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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1901
Page
2
Walter Hartpence editor and proprietor notes weekly publication on Wednesdays. Subscriptions payable in advance with options for three months six months or one year. Paper is mailed as second class matter from Bowles' Bleek second floor and addressed in Harrison.
The notice explains that a mark on the paper or wrapper signals time's up or imminent expiration and urges the recipient to settle the subscription with Walter Hartpence.
Herr Most, the New York anarchist, jailed for a year for teaching in his paper it is right to murder rulers and presidents. He argued life sentences were deserved. George Stenger joined the Catholic Knights of America on September 6, 1897 and contributed $75.60 to the Widows' and Orphans' Fund. At his death he is owed $1,000 payable to his mother, a testament to life insurance value.
Indiana restricts hunting with dog and shotgun for all game from October 1 to November 10. A permit may be granted by the Commissioner of Fisheries and Game to hunt squirrels waterfowl and other water birds. Non residents pay a $25 license fee.
Dame Nature has been doing wonderful painting in this locality the past week with Jack Rest aiding. The hills south of town are a mass of bright hues, presenting a picture no artist’s brush can duplicate. Lovers of the grand and beautiful in nature should see these pretty pictures of God’s handiwork.
Arrangements are made for a winter lecture course featuring five entertainments including concerts and lectures. A season ticket costs 1.00. The first event will be the Ger Maines, two gentlemen delivering charming evening entertainment, on November 27. Full particulars will be in the News soon.
Mrs George Mettler formerly Ida May Reed filed for divorce from George Mettler now working in Hamilton alleging neglect of herself and their four children. She names Mollie Coy of Hamilton and attorney Frank Seinsheimer and seeks to reach Mr Mettlers share of his fathers estate by garnisheeing Dr J P Marvin executor of the estate and Citizens Bank.
Supt Thomas P Pierce attended the first Hamilton County Teachers Association meeting of 1901 in Linton Hall Cincinnati and was elected to the Committee on Vacancies. The next meeting will be at the old Second Intermediate School on Ninth near Main. Boxwell exams schedule changes include five questions per paper and retake allowances with details on retake eligibility.
One of the community’s oldest residents, W. W. Davison senior, grows weaker at home with his family by his side on Broadway. Doctors and kin attend him as he nears death, having arranged affairs and found peace with his Maker. Visitors include L. A. Davison and daughters in Cincinnati, E. F. Davison of Peabody, Ida Rogers of Newton, Rev. J. S. Pumphrey and sons, and Al Gale family from Norwood, among others.
The M. E. Church parsonage hosted a crowded social last Thursday with a light luncheon. Featured were Elsie Lee from Hayward School of Elocution and Elizabeth Rawley of Cincinnati, plus a piano performance by Miss Hawk. A duet by Mrs. C. D. Bevis and Miss Pearl Meade and songs by Mrs. Walter Hartpence drew strong applause as attendees wondered why few men attended.
The community mourns George Edward Stenger a 24 year old young man from Harrison who died after a long illness in Cincinnati. Born May 30 1879 he worked as a traveling salesman for Henry Meyer and lived at 1614 Freeman Avenue. Funeral services were held at the local Catholic Church with Rev H Eilermann officiating and burial in the Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers included Cyril Viel John Ebertz John H Ragar Herman Lohans Robt G Frederick and Peter Stenger.
In the issue dated Thursday May 31 1877 the paper notes very warm weather and reports Leonard Stenger welcoming a baby boy yesterday. Dr West calls it a bouncer, implying a healthy newborn.
Citizens commend Frank Bowles for the excellent repairs to Bowles Block. They praise his generous use of surplus earnings to improve the town and hope for more men to follow his example.
The probate court last Friday heard the Cincinnati and Cleveland Railway Company case to build a Harrison branch. The matter was postponed until the Supreme Court rules on the corporation’s right to force its way through Cincinnati streets.
