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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1894
Page
2
The Harrison News lists subscription costs for one year at 50 or 75, and 1.50 for B. Subscriptions are always paid in advance. The paper notes it is printed Wednesday of each week.
A clipped marginal line appears on the paper indicating time has expired or is about to expire and that Walter Hartpelce is urged to respond or settle a debt related to the notice. The fragment preserves the context of an overdue obligation and an official reminder.
The past week brought heavy rain that benefits crops yet worsens conditions for farmers and causes street flooding/damage. Municipal crews monitor drainage and farmers report soil saturation tensions affecting planting timelines and equipment access.
Reverend Wm. Carson will deliver a feature to the Masonic Lodge of Cleves next Sunday morning at the Presbyterian Church. The Aby n Vecent Society will accompany him, and residents of neighboring towns are invited to attend a five ress and a grand musical treat.
Report of Capt Will M rd delivering a pointed political speech to Buckeye Republican readers in Columbus on the Fourth. The pamphlet edition titled To the Victors ng the Spoils appears, with praise for Capt Crawford and mentions Miss Cornie Rittenhouse as a notable local lady.
The Alumni reception Friday evening by the Jumni drew praise for a brilliant affair. Miss Mabel Mettler Miss Maude and Miss Edith Arnold were among the irs of all, heading toward making the event a success. Miss Anna Was praised for an exceptional effort and refined gesticulation, serving as a model in sentence formation.
The town will be cleaner as Marshal Livingston directs a street and alley cleanup. He hired married men with families and split tasks to aid many, though spring funds are short. Work will be limited but residents should expect maintained cleanliness with efficient fund use.
Advertising copy outlines a barbersque high school comedy for July Fourth with songs by the Cuvier Vocal Society and the Holy Church choir, solos by noted vocalists, club specialties, Laura bh in a character song, popular airs by the Club Quartet, and a farce Diamond by club members and local ladies. Admission 25 and 15 cents.
The postmaster appointment for the town faces seven applicants led by A H Frost D C Jones John C Small ish Bark Will Shroyer Mrs T Westenholm and W C Winn Five days after the Fourth, Senator Brice must decide and forward one name to Harrison. Brice holds the fate of the others in his pocket amid hopeful petitions and anxious townsfolk.
Marshal Livingston has not made an arrest yet, but it is no sign he will not. The truth is, our town has been very orderly since he became Marshal, and he has had no occasion to make an arrest.
The Methodist Christian and Presbyterian Sunday schools will hold a union picnic at Whitewater Park on Thursday the 28th. All area Sunday schools are invited to participate. An excursion round trip fare of 10 and 15 cents from Harrison is offered for the day.
Following Sunday’s Guilford wreck the through Chicago train from Indianapolis arrived at Valley Junction in four hours. Twelve coaches four hours. Lew Wingert, veteran throttleman, piloted the train with no difficulty, earning high regard from President Ingalls and officials.
The First Regiment Ohio National Guard will camp at Whitewater Park for one week starting next Monday. Pleasant visits are expected, with soldiers well treated. A grand Fourth of July sham battle will be staged, and the First Regiment Band will provide fine music each afternoon and evening.
Lucian Frost, during a drive with Miss Edith Zimmerman, was tossed under a buggy when a child with a baby carriage spooked a frisky horse at the Zimmerman residence. He suffered scalp cuts and bruising but is recovering well. the horse had been in pasture and was unsettled.
Henry Raabe, once a Harrison resident, visited Tuesday and met Milton Tarrell and Edward Morris. After two days repairing umbrellas he left wearing clean clothes and was praised as a reformed, kind hearted man with many old acquaintances glad to see him.
The Moire Antique Fishing Club of Cincinnati made of Sunday school scholars with Frank Ratterman and Jakey Hughes, joined by Walter Drake and Layupclose Society members, enjoyed a spirited revival near New Trenton after a week of seven outs while awaiting the river's settling.
A letter from GEO W ROSE dated June 14 1894 defends Mr C G Schellenberger against a circulated unsigned defamatory missive. He calls him straightfor ward and honorable in all dealings and notes his plan to locate a factory as a stockholder while urging local trust in contracts. The piece argues opponents lack credible endorsements and urges fair praise of Schellenberger to counter alleged blackmail.
County Treasurer Leo Schott sues Harrison Water Light and Power Company for 80 dollars in back personal property taxes. Judge Frank Bowles will hear the case next Saturday.
Commencement exercises proceeded satisfactorily with Judge F. M. Wilson and Geo. B. Goodhart delivering the leading speeches. The essays were well received and the ushers from the O. K. Club performed admirably, earning praise for their conduct.
The Township School Board met last Monday evening and selected teachers for the next term. Biddinger District will have Seneca Bowles, Arnold District Hope Campbell, Roudebush District Jessie Cone, and Brooks District Jennie Cox.
The aged widow of Henry Toph died last Sunday at her son Jack Dickey’s home on the Shaker farm near New Haven. She was 77 years old. Burial was set for 3 30 Tuesday at Miamitown with Penny and Baughman in charge.
June 19 1894 Avonton reports a festival with a cheerful mood. Minnie Kirk 18 on the sick hat noted. A daughter was born to George Wolf and his wife on the 11th. Attendees joined children's services at Drewersburg last Sunday. G A Roser visited New Trenton with sister Mrs Meyer. Wm Klemm and wife visited Alert, and Dan Wolf with mother visited Geo Wolf and wife from West Harrison. Preaching at U B Church next Sunday at 3 pm by Rev Bobn.
Sincere thanks are extended to all who assisted in the commencement exercises last Thursday evening. Your kind services were fully appreciated and deeply valued by the organizing committee and graduates.
Seven individuals praise ongoing efforts to improve a property by cleaning and organizing the interior, tidying the lawn, and ensuring the house presents well. The emphasis is on maintenance, curb appeal, and readiness for occupancy or sale.
Philip Corbin advertises picture frames in White and Gold with custom sizes and styles. He invites customers to call and inspect samples at 24th Cor Market and Vine Harrison, offering pastel paper, oil cloth, wire, nails, and easels made to order.
Mrs. D D Grs offers boarding by week day or meal two doors north of Market Street State. First-class meals and rooms are advertised as the best. one trial will convince.
Mrs Berger Jackson offers a first class Phaeton at a very low price. Located on ket street Harrison, the listing emphasizes exceptional value for a well kept carriage. Potential buyers are advised to inquire promptly.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois was told she had consumption with no hope, but two bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery cured her and saved her life. Mr Thomas Exzgers of 139 Florida Street San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold near consumption, found one bottle cured in two weeks. Free trial bottles at the West Side Drugstore. Regular size 50 cents to 1.00.
The United States flag is 117 years old, an emblem older than many European flags. It has seen more battles and victories than any other flag, with Britain as its nearest rival in earlier wars but far behind in overall combat history. Over a million lives have been sacrificed defending the stars and stripes.
Logan observed Children’s Day with a strong Sunday school showing. A buggy mishap on the river road near W McCullough’s left Miss Bertha Delacroix with a broken leg and a twisted ankle, later Mrs Delacroix broke an arm after stumbling from clothesline. Both slowly improving. barley harvest near done. Local residents J D Horner and Will Carmichael attended.
New Haven reports include church services at U B Church at 10 30 am with Henry Williamson of Cumminsville visiting this week John Barcus buys the old Williamson property birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Jacob Swing Caley James the boxer news mentions boxing cloves and red noses and June 21 the longest day in the year George Passmore returns from California for summer Charney Agnew home from Brookville Ind Citizens plan cemetery grounds work and M E Church Sunday school event in a grove on the last day
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