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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
2
Subscriptions are payable in advance for one year at 1.90 pounds. The paper costs copy-months and is printed every Wednesday. It is entered at Harrison post office as second class matter.
The item reports a false tale of a young married man attempting to kill his wife recenty. It notes subscribers can save fifty cents a year by paying in advance. It cites last Sunday's temperature at ten degrees below zero and compares per capita money circulation from 1800 to 1900, highlighting 1900 as the highest in U S history.
Plans urge exact needs assessment before improvements and warn against bungling like the prior City Hall. A DeMoss Family entertainment under Presbyterian Church deaconesses will draw a full church audience with a long program of vocal and instrumental music. Admission is ten to fifteen cents.
William Coy was brought before Judge Ferris last Tuesday, adjudged insane, and sent to Longview. He appeared pitiable and seemed ignorant of his surroundings, drawing much sympathy for his family as his condition worsens.
The twelfth census of the United States will soon be taken and every citizen should help. If Supervisor Stoddard ensures honest men, not professional politicians, are assigned to take names, the census will be complete and satisfactory.
Dearborn county officials may soon hear a petition to allow Harrison township to buy the toll pikes. The goal is to make the roads from here to New Trenton and the Harrison and Johnsons Fork turnpike free. The move is welcomed as tolls have burdened the town. In Harrison, the Sons of Veterans present A Pennsylvania Kid this Friday and Saturday, promising a top notch performance. Walter Hartpence oversees the drama and praises his pupil cast.
A writer boasts of launching a paper named The Truth next April first to publish day by day recounts with names dates and places as events unfold. He notes inevitable pressure but remains committed to undeniable facts and timely reporting.
Fifty three years ago last Friday February 23 1847 James Fox recalls serving in the Third U S Artillery at the Buena Vista clash where Generals Zachary Taylor and Santa Anna faced off. The unit fought from dawn to night with no map leaving the gun position.
Venice Ohio February 26 1900 report a petition circulated by John Knepfie asking Coentil to purchase and open as a street the property owned by Mrs. C Benning adjoining the German A B Church on the north. The item notes strong support and predicts council action. Also includes local society notes, births deaths and community events through late February.
The Harrison News offers low subscription rates with options for one year six months and quarter year payments in advance. A combined offer includes The News and the New York Weekly Tribune for 25 cents.
President McKinley tells Military Order of the Loyal Legion in Washington on February 22 that the Union, the standard, and the nation are stronger and freer. He cites a two year reunion of people united by common sacrifice as Grant and Lee followers fought for the same cause.
A brief note for schoolchildren about the number 142857. It shows multiplying this figure by 1 to 6 and arranging the results in a circle yields the same sequence, while multiplying by 7 behaves peculiarly. The piece invites clever readers to try the calculations themselves.
Mr Stock attended Rev T D Moore lecture on Bread Winning at the M E Church last week. Impressed by its application to a new factory, he invited Moore to repeat it before the Friday evening employee parley with partners approving. The meeting room was well furnished, heated and lighted, with extra chairs for guests.
A memory service at The Christian Church honored Dwight L. Moody with reps from Presbyterian and Methodist congregations. Rev. White opened with prayer, Rev. Moore summarized Moody's early life, Mr. Ferguson reviewed his evangelistic work, and White praised Moody’s impact as a world evangelist. The meeting ran long but featured hymns and speeches, with a collection shared by the three churches.
The Presbyterian Musical and Literary Society held a well attended afternoon musicale at Mr. and Mrs. Geo B Tebbs home. Performers included Mrs E B Mighbella Pearl Hollowell Edith Converse Laura Burkam Miss Anna Ford Charlotte Jessup Norma Schott Ada Hollowell and Leroy Tebbs among others with George W Stock and others as accompanists. The event featured piano solos recitations vocal and instrumental numbers and a colonial era costume theme. Admission was ten cents and the club enjoyed a neat sum as crowds filled the rooms.
The H H 8 L 8 held its regular meeting in the 10th room of the school building on February 21. Officers elected: President Edward Garties Vice President Miss Mary Crets Secretary Eugene Haddock Critic Miss Mary A Curran. Division IT presented a Washington birthday program with songs essays readings and a debate on patriotism.
George Kater suffered a painful injury at home last Monday when a window sash caught his left hand. Charley Schreiber, Whitewater township real estate appraiser, selected Fred Newhouse of the South Precinct as his assistant. both men are respected citizens and knowledgeable about real estate values.
