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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1901
Page
3
Railway timetable snippets show eastbound and westbound arrivals with several times listed. Local items report sheep and hog shipment to Cincinnati, a millinery opening, land rents near Venice, and moving of a bus operator to Mt Carmel with nearby housing. Community letters mention visitors, health updates, and social events amid routine notices.
A few days ago Sam Stull on the Big Four main line suffered a bruised left leg and ankle sprain in an accident. He was reported to be recovering well. James A. Dougherty, famed local trader, was in Columbus, Ohio on important business late last week. He will trade almost anything but wife, children, and good name.
On Saturday October 12 at 1 PM Mrs Rosa Doty of Rockdale will sell a lot of household goods at auction. Geo A Biddinger is the auctioneer. Twenty boxes of hats from J A Dougherty were sent to Brookville last week after a trade with Doc Hao for a farm in Adams county Ohio near Cincinnati. If Dougherty cannot trade with a man there must be something wrong with the other party.
Geo A Biddinger will sell a large lot of personal property at 1 o’clock P M on Tuesday October 15 belonging to Geo Otto Kampman living 14 miles south of Mt Carmel on the Mt Mel Kar mel and Johnsons Fork Pike. A bill for list of articles and terms. The big excursion train from Ft Wayne to Cincinnati was well patronized last Sunday and several Gabels from Muncie stopped here to visit friends and kinfolks.
Jacob Jones and his wife welcomed a bouncing girl baby last Monday morning. The arrival makes Will Teeter a grandfather and Robert Laughlin a great grandfather. Dr Bowles calls the child a fine baby.
Rev. W. A. Ferguson leads a 10 30 union service at the M E Church. At seven o clock Rev. John M. Ferguson preaches. Evening service hour is changed.
An assault on C F Collier of Cherokee Iowa nearly proved fatal as injuries affected his back and kidneys. After failed remedies he used Electric Bitters and reports a remarkable recovery feeling like a new man. The medicine purifies blood and strengthens health and is sold for 50 cents at West Side.
A vacant North Vine Street lot with a ready cellar and foundation was sold by Francis Hollo well to Marshal Abe Loos for 105 dollars. Also advertised is Mrs. M. E. Jenkins' Second Fall Millinery Opening featuring Pattern Hats on Friday and Saturday October 11 and 12 at the West Side venue. Save your checks.
If you have anything to sell or trade call on J A Doughery at the Standard Family Store.
A first class cook is sought by Mrs. Frank Bowles of Harrison Ohio. The advertisement notes Rolla H. Howard has been in business two years and a half this month and praises him as sober accommodating and industrious, asserting he deserves his share of the barbering business of the town and vicinity.
Rev M L Buckner leads Union Old Folks Services at the M E Church Sunday morning at 10 30 with the morning subject The Bible Proves Itself An evening service at 7 led by C E B with theme Dark days and their lessons L A Cook leads the session at 6 P M
Reverend T D Moore presides as Epworth League honors old people with a Sunday service attended by other churches. Choirs are invited to practice Friday at 7 30 PM, and Sunday night’s topic is How to Have Your Wish Gratified. Sunday afternoon Bible study at 2:30 covers The Inspiration of the Bible, open to all members and nonmembers.
The store announces the closing of its entire stock of this year patterns to make room for new arrivals. An inducement is offered of one third off on all grades as a clearance. A large portion of remnants is also being closed out at very low prices.
The marshal warns residents to clear gutters and sidewalks to prevent blockage from falling leaves. The notice urges immediate compliance to avoid trouble and maintain safety in the area.
Miss Grace Brennan an expert mil liner from Cincinnati has taken a position with Miss Tinie Jackson and after experience with the best houses in the city is ready to please her patrons.
Mrs Nannie Hollingsworth of this place is very sick with lung trouble. Look out for the new Electric Railroad. Mrs Lulu Hammitt will celebrate her birthday next Saturday evening with many Cincinnati friends. A Dean has opened a butcher shop in Taylors Creek and employed his brother Clarence. Wo Merrill is building a new dwelling on his Wm Toph farm.
In Buffalo in October the Pan American Exposition shines at its zenith with delightful weather and autumn colors on the Exposition Buildings. The Big Four Route offers very low round trips to Buffalo with long return limits, and Warren J. Lynch of Cincinnati invites inquiries for full travel details and rates.
A fragment mentions a beauty recipe from Mrs Patti urging bowel health with the claim that neglect causes a dozen ailments. It endorses Liver-Lax, a vegetable liver pill sold by box, implying health and beauty benefits.
Reader notice advertises the Harrison News available to any address for 1004 dollars per year with no credit limit, highlighting affordability and broad delivery options.
Mrs. Bert Jenkinson of Oshkosh reports her husband suffered kidney backache until he used Kid-No-Oids. She claims the box provided immediate relief from a kidney backache. The product is 60 cent coated tablets and sold locally.
Wanted several persons of character and good reputation for each state one in this county to represent and advertise an old established wealthy business. Horse of sole financial standing. Salary $1800 weekly plus expenses. Paid in cash each Wednesday. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Manager 316 Caxton Building Chicago.
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a fertilizer for children, claiming it aids growth, blood, and happiness. The ad invites readers to request a free sample, listing Scott & Bownf chemists at 409 Pearl Street and a price of $3.00 at all druggists.
A large audience of ladies attended the fall millinery opening of Mrs. M. E. Kine last Friday and Saturday, admiring the display and receiving compliments on the selections offered.
An advertisement offers a horse or mule for sale through Kina the liveryman and mentions buggies available with favorable terms to suit the buyer.
Tuesday evening Deputy Clerk Jeo. B. Tebbs issued a marriage license to Anthony Dole Jr and Miss Fr Stokes daughter of John Stokes. The couple have since married and are wished a happy life together.
A pleasant evening at the home of Miss Erie Bowles with assistance from Mamie Yeager as they entertained the MN and Literary Society of the Presbyterian Church.
A testimonial from Mrs. John Hicks of Williamsport Pa recounts relief from ongoing back and side shootings after using Ki Oids tablets. The letter, noting immediate benefit and months of continued use, promotes the 50 cent remedy and lists a Chicago address for purchase and inquiries.
Pastro Corbin advertises frames of any size to fit customers. invites the public to inspect specimens. He lists premade mouldings in White Gold and Picture Frame mouldings, paste pasteur, paper, oil cloth for painters, wire, nails, and easels made to order. Located at 70 and 72 Market Harrison.
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