Kindergarten Commencement At Connersville
Friday June 3 1898 report on the kindergarten commencement held Tuesday evening with songs speeches games and marching delightful to children teachers and parents Miss Riley led the training school work with Miss Jessie Brown completing second year and Miss Lydia Banker earning first year diploma Bouquets were given as Rev. Mount addressed the graduates and presented diplomas The piece notes rising interest and upcoming training for next year and Miss Riley’s planned trip to Chautauqua New York for further study in kindergarten education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Jessie Brown
Misa Lydia Banker
Rev. Mount
J.M. McIntosh
Connersville
Chautauqua
N. Y
Second Expedition of Troops Embarks for Manila
On Tuesday a second expedition of troops will embark for Manila as part of ongoing military movements. The reported force includes units assigned to reinforce Philippine operations amid regional tensions and strategic duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Big Naval Fight Prompts Puerto Rico Hold Expectation
Special to the Daily News reports Secretary Long believes a large naval clash occurred last night near Santiago. A high official declares Porto Rico will be held by the government for good when captured.
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Long
Santiago
Porto Rico
Wasiuxaron
Second Manila Expedition Ordered From Washington
Orders were received to send a second expedition to Manila, with departure set for next Tuesday. The announcement came from Washington and was transmitted to San Francisco.
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Washington
Manila
War cost eyed at eight hundred million in a year
Senator Hale of the Military Committee says the government would spend eight hundred million dollars if war lasts a year. The note is part of dispatches from Ixpianarowis dated June 3. Also in the issue Young Women's Club notes announce a 7:30 pm opening, color changes, a spelling session, and special concert rates. Ward Jemison and Sam Williams are at Glenwood today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Ixpianarowis
Ward Jemison
Sam Williams
Glenwood
Donation Surprise For Pastor White At Zod M. E. Church
About twenty members and friends of the Zod M. E. church provided a donation of fruit, sugar, jellies and related gifts to Pastor Rev. K. A. White and his wife Mrs. White. Both offered gracious thanks in response.
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Zod M. EK
K. A. White
Water Rent Due for Year Ending May 1 1899
Notice says water renta for year ending May 1 1899 is due and payable at City Hall Connersville Indiana. All renta must be paid by June 15 1898. Thomas M Littre City Treasurer.
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Connersville
Indiana
Thomas M. Littre
Large Foundry Fire Destroys Connersville Blower Plant
An early morning blaze gutted the Connersville Blower factory foundry, destroying the building and most contents. Workers toiled until midnight on heat day. Night Watchman Kelley alerted the fire at 2:15 AM. Fire not yet limited to the structure. origin unknown but suspected hot casting ignition. Debris clearance to begin, new plant planned within 30 days. moulding to be done elsewhere. Building and contents fully insured.
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Connersville
Kelley
Hames
Peculiar Windup In Franklin County Saw Mill Case
After evidence was in the Franklin county saw mill case the plaintiff sought to file an estoppel plea citing former abdication. The court sustained the motion despite defense objections. Plaintiffs moved to withdraw from the jury and tax costs to the defendant. this was overruled. A bill of exceptions was filed to the paragraph but overruled. Plaintiffs declined to argue before the jury as court and lawyers sought proper disposition.
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Franklin County
Attourney
East Connersville Social Notes Prompt Weekend Travel
East Connersville reports Mrs. Carl Smith visiting relatives for a few days. Miss Mary Wines plans a Brookville trip with Miss Alice Butler, returning after a week. Rev. Edwards spoke to Epworth League on Thursday. Philip Smith of Mt. Auburn Ohio visited Hernan Fox and family. Joseph Swartz and wife from Brookville visit their son Alfred. A dashing bachelor has everyone uneasy. discussion of marriage as a puzzle. Mrs. A Gartlein and Mrs. Fred Brown dined with Miss Kate Witz of Maplewood yesterday.
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Carl Smith
Mary Wines
Brookville
Alice Butler
Rev. Edwards
Epworth League
Philip Smith
Mt. Auburn
Ohio
Hernan Fox
Joseph Swartz
Alfred
Frazee Free Delivery Ad By F J Hassler Jr Manager
Local advertisement for free delivery service managed by F J Hassler Jr in Frazee. Includes contact phone number 86. Focuses on convenience and home delivery options for residents.
Sudden Death of Connersville Pioneer Edwards
Funeral at his late home Sunday at 3 PM for Elmore Edwards a longtime Connersville resident born August 22 1817 first white child born there and a pillar of the Christian church. He died after a final day of farm work and a period of conscious reflection with 8children in the family and his brother Rol Manor of Hartford City Indiana mentioned in the notice.
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Elmore Edwards
Connersville
Samuel Harlan
Will Edwards
Joshua Chitwood
Edwards
Heeb Brothers
Grand Avenue
Rol Manor
Hartford City
Indiana
Manor
Recorder's Report for Year Ending May 31 1898
Statistical summary from the recorder's office showing mortgages on farm lands school funds lots and city property. Includes entries for mechanic's liens chattel mortgages and total figures, reflecting the year ending May 31 1898.
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Recorders Office
Early American farmer dies after long life of devotion
In 1844 he married Margaret Casada who died in 1892. They had four children, Elizabeth died in 1874 aged two, William and Mrs G O Florea live in this city, Lewia J. of Norman Oklahoma will attend the funeral. He lived his life as a farmer and was progressive in his ideas, with strong Republican ties.
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Margaret Casada
Elizabeth
William
G. O. Florea
Lewia J
Norman
Oklahoma
Edwards
Republi
Bicycle bell ordinance enforcement notice
All bicycle owners must fit a regulation bell on every wheel under a city ordinance. The marshal directs prompt compliance and notes the action of enforcement. Endorsed by Danie Kina, marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danie
Kina
Marshal
Local Grocery Offers Bargain Staples and Fresh Eggs
Flour and corn meal sold by the sack and per pound at low prices. Canned fruits and vegetables including peaches and tomatoes offered by the can. Jellies and syrups, teas, and butter plus fresh country butter and eggs advertised as fresh daily. Numerous prices listed for assorted goods.
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Uhl & Snider Daisy
Soap price list from Ives Family advert
A local advertisement lists soap deals including 11 bars for 25 cents from Ives Family, Tom Boy three large bars for five cents, 1776 Soap powder two boxes, and price per bar for Hoe Cake Star Soap Swan Soap.
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Picther & Syrup
Ives
Coffee Price List and Local Agency Notice
Iron Coffee at 9 cents per pound Levering Coffee offered by the pound Nervine at 12 cents per package White Star Coffee agency available for trials. Local merchants urge customers to try the brands and compare quality and value.
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Lron
Enterprise
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New York
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