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Connersville Curier

Location

Connersville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1909

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Hicks Weather Theorist Fends Off Government Dismissals

The piece profiles Hicks a bold weather prophet who claims to know more than the U S Weather Bureau. It notes Uncle Sam’s denials of his long range forecasts and praises his daring approach as a sincere, if controversial, public figure. It mentions his July predictions and August outlook, with a neutral stance on his claims. The article also covers local happenings including Miss Luking's Millinery, a family illness, and a East Coast trip interest.

Tri R. Fliss St. Louis Ticks United States Weather Bureau Sams Hicks Long Ra Geverally Weather Bureau Icks Courier

Poker Called Hohie Alexander White Dies at 93

Franklin county pioneer Alexander White of Blooming Grove died at home Tuesday aged 93. Born in Dearborn County in July 1824 he moved to Franklin County as a child and remained a longtime M E Church member, with funeral services held yesterday at the Blooming Grove church conducted by Rev. Sterrett. Dozens of relatives mourn the loss of a respected neighbor and citizen.

Alexander White Franklin County Blooming Grove M. E Church Rev Sterrett Dearborn County M. BE Glooming Grove

Irrigated Montana Farmlands Show Rich Yields Under Carey Act

The article explains how government action and Carey Act irrigation opened Montana lands to settlers. It highlights astonishing yields in crops like wheat and rye, the deep intermountain soils awaiting irrigation, and the strong local demand for food in cities such as Butte Helena and Great Falls. It notes profits from dairy poultry eggs hay grains potatoes and vegetables, with markets close to mining towns and other centers.

Montana Aes Intermountain East Middle West Butte Helena Great Falls Mason and Dixons Line

Neffs On Pleasure and Prospecting Trip to Florida

Charles W. Neff of this city and A. Y. Neff of Nulltown embark on a pleasure and prospecting trip to Florida and other Southern states.

Charles W. Neff A. Y. Neff Nulltown Florida

Funeral of Joseph J Little Held at First Presbyterian

The funeral for Joseph J. Little was conducted at the First Presbyterian church, with many relatives and neighbors in attendance. Little, born near Orange in 1848, was a prominent Connersville and Fayette County figure and early public servant, helping to found Fayette National Bank and serving as its cashier and later president, as well as leading the city school board for six years.

Joseph J. Little First Presbyterian Church Connersville Fayette County Joseph T. Tittle Orange Samuel Little South Carolina Little Dss Joseph I. Little D. W. Bidsee Mcixee My. Little

Death of Mrs. John Lamont in Skamakowa Washington

Laurel Review reports the death of Mrs. John Lamont of Skamakowa Washington from complications after years of illness. She was sister to Laurel Postmaster Lockwood and to Mrs. Cyrus Allison of Fayette County, and was well known locally. Her husband, John Lamont, formerly resided here and later worked in Washington coastal fishing and canning industries.

Laurel Review John Lamont Skamakowa Wash Lockwood Laurel Cyrus Allison Fayette County Washington Strate

Rushville to Host Indiana Chautauqua Week

Rushville hosts one of Indiana’s ten Chautauquas beginning this morning with attendees from Rush and Fayette counties. Noted speakers include Miss Stone, Senator Dolliver, Richmond Hobson, Geo Hawes and Juliette Strauss. The event, supported by S and C rail rates, aims to uplift minds and souls.

Indiana Rushville Rush County Fayette County Miss Stone Senator Dolliver Richmond P. Hobson Geo. E. Hawes Juliette Strauss

Indiana darts display at Smith Furniture by Ed Jackson

A fine window exhibit from Ed Jackson of Alquina is praised as one of the city’s best in East Connersville. Vine street and Main street have been oiled with a dust layer that is considered a success and no further oiling will be done this year.

Indiana Smith Furniture Ed Jackson Alquina Vine Street Main Street Connersville

Opening chapters and features in this week’s Courier

The Weekly Courier shows a varied issue with the serial story TS TO THE PRIMITIVe by Rob ert Ames Bennet illustrated by Welters. It also includes a Sunday school lesson column, swine and horse care articles, Pretty Sonomer Models for women, and a pledge of a cleaner, sharper paper next week.

