Van Dire & Eaton Company Stages Hearth and Home Engagement
The Van Dire and Eaton Company opens a week at the Auditorium with Hearth and Home led by Bessie Jackson and Will H. Durbin. The troupe promises novelty including a $25 wedding on stage and cash prizes for babies. matinees Saturday priced 10 and 20 cents, evenings 10 20 and 30 cents.
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van Dire & Eaton Company
Bessie Jackson
Will H. Durbin
van Dyke & Eaton
Jas. McCoy
Temperance reform call from Rushville American
The Rushville American argues temperance measures should target the evil of alcohol without attacking personal liberties. It likens restricting liquor to protecting children and families, comparing it to prohibiting a child from carrying a loaded revolver. It urges common sense in handling the liquor issue.
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Rushville American
Neithey
Fall injures Joe Moffett unloading hay car
Joe Moffett fell from a car while unloading baled hay at the Big Four switch. He suffered a severely bruised left shoulder but no bones were broken and no serious after effects are expected.
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Joe Moffett
Mr. Moffett
Courier Presses Ahead One Day Earlier This Week
A Christmas observation notes the Courier went to press one day earlier than usual this week. The note reflects holiday scheduling affecting the newspaper's production timeline.
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Courier
Two Drunks Fined in Mayor's Court for Intoxication
Carl Hayward and Harry Osborn appeared in the Mayor's court early Monday charged with intoxication. Osborn paid his fine while Hayward was sent to jail after a prior raid arrest. Osborn was arrested Saturday night in a reported intoxicated condition amid signs of widespread liquor availability.
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Carl Hayward
Harry Osborn
My Osborn
Hayward
Walre
Osborn
Kentucky Tobacco Boom Expands in Pranklin County
Pranklin County near co aneted shows new industry driven by Kentucky tobacco growers who fled night riders. This year four Kentuckians bought a run-down farm, cleared 23 acres, and earned over 8000 from sale of white barley and tobacco. Planting area to quadruple next year with prices 12 to 16 cents per pound.
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Pranklin County
Lodiata
Kentucky
Prankini County
Porter Found Guilty of Bootlegging in Mayor Barrows Court
Young, a Peter Hill lunch room porter, was found guilty of bootlegging by Mayor Barrows on Tuesday and ordered to board with Sheriff Miller for sixty days. The mayor's court has been busy this week, and jail occupancy may rise if the pace continues. If fines are collected, the loss of license fees will not be felt.
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Young
Peter Hill
Barrows
Miller
Real Winter Weather Lifts Spirits in Mild Season
The piece extols a mild but real winter, noting healthful air and purified conditions. It argues winter's arrival is inevitable, boosts energy, and prompts a positive outlook, suggesting even weather makers would face a chaotic mix of sun and storms if in charge.
The Coming of Christ by Rosalind Sparks
The shepherds recount a celestial visitation announcing the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. They describe the angelic proclamation, the journey to the manger, and new gifts from the three travelers on camels who brought frankincense, myrrh, and homage.
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Rosalind Sparks
David
Christ the Lord
Bethlehem
Judea
Mary
Joseph
Firearth
Galthacce
Egypt
Melehoir
India
Tiaspar
Greece
Frankincense
Myhrr
God
Hiss
Connersville Bowling Team Defeated by Rushville Five
The Connersville bowling team traveled from Connersville to Rushville Saturday night but lost to the local five at Social Alleys. Rushville won two out of three games, finishing with two more total points than the visitors. Connersville lineup included Ferguson, Myers, Ward, Spangler, and Loafer. Rushville players were Frank Heckman, Dr F Van Osdel, Frank Cowing, Ed Cooning, and Ben Riderbsugh.
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Rushville
Connersville
Frank Heckman
Ferguson
Myers
Ward
Spangler
Loafer
Dr . F. van Osdel
Frank Cowing
Ed. Cooning
Ben Riderbsugh
Horse Runs Away Smashes Harrisburg Buggy
Joe Gray of Harrisburg had a new buggy wrecked Sunday evening when his horse bolted after being left hitched in front of a relative’s home. The rig overturned in front of Oliver Handley’s place. horse captured near Maplewood. Floyd Mullin, fourteen, of Laurel, recently paroled from Plainfield school, was involved after escaping reform school rules.
