of Education and the Superintendent have secured support from several stakeholders for appointing a new leadership team to run the school. The move signals a shift in management and policy direction as officials seek broader backing for the appointment.
The notice states advertising in the paper cost one dollar per year and emphasizes readers should notice the advertisers’ messages in every issue of the News. It underscores reader engagement as essential to supporting local advertisers.
The message from C. W. P. Breckenridge argues against targeting congressional work and instead urges attention to lucrative matters involving Min, suggesting further talks if desired. The text presents a political figure emphasizing personal gain over public duties.
Report says Judge F Wilson has been threatened with blindness as his father was long blind and the judge may suffer the same fate. He is described as one of our best and new, and his ailment is hoped to prove serious.
The town faces orderly graduation as the commencement proceeds despite loud talk surrounding a disruptive class action. Superintendent Ellis and the board are expected to uphold decorum and complete the ceremonies smoothly.
In this issue the News previews an idea for a poem titled The from the pen of D. The note hints at a polished line and lyrical craft intended for later publication.
A garbled fragment requests mutual courtesy in journalism and promises to welcome further input from a friend, implying a社 exchange of compliments and ongoing correspondence within the press community.
At eight Saturday morning a gasoline stove caused a fire at Dr. F C Goodwin's Walnut street residence. The fire alarm sounded but the blaze was extinguished with little damage. The building avoided burning though walls and ceilings were badly smoked. Household goods were damaged and Mr Goodwin received $23.
A Sunday evening church event delighted attendees. Miss Kate delivered an exquisite solo and the Focal Society offered sweet anthems and songs. Mr. M. A. supervised the affair, and the weather was ideal and beautiful.
Mr McGowan announces preliminary steps to invest two hundred thousand in the clock factory. Berger expects construction to begin in September and outlines plans for improved clocks watches and related articles as the enterprise develops.
Jehn Jackson, once of this place and now Clinton Iowa resident, a noted inventor, created a folding opera mir and a type device, with later work on an electric motor named as a likely general use innovation Bruner of Charles Brunner's circle, left a high salary post to manage and push the project forward.
Ohio Knights of Honor Lodges contribute to Dan Yeager by donating land for him to receive. The fund aims to support his family by investing in a business to educate and provide for his children.
A. J. Gance stepped on a rusty nail at the Petersburg Kentucky distillery and injured his foot severely. His wife, recently returned from Florida, is with him at their Arlington Heights home as doctors fear serious complications.
The writer argues major papers in Cincinnati and Chicago should focus more on daily news gathering and presentation rather than coupon offers for picture books or baseball bats. They claim first class papers attract customers and that advertisers recognize a quality paper.
Sunday services at the M FE Church drew a large crowd with beautiful decorations, fine solos by Power and Thornburg, and an engaging choir. The children’s exercises impressed attendees as the pastor preached to the boys and girls and baptized six young children.
Whitewater Lodge marked Decoration Day on the second Tuesday in June with a flowery tribute to departed brothers. The ceremony, long cherished by the Knights, honors the order’s principles and uplifts the lodge’s standing in the community.
Charley Wuestefeld has stirred a hornet’s nest by forcing access to the township room through a new lock and distributing keys to tenants as he sees fit, prompting concerns that Township Trustees overstep authority. The Building Association, at a Monday meeting, decided to pursue policy changes and urged citizen input at City Hall.
Amid upheaval caused by building associations, citizens react with widespread disgust at forced relocation. The uproar spreads from town center to outskirts as residents voice indignation and demand solutions to the disruption impacting daily life and property.
William J. Cook, confined to bed three months, died at 6 am at his North Hill Street home after a year of declining health. A pioneer resident who ran the old American Hotel in Harrison, he was 77 and survived by his wife and five married children. Funeral at Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 10 am, conducted by Rev. Wm. Carson. Burial at Baptist Cemetery east of town, services by Penny and Banghman.
The weekly journalist riffs on the fickle reader, noting that ads, church attendance, invitations, tickets, streets, long communications, decorations, jokes, and marital status all invite critique. He jokes that running a paper is a snap despite constant wraps and scrutiny from visitors, dogs, and all.
Poem praising Whitewater Valley landscapes and Fayette Harrison Franklin region. The speaker pledges loyalty to the native place, lauding hills, rivers, homesteads, and December skies while honoring memories and friends.
A proposal suggests singing rights for the Commencement be auctioned to the highest bidder with the graduating class retaining the right to reject any bid. The plan aims to raise funds while preserving student veto power over final bids.
A call to embrace the new clock factory as it seeks admission, promising to deliver benefits and fair treatment. The speaker urges a hearty welcome, asserting business growth and community prospects.
