Sixty ninth Annual M E Conference to Convene in Connersville
The sixty ninth annual session of the M E Conference will convene in Connersville Indiana opening September 12 with Bishop Cranston presiding. The article notes Connersville’s strong Methodist history and local pastor Rev L Dim mit t and praises the city and congregations for liberality and welcome.
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M.E
Connersville
Indiana
Cranston
Board of Bishops
Book Concern
Cincinnati
Innersville
L. Dimmitt
H. J. Talbott
Evansville
E. B. ‘Rawls
Chicago
Five Generations in a Franklin County Family
The account describes Cecelia Schuetser aged 78 as matriarch with Mrs Orlin Stewart and Flora Holland as daughters, and an infant grandson. It notes a line of five living generations spanning great grandmother to youngest baby. The piece highlights remarkable longevity and family continuity across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecelia Schuetser
Orlin
Stewart
Sline
Flora
Walter Holland
Kilae
Mewart
Anarchy Crisis After Assassination Plots Worldwide
A Paris Expo attack on the Shah of Persia is foiled amid broader anarchist boasts. Reports say plans targeted monarchs and presidents, with riots in Chicago and calls for a world conference to stamp out this infamous reform movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humbert
Italy
Persia
Paria
Europe
America
Chicago
United States
Mary C Reed Dies at 74 in Columbia Township Community Leader
Mary C Reed wife of the late Thomas Reed died at her home near Alpine on ANE 5 at 2 pm aged 74 years six months. A prominent Columbia township citizen her funeral was held Wednesday at 2 30 pm Elder Harvey Wright officiating. She leaves two sons William and John C Reed and three daughters Mrs Alice Webb Mrs E I Chance and Carrie Reed. Burial was in Columbia Cemetery.
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Mary C. Reed
Thomas Reed
Alpine
Columbia Township
Harvey Wright
William
John C. Reed
John C. Reed and Three Daughters, Mre
Alice Webb
Kansas
Mre
E. I. Chance
Mies Carrie Reed
Columbia
Real Estate Transfers In East Conntersville Area
Real estate transfers list several parcels: James McCann to W D Crawford a lot in East Connersville for 100 dollars. McCann to W H Eshelman a property. George Brown to Homer C Fiorea 71 acres in Posey Township for 3500 dollars. Anna Murphy to Christian Mack 50 acres in Columbia Township for 1800 dollars. John Becott and wife to P C C and St L A R 1.24 acres for 800 dollars. James McCann to Wm Wilson a lot in East Connereville for 100 dollars.
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James McCann
W. D. Crawford
East Connersville
W. H. Eshelman
George Brown
Homer C. Fiorea
Posey
Anna Murphy
Christian Mack
Columbia
John Becott
P.C. C
Wm. Wilson
East Connereville
Letter List and Democratic Banter in Connersville
Weekly postoffice letter list shows names like Albert Bryant Ephriam Frees Elmer Handley A. J. Hall and others with notice to claim within two weeks. Editorial jokey note at Kansas City Convention mocks the Democratic ticket while predicting Republican moves and entertainment. Travel ad mentions $1.00 to Dayton or Celina via C. H. & D. Bentlay with a departure at 1:33 a.m. and arrival at 7:00 p.m.
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Renaisine
Connersville
Cie Postoffice
Albert Bryant
Ephriam
Elmer Handley
A. J. Hall
Wm. Lorma
Mise May Parker
Gertha Riggs
Clarence Romeriil
H. W. Roach
G. A. Stark
J.B. Gage
Kansas City
Counion
Buffalo Bill
Bryan
Roosevelt
Proey
Adisi Stevenson
Dayton
Celina
C. H. & D. Bentlay
Julio P. m
Great West described by a Nebraska writer from 1900
A Hastings reader in 1900 extols Platte Valley lands near the Great West. The piece praises prairie soil, deep water with no hard pan, productive crops including corn and wheat, and advancing land values. It highlights easy cultivation, good water, railways, free schools, churches, and eastern settlers.
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The
Courier
Great West
Indiana
Hoosier State
Platte Valley
Platte River
Macpe Wirter
Hastings
Nebraska
Sunday's social notes from Columbia town
Correspondents report visits and hospitality in Columbia. Families hosting guests include Wm Simpson and wife, Charles Thomas and family, and Miss Lizzie Handley with Miss Helen Heizer. Sunday school attendance 65. collection 45 cents. Various locals ill and visiting relatives, with next sermon by Rev. Vines.
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The
Courier
Wm. Simpson
Charles Thomas
Noah Hood
James Cully
Sunny
Frank Wines
Delaware County
Mra
G. W. Eddy
Helen Heizer
Dublin
Rev. Vines
Alva Bilby
T. J. Custer
Bro. Roberts
DePaw University
Unday
Wesley Handley
Ethel
Chas. Thomas
Lizsie Handley
Connersville
Chas. Selby
Pap
Touncing Bay
Nellie Otter
Ile Matney
Clara Handley
Herman Adam
Emery Handley
Franklin County Farmers Festival at Mc Nutts Grove
The Annual Franklin County Farmers Festival will be held at Mc Nutts Grove on Saturday the 11th. Hon Will Cumback is one of the speakers.
