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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1891
Page
2
The Harrison News issue lists staff including Walter Hartpence as editor and proprietor and Will E. Taylor as associate editor. It notes office address at state street, subscription rates, advertising costs per column and duration, publication day, and post office status as second class matter.
A newspaper margin notice warns readers that an X marks time running out or subscription debt, urging settlement set by Walter Hartpence.
In Harrison a group of grumblers gather at a plate and kick because others are employed and not starving. They sit idle, whittling store boxes and chewing borrowed tobacco, offering fault finding rather than action.
Wm Anthony and Walter Hart Pence represented Whitewater and related townships at the Republican convention in Columbus. They fought hard for McKinley and the ticket, enduring heat and fatigue yet finishing with praise for their efforts.
Our electric lights and water works are satisfactory and the plants are the pride of our town. Objections exist to water rates for large dwellings and livery stables, and many refuse to use the water at Ogures named. It is hoped the price will be affordable so all residents may pay and water use become universal.
The Alumni reception at City Hall tomorrow evening is expected to be a very pleasant affair. The Alumni has grown large and is composed of a class of young people who know how to entertain Land as well as themselves, and the writer gratefully acknowledges the invitation to attend.
A meeting will be held in the Board of Trade rooms tomorrow at two o clock to consider erecting a butter and cheese factory. The Chicago committee returns tonight or tomorrow morning with Mr Young, representing the firm. All interested, especially farmers, are urged to attend without fail.
Whitewater Lodge Knights of Pythias held its annual Memorial Day with graves of deceased brothers George White I. B. Frost and Wm. Gwaltney decorated with fragrant flowers. A lodge committee and members visited Glen Haven cemetery and Baptist cemetery to honor the three departed members.
Citizens urged to attend Board of Trade meeting on Friday evening the 19th to view the lock prototype and decide if the town should secure the project. Officials claim the factory would provide employment and boost welfare, inviting all interested residents to witness the demonstration.
The Catholic Knights announce a National holiday celebration at Garside's Grove with a prize drill uniformed commanderies, dancing and sports. Siefert orchestra from Cincinnati will play dance music and Rupp's Cornet Band blues. Immense programs with event details and local business listings will be issued next week for a festive city gathering.
A man from Muncie, Lee, aged about twenty five, arranged a wedding with a Springport woman. Two days before the date, she eloped with a railroad man from Logansport to Indianapolis, marrying him instead. Rev J M Land presided. Land questions his fee.
Last Saturday evening at the Presbyterian Church a lamp toppled, spilling oil and igniting clothing. Janitor Mr. Stull tore off his burning coat, tossed it on the carpet, and helped extinguish the blaze as Billy Dieenbach moved the burning lamp outside. Stull sustained a badly burned right hand, and the church plans to honor his courage with a vote of thanks and a new suit of clothes.
The eleventh annual commencement at City Hall begins at eight tonight with two graduates Frances L Secrest and Allen Gain. Hon Samuel F Hunt will deliver the address. Adrian scholarship awarded to Miss Secrest. Superintendent Stegmaier led preparations.
News of the death of Mrs. Margaret Shroyer aged mother of Thomas Shroyer. She died at her home near Alert at six o'clock Tuesday evening. Funeral services by Rev. Dunkleberger and Rev. J. M. Land at the U B Church, New Haven, this afternoon at two. Obituary to follow.
Jefferson Brown near Harrison woke to find his horse and cart missing after leaving the stable door unlocked. Neighbors searched the area, but the culprit proved to be a mistaken tale when Brown arrived with the horse and cart safe at Burk's livery. Miss Shockley, at City Hall for the Kickapoo show, learned of the mistaken theft upon Brown's return and vowed not to repeat the experience.
Dr Hannibal Buck, known as Dr Buck, insulted station agent F W Tobias over a deputy neighbor's praise. A lady nearby threw hot water from a teakettle onto Buck, injuring his back. Buck now bears a sling while Tobias and the public appear pleased at Valley Junction.
