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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
2
A Harrison post office notice marks second class matter and urges subscribers to settle debts. An X on the paper margin indicates expiry or arrears. The notice is signed by Walter Hartpence and notes A. I. Rich being reported in New Orleans.
Fire Company members propose that town businesses shut from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the parade day the 4th so proprietors and employees can view and join in the celebration.
Irwin Ballman & Co auctioned 50 shares of John Step toe Shaper Co stock on the Cincinnati Stock Exchange last Friday. The sale drew 75 and 90 for different bonds and stock. Band concerts at the Cincinnati Zoological Garden run daily from mid May to early September, free with zoo admission.
The council plans a new license ordinance for all who give public entertainment or peddle. It will set a low fee affordable to all and generate revenue for the city, with enforcement expected to begin soon.
The funeral was largely attended as Father Eilermann spoke the last words. Distants guests included Mr. Schultt from Norwood, Peter Goeble, Mike Wurtzler and Joe Richter of Muncie, Mr. and Mrs. John Richter of Dayton, Miss Anna Richter and Mr. Frank Newhouse of Cincinnati, Mrs. Hofmier of Newport, and Mr. Hine of Miami.
Citizens urged to patronize the Electric Light and Water Want to help Receiver Chambers cover running expenses and ensure operation. Those in debt are asked to settle accounts as Chambers relies on collections as his only revenue to earn a fair return on capital.
The city hall commencement program promises the usual high standard with a large attendance. Arthur Leroy Tebbs will sing, accompanied by pianist Chas A Ridgway of Dayton. Graduates include Alma Campbell Catherine Knepfle Florence Wayne, and Willette W Brackenridge Ralph Ross and Hugo Huber.
Last Thursday Frank Henderson and Ernest Henderson faced two large blacksnakes in their yard south of town. Ernest killed one snake after it climbed a tree while Mrs. Henderson stepped on another venomous bite but escaped serious harm as the bite of a blacksnake is not poisonous. Frank jokes that St Patrick should visit to help on the farm.
Government rail system for the Philippines moves toward execution. About 400 miles of Luzon track and 300 miles across Panay Negros and Cebu are contracted, totaling roughly 30 million dollars. The project, backed by engineers during Taft’s governorship, aims to unlock natural resources and boost transport in settled regions.
A plea urges residents not to shop away from home but to patronize local merchants who pay taxes locally and invest in Harrison. The message emphasizes keeping Harrison clean healthy and inviting through support of home businesses.
Governor Pattison was taken to his Milford home last Monday with hopes he will recover fully and resume his duties at the head of the State government in Columbus.
Scammell of Los Angeles obtained a divorce from her husband last Monday claiming he had tuberculosis, a disease he said he did not have before their marriage on December 25, 1905. the illness developed soon after.
Thanks to Frank Fatty for a neat contribution to the News fund. He and his wife and pretty little children returned home Tuesday morning after meeting many old friends during their brief stay. Frank has an elegant home in Elwood, Indiana, and is doing a good business.
Adjutant General of Indiana 4th U S Infantry will march from Cincinnati to Fort Harrison near Indianapolis next month via Harrison New Trenton Brookville and Rushville. Citizens may have chance to see the gallant body of Uncle Sam's defenders and perhaps reach here on the 4th to view old Harrison in all its glory.
The Brookville Indiana horse show on Saturday July 7 at the Ball Park features roadsters stallions and general purpose horses and colts with about 500 dollars in premiums. The track will be lit for night races. Prof Skinner of Purdue will judge prizes, John S Martin leads the exhibit, plus a merry go round balloon ascension and other attractions. For details contact C A Croninger Brookville.
Warrras New Mexico Catholic Knights of America Branch 793 adopts resolutions praising John H Ragar for faithful service and kindness. The charter will be draped for 30 days, a copy given to the family, and published in the Harrison press.
In Logan Maryland on June 12 1906 George and Leonard Cole visit at home for a few weeks Q T Hudson and wife spend Sunday with George and wife in Dover Whitfield Nowlin and family guests of Lewis Sae and family George McClure of Cincinnati spends Sunday at home Hayden Miller and Frank Lake of Elizabethtown visit A W Southard Shirley McClure returns from Danville where in school Conrad Haas of Harrison Hill visits J A Cole Wesley Seaman and wife of Chicago visit friends and relatives Win Julien visits daughter Annie Evans in Saint Charles New blacksmith shop in Logan nearing completion News and New York Tribune Farmer offered subscription John Huber moves tailor shop to Bowles Block West part residents awaken to pistol report Marshal warns arrest Decoration of K of P graves by Frank Jackman and F W Schindler at Logan.
Miss Lena Fath passed away Thursday at 3 10 p m after suffering from consumption. At 36 years old she was known as a diligent and amiable local woman. A funeral was held Monday at 9 a m at St John Catholic Church with Father Eilermann officiating. Out of town attendees included Frank Fath and family, Mrs Manford Maines of Elwood Indiana, Joe Fath of Reading Ohio, John Fath and wife of White Oak, Mrs Gaugul and daughters, and Mrs Lizzie Henn of Cincinnati. Pallbearers were Joseph Kater, Frank Singer, Will Rosenfelder, John Brady, Alf Frederick, and Frank Probst.
Geo Kocher died at his home opposite the Catholic Church last Friday night after a yearlong siege with dropsy. He was 79 years old, born in Alsace Lorraine, a charter member of St. John Catholic Church. Funeral held Tuesday at 9 am, Father Eilermann officiating, pallbearers included his sons John George Frank Joseph and Jacob Kocher and grandson Joseph Viel.
A group from New Trenton traveled on the Bonanza from Lawrenceburg to Warsaw for a Sunday school railroad steamboat excursion then attended Aurora Street Fair on return. Mrs Carmichael funeral held at M E Church with Rev Sipe officiating. Whitewater township common schoolsGraduates listed. Local residents visited relatives weekend.
The Missionary Society of the Christian Church met last Thursday at the parsonage. The program included songs and readings, a prayer by Rev H W Milner, and papers on The Religion of Light by Mrs Anna Hargis, plus a study on Our Chinese Mission at Portland by Mesdames Edw Schoenling, Ross Tracy, Carrie Kolb and L A Cook. Continuations included readings from The Book by Mrs L A Cook.
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