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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
5
Local notes report sick list of Will Duckworth, Decoration Day events by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs on May 31, and attendance at ministerial, commencement, and church services. Various social visits, meals, concerts, and sermons are listed with neighbors from Everton, Connersville, Blooming Grove, and beyond.
Fletcher Gray was out at his farm a few days ago. Perry Breckett spent Sabbath afternoon with J. Peterson. Harry Huddleson of Princeton visits his aunt Mrs Lizzie Gray. Mrs Lizzie Gray called on Mrs D M Ryburn Thursday. Lesle Gray visits grandma Painter at Bunker Hill. Wm Combs of Glenwood was in the neighborhood Friday buying stock. B F Miller of Rushville looked after farming interests last week. Margaret Walker of Lexington Ky returning home Friday after visiting Mrs Quincy Gray. Graduates met at Olive Stevens Orange Friday to plan commencement in early June.
Neva Turner shopped in Laurel while Frank Perkins stayed with his mother. Many local families hosted or visited kin across Nulltown, Glenwood, Connersville, and nearby areas. Butter shipments moved 750 lbs to Cincinnati. Mrs. Ripberger mourns brother Jacob Altherr in St Bernard.
An exchange notes two motives for prying into others affairs. Some lack minds to mind, while others lack business of their own to mind. The quip sketches a playful critique of meddlesome behavior.
For the new goods White Wool Skirt and Jacket Suits priced at 50c 75c and 1.00 a yard go to Shera and MelIntosh's.
Decoration Day set at Columbia with a large attendance as Sunday School and church activities drew crowds. Commencement at Columbia featured speeches by Mr Hubbard of Brookville and Superintendent Mr Trusler, with Orange hosting the first June commencement. Local visits include Mrs Anna Custer, Mrs Evan Morgan, C Clayton Stevens, and Elsie Morgan among others.
An ad proclaims silk fashion for ladies and misses at 79 cents, cutting prices on one dollar styles 19 inches wide and 27 inches long, valid for four days. The snippet then pivots to a question about continuing a gravel road law fight, suggesting a local editorial undertone.
Shera and McIntosh advertise a 75c grade rough weave silk now priced at 59c. The notice highlights the discount and standings of the fabric in their textile lineup.
For the new Belts and Ladies' Collars, visit Shera and McIntosh for a selection. The note advertises available accessories and directs customers to the shop for purchase.
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