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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
2
The Harrison News weekly notes subscription rates and payment terms, stating the paper is printed each Wednesday and entered as second class matter. Editor Walter Hartpence urges timely renewal with a marked margin X to indicate expiration or debt.
On Thursday March 7 1901 revival services at the Presbyterian Church urge attendance and participation. Rev C W Eldridge is scheduled to preach this evening and again tomorrow evening as part of the ongoing efforts to ensure a successful revival.
Last Sunday the mother of Charles Rechenbach on Jimison fell and broke her thigh bone. Dr Liddle attended and treated the injury, but at 95 years old the chances of recovery are very poor.
At the regular meeting last Teasday a flag for Dearborn Hall was ordered. The staff will be permanent and the flag raised only on occasions demanding display of Old Glory. The move aims to teach respect for the national emblem and the community owes thanks to the Confictimen.
On Wednesday March 18 the Ariel Club presents a City Hall concert under Leroy Tebbe. Foreign guests include Indianapolis soprano Dorothy Jungclaus violinist Harry Gwynn Miller pianist Nellie Secrest accompanists Ethel Miller and Robert Gise. The program aims to please and draw a large audience.
The Perfectionists held a private funeral for their deceased leader at the residence of her son-in-law J. C. Brooke on Park Avenue in Cincinnati. Only sect members attended the services, with the body resting in a handsome casket before burial at Spring Grove Cemetery. The deceased had long been known in Cincinnati, residing on the hill north of town on the former 8. K. Gold farm.
The Harrison Dramatic Club staged Uncle Sior, Paradise Regained at City Hall on Friday and Saturday for Washington Fire Company. The four act drama drew large audiences, earned praise for its presentation, and after expenses a tidy sum was raised for the fire company.
A sensational matinee brawl at William Barrows saloon in Elizabethtown on February 24 led to warrants for about fifteen participants after informant Tor Hayes exposed the event to Cincinnati Humane officers. Despite arrests, a mob attempted to lynch Hayes in Cleves, forcing him to flee via trolley to Lawrenceburg and on toward Aurora as authorities pursued the case. The report also notes the H. H. 8. L. 8. society meeting discussing Lincoln with officers Kilgour and Goodwin in attendance, and outlines upcoming program items and officers for the next two months.
G A R boys held a lively Saturday gathering with about thirty members. Peter Brickner was mustered in as a candidate amid vocal and instrumental music and speeches by Heiskell, Tebbs, and others after a plentiful dinner prepared by a dedicated committee.
City Hall hosts a high class comedy evening featuring Clark's Comedians in The Real Widow From New York with Holy City illustrated views, Harry Steele the Australian roller skater, Irene Lackman in a fire dance, and a serpentine dancer. Admission is 15 cents for children and 25 cents for adults.
At Whitewater Lodge K of P last Monday the ladies secretly planned a surprise banquet for the members. Nearly forty men sat to the central tables laden with good things and the room filled with songs speeches and social chat after the meal.
Mrs Abbie Schneider Kissel died suddenly at home on Vine Street after giving birth to a newborn, leaving husband Peter Kissel and three children in mourning. Funeral held Monday at the Catholic Church with Rev Eilermann officiating. born October 11 1859 near Brookville Indiana, aged 41. Attendees from distant towns included Miss Helen Schneider and several Kissel relations. Undertaker Burk directed the service. pallbearers named.
A living vote of thanks was tendered to the ladies for their excellent refreshments and their presence, with all hoping the gesture would be repeated at no distant day.
Democratic meeting Tuesday night named a full ticket for the spring election. Executive Committeeman J. W. Taber opened the session with F. W. Schindler as chairman and Peter Studt as secretary. Nominees include Trustee Frank Jackman Daniel Yeager George Seal Township Treasurer A H Frost Assessor J H Rag ar Joseph Crets Justice of the Peace Daniel Lake Council Erl Small Peter Stenger Wm Meyers J C Bevis Jacob Long Wm Knepffe Board of Education W A Hoff man W A Axby O W Grubs.
Poem line expresses a playful preference for spring over winter. It implies a cheerful change in mood with the season and a willingness to forego colder times for warmer days and growth. The line centers on personified spring and a listener named Annie.