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Joe Gray
Harrisburg
Mr. Gray
Oliver Handley
Maplewood
Floyd Mullin
Laurel
Plainfield School For
Reform School
Cook’s North Pole Claim Discredited by Copenhagen Report
Copenhagen authorities declare Dr. Frederick A. Cook of Brooklyn made no valid north pole discovery. The University of Copenhagen committee brands his claim an imposture, shocking Denmark and ending a famed Arctic saga once celebrated in New York and by public acclaim.
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Copenhagen
Frederick A. Cook
Brooklyn
North Pole
University of Copenhagen
Denmark
Cook
Commodore Gustav Holm
New York
Arctic
Masonic Notice for Warren Lodge Meeting
A Stated Meeting of Warren Lodge No 10 will be held Thursday evening December 25 at 7 oclock. Election of Officers. Allen Wines, W M. Attest V D Lrawichn, Secy.
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Warren Lodge No. Io. Dit. & A, ML
WOU
Ab T
Allen Wines
W. M
V. D
A Little Warning About Christmas Tree Fires
A Christmas season warning cites danger from decorations and inflammable materials. Fire chief notes that insulated wires candles lamps and gas mantles near or in trees and displays can ignite fires. He mentions a chemical solution to dip decorations to make them fire proof.
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Chris'mas
Sunday School Convention Unites Waterloo Townships
The Lowe inn hosted a convention at Springersville Christian church drawing Sunday schools from Waterloo township Robinsons Chapel and Springersville. Sessions included talks by A J Roth and George L Cook on church membership attendance and organization of class work with Cook also addressing Sunday school grading. Music by local talent accompanied the event which was deemed a success and uplifting for the Sunday school work.
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Waterloo Township
Robinson’s Chapel
Springersville
Springersville Christian Church
A. J. Roth
Christian Sunday School
George L Cook
Indianapolis
Cook
Loca
Missing Nephew Seeks California Uncle Address
MISSING NEPHEW Lewis Stewart now living in Falmouth visited this office Monday seeking the address of his uncle John Stewart who resides somewhere in California. The uncle recently was in town looking for his nephew and Mr Stewart claims to be the sole heir to a large estate and shows keen interest in his uncle’s whereabouts.
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Lewis Stewart
Falmouth
John Stewart
California
Stewart
Liquor Problem Grows After Saloons Close
Rushville American notes Connersville faces liquor issues as saloons shut, with the so called blind tiger sheltered in local drug stores.
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Connersville
Wildridge Called Home in Everton Community
Mrs. Al Ro. Wildridge died Sunday December 19 1909 after a long illness of heart trouble. She lived about two miles south of Everton with her husband and leaves a daughter Marie who preceded her eight years ago. She also leaves her mother Mrs. Hester Roberts of Indianapolis three sisters and one brother. Funeral set for Everton Thursday December 23 1909 at 10 AM.
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AL Ro. Wiedridge
Ance
Everth
Mrie
Rs. Hester Robert
Indianapolis
Cora Smith
California
Mayvie Nutt
Edna Robers
John S. Roberts
Cincinnati
M E. Church
Everton
Hattie Westridge
Fransit County
Marriag
Moorea Eyvor
Chrissmas
Hig
Doctor Tyrrell Fined In Mayor Court For Liquor Sale
Dr Tyrell paid 122 dollars in fines and costs after pleading guilty in Mayor's court to unlawfully selling liquor. He was arrested last week after an earlier not guilty plea and trial date set for Tuesday. He announced he would quit the whisky business and urged others to learn from his experience.
Reason Why Advertising Wins Business
The piece argues for concrete product descriptions over slogans. It urges using brief, definite facts from manufacturers about construction and value, highlighting special bargains with price and value in large type to capture buyer interest.
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van Dyke & Eaton Co
Auditorium
Waloe
Mayor’s Court
Lin County
Christ
Matlin
DR. Cook
Lowen
Wildridge
Tyrrell
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