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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1891
Page
2
The Harrison News reports weekly publication on Thursdays with editor Walter Hartpence and associate editor Will B. Taylor. Office at State Street lists subscription prices and advertising rates, notes rates per line and square, and states the paper is entered as second class matter on June 25 1891.
A fragment from a newspaper item notes that an X on the paper margin or wrapper signals time running out or subscription debt. It includes a directed note from Walter Hartpence urging the recipient to sortie.
A. M. Warner, Department Commander G. A. R. of Ohio, appointed Walter Hartpence to his staff, an honor warmly appreciated by the recipient and the post involved.
Wealthy farmer Harry Carpenter shot himself last Friday near Indianapolis. The coroner ruled Saturday that the deceased killed himself in a despondent mood, caused by brooding over higher taxes under the Democratic state appraisal law.
The text targets several men in Harrison who mock new manufactories and discourage local clay enterprises. It calls for these individuals to depart the town for its benefit, insisting their absence would improve Harrison's prospects.
In Just Sunday Rev L E Brown attacks the Catholic Knights for proposing beer at their 4th of July picnic. The Knights promise order and no drunkenness, asking only for judgment to be suspended until after the event. The preacher will speak again later.
Local leaders urge action over the next two weeks to decide on hosting a rock factory. Negotiators seek $20,000 in stock from residents, framing the project as the town’s best chance for a large, fair-priced industry. They call for proactive efforts to secure prosperity.
Harrison prepares a grand National Holiday celebration on July 4 with the Roman Catholic Knights of St. George organizing a major event. The National Holiday Bulletin outlines the full program and town progress readings while promising a big turnout. The grove gathering is set to attract visitors from nearby areas in a festive, well-planned observance.
Report says a bartender Ralph Ludke was tricked last Tuesday when a hostler allegedly took twenty five dollars meant for Hugh Campbell. The hostler vanished after receiving daily receipts, prompting pursuit and potential legal action.
The Harrison High School Alumni held its eleventh annual reception Friday with a large turnout. After the alumni meeting, new graduates were welcomed as members amid attentive guests, then refreshments of ice cream, cake, and lemonade circulated. Toasts were brief, pointed, and entertaining, ending around midnight.
Ernest McCafferty delivered a compelling address at the alumni reception last Friday evening. The remarks, along with the graduating essays of Miss Fannie Secrest and Allen Gain, are recommended for pamphlet form to preserve their quality.
Local G A R members announce preparations for a September reunion expected to draw a large crowd. Merchants and business owners pledge support to ensure a successful event.
In New Trenton Indiana on June 15 1891 Miss Laura Miller visits sister Mrs Eads at Connersville Mrs A R Case recovering enough to ride Miss Maggie Crouse returns to Connersville Monday A R Case at Brookville Saturday Joseph Messick of Harrison visits from Saturday to Monday Andy Wissel arrives from Tipton County W H Bonnell Jr introduces his corn cultivator and sells his last unit to D W Lake as farmers await next season’s stock
To those who ministered to our dear mother in her late sickness and who assisted us with comfort in our deep affliction we extend sincere thanks THos SHROYER AND SISTERS.
W W H Scott of New Haven underwent right foot amputation due to gangrene after doctors Howe and Thomas of Cincinnati operated last Saturday. The elderly ex-legislator and noted Crosby township resident is recovering as well as could be expected under the circumstances.
Ex Senator Joseph E McDonald died in Indianapolis at 11 35 Sunday night after testifying to his faith and shaking hands with those present Surrounded by family and a few close friends doctors said he could not recover after the day long decline He received the sacrament in the afternoon and died conscious to the end
An archival notice quotes a 1709 St Helena ordinance targeting idle gossiping women. It prescribes punishment for tale telling and mischief making, including ducking or whipping, to quell discord and restore friendship and amity among neighbors, with authority reserved to the Governor and Council.
During an epidemic in De Witt Iowa a fifty cent bottle of Chamberlainn's Cough Remedy delighted a prominent family whose praise led neighbors to try it. Within a week dragist Mr C V Baxter reported immense demand as the remedy remained the main local aid for coughs croup and whooping cough. For sale by Will Yeager.
