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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
2
Subscriptions are payable in advance for periods of three months six months and one year. The paper is printed weekly on Wednesdays. The office contact lists Bowles Bleek and the phone number 36 for subscription services.
An old paper note indicates time is nearly up or subscription debt owed, urging settlement. Signed by Walter Hartpence. Volume AXXIIL number 20.
The Doughertys plan to leave our town for Columbus Ohio, the writer praising them as excellent people and saying the town cannot afford to lose such residents.
Colonel Milton Siter a leading Cincinnati attorney now active in New Mexico mining arrived yesterday on important business. He looked well and is reported to be in good health and spirits.
Friends greet Reverend William Carson yesterday as he delivers the funeral sermon for Mrs. Will Ford, a beloved figure in the community, while expressing sorrow over the occasion.
Attorney Myron Jenkins, a leading Greensburg Republican, is a strong contender for the Decatur County Clerk nomination. He is noted for his professional standing and active involvement in local politics and social circles.
At a School Board meeting in District No. 5 Harrison C a resolution was passed to bond the district for 2500 dollars to install a furnace. The old heating system is costly and inadequate. The current 8 mill levy is insufficient to meet obligations, and a 1 mill levy increase will be put to voters at the next election on Monday April 7.
Wm Anthony lies stricken with paralysis depriving him of speech and mobility. He cannot respond though he understands, prompting frequent tears. His wife Mrs Anthony, her brother John C Biddinger, and nurse John Huber care for him through day and night while he struggles with helplessness and grief. Flo, once strong, is now equally dependent.
This afternoon at 2 at the bride’s Market Street home, John Kuhlmann and Carrie Becker will be married by Rev J H Bohnen. The groom, a respected Harrison man, works in Cincinnati’s Big Four office. the couple plan a brief ceremony with immediate family then a trip to Cleveland and Ganton before settling in Delhi.
John Grop police officer for the village of Winton Place, age 56, shot himself at Toby Worat's saloon on Spring Grove Avenue near Ivorydale after a period of illness and odd behavior. He had been a popular figure, formerly with the G A R, and was taken to his family's home after the shooting reported by Dr Grimes and noted in the Commercial Tribune.
Mr. M W Brown spoke last Tuesday evening to a large audience of town leaders and scholars. Rev T D Moore introduced him with a neat speech as Brown portrayed five illustrations of life in beautiful expression. The audience rose from praise to tears, urged by optimism and courage, with the Bible cited as guide to real success in life. Prof T P Pierce and the committee earned praise for the well conducted entertainment.
A former friend named John Welton made a cheerful call last Thursday, said to bring happiness to the newspaper man and wishing for more locals like him.
Charles M. Miller of Manchester township visited last Friday as a candidate for Sheriff. He argues the office should seek the man but adds the man ought to be within reach of the office for effective duty.
C. T. Deatrick of New York, special agent for Home Insurance, adjusted John Willey’s barn fire loss last Wednesday. Willey received 1290 dollars and praised the prompt settlement even as embers still smoldered. Dr. Marvin is agent for the H. M.
The estate of the late Hugh Campbell draws many claimants in Ireland and abroad. Last Thursday H McErlane of Cincinnati, a partner of Campbell as contractor, sued the estate for 6583.37 claimed to be due in a dissolution.
Lawrenceburg report says Charles R. Moore, a motorman on the C L and A line, seeks divorce from Olga B. Moore. He claims she failed to hand him supper, humiliated him by claiming higher social standing, and threatened him with a revolver and carbolic acid. the couple married in 1911.
Mrs Will Ford a well known Harrison woman died at home of her parents after months of lung illness. Born February 3 1875 she was 27 and leaves a husband her parents two sisters and many friends. Funeral held yesterday at the Presbyterian Church with Rev Wm Carson officiating. Burial in Glen Haven cemetery under undertaker Burk.
After six weeks of crowded workload the printing office is compelled to run the office force at night. They seek another capable job printer who fully understands producing fine work.
Cincinnati minister Rev W F Price will occupy the pulpit next Sabbath morning and evening. He has recently served as pastor of the Cincinnati Third Presbyterian Church.
