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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
3
The display proclaims the season with artistic merchandise and patterns in men's goods. It promises shoppers value in patterns and color schemes and invites a view of men’s notions at quoted prices.
James E. Murdock, who financed the interurban line along the National road, died suddenly Friday night at his Lafayette home. He rose from poverty to wealth, lived cleanly, and helped many by his benefactions.
A large group of farmers in Wayne County resist scheduling a county local option election until after the next State Legislature adjourns and its stance on the law is known. They object to spending three to four thousand dollars at this time.
Walter Gethers of Indianapolis spent Thanksgiving here. Mr and Mrs Ed Wilson of Connersville visited the Gaars. Mrs George Condo of Wilkinson visited her parents the Lyons. Harry Doll and wife hosted a Thanksgiving dinner with several families. A surprise 55th birthday for Mrs Weale Doddridge brought 38 guests and baskets. Rodenberg family hosted Thanksgiving dinner with Rice Tout Sourbeer and others from Richmond.
Mrs Frank Guerin was in Greenfield Friday. D C Bousley spent Thanksgiving with his parents at Kennard. Several from here attended services at Ebenezer church Sunday night. Wm Franklin and family are moving to a farm near Spiceland this week. Mrs Minerva Eva of Cleveland Ohio visits sister Mrs Jas Nelson. Matt Haskett ill with pneumonia but improving. Mrs Ida Pierson and family open Thursday and Friday with a 5 A Nixon near Dub. A crowd of young people from here attended the skating rink at Dublin Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Arthur Wickersham sold their farm and plan to move to Oklahoma soon. W Shockley in town at Bloom with mother Mrs Shockley. Janet Rey of Rushville, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Rey, has died. He now plans to compel the construction company to erect and build a depot at
The report states the business revenue at this station is not enough to justify the requested expenditure, leading to an abandonment of the proposal.
A long list of people visiting relatives and moving residences in Henry county towns from Greensfork to Knightstown and Indianapolis. Entries note travel, hosting guests, Thanksgiving gatherings, business trips, and farm land purchases, with several deaths and local society events mentioned. The Ladies' Aid Society fundraiser, school entertainment in Dublin, and insurance firm activities are also detailed among numerous personal notices.
A long list of relatives and friends from Indianapolis Brownsburg Columbus and Richmond joined households in Connersville for Thanksgiving. Dr Chas Kniese crafted his wedding ring from a self designed gold mold. A newborn son blessed Mr and Mrs Chas Null near Connersville. Community events included church preaching by Rev Scott and a large M E Thanksgiving dinner serving about 210 people. A prized steer owned by W E Williams died, likely from a hunter’s stray shot.
Albert Ferguson of near Milton dies from pneumonia after a brief illness. Survived by wife Mrs Ursula Ferguson and son Jobe, with brothers John and Horton of Milton and step mother Mrs. Ferguson. Funeral held at 2 pm Tuesday at his brother’s home, Rev. F A Scott officiating, burial at Westside cemetery. Many relatives and friends mourn the loss.
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