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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
2
The Harrison News lists subscription rates of one copy for three months six months or one year with advance payment and notes paper is published weekly on Wednesdays. It explains second class matter status and urges timely payment while marking expiry with an X and signing by Walter Hartpence on Thursday June 27 1907 Vol AXXVIII No 35.
Hon Michael Mullen introduced a city council resolution in Cincinnati proposing annexation of the entire county. The measure passed unanimously and will not take effect until the August meeting, avoiding interference with the July 4th celebration.
George W Bowlby attended a reunion at the Ze last Sunday with his daughter Gladys. The old regiment, the et O. V. I., drew a large attendance and good weather enhanced the event. The NEWS man planned to attend but was unexpectedly prevented.
The locality records several lightning deaths linked to the area. In June 1837 William Pursel was killed by lightning near his barn door on the Pottenger farm two miles northwest, now owned by Mrs. C Hull of New Trenton. On June 17, 1906 Jesse Simonson was killed by a stroke in a field two miles east. On June 1, 1907 Wilson T Frizelle was killed while working in a field at his house one rifle north of here.
Reverend J Frederick pastor of the German Protestant Church married yesterday at 3 89 in St John Church Newport to Miss Louisa Boelzner of Newport. They traveled to Aurora where he once served, then planned a trip toward Anopelis and the East, expected to last until July third. Congratulations voiced in affectionate terms.
A highly praised memorial speech by D Bassett Snow delivered on Decoration Day in Toniva Illinois is printed as a pamphlet. The address analyzes the causes of the Civil War and the nation’s ethical development, offering lessons from a veteran’s experience.
Colonel Martin B. Ewing rejects all Dr. Overton C. Knight accusations of alienation of his wife. He calls the medical man’s charges malicious falsehoods intended to injure the defendant and plaintiff's wife. A general denial was filed against Dr. Knight's suit and the claim involving Mrs Knight's mother Mary Burnett. Attorneys Bennett Utter and A B Huston represented the defendants.
The obituary read by Rev J C Burkhardt recalls George W Schreyer born March 17 1850 in New Haven Ohio died June 16 1907 in Connersville Indiana aged 57 years 3 months He joined the Christian Church young and served as superintendent and teacher in Sunday School in Connersville and elsewhere He married Ada Keene in 1873 One son Earnest died ten years ago and he leaves wife son Clarence four sisters two grandsons and many relatives and friends in mourning
A local effort will be organized by business men and citizens to attract manufacturers to town. The plan calls for united, constructive work and aims to put aside critics while advancing local advantages. A long pull, a strong pull, and a pull together is the message.
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Katie Marie Opperman to Dr. Frank Marion Andrews at Cochran Indiana on June 17 1907. Relatives attended in a decorated library as the couple plan a year long European tour after sailing June 20 for New York. Andrews is Indiana University botanist and professor. Opperman is Indiana University and Wellesley College graduate.
Mardi Gras Parade organizer Joe P Mettler announces smooth preparations for the event on the 4th. Dr W A Axby is Grand Marshal with aides Stephen J Birk Frank Yeager Yallie Meade and Guy McClure. Many displays listed including Fire Dept Brunst Viel Rupp Hartpence Horn Singer Reneck Campbell Bros and others. Parade forms on Dock Street and travels a circuit through State Market Washington Broadway Railroad Ave Water Sycamore before dispersing.
Harry Schott reports the large dancing floor before City Hall will be brightly lit by the Electric Co. at no charge. The event boosts community festivity and honors Harry for his role in coordinating the effort.
The Y S M C of the Christian Church will hold a lawn fete tomorrow evening at Walter Hartpence residence. A good program will be presented free to all and the public is cordially invited. Admission is free.
Local farmers plan Independence Day gatherings in the harvest field but lingering worries cast doubt on their luck. Community hopes for safe, cheerful festivities amid uncertain yields and seasonal labor.
Prof. J. W. Page of Ohio Wesleyan will direct Athletics and Aquatics at Miami Valley Chautauqua with daily events including baseball basketball tennis water polo and track along with a Great Water Carnival. Seton Indians led by Miss Grate M. Lamkins offer activities for ages 6 to 16 with season ticket holders joining. The Great Miami River offers two miles for boating while the illuminated fleet and bathing beach attract crowds from morning to night. For schedules and programs contact F. Gillum Cromer at 1314 N Main St Dayton Ohio.
The National Standard Dispensatory cites Life Root as a key remedy for menstrual disorders and normalizing function. Zoo-Phora is offered in sealed bottles with Dr Pengelly's Advice to Woman, and Kalamazoo, Michigan, is listed as the inquiry contact.
A reception will be tendered to Rev J Frederick and his wife tomorrow evening between 7 and 9 at the residence of Mr and Mrs Arnold Kiewit on Sycamore street. Members of his church the German Protestant and their friends are cordially invited to attend.
George Mettler died about 11 o'clock last Tuesday morning at the Hamilton hospital after a weeks long illness from kyphoid fever. His brother Charles and sister Mrs Mabel Hollowell cared for him and will have him laid to rest in the family lot at Glen Haven Cemetery.
City Hall is to host an Epworth League event this evening. Miss Elsie Thomas, daughter of Dr. R. T. Thomas, will perform readings and be assisted by a well known Cincinnati singer. The program is expected to be excellent and well attended.
Rev Karniaie, pastor, leads morning worship at 10 30. Evening program honors Flag Day with patriotic and temperance songs aligned to the occasion.
A fragmentary notice presents a 10 30 a m event time and a Sunday Lord's Day message about how the day should be observed. It invites someone to join in worship with others, though specifics are unclear. The archival text shows ceremonial phrasing and appears to be a church notice or invitation.
June 22 1907 entries record visits among residents of Cincinnati Georgetown Ridge and nearby towns. Families including Kolbs Reneks and Kaisers share Sundays with relatives, alfalfa harvest underway, horses and a wagon incident near Kaisers, and a social for Kaiser's vacant house with music and refreshments.
A major ball game is set for the fourth at Cleves, pitting the Cleves Club against the Ft. Thomas Soldiers. Both teams are considered strong, and a hard contest is anticipated with both sides aiming to win.
Last Sunday Harrison lost 7 to 6 to CH&D after two misthrows in the eighth inning. Earlier, Rockdale blanked by Rockdale Huathers 27 to 14 with standout base stealing by Zimmerman.
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