Robert Ames Bennet Welters Courier

Mrs Perry Jackson Improving After Illness

Mrs Perry Jackson once of Alquina now in Richmond has been seriously ill with cancer but is reported to be improving and is thought to be on the path to full recovery pleasing her many friends in the county.

Perry Jackson Alquina Richmond

Revival Services Planned by Ben Davis Creek Church

Revival meetings begin Sunday August 8 with evangelist F M Shearer of Angola Indiana in charge assisted by Frank C Huston singing evangelist of Indianapolis Huston a Fayette county native born near Orange later became a renowned composer A picture of Huston is featured in this issue

Ben Davis Creek Christain Church F. M. Shearer Angola Ind Frank C. Huston Indianapolis Huston Fayette County Orange

Second Annual State Milk Convention Set for September

The State Board of Health will convene its second annual convention at the State House on September 7 and 8. Milk men butter makers wholesalers retailers milk inspectors health officers and others connected with sanitary milk production and distribution are urged to attend to learn about clean milk, butter standards, bovine tuberculosis testing, dairy barn construction, refrigeration methods, costs, and cooperative relations among stakeholders. Further information is provided by the State Food Commissioner.

State Board of Health State House Indiana

Gasoline stove explosion harms Mrs McKay and son

Mrs Samuel McKay suffered severe burns to the face arms and chest when a gasoline stove exploded as she refilled the tank after turning off the fire. Her son Muriel was also badly burned on the arms. A nearby curtain burned. the fire department arrived after the blaze had been extinguished.

Samuel McKay RichKay Muriel

Pretty Shower for Pearl Thomas Bride-to-Be

Miss Pearl Thomas was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Bertha Burris Hazel Riggs Ethel Jones and Florence Hapner at the former home on Thursday afternoon. The event featured a musical program two instrumentals and a vocal solo with abundant gifts for the prospective bride Allen McCrory on August 12. Refreshments were served and decorations included potted plants and garden flowers.

Bertha Burris Hazel Riggs Ethel Jones Florence Hapner Pearl Thomas Allen McCrory

Kennedy and Kennedy and Young Families Visiting

Ed Kennedy and wife of Pittsburg Pennsylvania are visiting J L Kennedy and family. Mrs Elizabeth Young of Eaton Ohio was the guest of J B Young and wife this week.

Ed Kennedy Pittsburg J. L. Kennedy Elizabeth Young Eaton, Ohio J. B. Young

Albert Bradburn Ends Life Early Wednesday Night

Local report notes Albert Bradburn died by suicide at an early hour on Wednesday night. Authorities调查 are unclear, with no immediate details on location or motive available. The case is being reviewed by local officials.

Albert Bradburn

Mount farm resident dies by own hand

Albert Bradburn, living with wife and son Frank on the Mount farm north of the city, died Wednesday evening from carbolic acid poisoning. He returned from Indianapolis earlier that day, purchased the poison, and ended his life on the front porch. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. at the residence, with interment in the city cemetery.

Albert Bradburn Mount Farm Mr. Bradburn Frank Mount Foun Indianapolis Neighbury Bradburn Bauer City Cemetery

Trappers Warned On Wild Bird Protection

Deputy Game Warden Harle warns under the 1905 act that killing trapping or selling wild birds or their nests is unlawful with fines from 10 to 50 dollars. Deputies statewide will arrest violators and favor reports from Indiana Hurricane Association and Indiana Audubon Society to prompt action.

RE. E. Harle Indianapolis Indiana Hurriane Associa Indiana Audubon Society

Ben Lamb Visits Cincinnati on Wednesday

Ben Lamb was in Cincinnati on Wednesday visiting friends, according to reported sightings. Local observers noted his presence around social spots in the city.

Ben Lamb Cincinnat

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