Posey Township Schools Hold Twelfth Commencement
The Posey Township Schools conducted their twelfth annual commencement at Beetonville township hall on April 11, 1901. Despite a smaller crowd due to sickness, the program featured music, recitations, and diplomas, with speeches by Prof. W. F. L. Sanders and others praising women’s education and the nation’s duty to children.
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Posey Township
Beotonville
W. F. L. Sanders
May Wimmer
Arthur Cole
Mabel Martin
Lena Bradway
Ochiltree
Ois
Sidsvcicesen Essen Eneenss Orchestra
Ethel Wimmer
Miss Wimmer
Cole
W. F. L Sanders
Republic
Louia Gerine
Kahn
F. O. Zeigler
J. W. Williams
Messersmith Holmes Wedding in East Connersville
George D. Messersmith of Columbia township married Miss Stella Holmes in East Connersville on April 10. Rev. D. T. Hedges officiated at six o'clock, six friends attended, then a reception and elegant supper at the groom's mother's home near Null town. The ceremony surprised many, but friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Measersmith
Columbia Township
Stella Holmes
D. T. Hedges
Connersville
Mary Messersmith
Nulltown
Meeseremith
Birthday Anniversary Celebration Attracts Local Guests
L Thomw visiting today. J K Jonas and Mrs Jonas hosted a small gathering for the birthday anniversary. The event featured relatives and friends with music and supper, as attendees wished the celebrant many happy returns before departing for home.
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L. Thom W
J. K Jonas
Jonas
Glaner
Famine in India and Population Comparisons Cited
The article notes a 1901 population of 294,266,000 in India, with declines in central provinces and greater losses in native states. It compares Bengal’s density to Texas, and India’s population to Europe outside Russia, attributing trends to British rule and public health conditions.
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India
Hindustan
Americas
Africa
United States
Bengal
Texas
Europe
Russia
Vindosati Commercial Tribune
Surprise closing day for Fairview District No 1 school
A week after term end in Fairview township, District No 1, pupils and patrons surprised teacher Miss Lillian Warren. Visitors arrived with baskets, shared a large dinner, and then a brief program. Pupils presented a copy of The Life of Whittier and three spelling prizes were awarded to Stella Shortridge, Mary Fitzgerald, and Nellie Shortridge. Miss Warren plans summer study at Marion.
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Fairview Township
Mies Lillian Warren
Whittier
Stella Shortridge
Mary Fitzgerald
Nellie Shortridge
Marion. A
Hiram Klum Dies in Kokomo at 80
Kokomo resident Hiram Klum died at home 158 West Walnut Street at 10 30 this morning after a prolonged illness. Born December 28 1820 in New York he moved to Indiana as a youth and later farmed before settling in Kokomo in 1869. He was married to Mary Frances Webb in 1845 and survived by five children. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.
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Hiram Klum
Kokomo
Weet Walnut Street
Klum
Quieds County
New York
Fayette County
Indiana
Connersville
Mary Frances Webb
Christian Church
Withal
William Perkine
Thie City
Years Gone By Verse by J Morris Widdow
A reflective verse recalling childhood days barefoot and carefree. The speaker contrasts past joys with adult life and the pull of responsibility as words from a poem about memory and time.
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J. Morris Widdow
Tax Ferret Demands Fees From Richmond City
Fremont Clifford of Connersville known as a tax ferret threatens suit against the city of Richmond seeking 20 percent of taxes collected. He had been barred from collecting such fees previously, but a Supreme Court ruling now allows him to be paid for his work.
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Fremont Clifford
Connersville
Richmond
Supreme Court
Evaleen the Water Queen at Andre's Matinee Opera
Ladies and children may attend Evaleen the Water Queen and Bon Ton Trio at Andre's Opera House Saturday matinee. Matinee seats priced 10 cents to any part of the house. evening performances by the Metropolitan Play are unavailable.
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Andre’s Opera House
Evaleen
Bon Ton Trio
Uncalled Letters Listed for Connersville Post Office
Local notice lists remaining uncalled letters for week ending April 15 2001 at Connersville Indiana. Names include Joseph Henaley J W Jamiaou N Y Kubl Mrs Tinnie Murra Mrs Billie Miller Wm McFerren Marshall McCollem Emery Putmac Anse Paine Wm H Reed Clarence Lines Mise Minnie Tomey Woodward J Yenowine and others. Letters will be sent to Dead Letter Office if not called within two weeks. Joan Parwe P M.
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Connersville
Ind
Joseph Henaley
J. W. Jamiaou
N.Y. Kubl
Tinnie Murra
Billie Miller
Wm. McFerren
Marshall McCollem
Emery Putmac
Anse Paine
Wm. H. Reed
Clarence Lines
Minnie Tomey
Joan Parwe
P.M
PUPILS EXAMINATION TO BE HELD APRIL 20
The examination for completing the common school and township high school courses will be held Saturday April 20 at Fairview Orange Columbie Everton and Co Bupt s office. Carvin Cowittaxe.
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Fairview
Orange, Columbie
Everton and Co
Bupt’s. Offve
Carvin Oowittaxe
Everton Lodge 199 Odd Fellows Anniversary Celebration
The Everton Lodge No. 199 I O O F will celebrate the anniversary of Odd Fellowship on April 26. Rev. J B Granby of Indianapolis will deliver the oration. All Fayette and adjoining counties lodges are invited to attend. Services begin at 2 o clock p.m.
