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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
2
Heavy rains and electric storms barely delayed cars on the Electric Railway last week. Mr Hooven deserves praise for the excellent service provided to the public on this line.
A number of old soldiers are upset that two baseball games are planned for Memorial Day. They fear the games will detract from Memorial Day services and urge postponement to another day.
Benj Dodt proved a valuable man in Harrison Township Indiana politics and is regarded as one of the best executive committeemen the township ever had. He leaves nothing undone that should be done and does nothing that should not be done.
Rev. R. M. Williams of Lodianapo lis conducts daily street meetings at Market and State streets with strong turnout in cool weather. He belongs to the New Eight Christian denomination and recently completed a nine month South tour holding open air meetings to positive reception.
Attendees praised Rev. C. W. Blodgett for a thrilling address at last Sunday afternoons memorial service. A large audience showed strong enthusiasm, making it a notable community event.
A Friday overflow meeting drew Dearborn County candidates John E. Baker of Center township for Prosecuting Attorney Geo W Brown of Sparta township and Jas Boyles of Manchester township for County Commissioner. They urged voters to the ground level of the campaign and defined where the office can find him.
A lightning bolt hit Mrs Louise Crets house on John street about 6 pm last Thursday. The chimney and roof suffered some damage, but the residence escaped major harm and both Mrs Crets and her daughter Mrs Essert were frightened yet unharmed. Sons Charley and Jack Crets weren’t home but returned to help, and workers soon restored the roof.
Last Sunday evening at about five Albert Loos and his son Bert were returning home when a hold-back failed, tipping the spring wagon onto the horse. The horse kicked, striking Albert and leaving a scalp wound requiring five stitches and injuries to the eye and temple. He was taken home and Dr Kilgour attended him. prognosis is guarded but recovery hoped.
Memorial services held at the Presbyterian Church in Harrison drew a large crowd and were praised as the best of their kind. Rev. T. D. Moore gave the address, with Rev. M. L. Buckley in charge of the program. About 30 G. A. R. members and 18 Sons of Veterans attended from their post room. Program included scripture reading, prayer, a quartet, sermon, song, and benediction.
Decoration Day activities planned by G A R members and Sons of Veterans in Harrison. Rev J D Garrison of Lawrenceburg to speak at City Hall at 2 PM, Staab's Band to play, with streets closed 2 to 4 for attendees. Children invited to Glen Haven Cemetery. flowers collected for bouquets and wreaths. Local women to arrange flowers in township room. Program includes reading Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and several solos and prayers.
After a nearly nine year illness John Perrine died Monday night at eleven. A longtime resident of over forty five years he worked in lumber over twenty years. Born April 15 1838 in Whitewater township he was 64. He married Sarah J McCracken on October 3 1864 and had eight children. Funeral Thursday at 2 p m from his house with Rev M L Buckley officiating. Burial Glen Haven Cemetery. Surviving wife six children two sisters and many friends. Pallbearers named D C Jones John Knepfin D H Jessup George W Bowlby O W Winn F Taylor.
A vintage poem by Mrs. Ella Wallace Jones honors the Nation’s dead. It compares graves along the northern shore to a field of wreaths and flowers, urging dewy roses and lilies to lay over the graves with love and peace. The verses reflect national mourning and the wish to memorialize those who fought, regardless of uniform or side.
You are urged to note material on our first and fourth pages concerning Memorial or Decoration Day. The notice directs readers to focus on the relevant items and any related events or observances described therein.
The beautiful invitations for our high school commencement were printed at the News office, showcasing the shop's ability to produce artistic printing and give readers a glimpse of the quality possible from local presses.
Tomorrow evening the City Hall will host a notable reader Miss Mannheimer known for artistry on the American stage. She was invited by Miss Bertha Converse and is expected to draw a full house, reflecting the community’s support and generous patronage.
Geo B Tebbs faces Democratic primary in Dearborn County Indiana for County Treasurer. The endorsement highlights his competence, prior service in minor offices, and fair campaign conduct. Supporters say a Tebbs nomination is a prep to election and would honor his good name.
Sam Lumley s boy Herbert Lumley twelve a Ward of Harrison Ohio faced police court on vagrancy after a spree at the County Infirmary sparked by his parents separation. Superintendent Ed Bogen calls it the oddest case seen, as he transferred him from the infirmary to the men s department and fears for discipline.
Dr. R. F. Lewis of Mt. Carmel Indiana was injured Saturday morning when his frightened horse galloped away. He was thrown from his buggy striking his head, suffering a brain concussion. Dr. Dandridge of Cincinnati visited Monday and said doctors Seal and Buckingham are treating him. The community hopes for his recovery.
Lumley experiences epileptic episodes described as a terror. He was removed from the infirmary and Judge Lueders orders relocation to an insane asylum.
May events include a M E Church lawn fete with ice cream lemonade and a literary program by Dellia and Kate Shroyer in Shaxer Village. The Butler County Christian Endeavor Convention meets May 31 at Venice Presbyterian Church. The Hamilton county Commissioners fund road improvements near Bowling Green. Elizabeth Garner obituary in Bloomington Ind. plus temperance sermon by Rev O D Becker.
Citizens are urged to furnish flowers for decorating soldiers' graves tomorrow. Send arrangements to the township room at City Hall.
The report stating Geo Maines of Aurora was cut in two by a circular saw is false. No incident occurred and the claim is untrue.
The Grand Lodge of Ohio K of P meets this week at the Columbia Theatre in Cincinnati. Chas Weldishofer serves as delegate from Harrison Lodge with Fred Rupp as alternate. Magnolis Lodge of Portsmouth is conferred third rank Monday evening, with a grand drill corps and strong participation from attendees including J P Mettler and several others.
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