Reverend N. M. L. Buckey will preach at 10 30 a m on Anniversary Sermon. Evening topic Queen Esther. Christian Endeavor at 6 p m with Our Own for Christ. All are invited to attend.
Rev. T. D. Moore outlines Sunday schedule with morning sermon Consecration of Service and evening message A Case in Court or the Pending Lion Suit. Epworth League meets at 6 P M with special music and Chorus Choir during the evening service.
William Jackson of New Trenton was badly bruised when a tree limb fell on him while hauling logs from a woods near town. He suffered hip bruises a broken arm and the loss of an ear, left in dangerous condition but reported improving yesterday.
The Democratic primary Saturday evening drew many voters from 4 to 8. Six candidates vied for Trustee while officers nominated included Mayor J P Mettler and Marshal Abe Los. Corporation Clerk E M Burk Treasurer Patrick Brady and a council slate Frank Jackman Joseph Binder Jacob Long Cinta tebe H Ragur Township Clerk W O Winn Assessor north Earl Small and Assessor south Chris Keller.
Miss Dona Tebbs entertained last Saturday afternoon with a thimble party at her State street home. Honor guests included Miss Louisa Bidleman of Dayton Ohio and Miss Martha Carson of Knightstown Indiana. An elegant luncheon followed the pleasant afternoon with many marked attendees.
The funeral for George Francis Brinkman, born December 6 1841 and died March 1 1902 at age 60, was held from his late home with Rev T D Moore officiating. John Campbell G A R Post led the service, with M E Church choir providing music and several pallbearers named. He served in the Civil War three years, was married to Jeanine Henderson and had three children. He died after a brief illness while reading the Bible, and was buried in Bright cemetery.
The April Designer features a graceful female figure with Easter doves and lilies. Content includes stories such as An Easter Miracle and Easter Ey Football, decor and crafts, home and garden notes, dressmaking tips, and a new Floral Department with over 100 fashion illustrations. Easter costumes for ladies and youths are showcased with selections on etiquette fabrics and millinery.
A compact note records a location reference involving one square from Electric Railway and two squares from Big Four Railroad. The entry specifies geometric metrics and directions in a concise transit-oriented ledger style.
Albert Derrick as administrator with the will annexed of Ferdinand Widmann Sr deceased announces an auction. Anthony B Dunlap attorney 71 Atlas Building Cincinnati Ohio James C Woodward auctioneer Pike Bids Cincinnati Ohio. Auction details reference 620.
A public sale of household and farm items will be held at the seller’s residence on Johnson’s Fork four miles north of Harrison, Mt. Carmel and Harrison Pike. Included are two cattle, several cows, pigs, poultry, buggy and road cart, farming tools, hay, wood, furniture, stoves, shells and traps, across many farm implements and household goods.
A fragmentary advertisement offers cash terms for sums five dollars and under and an eight month credit on larger sums with approved security. The notice names LEWIS CANN and Gus. Roser, Clerk, with reference to 023 Prop.
The Willette Corner at Tebbus Bros. store, a central Harrison corner business site, is for rent or lease. Suitable for a large, desirable business place with rear rooms and store room space. Call or address Francis Hollowell, Renosstate Avenue, Harrison, Ohio.
The electors of Harrison village Ohio will vote on Monday April 7 1902 at usual voting places from 5 30 am to 5 30 pm to elect Mayor Marshal Street Commissioner Clerk Treasurer and three Councilmen J P Marvin Mayor.
Electors in Flarrison Village School District No 5 are notified of a vote on Monday April 7 1902 at usual district polling places from 6 30 A M to 5 38 P M to elect one Board of Education member for a three year term. Made at Aerrison Ohio March 18 1902. O R Williams Clerk Board of Education.
Between 5 30 A M and 5 30 P M voters will select one Township Trustee one Township Clerk one North Precinct Assessor one South Precinct Assessor and seven Highway Supervisors John Knepfle L M Simms D M Yeager serve as Trustees Attest J A Little Clerk The notice also promotes Liver Lax a 25 cent liver pill sold by West Side Drug Store
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