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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1900
Page
8
In Rushville on September 22, Mrs. Mary Hunt, a distressed local woman, interrupted court by delivering a lecture on age degeneracy. After the bailiff tried to remove her, she struck him with an umbrella. A scuffle followed before order was restored.
In Tinton Indiana on September 22, Dr James R Cowell died near the roadside after a Thursday operating on Mrs rent Stewart ended with her death. Authorities believe the doctor's distress over the incident pushed him toward insanity.
In Kokomo Anna Davis, distressed by a broken romance, was sent to an insane asylum after her fiancé wed another. In Fort Wayne J T Friday won a 9:79 trot and The Prince of India captured a 2:14 trot with Sav B trailing. Indianapolis issued a warrant for William Conners, a railroad man in Garrett, for assault against a 12 year old girl.
A string of Indiana notices reports Eddy Haddon, 6, escaping injury after a train incident in Indianapolis. Rev Ira P Eby secures 14000 acres at Poplar Bluff for Indiana Dunkards. A teacher sues for 15000 over a breach of marriage contract in Rushville. Mrs Elizabeth Marsey is killed stepping onto a Monon track in Bedford. Lake Shore workers meet to discuss pensions in Toledo. Edward Freese, escaped insane patient, jailed in Valparaiso. Engineer Barsey Montague dies from Lake Erie & Western wreck injuries. Six preserved skeletons found near Monon gravel pit. William Pyaton dies from blood poisoning after glass injury in Legranpert. Moore College inherits the late Rev Harvey Morary’s bequest. Snake incident at Converse during a county fair injures two youths. Robert Zerbe hangs himself near Kokomo over estate. County records examined for crookedness in Brookville. Gravel bonds refused in Loranport. Gas-rate hike triggers public protest in Munice. John Lawrence, Pierce-ton candidate, dies. Charles Matthews crushed by stallion in Bedford. Interurban line begins Yorktown run. A Spanish bullfighter’s fee given as about 3000.
Indianapolis report states Brazil coal will rise 25 cents per ton by October 1 with other Indiana field products to follow within days. A further Brazil bituminous hike may come if the anthracite strike lingers. Miners show restlessness and worry of possible winter trouble.
Rushville Indiana September 21 The Rush county grand jury is investigating charges filed by County Commissioner John Frazee and his sisters accusing Dale of poisoning Edward Frazee his brother in law Benjamin Frazee and wife his father and mother in law and of killing his wife Laura Dale by turning on the gas The Frazee heirs pursue the charges in a civil suit to recover property Dale is the Cincinnati man named in connection with two young girls recent serious charges
In Jeffersonville Indiana on Thursday night a New Albany freight drawn by engine No 413 struck a spike across the rail, sending it down a ten-foot embankment into a culvert. Conductor Charles Ware in charge. Engineer Patsy Coles and fireman John Prince leaped to safety and escaped injury as the engine and several box cars were demolished.
In Muncie Indiana on September 21 the grand jury reported that Charles and Joseph Keating face renewed charges for the murder of Allen Robinson. Robinson was killed in the city weeks earlier and his wife and her father Patrick Keating had been jailed but were acquitted at the preliminary hearing.
Rushville Indiana September 21 William Oliver Norvis aged 52 filed suit against his nephew Br C H Gilbert alleging false representations led him to temporarily convey 2500 dollars of property and Gilbert refused reconveyance. Also Union City Indiana September 21 Henry Reitenour 63 was stricken totally blind after a sudden illness. previously healthy, he weighs over 200 pounds and has a robust build.
Ambulance wrecks on Central Avenue in Indians polisin night headlong into a trolley pole. Motorman Tom Delaney and Dr. Thompson injured as they are rushed by car to hospital. Simultaneously in Indianapolis supreme court voids marriage of Henry Brokaw and Susie McAllister after elopement in Jeffersonville. McAllister child of James and Mrs McAllister.
The beauti ful new St Bernard's Catholic Church was dedicated in Wabash on Sunday. About five thousand Catholics from surrounding cities traveled by special trains for the dedicatory services led by Rev H W Clarke of Columbus. Assisting priests included Fathers Gwendling Logansport Crosson Lagro Quinn Lagro Horst Notre Dame Roche Unc ington Quinkin Lafayette Meissaer Peru.
One hundred Cincinnati Liederkranz members and 73 St. Louis Liederkranz guests attended events at the German houses in Indianapolis and social halls. The day centered on music and fellowship, praised as a premier German social occasion in the city.
Correspondent reports Miss Kate Blackledge returning from Indianapolis and Cincinnati after a long visit. Rev John Clouds preached at M E Church. Mrs Huston of New York visited daughter Mrs Howard Gordon and left for home via Cincinnati. Metamora residents toured Cincinnati for the Fall Festival and the State Fair attendance is noted. Char Garrison moves to Wilkinson to establish a new home. Mrs J Banes slowly improves after illness. Anna Danes spent time with Connersville relatives. Andy Muller family moves to Montpelier. Henry Leonard made a business trip to Cincinnati for factory interests.
