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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
2
The Harrison News lists Thursday publication, editor Walter Hartpence, Bowles Block office, and subscription rates of three months for 3, six months for 1, and annual 1.00 payable in advance. The paper is printed Wednesday and enters Harrison post office as second class matter.
A marginal mark in a newspaper notice warns readers that time has run out or payments are due for subscriptions. Walter Hartpence is referenced with volume and unclear text following, indicating a historic subscription reminder.
Fans urged to attend next Friday afternoon and Saturday evening Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra concerts for a popular Wagner program chosen by concert patrons. The event promises to please despite not resembling ragtime fare. Half fare tickets are available at West Side Drugstore.
The M. E. Church revival led by Rev. T. D. Moore continues with strong audiences each evening. The pastor urges universal church and civic support, praising the revival’s potential to improve moral conditions and asking all to attend and give generously.
Described as the son of Prof. Geo A Chase this lieutenant has served two years in the army and was at Manila after its capture by Dewey. He is promoted to First Assistant to the Quartermaster General with a salary of 1400 dollars annually and transferred from Manila to Cebu City a 40000 population city in the South Philippine Islands. The promotion follows strict adherence to duty and marks him as efficient and reliable.
The death of Aunt Adeline Ross wife of John P. Ross of Oxford Indiana is reported. She died Monday evening February 4 at 7:60 after a month long illness. An invalid for years she was patient and beloved by family and neighbors. Sympathy is extended to Uncle John and the children.
John Wamsler died Wednesday at Betts Street Hospital Cincinnati. His funeral was conducted by G A R comrades at 2 pm Saturday from Burke's office to the Catholic Church Rev Eilerman officiating. Burial followed at Glen Haven Cemetery with thirty veteran pallbearers and attendees including his son in law Joan H B Wilms of Louisville and niece Lena Gaetzel of Cincinnati. He wore full regulation uniform at the service and was laid to rest in the vault awaiting the eternal camping ground.
The Holiness church body has rented Dearborn Hall and plans a series of meetings to be held there.
There seems to be no improvement in the condition of William Anthony since our last issue. Local hospital sources report he remains under observation with the same health concerns, and no new developments have been disclosed.
William Handy states the report that his mother was in want of life’s necessaries or died of starvation is utterly fake. He denies the assertion and clarifies the family’s status.
Last Monday night the barn on John Ulm's John Willey farm near New Baltimore burned to the ground while only the stock was saved, leaving the property damage and cause under investigation.
Rev. Will G Loucks of the Christian Church at Lockland assists in a revival with T R Humphrey and a growing in gathering. A large chorus of young men joins the meeting, marking a pleasing feature in the event.
H. T. Diers and family left recently moving to their old home in Walton on the L and N and Q and C railroads. They depart Harrison with best wishes from many friends who join in to wish Miss Clara and the family happiness.
Wednesday of last week Herman Raggles, operator on the Whitewater division of the Big Four Road, was taken ill on the train and rushed to his home. Dr Bowles diagnosed typhoid fever. He remains very sick but shows some improvement in recent days. Friends hope for a speedy recovery.
A large library from the Christian Church Sunday School containing over 200 books was donated to the Harriman Tennessee Sunday School. Henry Menefee, a Taw School student at the University there, will ensure the books reach their destination in good order.
John Hyhurst of Addyston buried his wife last Sunday afternoon from the Methodist Church, Rev. T. D. Moore officiating. She left nine children, the eldest a young lady, all of whom attended the funeral. she was formerly Miss Taylor and had lived here before moving to Addyston.
The trustees of Miami township formally complained to the commissioners about the Big Miami river bridge, Lost Bridge, declaring it unsafe and requiring an entirely new structure. The commissioners and board of control set a date to visit and inspect the bridge with the trustees.
Miss Mollie Coy 33 a domestic employed by W J Kline of 648 Heaton street Hamilton died after a C H I switch engine struck her at Front and Sycamore. She had both legs crushed below the knees and underwent amputation at Mercy hospital before dying at 10 Mm. Her brother and sister arrived from Mt Carmel Ind to claim the body.
