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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
8
Local residents share Christmas visits and illnesses, noting Emma Grubb’s stroke and paralysis symptoms, Mrs. L. M. Pumphrey’s partial improvement, and various family gatherings. A Christmas play at Hillto n School is praised, with Mace’s piano solo highlighted and best wishes extended to readers.
Garrison Creek residents send New Year greetings and report small town updates. Mary Revalee is able to be up and about, Lizzie Matiey spent Christmas with her parents in Greenfield, and Will Matney visited Cambridge City. John Dumlar was in Orange Thursday, Lacey couple visited Liberty at Christmas, and the Morgans shopped in town last Monday. Elsie Morgan and Netta Stevens spent time with Mrs. Philips in Orange, Elsie enjoys holiday visits, Katie Morgan attended an Orange school entertainment, Coltrane is recovering from a tussle, and Carl Stam reports repeated ferret misfortune.
A Christmas period summary notes Chas Neff family dining in their new home Sunday morning. Guests include Miss Ruth Ashworth and Miss Ola Motts visiting or returning home for the holiday. Oliver Handley is gravely ill with little hope of recovery. A Christmas dinner is hosted by Mrs. Eliza Elliott for several relatives, while many families visit kin and attend a funeral in Everton.
In Glenwood and nearby areas residents enjoy the first sleighing of the season. Guests include Morton Brooke and wife, Mell Brooks and wife, and visits by Miss Mabel Adams and Gladys Mapes to Mrs. G. B. Walls. Christmas events at the M E church, along with family visits to Indianapolis, Brazil, and Terre Haute, fill holiday days.
A collection of wry aphorisms on social pretensions, flirtations, and foibles. It mocks snobbery and relationship logic with wry observations about appearances truth and timing in romances and fortunes.
A Cuban hummingbird, the smallest species in the world, measures under 24 inches and sports a crimson forked gorget. The piece notes Brazil freight rates hit shippers harder than U S. rates with a 700 mile potato haul demanding $1.32. A French scientist claims a brain operation could turn cowards into heroes. The Kansas City Star quips statesmen may emerge from congressmen under these conditions.
Timeworn note from the era hints at London financial matters in 1899 with sparse details. The fragment suggests a society or gallery event but leaves core names and outcomes unclear.
A historical guide describes desirable draft horse traits including strong sinew and muscle, a well coupled back, and the ability to draw heavy loads. It notes the front feet and hocks, hoof sole quality, and hock condition as indicators of overall conformation and quality.
A writer in Indiana describes a wagon rack invention for hauling hogs with a hinged bottom that forms a walk for hogs to enter or exit, and when raised serves as an end board. The illustration accompanies the description highlighting the rack’s key feature.
An exposé explains small doses given to horses before races. Doping involves a two grain powder placed on the tongue in a dark stall, taking effect in about thirty minutes. The horse sweats, is cooled, and kept quiet, then shows a sudden kick at the start, revealing the drug’s full impact.
The farmer should value his labor by avoiding inferior stock and seeking high yields. When field work is not possible, he should shelter crops early to perform barn tasks and maximize future production and remuneration.
Article notes feeding corn to sheep and describes yard arrangements for adits. Details are fragmentary but indicate agricultural practices and animal husbandry observations around feed management.
In a Himalayan tale, Arshag and Herman journey with travelers to a mountain inn amid a storm. A curse and a booming avalanche bury the inn and its keepers after Herman proclaims a blessing to the Virgin. Years later Herman finds jewels hidden in a rock crevice, revealing the stolen treasure as the inn is rediscovered.
J A Kina invites patrons to visit and view a good horse available at any time. The notice asks for patronage and invites calls or visits to inspect the horse.
advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples skin eruptions and sores. claims to soften and beautify skin and to help cracked lips chapped hands and sore eyes. notes it is infallible for piles and lists Lewis Ashworth as a seller at 25 cents.
Poplar Ridge residents report a real old fashioned Christmas due to a heavy snowstorm. Irwin Beckett and wife visited Mrs. Davis in Alquina then to Cincinnati to stay with Esther Beckett. Lafe Moore's family spent the weekend in Hamilton with Mrs. Allie Jerman. Sleighing is excellent and bells ring cheerfully. Roland Tiake and aifex spent Sunday.
John Berniger and his wife stay with friends in Hartford City for several days as many residents battle severe colds. Late Cockefair family visited Sylvanus Cockefair and the boys rode home in grandpa's sleigh.
Mrs Rhinevault of Vestal Center declares Electric Bitters a great gift from God to women. The tonic supposedly cures nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness and builds up weak health. Available for 50 cents at Lewis Ashworth's.
Mrs. Maude Rose is confined to the house with rheumatism. Miss Theresa Mulheerin and Miss Myrtle Endicott have returned from a visit with friends in Chicago. Correspondent notes these small community updates with a focus on local names.
A resident of Ingleside North Carolina, B F Ayscue, reports years of indigestion and pain. He finally tried Dr King’s New Life Pills and claims they cured constipation, headaches, and kidney trouble, restoring his health.
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