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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
4
Public notice lists rental options for Office No 410 Central Avenue next to the Postoffice with rates for one year six months and one month and a date of Thursday December 23 1909.
A Christmas message emphasizes sharing joy and making others happy. It reflects on Jesus advent and the verse John 3 16, urging belief for eternal life and noting the world’s rejection of Him yet He remains the Light of the world.
The Ohio State Journal quotes an extract arguing a man seeks a wife with purity and modesty, not flirtation or show. It praises a sensible partner who loves a dog and rejects flashy vanity, claiming such a union endures while glittering types prove tiresome.
An Indianapolis minister argues there is no hell sparking reaction among skeptics and old sinners. He notes differing beliefs on rewards and punishments and compares reactions to Robt Ingersoll as the sermon challenges traditional hell doctrine.
A mother uses a cautionary tale to deter a child from going near a dirt pile and a potential bear, illustrating how parents tell stories to enforce rules. A pastor witness adds a field context to the moral lesson.
A minister tells a boy his mother lied about a dirt pile bear. The mother admits fault and suggests prayer. In private the boy voices doubt that others will believe his mother, highlighting a lesson about truth and faith.
The piece argues for firm enforcement against illegal liquor sales, noting arrests and heavy fines as lessons. It warns public disobedience will provoke continued outrage and conviction, comparing offenders to flies drawn to a shared trap, and urges ongoing anti-liquor campaigns.
Ex Governor Hoch delivered an address at the Mens Big Meeting in Indianapolis on Sunday arguing against pessimism and praising optimistic effort. He recalled a Kansas drought turning into a sudden storm, stating even a corn crop can rise in value despite bleak forecasts.
The piece asks if Christmas holds the same significance for modern Americans as for the founding generation. It reflects on a possible decline in appreciation amid advancing civilization and conveniences.
A speaker derides certain people as having graveyard voices and sallow faces praising religion. He questions the sincerity of their beliefs and warns against such conduct, implying it could lead to financial or moral penalties.
A distressed magnate battled a tough week as he kept the goods box down during summer, shaved pine shavings, and spoke harshly about a man digging in to gain an honest dollar for himself and family.
The Courier publishes two Christmas stories written by city school pupils and invites more pupil work for future issues. The note invites teachers and students to submit writings for space in upcoming editions.
A festive scene shows men returning from stores with bundles and baskets of Christmas goods. The items are described as practical and easy to open without a corkscrew.
President Taft dispatched a lengthy message to Congress outlining proposed reforms. In liquor policy remarks he outlined key steps and cautions as part of broader national policy, signaling executive directions for regulation and enforcement.
William J. Bryan appears to hold firmer views on temperance than when the issue stirred his own state. These stronger convictions suggest a widened stance as public discourse evolved.
Reports suggest corkscrews were employed often during activities Saturday night, with observers noting repeated use and no obvious indications of restraint or restraint removal.
Report notes a tense Senate scene where debate stalled as calls to dismiss a key figure increase. Rumors circulate about a decisive move that could end the stalemate, but no resolution is reached as lawmakers weigh the consequences.
The remark asks whether all the blind tigers are actually dead or merely stunned, indicating uncertainty about the fate of these creatures.
A brief note warns that rising hog weights will intensify squeals, asserting louder sounds as pigs increase in size. The remark underscores growing concern over farm noise.
Report describes workers burning two types of coal, slack coal and sack coal, as part of a broader industrial activity. Observers record variations in burning methods and fuel handling across sites.
The report notes mail carriers and express wagons were blocked this week, hindering postal service and delivery schedules. Local officials investigate the cause and aim to restore normal service promptly.
A brief item warns about hidden camera devices in public spaces. It urges readers to be aware of surveillance and protect privacy by investigating unexpected recording equipment and reporting suspicious activity to authorities.
A terse line notes that success or capture comes when a watch is lowered or inactive, implying a moment of vulnerability for the subject and a prompt response by the pursuer. The phrasing hints at vigilance and timing as key factors in achieving the goal.
A Leb anaon Reporter column reflects on Christmas as the birth of Christ and the Gift of God. It urges readers to place the ideal in life through love and service, transforming home life fellowship and citizenship into acts of self giving to those in need.
Winter weather gripped the valley with near zero readings on Saturday. Local residents including Mesdames Olive Worster Belle Lake Edith Kellum and J P Scott shopped in Connersville while others like Hernan Walters Be sure to attend the Everton Christmas Cantata on Christmas Eve. Roland Lake hosted Sunday guests with Z M Lake. People also transacted business in Brookville and Connersville during the week.
Everton E and Curry Jerman families share holiday visits in Conn ersville. Christmas tree and entertainment planned at M E church on Christmas Eve with invitation. Three G s Club to meet Alma Lake home December 31. Community notices include visits, dinners and birthdays. Local obituary notes Mrs A R Wildridge died after years-long asthma.
Mr Enior thanks The Courier for the ring received and expresses gratitude to friends who helped obtain the keepsake. He wishes The Courier a prosperous New Year and signs as Lors Ogden.
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