26 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1909
Page
1
A pupil in City High School writes an original story about seven oclock writing, a dreamlike tour of rooms with elf helpers and a sentient pie testimony. Mabel awakens to discover Uncle Harry laughing, and the tale becomes a classroom composition about her strange dream.
A dated satirical guide urges unsafe hunting practices urging readers to shoot unseen noises in the brush, shoot calves singly, and even shoot horses. It promotes deception and dangerous behavior while mocking sport ethics and ends with a reckless command to shoot when in doubt.
The north pole on display in a Rushville drug store window burned Monday night when snow and ice caught fire from an electric light wire. The pole was destroyed and ice prices are rising, with speculation of further increases alongside pork prices.
Scott county lawmakers upheld dry status with a 375 vote majority. The decision preserves prohibition on alcohol sales within the county, reflecting voter and local official stance.
The report notes President Taft was tired on returning from a trip. A group of politicians camped near a plum orchard, causing chatter about the reception and the crowd gathered around the arrival.
A historical meditation on how Thanksgiving has evolved from Puritan homelands to modern observances. The piece contrasts snowy past celebrations with today s football and White House feasts, then notes vacant chairs and loss, ending with a prayer for comfort and grace.
A brief sentiment praising gratitude for a cheerful home, wholesome associations, and good health within a domestic setting.
A reflective note on daily good deeds and the prospects life holds, emphasizing the value of spreading happiness through small acts and positive outcomes in everyday days.
Nine year old Clarence Cappel was accidentally shot in the groin by Millard Tinder while musk rat hunting along the canal north of the city. Clarence died about an hour later at his home on Fayette Street as his family and neighbors mourn the loss.
The 1621 Plymouth Colony marked the first recorded Thanksgiving, as Bradford sent men for wild fowl to aid the feast. Colonists faced a scant harvest, peril, and a stony soil, yet they praised God with gratitude for preservation and mercy.
Five year old John Haag teetered into the canal from the Third street bridge Tuesday afternoon. City mail carrier Phil LaRue heard cries, plunged into the water, and pulled Haag to shore. LaRue sustained a head wound from reaching under the bridge, but the injury was not serious.
Jesse Jacoby, a drink habit sufferer, was arrested for plain drunkenness after police found him pushing a beer keg on a wheelbarrow down Grand avenue. He admitted the keg came from Cambridge City. Before Mayor Barrows he received a seven fifty fine he could not pay, resulting in an eighteen day jail sentence with county costs to be covered.
The article notes this Thanksgiving marks a joyful time as funds once spent on alcohol now flow into legitimate trades. It cites happier homes and grateful families in the city, praising the absence of saloons and the relief for anxious mothers and faithful wives.
A court ruling states that a wholesaler cannot validly sell liquor to a consumer, condemning so called social clubs. The decision shocks clubs and saloon operators across the state, with eleven officers arrested in Anderson and similar reports elsewhere. The booze trade faces tighter restrictions as clubs faced scrutiny and closure prospects grow.
A cautionary column warns residents to guard valuables as several attempted robberies are reported on the East Side. It urges keeping little cash at home and notes robbers prepare for winter by breaking into houses, stressing vigilance to avoid theft.
Clell Maple, formerly of Fayette county and now Rush county recorder, was elected treasurer of the Indiana Recorders Association at a recent Indianapolis meeting. The honor places him among only four officers chosen from all county recorders.
At Germania Hall in Indianapolis a Salvation Army event fed nearly 1000 poor children on Thanksgiving. Governor Marshall addressed the boys and girls at the gathering.
The Courier delayed this week with press run occurring Friday afternoon delaying readers. No further details on causes or impact provided.
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