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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
2
Announcement lists subscription rates for Phe Harrison News three months six dollars for monthly, one year twelve dollars with payments in advance. Paper published Wednesdays. Post office entry as second class. Expiring time marked by X on paper or wrapper. Signed Walter Hartpence. Harrison, June 26, 1902.
Washington June 17 veterans of the civil war cheer a House passage of a broad pension bill raising monthly rates for most beneficiaries. Senate already approved higher rates. conference to reconcile differences. Net annual cost about 1.31 million dollars. pension reforms aim to cut future bill volume. A companion measure on widow and dependent pensions also advances, passing 98 to 18.
Theis First Communion at St. John's parish on Sunday June 22 drew a huge attendance as the church could not hold all worshipers. A procession of children with banners and a gilt crucifix arrived from the school hall, sang at mass, and renewed baptismal vows around the font. The pastor spoke on the Real Presence and urged frequent reception and good example from parents. In the afternoon at Weapers the communicants joined the scapular affili ation and the boys and girls society, concluding a moving and solemn celebration.
A number of Harrison residents will attend the Chautauqua Assembly at Franklin next month. Call the News office for particulars. The Gazette of Camden Ohio, an old established weekly, is for sale at 2000 dollars.
Dr W C Cooper issues a handsome book of Edith Cooper literary works in prose and poetry. Published at the News office, only one hundred copies printed for Ediths special friends.
Hon. H. L. Cooper serves as President this year and has devoted effort to making the Pioneer Picnic on the first Saturday in August a major success. His plans and experience will guide the committees and benefit attendees, with Cooper noted as an all around business man connected to Cincinnati and nearby leaders.
Sent to Longview Asylum after being taken to Cincinnati where she was adjudged insane by Dr. Davis and committed. Her mind, affected for seven years, has grown dangerous in recent months as she fears neighbors and may harm family. The Gale family and four children seek treatment to restore her mind.
Town residents urged to discuss township wells at the Farmers Institute. Plan calls for each township to install a first class pumping well with ample clean water for humans and livestock. Trustees urged to consult expert diggers Montgomery and Adams who provide reliable, modern equipment and guaranteed work.
Thousands in the Great Miami Valley cannot reach seashores so the Miami Valley Chautauqua near Franklin offers rest and recreation from July 11 to 28 1902. The grounds on the Miami River host camping bathing boating and fishing plus lectures sermons and concerts promising larger attendance and a lasting institution for southern Ohio. Committees for the Leaders Institute at Harrison late August are named including finance reception entertainment and railroad rate panels. Persons offering board or room for Institute week urged to contact the reception committee promptly.
Handwritten notice announces the marriage of Paul Stanley Bond in the United States Army to Maria Doughty Evans daughter of Judge Charles Evans with many guests expected. The ceremony is set for the ninth of next month at six o clock at the Church of the Mesuceection Ferybank Ohio and an acknowledgment of the invitation is noted despite misspellings and garbled lines.
The sale of Asa R. Mettler's estate will take place on the premises Wednesday July 30. Listed are parcels with values: 87 acres east of Harrison at 12510 dollars. brick residence at State and Water streets 3500 dollars. part of Market street lot 400 dollars. 54 acres in Whitewater township 650 dollars. Dr O R Williams residence 2500 dollars.
Local notes report Math Hofmeir Jr in poor health while residing at Cedar Grove. John McCullough paints W. Widan’s house and is praised as a first class painter and paper hanger. Will Hudson owns a 1000 pound future scute pig. Locusts have caused little fruit damage. Chappelow Nursery ships Escanel cherry specimens. Frank Daniel of New Alsace visited. Joseph Chappelow buys a Milwaukee mower. Trustee Frank Barber hosted city visitors at his summer resort.
The Advance Club proposes a fresh air picnic for 150 waifs from Cincinnati. The Fresh Air Society will arrange the visit on Wednesday July 9 with transportation by the Big Four Railroad. The club seeks public support to fund and staff this charitable event for needy children in Harrison.
The sixteenth semi annual Epworth League Rally was held at the M E Church last Friday afternoon and evening with a large crowd. Programs included recitations, songs, addresses by Dr J D Young and Rev M L Buckley, and various chapter reports from New Haven Cleves and others. The event featured a temperance program and concluded with rally songs and remarks on how the league can serve the church.
A notice from J P Mettler mayor and presiding board of health warns that several contagious disease cases were not reported to the Health Board or a physician. It states future violations will incur severe penalties under Ohio law, including fines or imprisonment. The message urges strict obedience to health reporting requirements.
Judge Caldwell refuses to set aside alimony increases for William Lemon the traveling man. The decree notes his mother’s death increased his wealth and boosts his wife’s allowance as part of the settlement reported by The Times Star.
Ladies offer mercerized petticoats at Turrells as 98 cents sale. Next Sunday marks feast of St John the Baptist at the church. 7:30 mass calls St Johns Mens Society to holy communion. Rev H Eilermann to deliver panegyric on St John life.
Col W D Burkam passed his 60th milestone at 7 30 this morning in a southwesterly direction at four knots an hour and signaled All is Well. The Kissimmee Gazette notes the event as a calm longitude of service and steadfast voyage.
An old advertisement touts Stum-Ac-Oids as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims the tablets aid digestion, stabilize the stomach, improve circulation, and calm the nervous system. Sold for 50 cents at West Side Drug Store.
Matthew J. Dill formerly of Preston now in Gallipolis traveled to Cincinnati last Thursday on business and pleasure. He praised the proposed railroad from Cincinnati to Fort Wayne for its route past his farm, expressing satisfaction with the project.
Henry Menefee, on a two week vacation from Harriman Tennessee Law School, works as a stenographer for a law firm while attending college. He is diligent and hopes to make his mark in law. The note ends with a plug for Rocky Mountain Tea by Dr. C. Huber urging energy.
When you want to buy or sell a horse or mule, see KING the liveryman. Buggies for sale with terms to suit purchaser.
Mrs. A M Shields of Chambersburg Pa recounts severe illness from Hay Fever and Asthma. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with complete recovery. The ad claims it is safest for throat and lung diseases and guarantees bottles at 50 cents and one dollar with free trials at West Side Drug Store 034.
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