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Franklin County
McNutt’s Grove
Will Cumback
School Notes Emphasize County Institute Music Training
Prof T J Reese will lead music at the County Institute as music becomes a core subject in many schools. Bloomington superintendent W H Glascock and E B Bryan visited. Ed Mahle returns from Valparaiso praised as a top student. East Connersville delays a new four room building. current staffing to three teachers with ventilation concerns. Brown County teachers will study under W F L Sanders August 27 to 31. township schools start September 17.
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T. J. Reese
W. H. Glascock
Bloomington
Co. Supt
B. Bryan
Jennings County Institute
Bryan
Fayette County
Ed Mahle
Valparaiso
H. B. Brown
East Connersville
Ida Ludlow
Winona
Mattie Hall
Addie Gray
Jessie Manlove
Prof. Walker
W. F. L. Sanders
Brown County
County Institute
Horticultural Society Meeting At Reed Farm
The Horticultural Society met on John H Reed s farm in Orange township last Thursday with about two hundred attendees. The Glenwood Uniformed Cornet Band performed and exhibitions covered apples onions gladiolus roses and other flowers. A.M. Sinks J B Jones and others spoke while J H Reed displayed hundreds of apple varieties and a grand orchard. thanks were given to hosts and band.
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The
Horticultural Society
John H. Reed
Orange Township
Glenwood Uniformed
J. P. Elliott
John T. White
M. R. Little
Rebecca Reed
Elizabeth Kelley
J. M. Harlan
I. Thomas
H. T. Thomas
A. M
J. & Miller
Jasper Davis
F. D. White
J. B. Jones
J. W. Hackleman
A Y. Neff
Jonas Scholl
J. 8. Miller
A. M. Sinks
John Fielding
Glenwood Cornet
A. M. Sinxs
Marriage Licenses Granted for Alderson Sculley and Brown Binder
David Alderson wed Ada Belle Sculley and Laurence L Brown married Nelile M Binder in civil license actions.
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David Alderson
Ada Belle Sculley
Laurence L. Brown
Nelile M. Binder
Costly Victory The Chinese Problem Grows More Serious
The article reports rising violence in China with up to 12,000 killed or wounded as Boxers and Imperial troops clash near Pekin. Allied forces advance toward Pekin after failed diplomatic outreach, with heavy losses at Pei-Tsang and increasing calls for a stronger rescue effort. President McKinley names William Woodville Rockhill as special commissioner to study causes, seek indemnity, and advise policy.
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China
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Legations
Pei Ho
Claude McDonald
Pei-Tsang
Conger
United States
McKinley
William Woodville Rockhill
Bureau of American Republics
Taku
Shanghai
Wall
Wv. F. L. Sanpers
Excellent Results From Couriers Prosperity Edition
The Prosperity edition promotes Connersville welfare abroad and boosts local confidence among manufacturers. Prominent industries note rival cities using special inducements for location shifts, while letters praising city advantages arrive at local factories. The August Courz in the Cocaten highlights these gains and rewards cooperative publishers.
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Connererville
Cocaten
Connersville
Burglars Enter Three Homes Monday Night
Three homes on Monday night were broken into by burglars who took small amounts of money and a silver watch. Victims were Gabe Dresher Sam Goble and Mel Stant. Entrance was through screen windows and no suspect clues have been found by police.
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Gabe Dresher
Sam Goble
Mel Stant
Dresher
Goble
Runaway Buggy Injures Woman in Connersville
Jackson township assessor Mel White and his wife were thrown from a buggy when a bolt loosened and caused the shafts to strike the horse in Connersville. Mrs. White suffered considerable injuries and was taken for medical aid. The horse and buggy were damaged. a replacement horse conveyed them home.
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Mel White
Jackson Township
Connersville
Does It Pay to Buy Cheap Boschee's German Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as the cure for severe throat and lung troubles. It claims the remedy heals inflamed tissue, eases expectoration, and promotes sleep, recommending one bottle and noting wide druggist support and sale by Mc Kennan & Ashworth.
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Boschee
McKennan & Ashworth
Preparations for Association Visit at Stockdale Woods
Harrisburg report notes grand scale plans by Ballet Church members to host visiting delegates for the upcoming association in Stockdale's woods next Friday through Sunday. Neighboring boys celebrate farmer-friendly thrift and silver dollars as threshing remains light this season.
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Courier
Ballet Church
da Egates
Stockdale’s Woods
F. Y. Thomas
Homer Drennen
Chicago Tailor’s Association
Charles Bell
Fiorea
James C. Res
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Pparetiacs
Joux Parun
FP. M
Couriers
Harrisburg
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