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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
6
The Corrier touts itself as the newsiest paper and notes a flattering Fayette County compliment. It reports on the upcoming Republican State Convention in Indianapolis, April 25 and 26, with rail ticket deals and political contrasts with Democratic positions on tariffs and silver.
The piece defends the Republican stance as patriotic amid campaigns, contrasts with Democratic critics, and mentions Puerto Rican policy as a future bipartisan settlement. It notes a Baptist minister in Columbus introducing home sermon listening via a telephone transmitter for older congregants, and describes College Corner banks and a growing American automobile industry with a French race set for June.
The Fayette Horticultural Society will meet in Grange Mall at Null town on Thursday, Apr. 5 at ten o clock A. M. Papers include What was accomplished by the Society in 1899 by J. C. Rea, The Advantages of Purdue University for Young Men by Charles Neff, Care and Cultivation of the Orchard by C. J. Thomas, and Our Bird Friends by Miss Lizzie Perkine. Everybody invited. remember the basket for a good dinner. A. M. Sinks, Sec.
The Post Office Department introduces carrier registration to curb careless handling of valuable letters. Registered mail is handed to the recipient at the door, ensuring safe delivery and proper addressing. Despite higher volumes and staffing strains, delays are deemed excusable. the extra 8 cent fee prevents mistakes. Carriers supply instruction cards on request.
Correspondence notes Earnest Handley and wife spent Sunday with Wesley Handley and family. Roscoe Ducate attended Sunday school. Farmers busy with spring work. Bro Richardson will fill his regular appointment next Sunday. John Wines bought a new seed corn plow. Catharine Pearce died aged 92. funeral conducted by Elder Harlan.
Milton notes report the four year old daughter of Frank Huber died Friday morning from diphtheria. The column lists local visits, moves, and social engagements including treasure sales, travels through Georgia and Tennessee, and a district school commencement set for March 31 at Corncob College southeast of Milton.
Mrs Maggie Hinds near Alpine is reported to be well. Mr and Mrs Walter Neff hosted Mr and Mrs John Brumfiel at Alquina. Olive Campbell of Connersville visited sister Lon Brumfiel. Charles Neff returns from Lafayette after three months at school. Theo Grubb and Ben Brumfield families spent Sunday with Dan Brumfield. Bert Murray ill with erysipelas at Muncie. mother with him. John Carr northeast of town ill last week. Lew Bateman and Hattie of Indianapolis visited Locust Grove. Masquerade for Miss Maude Williams held March 22. Clara Patterson’s friends surprised her March 24. East side farmers ploughing amid changing weather. Imperial Morticultural Society meets at Nulltown Hall April 5 at 10 a.m.
The County Sunday School Association holds its annual convention on Thursday March 29 at First Methodist Church. Speakers include Hillis of Cleveland Ohio and W C Hall of Indianapolis president of the association. Delegates superintendents teachers and interested persons are urged to attend with provisions for visiting counties and a refined program to be announced.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin advertised as a universal remedy for constipation indigestion and diarrhoea with trial 10c size and larger Ward Jemison bottle sizes. The copy promotes ongoing usefulness year round.
Directory urges churches in Fayette County to submit updates for a complete listing. Highlights include First Presbyterian under Rev H Mount with 10 45 a m service. First M E Church with Rev L F Dimmitt. First Baptist under Rev C L Berry. German Presbyterian. Christian Church led by Rev Ghor ge Darbie. Grand Ave M E Church led by Rev W X Fletcher. St Gabriel's Church with Mass and vespers. East Connersville Baptist Church monthly services. Trinity Episcopal with Holy Communion and services in Kinney Hall.
Local church listings detail preaching times and activities for multiple denominations in Fayetteville, Bentonville, Glenwood, and surrounding areas. Services include Sunday schools, Epworth Leagues, prayer meetings, and alternate Sabbath preaching, with pastors named for several congregations and towns. The notice also promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for digestion relief.
Mrs Geo Brothers and children from Rushville visited her mother Mrs Burgess. Mrs Horace Ewell is out again. Mrs J H Manlove is sick with rheumatism. Miss Cora Lucas visited Miss Dorma Manlove. Mrs Lee Davis visited Milton. Raleigh school closed Friday with a large dinner and a fine program. A benefit play for the school was well attended. A cake walk is planned for Raleigh Tuesday.
A brief notice promoting the Alwayeack program for rebate stamps and encouraging readers to subscribe to the Counter and The Courier. It markets ongoing deals and emphasizes readership support for local publications.
Geo Walker, on the Connersville Courier staff, will run an evening bookkeeping class during the winter months. With over ten years in teaching and practice, he provides strong testimonials. Also notes Shinkle's neutralizer claimed to cure stomach troubles from excess acid, sold by Ward Jemison.
A collection of farm listings from W. E. Denil, Merrill Building office. 154 acres with a large frame house two barns orchard 64 miles from city asking 40 per acre with immediate possession. Other offerings include 20 acres at 65 per acre Rush county soil large well improved farm at 60 per acre 85 acres at 1200 and 75 acres to trade for city property in Connersville Indiana.
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