Mrs Susan Rowbridge of Marion visits sisters Mrs C M Stone and Mrs Araula Ferguson. The first pole raising of the season at Fred Hackleman’s drew a large McKinley crowd and a waving flag promising prosperity. Wheat sowing is underway in Harrison township and Oscar Chance, new principal, wins favor among students and patrons.
Stop a Minute. Consider if the pule you have taken for constipation has helped. Try Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for relief. 10 cents, also 50 cents and 1.00 sizes. Warp Jemison.
Citizens report activity at the State Capitol with Dr Lockhart and Lake Kerr attending the Reunion at Plainfield. E R Rockafellar bought goods and attended the fair, with several others at the event. Weather delays disrupted exhibitions Wednesday and Thursday. Various residents share visits, moves, and neighborhood updates plus school progress and local projects.
Mrs Lizzie Stanley spent last week with Indianapolis relatives. Homer White and wife charm of a son since Sunday. Mrs Edward Humpe of Richmond guest of Miss Minnie Gise Friday. James Lyons cut part of his third finger last week while cutting fodder. Mrs Nellie Sanford of Cottage Grove visited Mrs Anus Sutton Friday. Madam Rumor says a prominent young man will wed a Kentucky belle Mrs Vena Walker entertained relatives from Rising Sun. Several attended the State Fair Thursday. Misses Daisy and Minnie Lyons at a surprise party for Miss No Winters Brownsville Saturday night. Harvest Home Service at Lutheran church largely attended. Miss Lou Nichela spent Sunday in Todianapolis. Sol Smelser of Abington and Miss Eva Staniey visited Miss Eva’s sister Mrs John Shwalter Mt Pleasant. Miss Lura Philebaum guest of cousin Miss Edna Philebaum Sunday. The Misses Fisher entertained friends Saturday. Miss Ethel Sutton guest of Irene Lyons Sunday. Miss Jennia Foutty of Connersville spent Sunday with George Walker and wife. E P Montgomery and family, Dan Flent and daughter Sylvia, and Dan Lewis were passengers to Cincinnati Sunday.
Notices report the Repub Velron and Steel Co plant in Alexandria resuming after six months with 600 workers. General Manager John Smith ordered furnaces lit at Tudinna and Muncie iron mills for Tuesday. Other items note a business carnival in Lafayette with 5 000 lamps and lights, guilty pleas for thefts, a 14 year term for a man who shot a woman, a railroad foreman killed by a train, a boy killed by a horse, and a death from heart paralysis amid advancing forest fires.
Correspondence notes Rev. wives and their husbands easing household goods for a new home in the Indianapolis district. The community expresses regret yet hopes for their gain in the congregation. Various locals spend Sundays with relatives and plan moves or education, with property improvements noted.
The undersigned will sell at public auction at this residence Longwood Indiana on Tuesday October 2 1000 at 1 oclock pm milch cows hogs corn oats farming implements household goods and other articles to be named on day of sale. Terms are usual. Joes Messenger Wm M Noble Auctioneer
Mike Peart and Arthur Neivon visit hends in Ohio. Henry Maurer and wife of East Connersville spend Sunday with Alex Maurer. Steven Kerr sold cattle to Charles Conner. Clifford and Mrs. Huston visit Elaworth Larimore family. Earnest Maurer bought a black horse from William Hanson. Earl Willame and Herman Atherton visit Chester Kerr. Farmers attend State Fall. Klaworth Larimore sheep killed by dogs. Kranao Cold Cure capsule promises 24 hour cold relief at 250 price by McKraund & Ashworth.
Correspondent reports Orange school opened on the 17th with usual interest and good general health. Mrs M M Anderson is sick with symptoms of butual fever per Dr Sipe. Joseph May and wife visited Dublin last Sunday. Many from there attended H D Brook sale. Roy Murphye returned from a visit to Anderson. Fayettaville and New Salem will pres hall here next Saturday.
Charley, youngest son of Charles and Virgie Weaver, died Sept 11 1900 after a brief illness. The community held Sept 11 services with Rev Lacy. kin express deep sorrow yet hope in salvation. Other local notes include fair attendance, visits, illnesses, and social events around Bentonville.
A dated ad describes indigestion issues with symptoms such as backache heart palpitations and shortness of breath urging timely treatment. It promotes Shinkle's Care for dyspepsia priced at 75 cents per bottle at Wann Jemison's store.
James Ludlow visits his wife at Dr Ualls Hospital in Cincinnati. Robert Bentley of New Castle visits his aunt Mrs James Wymoure for two weeks. Henry Jordan contemplates a move to Indianapolis soon. Walter Cole of Rentonville visits El Jordon during several days of work. Edward Jordon teaches Yankeetown school this year. Mrs James Wymore hosts a Sunday dinner for neighbors in honor of her nephew Mr Bentley of New Castle.
A German physician Dr. Krause introduced headache capsules long before antipyrene discovery. The remedy claims to swiftly cure malaria and other distressing cases. Sold by McKennan & Ashworth at 250 price.
The C H D Ry offers round trip tickets at one fare for travel to Oxford on September 28 with return the same day. Tickets available for the Inter State Fair. Subscribe for the Courier.
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