In Memoriam from St Joseph Branch 793 C E of A Harrison mourns the death of George E. Stenger. The resolutions praise his faithfulness, pledge tribute, and authorize copies to the bereaved mother and sisters, the C E of A Journal, Harrison News and Journal, and minutes. Committee: Peter Ebertz, Herman G Lohaus, Peter Stenger.
The H. H. 8. Literary Society met on September 27 to elect officers with Anna E. Starlin as President and Fern Green as Vice President. The next meeting is set for Friday October 18 at 2 PM featuring essays readings choruses and a debate on prohibiting indiscriminate killing of the English sparrow.
Last Sunday the M E Church hosted a union service led by Rev Buckley with Revs Moore McGowan and Ferguson taking part. The program featured old familiar hymns scripture readings and prayers. Elders were escorted by carriages showing respect as Forefathers Day was observed. The church looked beautiful with autumn leaves and flowers.
A large lot of holiday goods is displayed at E Israel's jewelry store with an assortment aimed to suit everyone. Lumber and material left after repairs at Longnecker's bridge will be auctioned by Jack Abbey at 2 pm next Saturday.
Sunday night after a sickness of several weeks Mrs Mary Hancock wife of Seneca Hancock died near Drewersburg Indiana. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at Wilmington Indiana with undertaker A F Burk in charge of the burial.
Rev. W A Ferguson pastors morning sermon on Grace and Salvation. At seven o'clock Rev John M Ferguson preaches with Christian Endeavor at six o'clock.
The grocers offer 15 cent cans with a cap containing a prize draw and a chance to win a 26 piece dinner set. An envelope lottery revealed number 95 on Tuesday, and Miss Ida Runowels of Logan is the winning guesser.
The well known composer of the Constellation and Bell of New York marches introduces The Volunteer March in the October issue of the J. W. Pepper Piano. The collection includes 21 complete piano pieces with 10 songs and 25 instrumental items, offered for 25 cents. Available through newsdealers.
The News Building dons vermilion and stands among the state’s finest blocks as Harrison enjoys local prosperity. Carl Bowlby attends the Ohio Dental College in Cincinnati after assisting Dr. Goodwin and Dr. Kunmann, gaining experience in the dental arts to aid his future business life.
Two unidentified individuals robbed the mail drawer on a U S mail boat stopping at Lawrenceburg. They escaped the boat but were captured near Muncie by U S Deputy Matechal Alonzo Boyd. He detained them en route to Lawrenceburg and halted briefly to talk with Marshal Loos. Mens extra heavy Egyptian Fleeced Underwear only 95c the suit at Turrells. it.
The large Bevis hardware store hosted a multi day display of Peninsular Stove Company ranges and stoves drawing big crowds. James Dougherty of Hamilton led the exhibit with courteous sales talks and demonstrations. Free refreshments featuring Thirds of Wheat Flour muffins and coffee accompanied by praise for Frederick flour. Mrs Joe Barton and Miss Effie Ellington supervised cooking that impressed visitors. Joe and Bob and Dougherty formed a strong team in promoting the goods.
The Advance Club began its fall season last Friday at Mrs. Thomas P. Pierce’s home. Members answered roll with What Foreigners Have Said of Us and heard talks by Mrs. W. E. Taylor and Miss Anna E. Marsh on History of Immigration and The People Habits National Characteristics and Future. Mrs. Atwood Perrine read The Landing of the Pilgrims. Tomorrow’s meeting, hosted by Miss Dana Tebbs, will feature Roll Call Quotations from Hiawatha, a paper on The Indian Past Present and Future by Mrs. M. L. Buckley, Leather Stocking Tales reading by Mrs. J. A. King, Romana reading by Mrs. D. P. Wayne, and a debate: The policy of the United States toward the Red man has proved a beneficial one.
Mrs J C Snider of Crittenden Kentucky recalls using Dr Kings New Discovery to treat her baby's croup with quick relief and cure. The ad promotes the remedy for coughs colds throat and lung troubles at 50c and 1.00 and offers trial bottles. Also a recruiting note seeks trustworthy men and women to travel for an established company with a 780 yearly salary plus expenses and no canvassing required.
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