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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
2
The notice lists subscription options of one copy for three months two for six months and one year at 1.00 payable in advance. It states the paper is printed every Wednesday and entered as second class at Harrison. It warns that an X on the margin or wrapper signals expiry or debt and urges settlement, signed Walter Hartpence No. 34.
Mayor Bowles directed Marshal Campbell to raise the city hall flag to half mast last Tuesday in honor of the governor who died the previous evening.
The Whitewater Detective Association announces its second annual picnic to be held on Saturday August 4 in Whitewater Park. Organizers promise a big turnout and family entertainment plus refreshments.
Rev H W Milner delivered a forceful temperance sermon last Sunday evening to a large audience. The message stressed the vital importance of abstaining from alcohol for individuals and the community.
Ninety-one years ago last Monday on June 8 1815 Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated at Waterloo ending his rule and reshaping geopolitics. The defeat led to his exile on St Helena where he died in 1821.
The piece praises Lieutenant Governor Harris as the new governor and foresees a wise prudent administration. It also notes Charles L. Doran joining Chester Park as press agent, praising Charley Doran as a prolific writer with wide connections and public appeal.
A July lightning strike damaged Louis Feuchter’s east of Rockdale barn, burning the structure and contents including hay grain and farming implements. A mare and colt perished. Feuchter estimates losses at 1500 with 1000 insured through Continental via Tebbs Bros. The barn was built about two years ago by James Mortashed.
City Hall was filled to capacity for the 1906 graduating class including Alma Campbell Catherine Knopf le Florence Wayne Willette Brackenridge Ralph Ross Hugo Huber. Prof A B Graham spoke on domestic science and agriculture, with Tebbs songs and Ridg ray piano. the class motto Signa Laturi and green white colors featured prominently. Alumni reception followed with music, cake, ice cream, and a brain talk by Dr E H Schoenling, left 06 Commencement and Alumni Reception fondly remembered.
The article recalls three lightning fatalities in the area over seventy five years. Miss Nancy Sefton, 12, died August 16, 1831, after residing with her father near the Odd Fellows building site. William Pursel, a farmer resident nearby, died June 18, 1887. Sixty nine years later Jesse Simon junior became the third recorded victim.
Milford honors Governor John M. Pattison who died at 6 o clock last Monday evening in his home surrounded by family. The state laments the untimely loss of a conscientious leader, beloved by friends and political opponents alike, with his wife and children bearing deep grief.
After days of suffering the wife of Peter Hahn died at her home Tuesday afternoon. She leaves a husband and three children. Her mother Mrs. Lehmann and kin gave care during her illness. Funeral set for 1:30 tomorrow at the German Protestant Church.
Mrs Will Davison directs the fire engine decoration for the Mardi Gras parade expecting a handsome and unique design due to her noted taste.
Dr Glenn Adams married Ida E Scott at 8 pm last Tuesday in the bride’s home. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn’s march, an Episcopal service, and a large turnout of kin and friends. The couple will reside at 523 West Seventh Street, Cincinnati.
Jimison Indiana entries list visits and kinfolk groups across several towns. James Waller G B Hoppins Nellie and Clarence Biddle families host and travel to Cincinnati Addyston Lawrenceburg Hill and Miami Ohio. Multiple other residents visit relatives and help with chores, garden work, and fruit picking while tobacco setting and road grading activities are noted.
A farmer named Jose Simonson was struck by lightning while walking in his Clover field near his home on a Sunday afternoon. He died within minutes. coroner’s verdict: death by lightning. He left four sons and four daughters. funeral held at the Presbyterian Church with large attendance.
The congregation listed Bernard Knopfle Joseph Frey Aloys Viel George Schuck Edw Stenger John Seiter Albert Schneider Herbert Reiter Henry Wurtzler Joseph Losekamp Wim Diefenbach Veronica Schneider Matilda Weldishoffer Mary Rolfes Mary Deery Rosaline Schuler celebrated their first communion at St John Catholic Church last Sunday.
Over recent months Harrison witnessed a surge in weddings, sparking public enthusiasm. While officials note the trend, residents celebrate the joyful uptick as couples tie the knot across the community. Local venues report steady bookings and rising wedding-related activity amid the positive social shift.
The marriage will take place at 5 o clock next Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A F Burk, aunt of the bride. Rev Bates will officiate and invited guests are immediate relatives. The couple will establish a home on East Fourth street in Cincinnati.
John H. Hill aged 21 and Miss Luella B. Harrell aged 17 both of Cleves have been granted a license to marry reflected in the official notice.
Hochseheid, the proprietor, runs fifteen hands at the new pants factory started last Monday. He expects more machines soon and notes the workforce adapts quickly. He and his wife praise Harrison and report friendly locals, with no homesickness.
An ad touts Rippley’s Fly Remover as the best and cheapest solution for flies, lice, and mosquitoes. It claims cows sprayed yield at least one quarter more milk and $8 to $10 per cow per season, with horses working more calmly on reduced feed.
One long year since we laid him to rest and folded his cold hands. We saw his sufferings and heard his sighs with throbbing hearts and weeping eyes. Now he sleeps at last with grief and pain past. God took him to be at rest. Loving wife and children.
Rev. C. W. Hors, pastor, preaches in morning service on Barabbas or Christ and in the evening on Who Is My Neighbor. The schedule outlines a day of reflective teaching and congregational worship.
Bible School at 9 15 a m with communion and preaching at 10 30 subject To Beautify the Place of My Sanctuary Evening service at 7 30 The Unrighteous Judge Big Four offers cheap excursion rates on the 4th town expected to be crowded with visitors Hollowell reports four boys before him for truancy and hopes parents will curb them to avoid House of Refuge consequences
Peter Ebertz, treasurer of the Ohio Catholic Knights of America, states John H. Ragar, recently deceased, held $1,000 policy. Mrs. Ragar received a check for the amount last Monday and will put the funds to good use.
Good work and driving horses and mules can always be had of Frank Rolfes, and those in want of such should call on him at his home two miles east of here. Remember that Lon Walker has the best draft stallion, trotting stallion and jack in the county.
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