On next Sabbath morning Rev Wm Carson will speak on Tasting Death for Every Man. In the evening Lessons from the Lips of Omri. By coming early you will get a choice seat and avoid the crush. Plenty of good music and an interesting hour. A welcome to everybody.
Thanks to the alumni for an invitation to a reception at City Hall tomorrow evening in honor of the class of 94.
Mr. Schellenberger announces he will speak in a few days regarding recent attacks on his character and will defend himself to the fullest, even if it costs him all he is worth, which is substantial.
On Tuesday of last week Clare Haddock, a student living with Mrs. Margaret Jackson, fell from a mulberry tree and fractured a bone in his right foot. Dr Grubbs set the foot in plaster and he is recovering well.
The Cuvier Club plans a big Fourth of July program at City Hall with top local talent and guests from Cincinnati. The event promises first class entertainment, aiming to provide a night of rare fun and good humor for all attendees.
Mr. Knecht, a Poenix Foundry proprietor, visited Cincinnati with Pioneer Drill Worksmen guiding him, to assess investment in clock factory lots and was shown around in comfortable style.
A visitor from Otuspverrwvy or ware expresses surprise at the town’s beauty and attractive surroundings, noting no prior idea of such a pretty locale. The remark highlights local charm observed during a brief stay.
West Harrison Board of Education met last Thursday to organize and elected officers for the term. Darwin Bowlby was chosen president, Geo B Tebbs secretary, Daniel Wolf treasurer. George Cole was re-elected as teacher for nine months starting September 3 with universal satisfaction from scholars and parents.
The June issue presents a complete novel An Unspeakable Siren set in modern New York with a highly original heroine and clever treatment. A bright collection of short stories sketches poems and witticisms from Town Topics accompanies the tale, making a tempting summer volume. Town Topics Publishing Co 208 Fifth Avenue New York City.
New Haven reports include preaching at the M E Church Mrs Andrews of Hamilton and sisters visiting John Barcus in Liberty Indiana and Greensburg Indiana. Farmers busy cutting barley. Y P C A festival at town hall raised 22. Mrs Martha Parson and Mary Elliott visiting Blanche Carter. Children Day exercises at U B Church declared splendid. Thomas Scudder temporarily displaced. Mission Society well attended at Wm Hawks residence. Benj Nose and J H Carter at 29th annual 93rd O V I reunion Centerville Ohio. Next reunion planned for Eaton Ohio. Mira Scott and mother visiting Pennsylvania. Board of Education to meet Monday at 2.Anyone with business to present.
June 11 1854 items from New Trenton list visits and social gatherings. Rockafellar and daughter Ells from Everton Ind spent days with relatives. John Sintzan family visited Snow Hill with W Metzler. A A Cause of Hamilton visited home folks. Dr Grubbs of Harrison made a professional call. Chas Rudiell returned from Danville school. Sam Kieman family at Drewersburg. Chliity Eads of Connersville visiting grandma Miler. Sophia Miller and Mary Crete returned from Ciscineati for the summer. Children’s Day exercises at Rockdale drew a crowd. Mrs Carrie Hornaday and children of Abi lepe Kas visiting locals. Ella Case spent day in Harrison. W Starr and family of Harrison visited A T Sawyer. Geo Myers and wife spent Sunday on the bill.
Harrison Protestant Sunday schools consider a grand union picnic at Whitewater Park this month to benefit the children. The idea is already the talk of the youngsters who expect a glorious time in the woods. Full particulars will appear in the News next week.
Supt Ellis asked Rev William Carson to give the baccalaureate sermon for the graduating class and he accepted. One student objected to hearing a Presbyterian minister and the Reverend had to cancel the engagement. Carson remains unfazed by the controversy.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois was told she had consumption but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and saved her life. Mr Thomas Eggers of San Francisco tried many remedies for a dreadful cold and near consumption before one bottle cured him in two weeks. Free trial bottles at West Side Drugstore. regular sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar.
A display of spring millinery at Mrs McCafferty’s drew praise for the designer, with compliments to the lady who created the hats contributing to a prosperous run for her business.
Boarding by the week day or meal at Mrs. D. D. Grammer’s two doors north of Market Street offers first class meals and rooms with satisfaction guaranteed. The ad promises superior service and price and urges one trial to prove it.
A terse reflection notes that visible items like a neck collar or a heavy sash do not prove hidden conditions or concealed features in a person. The comment uses a metaphorical stance to challenge assumptions about appearance indicating inner truth.
A local ad offers on hand picture frames in White and Gold plus mouldings of all kinds with custom sizing. Frames made to suit customers, pastels, oils, fabrics, and hardware stocked. Easels built to order. Philip Corbin advertises at 24th Cor Market and Vine Harrison inviting public inspection of samples.
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