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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
2
At Harrison post office notice flags overdue subscriptions and marks for time expiry. A fundraising subscription for Charley Wuesthorn’s bereaved family seeks support, with Walter Hartpence urging friends to ease their sorrow through contributions.
The funeral last Friday afternoon drew a large crowd. The Daughters of America, of which the deceased was a faithful member, attended in a body. Sympathy was offered to the bereaved husband and three children as services were described as impressive. Pallbearers included Thos Walker, John Perrine, Frank Simpson, Wesley Shockley, Wm Tyner and Aley Haas.
George W. Keen of Indianapolis, long a leading local merchant, nears death after a prolonged illness. Recent heart trouble has set in with no hope of recovery, and his condition is causing widespread sorrow. His wife is formerly Miss Jennie Rowlby.
In a moment of deep loss for Mr and Mrs Charles Wuesthorn after the death of their three children, local citizens rally with aid and donations. Baughman Penny donated casket and services, Will Slete provided a white hearse, Dair Bros furnished horses, Chas Hahn a horse, Frank Jackman supplied brick for the tomb wall, and Frank Yeager supplied hacks.
The Burk home hosted a charming wedding reception for Frederick H. Oehrmann Jr. and Miss Etta Viola Hutchinson with Rev. Bates presiding. A small circle of relatives and friends gathered as bridesmaids and guests offered warm congratulations, then the couple departed for Indiana and Cincinnati to begin their life together.
A gasoline stove explosion in Harrison last Friday morning killed three Wuesthorn children aged nearly five, 83 years and 1L months, and injured their mother. Firemen and neighbors fought the blaze. father was away at Davison's store. Funeral services were held at St. John Catholic Church with burial in St. John Cemetery.
Frank McCullough twin of James McCullough died early Thursday after missing a transfer at Valley Junction. He had attended a Whitewater Park picnic, drank at a Lawrenceburg or Elizabethown area, then walked along the track where a down freight struck him, severing an arm and a leg. He was taken to Cincinnati morgue.
Harrison marks the Fourth with a parade led by King Rex forming at 9 00 AM on State Street in front of Dair Bros distillery and cooper shops. The route runs from State to Market to Washington to Broadway to Railroad Avenue and back to City Hall. Fireworks are banned and crowds are urged to keep streets clear. The Grand Marshal and assistants organize the event with Mayor Bowles receiving the city key from King Rex at the gates. Notables and businesses line the route as sponsors and participants are listed.
No coating or painting required to preserve it. Minerals throughout, hence is practically indestructable and insures the highest fire resisting qualities. Booklet "G" will give you desirable information. Write today. H. W. JOHNS MANVILLE CO, DEPT.R. CLEVELAND, Gov.
Deprived of our dear little ones, we suffer a loss beyond words yet sense life ahead. In deepest gloom we feel the presence of kinfolks and friends who did all possible to ease sorrow. Through the News we extend heartfelt thanks to all. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wuesthorn.
The Men’s Auxiliary held a well attended meeting last Tuesday in the Christian Church lecture room. The program featured a standout violin solo by Rev. Charles W. Rice and a strong musical and literary lineup. Membership has reached fifty, refreshments of ice cream cake and raspberries were served, and plans mention Big Four excursion rates on the 4th to attract visitors.
Peter Hahn extends heartfelt gratitude to all who offered sympathy after the death of his wife. Special thanks go to Harrison Daughters of America and Miss Nellie Jenkins for numerous acts of kindness appreciated by all.
Venice Ohio reports Wm Law ordained in the Christian Church and scheduled to depart September 10 for Lexington Kentucky to enter college. Harvest is in full blast with good wheat yields. Rev A P Bournes preached at the Presbyterian Church. The season's event was the marriage of Jessie Wade to Paul R Burns on June 20 with nearly a hundred guests and a trip to Buffalo Niagara Falls afterward.
June 26 1906 social snippets report visits among Keller Studet Daugherty and Kaiser families in Cincinnati Logan and Oxford. Walter Kolb knee injury treated by stitch. Mary Kolb to attend State Normal at Oxford. Grace Biddle sick. Numerous trips include James Wilson to Miami Lewis Rechenbach to Southgate and Cincinnati. Margaret Neuce visits Mrs John Kolb. Ed Brinkman calls on Chris Fox.
Frequent results from neglect of clogged bowels and torpid liver lead to chronic constipation. Dr King's New Life Pills are advertised as the best gentle regulators for stomach and bowels. Guaranteed by druggist. Price 25e. 085.
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