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Everton
Odd Fellowship
J. B. Granby
Indianapolis
Fayette
The Tired Feeling of Spring and Pure Air
The piece argues spring fatigue stems from air quality and advises using pure winter air, ventilation, and healthy habits. It cites Dr. Hurty on healthy homes, warns against sealing homes, and promotes air circulation, baths, exercise, water, and wholesome food for vitality.
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Courier
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Roota Hall
Hfs
Satan
God
Edison
Dumbelle
Deaths and funerals from Fayette County local area
A sequence of local obituaries notes Sidney Trusler of Anderson dying April 14 from accidental carbolic acid ingestion after seeking Jamaica ginger. Others include John Gartlein of East Comneraville dying of stomach cancer with Civil War service. Nancy Heck of Lewisville. Lilah Tate of Columbia township. Mrs Frank Cain’s daughter. Elder Edward Harland’s daughter. George Stevens’ son. Mrs David Null of Waterloo. Maggie Conner of Tenth Street with tuberculosis. Interments mostly in City cemetery. multiple services conducted by local pastors.
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Sidney Trusler
Milton Trusler
Anderson
Jamaica
Eastmersville
Prince
John Adam Gartlein
East Comneraville
Gartlein
Germany
Connersville
Fayette County
Maria Ruck
Guttenberg Lodge I. O. UO. F
Cigar Makers’ Union
German Presbyterian Church
Hedges
Nancy Heck
Lewisville
W. W. Johnson
George Smith
Petereck
John Heck
Lilah
Joseph Tate
Daniel King
Columbia Township
Quincy Tate
Fletcher Tutermant
George Cain
Middletown
Ind
Frank Cain
Edward Harland
Village Creek
George Stevens
East Connersville
David Null
Waterloo
Township
Union
Lyons Station
Daniel Scholl
Maggie Conner
Joseph Conner
Tenth Street
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Court Records
John S. Roberts transfers 105 acres to Hattie Wilde in Jackson Township. Geo Scholl sells 14 acres to Lottie Spivey in Jennings Township. William Calder sells a city lot to John F. Carlon for 600 dollars. Virgil W. Tevis sells 4 acres to Mary A. Ridge in Harrison Township for 500 dollars. John B. McFarlan sells a city lot to Chas C. Fegel for 900 dollars. David T. Conwell sells a city lot to Wm H. Conley for 400 dollars. Hyatt L. Frost and wife sell a city lot to Eva Perkina for 450 dollars. Annetia B. Claypool sells a city lot to Noah G. Baker for 200 dollars. James N. Huston and wife sell a city lot to Igi A. Whiteford.
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Hyatt
Easter Delivery by Mart Meyer Draws Farmers to Glenwood
Mart Meyer’s Easter Buggy delivery floods Fayette county with 54 McFarlan buggies. Glenwood Corner Band plays, farmers from near and far visit Mart Meyer’s repository as mud slows transport. Merchants praise the day and call for more Red Letter Days.
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Mart Meyer
Glenwood Corner
Mr. Meyer
Farmore
Fayette County
Mart
Glenwood
Columbia Correspondence Highlights Local Church and School News
The Courier notes farmers busy with corn plowing and oats seeding. Brother Welker delivers a notable sermon to a receptive audience. Frank Wines sold a horse to Milt Holberg of Connersville. Rile Stevens visited Indianapolis with his best girl. Sunday School reorganized with officers listed and 10 am service. Diploma exams set for next Saturday. Lizzie Perkins visited west of Alpine. Earl Harper returns home after a short stint with John Dukate. Nulltown Sunday School reorganized last Sunday.
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Courier
Rene Pee
Bro. Welker
Frank Wines
Milt Holberg
Connersville
Rile Stevens
Indianapolis
Allie Larimore
Alva McGraw
Pearl Hood
Emma Jonas
Pearl Martin
Treas
Nelson Williams
T. C. Bryson
Comeraville
Lizzie Perkins
Alpine
Earl Harper
John Dukate
Nulltown
Everton Circuit Quarterly Meeting At Alquina
The Everton Circuit quarterly session met Sunday and Monday at Alquina with strong attendance and excellent reports. The Harrisburg Christian Church has been organized and will gather each Sunday at 2 15 p m inviting all community members to attend.
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Everton
Alquina
Harrisburg
Marriage Licenses and Exposition Meeting Notices in Buffalo
George D. Messersmith and Stella Holmes apply for a marriage license in Buffalo. The notice lists collateral tied to the Pan American Exposition and calendars upcoming meetings from numerous associations including the National Tile and Mantel Association, Daughters of Veterans, New York Bankers' Association, Gamma Sigma Fraternity, Western Dancing Teachers' Association, and many others.
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Buffalo
National Tile and Mantel Association
the Daughters of Veterans
New York Bankers’ Association
Gamma Sigma Fraternity
Western Dancing Teachers’ Accociation
National Association of Circulating Library Managers
County Superintendents of the Poor
North American Turnerband
National Association of Elocutionists
State Pharmaceutical Association
National Ruse Association
North American Sangerband
American Pomological Society
National Stove Linning Assocation
Commercial Travelore
State League Co-operative Savings and Loan Association
Great Lakes Yachting Association
Iternational Jewelry Workers’ Association
National Haymakers’ Association
Literary Heroes Lecture Tonight by Miss Emma Mont Mac Rea
The Coterie Club hosts the city Literary Clubs at Roote Hall Friday evening. Miss Emma Mont Mac Rea of Por due University will discuss Literary Heroes, offering a notable talk on the grand subject to the audience.
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Roote Hall
Emma Mont Mac Rea
Pordue University
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Messersmith—Holmes
Loaia
Ameri Puree
Individuale
Columbia
George D. Messersmith
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