In June 1891 Carrie Morgan fills in for Emma Fludson at Mrs A Witt’s home, possibly for the season. Theodore Witt visits Cincinnati for eye treatment and returns. Henry Cramer works in saw logs hauling to the mill as reaper season nears. Grandma Cox, 76, gravely ill with dropsy. Dr Liddle reports. Mr Jackson improves. James Swan revisits the creek. Alexander Cox visits from Cincinnati.
Dent Ohio June 22 1891 local notes report the G A R post event at Carson s grove Cheviot July 4 a sermon by Rev Wim Leppard a Delaware college student. Funeral of Wm Noble held at his residence with burial at Cheviot cemetery 82 year old resident survived by wife 81. J 8 Hauer courted last week attractions reportedly in Judge Kuimlers room. Misses Dunn supported Mr and Mrs Wm Leppard recently married at Cleves. Henry Jux of Braysville Indiana visited. cousin Miss Dawn Griffith of Broken Bow Nebraska joined him. Mr and Mrs Gilman Platts of Bellevue Kentucky visiting the homestead.
A promotional notice extols Dr. King's New Discovery as a trusted remedy for coughs colds and chest troubles. It invites readers to secure a bottle from Huber and Sefton drug store with a guarantee refund and a free trial bottle promotion.
Sharp town notes indicate the wheat harvest will commence this week. Rh D Cleaver traveled to Lawrencburg last Monday. Charles Hollowell, from Brookville, was here on business. Lemuel Sparks bought a new Oxford buggy. Clarence Bonnel returned from Moore's Hill College on vacation. Philip Worral of Richmond Indiana visited friends this week. Post office will close at 2 PM on July 4.
New Haven reports include Pierce and Drake painting bridges near town and Dr J F Delewehler visiting from Uniontown returning home. Notables passing through include the Kittupoo gang en route to Hamilton and Faye Burk with a bus of ladies. Wm Scott’s foot injury and Bevis kicked by a horse are noted alongside local social mentions and plans for the Fourth of July blue rock and sparrow shout with crack shots expected.
The Republican Party in Ohio declares strong unity and pride in the state ticket chosen last week at Columbus. The slate features Governor William McKinley of Stark, Lieutenant Governor A L Harris of Preble, Auditor E W Poe of Wood, Treasurer W T Cope of Cuyahoga, Attorney General J K Richards of Lawrence, Supreme Judge Marshall S Icea of Fayette, Public Works member Charles E Grove of Pickaway, School Commissioner Oscar T Corson of Guernsey, and Dairy and Food Commissioner F B McNeil of Miami.
Superintendent Stegmaier led a fine commencement at City Hall with Rev. L. E. Brown delivering the principal address in Judge Hunt’s absence. Only two graduates Miss Francis L. Secrest and Allen Gain, warm weather kept attendance modest, yet the program was praised as among the best ever in Clauss, with essays showing notable achievement and promising futures.
At a Board of Trade meeting two Davis Rankin members outlined their creameries while Bowles and Cary submitted a favorable factory report. Bowles and A H Frost rapidly subscribed to the $6,000 capital stock and will build a plant east of the Canning Factory. Ground has been purchased and construction will start, aiming to provide a steady market and fair milk prices for farmers year round.
Jimison Indiana mourns a flood that turned the new turnpike into a drift pile. The high water swept away five of John Schaich’s educated hogs, one of which lodged on a Jimison bridge tower and collected toll. Local residents report bee business, hunting, and relief efforts amid the inundation. Dr. Michael Appiarius plans retirement from practice due to busier times.
Margaret Nelson Shroyer born September 28 1810 near Riley Butler county died June 15 1891 aged 80 8 19. Widow since 1864 she managed her farm for 26 years with no enemies and a loving Christian home. Funeral at New Haven M E Church with visiting Shaker brethren present and by Reverends Dunkleberger Land Bear.
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