Mrs Margaret Grubbs wife of O W Grubbs of Bright and mother of Dr Grubbs died last Monday night at nine oclock after a period of cancer of the liver followed by nosebleed. She was 55 years six months old and funeral services were held yesterday at 10 30 in the M E Church Bright where she was a devout Christian and faithful worker. The community mourns her loss and sympathy is extended to her husband and children.
Ground was broken last Monday for a canning factory. Peter Schneider is the contractor and will complete the buildings by August 1, with work now in progress and to be pushed to rapid completion.
Last Thursday evening a festival was held in the German Protestant Church by church members. Attendance was modest due to poor advertising, but the event proceeded smoothly and produced a good sum for those present.
Benj Heath and his family return from Rome Georgia and Chattanooga Tennessee after report of business being at a standstill. Reaching the Ohio River they breathe freely and thank the Lord for being back in God’s country, where they intend to stay. Ben stops in Indianapolis for pension business.
The Canadian Queen of Toronto offers prize contests for women with top rewards including a Shetland carriage and harness, a first class upright piano, two weeks at any North American resort, cash prizes, a bicycle or tricycle, parlor furniture, gold watches, and more. Hundreds of Americans have previously won prizes. sample copies mailed for six 2 cent stamps.
Lemuel ome visited Brookville on business this week and Zene Conroy appeared cheerful. A new boy arrived to stay at home. Dr Clara Robinson will depart for Elkton to discuss possible relocation. G H Bogart plans the big Fourth of July celebration at Brookville. Peter Wilhelm visited friends and relatives last weekend. Locals attended a picnic at New Trenton. Railroad surveyors moved through en route to Springfield township to survey Big Cedar creek this week.
NEW HAVEN June 16 1891 The New Haven Gun Club will give a delay bird and sparrow shoot on July Fourth All trap shooters are invited The children's meeting at the U B Church Sunday evening was largely attended The exercises were first class The house was crowded and the music grand The New Haven Gun Club will pay 25 cents per dozen for sparrows that will be delivered Also notes on local society and incidents including a reported horse theft traced to a hired girl and painters awarded for bridge work
A. P. Fox severed his pleasant connection with the local school today after many friends bid him farewell. Mrs. Sophia Miller, 68, was buried at M. E. Church with interment at Minchtown. Davis Lippert wedding will be attended in Cleves. Miss Davis is Dr. Davis’s daughter. Various locals and visitors were noted enjoying gatherings and a DMC banquet with reflections on graduates and performances by Prof. Gieringer and Miss Weatherby.
The annual State Convention will be held at Toledo on the 30th of this month. Representing local churches are Miss Ella Campbell for the Christian Church and Miss Florence Bennett for the Presbyterian Church, joined by Misses Rose Howells Mabel Mettler Sophia Hargis Stella Morgan and Stella Gibson.
The Catholic Knights announce a grand July fourth celebration in Garside’s Grove Harrison featuring prize drills music dancing and refreshments with new features and posters to inform the public. In De Witt Iowa a family praised Chamberlains Cough Remedy for whooping cough and other coughs leading to a strong local demand. Druggist C V Baxter reports a large run and sales by Will Yeager.
Burlington Ohio man Frank Huffman says two physicians declared his consumption incurable. After using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds he rapidly recovered and now enjoys good health. If you have throat lung or chest trouble try it. Trial bottle free at Huber Setton s drugstore. 6
The National Tribune will publish a series on the condition and prospects of major churches in the United States. Contributors include Cardinal Gibbons, Bishop John P. Newman, Rev Leighton Coleman, Rev Dr OW McCracken, Rev Edward Everett Hale, Prof EJ Wolff, Rev JN Whiton, and Rev Robert S McArthur. Subscription rates are $1 per year for paper, $0.25 for three months. The address is The National Tribune, 11 Washington, D. C.
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