Michael Rechenbach and Miss Daisy Cottingham of Bright Indiana were wed yesterday afternoon at the bride’s home. After a pleasant ceremony a refined repast followed and guests offered warm congratulations. The couple left by evening train for Cincinnati to begin married life at 610 Richmond Street, an elegant flat already furnished.
Ashby and Company announce a Grand Entertain ment in Harrison featuring Geo Ashby G W Pierce J W Hartpence J Hartpence and E D Bowlby with music dance and novelty acts. The program includes overtures serenades banjo solos mesmerism and colored writing acts plus a varied lineup of songs and dances by the notable cast.
E Hartgerink of Overisel Michigan reports rapid relief after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for family digestion. The ad asserts it digests what you eat and cannot fail to cure, attributed to Sam A Barrow.
Birkins notes it is a wonder some men labor hard yet still endure, while for us it is a wonder how others live well without work. The remark contrasts diligence with ease, reflecting on life's contrasts.
Miss Lizzie Whitney returns from Cincinnati while artist Henry Spyder visits Ed and John Kupfer Jr. Emma Koch hosts a sister’s party at the Koch home with Mattie Koch Bertha Scharddine and others. George Simonson’s Mt Hope family visit B Buell. Nellie Stratton visits Vyla Wood at North Bend. A Cincinnati barber seeker passes through. Band invitation ball in Walnut Hills and Nine Mile House dance attendance noted.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson, D. C. suffered eighteen months with a rectal fistula. Doctors warned he would die without a costly operation. He cured himself using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, advertised as the best in the world and a sure pile cure. Sold at West Side Drug Store for 25 cents a box.
A Dover girl grows sick from a cold and follows a friend’s advice to send for White Pine. The note indicates she seeks relief and is hopeful for improvement, implying a remedy or remedy-related service.
A health advertisement claims permanent cure for stomach weakness and indigestion through a tonic from South America. It promises rapid relief from the first dose, and asserts the remedy is safe, pleasant, and effective for long-suffering invalids. Sold by J P Marvin aeson Ohio.
An old advertisement touts Dr E Detchon’s Ant Diuretic claiming it helps children who bed wet and treats incontinence during sleep. It asserts immediate results and lists a price of $1, with seller J P Mayin in Drogesananid Ohio.
West Harrison Indiana Health Officer Willette announces a health bulletin ban on harboring hogs within the town limits after April 1 1900. Existing hogs may be kept until then. no new hogs may be penned. A house to house survey found 59 of 70 domiciles sound and 11 poor. notices will be mailed to affected residents.
Joseph Binder and Abe Loos announce candidacy for Marshal subject to Democratic Caucus decision. JB and Abe Loos note support in party process. The wording references a caucus outcome and party selection.
Clerks and trustees listed as candidates with caucus decisions pending. Lawrence M. Simms and Peter Schneider named for Township Trustee races, subject to Republican or Democratic caucus outcomes. John Hartka also appears as Township Trustee candidate under Democratic caucus guidance.
John H. Ragar joins South Precinct race and Joseph Crets in the North Precinct, each subject to the Democratic Caucus decision. The notice lists candidates under the Assessor race with precinct affiliation and party process.
Dan M Yeager announces candidacy for Township Clerk pending Democratic Caucus decision. He aims to serve the township with local governance duties once selected.
Mrs J K Miller of Newton Hamilton Pa writes that DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is the grandest salve and cures piles and heals everything. She dismisses fraudulent imitations as worth less, signing Sam A Barrow.
Will Taber reports Winnie a sweet little boy who has been very sick with a sore throat is improving under the treatment of Dr Bowles. Frank Henderson of Harrison Hill learned Monday his son at Lebanon College was seriously ill and went at once. Herman Haas and wife plan to depart next Monday for a visit to relatives in Falmouth Kentucky, expecting to stay about a week. Mrs Haas has a brother there she has not seen for fourteen years.
The C W B M of the Christian Church holds its regular monthly board meeting this afternoon at Mrs R G White's home with Mrs J F Tebbs as leader. A grand vocal and instrumental concert by the DeMoss Family plays at the Presbyterian Church this evening, March 1, featuring 42 instruments and bell-ringing. Admission is 15 cents.
Auctioneer Geo A Biddinger sells chairs bedsteads tables stoves bureaus carpets bed clothes tablesimen queensware tin ware glassware and carpenter tools in first class condition. Sale begins 1 o clock p m Thursday March 1 1900. MICHAEL GEORGE Proprietor.
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