Friday afternoon the Advance Club hosted a reception for Mrs Jas B Dair and Miss Cora Scott, marking their departure with esteem and regret. Guests enjoyed musical selections, refreshments, and a progressive literary contest led by Miss Jessie Smith and Annie Marsh, with Mr T P Pierce and Mrs D P Wayne as top contestants. The club plans another meeting the next afternoon with Miss Anna Marsh featuring a temperance program and a debate on women in politics and business.
Mrs K Cheetham has moved back into her hotel property and will operate it with her millinery store. Geo Wach of Hast End Hotel will run the saloon, entering through the room next to Appianius grocery. Wach takes possession about the 10th.
Advertises wanted Timothy hay in Harrison Ohio with tonnage details. Mentions Sunbonnets at Turrell Bros and a candidate for Township Trustee subject to Democratic Primary. Includes Renny J. Meyer as a name in the notice.
A brief notice touts availability of sale bills with guaranteed lower prices than any rival. It invites readers to call to learn the current pricing and offerings.
A list of residents from Lorain Ohio to Wisconsin and Illinois touts Kid-Ne-Oids as kidney curer. Names and addresses from multiple states appear alongside a product claim and a price of 60 cents as sold by WEST LIVE Data clock.
John Campbell Post No 204 G A R Dept of Ohio mourns Comrade John Wareler. The post honors his Civil War service and over thirty years as a soldier, extending sympathy to his daughter and sister. Resolutions adopted and recorded by committee Currie, Trewwell, and Arthur L. 2014.
A sensational claim touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a cure for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and asthma promising to save many lives. The advertisement urges readers to try the remedy with a trial bottle offered at West Side Drugstore and lists prices 60e and 1.95.
Specialty printing shop offers sale bills and hand bills while you wait. Spring tithe promotion urges use of Rocky Mountain Tea claimed to keep the family well. Medicine priced at 35 cents, with Dr. C. Huber named in the notice.
A notice lists many states including Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Territory Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota South Dakota Texas Utah Virginia Wisconsin and others. It directs readers to contact Agents 2 Four Route for full information on rates tickets limits and other particulars, signed Warren J. Lynch General Passenger and Ticket Agent Cincinnati.
A compact set of late 19th or early 20th century classified style notices. Advertisements promote Longnecker's Sorghum Molasses at Braley's Grocery, West Side White Pine recommended by 11 physicians, Tyrell's limited offer on $125 wrappings for 98 cents, J A King horse buying, Haigis shoes at cash prices, Campbell Corn Drill Co shipments reported, Heuck offers on good rigs, Braley's fresh home-made pies, and walking skirts at Tyrell's.
BERT HARTPENCE and W. O. WINN announce candidacy for Township Clerk subject to Republican and Democratic primaries respectively. D.G. FRANCIS notes candidacy for Corporation Clerk, contingent on Republican primary results.
Mrs Angie Loos born near Harrison August 28 1858 married to George Loos October 8 1891, mother of Gertie Maude and Willie. She died February 24 1902 at Chesterfield Indiana after four years with consumption. Funeral in Anderson with Rev Dr Newhouse officiating, many friends and Ohio visitors attended. Burial followed in Anderson cemetery as community mourned a devoted wife and mother.
Rev C W Stephens pastor. Services as usual next Sunday morning and evening. Evening subject The Two Powers of Man Saved.
Rev. N L BuckKner pastor. Morning subject The Authority of Christ. Evening subject Seven Steps Up. Conclusion of last Sunday’s sermon. C E subject The Secret of Endurance. Eugene Haddock leader.
Pastor Rry T D Moors invites all to Sunday night services with the topic Gain and Loss. Special music will be provided. A decision on continuing meetings will be announced. Epworth League gathers at 6 PM with the morning theme True Altar of God.
This 200 page work is pitched as the finest book on Astronomy and Meteorology for 1902. It claims a large market, noting the first edition nearly sold out by January and urging readers to order for delivery prepaid. Send 30 cents to Word and Works Publishing Company, 2901 Locust Street, St. Louis, Mo.
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