At a five week revival in the Masonic Hall near Bright Elder Brown, William Webster and sister Addie draw large nightly crowds. Last Friday Clara White resisted his urging and slapped the elder twice, then he departed to pray for her from a distance amid much excitement.
At 12 30 this morning a blaze engulfed the lower floor of the Mitchell estate residence at 18 Mitchell Avenue. C W Starr awakened by smoke rescued sister-in-law Emma Schreyer from a fourth story window and pulled her to safety. Mrs Starr and her son were saved by firefighters. Loss estimated at 2500 dollars, likely caused by an overheated furnace.
Evangelist Allen Wilson conducts meetings in Steubenville with Prof Haston and a promising report expected. The scene highlights a stylish shop window featuring men’s fancy shirts at reasonable prices this week.
Special Despatch from Columbus reports General Sheets disputing an Oil Inspector’s ban on gasoline illumination. The Attorney General says existing law does not cover the Air Light device, which heats rather than directly illuminates, relying on a Wellsbach mantle for light. Also notes social and cultural items and a cough remedy advertisement.
CANANDAIGUS N Y February 10 1901 Incandescent Light and Stove Co Cincinnati Ohio reports customer praise for Airlight arc and incandescent lamps in a store room doubling light output to seven lights at about half the prior cost. The note also mentions chorus numbers for a concert and selections from Wagner and Lohengrin performed by a club.
C D Istill of Morriston Tenn says large sores on his daughter's head became a scala head before Bucklen's Arnica Salve completely cured her. The ad claims it treats eczema tetter salt rheum pimples sores ulcers and piles for 25 cents at West Side Drugstore.
The Harrison News announces a yearly rate of one dollar with postage paid by the publisher. The notice emphasizes affordable access and full delivery service for readers.
George W Wait of South Gardiner Maine says he suffered a severe cough cold chills and grip and tried many useless remedies before using Chamberlains Cough Remedy which he credits with curing the illness after one bottle He congratulates the manufacturers of an honest medicine and notes it is available from all druggists for note DY
The ad offers latest frame styles including White and Gold, custom sizes, and on hand supplies like I y Paste Paper Oil Cloth for Painters Wire Nails and Easels made to order. Public invited to inspect specimens at 70 and 72 Market Harrison.
The La Euchre Club held a Tuesday gathering at Mrs. Frank’s home, described as a highly enjoyable social function. Refreshments were provided, and the competition for honors remained lively yet friendly. Guests included Miss Mame Shuler of Hamilton, Miss Florence Goodwin of Louisville, Mrs. Will Baughman, Miss Pearl Hollowell, and Miss Clara Frost. First prize went to Mrs. D. P. Wayne, second to Mrs. C. D. Begis, with Pearl Hollowell noted as a guest winner.
The Advance Club meets tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. Thos. P. Pierce's home with an engaging program. The afternoon features The Land of the Midnight Sun, roll call fade, a paper on The Arctic Regions by Mrs. Dudley Wayne, reading from Thelma by Mrs. Jas. B. Dair, a paper on Recent Explorations by Mrs. Cora Scott, and music.
Auctioneer Martin Pope offers for sale at his Mimitown Ohio residence a mare seven, a mare eight, a cow with calf, two wagons, beds, harness sets, a buggy, a buggy harness, and many other articles plus his saloon including stock, pool table, slot and penny machines in a public auction.
Notice notes cash payment for sums up to 35 with a sale. For larger amounts over 5, credit of six months is offered with a note and two approved securities. Freely signed by X. J. Bauer, proprietor.
In Lonaeconing Maryland Professor Ivison endured thirteen years of neuralgia and stomach indigestion until he tried Kodol Dyspepsia Care on a friend's urging. He reports full relief, stating that it digests what you eat and praising the product highly through Sam A Barrow.
A vendor states readiness to provide comprehensive care services and embossing in the highest quality artistic style, signaling capability in handling varied tasks with attention to finish and presentation.
The Vindicator editor tested Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice with remarkable relief. First, rheumatism in the shoulder caused ten days of excruciating pain, eased after two applications with rubbing. Second, third joint rheumatism nearly prostrating, relieved by two applications before bed and waking pain free. Sold by all druggists.
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